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Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

Earwolf and Scott Aukerman

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Join host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests like Jon Hamm, Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, Allison Williams, and more. Plus, the show’s open-door policy brings an assortment of eccentric oddballs and characters who pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. Now entering its 15th year, this podcast has led to multiple spin-off podcasts, a New York Times best-selling book, and a beloved television ser ...
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This week's Bonus Bang is the fourth in our "I Love Lily" series titled "Love, Bridge". Award nominated actor Jack Quaid joins Scott to talk about his animated character from Star Trek: Lower Decks being live action in the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, how a Facebook video he made at 15 appeared in a Scream movie, and the Transformer…
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JOE PERA joins the show via Zoom from backstage at his comedy show to discuss his controversial placement on last week's MOST EVIL COMEDIANS LIST! He and Tom hash it out. What will happen?!? Also, comedian JAMIE LOFTUS visits the Forever Dog studio and chats with Tom about her podcasts, books, Hot Dogs and more! Callers discuss the topic: Songs You…
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Survival expert & wildlife biologist Forrest Galante joins the boys to discuss Nelk Boys backlash, the Ambani family's INSANE animal sanctuary, 100 Humans vs 1 Gorilla, bringing back the Woolley Mammoth & Dodo Bird from extinction, near-death experiences from animals, competing on ‘Naked & Afraid’, the 2 most dangerous animals ON EARTH, visiting th…
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This week Mike “Mitch” Mitchell joins Scott to discuss his time on “The Simpsons”, constantly embarrassing himself, and the new season of “Twisted Metal”. Then, spiritual advisor Yoda stops by to break off a ‘sclusie about the next “Star Wars” movie. Finally, energy reader Deb drops in to talk about how the economy has impacted her business. Get ac…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets two calls from The Party Doctor! (Andrew Earles). (Originally broadcast on The Best Show On WFMU on February 19th and March 19th, 2002). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is c…
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This week's Bonus Bang is the third in our "I Love Lily" series titled “Oi Noi, BB Bridgers”. Bicky from the Gym joins Scott once again to talk about her new career as a famous Australian actress/model. Then, Hip-Hop superstar MC Sugar Butt returns to sell some of his Herbalife products. Plus, Pastor Pasta is back to push more pasta. (Originally re…
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LANDLADY come and rock the Best Show/Forever Dog theater! Tom hangs around and does a collage/Landlady collaboration! JAMES FRITZ stops by the studio for a bit (he also hangs out on the Rest Show for you Patreon subscribers). Z-Man calls to talk to Tom about his new podcast (whose concept/topic sounds extremely familiar to many of you Best Show lis…
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Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discount 6’7” 275 pound WWE superstar Drew McIntyre joins the boys to discuss tag-teaming w/ Logan Paul to annihilate Randy Orton & Jelly Roll at SummerSlam, on-going feud with CM Punk & The Bloodline, Rhea…
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This week, Andy Samberg, Neil Campbell, and Mitra Jouhari join Scott to discuss their favorite Tex-Mex cuisine, the new season of “Digman!”, and why it took so long to get a second season. Then, positivity ambassador Sonny Price drops in to discuss why spreading positivity is so important. Later, dating coach Elizabeth Bitch joins to share her uniq…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from RICK DEBETTO about his family's restaurant! (Originally aired on WFMU on November 9th, 2010) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live sh…
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This week's Bonus Bang is the second installment in our "I Love Lily" series and was originally titled "Better Call Bed Bath & Beyond" and features Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese! Professional actor Bob Odenkirk joins Scott once again to talk about how Better Call Saul will end, his exercise regimen for the action movie Nobody, and his upcomi…
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Tom makes the announcement of BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS coming this summer! JO FIRESTONE checks in with Tom to talk her new book Murder On Sex Island, St. Louis, her comedy career and more! Callers talk about the best summertime songs! Plus, Tom gets a call from MORRIS EEGH IN NEWBRIDGE BEACH! BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a…
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Heisman Trophy Winner & global icon Johnny Manziel AKA “Johnny Football” joins the boys to discuss his one regret in his football career, losing $10,000,000+ in college, skipping an NFL game to gamble in a disguise, celebrating his Heisman trophy smoking a joint with Drake, why playing football in Cleveland was a “prison sentence”, iconic ‘Draft Da…
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This week, Josh Gondelman joins Scoop to discuss his Wikipedia page, his many Emmy awards, and his new stand-up comedy special “Positive Reinforcement” (streaming now on YouTube!). Then Pokémon trainers Ember Chuckit and Dash Grabum return with updates on what they’ve been up to. Finally, longevity expert Mark Fripp drops in to share some interesti…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his shrink, DR. FRED MYERS! (Originally aired on WFMU on July 29th, 2008) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.p…
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This week we're kicking off our "I Love Lily" series featuring the one and only Lily Sullivan in her first Comedy Bang! Bang! appearance. Originally titled "Miss-pered", this episode features returning champion, Flula Borg who joins Scott to chat about participating in a sexy contest, his new podcast Boom Time, and shares tips to get into a better …
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This week on the show, WILL MENAKER from Chapo Trap House comes through to talk to Tom about his new comic book, podcasts, and politics! Comedian ALISON STEVENSON comes through to meet Tom and talk about her new special, tattoos, and Dave Navarro! Callers discuss TALKING TO YOURSELF! Tom pays tribute to deceased music maker and friend of the show T…
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Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discount Diamond country artist Kane Brown joins the boys to discuss Morgan Wallen backlash, kicking Logan & Jelly Roll’s a**es in basketball, racism as a black country artist, selling out 65,000 person sta…
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This week, Jason Mantzoukas joins Scott to discuss breaking off another trombone with his 77th appearance on the pod and what it was like crossing the pond to shoot his season of “Taskmaster” (now streaming on YouTube!). Then Entrepreneurs Austin and Tony stop by to discuss their very real business, and a Waymo named Kayla discusses all the passeng…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic episode, Tom introduces “The Patriot Zone”, extreme conservative talk hosted by Colonel Thomas Sharp, replete with spaghetti Western-esque theme music. A caller (Sam Seder) confuses The Patriot Zone for The New England Patriots Zone and wants to talk about football trades. Steve Bouchon of the Oxygen Network (Sam Se…
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On this week's Bonus Bang, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Scott reunite to chat about all the songs Lloyd Webber wishes he had written, what it’s like to live with him, and his favorite playwright of all time. As they continue their conversation, a faint voice is heard in the room. It is none other than the stabby lil’ orphan boy, Fourvel who insists…
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PAUL SCHEER & ROB HUEBEL stop by the Forever Dog studio to talk with Tom about their podcast DARK WEB, television, tell each other stories and more! OPEN MIKE EAGLE returns to The Best Show to talk to Tom about his new album Neighborhood Gods Unlimited, music at large, and much else! Tom takes calls about 4th of July, Mike continues his Joey Swole …
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Kai Cenat’s son Ray joins the boys to discuss joining forces with Logan in WWE, Taiwan women having flat 🍑’s & being NPC’s, stream-sniping Kai Cenat in Japan, becoming the next RiceGum, calls out N3on to a boxing match, taste-tests Prime, speaks Mandarin & does Karate LIVE, answers if Kai Cenat is RICHER than iShowSpeed & Adin Ross, story behind se…
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This week, Scott is joined by bucket list guest Kerri Kenney-Silver. Kerri discusses the documentary “Long Live The State” and the day the comedy almost died before making a worldwide plea for people to watch “Four Seasons” out now on Netflix. Then, TV, film, and theatre director Michael Lindsay-Hogg pops in to discuss helping Scott go viral. Final…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from country singer Kenny Dupree about his song "Freedom Bombs"! (Originally aired on WFMU on March 25th, 2003) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODE…
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On this weeks Bonus Bang, the man, the myth, the music maker Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Comedy Bing Bong only to encounter a 90-year-old gentleman complete with a full white beard by the name of Fourvel. Could this old chap be the same stabby lil’ orphan boy from the past? Tune in to find out! (Originally released as episode #286 on 5/12/14…
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Comedians/writers/Youtubers BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI come through to the Best Show to chat with Tom about their videos, comedy, the Paul brothers and more! Phones ring on the Topic HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Plus, Tom gets a call from NOEL GALLAGER IN RAGEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https:/…
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Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discount UFC GOAT Georges St-Pierre joins the boys to discuss why Jon Jones Vs Tom Aspinall WON’T happen, confronts Logan Paul about UFO video 🛸, Jake Paul Vs Tommy Fury rematch, addresses backlash for k*ll…
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This week, Alan Tudyk enters the two-timers club and joins Scott to discuss the new season of his show “Resident Alien”, his return to “Andor”, “Superman”, and why he only plays aliens and robots. Then, a child known as Landon gets dropped off at Scott’s house to ask for some candy. Finally, talent wrangler Donna Walkie drops in to discuss her fami…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! Highlights from the long running feud between Tom Scharpling and the E-CIGS FOR LEGS GUY! Including a SHOCKING UPDATE FROM THIS PAST WEEK'S EPISODE! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…
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On this week's Bonus Bang, it's Time Bobby 2! IT’S BEEN quite a while since Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has been on Comedy Bean Bag and this time he’s here for a special comprehensive interview of his entire career! Shortly after expressing his love for Vampire Weekend, Scott & Lord ALW are caught off guard by the return of the stabby lil’ orphan boy, …
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Phones ring on the topic "2025: The Movie". Who will play the biggest names of the year in the future film? Will it inexplicably be people who are too old, and/or already deceased actors? Will it be even more curveballs? Tune in to find out. The plot thickens on an enduring Best Show villain mystery! Who is it? Plus, Tom gets a call from MICK JONES…
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Top FaZe Clan streamers Ronaldo & Lacy join the boys to discuss Bradley Martyn’s infamous slap, Lacy rizzing up McKinley & Ximena but fumbling Darla, beef with Adin Ross, Marlon moving into the FaZe house, Ron claps back at Tfue, Kai Cenat Streamer University backlash, FaZe boys ignoring N3on, Lacy’s glow up (losing 100lbs from ozempic?), trolling …
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This week, stand-up Atsuko Okatsuka joins Scott to discuss becoming the new permanent co-host of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the dangers of getting hit on the head with a coconut, and her latest stand-up special “Father”. Then, ex-writer and editor for “Rolling Stone” magazine, David Fricke, joins to discuss his five favorite songs. Finally, former spokesp…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! These classic clips are a SUPERCUT of Tom's memoirs of his time as a Beach Boy! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST…
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This week we're asking, "when are we?!" as we kick off our Time Bobby series and the first appearance of our favorite stab-happy orphan, Fourvel! It’s a tale as old as time: A precocious orphan with a heart of gold and a love for musical theater meets a living legend of Broadway. Such is the story of Fourvel and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, an unlikel…
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JAKE FOGELNEST returns to the Best Show to hang with Tom! Many, many callers, regular and new, young and old chime in for the topic: Who are the best and the worst people who share your name? Plus, Tom gets a call from FRANK E. VALLEY IN WHISPERBRIDGE! Detained Immigrant Bond Fund GroundGameLA - Financially support undocumented people who are afrai…
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Controversial vaper & recurring guest Tana Mongeau joins the boys to discuss fighting Corinna Kopf, ending her podcast w/ Brooke Schofield, replacing Jeff Wittek as 3rd co-host, f**king a toothbrush & sucking 🍆 behind a dumpster, Logan’s INSANE lionsault, downfall of LA, Elon Vs Trump, Mike & Tana’s new book, George Janko reunion episode, MrBeast h…
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This week, movie star Karen Gillan joins Scott to discuss her infamous Ruby Roundhouse character from “Jumanji”, if she would audition for "Traitors", and her new movie “The Life of Chuck”. Then, suspect Kitty St. Beauregard drops in to discuss her murders. Finally, the self-proclaimed "King of the Flea Market" Harley Booth Kid joins to discuss the…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, STEVEN JENNINS calls in to talk to Tom about his Bruce Springsteen book! (Originally Aired on WFMU on December 10th, 2012) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & V…
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Originally titled "This Is Your Boy Troy", this is the last installment of our Teenage Dirtbag series featuring "Your Boy Troy", played by Jessica McKenna. Scott and Scott are reunited as Adam Scott of U Talkin’ U2 To Me? fame returns to this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Adam Scott Aukerman chat about Adam’s graduation from mime school, Chris Kelly’s …
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DEERHOOF come through for a rousing performance in the Best Show/Forever Dog Theater! Tom takes calls about WINNERS & LOSERS, as well as ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! PAT FINNERTY (aka Pat In Philly) checks in! Plus, a call from IAN MACKAY IN CRIMEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheB…
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Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discount Puerto Rican rap sensation Myke Towers joins the boys to discuss Bad Bunny vs Logan Paul, honest thoughts on Paul brothers living in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, which country has the best latinas, his hilariou…
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This week, beloved TV star Amita Rao joins Scott to discuss her topline role on "Adults", where she lands on the call sheet, and why Nick Kroll hung around the set so much. Then, eccentric multi-millionaire and “fun guy” H.M. Rosemont joins to test Scott and Amita’s puzzle knowledge. Next, Death stops by to announce he will be taking a life by the …
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the legendary extreme sports champion RAD MCKINNEY! (Originally aired on February 2nd, 2016) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPIS…
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Originally titled "Who CBBeefed?", this is the fourth installment of our "Teenage Dirtbag" series featuring Jennifer Spot. Jason “Heynong Man” Mantzoukas is back to join Scott to talk about his new film The House, improvising alongside Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell, and horse rights. Then, senior class president nominee Jennifer Spot stops by to tel…
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Best Show is back! JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON comes to the studio to talk with Tom about his career, SNL, Bob Dylan and more! AJ WEBERMAN, noted Dylanologist and Garbologist, calls in to talk with Tom and James! Comedians and actors ERIC RAHILL, WHITMER THOMAS, and CARMEN CHRISTOPHER stop in to talk to Tom about their roles in the new A24 film FRIENDSHIP…
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OG Fortnite streamer Tfue joins the boys to discuss why Ninja BANNED him from Twitch, fallout with Faze Clan (#ReleaseTheContract), uncanny resemblance to Logan Paul, Peterbot Vs Stable Ronaldo, dropping out of middle school to play video games, how he got his name, ex-girlfriends & current girlfriend, why he left LA, doomsday prepping, life after …
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This week, Nick Kroll aka “Mr. 48 Timer” joins Scott to talk about the last season of Big Mouth, his new projects "Adults" and "I Don't Understand You", and why he had to reschedule on Scott three times. Then, Grief Counselor, Bait Turfoil helps Nick grieve the end of Big Mouth and explains why dogs don’t have bank accounts. Finally, a Goose named …
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