687. Ben Schwartz, Horatio Sanz
4 January 2021 - 1 hour 13 minsBen Schwartz and Horatio Sanz join Scott for the annual tradition of starting off the New Year on Comedy Bang! Bang! They talk about weird childhood food, big plans for 2021, and exclusive spoilers for The Mandalorian & Sonic the Hedgehog. Then, toy makers Skip Weller and Chaniel Leftrowbottom stop by to talk about their toy making process. Later, Shelly Driftwood returns to talk about why he’s babysitting his neighbor Bobby Knuts from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, the debut of a brand new Closing Up the Plugs Bag Theme Song!
Series Episodes
Crust Is Gutters, Undercarriage Is Grundle (Ben Schwartz, Ryan Gaul, Gil Ozeri)
explicitWe’re back for 2026, because at Comedy Bang! Bang! — we won’t quit. Comedian Ben Schwartz returns for his annual tradition of being on the first CBB episode of the year. He joins the 40 timer’s club, discusses not receiving Scott’s texts and sings the theme for the 2026 plug bag remixes. Then, first-time guest Chave Portnoy shares his entrepreneurial ideas in a grouchy yet laid back way. And Dr. Sweetchat the Small Talk Robot is back with many new modes!
1 hour 29 mins
5 January Finished
Best of 2025 Pt. 4
explicitMerry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 3 through 1 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites!
2 hours 41 mins
1 January Finished
Best of 2025 Pt. 3
explicitMerry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 6 through 4 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Thursday for part 4!
2 hours 14 mins
29 December 2025 Finished
Best of 2025 Pt. 2
explicitMerry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 10 through 7 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Monday for part 3!
2 hours 16 mins
25 December 2025 Finished
Best of 2025 Pt. 1
explicitMerry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 14 through 11 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Thursday for part 2!
2 hours 41 mins
22 December 2025 Finished
Bonus Bang: 2020 Holiday Spectacular (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Shaun Diston, Dan Lippert)
explicitJoin us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason Mantzoukas, Santa Claus, pretzel maker August Lindt, intern Gino Lombardo, Ho Ho the naughty Elf, the kid who saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, The Chief, and so many more! Happy Holidays from CBB! Originally aired 12/13/2020.
2 hours 37 mins
18 December 2025 Finished
