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
Bonus Bang: Hashtag Song Goals with Seth Green (Seth Green, Carl Tart, Jon Daly, Gil Ozeri)
explicitOn this Bonus Bang, actor/director Seth Green joins Scott to talk about his directorial debut “Changeland,” the trip to Thailand that inspired him to write the movie, and his old “Cha-ching” commercials. Then, entrepreneur Trombone Shitty stops by to workshop commercials for his car dealership. Plus, musicians Stephen and Jonathan of the band Hashtag.Song_Goals share songs they’ve updated with new lyrics. Originally aired on June 2, 2019 as episode 604.
1 hour 33 mins
15 October Finished
The Maids Are Frankensteins (Domhnall Gleeson, Griffin Newman, Kylie Brakeman)
explicitActor Domhnall Gleeson talks about season two of “The Paper,” the movie “The Incomer,” as well as how he wound up dancing in a Taylor Swift music video. Then, labor organizer Chuckslatly Slatty wants to bring people together by enforcing boundaries. And hotelier Johnny Spiderwebs has the perfect spooky season deal for you!
1 hour 22 mins
12 October Finished
Bonus Bang: Hey, Keep Readin’ (Weird Al Yankovic, Ryan Gaul, Edi Patterson)
explicitOn this Bonus Bang, former CBB band leader “Weird Al” Yankovic joins Scott to reflect on hitting the road for his Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, getting relaxed on stage, and putting in the hard work for all 77 shows. Then, physician Dr. Peter Fash returns to check up on Scott’s diet, and entrepreneur Bean Dip stops by to market some of her wares. Originally released on June 24, 2018 as episode 552.
1 hour 31 mins
8 October Finished
A Bit Of The Bigfoot Experience (Arturo Castro, Zeke Nicholson, Mike Castle)
explicitActor Arturo Castro talks about “Matchbox: The Movie,” being a non-union taste bud, and his penchant for interpretive dance. Then, European podcast host Klaus Schmidt connects the dots between science and comedy, while blurring the lines between where and when. Finally, radio host and conspiracy theorist Thandie Newman tells of his time spent among mythical creatures.
1 hour 21 mins
5 October Finished
Bonus Bang: Pound Foolish (Andy Samberg, Paul F. Tompkins, Drew Tarver)
explicitOn this Bonus Bang, Andy Samberg of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Saturday Night Live” fame is back to talk to Scott about the new season of “Brooklyn,” their dream “SNL” cast, and which musician would they switch professions with for a whole year. Then, Mayor Junius Bobbledoonary stops by to inform us about being a part of the ancient race of little people that live inside the walls. Plus, former pro-skater Derek Contrera arrives to talk about why he left the world of extreme sports to become the next great American entrepreneur. Originally released on September 25, 2017 as episode 510.
1 hour 32 mins
1 October Finished
Spank Of America (Lisa Gilroy, Zac Oyama, Angela Giarratana)
explicitGuest Lisa Gilroy joins the one-timers club (really?) as she discusses her roles on Apple TV’s “Brothers” and NBC’s “The Paper,” along with dishing some Hollywood inside scoopa-loopa-ding-dong. Then, Scott’s neighbor, Criminy From Coople Street, encourages everyone to cross the river to find community and give him money. Jersey Mike returns with new ideas for his restaurant chain. Finally, Cockroach Rick is back with exciting relationship news!
1 hour 16 mins
28 September Finished
