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
The Sneeze Yard (Chloe Radcliffe, Mike Hanford, Ryan Rosenberg)
explicitStand-up comedian of note Chloe Radcliffe is here to talk about her new YouTube special “Eyes Down Here,” as well as the challenges of clarinet comedy, and having pizza with Bradley Cooper. Then, celebrity chef Adjacent Mantzoukas returns to discuss vegetables and who is the ugliest person in the world. And coyote scarer / wrangler Jax K-9 enforces the social contract with some of our four-legged friends!
1 hour 27 mins
26 October Finished
Bonus Bang: Hot Yogurt (Kevin Nealon, Joe Wengert, Lily Sullivan)
explicitOn this Bonus Bang, comedian extraordinaire Kevin Nealon joins Scott to talk about his YouTube series “Hiking with Kevin,” joke length, and all his movie roles. Then, small business owner Joe Kupso drops by to talk about his one-man dog operation. Plus, Yogi Gussy stops by to talk about her yogurt shop. Originally aired as episode 618 on September 8, 2019.
1 hour 40 mins
22 October Finished
Why Shammy Hates Shimmy (Oscar Nuñez, Paul F. Tompkins, Anna Bezahler)
explicitOscar Nuñez from “The Paper” is here to have a good time with his little blonde buddy. He makes his sexiest face and contemplates sharing his yacht. Then, balloonist Shammy gives three reasons why he hates Shimmy and tells you everything you ever wanted to know about sandbag ballast operation. And artist Claude Shapiro lobbies for all of the respect they are entitled to.
1 hour 26 mins
19 October Finished
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
