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
Gentleman Ipulation (Punkie Johnson, Will Hines, Isabella Escalante)
explicitComedian Punkie Johnson joins the one timers club as she talks about her new special, “Long Tiddie Short Story,” as well as discussing SNL, divorce, and her idea for a world reset. Then, code breaker Striker John teaches us how to win through manipulation and extolls the hidden benefits of reduced sex drive. And car enthusiast Mackin Berrycloth has a plan to break into an exciting, new, Crisco-free career.
1 hour 21 mins
2 November Finished
Bonus Bang: Chalke Talk, Structure-A-Stuffy & Tunt (Sarah Chalke, Paul F. Tompkins, Katie Rich)
explicitOn this Bonus Bang, Actress Sarah Chalke joins Scott for some Chalke Talk all about dance songs, trying to lose her Canadian accent, and her new Netflix show “Firefly Lane.” Then, entrepreneur Bill Icanbury drops by to talk about his business Structure-A-Stuffy. Plus, Deb Tunt stops by to talk about her rescue dog charity. Originally released as episode 692 on February 8, 2021.
1 hour 39 mins
29 October Finished
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
