First timer Jon Glaser and past guest Pope Benedict XVI join us to talk finales on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Jon gives a taste of what we can expect on the Delocated series finale and where his role on Parks and Recreation might possibly lead. Pope Benedict XVI tells us some of the reasons why he is retiring, what he will do now as the Grand Wizard, and shares some of his best impressions. Then they ponder their favorite ways to blow kisses during a super stuffed game of Would You Rather!
Are you ready chartists? The long talked about Bizarro episode of Who Charted? is here and who better to join Howard & Kulap as they switch roles than seasoned Who Charted vet Harris Wittels! Harris shows us how he’s up on the Hollywood gossip and tells us about appreciating One Direction as he helps countdown the Billboard Top Soundtracks Music Chart. He then shares a terrifying tale of us his childhood home during the Top 5 Greatest Horror Movie Franchises Chart. Plus, Harris gives some tips to step up your nacho game with a round of Chart Darts!
Harris Wittels and Scott Aukerman are back to catch up on Harris’ recent Phish experience and to pass the figurative torch. Paul F. Tompkins and Howard Kremer are comedians who love the 1975 classic film Jaws. Paul & Howard have decided to introduce Jaws to Shelby Fero, who has not seen the film but has absorbed aspects of the film through pop culture. We’ll learn how much Shelby knows about Jaws, which classic films she has seen, and why her fear of jellyfish is higher than her fear of sharks. Will Shelby love Jaws as much as Paul and Howard? You’ll have to listen to find out!
We get a preview of the Adam Scott workshop on today’s Who Charted! He tells us about passing out at a Neil Young concert, lets us know how he feels about Chris Brown, and gives off a single guy vibe during the Billboard Hot 100 Music Chart. Adam finds out how big of a Step Brothers fanatic Howard is and shares his pick for favorite movie of 2012 during the Movie Chart. Plus, Adam talks about growing up in Santa Cruz and tells us how much he charges for a workshop with a game of Chart Darts!
Comedy Bang! Bang!: GoodFelines
Fan favorite and “House of Pies” star Ben Schwartz tells us about his plans for the new year on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Ben & Scott recall performing together in Ben’s improv show “Snowpants,” recreate Ben’s favorite Bane sketch, and talk about wet dreams. Newcomer to the show Shelly Driftwood drops by to share some incredible stories from his life that involve his buddy relationship with Brett Butler, Easter Island, and a rolling affair. Plus, Shelly Driftwood tells us about his script “GoodFelines” during a game of Would You Rather?
The Fogelnest Files: Twitter IRL
Twitter comes to life at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles for a LIVE edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Jake Fogelnest welcomes Twitter writers Megan Amram (Parks and Recreation), Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street), and Danny Zuker (Modern Family) to talk about Megan’s Twitter interactions with Rosie O’Donnell, how the idea for Billy’s show “Billy on the Street” came about, and Danny’s crazy times writing for “The Arsenio Hall Show.” They also take a look at the time Punky Brewster’s friend Cherie got stuck in a refrigerator, the opening titles of the ABC sitcom “Angie,” and Mr. Spoons. Make sure to leave reviews for The Who’s “Quadrophenia” in “The Fogelnest Files” section on iTunes. Special thanks to Sam Varela for the wonderful photos of the evening!
improv4humans: Live from RIOT LA
Recorded LIVE from the Smell during the RIOT LA Comedy Festival is an improv4humans that will make you believe in magic! Horatio Sanz, Jon Daly, Ben Schwartz, and Ian Roberts cover everything from Hitler mustaches, dueling Bill Cosbys, and the Borat epidemic. Thanks to RIOT LA for providing the wonderful photos of the evening!
Comedy Bang! Bang!: Pop and Politics
Parks and Recreation’s Aziz Ansari returns for today’s special election episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Aziz talks about the inspiration behind his tour Buried Alive, the cast on Parks & Rec, and being scared of Gout. Bob Odenkirk, Mike Hanford, and Neil Campbell stop by to reunite with Scott as the political parodists The Washington Monugents to tickle some ribs and kick out some topical jams. Also joining us is political commentator Pat Buchanan who tells us his feelings on this election and plays a game of Would You Rather?
Comedy Bang! Bang!: Out of Bleeps
The funniest person in the universe, Amy Poehler, reveals which foreign show that Parks and Recreation is based on this week on Comedy Bang Bang! Fan favorite Jason Mantzoukas uses his co-hosting duties to help countdown the Twelve Days of the Emmys, obsess about thirtysomething, and talk politics. Talk radio host Tom Leykis drops by as well to share the ins and outs of Leykis 101. We play a new game called Speed Round and show off our skills during the Freestyle Rap Battle. Plus, a irresistibly delicious game of Would You Rather?
Not one, but two Perettis join Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie on this week’s Who Charted! Chelsea Peretti drops in with Howard & Kulap for an inspection of her mom’s fanny pack, delve into the duality of Drake with the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, explain the visual masterpiece that is Magic Mike, and show her support of Ray J. Plus, we find out that Chelsea has a lot in common with Joan Rivers with the help of Hermes the Chart Goose!
