It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.
1. A Good 'Ol Mountain Christmas (with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker)
It's here it's here! Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker give us the greatest gift of all, by joining us once again to create a good ol' holiday musical! After that they stick around for our annual decent into madness, as we reinvent the 12 Days of Christmas. WE'RE GOING ON TOUR! Dates/tickets at linktr.ee/offbook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/19/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Announcement Time (An Update on the Future of Off Book)
Off Book as a weekly released podcast is coming to a joyous conclusion at 300 episodes. Tune in as we book some all time faves for a fantastic finale!-But we could never just fully say goodbye! We'll be hosting all episodes for free forever!-We'll continue to perform LIVE and all those eps will be published-We're working on tour dates now! We'll be trying to reach some new cities as well as revisit others -Watch the space for future FamBand Livestream shows-Please take this opportunity to cancel your Memberful if you'd no longer like to sponsor us. We totally get it! The original description of the Memberful will no longer exist but if you'd like to support us by helping to cover hosting fees we appreciate it, if not, no worries! -Launching this summer on the same feed we'll be publishing episodes of a BRAND NEW venture. Zach and Jess write a new musical and you listen in and help them shape it, with the goal of an Original Cast Recording at the end of the year. Finally, thank you thank you to the BEST fans in the world. You've created an amazing, kind, supportive and hilarious community. You've helped us shape what Off Book is and we don't have the words for what you mean to us. We hope you'll stick with us as we transition into the next phase but we'll be forever grateful for what you've given us over the past (almost) 6 years. We love you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/31/2023 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
292. Into the Thick of It (with the FamBand)
We're back! We're Inside! We're into the thick of it! We're just some hot pirates, summoning the devil, smashing pills, and breaking it off before things get too weird in season 7. We're pretty sure this will all make sense once you listen. But most of all, we're thankful to YOU, dear listener, for sharing this rainy cozy crazy time with us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/23/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 14 seconds
291. Every Place I Cry LIVE @ Permanent Records
The following was recorded live at Permanent Records in Los Angeles on March 9th 2023. Every Place I Cry is an improvised Emo Concert where Zach and Jess (and the FamBand) are joined by Ross Bryant, and Nick Mandernach to form everyone's favorite four lead singer Emo band. Video of this show will be available soon to members of OffBookClubhouse.com. Big thanks to the Wolves of Glendale for letting us open for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/14/2023 • 42 minutes, 25 seconds
290. The Podcast about a Ride about a TV Show about YOU (with Tony Rodriguez)
Get your early admission tickets because you're gonna want to experience all the incredible attractions this episode has to offer, ESPECIALLY the incredible, hilarious, joy machine that is Tony Rodriguez! Join us on a trip to one of the most conceptually confusing theme parks in existence, and don't forget to be on the lookout for crossover characters from other podcasts, and also God, who's friend is a little chicken. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/7/2023 • 58 minutes, 54 seconds
289. Opening Credits Cast Lip Sync (with the FamBand)
This episode COULD have been called "Goo4Brains2: Two-ee Gooey Zany Brainys" but we DIDN'T call it that. Stop calling it that, it's not the episode name. Listen as we slowly burn away pathways in our brain that we'll never get back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/28/2023 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
288. A Dream Deferred: Sorry Not Sorry - Part Two Disk Deux (with Vic Michaelis)
Yes, the title makes perfect sense and no, we won't explain it here. Our guest this week is the hilarious and wonderful Vic Michaelis, who joins us for story of extremely linear travel, star studded advertisements, whirlwind romances, politics, and eyelash wishes. Enjoy it when you're on tarmac waiting for a child to get soup, or really anywhere! We won't tell you how to live!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/21/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 4 seconds
287. Small Horse, Superbowl, Sandstorm (w/ the Famband)
When Dana's away the band will play... without drums. But the rest of the gang is here to talk about ponies, memory, Superbowl commercials, the difference between wolves and roosters, and how someday the earth will be covered in sand. We're still between studios so no video yet, so just picture this one in the theater of YOUR MIND!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/14/2023 • 55 minutes, 4 seconds
286. Game Night! (with Laser the Boy)
It's game night on Off Book, and the incredible Laser the Boy returns for a tale of board games, mind games, and a certain Frenchman. This episode is in no way affiliated with the Jason Bateman Rachel McAdams film "Game Night," but that movie is very good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/7/2023 • 59 minutes, 5 seconds
285. Magic Horse! (With the FamBand and Zach Marsh)
It's a FamBand with incredible guest pianist Zach Marsh! Learn the secrets of the magic horse, fern gully, and how to write a song that doesn't repeat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/31/2023 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
284. LIVE at SF Sketchfest 2023 Spider-Man Enter the Witchaverse
This episode of Off Book was recorded live at San Fransisco Sketchfest in January of 2023 at the Great Star Theater. It's not the first time Spider-Man has appeared in our show, and every time we don't get sued it increases the likelihood that it won't be the last. Thank you everyone who came out to see our faces with your faces. Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/24/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 52 seconds
283. All Black Everything (with Ross Bryant)
The king himself (Ross Bryant) is back for a tale of teens who wear all black for for different reasons! Also the color guard. Also one kid who's maybe too into banjo? It will make sense when you hear it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/17/2023 • 54 minutes, 8 seconds
282. Play it Forward! (with Zach and Jess)
Happy New Year! We're back with a tale of folding, fountains, shredding, and betting. Also, we solve the mystery of "How many notes there are". We could give more of a synopsis but it's better if you just listen to the episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/10/2023 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
281. LIVE at the Bourbon Room Los Angeles
This performance of Off Book The Improvised Musical Podcast was recorded live at the Bourbon Room in Los Angeles on October 2nd 2022. Keys – Zach Marsh, Guitar – Brett Morri, Drums – Dana Wickens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/27/2022 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 6 seconds
280. Teen Christmas! (with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker)
It's the most wonderful time of the year, because we're joined once again by the incredible Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker for our annual Christmas spectacular* (*Spectacular nonsense)! This year is a tale of teens, tricks, twists, and of course, good will to men (one very famous man in particular.) Come for the hilarious musical, stay for us loosing our minds over the 12 days of Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone, see you in the new year! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/20/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 33 seconds
279. A Very Wolves of Glendale Hanukkah! (with Wolves of Glendale)
The Wolves of Glendale are back to help us kick off the holidays in the most normal way possible that will definitely not get us sued by N*tflix. Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz and Tom McGovern join us on a classic Hanukkah journey filled with elephants, low stakes action sequences, and of course...shrimp. It's 2:30 somewhere friends, so buckle up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/13/2022 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds
278. And Then There Were Four (with 2/3 of the FamBand)
We don't have Scott this week, but we DO have the rest of us and Zach's living room, and songs about Gods and trains and a story about how Brett met his least favorite guitarist. Chug a chooooooo!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/15/2022 • 48 minutes, 1 second
277. Wine from the Hospital Floor (with Addie Weyrich)
I'm gonna get straight to the point, this one is a sexy hospital drama that also has magic, and some of the best character names in the history of fiction. It ALSO has one of the best guests in the history of podcasts, the hilarious Addie Weyrich. Grab your scrubs make sure you know where your brain is. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/8/2022 • 48 minutes, 58 seconds
276. Suzuki Q Cord Enters the Chat (with the FamBand)
Brett has a new toy (instrument?) that HEAVILY implies he's trying to kick everyone else out of the band. And you know what? He just might succeed... Happy November 1st everyone! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/1/2022 • 58 minutes, 53 seconds
275. This Book Only Happens When You Read It (with Rashawn Scott)
It's spooky season! But also, it's legend season because the LEGENDARY Rashawn Scott joins us for a tale of three kids stuck in a bizarro version of their school. BUT WHY!? AND HOW!? We don't wanna spoil this one so you'll just have to be brave enough to dive in for yourself....IF YOU DARE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/25/2022 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
274. Cornman (with the FamBand)
Would it surprise you to learn the this episode has multiple songs about animals, and another about someone called Cornman? If it does, welcome to this show for the very first time! This is a a FamBand episode which means we hang out with our incredible band and sing about whatever we want, which apparently is always animals and fake superheros. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/18/2022 • 57 minutes, 23 seconds
273. Highland Games and Names (with Edgar Blackmon)
There are many kinds of giants; forrest giants, lava giants, little giants. Our guest Edgar Blackmon happens to be a talent giant. Join our heroes on an adventure filled with nature preservation, throwing stuff, and of course, a big big bird. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/11/2022 • 55 minutes, 18 seconds
272. Come On, Come On, Be Friends with My Mom (with The FamBand)
If your podcasts aren't championing your parents social lives, providing chill beats to study to, dissecting the origins of Barbie and Ken, and revealing hard truths about our founding fathers, then you need to demand more of your podcasts. It's just the famband on this one, so buckle up 'cause we are not turning this car around no matter what. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/4/2022 • 45 minutes, 58 seconds
271. Kisses To My Critics (with Tim Murray)
We don't GET mice, but maybe by the end of this episode we will. The Incredible Tim Murray is back to grace us (and you) with his beautiful voice, and his encyclopedic knowledge of witches. This one has got mice, birds, white weasels, scientists, and once thousand references to a certain musical about France. AhhAAAhAAAAhAHHHHHHH!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/27/2022 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds
270. PMS: Perpetual Mischief Season (With Gilli Nissim)
Oooooh friends have we got one for you. This week the hilarious Gilli Nissim joins us in a brand new musical full of complex pranks, terrible corporate mascots, and a surefire strategy for befriending the coolest person in the office. Kick off your skates and enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/20/2022 • 59 minutes, 48 seconds
269. Enter the Tortoise (with the Famband)
Look, a lot happens in this episode but all you really need to know is that there's a tortoise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/13/2022 • 56 minutes, 32 seconds
268. Staples: We Got That! (With Beth Appel)
WE DID IT* AGAIN (*Had a great time making up a musical with an incredible guest!) This week the hilarious Beth Appel returns to the pod for a tale of co-workers attempting to maintain a friendship post work, proper axe body spray technique, and the promiscuous lifestyle of the rich couple that lives up in the mountains. This one's probably not for kids, but also don't let us tell you how to live your life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/6/2022 • 58 minutes, 32 seconds
267. Shrimp Priest (Famband with Wolves of Glendale)
Awoo2you! Wolves of Glendale (Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz, and Tom McGovern) are back for a very special FamBand episode! Learn secret menu items at the P. F. Changs, must have wedding tips, must avoid cat purchases, and so much more. Stop reading this and listen already! #TheMaskStaysOnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/30/2022 • 55 minutes, 44 seconds
266. LIVE at Pickathon!
This episode was recorded live at Pickathon music festival outside of Portland Oregon! Zach, Jess, Scott, and incredible guest drummer Eric Kalver answer the age old question, "What is appropriate festival wear for a festival?" and also "What is a clown festival?" Put on your rompers, grab a funnel cake, and definitely don't give anything to that guy in the parking lot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/23/2022 • 41 minutes, 26 seconds
265. Frozen in Time Lake (With Wolves of Glendale)
Tell the pigs to finish building their houses, because our guests this week are the incredible comedy band Wolves of Glendale! Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz (also guesting on sticks), and Tom McGovern join us for a classic tale of five best friends spending their summer in a temporary temporal anomaly and eating tootsie rolls. How many of them are scientists? Will they remember their names? Who hasn't seen Hook?! Tune in to find out!Thank you to guest engineer Aaron Brungardt and All Things Comedy for letting us borrow your studio. Video of this episode available at offbookclubouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/16/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 33 seconds
264. More Sports (With Niccole Thurman)
It's the matchup (show) up you've all been waiting for! This week Zach and Jess are joined by the incredible and hilarious Niccole Thurman as they dive deep into the most accurate depiction of basketball podcasting has ever seen. Buckle up and watch out for elbows!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/9/2022 • 52 minutes, 19 seconds
263. Fear the Ocean (With Mary Lou)
The ocean is a dangerous force to be feared, and the only person brave enough to improvise a musical about it with us is this week's guest! We are joined by the hilarious and talented Mary Lou for Fear the Ocean, a seafaring voyage filled with nautical lore, salad dressing, unexpected boys, and turtles all the way up. Join us as we search for the heart of the ocean, and drink for the first time! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/2/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 23 seconds
262. A Muse Bouche (With Zach and Jess)
A fancy french restaurant, a McDonalds, personified inspiration, tiny bow-ties, this one has it all (by all we mean specifically those things.) Join us from a DIFFERENT Brett and Danas living room as we add the golden arches to the list of businesses with grounds to sue us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/26/2022 • 58 minutes, 42 seconds
261. The Mayor of Owl City (With the FamBand)
If you've ever listened to this podcast before it will come as no surprise to you that we end up talking about owls for like... half of it. But isn't that what summer is all about? It is now. Join us in Brett and Dana's Airbnb living room won't you?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/19/2022 • 59 minutes, 39 seconds
260. Freaks Off a Leash (With Zach and Jess)
The summer of living room shows continues with an episode that unsurprisingly is basically entirely animals. Join a poodle, pug, husky, cat, humming bird, cricket, koi, etc. as they discover that we're all freaks (especially in Pittsburgh.) #Jawn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/12/2022 • 54 minutes, 26 seconds
259. The Los Angeles Minions (With the FamBand)
Living room summer party 2022 continues, with a deep exploration into the comic sensibilities of babies, hell, and everyone's favorite yellow bean shaped friends. I cannot stress this enough: DO. NOT. SNITCH. We're trusting you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/5/2022 • 52 minutes, 45 seconds
258. Snow Party (Three Couples, A Power Outage, and Snow)
Live from a living room, Zach, Jess, and the Famband are back and Scott brought a glockenspiel! This one's got escaped reptiles, a couple of dudes, and above all... doorbell vibes. We hope you brought everything you need because it's time to cut the power and snow yourself in...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/28/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
257. LIVE at the Bourbon Room for Netflix is a Joke
The following was recorded live at the Bourbon Room in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix is a Joke festival in 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/7/2022 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 5 seconds
256. Emo Knights (With Philip Labes)
Sweet song boy Philip Labes is on the pod and it's a great one! What happens when three knights have finished their quests but their quest for love alludes them? Well, they probably have a lot of emotions about it. Take that armor off your heart and enjoy Emo Knights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/31/2022 • 58 minutes, 45 seconds
255. Every Place I Cry LIVE @ The Elysian!
The following was a live performance from everyone's favorite four lead singer Emo band at the Elysian theater on March 25 2022 in Los Angeles. It contains adult emotions and emotional themes. Make em' and Break 'em. Huge thanks to the fam band, and Moshe and Neil (Nick Mandernach and Ross Bryant)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/24/2022 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
254. The Village (With Tim Sniffen)
Sorry M. Night Shyamalan but we actually came up with a better "The Village." Jess and Zach are joined by their friend Tim Sniffen for this new and improved, "The Village." It's a story of what happens when a father takes his son and daughter to the village "where you get what you get and you don't get upset!" But will that hold true when what they "get" is a destiny they may not be ready for...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/17/2022 • 57 minutes, 20 seconds
253. LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter with Drew Tarver and Carl Tart!
This episode of Off Book the Improvised musical with Zach and Jess (Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna) was recorded live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles with special guests Drew Tarver and Carl Tart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/10/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 45 seconds
252. 12345678BYE (With the FamBand)
We're here to try on jeans and take a fry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/3/2022 • 52 minutes, 2 seconds
251. Hair: Nice, Teeth: White, Skin: Clear! (With Lisa Gilroy)
Hilarious comedian and actor Lisa Gilroy joins Zach and Jess for a Hollywood tale for the ages! Starlets! Agents! Butlers! And of course, at least one bear. Will a quest for stardom end in murderrrrrrr? You'll have to listen to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/26/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 17 seconds
250. Intermission! (With Alice Stanley Jr.)
Zach and Jess are joined by musical improviser, writer, actor Alice Stanley Jr. for Intermission: The Musical. Sometimes we all need a break to think. A little pause to pee. A moment to mull. What happens when that comes in the middle of a wedding?!?! Find out why don't ya? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/19/2022 • 55 minutes, 8 seconds
249. Sponsored by Nibblers (With the Famband)
One again a FamBand episode devolves into constant food talk, attempted sponsorship, and a recap of a 20 year old movie. Classic stuff. What else is in store? LISTEN AND LEARN THE DARK TRUTHS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/12/2022 • 51 minutes, 1 second
248. Cowminal House (With Brendan Dowling)
Here it is, the best title ever. Cowminal House: Animal House Where the Animal is a Cow. Longtime listeners will be shocked that it doesn't actually involve animals! But it does involve an amazing guest Brendan Dowling! In this tale of college life, KAO is a frat at risk of being kicked off campus. Their dean wants them to be cooler (or else)! With songs like, "I'm The Dean of this School," "We Doing it Right?" and "Date Stuff for the First Time" you're in for a rollicking tale of love and math.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/5/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 43 seconds
247. A Single Pull-Up To Save the President (With Peter Banifaz)
We're joined by the hilarious Peter Banifaz in a musical that explores the importance of the Presidential physical fitness test and the dangers of small car accidents, and accidentally becomes an ad for ABC. Call your twin and tell them you love them, before it's too late!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/29/2022 • 51 minutes, 51 seconds
246. The Mix CD of Me (With the FamBand)
The Fam Band is back! We're talking albums, we're talking Mix CD's, we're talking...the Old Testament. Pop a shrimp if ya like and listen to some Eiffel 65. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/22/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
245. Wanda's Dad (With Lily Sullivan)
The hilarious Lily Sullivan (This Book Changed My Life, Righteous Gemstones) is back for a wild day-in-the-life musical about a school in Colorado with Ski P.E. and one hot as hell principal, Wanda's Dad. With songs like, "The Rumble in my Tummy," "All of that Time Without a Helmet" and "Hot Dad" you'll be hitting the slopes with a spring in your step and a song in your heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/15/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 41 seconds
244. LIVE at Good Good Comedy in Philadelphia
This episode was recorded live in Philadelphia in January of 2019 at the Good Good Comedy Theater! WOW! The ancient past. If you never had stitcher premium, you haven't heard this one! If you did... you may have heard this one! Honestly this was a lifetime ago, but it's got teens and Panera so some things never change! Enjoy: Panera de Bergerac!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/8/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 9 seconds
243. Every Place I Cry 2nd Encore (With Ross Bryant and Nick Mandernach)
Zach and Jess will be back in the studio soon! Luckily everyone's favorite four-lead-singer Emo band, Every Place I Cry is back. Join Blair, Moshe, Kharm, and Neil as they prepare for their "Dome Tour" and practice songs like, "My Elevator," "You Broke my Heart and Then My Nards," and "Dino Stomp." If you're in the LA area check them out on March 25th at the Elysian https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/epic032522See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/1/2022 • 56 minutes, 15 seconds
242. The Off Book Pilot! (With D'Arcy Carden)
Wow this is the very first episode we ever did, almost exactly five years ago! It's the pilot episode we recorded with our amazing hilarious friend D'Arcy Carden! Before there were drums, before there were guitars, there were just some crazy kids making up a musical in which traditional aquarium protocol is broken. We'll be back with a brand new episode next week. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/22/2022 • 47 minutes, 16 seconds
241. Jessica's Called Shot (With the FamBand)
This one is what happens when you pod while hungry. We do eventually stop talking about eggs to cover other important topics such as, SoCal dialects, The best Star Wars muppets, and SkyNet(tm). We also add two of our friend's podcasts and the band "The Killers" to the people who are going to sue us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/15/2022 • 1 hour, 45 seconds
240. Questing Flynn
Zach and Jess are here with a story of weather, substitute teachers, open journals and open hearts. Questing Flynn, might seem like your average school-kid story but just wait until Act 2. With songs like, "Leave it For You to Find," "That Storm has Lakers Colors," and "Every Key Lime Pie in the Florida Keys," you'll be wishing for your own time storm to listen to again and again! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/8/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
239. High Tea (with the FamBand)
Omi is still here, but they are NOT invited to this episode. We've got High Tea, twisted listener questions, insight into Brett and Dana's personal life, and a shocking reveal about the true nature of amphibians and string instruments. Basically, a normal FamBand episode. Oh, we also got around to writing lyrics for award show play-off music, apologies to the academy that it took us so long. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/1/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 19 seconds
238. Q&A 2&A
Zach and Jess answer questions YOU ASKED, and also questions you didn't ask about the Book of Boba Fett and Game of Thrones. ALSO: The live show from Dynasty Typewriter with is now available to all Off Book Clubhouse subscribers AND for individual purchase at OffBookClubhouse.com/postsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/25/2022 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
237. Fueled by Retrograde (With the FamBand)
Mercury being weird only makes us stronger, as evidenced by this week's episode. Join us as Zach, Jess, and the band try a segment about salsa, invent the spiciest sauce in Main, stacks hats on hats, reveal which part of the library has all the "cool" books, and we take some serious shots at modern fonts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/18/2022 • 51 minutes
236. Well Well Well, Look at These Eggs (With Zach and Jess)
Jessica becomes Detective Pikachu and that's before the musical even starts. This one is about eggs, kickball, when your parents go to India and put the phone on airplane mode to ignore you, and SO MUCH MORE! No guest this week because of a certain ongoing public health situation. Hello new friends who found us from TikTok!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/11/2022 • 54 minutes, 21 seconds
235. Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 6): Team Baby Rattlesnake!
This is the final episode of our great Marvel Sing-amatic Universe! Clark and his new friend Ivy are shaking off the rubble of this sushi restaurant and they're going to save the day! Will Zach and Jess bring back multiple references and close all the loops? Maybe! Kinda! With songs like, "Baby RattleSnake" "We're in Space but There's No Space Between Us" and "She's Kind of a Bitch" you'll be screaming to the heavens: MR. KEVIN FEIGE! GIVE THEM A MEETING NOW SIR! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/4/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
234. Brett Doesn't Know Rent (With the FamBand)
It's the End of the Year as we know it! The Fam Band is gathered around to end the year with all bangerz. Find out that Brett doesn't know Rent, but Jess, Zach, and Dana know it by the one chord Scott plays! Hear about Zach being a Tenniz Boi! Discover the horn section of Jess' dreams! All this and more. Thank you for an amazing year of support, we couldn't have done it without you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/28/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes
233. A Christmas Duet (With Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker)
It's the most wonderful ep of the year! Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker are back for the 5th Annual Holiday Spectacular! This year's episode takes us to the North Pole where Mr. and Mrs. Claus are having some marital problems. But don't worry, four elves decide to make their own Christmas wish for the pair to fall back in love with a truly convoluted plan! With songs like, "Rocky, Rocky Christmas" "The Reason I Don't Like the Letter K" and "Sleigh Zaddy" you'll be falling back in Love, Actually. PLUS! The return of everyone's favorite "12 Days of" madness! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/21/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 18 seconds
232. "A" Country Bear Jamboree (With Podcast The Ride)
A Bonus episode! Our friends Mike Carlson, Jason Sheridan and Scott Gairdner from Podcast the Ride invited us into the nearby woods to watch a bunch of ole time-y bears sing songs, and you know that's EXTREMELY our kinda shindig. Come for the jug music, stay or the bears will get violent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/17/2021 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds
231. They Died on Space Mountain! (With Ben Schwartz)
You asked, you tweeted, and you have received! Ben Schwartz joins Zach and Jess for a tale of grief, shrimp, and friendship in They Died on Space Mountain. Ben is a single father just trying to take his boys to Disneyland but this is no ordinary trip. Family secrets are revealed and new friends and love are found! With songs like, "Ken Marino," "I Feel Powerful When..." and "At the Benihana" you'll feel like you're in the Happiest place on Earth! More happiness at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/14/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
230. Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 5): A New IP!
EP 230: The journey continues with part 5 of the Marvel Sing-amatic Universe! In this installment Clark returns to Earth at the urging of Spiderman so he can take some of Spiderman's work load. And thank goodness because a new villain is here to take of the planet it's LORD MADER! We're taking all the IP with us in this one. With songs like, "Is This All I Can Do?" "Wednesdays" and "The Ballad of What I Told a Young George Lucas" you'll think you've gotten high and scrolled through all of Disney plus! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/7/2021 • 57 minutes, 22 seconds
229. Breadtime: Who Will Survive? (With Rachel Bloom)
Two times is enough to be a tradition right? We think so! Rachel Bloom is back to help Zach and Jess celebrate Hanukkah in Breadtime: Who Will Survive? It's a story worthy of Pixar (if they would just flippin buy it already!) Come into the book nook on the 6th night of Hanukkah and enjoy songs like, "Bedtime/Breadtime," "Picture Book of a Pitch to Pixar" and "Dope Shaped Loaf." You'll be making a wish for more on a Hanukkah star! offbookclubhouse.com has a video of Rachel's shoulder shake! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/30/2021 • 59 minutes, 55 seconds
228. Mariah, Who Are Ya? (With Matt Rogers)
Top guest, Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas, Q Force) is back! He joins Zach and Jess for a story of female friendship and finding yourself in NEW YORK CITY! Ever heard of it?!? Mariah needs to break away from her controlling husband and find her own joy. The best way to do that is with new friends, eclairs, a pile of gay men and the city that never sleeps. With songs like, "Mariah Who Are Ya?" "Gay Iconic" and "Drop the Book We're a Club" this one will get you to dance in the streets while you clutch your nine-inch heels! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/23/2021 • 58 minutes, 36 seconds
227. Trench Wizard (With the FamBand)
Well, well, well looks like you've decided to listen to this Fam Band ep. Good going! This one's got Dana's hot take about Paul Rudd, Jess' take that Tim Meadows is sexy, and a video game! Come along as Zach and Jess play the famously hard video game, "Trench Wizard" in the arcade Brett set up in the studio. Thanks Brett, what a guy! Will Zach and Jess save the village from eternal darkness? Maybe! offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/16/2021 • 39 minutes, 3 seconds
226. Soap Opera! (With Kelly Marie Tran)
Drama! Intrigue! Bubbles? Zach and Jess are joined by gem of the universe Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars, Raya and the Last Dragon) for "Soap Opera." When some scrappy civilians figure out that all soap is soap, Big Soap has to fight to keep control. It's a tale of wealth and power but also...Carson Daly? Songs include "Soap is Soap," "Conditioner is Just Hair Lotion" and "Oops, that Snake Gave you Hives." Wanna feel so fresh and so clean? Go to offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to the Marvel Sing-amatic Universe! This week we bring you, "MSU: Crack, Crack, Boom!" On the eve of his 30th birthday Spiderman is faced with big life questions that he grapples with in COUPLES THERAPY! Can Spiderman and Mary Jane find a better balance in their relationship or are they doomed to be torn apart by villains real and/or intangible. With songs like, "Crack, Crack, BOOM!" "Lizard Bryan," and "With Your Great Power Comes Great Love," we truly can't believe Marvel hasn't paid us 1 million dollars yet. Sleepy Babies assemble at offbookclubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/2/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 6 seconds
224. The Other Scottish Play (With Katy Berry)
It's the scariest time of the year so Zach and Jess travel to the scariest setting: Scotland! Katy Berry joins for "The Other Scottish Play," a theatrical episode that asks the question: Are all the audience members actually ghosts? Avant garde artist Shirley McClain may be here to entertain or to take your soul! Muahahah! Songs like, "This Show is Your Last," "Tiny Spider Woman" and "Whiz Palace" you'll be lucky to get out alive!!!!!!! offbookclubhouse.com to watch us break through this one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/26/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 8 seconds
223. Welcome to the Bread Show (With the FamBand)
This Fam Band Ep kicks off with some raging hot Metallica vibes and finds its way to a moment where Jess asks the question, "Does this hold up as a comedic premise?" Come on in and relax while we sing about bread, Dana the Weather Girl, and the 90s sitcom that should have been involving a goat! Come be friennnzz with us. More at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/19/2021 • 55 minutes, 50 seconds
222. Crypts and More! (With Dan Lippert)
Boo! It's the spookiest month of the year so Zach and Jess are joined by Dan Lippert (Big Grande, Paranormal Activity) for Crypts and More! It's a classic haunt set in Ancient Rome (or is it Greece?) that includes all your classic monstrous characters like the god of war, Mars. With songs like, "...and MORE!," "At the Roman Bath" and "Super Bounce this Ball into the Sky" you'll find tricks and treats in this episode! No tricks, only treats at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/12/2021 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
221. Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 3): When the Duck?
Well, well, well it looks like Stargazer may have opened a little portal and now a bunch of duck variants wanna take over Earth. Does that sentence make sense? Who knows! But come along and join all kinds of ducks as we deal with timelines, furniture and certain Scottish ducks who swim in gold coins. We got songs like "When the Duck?", "Trucking with Trevis" and "Skating Without Pants," this one will have you saying, What the Duck? More ducking fun at offbookclubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/5/2021 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
220. Minerals and Plants Only (With Zeke Nicholson)
Listen, sometimes you call the shot. This one is Minerals and Plants: ONLY. Zach and Jess are joined by the truly great and hilarious friend of the show, Zeke Nicholson for a story of class, taxes, surfing, drugs, romance, friends, sex, thousands of years...but with rocks and gems. With songs like, "I am the Hero," "Mantle Girls," and "Rock Your Body Like a Wonderland" you're gonna stop this one a few times and go wait...is this Off Book or Hot 100 radio?! Watch us really laugh through this one at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/28/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 5 seconds
219. Describe! Describe! (With the FamBand)
The Ol' Fam Band is here to Describe! Describe! What exactly? Oh all kinds of things and probably mostly breakfast. Also there's a return of the ol' segment, "New Phone Who Dis?" It's a fun time with your friends. More fun with friends? offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/21/2021 • 47 minutes, 51 seconds
218. Best Guest at the Wedding (With Sarah Claspell)
Zach and Jess are joined by Sarah Claspell (top tier wedding guest) in this episode that's a real party! Best Guest at the Wedding is a jam-filled story of love, passed appetizers, and angel investors. With songs like, "Names That Start with Shel," "We Have so Much in Common," and "Would You Like to Party?" you'll be toasting to love and dancing along! Dance on over to offbookclubhouse.com for more party See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/14/2021 • 56 minutes, 2 seconds
217. Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 2): Clark and the Stargazer
It's the second installment of the musical Disney's lawyers are calling "an obvious violation of IP." If you missed the first one, who cares, this one is new. If you don't know anything about Marvel, don't worry, this isn't about those dudes. Tune in for the adventures of Clark, Delilah, and the mysterious hero, the Stargazer, as they attempt to feed a hamster, shop for furniture, and name all the rooms in Stargazer's mansion. Want to be OUR superhero? Support the show at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/7/2021 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
29. Reborn In The Fire: Live at Nerdmelt (w/ Rachel Bloom)
The one and only Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) joins Jess and Zach LIVE for a new alternate-universe musical filled with orphans, fireman, Tom Cruise, and the most expensive restaurant in the world: Subway! With songs like "Why Do People Like Sports?", "Underground Bettin'" and "Recipe for Disaster", you'll need a Code Red to cool off from the heat of these songs! Plus, stay til the end for a very special live cast and crew q&a!This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: OFFBOOK15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/1/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 39 seconds
216. Q&A & Z&J
Our brains are still goo but now we can say why! Zach and Jess also answer some listener questions, and try to figure out who would last longer in a zombie invasion. No music in this one, but our normal programming will resume next week. Until then enjoy this, and a bonus archive episode from our live show with Rachel Bloom (dropping on the main feed tomorrow)Thank you to everyone at OffBookClubhouse.com for your support, and for keeping the show runningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/31/2021 • 41 minutes, 1 second
215. Our Job is a Horse (With the FamBand)
"Welcome to the World of Lisa Frank!" Can you believe it took four years for us to conflate the Off Book universe and Lisa Frank? Better late than never! In this episode you'll also get to play everyone's favorite game, "How Soon Did you Knew?" and learn the legend of Strong Bow: Dark Fruit. Want to help more of this happen? Check out offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/24/2021 • 36 minutes, 1 second
214. Goo4Brainz (With the FamBand)
Well, well, well look at you, here for a Fam Band ep. Good choice. You may not get to hear the entire version of "Pete and Pete, Funky Soccer Cleats," but you will get to listen to everyone really try to keep the goo of their brains inside long enough to give you this delightful episode. Delight in website addresses? Here's one! offbookclubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/17/2021 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
213. Moms, Bombs, and Dante's Gone! (With Laci Mosley)
Zach, Jess and YOU are lucky to be graced with the presence of Laci Mosley (iCarly, Scam Goddess, Black Lady Sketch Show) on this week's episode. Three moms are busy making a book of mottos and three kids are on a journey to Panera. With songs like, "Lotto Mottos" "First Wine Time," and "My Pick Two" you'll be having this episode in a bread bowl with bread on the side!ALSO: This one has the song "100 Names!" at the end. Our thank you gift to the first 100 people that supported the show at the "Baby of Infinite Dreams" Tier. Thank you so much and we hope you like it! Want to support the show, or help us pressure the Panera Corporation? Join us at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/10/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 56 seconds
212. Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 1): Big Metal Snakes
OFF BOOK explores the MCU MULTIVERSE! Jess and Zach start another ongoing World's Longest, Most Improvised Musical (TM) that loosely explores alt timelines of the MCU. Don't worry, no spoilers (basically) and no need to have watched a frame of a Marvel film (seriously)! Meet Britz and Spitz, two friends who wanna know what happened to those big, metal snakes that flew into New York. But Brtiz also needs to know how her mom will feel when she leaves for college and Spitz needs to know if Clark should be his friend. Also two aliens wonder if everyone on their home planet misses them. With songs like, "Big Metal Snake" "Miss Us, Kiss Us," and "You're kind of A LOT Clark," we'll be expecting the call from Kevin Feige any day now! Want to help us prepare for Disney's lawyers? Support the show at Offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/3/2021 • 57 minutes, 13 seconds
211. Party Bus: In Space! (With Tim Murray)
We've done party episodes. We've done space episodes. But now we've done a Space Party Episode! On Party Bus: In Space! Jess and Zach along with Tim Murray (Slumber Party Podcast) create a true fun vibe. Brendan, Brett, and Brad are on the moon just trying to make space for the perfect Bachelor Party. With songs like, "Lifty, Squishy, Floaty," "Zenon," and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," this one is (we're sorry) OUT OF THIS WORLD!Join the party bus at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/27/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes
210. Wait...THAT'S in My Quilt!? (With the FamBand)
Listen, the show has never sounded better. Brett said so, and Brett knows more about mixing than we do. This one has songs like Where There's Smoke, Robo-Dolphin, The First People (To Have This Idea), Hot Takes, A Small Town, and Locks. It also has a new/perfect segment, and Jessica telling a story while repeatedly moving the bar on what we should expect from said story. You're gonna love it, trust us. REALLY trust us? Support the show for bonus archived episodes, video content, and more at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/20/2021 • 56 minutes, 45 seconds
209. Non-Stop Socks! (With Lilan Bowden)
This week we can't sock and we won't sock, in this non stop drop, with shop talk about socks...NON-STOP SOCKS! The incredible Lilan Bowden is back, and giving voice to possible the coolest character we've ever had. With songs like That's Good, Non-Stop Socks, The Perfect Sock, and Keesh, you'll wonder why their aren't MORE musicals about footwear. Also we've got cameras again!Wanna see this one live? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com and support the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/13/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
208. Time Fountain: Fountain of Time! Chapter 6 (Finale)
It's the thrilling conclusion of the world's longest musical: TIME FOUNTAIN: FOUNTAIN OF TIME! Jensen and Catalina find themselves back in the land of trains (Montana) in 1985, but will their faces melt if they see their past selves?! Will Robert Smigel make good on his evil plans or will a new villain (Conan O'Brien) rise in his wake? And who doesn't love a caboose?!? Find out the answers to all of these burning questions and enjoy songs like "With a Mop!" "Am I a Minion?" and "HARVARD!" This adventure may be over but the adventure continues at offbookclubhouse.com ALSO: should we do this again?! Email us ideas/thoughts/questions at mailpersonstacy@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/6/2021 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
207. Stable George (with Ross Bryant)
I know we all are curious about what Curious George was doing before he linked up with that Man in the Yellow Hat BUT this is NOT really about that. It's more about his brother Stable George. Three chimp brothers are on a journey through the jungle to visit their eccentric uncle who's getting frisky in his treehouse and hey, find themselves along the way. With songs like "Unstable," "Lemur Threemur," and "Bone Skeleton" you'll be curious for more! Find more at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/29/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
206. Play Us a Song, You're the Random Piano Lady (With Jackie Johnson)
She's a beacon of light y'all! Jackie Johnson (Natch Beaut) is back on the pod, with Chooch in tow, to answer the burning question: Why can't we have live piano music in the movie theater anymore? Well, "Play Us a Song You’re the Random Piano Lady" is the story you need! Follow Deb as she pursues her dream in a movie theater full of horny teens. With songs like, "In The Heights" "How Many Times Do I Have to Learn?" and "I'm Conflicted (About All the Boinking)" you'll wish there were more pianos in movie theaters. Check out offbookclubhouse.com for MORE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/22/2021 • 54 minutes, 35 seconds
205. We're In The Same Room! (With the FamBand)
Reunited again and it feels so good! The Fam Band is all back together in person to feel it out without a doubt. Move over “Driver’s License” this ep has “In My Own Car!” And get out of the way fantasy hair metal, we have “Do You Dare (Face the Minotaur’s Stare).” Be an extended member of the fam at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/15/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 19 seconds
204. Sleepover and Over and Over Again (With the Doughboys)
Listen, we're gonna let the fact that we're in a HUGE feud with them stop us from having The Doughboys (Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell) back on the pod. They're back, but not better than ever which, is to say they're always great. Embark on the reality bending tale that could only be four dudes at a sleepover, with jams like "Bros Watch Each Other Sleep," "What a Doof,"I Resonate (With that Property),"Jimmy's Mom" and "Cows and Trees."You can't watch us sleep but you CAN watch this episode and support the show at OffBookClubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/8/2021 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
203. Time Fountain: Fountain of Time! Chapter 5
Well, well, well fancy meeting you here. Come in to this salon and enjoy the musings of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway while Catalina and Jensen try to blend in. Things are getting dicey as super villain Robert Smigel returns with his henchman, Conan O’Brien and Penelope can’t stop pacing as she and Gregor try to DTR. You’ll have the time for songs like, “You Flew Too Close to the (Capri Sun),” “Can’t Get Baby Shark Outta My Head,” and “Can I Do That Though?” Whatever happens it’s happening MORE at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/1/2021 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
202. You Might be a Portal (With Matt Apodaca)
Zach and Jess are joined by one of the sweetest boys in the world! Matt Apodaca (How Did This Get Played?) is here to guide us through a logic puzzle called: You Might be a Portal. Let me ask you this...have you ever joined a book club just for the drinks and snacks? Well, you might be a portal! This musical will stretch your brain with gems like, "Tell Us Where you Live, David," "My Name is and I'm Bringing," and "Email Chain." Keep that brain expansion going at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/25/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 13 seconds
201. Adults Don't Know (With the FamBand)
The Fam Band is back at it again! The first third of this episode is brought to you by the very popular game show*, "What's Your Last Meal?" and lends itself to some very exciting branded content. Zach and Jess take on the challenge of singing Broadway songs they've never heard of and we don't sing a song about our sinuses! With tracks like, "The Adults Don't Know," "Ugly Boy," and "The Goodbye Song We've Done The Whole Time," you'll really feel like you're chilling with your buds. Chill with your buds big time at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/18/2021 • 55 minutes, 26 seconds
200. Golf! Except When Animals Do It (With Tawny Newsome)
Golf! Except When Animals Do It is a musical that takes Zach and Jess back to their roots: playing bears. This is a classic N.H.O.A. (No Humans Only Animals) plus it's got legendary guest Tawny Newsome (Space Force, Lower Decks, SubOptimalPods). So basically you're in for a treat. Spring has sprung so that means hibernation is over and it's time for all the animals to hit the links! With songs like, "The Thing about Dave," "We Know the Play Our Town," and "Is a Cousin a Friend?" this episode is a true HOLE IN ONE! Support this ridiculous show at Offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/11/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
199. Time Fountain: Fountain of Time! Chapter 4
The story continues! Gregor and Penelope pull themselves away from the beautiful Bavarian lake to try and find Catalina and Jensen. Meanwhile the New Shark Tooths Gang has taken over the soda fountain in the Gilded Age and some of the characters can’t decide if this is their story or not. With songs like, “Pretzel Heart,” “Not About Me” and “Simon Didn’t Say,” you’ll say: “MORE PLEASE!” Want ever more? Check out offbookclubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/4/2021 • 55 minutes, 8 seconds
198. Can I Compare You to A Cheese? (With Sherry Cola)
Can I Compare You to A Cheese? No really that's the title. Zach and Jess are joined by the heroically hilarious comedian Sherry Cola (Good Trouble) for a classic small town story of kids, the FBI, horny elderly people, and fire newts. If you're a fan of Off Book that list won't shock you! But it might be shocking how fun these songs are. With songs like, "Okay Fine but Shut Up," "It's A Perfect Time to Fly, ""Can I Compare you to a Cheese?" this one will get you grinning. Grinning turns to winning at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/27/2021 • 51 minutes, 59 seconds
197. Scott Doesn't Know Shapes (With the FamBand)
Oh hi there! Don't you look ready to sit back and enjoy some absurdity with the Off Book Family Band, now with more Wickens on the Stickens! Does the universe need this ridiculousness? Probably not. Does it want it? Oh yeah bb. "Scott Doesn't Know Shapes" has great songs like, "Ray Romano Is Not a Vampire," "Fight for Your Foo," and "What is a Flanger?" You'll feel ready to fight for more flangers. Want more? offbookclubhouse.com is not a vampire either (it's just a great place to support the show). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/20/2021 • 53 minutes, 58 seconds
196. Get Haim to the Greek (With Shaun Diston)
Get Haim to The Greek is a classic tale of end of the world fun in the sun! Will three pirates be able to get Haim to the Greek from Greece? Are the Fleet Foxes from Liverpool, and who or what is Kathy Lee? Zach and Jess are joined by comedian, podcaster, writer and all around joy boy Shaun Diston (Waffles + Mochi) for this quest that includes songs like, Time for Haim (To Go Home), Pirate Rules, and CANNNNNDDDYYY. To see a video of this ep join the party at offbookclubhouse.com IF YOU DARE!!! (plz dare).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/13/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 15 seconds
195. Time Fountain: Fountain of Time! Chapter 3
Listen, I'm gonna level with ya... this is the wildest one yet. That's partly due to the story, and partly due to the fact that the hosts seem to have just sort of, broken? I mean I can give you the names of songs in this one but it's not going to guide this experience in a meaningful way. Still want 'em?? Okay: "Dig a Little Hole", "How Many Stacks?", "A Gibson Girl", "The Lady is an Ocean", and "Perfect Lunch". Most importantly, it's the triumphant return of DANA "WIX ON THE STIX" WICKENS! Want to enable this Chaos? Support the show at OffBookClubhouse.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/6/2021 • 48 minutes, 46 seconds
194. Sax Life (With Phil Augusta Jackson)
Phil Augusta Jackson (The Redondo Tape, Writer on Insecure) joins for a musical that Scott called very quickly! And boy what a great one it is! We proudly present "Sax Life" the story of the World Series of Saxophone. Kevin McCallister (not that one) will journey through crippling doubts and voicemails to get back his passion and his true love. With songs like Back to the Sax, When it Doesn't Rain (At the Rainforest Cafe) and Sit in the Seat the Seat is for Sitting you'll feel so many things but mostly shock and awe that they're aren't more Rainforest Cafes. Sit in this seat: offbookclubhouse.com to see the vid of this ep and support the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/30/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 33 seconds
193. Twins in the Mist (With Lily Sullivan)
Twins in the Mist" is a mysterious, coming-of-age story for all times! Zach and Jess are joined by Lily Sullivan (Going Deep) to unravel the truth about the twins left in a Wal-Mart before the Mist settled. Intrigued?! Well with songs like, "I Gotta do Me (With these Seeds)" "Face/Off to Face/Off" and "The River F***ing Sucks" you'll wanna take your scooter past the pumpkin patch for more (a reference you'll soon understand!)Want to see this video and archived eps? offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/23/2021 • 1 hour, 13 seconds
192. Crystal Corner (With the FamBand)
In this episode of Zach and Jess are powered by the arcane and unknowable power that is crystals! This is fortunate because their brains are melted this week, so any help is appreciated. The family band however is out in full force, and together they answer listener questions, reveal their origin story, Jess practices her tight 5, and also we’re pretty sure the actual Dave Matthews shows up? Song’s include: Jessie Two Drinks, I Do Not Know A Single Thing’s, We’re All Just Pig Puppet’s In The Wind, Heavy Tho?, Magic2Me, and Valley (girl)!Wanna support this nonsense? Join Offbookclubhouse.com for bonus episodes, video of episodes, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/16/2021 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
191. Bad Robot! (With Rory O'Malley)
Rory O'Malley (Central Park, Hamilton, Book of Mormon) returns to help Zach and Jess face the prospect of the singularity in Bad Robot! Can you program your robots to be your nice children? Are any and all robots also cars? And how could J.Crew possibly be involved? Well, with songs like "They Grow Up as Fast as You Program Them To," "Hot Dog," and "More Buttons than Holes" it's time to move over J.J. Abrams because THIS is the only Bad Robot that matters. Want to prove you're not a robot? Join us at offbookclubhouse.com for a video of this ep, downloads, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/9/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
190. Time Fountain: Fountain of Time! Chapter 2.
It’s the second installment of our continuous musical! Join us as twins Catalina and Jenson resolve their encounter with a dragon, Penelope and Gregor deal with the morality of a volcano that hasn’t exploded yet, and Zach and Jess start to figure out what kinds of improv moves make an ongoing narrative musical harder/easier to create! Songs include: Imagine (An Everlasting Dragon), Flappin’, Dickensian England, and With You (Doot Dee Doot Dee Doo)Want to support the show, see video episodes, get cool downloads and more? Join us at OffBookClubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/2/2021 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
189. Anything Goes: In Montana! (with Demi Adejuyigbe)
Zach and Jess are joined by freakin' genius Demi Adejuyigbe (The Amber Ruffin Show) for a classic tale of star-crossed love set in the high stakes world of fashion... but also Montana in "Anything Goes: In Montana!" Can sleeves be protected by a patent? Should you trust this apothecary? What is even one thing you know about Montana? With songs like Hot Solid Juice, I Choo Choo Choose (to Fall for You), and Being A Teen you'll definitely probably know some of the answers to those questions! Want to see a video of this madness? Join us at offbookclubhouse.com to support the show and get videos, downloads, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/23/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 51 seconds
188. Hot Australian Circus (Grab Bag)
Listen, we're gonna level with ya, this one is all over the place. Do we have songs like Cyber War, Gosh Damn What the Heck, A Man and His Brain, and Bring Back Crap (Crap is Back)? Yes we do. But we also play our new gameshow we just made up called "What's the Dif?" And if that wasn't enough, which it absolutely is, we also bring you info on thrilling new products such as the Clock-A-Doodle-Do, and a meditation app that definitely works. Scott amazes us all with television style underscoring. Brett apparently owns a kalimba and we're not mad about it. Wanna support the show? Become an X-Temely Sleepy Baby or Baby of Infinite Dreams at OffBookClubhouse.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/16/2021 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
187. My Best Friend's Breading with Paul F. Tompkins
Well, we keep asking him and he keeps coming back! Why? Because he's simply the best! The incredible Paul F. Tompkins joins us once again in a culinary musical the late 90's could only dream about. Get ready to dine on 5-star songs such as The Cool and Glamorous Life of a Chef, Gossip, A Metaphor That's Also a Pun, 3 Your Majesties, and No One Can Help But Look (At Julia Roberts.)Also, WE HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS ONE! Check it out by supporting the show at any level at OffBookClubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/9/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
186. Time Fountain: Fountains of Time! Chapter 1
It's finally here, the beginning of our monthly ongoing improvised musical! We've already decided that this will be the LONGEST MUSICAL in earth's recorded history. We're calling it now. This week Jess, Zach, Scott, and Brett (who has triumphantly returned to ehe frets) dive into the time stream with reckless abandon, and emerge with soon to be famous songs such as It's 1985, Bean Sack Inspectors, Pterodactyl Starts with "P", Three Riddles, and Little Tiny Stegosaurus!Want to support this, and our other insane undertakings? Join the Off Book Clubhouse at OffBookClubhouse.com for bonus content and our undying love!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/2/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 43 seconds
185. Big Announcement. Small Tiki Chain.
It's the end of Lounge January, which means Zach and Jess have to actually explain what's coming next! They also answer more listener questions, vow to master Tennis, and attempt their first ever musical La Rond with songs like Is The Booth For You?, Big Pink Piece of Construction Paper, There's Something about Mary, and What Sports are For!As for the big announcement, it's OffBookClubhouse.com !!!! Check it out to support the show, get special bonus content and see the website they build with their very own 1's and 0's.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/26/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 5 seconds
184. Stacy's Mailbag
Lounge January continues as the gang answers your questions in this special mailbag episode! Zach and Scott are 2RudeDudes, Jess sings a significant amount of copyrighted material, and a deep dive into the lore of Karate Bird reveals more questions than answers. Even though Scott has a mic, they still make him play songs like Lance Armstrong & The Moon, Structureless Kite Salesmen, Questions: Karate Bird and This is Fun Actually: No Soap for a Polar Bear.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/19/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 20 seconds
183. Lounge January
It's Off Book's first independent episode! Kinda. Zach, Jess and Scott hang out in Lounge January(tm) as they prepare for the future of Off Book. Zach confesses a secret dining desire, Jess makes an earth shattering innovation in modern spelling, and Scott finds the most chaotic keyboard patch he's ever used. Bangers include How Not to Get Poisoned, Celery Face David, Excuse Me Mr. Guinness, Lick The Ice Swan, and Ceighpsy. Email us your Q's or KMF's at MailPersonStacy@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/12/2021 • 52 minutes, 10 seconds
182. Basketball Courting The Musical with Sam Martin
Today begins with a special message from Zach and Jess as they celebrate their very last show on Earwolf. (Have no fear, the show has a big ol' bright future that they'll tell you more about next week!) This week guest Sam Martin (Danger Force, Henry Danger) joins the family band as they present the smash-hit Basketball Courting The Musical. With unforgettable numbers like Basketball Appropriate Little Lunches, Denise Might Be The Worst in Some Ways, I Totes Wanna Get That Brand New Tote, and The Main Thing Is It Doesn't Matter!
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1/5/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 40 seconds
181. Soul Trip the Musical with Mary Sohn
This week Zach and Jess are going to try something new. They're going to just have fun out there AND give it all they've got with fan-favorite Mary Sohn! (A.P. Bio, Work in Progress) Together, Zach, Jess, Scott, Brett and Mary proudly present Soul Trip the Musical! Enjoy instant classics like Ghost Roadtrip, Anything Can Go Into A Soup As Long as It Ends Up Brown, Can We Suggest Spiritually That Hannah Pull The Fire Alarm, and of course Why Did I Assume? We Could Go To That Abandoned Zoo!
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12/29/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 8 seconds
180. Visions of Sugar Plums Danced in Their Radioheads with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker
Ho! Ho! Hello! All-stars Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker of The Neighborhood Listen are back and join Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) to continue a very merry OFF Book tradition! Listen as they proudly present classics like “Lay Down,” “Page Me If You’re Out There,” and “Movie Mercials, Leave Our Songs Alone.”
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12/22/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 52 seconds
179. A Very Accurate Hanukkah: 8 Crazy Brothers with Rachel Bloom
Shalom! The miraculous Rachel Bloom (I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) is back and joins Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) for the first Hanukkah episode of Off Book! Listen as they proudly present classics like “On a Mission to Destroy Tradition,” “You’re The Shammash,” and “No, No, No, I Think We Might Be Wrong.”
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12/15/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 30 seconds
178. Out Of Ideas? with Will Hines
Ohhh hellooo! The incredible Will Hines returns to join Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) to proudly present: Out Of Ideas?: The Musical! Enjoy classics like “If You’re Going Anywhere, You’re A Stair,” “The Freedom You Feel In a Jeep (I’m Jeremy Renner!),” and “You’ve Got To Say Catch Me As You Run Away.”
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12/8/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 12 seconds
177. Trashassic Trash (with Nick Mandernach)
This week Nick Mandernach (Duncanville) joins Zach, Jess, and all-the-hats Brett to present the one night only performance of Trashassic Trash The Musical! With unforgettable head-bopping numbers like TrashTrashassic Park, Goodbye Bradey Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr., and You Know I Don't Think There's Anything Wrong With Your Bum.
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12/1/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 17 seconds
176. Crossover in New York (w/ Greg Smith)
Oh hi there, hello! This week Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) welcome the delightful Greg Smith as they proudly present: Crossover In New York! Enjoy instant hits like “Just a New Yorker,” “Who's Over This Crossover,” “That's a Really Harsh Quipit,” “When You Vent,” and “What Is My Origin Story?”
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11/24/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
175. The Pawn Three Dimensional Gambit with Ashely Ward
Welcome, welcome! This week Zach and Jess, along with Scott and Brett, welcome Ashley Ward back to the show! Together, they present the groundbreaking musical The Pawn Three Dimensional Gambit with unforgettable numbers like “I Microwaved Tuna,” “Chomp, Chomp Chomp at the Chompathon,” and “Yes, I Am Guilty of Dunking on You.”
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11/17/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 46 seconds
174. Romance With A Twist!
Zach and Jess kick-off this week's ep by serenading Brett and Scott with You Say, discussing their progress NOT telling their spouses about improv scenes, and reporting the bodily effects of waiting for election results. THEN, they present the smash hit improvised musical: Romance With A Twist! With show-stopping numbers like “My Mom My Mom My Mom Works At A Bar,” “Swirly Swirly Swirly In The Sky,” and “I Knew Your Name Before Today But I Asked You Anyway.”
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11/10/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 33 seconds
173. Juice or Lies with Chris Grace
Excuse me alright, this week Zach and Jess (and Scott and Brett!) welcome their super guest from Superstore, Chris Grace! Enjoy their smash hit improvised musical, Juice or Lies with toe-tappin' ditties like "When Will They Realize the Real Lies?" "I Already Knew This One" "Toyotathon and Reubens Made of Challah" "Let's Go Dance Remix" and everyone's favorite showstopper "Number Three is Iceberg Lettuce."
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11/3/2020 • 59 minutes, 2 seconds
172. Bones, Whales, and Candy! with Mark McConville
All treat and no trick Mark McConville (Superego, Mascots) joins Jess, Zach, and the Off Book fam for a musical filled with orca whales, skeletons, candy stores, and more! With songs like “Have You Heard What They’re Doing On The Land? (Everyone Is A Skeleton),” “No Bones About It Now We’re All Hot,” and “It’s Not Cool to Be Mean, That’s Not Really Part of the Skeleton Scene,” it’s a ghoulish good time just in time for Halloween!
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10/27/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 55 seconds
171. Home Is Where the Farmland Is with John Gemberling
Comedy treat John Gemberling joins Jess, Zach, and the Off Book fam for a musical filled with pool sharks, a family of farmers, wormholes, and more! Join their journey from farmland to little town with songs like “Sharks In the Pool Hall,” “You’ll Never Know What You Miss Until It’s Gone,” and “My Date with David (He Slept In a Coffin).”
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10/20/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 41 seconds
170. A Bug's Wife..Will Eat His Head with Zach and Jess!
This week on OFF BOOK, the Off Book fam bring you a spoopy DIY inspired musical filled with spider realtors, chirp chirping, and cool teens! With songs like “How Dare You Come Into My House,” “I Got Hangxiety (A Hangover + Anxiety),” and “I Can’t Wait For My Wife To Eat Me,” this episode will cure your hangxiety!
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10/13/2020 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
169. Sleepy Bear Do Care with Mary Holland
Hibernating bears, ghosts, and more are on this week’s musical with Jess, Zach, and Off Book MVP Mary Holland! Join the bear shenanigans with songs like “There’s Still Snow On the Ground and I’m Awake,” “There Are Probably Ghosts In the Snow,” and “We Do It Most Because We Are Ghosts.”
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10/6/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 38 seconds
168. TV: Thinking Verily with Ross Bryant
It's a collegiate + must-see-TV musical this week with Jess, Zach and bff of the show, Ross Bryant! With songs like "Ancient Egypt Through the Lense of COACH", "This Sounds Like the After Party" and "The Shadow Symposium", you'll want to write your term paper on this episode STAT.
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9/29/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 27 seconds
167. The Great Escape Room with Zach and Jess!
This week on OFF BOOK, we got everyone in the Zoom room talking about secret codes from coast-to-coast and leading us into an all-new escape room-y musical! With songs like "What If You Never Escape", "Ya Ya Ya" and "What If It Goes Right?" you definitely won't want to escape this ep!
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9/22/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 36 seconds
166. The Hunt for Ted October with Zach and Jess
This week on OFF BOOK, Zach, Jess, and the Off Book fam sets sail in a brand new musical packed with submarines, friendship bracelets, a Hollywood Kraken and more! With songs like “In This Club Where We Appreciate Subs,” “If You’re Here, You’re On Our Pier,” and “Snacking with the Kraken” this episode is a rip-roaring sea adventure you don’t wanna miss!
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9/15/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 53 seconds
165. One, Two, Tree with Eliza Skinner
Jess and Zach and special guest Eliza Skinner create a new musical all over the internets about Ken Burns and trees and love! With songs like "No More Ads", "Believe What You Know About Trees" and "Who Documents the Documentarian?", this episode might make you leak out of your eyes, but in a good way!
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9/8/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds
164. Trickster University with Jess + Zach
This week on OFF BOOK, it's the usual suspects in a brand new tricky musical packed with clowning, gaslighting and more! With songs like "Get to the Root of It", "Major in Robin Hood" and "Too Much For Us To Bear Fruits", this episode will certainly not deceive you.
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9/1/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
163. Documentary Wow! with Zach and Jess
This week on OFF BOOK, we got Jess and Zach and the good ol' fam band putting the "me" in documentary with the brand new musical Documentary Wow! With songs like "What About Me?", "She Sounds Mean (But I Know What She Means)" and "Tier 2 Friends", you won't want to change anything about this ep!
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8/25/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 27 seconds
162. Chatting in the Chat with June Diane Raphael
June Diane Raphael joins the OFF BOOK fam this week for an absolutely packed "Undercovers" / mini muiscal episode with carrot facts, chatting in the chat and serving sizes and more. With songs like "A Zing", "Be With Me Sweet Thing" and "Isaac Netwon's Laws" you'll want all the servings of this ep!
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8/18/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 10 seconds
161. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts with Arden Myrin
Arden Myrin (Insatiable and "Will You Accept This Rose?" the podcast!) is back for a brand new hockey musical that would surely win regionals if musicals were a sport. Will they "Leave It All On The Ice"? Will it feel like a "New Day, New Dawn"? And what happens to Coach Puddle?! Tune in to find out!
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8/12/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 39 seconds
160. Couples at Their Core with Zach and Jess
It's the full family band this week doing a brand new musical packed couple's therapy, plasma and Garfield meets Watchmen energy! With songs like "Please Don't Ask Me To Explain", "It's Just Us", and "Who Watches the Garfield?", this episode will really cut to the core.
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8/4/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 6 seconds
159. LIVE from Chicago PodFest Part 1
Jess and Zach are live with the first of two shows from Chicago PodFest with “Education Reform: The Musical”!
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7/28/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 42 seconds
158. Arcade Fire the Musical! with Zeke Nicholson
This week on OFF BOOK, friend of the show, Zeke Nicholson joins Jess and Zach and the full family band for a brand new international arcade combat musical! With songs like "Tetris Is All Around Us", "Will I Stack Up?" and "A Sad Book", this is definitely the gaming musical of your dreams!
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7/21/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds
157. Mug Half Empty with John Hartman
This week on OFF BOOK version 3.75, we got a guest! John Hartman joins Zach, Jess, Scott, Brett and Dana (on one song!) for MUG HALF EMPTY, the musical! With songs like "Fashion Mugs", "Screw Your Aunt" and "Can't Spell Mug Without U", this episode will be your new hot accessory for the season.
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7/14/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 40 seconds
156. Not Trivial Pursuits with Jess and Zach
This week on OFF BOOK, we got a brand new trivia musical that will make you feel like a winner! With songs like "Pac Picante", "What? What? Has A Butt" and "Victory Is Up For Grabs", you'll be feeling victorious in no time.
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7/7/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds
155. Naturally Orchestrated with Jess and Zach
This week on OFF BOOK, we have a Peter and the Wolf themed musical for your ears! With songs like "Hangin' Out in The Woods", "If You Got Feathers", and "You Know I Love A Shiny Boy", you'll be following that diddle diddle doo in no time.
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6/30/2020 • 49 minutes, 21 seconds
180. OFF BOOK Presents: The Neighborhood Listen!
On the very first episode of The Neighborhood Listen, local CVS pharmacist / host Burnt Millipede (Paul F. Tompkins) and local realtor / host Joan Pedestrian (Nicole Parker) discuss a lost green parrot, a mystery whistler, and all things Doug (Brett Morris). Plus, we meet Vanity (Maria Blasucci), a suspicious "carrot red-haired" woman who was caught snooping on potted plants. Make sure to listen and subscribe to THE NEIGHBORHOOD LISTEN, Tuesdays on Earwolf!
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6/26/2020 • 54 minutes, 6 seconds
154. The Best Guy for the Best Buy with Zach and Jess
This week on OFF BOOK 3.5, Zach and Jess do a Best Buy meets Willy Wonka musical! With songs like "So Many Treasures", "Big Mechanical Friends" and "Why Oh Why for This Best Buy", this episode will be a better treat than a chocolate river!
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6/23/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 26 seconds
153. The Gift from B4 with Zach and Jess
It's a time traveling musical with Jess and Zach and Woodbert the Wooden Frog! With songs like "A Creek Becomes A River", "Treehouse! We Have a Treehouse!", and "2 for 1", you'll wanna hide in your treehouse and listen to this episode forever!
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6/16/2020 • 57 minutes, 54 seconds
152. A "Classic" Episode! with Jess McKenna + Zach Reino
It's OFF BOOK 2.0 (3.0?) and Jess and Zach are doing a classic live OFF BOOK musical with Scott on the keys and Brett on the frets, together but apart! Will it work? You'll have to tune in to find out!
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6/10/2020 • 59 minutes, 39 seconds
151. Undercovers with Off Book + Tawny Newsome!
Best friend of the show + star of the new Netflix series, Space Force, Tawny Newsome is undercovers this week with Jess, Zach and the rest of the band! Find out more about "Barrel Racing", a "No Thank You Pasta" song, a "Wrap Up Rap" and more!
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6/3/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes
150. Undercovers with Off Book, Seth Morris + Dannah Phirman!
This week on another Undercovers with Off Book episode, the insanely hilarious Earwolf favs Seth Morris + Dannah Phirman, hosts of the live variety show Brighter! join the gang for some fun. We got songs about "Buff Tom Hanks", a "Mock Trial Sock Hop" and... improv?! It's true!
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5/26/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
149. OFF BOOK Live! From the REACH Festival at the Kennedy Center
It's a very special OFF BOOK live from the Kennedy Center, with a performance of the brand new musical: "Treasure The Lobster"! With songs like "Pinchy Red Guy", "Eat Him At Your Wedding" and "I Treasure the Treasury", you will fully treasure this new classic ep!
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5/19/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
148. OFF BOOK Live!: The 6th Annual Trill Comedy Fest
A special live episode out from behind the paywall! Jess and Zach are live from the 6th Annual Trill Comedy Fest in Houston, TX with "The Magic Truth", the musical! A true fan favorite!
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5/12/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
147. Undercovers with Off Book + Podcast: The Ride!
We're back Undercovers this week with 2/3 of the hilarious show, Podcast: The Ride! Jason Sheridan and Mike Carlson join Jess, Zach and the fam band to talk and sing about "Ludwig von Koopa", "Watto" and "Duffy and Shellie May", the Disney bears.
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5/5/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 30 seconds
146. Bachelor Quest! with The 2 Johnnies
All the way from Ireland, comedy duo The 2 Johnnies (and their camera crew!), join Zach and Jess for a special pre-quarantine in-studio episode! With songs like "Officer Goodbody", "Stung By Queen Bee" and "Ooh Kyle Finished Up Well", you'll be tempted to go to a night bar ASAP!
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4/28/2020 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
145. Undercovers with Off Book, Lauren Lapkus and Erin Whitehead!
We've got not one, but *two* special guests this week in our Zoom hangs! Lauren Lapkus and Erin Whitehead join Jess, Zach and the family band for some quality chats and songs like "Spicy Chili Glaze", "Back Cubes" and "Villain Appetizers".
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4/21/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 11 seconds
144. Undercovers with Off Book, Nicole Parker and the Family Band!
Another episode in quarantine, which means another episode brought to you by "What Sound Does the Wooden Frog Make?", but this time, with friend of the show, Nicole Parker! With a song by Holly Hunter, "Baby Sharks 1, 2, 3", a "Soup" rap and more!
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4/14/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 14 seconds
143. Father Bod, Bird Feeders, and Ladies In The Chat
It’s another special Undercovers episode with Off Book and the Family Band! Everyone chats about deep fake nudes, bird feeders, ladies only chats, and more to inspire songs like “Father Bod”, “Should I Trust That Weird Clear House?”, and “Ladies In The Chat”.
Presented by “What Sound Does The Wooden Frog Make?”
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4/7/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 37 seconds
142. Undercovers with Off Book and the Family Band
On a special quarantined episode, Off Book and the Family Band chat about soft pants, Zoom, Tiger King, and more to inspire songs like ““Need a Softer Touch”, “6 Alphas On The Zoom”, and “I am a King With a Tiger Next To Me.” Presented by “What Sound Does A Wooden Frog Make?”
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3/31/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
141. Some Kind of Hero The Musical: Live from Seattle
Live from Seattle, Zach and Jess bring you an all new musical packed with online streaming services, superpowers, and more! With songs like “We Gotta Stay Quiet In Our Best Friend’s Closet”, “What Is Broken Trust? If It’s Over Disney Plus”, and “It’s Fun To Come Out of a Cake For Sure!”, it’s a musical that follow’s a hero’s journey as they discover their superpowers!
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3/24/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 29 seconds
140. Jackie Johnson in Heaven Is A Drop of Jupiter: The Musical
Jackie Johnson (Natch Beaut) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a heaven hotel, William Shakespeare, the Jupiter Council, and more. With songs like “Heavenly (Welcome to Heaven)”, “In My Heaven”, and “My Name Is William”, it’s a heavenly musical that will take you through space and time!
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3/17/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
139. Jason Mantzoukas in Off Book: Undercover
Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?) joins Zach and Jess for a special Off Book: Undercover! Jason chats with Zach and Jess about anxiety dreams, childhood movies, and Joe Pesci which inspires songs like “Dream Mom”, “It’s a House of Raccoons”, and “Nobody Pandered To You.”
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3/10/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 51 seconds
138. Live from Vancouver with Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of The Doughboys
Live from Vancouver, Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger (The Doughboys) join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with giraffes, a villainous wildebeest, and more. With songs like “I Wish I Could Reach”, “If I’m Not A Giraffe, You Legally Have To Tell Me”, and “The Bone Graveyard”, it’s the perfect musical for giraffe fans!
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3/3/2020 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
137. Laser Malena-Webber in Dungeons and Datings: The Musical
Laser Malena-Webber (The Doubleclicks, UCB) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with friends playing D&D, orange soda, older sisters, and more. With songs like “Join This Party (Roll With Me)”, “Your Sister Is A Babe, Riley”, and “Will You Guys Just Be Cool About My Sister?”, it’s the perfect musical for D&D fans!
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2/25/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
136. Jiavani Linayao in Shuffle Off To Buffalo: The Musical
Jiavani Linayao (Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Baby Wants Candy) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with dreamers, friendship, train barons, and more. With songs like “Shuffle Off To Buffalo”, “I’ll Know When I Get To Buffalo”, and “The Track To Friendship”, it’s the perfect companion for your next train adventure!
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2/18/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
135. Carl Tart in Deep Thought Quest: The Musical
Carl Tart (The Flagrant Ones, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with mountain mystics, riddle trolls, and more. With songs like “I Know That I’ve Got A Deep Thought”, “Don’t Go Up That Mountain, No! No!”, “Boots, Milk, Oats!”, it’s the only musical that features the classic character Cornish Shawn!
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2/11/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 57 seconds
134. Vicky Vox in Husky Hullabaloo: The Musical
Vicky Vox (Doing Great) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a bunch of huskies in Alaska, sexy scary wolves, and more. With songs like “Can I Just Say? (Husky Hullabaloo)”, “A Sexy Scary Wolf”, and “Your Right There Place”, it’s a musical that follows three huskies on an adventure you won’t want to miss!
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2/4/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 19 seconds
133. Scott Aukerman in In The Name of Love The Musical: Logan Actually
Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Threedom) returns to Off Book and joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a future with finite love, cyber scientists, Bono & Edgebot, and more. With songs like “We Gotta Put Our Love On Lock”, “What Can We Do? (So You Can Love You Too)”, and “We Used To Love Our Cars”, it’s the perfect musical for anyone who needs a little more love in their life!
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1/28/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 30 seconds
132. Laci Mosley in Are You Aware?: The Musical
Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess, Florida Girls) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with talking turtles, a family of scientists, and more. With songs like “Knock, Knock, Were You Aware?”, “We Finally Got Some Money”, and “What is Science? (Don’t Call Our Mom)”, it’s the perfect musical for anyone who wonders what turtles would say if they could speak!
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1/21/2020 • 59 minutes, 9 seconds
131. Sara Caplan in The Puppet Formerly Known As Prince: The Musical
Sara Caplan (Baby Wants Candy) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a puppet show, a dumb prince, the Kingdom of Squelch, and more. With songs like “Could it Be A Subversive Puppet Show?”, “You Better Not Laugh At Me”, and “The Throne Isn’t Yours (Until You Take It So)”, you’ll have a royal good time listening to this musical!
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1/14/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
130. Jackie Tohn in The Private School Bus: The Musical
Happy New Year sleepy babies! Jackie Tohn (GLOW) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a private school bus, green lights, bear building, and more. With songs like “Private School Bus,” “In a School With No Kids,” and “School is Everywhere (School Is Everything),” it’s the perfect back to school musical!
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1/7/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 7 seconds
129. Live from the Chicago Podcast Festival with Nathan Jansen
Nathan Jansen (Baby Wants Candy) joins Zach and Jess live from the Chicago Podcast Festival for an all new musical packed dinner parties, pocket birds, and more. With songs like “We Need Super Hubba Ralph Right Now”, “A Vase, A Vase, A Vase, What Is a Vase?”, and “Talking Peacocks”, it’s the perfect musical for bird lovers! Plus, stay tuned for a special Happy Paul F. Days treat at the end!
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12/31/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 7 seconds
128. Paul F. Tompkins in Tales from a Cozy Cabin: The Musical
To keep the Paul F. Days tradition going, we have Paul F. Tompkins back on the pod for a very special and festive episode featuring a cozy cabin, three storytellers, and Maurice the Dirtman. Plus, the return of the annual holiday tradition of Switchmas!
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12/24/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 7 seconds
127. Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker in Flamingle All The Way: The Musical
Happy Paul F. Days! Happy Parker Days! Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen) join Zach and Jess once again for an all new musical packed with a Christmas Flamingo, poison dart frogs, and more. With songs like “Do You Know About A Christmas Flamingo?”, “Pantone, Peloton, Pantene the Shampoo”, and “Give Them A Little Jingle and See If They’ll Flamingo With You”, it’s the only musical inspired by a Christmas Flamingo you’ll need to listen to!
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12/17/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
181. Paul F. Tompkins in A Happy Paul F. Days Bonus!
To keep the Paul F. Days tradition going, we have Paul F. Tompkins back on the pod for a very special and festive aeronautical bonus episode for Sleepy Babies new and old!
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12/12/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 47 seconds
126. Robin Lord Taylor in Cincinnati: The Musical
Robin Lord Taylor (Gotham, You) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with druids, a normal Spaghetti Chili restaurant, and more. With songs like “Build Cincinnati”, “Commute Through the Mist”, and “Brave Brave Explorers (In the Greater Ohio Area), it’s the perfect musical for Cincinnati fanatics!
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12/10/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 19 seconds
125. Paul F. Tompkins in We Forgot About Helium: The Musical
Recorded live from Outside Lands in San Francisco, Paul F. Tompkins (Threedom, The Neighborhood Listen) join Zach and Jess once again for an all new musical packed with scientists, business people at Johnson & Johnson (A Family Company), adult band-aids, and more. With songs like “We Forgot About Helium”, “Stop It’s None of Our Business (To Be Creative)”, and “Are We Paying You For This Part”, it’s the perfect musical for creative AND business people!
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12/3/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 13 seconds
124. Jimmy Pardo and Eliot Hochberg in Four People Who Decided To Eat Food: The Musical
Jimmy Pardo and Eliot Hochberg (Never Not Funny) join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a cul-de-sac of loners for Thanksgiving, talking pies, and more! With songs like “Dinner For Just Me”, “I Think It’s Called A Thanks Pal”, and “There’s So Much To Be Thankful For (When Browsing the 7-Eleven Store)”, it’s the only Thanksgiving musical you’ll need this year!
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11/26/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 11 seconds
123. Zeke Nicholson in Destiny TBD: The Musical
Zeke Nicholson (White Women, A.P. Bio, Miracle Workers) joins Zach and Jess once again for an all new musical packed with a society where your name dictates what you do, swamps, the Council of Elders, and more! With songs like “What’s In A Name? (Your Destiny Is)”, “You Can Choose Your Family”, and “TBD”, it’s an inspirational musical that follows one person’s journey to find their true calling!
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11/19/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 5 seconds
122. Mermaid (Candace Quarrels and Brittany Campbell) in Chicago Is Nice: The Musical
Candace Quarrels and Brittany Campbell of the band Mermaid join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with Groupon employees, Chicago’s famous architectural boat tour, and more! With songs like “Chicago Can Be Nice”, “Experiences at Bold Prices”, and “Name One More Time That I Lied”, it’s a musical love letter to Chicago!
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11/12/2019 • 58 minutes, 32 seconds
121. Matt Jones in HomeHeart Makeover Edition: The Musical
Matt Jones (El Camino, Breaking Bad, Bob Hearts Abishola) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a neighborhood full of houses touched by makeover shows, HGTV producers, and more! With songs like “Good Morning Makeover Street”, “Never Fall In Love Again”, and “A Slob Decorates Your Living Room Starring Mark”, it’s the best home makeover musical you’ll ever hear!
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11/5/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes
120. Drew Tarver, Jon Mackey, Dan Lippert of Big Grande in Creeps, Thieves, and Things With Wings: The Musical
Drew Tarver, Jon Mackey, and Dan Lippert of Big Grande join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a hospital full of creeps, little larceny girls, birds, and more! With songs like “One, Two, Three, You’ll Fall Asleep”, “Satan Doesn’t Have A Car (God Has a Really Cool Car)”, and “Little Larceny Ladies”, it’s a musical full of monsters just in time to celebrate Halloween!
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10/29/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
119. Oscar Montoya in Lord of the Stops: Fellowship of the Pots
Oscar Montoya (Spanish Aqui Presents) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with the Stop Family, a mirror world, and more! With songs like “We Had To Stop Stop Stop (For A Roll Call of the Family Stop)”, “In the Mirror World”, and “One Stop To Stop Them All”, it’s possibly the beginning of an epic trilogy!
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10/22/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 14 seconds
118. Paul Sabourin in Barn of Darkness: The Musical
Paul Sabourin (Paul and Storm) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with family secrets, corn mazes, vampires, and more! With songs like “Can’t Get Enough of Screaming at the Scary Stuff”, “Keep That Secret Close To Your Heart”, “How Many People in this Town Have Bones?”, it’s a bone chilling fright of a good time!
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10/15/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 2 seconds
117. Erin Whitehead in Skating Unlimited: The Musical
Erin Whitehead (Wild Horses) returns to join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with an adult party at a roller-skating rink, Red Robin corporate, and more. With songs like “Can Other Things Be Unlimited”, “No Accounting For How You Lift Me Up”, and “Slow (Couple’s Skate)”, it’ll make you want to put on your skating shoes and get on the rink!
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10/8/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 26 seconds
116. Conan O'Brien (A Surprise Cameo!), Paul F. Tompkins + Nicole Parker in Look Who’s Talking To You: The Musical
Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with comedian babies, jealous fathers, and more! With songs like “Your Baby Might Not Be Cute”, “I am Your Baby Look Who’s Talking To You”, “Buy A Stupid Little Sack For Your Baby”, it’s the only talking baby musical you need in your life! Plus, a surprise cameo from Conan O’Brien!
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10/1/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 55 seconds
115. Matt Rogers in A Gay Rock: The Musical
Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) joins Zach and Jess live from the Bell House in Brooklyn for an all new musical packed with space travel, gay rocks, and more! With songs like “The First Gay Rock (That We Know Of)”, “A Physical Description”, and “Stewing Over Soup”, it’s the only space love story you need to listen to!
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9/24/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 47 seconds
114. Carl Tart in Billionaires and Future Children: The Musical
Carl Tart (The Flagrant Ones, Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins Zach and Jess live from the 21st Del Close Marathon in Los Angeles for an all new musical packed with billionaires, future children, and more! With songs like “That’s Our Time”, “Pick Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps”, and “Are You a Liar Kalaya?”, it’s the only futuristic musical in which children rule the world that matters!
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9/17/2019 • 59 minutes, 16 seconds
113. Switched Off Book
On this very special episode of OFF BOOK, we join forces with Nate and Charlie of SWITCHED ON POP for the ultimate podcast crossover! While Jess, Zach, Scott, Dana and Brett do their improvised musical thing, the guys break down the sound and structure of a musical and ask all the burning behind-the-scenes questions of how OFF BOOK really happens! This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss.
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9/10/2019 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 2 seconds
112. Stephen Foster, Rod Damer, and Chuck Pelletier of The Green Room in A Hot Dog In King What’s His Name’s Court: The Musical
Creators of the award-winning critically acclaimed musical The Green Room (Stephen Foster, Rod Damer, and Chuck Pelletier) join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a hot dog feast, a Royal Court, jesters, and more! With songs like “The King Has Ordered a Hot Dog”, “Little People”, and “Who Would Have Ever Thought That a Bunch of Makers Would Make It to the Ball”, it’s a royal musical you’ve been waiting for!
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9/3/2019 • 57 minutes, 39 seconds
111. Ben Siemon in Avengers Infinity Monopoly Company War: The Musical
Ben Siemon (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Ducktales) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with superhero cars, a sewer community, the Infinity Company, and more! With songs like “Avengers Assemble (For Something That Resembles A Monopoly)”, “Normal Guy (Who Wants A Normal Car)”, and “We’re Here To Bust the Trust”, it’s the best superhero musical not affiliated with a large entertainment company!
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8/27/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 57 seconds
110. The Cooties in Keeping Pace with Pace: The Musical
The Cooties (Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz, Jacob Jeffries) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with musical campers, the legacy dance, and more! With songs like “I Can’t Wait To See What Bunk I’m Gonna Be”, “That’s Your Legacy”, and “We Need All Of Your Butt”, it’s the best soundtrack for your next camping trip!
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8/20/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 40 seconds
109. Ross Bryant + Nick Mandernach in Every Place I Cry Returns
Jess and Zach are locked out of the studio again while Every Place I Cry, the emo band with 4 lead singers including Neal Nocturne (Ross Bryant) and Moshe Black (Nick Mandernach), plus Aloysius Moody (Scott Passarella), And You Will Know Me By My Trail of Picks (Brett Morris) and Pain A’wiccans (Dana Wickens) record a doc of their latest studio session. With tear inducing tunes like “Make No Mistake (You’ll Never Be A Snake)”, “Make Room For Snacks”, and “Rumspringa!” you won’t be ashamed to release your true emotions after listening to this special ep.
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8/13/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
108. Lilan Bowden in Lanessa Shredder Professional Sledder: The Musical
Lilan Bowden (Andi Mack) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with a beautiful ski resort, professional sledders, skiers, and snowboarders, and more! With songs like “Good Morning Mountain”, “Lanessa, Lanessa, Lanessa”, and “You Are Because You Shred”, it’s the perfect companion for your next ski trip!
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8/6/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 45 seconds
107. Chris Redd in 7th Eleven Heaventh: The Musical
Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live, Popstar) joins Zach and Jess live from the Moontower Comedy Festival for an all new musical packed with all things 7-Eleven! With songs like “Eleven 7-Elevens”, “Why Is It All Difficult?”, and “Roller Roller Roller, We Keep It Rollin’”, it’s the perfect musical for every 7-Eleven fan!This episode is brought to you by Briogeo (www.briogeohair.com code: OFFBOOK) and Proactiv (www.proactiv.com/BOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/30/2019 • 57 minutes, 29 seconds
106. Colleen Ballinger in High School Musicals: The Musical
Colleen Ballinger (Miranda Sings) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with performing arts high school students, tap dancing, a Game of Thrones/Les Miserables/Nudist Colony musical, and more! With songs like “Full of Hot Air”, “Every Breath Belongs To Us”, “We Can Do It Together”, it’s the high school musical you’ve always wanted!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/23/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 47 seconds
105. Mary Hollis Inboden in Manners Etiquette Adventure: The Musical
Mary Hollis Inboden (American Princess, The Righteous Gemstones) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with a capybara, hover boards, a river man, and more! With songs like “Manners Matter Yes”, “Teachable Moment”, and “What Is With the Hoverboard? ”, it’s a manners adventure you won’t want to miss!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK) and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/offbook).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/16/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
104. Heather Anne Campbell and Nick Wiger in The Cat 5 & The Bad Boys: The Musical
Heather Anne Campbell and Nick Wiger (How Did This Get Played?) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with crazy cat ladies, the drug from Limitless, boat dogs, and more! With songs like “Drink 5 Slurpees, You Can Be a Cop From Outer Space”, “The Cat 5”, and “Bad Boys But We’re Good At Being Bad Boys”, this ep is an essential listen for cat and dog lovers!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/9/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
103. The Magic Tavern in Wet Fly Story: The Musical
Arnie Niekamp, Adal Rifai, and Matt Young (Hello From the Magic Tavern) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with hammerhead sharks, sky-writing jets, coast guard officers, and more! With songs like "Who's Ready for a Shark Attack?," "American Shores," and "Best Not Forget Your SPF," this ep is the ultimate summer sing-along blockbuster!Season 3 of Hello From The Magic Tavern begins July 22nd!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/2/2019 • 56 minutes, 1 second
102. Eliot Glazer in Love Island: Normal Edition
Eliot Glazer (Broad City, Teachers) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with British young singles, reality show drama, federal agents, and more! With songs like “Are We Gonna Get Mental Tonight Bruv?”, “What We Need Is Love”, and “Two Truths Und A Lie”, this ep will become your new reality obsession!This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK) and Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/25/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes
101. James Adomian in What’s The Tea? The Musical
James Adomian (The Underculture) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with mysterious tea shops, witches, a blood moon, and more! With songs like “Have a Cup of Tea and Let It Play Out”, “First Foot In The Door”, and “Can We Trick The Witch?”, this ep is the perfect companion to a good cup of tea!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/18/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 11 seconds
100. Cats 2
For the 100th episode of Off Book, Zach and Jess proudly present CATS 2! With songs like “Tim, The Cat That Is Planning a Trip to New York”, “Ringtail LeCannes: The Cat who is Definitely not a Raccoon”, and “Bumblegrabs, The Cat Who Drives A Kite”, it’s the sequel to Cats you’ve been waiting for your whole life!CAST:Scott Aukerman - Tim, the cat who's planning a trip to New YorkRoss Bryant - Ringtail LeCannes, the cat who is definitely not a raccoonJohn Hartman - Slemony LicketsJamie Denbo - Lexapronacious, the clinical depression and anxiety catBetsy Sodaro and Jon Gabrus - Toonie and Büts, the cartwheel sixty-nining catsPaul F. Tompkins - Citrusta, the edible arrangements catMitra Jouhari - BurnarellaTawny Newsome - Bumblegrabs, the cat who drives a kiteCarl Tart - Uncle Mittenfuzz, the cat mechanic who works on everybody's cat carNicole Parker - Stumbleshins, the pregnant bedrest catBAND:Scott Passarella - KeysDan Wessels - KeysDana Wickens - DrumsBrett Morris - Guitar This episode is brought to you by Aladdin the Musical (www.aladdinthemusical.com).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/11/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
99. Lucas Hazlett in Mirage a Trois
Lucas Hazlett (American Princess) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with mirages, scary camels, a chronicler, and more! With songs like “Boy Debate”, “Friggin’ Hot In The Desert”, and “Desert Love”, this ep will make you want to go on your own desert adventure!This episode is brought to you by Original Grain (www.originalgrain.com code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/4/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
98. Demi Adejuyigbe and Miel Bredouw in Knights of the Wow Table: The Musical
Demi Adejuyigbe and Miel Bredouw (Punch Up The Jam) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with the Knights of the Round Table, dragons and lizards, squires, and more! With songs like “A Helmet Match”, “Knights are Friends with Other Knights”, and “That’s Not A Unicorn”, this ep will take you back to medieval times! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK) and Original Grain (www.originalgrain.com code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/28/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 15 seconds
97. Briga Heelan in Air Supply: The Musical Live from Dynasty Typewriter
Briga Heelan (Great News, Love) joins Zach and Jess live at the Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles for an all new musical filled with pyramid schemes, so much sawdust, hotel cookies, and more! With songs like “Here’s the Biz, We Love Pyramids”, “Sunken Cost”, “We Gotta Sell Air”, these tunes will get you movin’ and make you business savvy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/21/2019 • 53 minutes, 46 seconds
96. Joel Kim Booster in Summer Stock: The Musical
Joel Kim Booster (Shrill) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with horny ghosts, stage managers, a possible murder plot, and more! With songs like “Who Lost Their Virginity?“, “Kate’s Gonna Manage It All”, and “F**k Me Again”, this ep will give you a new admiration for theatre!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/14/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 27 seconds
95. Jamie Denbo in Your Future Bride
Jamie Denbo (American Princess, Beverly in LA) joins Jess and Zach once again for an all new musical packed with great hair, a drunk psychic, three kids in a wedding dress, and more! With songs like “You Care About My Hair”, “Here Comes the Bride, Three Kids As A Bride”, and “We Only Have Alcohol”, you’ll want this ep playing at your salon!This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/7/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
94. Superego (Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville) in Oscars? I Barely Know Her!
Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, and Mark McConville of Superego join Jess and Zach in-studio for an all new musical packed with the champagne of beer, your favorite friend Ding Dong, the animated short “Grumpy Mumps,” and more! With songs like “We All Have A Part In Our Heart of Grumpy Mumps”, “Look In A Closet”, and “Dreams Come True”, this ep is the perfect soundtrack for your next Oscar viewing party!This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/30/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 5 seconds
93. Alice Wetterlund in Jazz Is All About The Love You Don’t Play
Actor and comedian Alice Wetterlund (Treks and the City) joins Jess and Zach in-studio for an all new musical packed with flakes, lonely bar patrons, cool Jazz musicians, and more! With songs like “Jazz Yourself”, “Flake On Me”, “You Do What You Want”, this ep will keep you groovin’ to that sweet Jazz sound!This episode is brought to you by Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/OFFBOOK) and Vrbo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/23/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 6 seconds
92. Jon Gabrus + Betsy Sodaro in Off Bell
Jon Gabrus and Betsy Sodaro join Jess, Zach, Brett on the Frets, guest pianist Dan Wessels and guest drummer Eric Kalver for a Taco Bell musical packed with Boscar the Meanie and Kurt his friend, kidney stones, 4 Carls, taco spells and more! With songs like "We Don't Give a F***", "The Man Behind the Puppet" and "Taco Hell / Taco Well" you won't need a fourth meal after listening to this live show. This episode is brought to you by Vrbo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/16/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 51 seconds
91. Paul Scheer in My Acquaintance
Paul Scheer is back and in-studio with Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with parties, Frog Bob, Peter Teeter, submarines, plus guest pianist Sam Johnides and more! With songs like "Who Will Get On? (And Who Will Get Off?)", "Secret Man, Code Name:____" and "Preemptive Strike", this ep will go from your acquaintance to your best friend in a heart beat!This episode is brought to you by Vrbo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/9/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 3 seconds
90. Taylor Ortega in Hang On, Collider
Actor, comedian and writer Taylor Ortega (Kim Possible) joins Jess and Zach for a scientific musically packed with black holes, quarks, Swedish scientists flipping switches, and more! With songs like "Do It For Science", "Win Win" and "Ride or Die", listening to this new ep on repeat will definitely be on your tiny bucket list!This episode is brought to you by Buy It or Don’t, Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/OFFBOOK), and Vrbo app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/2/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 35 seconds
89. Gary Anthony Williams in "What's Going On in Wisconsin?"
The incredible Gary Anthony Williams (I'm Sorry) joins Jess and Zach for Wisconsin-based musical packed with family secrets, wolf choirs, cow dates and more! With songs like "What's Goin' On Wisconsin?", "Madison Tradition" and "Jobinson Johnson", this new show will definitely please you and your pack! This episode is brought to you by The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL) and Caavo (www.caavo.com code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/26/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
88. Douglas Widick in Tacoma Valley
Douglas Widick of musical improv and hip-hop improv fame joins Jess and Zach for an all-new musical packed with hacks, robots, 12 steps, the "4-Hour Body" and more. With songs like "Tim Ferris Facts", "Buddy, You Gotta Move" and "Hack Tacoma Quickly" you'll "Find Your Rocky Road" with these new tunes. Plus, stay til the end for a special John Mayer guitar guy rap!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK), Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) code: OSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/19/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 16 seconds
87. Sasheer Zamata in What's in Thrift Store?
Actress and comedian Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live, Pizza Mind [sasheer.com]) joins Zach and Jess for a new musical packed with anthropomorphic clothing, Mykonos references, Macklemore and more! With songs like "Really Need A Sweater", "Fun Memory of Gary" and "Denim Swan Song", you'll never want to donate these songs to the thrift shop!This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/12/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
86. Rebekka Johnson in No Art in Berlin
Rebekka Johnson (GLOW [netflix.com] on Netflix) joins Jess and Zach in all new artistic musical filled with hot bods at the beach, being creative in a Berlin jail, orgies, and more! With songs like "Chairs and Tables (But No Friends)", "Everyone Here Is An Artist", and "Big Breakfast" you won't want to escape this new ep!This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/OFFBOOK) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/5/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
85. 85. Andy Daly in Everything is Prozactly What I Need
The one and only Andy Daly joins Zach and Jess this week in an all-new musical packed with sexy archery, searching for a summer job, shooting your dick and candy! With songs like "I Hate Everything", "Arrow Is A Dick" and the special "When I Eat The Food" bonus song at the end, you'll quote, but definitely won't quit, this new episode! This episode is brought to you by Harold Ramis Film School (www.ramisfilmschool.com) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/26/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
84. Felicia Day and Colton Dunn in The Little Mermaid & Bryce Dallas Howard
Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog) and Colton Dunn (Superstore) from Voyage to the Stars [itunes.apple.com] join Jess and Zach in an all-new improvised musical packed with egg laying, mermaids, Bryce Dallas Howard, little crabs and more! With songs like "Friends Take A Bubble Bath", "Jackpot", and "Is This a Twist?", you'll feel like you're on a party bus to Vegas listening to this new ep! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/19/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 1 second
83. Janet Varney + Steve Berg in Night at the Natural History Museum
Janet Varney and Steve Berg from the new series Voyage to the Stars joins Jess and Zach for a museum musical packed with security guards, sexy Egypt wings, monkeys, two Owen Wilsons and more! With songs like "We Could Be History", "Thank You For Not Making Fun of Me When I Farted", and "I'm Hungry (For Friendship & Food)" you won't stop saying "WOWWWWWWW" this epic ep! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/12/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 8 seconds
82. Luke Null in "What's in a Name?"
Luke Null of Saturday Night Live fame joins Jess and Zach this week with multiple Brent's, cold balloons, 5th grade best (appetizer?) friends, and more! With songs like "What Other Dips Are Legit?", "Fly on Wings & Cheese" and "Pee Your Pants", you won't stop dipping into this tasty ep! This episode is brought to you by The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/5/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 39 seconds
75. Paul F. Tompkins + Nicole Parker in A Cup of Christmas
A holiday classic is here again with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker and a new musical filled with diners, candles, a snowy winter's night, original Christmas songs, coffee, cat and dog raps, and more! With songs like "Will This Be The Cup?", "A Classic Action Man", and "Candle Candle (Candle)", all of your holiday wishes will come true with these new tunes. Plus, stay tuned til the end for the annual holiday tradition of the 12 Days of... you'll see. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK), Palm (www.palm.com), Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK), VRBO app, and Robinhood (OFFBOOK.robinhood.com).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/19/2018 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 10 seconds
23. O Little Town Of Doggywood (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, Nicole Parker)
Off Book favorites Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation) and Nicole Parker (Wicked, MadTV) are back together for a new holiday musical with a candy-canine twist in the town of Doggywood! With songs like "Puppy Christmas Train", "Throw Me A Bone", and "Best Friends Bearing Bacon", you'll be panting for more of these sweet sounding treats!This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com/OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/19/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 52 seconds
13. Attorney At Love (w/ Nicole Parker)
The incredible Nicole Parker (Wicked, MAD TV) joins Jess and Zach to star this legally-amazing new musical with attorneys, astrological signs, trains and much more. You won't "object!" to "Nobody Says No To Michael Buble", "Train Game", "Are You Ready To Tell The Truth" or any of the show stoppers in this awesome episode. This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/10/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 22 seconds
12. Electric Daisy Jamboree (w/ Matt Besser)
Matt Besser, host of Earwolf's improv4humans / creator of the new punk-rock musical Stolen Idea, stars in the new (and first?) EDM-musical "Electric Daisy Jamboree". In a festival full of robot DJs, drugs, buckets, a "Pine Tree Experience", and more, will a father and daughter grow closer as a family? With songs like "Nerd Rage", "Duke of the Porta-Potties" and "My Daughter is Me" you will be sure to feel the bass drop in your heart. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/3/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
10. Always Sad, Always Happy (w/ Will Hines)
Will Hines (Screw It We're Just Gonna Talk About The Beatles) joins Zach and Jess for the new musical "Always Sad, Always Happy": a tale of spies, ruptured organs, bread, and of course... love. "We Really Hit The Mark in Denmark", "Sneaky Smiley Spy" and "Starcrossed Lovers" are just some of the stand out numbers in this show of Shakespearean-proportions. This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/19/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
9. All Of Our Business (w/ Erin Whitehead)
Erin Whitehead (Wild Horses) joins the cast of the feline-robot-dessert-office supply romantic musical, ALL OF OUR BUSINESS. "CFO Is You", "Some Loves" and "That's What The Cats Are Doing" are just some of the highlights of this groundbreaking new show. "You Will Never Be The Same" after listening to this one! This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK) and Leesa (www.leesa.com/offbook).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/12/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes
8. Everything Is Nature (w/ Mike Still)
Mike Still (Hard Nation) leads the cast of the new flora and fauna-filled musical, "Everything Is Nature". Raccoons, crabs, and park rangers join together for songs like "Kill A Bunch of Humans", "Dry & Wet" and more. Plus, stay til the end for a special song from "CONTACT: The Musical"!This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/5/2017 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
7. Run to you Bride (w/ Fran Gillespie)
Fran Gillespie (SNL, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later) stars in this new musical of bridal proportions. With songs like "Hell Yes (Because of the Dress), "A Little Bit Bad" and "When Your Dad's John Cena", you'll be dancing down the aisle in no time. Plus, stay tuned til the end for a new segment: "Deep Cut"! This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: OFFBOOK) and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/29/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
6. Wolf/Tuck: LIVE! (w/ D’Arcy Carden, Paul Scheer)
D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Broad City) and Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made?, The League) star in a new musical about sexy night hikes, wolves disguised as little girls giving relationship advice, and wolves taking over a Home Depot. Recorded live at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles, theater-goers will be entranced by such stand-out hits as “Let My Wolf Out Tonight,” “Corporate Animal,” “Find the Wolf Man,” and many more. Stick around for a behind the scenes discussion about the production with the cast and crew!This episode is sponsored by Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/offbook), Leesa (www.leesa.com/offbook), and ModCloth (www.modcloth.com code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/22/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 58 seconds
5. Leaving Your Heart On The Field (w/ Betsy Sodaro)
It's a tale of competing teenage soccer teams in the brand-new musical "LEAVING YOUR HEART ON THE FIELD." Betsy Sodaro joins in for the musical offering of a lifetime by way of hit numbers such as "Sports Boner", "Empty Nest Syndrome", "You Like My Face" and many more in this timeless classic that will remind you that with every new day comes a new kid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/15/2017 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
4. Curses Curses Curses! (w/ Jamie Denbo)
Jamie Denbo (Orange is the New Black, Ronna and Beverly) stars in a very explicit new musical about the conflicts between children, their parents, witches and talking horses. Theater-goers will be entranced by such stand-out hits as "Sleepin' With Barbara", "Parenting is Hard" and "Children Are Our Future”, but never forget that ponies are also the future, the future for horses. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK) and Leesa (www.leesa.com/offbook).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/8/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
3. Pillaging For Your Dreams (w/ Drew Tarver)
Bears, pirates, pigs and more come to together in this brand new musical set on both the high seas and the backwoods of Georgia. With songs like "Jeep Lifestyle", "Was I A Bad Son?" and the new hit classic "Sixpack Pete", you'll be humming these tunes for hours.This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/1/2017 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
2. Sham Wowowow (w/ Mary Holland)
In the new mall-centric musical, "SHAM WOWOWOW", Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino are joined by Mary Holland in a story of competition, As-Seen-On-TV products, pretzels and more. Hear such showstopping hits like "Let Me Tell You (Sham Wow)", "I Like To Go In My House" and "You Want A Man (Also A Boy)", and more in this highly-anticipated new musical. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/25/2017 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
1. Shrugging Destiny (w/ Paul F. Tompkins)
In the premiere episode of OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino welcome guest Paul F. Tompkins to the stage in the brand new musical "SHRUGGING DESTINY". With the sure-to-be classic songs "Put Yourself First", "No One Wants To Eat At Chipotle", "Dang Dang Dang", and more, you'll be listening to this show over and over again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/25/2017 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds
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7/17/2017 • 3 minutes, 40 seconds
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