Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Bonus Bang: Adam Scott, Will Hines, Suzi Barrett (Hot 4 Scott)
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Sep 4, 2025 This week, shoe designer Thomas Mashed Potatoes shares his Oxford shoe obsession and details the controversy surrounding his banned Etsy shop. Meanwhile, Dutch romance novelist Mariska Beenaboutta talks about her freshly completed debut, 'The Polder Model,' delving into the quirks of love stories. Adam Scott joins in with insider scoops from the revival of 'Party Down' and even teases alternate titles for 'Severance.' The conversation flows with humor, nostalgia, and a unique take on fashion and storytelling.
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Alternate Titles For Severance
- Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman joke about alternate titles including Horndogs and other offbeat names considered for Severance.
- They reveal Severance ultimately won out from a shortlist of quirky contenders and brainstorming humor.
Commit Time To Watch The Series
- Adam asks listeners to watch all nine episodes of Severance before the finale and recommends spreading viewing over days if needed.
- He frames nine hours of the show as a modest commitment compared with other entertainment choices.
The Oxford Obsession
- Thomas Mashed Potatoes introduces himself as an Oxford-focused shoe designer and explains wingtip/brogue details and narrow-toe tradition.
- He mixes craft talk with eccentric personal bits like learning Braille and semaphore during Boy Scouts.
