Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Crust Is Gutters, Undercarriage Is Grundle (Ben Schwartz, Ryan Gaul, Gil Ozeri)
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Jan 5, 2026 
Ben Schwartz, a beloved comedian and actor known for his unique character work, returns for his annual visit, diving into the chaos of missed texts and his latest Sonic role. Chave Portnoy, an entrepreneurial pizza reviewer and brother of Dave Portnoy, brings laughs as he shares his quirky 'Two Bites' pizza critique and family anecdotes. Meanwhile, Dr. Sweetchat 2.0, the comedic AI cube, engages the group with hilarious pick-up lines and absurd scenarios. The blend of banter, pizza humor, and tech wit keeps the laughs rolling!
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Longstanding Annual Tradition
- Ben Schwartz has been the show’s traditional first-episode guest for 14 years straight and just hit his 40th appearance.
- He and Scott trade playful riffs about credits, roles, and recurring nicknames that show their long-running rapport.
Text Mishaps Turned Comic Material
- Ben and Scott dig into missed texts and miscommunication, revealing a recurring bit about green vs. blue message bubbles.
- Their on-air text-review bit highlights how small tech misunderstandings become comic material between close friends.
Pizza Reviews And Portnoy Family Ties
- Chave Portnoy (introducing himself as Chave/Chaveit) riffs about being grumpy, pizza reviews, and familial connections to Dave Portnoy.
- He demonstrates his