Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Bonus Bang: Plan One: The Scrooge Gang (Jason Mantzoukas, Andy Daly)
Jan 8, 2026
Join Jason Mantzoukas, a comedic powerhouse known for his quirky roles, and Andy Daly, a character maestro, as they dive into a chaotic blend of humor. They explore everything from insect protein and nostalgic Frasier transcripts to a wild conspiracy about European royals escaping Earth on a spaceship. Byron Denniston pops in with shocking palace news while the duo hatches a slapstick heist to stage Prince Philip's death. With hilarious character interjections and outrageous schemes, it’s a ride full of comedy and unexpected twists!
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Frasier Transcript Obsession
- Jason Mantzoukas recounts reading Frasier transcripts and imagining casting the characters himself as a private amusement.
- He uses this to joke about continuity oddities, like Frasier suddenly not drinking after moving to Seattle.
Food Norms Can Rapidly Shift
- The hosts contrast cultural food taboos with shifting tastes to argue many now-unthinkable foods can become normal.
- They suggest environmental and market forces (like alternative proteins) drive what society accepts to eat.
Royal-Watcher's Absurd Methods
- Byron Denniston performs as a flamboyant royal-watcher with fanciful sourcing, including peeping through portrait eye-holes.
- He describes unconventional methods like acquiring human eyes and disguising himself as Prince Philip.
