Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast A Banana Peel Memory (Myq Kaplan, Paul Rust, James Mannion)
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Nov 24, 2025 
Comedian Myq Kaplan shares insights from his new special 'Rini' and reflects on his musical background with violins and violas. Local citizen Teddy Today amuses with quirky anecdotes from his life, including hot air balloon mishaps and near-death adventures at an arcade. Attorney Hube Wheeler provides practical legal tips for traffic stops, emphasizing the importance of careful communication with police. The conversation is filled with laughter, trivia, and whimsical banter, making for an entertaining and informative listen.
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Early Acting And Comedy Origins
- Myq Kaplan described his early acting and comedy background, mentioning Punching Henry and Escaping Me as films he appeared in.
- He highlighted taking acting classes at the Barrow Group and reappearing on Comedy Bang Bang across 14 years.
Relationship Shapes The Special
- Myq noted the longevity of his relationship and how it shaped his comedy hour's theme about togetherness.
- He chose the title Rini to center the hour on his partner's influence and collaboration.
How Rini Became Central To The Hour
- Myq recounts meeting Rini at a Knitting Factory show where he performed as Mitch Hedberg and they connected for hours.
- He credits her creative feedback during Edinburgh Fringe runs as central to shaping the recorded hour.