Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Malt Shop Dementia (Jason Mantzoukas, Andy Daly, Paul F. Tompkins)
Jan 26, 2026
Bing Lujo, malt-shop proprietor who treasures jukebox lore. Jason Mantzoukas, fast-talking comedian and improv firestarter. Ben Alterman, raconteur previewing his memoir Now and Ben. They riff on malt-shop rituals and tiny jukeboxes. They spin tall-tale memoir teasers, cruise‑nostalgia and Sha Na Na memories. The chat mixes nostalgia, absurd inventions, and wild, improbable biographical claims.
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Padding A Memoir With Unanswered Emails
- Ben Alterman recounts checking in repeatedly over 16 years and padding his memoir with unanswered emails and blank pages.
- He frames long absences and missed connections as part of his life story and humorously uses them to extend the book.
Holiday Contests At The Malt Shop
- Bing Lujo describes holiday malt shop traditions like eggnog malts, decorations, and a kids' contest between ice cream and Santa.
- He explains the secret-ballot vote and Price Waterhouse tally to decide whether kids get ice cream or presents.
Nostalgia As A Conversation Engine
- The show treats nostalgia and themed events (malt shop cruises, jukeboxes) as recurring cultural touchpoints for older fans.
- Recurring motifs let guests riff and reveal identity through shared pop‑culture memories.
