Jess McKenna

Join comedians Jessica McKenna and Zach Reno, co-hosts of the improvised musical podcast Off Book, as they unleash spontaneous musical magic with their killer band. They chat about the intricate differences between pop and musical theater, the hilarity of creating a musical from scratch, and playful villain-themed songwriting. Expect lots of laughs as they also ponder the origin of the word 'vamp' and share their whimsical take on yacht etiquette. It's an episode stuffed with creativity and comedic charm!

We talk to entertainment workers on the picket lines in LA and NYC about the ongoing WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes. Topics include the threat of AI-generated writing for television, negotiating likeness ownership, the impact of AI on the industry, lack of transparency in streaming platforms, absence of objective metrics in determining content worth, a wealthy individual's dislike for movies and TV shows, the need for creative control, and solidarity among unions and workers.

Guests Jason Mantzoukas, Andy Daly, and Jessica McKenna bring their comedic brilliance, reflecting on 12 years of laughter and creativity. They explore humorous anecdotes, the whimsical title 'The Million Masks of God,' and the absurdity of a royal funeral party. With Manchester Orchestra performing, the discussion shifts to mental health and the joy of nature. Expect playful banter about love, relationships, and outlandish podcast ideas, all wrapped in a celebration of friendship and comedy!

Join Detective Hunch and Audie the Ear in a comedic adventure to solve mysterious missing sounds. From the enigmatic toaster ding to a barking dog and blaring fire engine siren, explore the world of sound mysteries with humor and curiosity. Detective Hunch and Otty demonstrate the importance of listening and paying attention to sounds, keeping listeners engaged throughout this fun and informative podcast.

In part 1 of our thrilling season finale, the only thing that stands between the Story Pirates and a return home to their native NYC is the dastardly Silica Googenheim (Jess McKenna). Featuring two new stories: “Old Man Homer,” a song about time travel, photography and connecting with old relatives that features members of Mipso (Jacob Sharp, Joseph Terrell and Libby Rodenbough), by Lucy, a 7 year old from New Mexico, and “The Very Grown Up Place,” a song about what happens when ‘bring your child to work’ day gets turned on its head, written by Zoey, age 8, and Izzy, age 5, from Washington. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast