Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino
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Sep 7, 2021 • 50min

217. Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 2): Clark and the Stargazer

It's the second installment of the musical Disney's lawyers are calling "an obvious violation of IP." If you missed the first one, who cares, this one is new. If you don't know anything about Marvel, don't worry, this isn't about those dudes. Tune in for the adventures of Clark, Delilah, and the mysterious hero, the Stargazer, as they attempt to feed a hamster, shop for furniture, and name all the rooms in Stargazer's mansion. Want to be OUR superhero? Support the show at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 1, 2021 • 1h 11min

29. Reborn In The Fire: Live at Nerdmelt (w/ Rachel Bloom)

The one and only Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) joins Jess and Zach LIVE for a new alternate-universe musical filled with orphans, fireman, Tom Cruise, and the most expensive restaurant in the world: Subway! With songs like "Why Do People Like Sports?", "Underground Bettin'" and "Recipe for Disaster", you'll need a Code Red to cool off from the heat of these songs! Plus, stay til the end for a very special live cast and crew q&a!This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: OFFBOOK15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 41min

216. Q&A & Z&J

Our brains are still goo but now we can say why! Zach and Jess also answer some listener questions, and try to figure out who would last longer in a zombie invasion. No music in this one, but our normal programming will resume next week. Until then enjoy this, and a bonus archive episode from our live show with Rachel Bloom (dropping on the main feed tomorrow)Thank you to everyone at OffBookClubhouse.com for your support, and for keeping the show runningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 24, 2021 • 36min

215. Our Job is a Horse (With the FamBand)

"Welcome to the World of Lisa Frank!" Can you believe it took four years for us to conflate the Off Book universe and Lisa Frank? Better late than never! In this episode you'll also get to play everyone's favorite game, "How Soon Did you Knew?" and learn the legend of Strong Bow: Dark Fruit. Want to help more of this happen? Check out offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 53min

214. Goo4Brainz (With the FamBand)

Well, well, well look at you, here for a Fam Band ep. Good choice. You may not get to hear the entire version of "Pete and Pete, Funky Soccer Cleats," but you will get to listen to everyone really try to keep the goo of their brains inside long enough to give you this delightful episode. Delight in website addresses? Here's one! offbookclubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 10, 2021 • 1h 7min

213. Moms, Bombs, and Dante's Gone! (With Laci Mosley)

Zach, Jess and YOU are lucky to be graced with the presence of Laci Mosley (iCarly, Scam Goddess, Black Lady Sketch Show) on this week's episode. Three moms are busy making a book of mottos and three kids are on a journey to Panera. With songs like, "Lotto Mottos" "First Wine Time," and "My Pick Two" you'll be having this episode in a bread bowl with bread on the side!ALSO: This one has the song "100 Names!" at the end. Our thank you gift to the first 100 people that supported the show at the "Baby of Infinite Dreams" Tier. Thank you so much and we hope you like it! Want to support the show, or help us pressure the Panera Corporation? Join us at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 57min

212. Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 1): Big Metal Snakes

OFF BOOK explores the MCU MULTIVERSE! Jess and Zach start another ongoing World's Longest, Most Improvised Musical (TM) that loosely explores alt timelines of the MCU. Don't worry, no spoilers (basically) and no need to have watched a frame of a Marvel film (seriously)! Meet Britz and Spitz, two friends who wanna know what happened to those big, metal snakes that flew into New York. But Brtiz also needs to know how her mom will feel when she leaves for college and Spitz needs to know if Clark should be his friend. Also two aliens wonder if everyone on their home planet misses them. With songs like, "Big Metal Snake" "Miss Us, Kiss Us," and "You're kind of A LOT Clark," we'll be expecting the call from Kevin Feige any day now! Want to help us prepare for Disney's lawyers? Support the show at Offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 1h 8min

211. Party Bus: In Space! (With Tim Murray)

We've done party episodes. We've done space episodes. But now we've done a Space Party Episode! On Party Bus: In Space! Jess and Zach along with Tim Murray (Slumber Party Podcast) create a true fun vibe. Brendan, Brett, and Brad are on the moon just trying to make space for the perfect Bachelor Party. With songs like, "Lifty, Squishy, Floaty," "Zenon," and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," this one is (we're sorry) OUT OF THIS WORLD!Join the party bus at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 20, 2021 • 57min

210. Wait...THAT'S in My Quilt!? (With the FamBand)

Listen, the show has never sounded better. Brett said so, and Brett knows more about mixing than we do. This one has songs like Where There's Smoke, Robo-Dolphin, The First People (To Have This Idea), Hot Takes, A Small Town, and Locks. It also has a new/perfect segment, and Jessica telling a story while repeatedly moving the bar on what we should expect from said story. You're gonna love it, trust us. REALLY trust us? Support the show for bonus archived episodes, video content, and more at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 1min

209. Non-Stop Socks! (With Lilan Bowden)

This week we can't sock and we won't sock, in this non stop drop, with shop talk about socks...NON-STOP SOCKS! The incredible Lilan Bowden is back, and giving voice to possible the coolest character we've ever had. With songs like That's Good, Non-Stop Socks, The Perfect Sock, and Keesh, you'll wonder why their aren't MORE musicals about footwear. Also we've got cameras again!Wanna see this one live? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com and support the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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