

Off Book: The Improvised Musical
Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino
It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jul 6, 2021 • 52min
208. Time Fountain: Fountain of Time! Chapter 6 (Finale)
It's the thrilling conclusion of the world's longest musical: TIME FOUNTAIN: FOUNTAIN OF TIME! Jensen and Catalina find themselves back in the land of trains (Montana) in 1985, but will their faces melt if they see their past selves?! Will Robert Smigel make good on his evil plans or will a new villain (Conan O'Brien) rise in his wake? And who doesn't love a caboose?!? Find out the answers to all of these burning questions and enjoy songs like "With a Mop!" "Am I a Minion?" and "HARVARD!" This adventure may be over but the adventure continues at offbookclubhouse.com ALSO: should we do this again?! Email us ideas/thoughts/questions at mailpersonstacy@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 1min
207. Stable George (with Ross Bryant)
I know we all are curious about what Curious George was doing before he linked up with that Man in the Yellow Hat BUT this is NOT really about that. It's more about his brother Stable George. Three chimp brothers are on a journey through the jungle to visit their eccentric uncle who's getting frisky in his treehouse and hey, find themselves along the way. With songs like "Unstable," "Lemur Threemur," and "Bone Skeleton" you'll be curious for more! Find 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.

Jun 22, 2021 • 55min
206. Play Us a Song, You're the Random Piano Lady (With Jackie Johnson)
She's a beacon of light y'all! Jackie Johnson (Natch Beaut) is back on the pod, with Chooch in tow, to answer the burning question: Why can't we have live piano music in the movie theater anymore? Well, "Play Us a Song You’re the Random Piano Lady" is the story you need! Follow Deb as she pursues her dream in a movie theater full of horny teens. With songs like, "In The Heights" "How Many Times Do I Have to Learn?" and "I'm Conflicted (About All the Boinking)" you'll wish there were more pianos in movie theaters. Check out offbookclubhouse.com for MORE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
205. We're In The Same Room! (With the FamBand)
Reunited again and it feels so good! The Fam Band is all back together in person to feel it out without a doubt. Move over “Driver’s License” this ep has “In My Own Car!” And get out of the way fantasy hair metal, we have “Do You Dare (Face the Minotaur’s Stare).” Be an extended member of the fam at offbookclubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.