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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

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Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 21min

182. Basketball Courting The Musical with Sam Martin

Today begins with a special message from Zach and Jess as they celebrate their very last show on Earwolf. (Have no fear, the show has a big ol' bright future that they'll tell you more about next week!)  This week guest Sam Martin (Danger Force, Henry Danger) joins the family band as they present the smash-hit Basketball Courting The Musical. With unforgettable numbers like Basketball Appropriate Little Lunches, Denise Might Be The Worst in Some Ways, I Totes Wanna Get That Brand New Tote, and The Main Thing Is It Doesn't Matter!  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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Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 20min

181. Soul Trip the Musical with Mary Sohn

This week Zach and Jess are going to try something new. They're going to just have fun out there AND give it all they've got with fan-favorite Mary Sohn! (A.P. Bio, Work in Progress) Together, Zach, Jess, Scott, Brett and Mary proudly present Soul Trip the Musical! Enjoy instant classics like Ghost Roadtrip, Anything Can Go Into A Soup As Long as It Ends Up Brown, Can We Suggest Spiritually That Hannah Pull The Fire Alarm, and of course Why Did I Assume? We Could Go To That Abandoned Zoo! 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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Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 28min

180. Visions of Sugar Plums Danced in Their Radioheads with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker

Ho! Ho! Hello! All-stars Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker of The Neighborhood Listen are back and join Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) to continue a very merry OFF Book tradition! Listen as they proudly present classics like “Lay Down,” “Page Me If You’re Out There,” and “Movie Mercials, Leave Our Songs Alone.” 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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Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 6min

179. A Very Accurate Hanukkah: 8 Crazy Brothers with Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom joins Zach and Jess for a Hanukkah-themed episode. Topics include disrupting traditions with peanut butter, exploring the name of Judah Maccabee, challenging Jewish stereotypes, and celebrating unity with eight crazy brothers.
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Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 13min

178. Out Of Ideas? with Will Hines

Ohhh hellooo! The incredible Will Hines returns to join Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) to proudly present: Out Of Ideas?: The Musical! Enjoy classics like “If You’re Going Anywhere, You’re A Stair,” “The Freedom You Feel In a Jeep (I’m Jeremy Renner!),” and “You’ve Got To Say Catch Me As You Run Away.” 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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Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 19min

177. Trashassic Trash (with Nick Mandernach)

This week Nick Mandernach (Duncanville) joins Zach, Jess, and all-the-hats Brett to present the one night only performance of  Trashassic Trash The Musical! With unforgettable head-bopping numbers like TrashTrashassic Park, Goodbye Bradey Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr., and You Know I Don't Think There's Anything Wrong With Your Bum. 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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Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 8min

176. Crossover in New York (w/ Greg Smith)

Oh hi there, hello! This week Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) welcome the delightful Greg Smith as they proudly present: Crossover In New York! Enjoy instant hits like “Just a New Yorker,” “Who's Over This Crossover,” “That's a Really Harsh Quipit,” “When You Vent,” and “What Is My Origin Story?” 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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Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 9min

175. The Pawn Three Dimensional Gambit with Ashely Ward

Welcome, welcome! This week Zach and Jess, along with Scott and Brett, welcome Ashley Ward back to the show! Together, they present the groundbreaking musical The Pawn Three Dimensional Gambit with unforgettable numbers like “I Microwaved Tuna,” “Chomp, Chomp Chomp at the Chompathon,” and “Yes, I Am Guilty of Dunking on You.” 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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Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 20min

174. Romance With A Twist!

Zach and Jess kick-off this week's ep by serenading Brett and Scott with You Say, discussing their progress NOT telling their spouses about improv scenes, and reporting the bodily effects of waiting for election results. THEN, they present the smash hit improvised musical: Romance With A Twist! With show-stopping numbers like “My Mom My Mom My Mom Works At A Bar,” “Swirly Swirly Swirly In The Sky,” and “I Knew Your Name Before Today But I Asked You Anyway.” 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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Nov 3, 2020 • 59min

173. Juice or Lies with Chris Grace

Excuse me alright, this week Zach and Jess (and Scott and Brett!) welcome their super guest from Superstore, Chris Grace! Enjoy their smash hit improvised musical, Juice or Lies with toe-tappin' ditties like "When Will They Realize the Real Lies?" "I Already Knew This One" "Toyotathon and Reubens Made of Challah" "Let's Go Dance Remix" and everyone's favorite showstopper "Number Three is Iceberg Lettuce." 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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