Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social
Matt Donnelly, Paul Mattingly, Jacob Smith
Twice a week, Award winning Las Vegas comedians Matt Donnelly, Paul Mattingly and Jacob The Audio Guy give their behind the scenes takes on Las Vegas news and rumors. Plus, they end each episode with Jock vs. Nerd Triva battles. Matt Donnelly, co host on Penn Jillette's "Penn's Sunday School" podcast, and Paul Mattingly, co-host of the "Geek Shock" and "The Ugly Couch Show" podcasts combine to form a Voltron of hilarity. So in a drastic stretch of the imagination- this podcast is a Las Vegas Super Podcast. Ice Cream Social: Dessert For Your Ears
Episodes
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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 26min
Episode 1253: Wasps Do Not Use the Metric System
SUMMARY: Paul's latest home improvements lead our discussion to house-stealing bees, Matt is out and about in Boston with comedy legend Rondell Sheridan, and Jacob has opinions about the Nevada DMV's program to snitch on unregistered vehicles. Plus Columbo in Space, Scoop Mail, and a 'Before and After' Scoopardy.
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 22min
Episode 1252: Monday is the New Saturday
SUMMARY: We start the show on Matt's balcony while various aircraft do fly-bys. Paul is delirious from all the Christmas stuff starting to arrive at work. Jacob is excited about the Cosmo's new special to attract locals. Matt sees a time-traveling musical on board; the boys consider creating a cruise ship show. Plus some "darling" Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.
Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 35min
Episode 1251: The Many Moons of Matt Donnelly
SUMMARY: An update on Paul's eye, Matt has to turn in his knife, and"the mood is right" for Jacob when Paul McCartney plays at RaidersStadium. Plus, Paul goes crazy for Rice Chex swag and OG gamedevelopers with Scoop connections, RFK Jr. advocates for bearsyphilis, and a film remake-themed Scoopardy.
Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 54min
Episode 1250: Drawing on Garbage
SUMMARY: Celestia Ward joins us after a weekend of creating filthy caricatures at Scoopfest. A troubling visit to the optometrist leads Paul to having the best day of his life. Celestia is organizing a Skepticamp in Las Vegas on Oct. 25, and the conversation leads to the challenges of promoting skepticism in these troubling times. Also shop talk about caricatures and improv, plus a Scoopardy about fun things to do in Vegas.
Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 46min
Episode 1249: Pimping Paul Nine Times
SUMMARY: Matt's in St. John, but not the one he expected to visit. With Scoopfest still fresh in our hearts, the chat extolls its highlights… the Bucket Shows, a windy but fun Whiskey BBQ, all the fantastic performers, trivia battles, and podcast tapings, and much love for Goudeau and Pint of Plain. We finish off with a "One Hit" Scoopardy.
Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 17min
Episode 1248: Show Your Hole on the Table (Live at Scoopfest 2025)!
SUMMARY: We're live at ScoopFest with Brian Brushwood, Justin Robert Young, and all the wonderful Scoops in the audience. Is Brushwood keeping up with Asshole Blackjack? What's up with hygiene at Magic: The Gathering events? YouTube is a hellscape in the comments. Plus we catch up with Brent Mukai, "Captain Morgan," and we're "going to get ice cream" during in-person Scoop Mail.
Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 1247: Weekend at Frankie's
SUMMARY: Is ICS the No. 1 Vegas Parking & Rapture podcast? Mitzy is here with Matt and Jacob in Paul's bedroom. Paul has a theory about Terry Fator's show ending so abruptly, Jacob is seeing red, and Matt has exciting news about an upcoming comedy night at Tierney's. Plus, Mitzy brings us a special version of Price Is Skrite.
Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 29min
Episode 1246: Paul Loses His Disney Princess Status
SUMMARY: Matt notes how Scoopfest tends to be held around fiery times, which leads us to discuss some unfortunately topical subjects that matter to us. Paul goes on the hunt for a COVID shot while Matt hunts for an airplane seat upgrade to Canada. Also, an 80s movie-themed Scoopardy.
Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 22min
Episode 1245: Pull Bones’ Finger
SUMMARY: Matt's out of touch when it comes to slang and takes the kids out for glamping. "Pull my finger" is discussed along with a bit of Vegas Parking & Weather. What if Paul was really good at outdoor survival? Plus some bad luck AirB&B stories, and Newman schools us on painted horses. Also, Scoop Mail and Jock vs. Nerd.
Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 27min
Episode 1244: Snappy Dialogue
SUMMARY: Paul watches the Canadian, not funny version of "Northern Exposure" and laments about how many U.S. shows wouldn't exist if things worked here. Young Matt tries to impress the cool kids in the back of the bus; old Matt scoots through the streets of San Antonio. Plus, Jacob's been listening to Prince's "Purple Rain" album, and we've got a Scoopardy.
