

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
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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 45min
Episode 1223: GLUVZUP
SUMMARY: We've loaded out The Churn! The law goes after Matt for an insurance gap and speed traps Jacob, Matt finds a high-end pickleball venue, and Paul goes to the bathroom more than he cares to. We talk about fishy calendars, recording phones, plus some stories of unexpected relations during Scoop Mail, and a game of Obelisk.

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 35min
Episode 1222: Wallace the Apolitical Unicorn with Brad Sherwood
SUMMARY: For our last show in The Churn, we've brought back TV's Brad Sherwood. Paul's squirrel declined to return. We talk about Canadians who rate a postage stamp, mopping up stadium jail urine, getting a backstage pass to Weird Al, and Selena Gomez Oreos. Plus, Brad pitches Twenty Questions, and a Scoopardy.

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 44min
Episode 1221: Go Back to the Pyramid
SUMMARY: It's our last recording day in The Churn! We wax poetic about previous Churn locations, talk about how Vegas deals with hot summer months, and discuss ideas for future tourism. Also, Paul's improv class, fun times at the Fallout Fringe Festival, and promoting The Mind Noodler. Plus a new format for Jock vs. Nerd.

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 28min
Episode 1220: A Wet Cat in Tuscany with Joe Stapleton
SUMMARY: Joe Stapleton comes back to update us on his stand-up tour documentary, the camera guy who thought he could do comedy, an "Air Show" of a breakup, and the state of poker in 2025. Also, Anne gets lauded by the Audubon Society, and Matt's name has no leverage at the Magic Castle. Plus a Scoopardy and exciting news about a Scoops documentary in the works.

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 40min
Episode 1219: A Global Entry Potato
SUMMARY: We start the show with TSA lines, pre-checks, and driving three hours for a Global Entry interview. Everything in New York City is chaotic and expensive, at least for Matt. Paul advocates leaving elders on ice floes and coins a slappin' tune! Plus a cultured Jacob sees Weird Al and Puddles. Also, Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.

Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 31min
Episode 1218: Matt Donnelly's Got A Big Wagon
SUMMARY: Guests "Chase The Dragon Scoop" Lauren, Moxie, and Brogan enliven The Churn! Subjects broached include Dublin D.P.s, microscopic shrimp, Sideshow Gelato, Matt at Metro Pizza, "titty meat," and protein foam. Plus, Lauren shares some "air show" tales from H.R.

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 31min
Episode 1217: Paul Has No Memory of Possum Cock with F. Andrew Taylor
SUMMARY: Roaming artist F. Andrew Taylor stops by to talk about Christmapus, re-learning Photoshop, and his traveling sketchbook filled with old Geek Shock characters. Other topics include the future of The Churn, Bane's ethnic origin in the DC canon, Matt explaining to the kids what a "Brown Star" is, and is it the end of Alternate Realities Sports Fan Paul? Plus a Scoopardy.

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 20min
Episode 1216: South American Rodent Dairy Product (Doo-dah!, doo-dah!)
SUMMARY: Faux PBRs and a Malört iced mocha whet our appetites for cheese. We talk about people who embrace the cruise ship life; Matt, not Jacob, has a public bathroom story; and ChatGPT pitches an unprompted flurry of joke material. Plus Scoop Mail, a story about "Sweet Caroline" with SJ and the band in Zoom chat, and an 'Impossible' Scoopardy.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 44min
Episode 1215: Guess Who's Going to Dinner
SUMMARY: Matt gets an invite to dinner from a cruise guest, but does he have to pay for Sprite? Big Sexy joins us on Zoom and has a GoFundMe set up for expenses after having a stroke. We 'rank' the smelliest poops in the animal kingdom and ask what temperature of urine is least offensive. Plus Scoop Mail with Big Sexy's hospital horror story, a Zoom chat question, and a Scoopardy.Help out Big Sexy with his stroke recovery at www.gofundme.com/f/help-big-return-to-full-health.

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 28min
Episode 1214 - How to Get a Second Husband with Jackie Johnson
SUMMARY: Comedian and podcaster Jackie Johnson joins us to promote her one-woman show coming July 11 to the Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas. Will Jackie's show have issues with the Backstreet Boys' debut at The Sphere? And what's the first step to getting a second husband? In Scoop Zoom chat, Ryer shares some sketchy words of wisdom, plus a Scoopardy. Jackie Johnson's show "How To Get a Second Husband" comes to the Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas on Friday, July 11, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 and available at www.natchbeaut.com/tickets. Tickets are also available for Philadelphia on June 20. Breaking NEWS: Brad Sherwood, Jonathan Mangum, Matt, AND Paul will be doing a Bucket Show on July 5 at the Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas! More details to come.


