

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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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 41min
Episode 1193: Examinating Cheese À La Carte
SUMMARY: Matt flies Spirit Airlines to spend more time with the kids, and The Jokers of Magic go to Waffle House. The guys talk about Oscar-nominated films on their watch lists, and it gets "steamy." We also discuss loaning money, light rail to Vegas, the A's (ugh), and Founders Day plans in Austin. Plus a Scoopardy. The "sluice" is loose!

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 38min
Episode: 1192: The Mutton Bunch
SUMMARY: Jacob and Paul wear their LSU and Care Bears pride, respectively. Matt has a new schedule and location for shows in Arizona while his nieces follow the more notable Donnelly brother in athletic excellence. Also, LeBron is ready to throw down, goober Cokes, unusual parents, and a daddy/daughter date with a surprise ending. Plus Scoop Mail, Scoopardy, and Jacob says "spatchcock."

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 25min
Episode 1191: Phantom of the Speakeasy Waffle House
SUMMARY: Is Matt returning to the sea after getting reacquainted with land life? What's up with Alex Ramon and the rest of the Foolers? How much does the band get paid for playing at the new speakeasy in Caesars? Can Paul open a Raising Cane's in Pittsburgh? Plus a Scoop Mail from Vital Vegas and some OG Jock vs. Nerds.

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 28min
Episode 1190: Celebrating the Sober Arts
Listen up, you Saddle goose! Marc Roberts, former Blue Man Group performer and inventor of "The Bebot Bit", stops by The Churn. We recall stories about performing theater at The Juilliard of Missouri, creepy old man reveals, what happens when you go off your meds to get drunk, and creating a minor league mascot from scratch.SPONSOR: Brought to you by Winnie's Poo Wipes.

Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 38min
Episode 1189: No Latvians at The Chelsea
SUMMARY: Matt explains how he'll save the NBA and sees Ben Schwartz doing long-form improv, while his son fires a shotgun for art. Jacob wishes he had been invited to see bikini bull riding, and Paul has to return a defective battery. Also Scoop Mails and a Top Tens Jock vs. Nerd. Sponsored by Tim's Time Traveling Agency.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 43min
Episode 1188: New Cars and Golden Gate Showers
Red Stick Scoop steers the show into the toilet! Jacob has a fresh tale of public urination, Paul deals with a damaged tree, and Matt plays in a pickleball tournament. Also, talk about the SNL50 concert and Fool Us, plus Scoop Mails and an Obelisk Jock vs. Nerd.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 35min
Episode 1187: At Least We're Not Priests
Matt is a parental failure but makes up for it with lots of candy; Jacob says "Woah!" and takes a tap to the testes; and Paul is occasionally visible. We learn that School Day is a tough room to play, offer takeaways and spoilers for Beast Games, and sum up Jerry Springer's cultural foresight.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 41min
Episode 1186: Sue You Later, Allegated
Is ICS the No. 1 James Bond podcast? No, but we do talk about turning down a date with Sean Connery. Jacob is looking for a new car, young Matt tries to buy a Jeep, shocking news about Paul's origin, and is Mad Apple the Absinthe of Cirque du Soleil? Plus Scoop Mails and a Scoopardy.

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 42min
Episode 1185: Mall Cops for the Earth with Spadoni
Spadoni stops by The Churn! We talk about the latest Bucket Show, SNL50, Matt's history of failure, jam bands, our Super Bowl bets, and Kendrick Lamar. Also, Matt returns to St. John, Spadoni's numerous tribute band gigs, and a Scoopardy.

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 35min
Episode 1184: Surviving Main Character Syndrome w/ Tyler West!
Is appearing on ICS less challenging than doing an aerial act with a four-foot cone on your head? Ask our guest, the talented Tyler West! Tyler regales us with stories of his performances at Mavericks and Atomic Saloon, plus pantomine in NYC and a traveling circus in England. We swap stories about annoying audience members, and do some Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.


