Scott Aukerman (2015)

What's up hotdog?

I was a the show in Boston in 2013 (maybe 2014) on a Sunday, I was pretty close to the front and was laughing my ass off at the top of the show. You made a comment about how I was having a good time... Rather then heckle, I figured I'd wait till you did an AMA on reddit 2 years later and let you know, yes I was having a good time.

Scotterick, my dear boy! What aspect of your current life would impress an 8-year-old Scott Aukerman the most?

Hi Scott. Since the Star Wars films are set "a long time ago" (in a galaxy far far away), wouldn't it be reasonable to assume that Chewbacca was now dead, regardless of the non-canonical nature of the novels?

Can you go in to the extenuating circumstances you’ve mentioned that occurred in the 2nd half of Season 3 of CBB?

First of all I wanted to say that the trajectory of my life has genuinely been altered by CBB. I started listening to the podcast 3 years ago and it had a profound impact on my sense of humor, and inspired me to pursue comedy. So I will be forever grateful for that. Thanks!

Question: You mention on the podcast that you get tired of your own humor sometimes. Is that for real or are you just just being self-deprecating? If so, are you trying to change things up?
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Hey Scott. I, for one, was quite pleased with the inclusion of the Solo-bolo in 2014’s Best-Of, and frankly, I was appalled to learn that some didn’t appreciate it. That said, what type of microphones do you use for your podcasts? Condensers? Lavs? Headsets?

Hey Scott, thanks for putting out a consistently amazing podcast and TV show. Now that Comedy Bang! Bang! is about to enter it’s fourth season, when can we expect the U Talkin’ U2 To Me? TV show?

Also, I feel like I saw somewhere that you are a comic book fan. What are you currently reading?

Do you think every movie sequel should have the number of characters indicated in the title? Like should Shrek 2 have two Shreks in it?

Hey bro. Do you think the 2015 tour ep of UTU2TM will be the "finale" until U2 releases another record? If so please tell me there are other Adam Scott Aukerman projects in the works!

Have you and PFT always been this funny when you're together?! Or has it just been the years of practice? He's the most frequent guest on the podcast, but your back and forth never fails to be fantastic even the hundredth time around. Together you could conquer the world.

Will Traci Reardon ever be on the TV show?

Hi Mr. Aukerman,

When I went through a new podcast phase,I listened to your podcast for about a week straight, but I didn’t get it. I did not understand what was happening, I thought Bobby Bottle Service was real, and a douche, and I thought it was just a fucked up radio show. It was not until I saw the TV show that I understood (sort of). I guess I’m an idiot. I spent a great deal of a car ride once wondering why someone would hire that guy to come to their party, and if I should be hiring people to come to my parties.

Anyway, I’m pretty dumb. That has nothing to do with my question.

How did you get connected with Reggie? I can’t imagine the show without him. He’s like… a fluffy angel. (But you'll be ok)

How did you decide to break from canon in the 2014 best-ofs and openly discuss comedians playing characters?

It made me deeply uncomfortable, personally... When I first started listening to CBB, I just thought the real Werner Herzog was hilarious for like two months, and I feel like others should have to suffer through feeling just as dumb.

Edit - Just in case you actually get around to answering this (since I see that you are super active!), thanks a ton for all the glee you bring me every week through the podcast. It's one of my favorite pieces of entertainment across any medium, and I can't imagine trading it for anything.

Scott,

May I have your blessing (and if I may be so bold - your support) in selling these Technicality No Down Boo Over shirts/hoodies, on the condition I donate the profits to Earwolf and/or a charity of your choosing? I have no desire to profit off your work, I (and many others I’ve seen on the r/Earwolf sub) just really wanted the shirt! I created it yesterday, and as of typing this question I’ve already sold 4!

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In a perfect world I would love to keep making other simple items based off other classic quotes.. Id proudly wear a “Zouk’s Dooks” shirt.

Thanks for the AMA and especially for endless hours of entertainment, it means a lot!

In a fight between Werner Herzog and H.R. Giger, who wouldn't lose?

Hey Scott,

Two questions if you'd so oblige me

1) Did it surprise you no Jon Gabrus clips/episodes make the top 15? He is hilarious. Please continue to have him intern. (This is not Jon Gabrus)

2) Whenever something goes wrong with the podcast I think "fucking Cody" and I wonder if it's similar to the scenario where you can make fun of your own family, but when someone else does it's irksome. Do you care? Does he?

What's up Hotdog? Maybe it's just me, but for me, it seems difficult to break into the world of comedy. What advice do you have for an aspiring writer/comedian?

P.S. Thanks to you, I sort of like Phish now and I'm still not sure how to feel about it.

You forgot to fucking ask if PFT's favorite ep. made the CBB top 15, what was it Scott?!!??!?

Hot Soccermom,

Can we expect a reprise of the Pie Minister on the CBB podcast?

Hey Scott, huge fan. I have a few quick questions for ya

1. Can we expect to see any CBB pod regulars come back soon that haven’t been on in a while such as Mulaney, Pally, Tig, Silverman, Hiedecker and Richter?

2. Can we expect to see any new upcoming Earwolf shows soon besides The Hooray Show?

Anyways, thanks for all you do

Is there a character from the podcast you are dying to port to the TV show that seems unlikely to happen due to subject matter and/or the physicality of the character? Like Wompler or Victor & Tiny

Hi Scott, you're one of my favorite humans. Will you be a guest host on Lauren Lapkus' new podcast? I'd really like it if Dabney interviewed one of her characters.

Quick Hopefully Easy Q - Is there any chance Dan Van Kirk might end up on the Comedy Bang Bang Podcast as Mark Wahlberg? Sorta been wondering for a while (for a whileeee) now why he hasn't shown up yet, especially since The Wahlberg Solution shows are on Earwolf. Wondering if it's that he's a Sklarbro/DLM character and you sorta don't want to take that away from them, maybe having someone do an impression of THAT big a celeb would be a bit much for a whole CBB, or just scheduling/lack of desire/"f that guy" :P

What do you want to do after you finish with the TV show? Do you want to branch out into other things or just continue doing similar stuff to what you're doing now? Also, I've been a huge fan of the podcast since the beginning, so I hope you continue breaking off hundos no matter what you do.

Hi Scott!

As an Earwolf / CBB fan from the UK, are there any plans to tour the show beyond the US? (Soho Theatre or Leicester Square Theatre in London are both great venues for CBB!)

Also: will there be a Comedy Bang Bang / Fernwood 2 Night crossover?

Follow Up to the Also: is the character of 'Dabney' a nod to Dabney Coleman?

Thanks, and all the best!

In the pictures of Earwolf recordings that are posted with each episode I never see any alcohol. Is there a policy about no drinking? Do comedians ever complain about having to perform sober?

Hey Scott! Thanks for doing yet another AMA. Congratulations on your success with the podcast and TV show, I just finished season 3 not too long ago and it was fantastic, I'm looking forward to the long 4th season.

My question is this: ~~Bro, how you weigh?~~ I know you have friends and comedians who listen to your podcast(s). Much like Paul F Tompkins or Jason Mantzoukas have mentioned they listen to CBB, but I know several others do too. Anyway I'm just curious since you have such a busy schedule if you have time to listen to any podcasts yourself? If so, what are your favorites?

A side question that I'm not sure if you can or want to answer but I have to ask... on the podcast Hollywood Handbook from Earwolf Hayes Davenport and Sean Clemmons have mentioned several times they're the least listened to podcast on the network, but since they play such exaggerated characters on the show and never break character I don't ever know whether or not to be worried if one of my favorite podcasts will stop, or if they're simply joking. Is Hollywood Handbook really the least listened to? or does as poorly as they jokingly say on there?

Words can not express how excited I am for your Bro-down Ho-down with Jason Mantzoukas, and again congratulations on your success and I look forward to your work in the future!

Scott! Super excited for season 4 of Comedy Bing Bong! What’s the deal with Reggie? Is this his last season as your band leader? If so, will he be involved with your show in any other capacity? You can answer off mic, if you’d like.

It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited about an AMA. I’m a huge fan of Comedy Bang Bang (podcast and TV series), UTU2TM, and Mr. Show. You’re one of my ATFC’s (all time favorite comedians). One of my New Years Resolutions is to stop being a baby and finally sign up for classes at iO or Second City, and a lot of that honestly has to do with Earwolf.

I read recently that you are a big fan of the $100,000 Pyramid. I used to watch reruns of that on GSN all the time, it’s great. Have you ever considered doing a live Pyramid-type show kind of like Jimmy Pardo used to do with Match Game? Maybe you could pair up comedians with random audience members. I would totally go to that (if I lived in LA).

Hey Scott, I've noticed any time a calculation or number related thing is brought up on the podcast you actually do the math there in your head or at the very least pull out a calculator. You seem to be one of the few people who doesn't run away from math, what's up with that?

Also when will you do a solo bolo on You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes?!

What's the most inappropriate time you have used a CBB in-joke in a non-CBB environment?

I find it really difficult to resist my urge to do the "It's been a while" and "It's been" responses in random conversations. I have yet to hear anybody say "Cake Boss" since I started listening to CBB but I'm pretty sure I'll be completely unable to stay silent.

Hot Soccermom,

Thank you for all of the hours of free entertainment and the laughs on my otherwise awful commute.

Something you said stuck with me because it was very sweet of you; on the recent best of countdown about letting PFT know that you enjoyed his work because it’s important to share that with people instead of assuming that the artist knows their work is being watched and appreciated. Paraphrasing here but I thought that was true- ATTABOY!

Can you share a time when you received a message from someone about your work that meant a lot to you?

Also I love the way you seem to sing through any song until you’ve exhausted your memory of the lyrics or melody – and even then sometimes still keep it going… please never stop. "Contact/ It’s the reason/for the season/ Were you there when they crucified Je-sus?" – I nearly drove off the road in pure elation [:

CBB helped me get through my recovery from a psychotic episode last year, when I was very withdrawn and unsure of myself socially. The podcast gave me people to hang out with, though the Golly episodes may not have helped my grasp on reality. So, tossup. Two questions:

1. Come to DC. Pick a weekend with good people at Arlington Cinema/the Improv and book 6th and I or something. ...Question Mark?

2. What does Blue Turtlin' actually mean? I use it sometimes among fellow listeners and it's past the point I can ask them.

How do you think Mad Men will end?

Whatever happened to Mike Detective?

Do you ever get offended when PFT's characters tell you to shut up?

Hey Scott!

My roommate and I are big fans and have a few questions about the most recent podcast.

1. I'm a big fan of Disney Parks. My roommate is not. He believes that your experience as Br'er Bear/Goofy is a sign of your contempt for the 'land, while I contend that was just an isolated incident. Plus, you've made many references to Disney rides, i.e. The Haunted Mansion. So, my first question is, what is your actual opinion of The Disney Parks, and who will be replacing Reggie as bandleader?

2. You seemed to have shut down Horatio's first character on this ep. By studying the clues, I have come to believe that he was creating someone called "Captain Cum" who shoves semen-laden tissues into his mouth. How accurate is that conclusion, and who will you bring on to replace Reggie?

3. You've stated that some people have come to loathe the "Solo Bolo," for reasons I can't seem to comprehend. Is there another Bolo in the future, or will Benny Schwaz be replacing Reggie as bandleader?

Thanks!

Do you think you guys will ever get some east coast comedians for Earwolf? I would love a podcast with Jon Glaser and Jon Benjamin.

Scott and Paul discuss this on 2014 BEST OF Ep. 4. Particularly in regards to what Zouks does with Andy Daly.

Hot Soccermom! If season 4 of Comedy Bang! Bang! were a pizza, what toppings would be on it?

And would Reggie eat the whole pizza, or just the first half?

Is Howard Kremer "in character" on Who Charted? ... or is he really just like that?

Who are your favorite characters throughout the history of the podcast and tv show CBB?

Hi Scott –

Do you have any plans to put your creative energy into dramatic/serious works? No slight intended; comedy is the best.

What has been the best/funniest/worst joke/pun that has been spoken on the podcast?

Other than Pulled Bjork Sandwich, obviously.

If you could kill one celebrity, who would it be? You'll still go to jail so keep that in mind.

Are you and Pete Holmes ever going to do each other's shows?

In your opinion, which character from the CBBuniverse had the best transition from the podcast to the TV show? Which had the worst?

And of course, thank you for everything that you have done with Comedy Bang Bang and podcasts in general. I don't care what "Best Podcast" lists say, you're number 1 in my eyes, ears, and heart.

When is the CBB podcast ep coming out with the person who donated to get that reward for Kulap's documentary? I'm curious to see what guests that person chooses

Hey Scott, what sort of challenges do you face when bringing a character from the podcast onto the tv show?

Hi Scott, huge fan of the show and as a woman, let me start by confirming that the last ep with Schwaz & Horatio Sanz was absolutely a panty-dropper. This probably isn't an interesting question to anybody else but I am curious, did Jon Hamm really blindside you with the Reggie comments on 12 guests of Christmas? And if so, were you pissed? I genuinely felt really bad for you getting sort of cornered on stage and for what it's worth, I'm super sorry that happened!

How in hell did you create the environment that spawned the podcast? There's still nothing at all like it out there, and the calibre of improv is just ridiculous. I was laughing-til-crying all the way through the recent best-ofs.

"I prefer to be known as Little Button-Puss."

Mr. Hot Saucerman, love everything that you have done. Seriously. My question though is do you like to do the TV show or the podcast more? I love both but I love the podcast more.
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Scott, you've helped create several funny memes like pronouncing your name differently but so that it still sounds similar and asking what your fuck style is bro. Does that get annoying when you try to do something like a reddit ama?

Where's the beef between you and TJ Miller?