Jessica McKenna And Zach Reino Podcasts

The votes are in for what you thought should be our written musical, and now it's time for us to decide if you got it right or not! For real though, this is the one where we try to narrow down the path ahead, and while we we DO do that, we also spend a not inconsiderable amount of time talking about Star Wars, and singing a particularly catchy hook…

Matt Apodaca and Jacob Wysocki, our friends and the fellas behind the Earwolf Presents Pod Expo Expose are with us to chat aliens (again), living at airports, holding in your pee. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandogpod/message

Our wonderful funny friends Mary Anthony and Ryan Barton join us to talk style choices, scamming restaurant bosses, and of course diarrhea - check it out to see what King Charles ordered at the US Open! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandogpod/message

Some ideas are good, some ideas are less good, but all ideas find their place in the churning tempest that is THE BRAINSTORM. Zach and Jess continue their writing process for a new musical by pitching each other new musicals musicals, all of which will inevitably change one billion times (but you gotta start somewhere). Check out our socials to vot…

Kale Hills and Hayley Huntley join us for a chat and a prov. Please enjoy their lovely personalities and sharp senses of humor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandogpod/message

Our Happy Hour buds Victoria Longwell and Talia Tabin are back for another Proper one! We're sipping wine, talking nuptials, and watching Stella tear up her dog bed. Check out their team Yeti! Follow ManDog on YouTube! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandogpod/message…

Old friends and returning guests, Allyn Pintal and Carl Tart are in the new studio and hell, it’s a joy! We do some scenes inspired by airline pet peeves, putting onions in our socks, and new bidets. Support us on Patreon for the full episodes, and video of the episodes! Subscribe on YouTube for more free content! --- Send in a voice message: https…

We were slightly delayed by moving, Chekhov, and the novel corona virus, but we have arrived at the end of our recap! We are joined again by the incredible Jackie Reilly who finally reveals her dark work (many many pages of notes and a word cloud that exposes our innermost truths. ALSO: LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS (https://linktr.ee/Offbook) Thank you …

We’ve admired Brian Huskey and Jean Villepique’s brains, acting skill, and comedic talent for years, and we’re honored to have them finally joining us for this week’s episode to chat about finding appropriate boundaries with new children, judging a book by its cover, and weddings! Got any ideas for the name of the new recording space? Let us know! …

Greetings, ahoy, and hello friends old and new! We’re continuing our run of hot episodes with returning friends, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino, who join us to discuss disliking popular things, Christopher Nolan, and loving coffee in spite of, and because of, what it does to our daily BM routine. If you haven’t already, check out Jess and Zach’s ex…

Whats up ManDog Patrons! We’ve got a really fun episode with our fellow BG bro, Jon Mackey! We talk about the boy’s new office/studio, design and home remodeling, and needing to have fun at all times, even while delivering bad news. AND, Big Grande will be doing improv shows in Atlanta, GA on August 11 & 12, and Savannah, GA on August 14th, so chec…

The recap crew is back (Zach, Jess and shining star Jackie Reilly) to tackle Off Book Episodes 101-200, AND take a break to eat dinner and discover how many of their musical titles contain the word "Destiny." Obviously they are drinking again, and Zach tries a new summer drink hack that frankly does not work. Brett Morris, Edits More-This. See Priv…

The Action Boyz stop by Dan’s backyard for a fun episode about Scary Teachers, Fucked up Sméagol, and how balding early is the way to go. Big thanks to the Action Boyz aka Ben Rodgers, Ryan Stanger, and Jon Gabrus! And check out their other podcasts! The Dumbells, The Rodge Tapes, and High and Mighty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

Well well well, look who's back with a brand new very very long journey of introspection? As they prepare to write a whole new SCRIPTED musical before your very ears, Zach and Jess are joined by writer, comedian, and all around rockstar Jackie Reilly as they comb through their first 100 episodes trying to figure out WHAT IT ALL MEANS. These next th…

The hilarious Taran Killam (Single Parents, Night School, SNL) joins Jess and Zach for "Poetry: 1959" the live new musical packed with paddle boats, Counting Crows, British accents and guitar (!!!). With songs like "I Don't Get It", "Just Float", and "Beans, Kippers and Mash" you won't get these bangers out of your head. Plus, stay til the end for …

Briga Heelan (Great News) stars in a monstrous new musical filled with blood, bikes, belting vocals and more. With songs like "Sunnybrooke Side of Life", "You Need Us Kids", "It's Midnight...", don't wait to Upside-download this sure-to-be-classic episode! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and Spice Islands (www.spicei…