Creating Comedy Bang! Bang! w/ Scott Aukerman

I chat with Scott Aukerman about the incredible run of Comedy Bang! Bang! and what it takes to host over 900 episodes of a show that blends conversation, character, and chaos.

Scott talks about his unique role on the podcast. He’s not quite a character, but not exactly himself either. He shares how he approaches each episode with only a guest’s name and job in hand, letting them introduce their bit while he focuses on keeping the pacing sharp and the energy moving. He explains how some guests show up with one idea, and it’s his job to stretch that into a full, entertaining episode.

We get into the difference between the episodes Scott personally enjoys and the ones that land best with the audience. He talks about his long-running collaborations with people like Paul F. Tompkins and Andy Daly.

Scott also gets candid about the behind-the-scenes challenges. Some guests bring nothing to talk about. Some lineups are total chaos. He shares how he handles it all, how he never listens back to an episode once it’s done, and why a show like Comedy Bang! Bang! is tougher to imitate than people might expect.

For fans of improvised comedy, character work, and the nuts and bolts of making a long-running podcast, this one’s full of great insight and behind-the-scenes stories.

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