Doughboys Munch Madness XI: Buffalo Wild Wings vs Handels with Jess McKenna and Zach Reino
Mar 19, 2026
Zach Reino, comedian and improviser who cohosts Off Book, and Jess McKenna, improviser and Off Book cohost with her own judging 'McKenna Doctrine'. They trade touring and improv tech stories. Then they dive into Munch Madness XI, debating Buffalo Wild Wings wings versus Handel's ice cream, ordering quirks, sauces, sampler value, and the surprising result.
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Unexpected Jamulus Guests Disrupted Recording
- Jamulus rooms invited random users, so performers occasionally had to mute intruding French horn players mid-recording.
- That unpredictability made pandemic-era episodes more arduous and technical to produce.
Low-Tech Workarounds Create New Production Costs
- Hands-on gear solves remote production but creates new hassles: home recording required long tech setups and physical strain.
- Zach kept holding a mic during long pandemic sessions because he never bought a stand.
Corporate Gigs Pay Well But Kill Stakes
- Zach and friends performed corporate gigs at fancy events (e.g., Pebble Beach) where nobody listened, but they were paid well and had fun.
- Ken Marino persisted as a showman, coaxing attention despite indifferent crowds.