Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino
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Feb 16, 2021 • 44min

188. Hot Australian Circus (Grab Bag)

Listen, we're gonna level with ya, this one is all over the place. Do we have songs like Cyber War, Gosh Damn What the Heck, A Man and His Brain, and Bring Back Crap (Crap is Back)? Yes we do. But we also play our new gameshow we just made up called "What's the Dif?" And if that wasn't enough, which it absolutely is, we also bring you info on thrilling new products such as the Clock-A-Doodle-Do, and a meditation app that definitely works. Scott amazes us all with television style underscoring. Brett apparently owns a kalimba and we're not mad about it. Wanna support the show? Become an X-Temely Sleepy Baby or Baby of Infinite Dreams at OffBookClubhouse.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 5min

4. Curses Curses Curses! (w/ Jamie Denbo)

Jamie Denbo (Orange is the New Black, Ronna and Beverly) stars in a very explicit new musical about the conflicts between children, their parents, witches and talking horses. Theater-goers will be entranced by such stand-out hits as "Sleepin' With Barbara", "Parenting is Hard" and "Children Are Our Future”, but never forget that ponies are also the future, the future for horses. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK) and Leesa (www.leesa.com/offbook).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 9min

187. My Best Friend's Breading with Paul F. Tompkins

Well, we keep asking him and he keeps coming back! Why? Because he's simply the best! The incredible Paul F. Tompkins joins us once again in a culinary musical the late 90's could only dream about. Get ready to dine on 5-star songs such as The Cool and Glamorous Life of a Chef, Gossip, A Metaphor That's Also a Pun, 3 Your Majesties, and No One Can Help But Look (At Julia Roberts.)Also, WE HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS ONE! Check it out by supporting the show at any level at OffBookClubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 9min

186. Time Fountain: Fountains of Time! Chapter 1

It's finally here, the beginning of our monthly ongoing improvised musical! We've already decided that this will be the LONGEST MUSICAL in earth's recorded history. We're calling it now. This week Jess, Zach, Scott, and Brett (who has triumphantly returned to ehe frets) dive into the time stream with reckless abandon, and emerge with soon to be famous songs such as It's 1985, Bean Sack Inspectors, Pterodactyl Starts with "P", Three Riddles, and Little Tiny Stegosaurus!Want to support this, and our other insane undertakings? Join the Off Book Clubhouse at OffBookClubhouse.com for bonus content and our undying love!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 26, 2021 • 1h 16min

185. Big Announcement. Small Tiki Chain.

It's the end of Lounge January, which means Zach and Jess have to actually explain what's coming next! They also answer more listener questions, vow to master Tennis, and attempt their first ever musical La Rond with songs like Is The Booth For You?, Big Pink Piece of Construction Paper, There's Something about Mary, and What Sports are For!As for the big announcement, it's OffBookClubhouse.com !!!! Check it out to support the show, get special bonus content and see the website they build with their very own 1's and 0's.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 10min

184. Stacy's Mailbag

Lounge January continues as the gang answers your questions in this special mailbag episode! Zach and Scott are 2RudeDudes, Jess sings a significant amount of copyrighted material, and a deep dive into the lore of Karate Bird reveals more questions than answers. Even though Scott has a mic, they still make him play songs like Lance Armstrong & The Moon, Structureless Kite Salesmen, Questions: Karate Bird and This is Fun Actually: No Soap for a Polar Bear.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 12, 2021 • 52min

183. Lounge January

It's Off Book's first independent episode! Kinda. Zach, Jess and Scott hang out in Lounge January(tm) as they prepare for the future of Off Book. Zach confesses a secret dining desire, Jess makes an earth shattering innovation in modern spelling, and Scott finds the most chaotic keyboard patch he's ever used. Bangers include How Not to Get Poisoned, Celery Face David, Excuse Me Mr. Guinness, Lick The Ice Swan, and Ceighpsy. Email us your Q's or KMF's at MailPersonStacy@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 21min

182. Basketball Courting The Musical with Sam Martin

Today begins with a special message from Zach and Jess as they celebrate their very last show on Earwolf. (Have no fear, the show has a big ol' bright future that they'll tell you more about next week!)  This week guest Sam Martin (Danger Force, Henry Danger) joins the family band as they present the smash-hit Basketball Courting The Musical. With unforgettable numbers like Basketball Appropriate Little Lunches, Denise Might Be The Worst in Some Ways, I Totes Wanna Get That Brand New Tote, and The Main Thing Is It Doesn't Matter!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 20min

181. Soul Trip the Musical with Mary Sohn

This week Zach and Jess are going to try something new. They're going to just have fun out there AND give it all they've got with fan-favorite Mary Sohn! (A.P. Bio, Work in Progress) Together, Zach, Jess, Scott, Brett and Mary proudly present Soul Trip the Musical! Enjoy instant classics like Ghost Roadtrip, Anything Can Go Into A Soup As Long as It Ends Up Brown, Can We Suggest Spiritually That Hannah Pull The Fire Alarm, and of course Why Did I Assume? We Could Go To That Abandoned Zoo! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 28min

180. Visions of Sugar Plums Danced in Their Radioheads with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker

Ho! Ho! Hello! All-stars Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker of The Neighborhood Listen are back and join Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) to continue a very merry OFF Book tradition! Listen as they proudly present classics like “Lay Down,” “Page Me If You’re Out There,” and “Movie Mercials, Leave Our Songs Alone.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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