Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

SUMMARY: We're deep in it with Shadie from Shitty Movie Club as we dive headfirst into a pile of terrible movies that are a pleasure to watch and riff. We talk about Pledge Night, Neil Breen, Miami Connection, ninja flicks, Megalopolis, and more! We share our favorite shitty movies, plus eleven-dollar pizza slices, and what's admission into the Ice Cream Museum?SPONSOR: Sponsored by Kal-El's Cousin Kara's Super Dog-Sitting Service.

SUMMARY: Matt sneezes while moving, tries to use the seventh floor pool, and watches a tender moment during a Zoom call. Jacob gets another expert visiting his soundboard and shares a guilty pleasure. Plus, smooth scrotums and thoughts on Andrew Tate and Guy Fieri. And a musical Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Paul's got "hunks" hauling away junk. Matt speaks well about Nashville. Paul rushes home in fear of coming upon a crime scene; was a cover-up needed? Plus, a gold shirt for sale, a righteous rant about Vegas parking fees, Paul invents a new sport, and a Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Paul is under the smoky weather in Pittsburgh. Jacob and Matt have good things to say about a Vegas chain pub. Matt has loud neighbors who like to hang out on the front lawn. Jacob witnesses an epic meltdown. Disney resets kids' musical tastes. Matt's got a bag full of drugs he needs to explain. And a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt's gig at the Magicians Room is coming to an end sooner than expected. Paul speaks nostalgically about female body part prints. Matt asks Paul about his favorite Lindsey Graham conspiracies. And things get heated between Paul and Jacob when discussing the end of game physical media. And a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Dr. Mike Todorovic returns to answer some really wonderful questions from Scoops. Along the way, we chat about testosterone, perimenopause, breakthroughs with CRISPR-Cas9, supplement use, ancestry testing, vitamin K for newborns, and the most important question: Is Matt full of shit about statins, or is he just getting older?

SUMMARY: Matt juggles with his schedule while looking to combine bartending with magic. Is Supergirl supplanting Masters on the list of movies performing badly? Paul has some new jams in his music feed. Matt finds a couple who met in a Walmart parking lot, and Paul's been watching couples therapy shows. Plus a Rocky Horror Scoopardy from Fact Check Andy.

SUMMARY: Jacob shucks his shoes off while Paul patters about in Crocs. Jacob goes to opening night for Franky Perez at TI. There's a flood in Matt's backyard! A 9-year-old steals the show at Matt's magic show. Also, Matt considers becoming a Christian magician, and a Scoopardy brought to you by the letter 'M.'

SUMMARY: Shakespeare the Musical is done, and quite the challenge it was to pull off. Matt recalls working on a musical horse tribute to Australia. Meanwhile, Matt's boys get a "wide front eyes" musical education from Paul. Who swears more: Colin Farrell or Jacob? Plus, overweight Batman villains and a Price is Skrite!

SUMMARY: This show asks the hard questions! Matt wants to relive moments with his kids when they were younger, Paul contemplates having an unending orgasm, and Jacob would eat a cooked worm. In Scoop Mail we consider the sense of unease that women feel when interacting with men, and we play a before-and-after Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Paul's in the Churn the day after the exciting first performance for Shakespeare the Musical. Matt learns an important lesson about doing double duty with the hair dye. Matt finally takes the kids to see Masters, and we have questions. We talk about separating celebrities' oeuvre from their peccadillos. And a dictionary Scoopardy!The final show for Shakespeare the Musical…Improvised is tonight, 7 pm at the Vegas Theatre Company as part of Las Vegas' Fallout Fringe Festival. Purchase tickets from… https://www.crowdwork.com/e/shakespeare-the-musical

SUMMARY: Susan Huckle, actor and author of "The Earth Is Flat?! And Other Things My Mother Taught Me" comes on the show to talk about growing up as a Pentecostal Christian. After leaving home, doubts in faith grow while her mother embraces conspiracy theories via YouTube. Of course, Paul has some conspiracies to share. And we talk Susan into a game of Scoopardy!SPONSOR: Susan Huckle's book, "The Earth Is Flat?! And Other Things My Mother Taught Me," can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Other-Things-Mother-Taught/dp/B0GPXPB2NF/ or check with your favorite bookstore.

SUMMARY: Was the fix in for the NBA Finals, or was it Danhausen's curses? Matt goes to Dodgers Stadium, and Golden Knights fans get free parking. Plus, Paul might be getting an Olive Garden, Jacob lives out the first act of a porn movie, an Am I The Asshole? story in Scoop Mail, and a Scoopardy!Come out to see Shakespeare the Musical…Improvised at the Fallout Fringe Festival on June 23-24-25, 7 pm all nights, at the Vegas Theatre Company. Tickets available at https://www.crowdwork.com/e/shakespeare-the-musical.Show notes...

SUMMARY: Jonas Woolverton returns to the show as The McEnfro Show is playing at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Jonas goes to new heights to show off his manspead and you should see what he can do with a tennis racket! Also, Matt's corporate gig takes an unexpected turn, and an Obelisk that tries to take its shoes off!

SUMMARY: SJ joins us as Matt is away for a gig. Jacob and SJ go see Masters, and Paul explains how MOTU came together from an amalgamation of wacky ideas. We ponder superstitions and places to see live music in Vegas before Paul turns the chat to more apocalyptic topics. Plus a truck-themed Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: A small earthquake shakes up Vegas while airport parking is in flames. Caesars is going private; will this move spur some much-needed innovation? At last, Paul sees Masters, and we get the deets! Also, a cowboy samurai roams The Strip, more Bricks & Minifigs talk, and a Freehold Scoopardy!

Jacob is worried about Paul's expectations for the Masters movie while Matt is worried about the latest Toy Story movie. Will the discourse regarding N.Y. Giants players' political views affect prospects for a winning season? Also, the Bricks & Minifigs scandal, cursing at the Magic Castle, and a spoiler-filled Scoopardy!"            

SUMMARY: Paul's knees are acting up; will turmeric fix it? A small fire in a Vegas showroom leads us down a disco rabbit hole. From Zoom, we get a story about animal encounters. Matt and the kids go out on a Duffy boat with snacks. Paul does some impersonations. And a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Matt takes the family to see the Golden Knights in the playoffs. While there, Matt talks someone into going under the bleachers. The A's new stadium has already passed Jacob's expectations. Then the show goes to the dogs, thanks to Paul. Also a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Matt takes the family to see the Golden Knights in the playoffs. While there, Matt talks someone into going under the bleachers. The A's new stadium has already passed Jacob's expectations. Then the show goes to the dogs, thanks to Paul. Also a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Jacob buys some salt and recalls a pitch to do a porno. Will GLP-1 meds become cheap and readily available like boner pills? Matt gets offered playoff tickets as payment for a gig. Plus, Paul experiences a ghostly scare, Colbert's adieu brings back memories for Matt, and a '90s again' Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Jacob may be experiencing deep bruising. Matt recalls his most painful massage and has his first official show at the Magician's Room. Fallout Fringe folks try to figure out how to light Shakespeare The Musical. Chris the Microscoop has created a podcast app; Brogan made it pretty. Plus, some chat on "Masters" and "Mandalorian" movie promotions and a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Corporate entities are cracking down more on dress codes and attendance. Paul is on pins and needles over the new "Masters" movie and shows off some related acquistions. Matt's got beef over a speech at a soccer event. What is it about youth who are the top dogs at school? Also, Paul lusts for Minas Tirith, Girl Scout cookies, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Author Robin Flinchum visits The Churn to talk about her latest book, "The Redemption of Julia Bulette: Murder, Myth and the Hunt for a Serial Killer in Early Virginia City." Robin explains how justice came forth after the crime, the ongoing stigma that sex workers face despite being productive members of society, and another reason to hate Rush Limbaugh. Also, Paul explains the Comstock Lode, Scoop Mail erupts in Kanchō, and a Scoopardy.Robin Flinchum's book tour for "The Redemption of Julia Bulette: Murder, Myth and the Hunt for a Serial Killer in Early Virginia City" will be at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas on May 21 and the Pahrump Valley Museum on May 30. You can purchase Robin's book from The Writer's Block in Las Vegas, at bookshop.org, and direct from Arcadia Press at https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/the-redemption-of-julia-bulette-9781467171748/. Robin's other book, "Red Light Women of Death Valley," is also available from both online sources.

SUMMARY: We start the show with some blunt talk. Matt‘s been working on an Alaskan cruise and takes some time to sit on a dock and enjoy the moment. Also, Matt recalls some of his more challenging cruise ship shows. Scoop Jesus, aka Zelda, and Barry G. Boogie from Real Big Top join us to talk about their upcoming show at Fallout Fringe Fest. And a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Comedian and magician Nick Diffatte joins us in The Churn! Nick talks about performing in Mad Apple, playing on the road in Jokers of Magic, magician/producer Chris Kenner, Copperfield superfans, and the challenge of Vegas audiences. Matt's prepping swag for his Alaska cruise and learns that ducks don't have sphincters. Also, a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Nicholas Newman drops in from Kentucky with news on changes that are happening to a certain horse race that shall remain nameless for licensing reasons. Matt takes the boys to a Banana Ball game and is looking to afford a visit to Edinburgh. Also, a Scoopardy full of 'things.'

SUMMARY: An NFL coach holding hands with a sports reporter sparks a debate about sports being scripted. Jacob gets an 'emergency' phone call about his mother. The boys talk about brushing teeth in the shower. Matt and Jacob have problems with their phones. Plus, 'Am I the Asshole?' in Scoop Mail and a 'Macabre Master' Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Casey Webb joins us from New Orleans, reflecting on his time with 'Man v. Food' and on how much the business has changed since. Along with creating Casey Webb’s Inferno NJ Style Hot Sauce and Honey, Casey is working on a new podcast. Also, we learn that middle schoolers are terrible sports fans, Matt explains The Penis Game to Paul, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Jacob has gifts for Matt and Paul. It's Matt's birthday, and the family goes out for teppanyaki and yogurt. Hair stylists don't know who Judi Dench is. Jacob goes to a Golden Knights game and sits near a couple disappointed with their seats. Plus, Matt undeservedly sees David Byrne, Paul riffs teppan-yuk'es, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Nug Nahrgang brings AEW's RJ City to the show! We talk about RJ's career swing from wrestling to stand-up comedy and what they have in common. Paul asks whom in the AEW roster is best suited to other professions. Plus, RJ meets the guy who was bequeathed Wayland Flowers' "Madam" doll, the awkwardness of well-intentioned racism, and a group-themed Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Jacob gets his eyebrows done again. On a flight home, Matt sits next to a guy who takes off his shoes. What comedy would we choose to watch before getting shot? Jacob talks with an old tech hand. Plus a Scoopardy. Tickets for Shakespeare the Musical at the Fallout Fringe Festival are on sale at https://www.crowdwork.com/e/shakespeare-the-musical.

SUMMARY: We have Patreon laments. Paul smells like dumpster juice after eating a snack. Jacob has a follow-up on a traveler down on their luck. Matt uses tinfoil to connect with an audience member who doesn't like magic shows. Paul has opinions on people who don't maintain flag displays. And a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: A truck runs into the Main Street Casino, and The Magic Castle catches fire. Matt's back on a cruise ship with an update on Pint of Plain. Jacob hasn't been sleeping of late when he's not insulting Home Depot employees. What are the deets on crossbow acts? Also, Smitty Scoop goes to court and a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Matt's backing out of cruise ship gigs to stay home with the family, but not all of them; could Jacob sub for the rest? Was Matt able to make 'The Duke Call' while out at the movies? Paul discusses 'The Backrooms' phenomenon. At the Rio, Brogan has an incident! Plus a movies Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: It's our twelfth anniversary…we think. We discuss the lawsuit in regard to Taylor Swift's use of "Confessions of a Showgirl." Matt disrespects an already disrespectful use of an American flag. In movie talk, we discus the new MOTU trailer plus other recent film releases. Also, Jacob's looking at license plates, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt and Jacob are recording together in the same place, which begs the question of what version of The Churn they're in. Jacob has exciting news about Spadoni and runs afoul of Fremont Street security. Matt overcomes a past shortcoming with a t-shirt. Plus, Al the Pizza Man gives us a business update and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Jacob consolidates his DVD collection, as Paul has DVD players to spare; is the latter hoarding? Much praise for the improv show in Bethlehem, Pa. We talk about having diverging opinions with the neighbors while maintaining civil relations. Paul alerts us to what's happening to military experts on UFOs. And a sort-of MOTU Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Stephen Booth, aka the DidgeriDouche, joins Matt and Paul for a live show in Bethlehem, Pa. Paul ponders why a Star Trek-themed Monopoly doesn't make any sense. Matt and Stephen take a trip down memory lane, recalling various bad jobs and time spent in the Virgin Islands. Plus, a treasure trove of Canadian Physical Scoop Mail from Arson Boyd, @arsonboyd on Instagram, and a 'questions from the Zoom chat' Jock vs. Nerd.

SUMMARY: We start the show with Vegas and Pittsburgh weather updates. Matt's in L.A. with the kids touring Universal Studios; does the tram tour reach today's youth? We talk about the Oscars before Jessica Jane joins us to share some new hobbies, a hobby-related injury, plus an interesting way to deal with a porch pirate. Also a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Jacob enjoys listening to multiple versions of popular songs and confronts a Tibetan monk. Vulcan mind melds arouse Paul. Weed lounges are popping up around Vegas; are they social venues? Matt bleeds profusely again. Also a 'See U Next Tuesday' Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: JD Newitt joins us to share a fun animatic from WayneGio along with an update on the HeyScoops documentary. Jacob has glowing words for The Party at Superfrico. Paul has a shoutout for the Player One podcast. Also, some exciting news on Matt and Paul podcasting live in Easton, Pa., and a Scoopardy.SPONSOR: Sponsored by Matt Donnelly's Tumble Sausage.    

SUMMARY: Brad Sherwood returns with exciting news about improvising Shakespeare with Matt, Paul, and Spadoni. A callback on "Why are you so hot?" leads the discussion to Brad and Paul's looks in their youth. Plus, a nod to a recent Justin Robert Young podcast on crime and statistics, what constitutes yacht rock, and an 'equal shot answer' Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt goes to a parent-teacher meeting and oversteps his authority. Paul notes the only good news right now comes from the WWE. Jacob gets a beauty treatment for a Valentine present. Plus, love for "The Muppet Show," Paul sees "Wuthering Heights," travel advice in Scoop Mail, and a 'more 90s' Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt's back from cruise work before starting his new magic show. Paul gives the deets on his skincare regimen. Jacob reviews "Love Johnny Carson" and "Song Sung Blue," and has a sensitive belly to a dirty tap. A corporate Shark Tank challenge takes a dark turn. Plus a 'famous' Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Scott Roeben, aka Vital Vegas, returns! We talk about steak houses and how Vegas has so many great restaurants. Scott also opines about the A's ballpark site, the Hard Rock Casino guitar tower, high-speed rail to SoCal, the Vegas Loop, F1, and getting doxxed. Also a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: It's windy season in Las Vegas, and Jacob's voice is a little rough. In Pittsburgh, Paul is cold and covered in mud while deer lurk in the fog. At Costa Maya, Matt gets rubbed with Preparation H and a sex toy. Plus, people with reverse organs and a 'famous' Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt practices his keyboard skills at sea and has to explain an emoji meaning. Jacob visits a Viking-themed bar and puts something unusual in his mouth. Paul sips some tea that's disagreeable. Big Sexy shares some high school poetry, in Scoop Mail we learn what activity is best with champagne and popcorn, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: ICS appears on a list of funniest podcasts. There's a new magic show coming to The Strip; is it better than Penn & Teller? In Scoop Mail, we're asked what to do when you've bought a house that belonged to a pervy peeper. Plus, Paul's got moose hands, a Jersey donkey, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt returns to Raiders Stadium for another gig. Jacob tries to exercise more, enjoys some cowbell, and 'ends' up adjacent to a prank nearly gone wrong. Plus, the guys share stories of bathroom urgencies, our thoughts on the Super Bowl halftime shows, and an Australian Scoopardy.