A podcast hosted by four friends: Anthony, Michael, Zack, and Gabe, four zoomers who like to sit down and talk about anything and everything from pop culture to current events.
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Tony and Johnny are the best of friends…but they live on separate coasts! Luckily, they’ve been able to keep their long-distance relationship fresh and vital through frequent, soul-nourishing phone conversations. The Phoney & Call-y Show presents these phone calls to you: the lonely idiot, to delight in an entertaining blend of banter, introspection, bickering, and improv bits!* *However, this podcast is not to be life-affirming, at all. Any relatable honesty Tony & Johnny display is purely ...
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AND WE'RE BACK Things have been a little hectic here behind the scenes but the boys are back with a double feature! In this episode of the Introspection and Banter Podcast, recorded in April shortly the 4.8 earthquake, the boys talk weather disasters, shit-talk half the Union, weddings, and more! Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at In…
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Gabe, Zack, and Michael are back in this episode of the Introspection and Banter discussing the normalization of Nerd culture in the popular culture space, WcDonalds, gatekeeping, D&D and More! Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzlc1mOpDbuP4mVhJbF…
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The boys are back in this episode of the Introspection and Banter podcast, discussing music: their favorite soundtracks, genres, albums and songs.
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The boys are down a Gabe this episode but that won't stop the banter! In this episode Michael, Zack, and Anthony talk about card games, video games, DND, movies, and more! Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzlc1mOpDbuP4mVhJbFh6A Michael's Pages: h…
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Welcome back to the Introspection and Banter Podcast! In this episode join Anthony, Zack, Gabe, and Michael as they discuss their plans for the future (or lack thereof), future tech, and what changes to life lie in the future (I hear everything is chrome). Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouT…
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Welcome back to the Introspection and Banter Podcast, join Anthony, Zach, Gabe, and Michael as they discuss the great equalizer: Death. Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzlc1mOpDbuP4mVhJbFh6A Michael's Pages: https://odysee.com/@Th3h3aler:6 https…
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Welcom back to the Introspection and Banter Podcast, join Anthony, Zach, Gabe, and Gabe as they discuss AI: its current use and future development, the possiblity of AI rights, and its legality. Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzlc1mOpDbuP4mVhJb…
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In this episode of the Introspection and Banter Podcast Gabe and Anthony sit down with Michael and AJ about their hobbies. Join in our very first episode with four hosts as we discuss acting, h-anime, crippling vtuber addiction, crippling manga addiction, writing, IMBD pages, and Persona 5's best girl. Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us…
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We're back in the new year with our special guest Dany! Join Gabe, Antoine, and Dany as they discuss their million dollar idea for a gacha game. Please forgive Gabe's coughing in this episode, he was recovering from COVID at the time of recording. Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page:…
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Episode 12: Episode 1: Zack's Introspection and Banter Podcast
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Hi and welcome to episode 1 of Zack's Introspection and Banter Podcast. Join Zack and his two guests, Anthony and Gabe, as they discuss what they like to do in their free time, what encourages their interests, and how to hold a pencil. Check out our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page: https://www…
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Guess who's back? Join Anthony, Gabe, and their guest Pat as they discuss their favorite spooks. Check put our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzlc1mOpDbuP4mVhJbFh6A
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You heard right, Pho-Cal Heads. This old pod is movin’ on to quieter, less-audible pastures. It’s proven too much for Johnny’s delicate system, and he’s told Tony at the worst possible time! Johnny apologizes. Tony accepts. Even with its somber tones, this episode does not lack a description of Tony’s fulsome toilet leavings. It is still an episode…
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We start with some real, nice energy and momentum. The babies sing a little. Then it all hits a brick wall when Johnny holds forth on his ramen lunch. Who cares, Johnny?! Tony talks about his booster experience, which yes includes anal gel! Which I think has been discussed in like four or five episodes now. Tony does an impromptu and FREE ad for th…
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Episode 52: Does He Seem Stupider? (with guest Naomi Ekperigin)
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Johnny has gotten the new COVID booster. And it has provided him with firsthand knowledge of the mysterious “anal gel” that Tony is always talking about. Tony feels vindicated. Johnny feels dirty. They discuss Tony’s recent health ordeal, his ongoing battle with his live-in insects, and there’s some confusion over the name of the Auntie Anne’s pret…
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Episode 51: No Fear (with guest Gil Ozeri)
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The boys are ready to record. There’s only one problem…they don’t have a guest! They happen to be chatting with pod-fav Gil Ozeri, and they think, “Why don’t we muscle him into being a guest again?” So they do! They rope him into recording, last minute, and blow a big hole into the middle of his busy day! And Gil delivers, yet again. He quick-scarf…
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Episode 50: Eggs on the Weekend (with guest Jeff Hiller)
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O momentous day! It’s the 50th episode!!! And guess what? It’s never mentioned once. The hosts forgot! Luckily, they do remember to talk about their massive shits and whether it’s okay to touch squirrels. Oh, and Johnny’s new duvet cover has arrived…if anyone’s still interested in that plotline. Jeff Hiller joins the party, and he seems somewhat in…
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Episode 49: Hot Hospital Content (with guest Rob Stern)
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Wee oo wee ooo! It’s a medical emergency! John’s father is in the hospital, and that means two things: The boys are very concerned, OBVIOUSLY. And Tony has to say “I’m very sorry” to Johnny, in a sincere and solemn tone. Johnny laps it up! Then comedian, podcaster, and John’s-cousin Rob Stern comes on. He, OF COURSE, is also very concerned about hi…
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Episode 48: A Wipe-the-Slate Moment (with guest Andy Daly)
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The boys begin with some clutch accent work, then get into what good drivers they think they are. Listeners are encouraged to take a thorough self-inventory and decide whether or not they are a shitty driver. Johnny brings up his shredded comforter, believing the topic will be interesting. Tony maintains a good face but honestly seems a little bore…
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Episode 47: Communications (with guests Shelby Wolstein & EJ Marcus)
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Tony is glistening. He’s comfortable to let Johnny believe it’s sweat from his toils, but really he’s just gotten out of the shower! Johnny is behind on his Zoom updates and makes some brilliant observations about the usage of multiple decimal points in software versions. Then, in a 2nd Fourway segment, co-hosts of the podcast Keeping Records Shelb…
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Episode 46: The Trenches (with guest James Adomian)
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It’s hot! Should Tony leave his air conditioner running? Dare he? What are the implications for the audio quality of the podcast? The answer MAY surprise you! The show For All Mankind is discussed, and Tony’s telepathic connection to his own feces appears to be growing stronger. When prolific character man James Adomian comes on, he and Tony fondly…
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Episode 45: Organized Curiosity (with guest Larry Atamanuik)
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The pod’s abuzz because Anthony’s dad Larry is coming on today, and his tech specs need to be juuuuust right! Tony is rankled that it’s not societally acceptable for men to wear makeup. We get the sense that the boys think there’s something controversial about this topic, but we’re not quite sure what it is. And then, Tony’s daddy Larry is here! He…
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Episode 44: Miliani’s Game (with guest Emily Strachan)
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We open on a hot, desert soundscape. Heat waves undulate off the baking asphalt. The driving roadhouse rock swells, as a leather-clad dog enters frame. Now that’s how you start a podcast! After they settle down, the laddies jaw about how satisfying it is to return from a trip to find a nice stack-o-mail in need of sorting. Then, the wondrous Emily …
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Episode 43: A Waste of Time (with guest Mark Proksch)
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There’s some disagreement between the two schmucks about whether or not they need to formally greet one another, at the top of the pod. They clearly both want to say “hello,” however. And so they do. Johnny fills Tony in on his recent air travel woes. And Tony is enraged on his behalf. Then, the devilishly-wry Mark Proksch comes on, and guess what?…
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Another breezy, guest-less episode begins with a classic jump-scare! Even more frightening, Johnny is not running the latest version of Zoom! Thankfully Tony is. Unfortunately, he’s been attacked by spiders, in the night! He shows Johnny his pimply ass, as proof. They reminisce about the old HBO show Real Sex and shudder at the thought of being vac…
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Episode 41: Manets on Everything (with guests Mary Holland & Dan Klein)
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It’s a beautiful day out! After struggling to describe it, Tony admits to a near-total ignorance of visual artists. This throws the guys into a confidence tailspin, realizing they are experts in nothing. Then Mary Holland & Dan Klein squeeze in for a dual interview! Or what is commonly called a “Twinterview.” A first in Phoney & Call-y lore. All ar…
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Episode 40: Pup Detectives?! (with guest Geoff Garlock)
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It’s too much nipple talk for Tony! Also, Tony has been the recipient of multiple birthday gifts from Johnny. But is Johnny really the magnificent gift-giver that Tony thinks he is? No matter! Geoff Garlock is here! He’s a musician. He’s a comedian. He’s a prolific podcaster. And Geoff has the ability to string together music and movie references i…
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Episode 39: Farting Around in a 747 (with guest Rob Huebel)
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Summer’s heating up, and you can’t run A/C during a podcast. So the men are hot! The fellas crunch the numbers on how many full days of recording they’d have to do to bank several years worth of podcasts. Tony says “What?” in a way that sounds gruffer than he means. And Google’s AI is making them sad. Then, Rob Huebel pops in to talk about corrugat…
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Episode 38: The Night Meeting (with No One)
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Tony & Johnny are recording the podcast together, in the same room, for the first time! They quickly discover that the “play-aggression” they employ over Zoom feels much harsher in-person. They abandon it for a gentler tact and set about recounting the tale of their previous night together, at Tony’s hotel. How strange it was to see each other. How…
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Episode 37: Harry Podcast (with guest Dan Lippert)
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The giggle-boys are being silly tickledicks, at the top of the pod. They titter about Harry Potter, old email accounts, and whether you have to be a hoarder to run a junkyard. Should it ever come down to it, in a survival situation, Johnny promises to kill Tony in his sleep. Tony takes umbrage at this. Then Dan Lippert swaggers in to claim the titl…
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Episode 36: A Handsome Man (with guest Ben Rodgers)
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Tony is hard-selling Johnny on getting back into DayZ (a multiplayer, survival game without the speed of multiplayer, the satisfaction of survival, or the ability to accomplish anything.) And Johnny seems willing! They discuss the discomfort of participating in prank shows and the comfort of good foot care! The buddies compare foot-smoothing tools,…
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Episode 35: A Hollow Ball of Pure Intelligence (with guest Neil Casey)
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There’s a congressional hearing on UFOs! Tony finds UFO speculation endlessly fascinating. But sadly, try as he might, he cannot get Johnny on board. The circular logistics required to maintain such discussions feel tedious to him. Tony cannot hide his disappointment. They do a Contact-esque scene that would make Carl Sagan feel embarrassed. And th…
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Episode 34: The Perfect Distance (with guest Seth Morris)
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The cranks begin with another of their fussy, bicker sessions. Feelings are nearly hurt, but they pull back just in time and align their angst against the other members of their households who consistently fail to refill the toilet paper. Tony has experienced yet another road rage incident at his favorite intersection. Then they discuss the Supreme…
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Episode 33: Sexualis! (with guest Gil Ozeri)
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It’s a Threeway all day, as Green Crewman Gil Ozeri attends for the entire session! The 3 fren-amigos work out a complex system for who has to be sweet to whom. Then, Gil steers the conversation towards a concept of his called “Sexualis,” a whimsical, psychosexual excitement one gets from simulated killing. It seems to involve a feeling of closenes…
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Episode 32: A Motherly Attitude: The Return (with guest Susan Gemberling)
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Excitement is in the air, as the boys ready their podcast for the arrival of Johnny’s vaunted mother, Sweet Susan! Tony’s in a bit of a lather after being chided by an audience member, following a standup show. They have a little trouble switching gears, but when they do, a fictional biker gang is finally able to settle their vendetta against Tony.…
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Episode 31: A Book, Plugged (with guest John Flynn)
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Johnny’s nervous to test out his new wifi network. What if it doesn’t work well?! Meanwhile, Tony’s fresh from the doctor where he was informed that he has perfect hearing. When Johnny tries to test him by speaking softly, the whole thing devolves into a bitter competition to see who can talk the quietest. It’s a contest you’ll have to NOT hear to …
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Episode 30: A 30th Episode Lookback Celebration!
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It’s the 30th episode! A famously important and difficult-to-achieve milestone in the life of any podcast. The triumphant hosts take a moment to “look back” at some of the classic skits, scraps, clips, & clits that have made theirs a standout among all the podcasts that debuted in the fall of last year.* Buckle up for montages, guests, gaffes, & gr…
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Episode 29: A Stroll Through Barnes & Noble (with guest Blaire Erskine)
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Do Tony & Johnny have anything to talk about anymore? Yes! They discuss the weather for a bit and depress themselves about the deteriorating environment and how horrible it will be to die of heat exposure. They reminisce about the joys of endless days spent wandering the Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side and inevitably emptying their bowels in …
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Episode 28: The Communicatey & Tricorder-y Show (with guest Will Hines)
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For reasons unexplained, Tony & Johnny are gone. But filling in, from the 24th century, are everyone’s favorite Federation stooges, Captain Picard and Lieutenant Worf! They’re the podcast’s biggest fans, and they’re recording on the Holodeck and beaming it back through time or something…it all sort of gets explained. You’ll be satisfied with the re…
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Episode 27: Evidence of Other People (with guest Kelly Hudson)
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Johnny is snuggled up in his bedroom, and Tony actually thinks his audio sounds good! Did he think it was bad before? The Cozy Couple considers the joys and horrors of picking one’s nose and consuming the findings. They ponder whether or not an asshole can ever be fully clean. And they wonder what the difference is between a dead-drop and a deadfal…
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Episode 26: Oh No! He’s Got a Guitar! (with guest Jon Daly)
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The boyz are back from their triumphant trip to SXSW! They express their gratitude that they’re both on the same social wavelength of wanting to hang out in relatively sedentary settings where snacks are available. Johnny’s mother moved to LA while he was away, and has almost immediately committed a boundary-shattering babysitting faux pas. Tony in…
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Episode 25: Dud Sister (with guest Alison Leiby)
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With SXSW looming, our heroes discover that the payments they’re receiving for the festival are being structured differently (yes, a “travel buyout” is involved). It’s impossible to tell if they’re being treated equally, and that’s enough to unleash a tidal wave of resentments. When Johnny announces he’s got a hard out, they rush a scene (that ends…
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Episode 24: Have a Banana! (with guest Bobby Moynihan)
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Straight away, Johnny is frozen! Can’t participate. Tony fills time artfully, like the professional he is. Getting his shit together, Johnny does some limited bitching about the computer before the Vexed Varmints move on to discuss their inconsistent dental hygiene and Johnny’s tendency to compare people to various other species of primate. They do…
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Episode 23: There’s Nothing Worse Than a Guest!
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The professional hosts of this podcast have decided they dislike guests. So this episode doesn’t have one! Their relief at not having to talk to a third person leads quickly to some giddy (and yes, filthy!) improv! Tony delights as Johnny describes his long-awaited Domino’s pig-out night and its related temper tantrums. Tony recounts his thrilling …
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Episode 22: A Thousand Dollars Worth of Meat (with guest Flossie Arend)
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It’s Valentine's Day and the bloom is off the rose for Johnny’s new computer! It sucks! Our Haughty Heroes are horrified at how quickly the love has faded. Moving on from the technical issues, we learn about Johnny’s successful doctor’s appointment and why Tony keeps a thousand dollars worth of meat in the freezer, at all times! They perform a very…
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Episode 21: Amor Fati (with guest Cipha Sounds)
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Johnny’s got a new computer! Sure, it’s clean and pleasing now, but for how long?! The grown-men confront the dark enchantment their possessions have over them, and then Johnny shows off his partially-built birthday Lego! Soon after, Tony makes an incomprehensible gesticulation, and it confuses Johnny. They reflect on the pleasures of lurking behin…
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Ahoy Mateys! Join Captain Antoine and his quartermaster Gabe as they travel the Seven Seas for that highly sough after retro game booty! This week Anthony and Gabriel talk about piracy and more specifically pirating video games. Check put our Instagram: @Into.Banter Email us at Intro.Banter@gmail.com Subcribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtub…
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Episode 20: I Like That We’re All Screaming Right Now (with guest Betsy Sodaro)
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It’s Johnny’s pre-birthday, and Tony’s large gift is already causing a stir! In this episode, we learn why Tony can’t be an astrophysicist and that Johnny has never had a bad bank experience. Then, Tony proclaims them “gold-ribbon improvisers” moments before they perform a scene that is so unwieldy it has to be cut from the show! Betsy Sodaro joins…
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Episode 19: Let Them Be Upset! (with guest Paul Scheer)
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The boys are aglow after receiving a compliment about the podcast. Then, they get into their discomfort around compliments. When Tony disrupts the chat with a bizarre side-comment, the whole thing nearly comes off the rails. But luckily, they recoup just in time for another of their irreverent, science-fantasy skits! Then Paul Scheer swings by to t…
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In the epic return of the Introspection and Banter Podcast, Gabe and Anthony discuss time travel. Sorry for the break between episodes, we're going through some technical difficulties at the moment but everything should be returning to normal soon. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzlc1mOpDbuP4mVhJbFh6A Gmail: Intro.Banter…
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Episode 18: Beautiful Body, Big Body, Little Body (with guest Shannon O'Neill)
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Tony’s crunchin’ and munchin’ on some Goldfish! When he’s called away suddenly, Johnny fills in with a hastily-thrown-together song parody. Upon his return, the dashing duo discusses how much Johnny loves sneaking and scaring, and how often Tony gets startled and scared! Then, their brilliant and hilarious friend Shannon O’Neill comes on, and the b…
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