Banter Buddies

Video games have come a long way since we were kids in the 90s. These days they seem to touch every bit of culture and continue to get more and more important as time goes on! While most of our callers (and your hosts) don't consider themselves massive video game people, we all have a favorite game. Tune in to find out what those are and walk down memory lane as we talk about the games, consoles a...

Koo Koo exists because once upon a time we dreamed up a weird new idea for a band. That's exactly the exercise for this episode of Banter Buddies. We asked our listeners to come up with a band and give it a name. The submissions did not disappoint. Maybe you'll hear about one or two of them someday.

Disney is the gold standard for animated films and has been for nearly a century! It's hard to choose just one, but on this podcast we'll pick our favorites. Our callers chime in with their favorites as well and we discover a good mix of early classics and modern surprises. Also our recommendations, Disney trivia and Bryan's LA trip report.

The world is a wide-ranging collection of sensory stimuli. On this episode of the podcast we'll be focusing on one specific sense: SMELL. We talk about the good and bad scents that fill our noses and the psychology that goes into this highly-subjective discussion. Stick around to the end of the podcast to hear about our brand new fan club: Koo Koo World!

We're thankful to have listeners who live all around the globe. It's fun to hear about places from locals who actually live there! Sometimes that's the best way to understand the features of any city. On this episode of the show we'll hear from our callers about the best things about where they're from. Listen up and take notes for your next trip!

This show is built upon us asking questions of our listeners, but in this special edition of Banter Buddies the tables have turned! The fourth mailbag episode of this podcast is full of wonderful queries. Do we have a favorite t-shirt? What would a Koo Koo Eras Tour look like? Do we have a favorite non-musical theatrical production? You'll learn the answers to these and many more questions on this...

Life is full of wonderful technological advancements and helpful businesses, but sometimes you think to yourself “I wish THIS existed.” On this episode of Banter Buddies we talk about the products or companies that we would like to see in the world. Our caller’s ideas run the gamut from magical to totally reasonable. What will they come up with next? Listen to find out.

Everyone is an expert at something! Whether you simply know more than the average person on a given topic or are a professional in a certain field, expertise can take many forms. This show features our little experts calling in to talk about what they specialize in. What are Bryan and Neil experts in? Listen to find out!

Life is full of embarrassing moments. These things happen to everyone. On this episode of the podcast we talk about the MOST visceral of these moments and reveal the most embarrassing thing that have happened to us. Only some of them are about puking! Shoutout to our brave listeners who called in to share these still-tender memories.

Jim Henson was a creative genius for the ages! One of his most popular and enduring creations are the Muppets. There are dozens (maybe hundreds) of these incredible puppet pals and we will discuss our favorites as well as those nominated by our listeners. This is the first episode of season two of Banter Buddies! Call in! Tell your friends about the show!

Many years ago we had these things called newspapers. Some of them contained daily comic strips. On Sundays the BIG version of the newspaper would arrive complete with an entire section of comics, some of them in full color! On the final episode of season one, we discuss our favorite titles and characters from these comic strips and of course hear from our listeners!

This traditional Mexican dish is beloved around the world. The customization possibilities are one of the reasons why tacos are so great. So on this episode of Banter Buddies we’ve tasked our listeners to create and name a new kind of taco! What did they come up with? Dive in to find out!

Our band is centered around the idea of partying and dancing. That kind of thing also tends to happen at wedding receptions! We used to DJ weddings so getting people to the dance floor is something we’ve thought a lot about. On this episode of Banter Buddies we’re chatting about our favorite songs to dance to at a wedding. Hear from us! Hear from our callers! And of course we have a “Name That Tun...

They unite to save the world in many different ways, but which of all the superheroes is our favorite? On this epic episode of Banter Buddies you’ll learn about the finest crime-fighting, world-saving heroes the comic book world has to offer. Also we’ve got new recommendations for you, a game about super hero names and much, much more!

Most of us have a name that goes between our first name and our last name. Sometimes this name is meaningful, sometimes this name is just a name! On this episode of Banter Buddies we talk about the wonderful world of middle names. We have them and we have feelings about them. Time to talk!

With summer winding down we had to do an episode about camp! That word can mean so many things. Lots of people have camp memories but no two are alike! Bryan is a tried and true “camp person” and the band is very influenced by the songs and games one might experience in that setting. Pull up a log and listen as we go deep into the woods!

The Olympics feature a biannual meeting of the world’s greatest athletes competing on behalf of their home country. The winter and summer games bring us countless wide ranging events and sports. But what are they missing? How could these beloved competitions be improved? This episode of Banter Buddies focuses on events that we would like to see added to the Olympics! Listen to our callers pitch al...

Putters up! It’s time to play some mini golf! This classic, casual recreational competition is great for just about everybody. Aside from attempting to putt your ball into the whole in as few strokes as possible, mini golf is fun due to the wide range of theming and variety from course to course, and hole to hole. On this podcast we talk about the putt putt holes we would like to see in the world....

Sometimes a question is more than a question. Sometimes a question can provide insight into one’s philosophy on life. Today’s podcast features one of those questions: Cake or Pie? Cake is the dynamic overwhelming favorite. Meanwhile Pie is the scrappy underdog, past its prime as our nation’s preferred sweet dish. Two desserts enter. Only one will leave.

It’s time for a very special edition of Banter Buddies! We’re expanding our “recommendations” for this episode. Our listeners called in with some ideas for things that we might enjoy. We got responses that cover a lot of subjects. Food, media, travel and more are covered! We RECOMMEND that you listen to this podcast!

Great films can end leaving the audience wanting more. Sometimes we actually get more - in the form of a sequel film! Often times these movies do not live up to the high marks set by the original work. But sometimes they give us exactly what we need and allow the story to reach new heights! This podcast is about sequels. Will we do this theme again? No, probably not.

Helping out around the house can be a great way to learn some responsibility, gain some trust and even make a little money. Sometime you gotta pick up dog poop, vacuum the carpets or feed the livestock. All of this can fall under the umbrella of chores and on this episode we learn about our listener’s home responsibilities as they grew up.

Whether you’re a good singer, or a bad singer, karaoke is a lot of fun. It’s a time for belting out an epic power ballad or rapping perfectly in sync with your favorite emcee. Karaoke brings us together, it is joyous, and sometimes it is very, very bad. But even the worst vocalists can have a great time with karaoke. Just one of the many reasons it is wonderful. Join us today as we hear about our...

Classic pets are great. Dogs, cats, and birds have been domesticated friends to Mankind for quite some time! But what if ANY animal could be a pet, what would you choose? We’ll hear from our listeners on this very topic! Also, recommendations from Bryan and Neil, a round of “name that tune” and more!

Whether you brought it from home or ate it hot in the cafeteria, lunch time was a special part of any school day. On today’s show we talk about our favorite memories from stuffing our faces at school. Rectangle pizza, tiny milk cartons and even food fights get discussed. Grab your tray and listen up!