Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

Sarah Hester Ross graces The Churn! Sarah has a new tour starting this month. We talk about the TikTok 'shutdown' and other social media frustrations, the greatness that is Barry Manilow, updates on "Stop Giving Men Microphones" and "Florida Man", and sexual relations with pizza. Also a Christmas-themed Price is Skrite because it's still the holidays in our books.

From canine carnage to soccer shenanigans—this show has it all! Paul's dogs fight over Anne; Matt takes the boys to go see Messi when he's not making them throw up; Jacob gets quizzed about his role in the next Trivia Challenge. Plus a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Michael Forsch returns to The Churn to talk about "A-List Casting," a Vegas-based YouTube comedy series. Along the way the discussion veers into Dokken, slushee makers, inadequate po'boys, and Kenny Chesney. Paul sings about island cows, plus a 'Dead' Scoopardy. SPONSOR: Brought to you by Paul Mattingly's Starvation Guide to Eating a Dead Horse

Matt has exciting news about a new magicians' tour, no joke, and explains his side hustles as a knife smuggler and arm chopper. Snowbound Paul deals with getting a regulation garbage can. Jacob sees Wicked and we praise Ariana Grande's performance. Plus a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: ICS is now a Twin Peaks podcast. No, not that Twin Peaks. Jacob has a texting anus and gets into a pissy situation. Paul goes to The Cheesecake Factory and ends up with a chimera of sorts. And Casino Royale, the 2006 film, doesn't hold up according to Matt. Plus a Masters of the Universe Scoopardy.

Kady and Troy Heard are in The Churn to talk about the Majestic Repertory Theatre and its bit of bad luck over the holidays. The discussion also includes Mavericks at The Plaza, building a community of supporters, making the transition from dancing to burlesque, and taking Scream'd to Los Angeles. Also a Scoopardy!

It's a new year, and Paul is excited for the Masters of the Universe film in production, but Jared Leto as Skeletor?! Jacob watches New Year's Rockin' Eve, finding the local Las Vegas spots hilarious. At a party, Matt and the kids make it to midnight, but now Matt's behind on chores. Enjoy a New Year's pretzel and a peanut butter…carrot?

Matt watches Mr. Beast's "Games" with the kids, Paul talks about the latest in Evangelion news and interactive action figures, and both Jacob and Matt 'sploosh' over Billy Joel. Plus, a pair of boob-adjacent Scoop Mails and a Christmas-themed Scoopardy.

This episode smells funny! Odorous subjects highlight the top of the show, and we learn that Jacob's dogs are eating healthier than him. We also talk about cooking, Timothée Chalamet, Dune, and how "prestige TV" is past tense. Plus, a 'funeral fumble' in Scoop Mail and a wrestling Scoopardy.

The boys talk about what they got for Christmas and grade 2024 with their top fives. Paul reads from his gift AI book, Jacob's running out of space for his records, and Matt loses his mind while wrapping gifts. It's been a good year and our community has been a huge part of it. Thank you, Scoops!

Paul drives through Steelers hate traffic, Matt endures a holiday gale, and Jacob almost gets punched in the nuts. We talk about misappropriating The Punisher skull and delve into Matt's holiday rituals. Plus, Jacob's not sleeping enough, and Paul creates a new cherished character and a Scoop holiday! Also a Scoopardy.

Jacob goes shopping for White Elephant gifts. Paul gets the gift of an AI composed book. Matt peels back the curtain on cruise ship careers while getting some good news about his magic show. Plus, we get bags of bourbon-aged coffee and a Scoopardy. 

Matt can't go down the slide, regretfully enjoys a cigar, and is mistaken for a musician. Jacob eats pie, watches nude hula hooping, and sees Matt's kids fairly often. Paul slept through 9/11 and offers up a tip for fighting rashes.

Piff is on Queer Eye while drones plague the Garden State! Meanwhile, Paul endures the cold at the Pittsburgh Zoo, Matt runs into Santa and Big Sexy, and Jacob may have a deformity. There's tootin' afoot but both Matt and Jacob just want food.

It's a Geek Shock intervention with Professor Biggs, Fact Check Andy, and Commander K! Biggs is doing "It's a Wonderful Life" in L.A. on Dec. 19-22 at the Curtis Theatre, K deals with a table flipper, Matt gets oiled up, Paul celebrates his birthday, and Jacob buys a mattress. Plus, a Big Sexy Scoopardy! Purchase tickets for Curtis Theatre & STAGEStheatre live radio play production of "It's a...

Matt runs late, leaving Jacob and Paul to discuss Player One Podcast, a ransomware attack affecting Starbucks, and Hot Frosty. Matt hosts a Transformers One viewing for the kids, finds himself inspired, and offers a shoutout to the subreddit. Paul gives out his latest music favorites, plus an OG Jock vs. Nerd!

Paul lucks out for Bob Evans but ends up getting an upgrade. "Fall" is cancelled, and Matt causes a commotion. Transformers One gets props from Paul; arcades are still a thing in Vegas; plus a pair of concert experience Scoop Mails and a Scoopardy.

Paul talks about Dune, Matt talks about OG Batman, and Jacob talks about Matt's bathroom story, sorta. We give high praise to Jack Nicholson and Colin Farrell. Matt shares stories from Belize, and is still griping about disco fries. Plus a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Kasey Wilson graces The Churn! We talk about Pub Quiz Cabaret, next playing Dec. 11 at The Cornish Pasty, and how Jacob has never gotten a pasty. Paul keeps a Vegas toiletry cache, and Matt spills the beans on magic smoke. Plus some weird stuff about Boy George and a movie quiz Scoopardy! Sponsored by Karma's Chameleons.

Matt hits the town for some dining and dancing, has strong opinions about a Jersey delicacy, and gets worked by the waiter. The boys argue about how to open a case of water, how Rocky IV and the Titanic intersect with Jubilee, plus a whole lot of theatre, film, and TV talk. Also, Scoopardy. SPONSORed by Bangers and Mash Attorneys at Law.

Brenna Folger returns to talk about how witches got associated with brooms, Roman public toilets, Brenna's upcoming activities, and coffee preferences. Paul theorizes how bowel movements and gravity can be "harnessed" to record time, and Matt leads the conversation on how to deal with hecklers.

We remember departed friends and have some frank talk about social media. Also, Matt has an uncomfortable plane ride and dips his toes into Bluesky. Plus, Jacob is not funny, and Scoopardy.

While at sea, Matt reflects on being away from family and friends. Jacob waltzes into a concert. Paul extolls the virtues of baking soda. Plus, Cybertruck apologetics and an Orleans Code-themed Scoopardy.

Matt crushes Halloween, goes on a Dominican adventure, and gets the hang of performing magic on the sea. Jacob has an odd bathroom story, while Paul has questions about "horse liquid." Plus chat about recent movies and miniseries, and a Scoopardy.

Andrew Heaton returns! We discuss his new book "Tribalism is Dumb," how sports is a healthy manifestation of tribalism, the demise of media as a gatekeeper, and…schismogenesis?! Also, Paul peels back a religious onion, and a Glenn Close Price is Skrite! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJKSZP6J?tag=mightyheaton-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1