Bonus Bang: Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Lapkus, Tim Baltz (Totally Todd)
Digest
This episode of Comedy Bang Bang is a bonus bang, a previously recorded episode featuring Scott Aukerman's nephew Todd, played by Lauren Lapkiss. The episode begins with Todd staying with Scott and discussing his school life and struggles with stomach aches. Scott compares Todd to a monkey in an experiment, highlighting Todd's dependence on him despite Scott's lack of affection. The conversation then shifts to Todd's growth spurt and Scott's decision to cut off the legs of Todd's old pants, creating short shorts. They discuss Todd's dreams of becoming a computer programmer or a veterinarian, and Scott's disapproval of Todd's interest in women. Scott reveals he started a charity for himself, a bank account where people can donate money for him to have a close interview. Todd questions the purpose of the charity and Scott explains his difficult childhood, being abandoned by his mother on Scott's back porch. Scott and Todd play a game called "Who's That Guy?" where Scott describes a person and Todd has to guess who it is. They eventually guess Charles Manson, highlighting Todd's limited knowledge and Scott's enjoyment of the game. The conversation then turns to the year 2000 and how computers died, leading to a resurgence of past fashion trends. Scott mentions his flapper outfit and Todd's confusion about the term "23s can do." Scott and Todd discuss the meaning of "propitious opportunity" and Todd tries to guess its definition. They debate the meaning of the word and Scott eventually reveals the correct definition, leading to a playful argument about Todd's intelligence. Scott and Todd discuss Todd's previous escape attempts and Scott compares him to the Birdman of Alcatraz. They argue about the definition of "hearing of" something and Scott emphasizes the importance of proper English. Scott and Todd discuss the girls at Todd's middle school and their physical attributes. The conversation ends with the arrival of Zach Galifianakis, the star of the cable television series "Baskets." Zach Galifianakis is introduced to the show and Scott apologizes for Todd's disruptive presence. Zach reveals that he was begged to come on the show and Scott explains that Todd is allowed one day a year outside of school. Todd asks Zach a question about what he would eat if he were chained to a pipe in a bathroom and only allowed one meal a week. Zach is confused by the question and Scott explains that it's based on a hypothetical situation. Scott asks Zach to describe his upcoming television show "Baskets." Zach explains the premise of the show, his character Chip, and the show's focus on rodeo clowns. He also mentions his real-life identity as Brian, who plays Zach. Todd reveals his desire to become a stand-up comedian and shares his first joke, which is about a pole lock. Zach encourages Todd's aspirations and they discuss the importance of finding a good opening joke. Scott and Zach discuss Todd's crack dependency and Scott's refusal to help him. Todd expresses his desire to go to an open mic and Scott reminds him that he's wasting his one day out of the house. Todd reveals that he made a wish on a machine and got big, becoming a junkie. He then reverted back to his current size after finding the machine unplugged. Zach tells a joke about "Broke Back Mountain" and Todd expresses his desire to use it in his stand-up routine. Zach and Todd are back after a break, and Todd is despondent because Zach ignored him during the break. Zach talks about learning summer salts and back flips, and Todd makes a joke about anal sex. Don Darling, a US citizen from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is introduced as a guest. He owns three Culver's restaurants and is a self-proclaimed "sugar daddy" who collects and spoils sugar babies. Don reveals that his recent sugar baby is 24 and just left to get a nursing degree. He admits to being accused of collecting sugar babies who resemble female members of his family, but claims his friends are just jealous. Don describes his sugar babies and how he compensates them. He gives out gift certificates to Culver's, with different levels of compensation based on the "base" reached. Don shares a story about his uncle, who was a linebacker's coach for the Packers during Super Bowl I and II. He emphasizes the importance of making follow-up references to initial points, using the example of Temple of Doom. Don discusses his background and ancestry, revealing that he is seventh-generation Wisconsin and has roots in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He shares a story about his uncle's reaction to someone's ruddy cheeks. Don expresses his opinion that movies and trilogies should be numbered, like Superman 1 or Star Wars 4, to avoid confusion. He also jokes about Zach's thirst for water in his movies. Don explains that he meets his sugar babies online and has a Weebly page with FAQs. He emphasizes the importance of having frequently asked questions on a website to avoid confusion. The podcast concludes with plugs for various projects, including Culver's, CrossFit Sheboygan, and Tim Balz's comedy. The episode ends with a song about plugs.
Outlines
Introduction and Bonus Bang Announcement
Scott Aquaman introduces the episode as a bonus bang, a previously recorded episode featuring his nephew Todd, played by Lauren Lapkiss. This episode, "Wisconsin Sugar Babies," was originally released on January 11th, 2016.
Todd's Uncomfortable Stay at Uncle Scott's
Todd, Scott's nephew, is staying with him and they discuss Todd's school life and his struggles with stomach aches before seventh period. Scott compares Todd to a monkey in an experiment, highlighting Todd's dependence on him despite Scott's lack of affection.
Todd's Growth Spurt and Short Shorts
Todd reveals he had a growth spurt and Scott, instead of buying him new pants, cut off the legs of his old ones, creating short shorts. They discuss Todd's dreams of becoming a computer programmer or a veterinarian, and Scott's disapproval of Todd's interest in women.
Todd's Charity and Mom's Abandonment
Scott reveals he started a charity for himself, a bank account where people can donate money for him to have a close interview. Todd questions the purpose of the charity and Scott explains his difficult childhood, being abandoned by his mother on Scott's back porch.
Todd's Dreams and Scott's Discipline
Scott asks Todd about his dreams and Todd reveals his desire to go to technical school and become a computer programmer or get a veterinary degree. Scott questions Todd's interest in animals and their conversation takes a turn towards inappropriate topics, leading to Scott disciplining Todd.
The "Who's That Guy?" Game
Scott and Todd play a game called "Who's That Guy?" where Scott describes a person and Todd has to guess who it is. They eventually guess Charles Manson, highlighting Todd's limited knowledge and Scott's enjoyment of the game.
The Year 2000 and Fashion Trends
Scott and Todd discuss the year 2000 and how computers died, leading to a resurgence of past fashion trends. Scott mentions his flapper outfit and Todd's confusion about the term "23s can do."
Propitious Opportunity and Definition Debate
Scott and Todd discuss the meaning of "propitious opportunity" and Todd tries to guess its definition. They debate the meaning of the word and Scott eventually reveals the correct definition, leading to a playful argument about Todd's intelligence.
Todd's Escape Attempts and Birdman of Alcatraz
Scott and Todd discuss Todd's previous escape attempts and Scott compares him to the Birdman of Alcatraz. They argue about the definition of "hearing of" something and Scott emphasizes the importance of proper English.
Zach Galifianakis's Arrival and Todd's Middle School Babes
Scott and Todd discuss the girls at Todd's middle school and their physical attributes. The conversation ends with the arrival of Zach Galifianakis, the star of the cable television series "Baskets."
Zach Galifianakis's Introduction and Todd's Disruptive Presence
Zach Galifianakis is introduced to the show and Scott apologizes for Todd's disruptive presence. Zach reveals that he was begged to come on the show and Scott explains that Todd is allowed one day a year outside of school.
Todd's Question for Zach Galifianakis
Todd asks Zach a question about what he would eat if he were chained to a pipe in a bathroom and only allowed one meal a week. Zach is confused by the question and Scott explains that it's based on a hypothetical situation.
Zach Galifianakis's "Baskets" Pitch
Scott asks Zach to describe his upcoming television show "Baskets." Zach explains the premise of the show, his character Chip, and the show's focus on rodeo clowns. He also mentions his real-life identity as Brian, who plays Zach.
Todd's Stand-Up Comedy Aspirations
Todd reveals his desire to become a stand-up comedian and shares his first joke, which is about a pole lock. Zach encourages Todd's aspirations and they discuss the importance of finding a good opening joke.
Todd's Crack Dependency and Zach's Help
Scott and Zach discuss Todd's crack dependency and Scott's refusal to help him. Todd expresses his desire to go to an open mic and Scott reminds him that he's wasting his one day out of the house.
Todd's Wish and Zach's "Broke Back Mountain" Joke
Todd reveals that he made a wish on a machine and got big, becoming a junkie. He then reverted back to his current size after finding the machine unplugged. Zach tells a joke about "Broke Back Mountain" and Todd expresses his desire to use it in his stand-up routine.
Zach Alvinacus and Todd's Despondency
Zach and Todd are back after a break, and Todd is despondent because Zach ignored him during the break. Zach talks about learning summer salts and back flips, and Todd makes a joke about anal sex.
Introducing Don Darling, the Sugar Daddy
Don Darling, a US citizen from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is introduced as a guest. He owns three Culver's restaurants and is a self-proclaimed "sugar daddy" who collects and spoils sugar babies.
Don's Sugar Baby and Family Resemblance
Don reveals that his recent sugar baby is 24 and just left to get a nursing degree. He admits to being accused of collecting sugar babies who resemble female members of his family, but claims his friends are just jealous.
Don's Sugar Babies and Compensation
Don describes his sugar babies and how he compensates them. He gives out gift certificates to Culver's, with different levels of compensation based on the "base" reached.
Don's Uncle and His Wisdom
Don shares a story about his uncle, who was a linebacker's coach for the Packers during Super Bowl I and II. He emphasizes the importance of making follow-up references to initial points, using the example of Temple of Doom.
Don's Background and Ancestry
Don discusses his background and ancestry, revealing that he is seventh-generation Wisconsin and has roots in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He shares a story about his uncle's reaction to someone's ruddy cheeks.
Movie Trilogies and Numbering
Don expresses his opinion that movies and trilogies should be numbered, like Superman 1 or Star Wars 4, to avoid confusion. He also jokes about Zach's thirst for water in his movies.
Don's Weebly Page and FAQs
Don explains that he meets his sugar babies online and has a Weebly page with FAQs. He emphasizes the importance of having frequently asked questions on a website to avoid confusion.
Plugs and End Theme
The podcast concludes with plugs for various projects, including Culver's, CrossFit Sheboygan, and Tim Balz's comedy. The episode ends with a song about plugs.
Keywords
Comedy Bang Bang
A long-running comedy podcast hosted by Scott Aukerman, known for its improvisational format and celebrity guests.
Bonus Bang
A term used on the Comedy Bang Bang podcast to refer to previously recorded episodes that are released outside of the regular schedule.
Todd
The character played by Lauren Lapkiss on Comedy Bang Bang, Scott Aukerman's nephew who is known for his awkward and often inappropriate behavior.
Zach Galifianakis
An American actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in films like "The Hangover" and "Baskets."
Baskets
A comedy television series starring Zach Galifianakis as Chip Baskets, a rodeo clown who returns to his hometown in California.
Rodeo Clown
A performer who entertains audiences at rodeos, often wearing colorful costumes and performing comedic acts.
Culver's
Culver's is a fast food chain known for its butter burgers and frozen custard. It is popular in the Midwest, particularly in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Sugar Daddy
A sugar daddy is a wealthy older man who provides financial support and gifts to a younger person, typically a woman, in exchange for companionship or other benefits.
Sugar Baby
A sugar baby is a younger person, typically a woman, who receives financial support and gifts from a wealthy older man, known as a sugar daddy, in exchange for companionship or other benefits.
Q&A
What is the main topic of this episode of Comedy Bang Bang?
This episode features Scott Aukerman's nephew Todd, played by Lauren Lapkiss, as a guest. The episode explores Todd's life, his relationship with Scott, and his aspirations. It also features a guest appearance by Zach Galifianakis, who discusses his upcoming television show "Baskets."
What is the premise of Zach Galifianakis's show "Baskets"?
"Baskets" is a comedy series about Chip Baskets, a rodeo clown who returns to his hometown in California. Zach Galifianakis plays Chip, a character who is struggling to find his place in life.
What is the meaning of the phrase "23s can do"?
"23s can do" is a slang phrase that means something is possible or achievable. It's often used in a casual or humorous context.
What is Todd's first stand-up comedy joke?
Todd's first joke is about a pole lock and why he put his underwear on backwards. The joke is based on a childhood experience and highlights Todd's unique sense of humor.
What is the significance of the "Who's That Guy?" game in this episode?
The "Who's That Guy?" game highlights Todd's limited knowledge and Scott's enjoyment of the game. It also provides a humorous insight into their relationship and Todd's personality.
What is Don's business and what is he known for?
Don owns three Culver's restaurants, a fast food chain known for its butter burgers and frozen custard. He is also known for being a "sugar daddy" who collects and spoils sugar babies.
How does Don compensate his sugar babies?
Don gives out gift certificates to Culver's, with different levels of compensation based on the "base" reached. For example, first base gets a $10 gift certificate, while a home run gets a $50 gift certificate and his own personal custard.
What is Don's background and ancestry?
Don is seventh-generation Wisconsin and has roots in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He shares a story about his uncle's reaction to someone's ruddy cheeks, which he later shortened to "didn't expect that."
What is Don's opinion on movie trilogies and numbering?
Don believes that movies and trilogies should be numbered, like Superman 1 or Star Wars 4, to avoid confusion. He also jokes about Zach's thirst for water in his movies.
How does Don meet his sugar babies?
Don meets his sugar babies online and has a Weebly page with FAQs. He emphasizes the importance of having frequently asked questions on a website to avoid confusion.
What is Don's uncle known for?
Don's uncle was a linebacker's coach for the Packers during Super Bowl I and II. He is friends with Bart Starr and is known for his saying, "didn't expect that."
Show Notes
This is part 4 of our Totally Todd series. Our old friend Zach Galifianakis joins Scott and Scott’s nephew Todd on this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! After Scott & Todd catch up and play “What’s That Phrase?”, Zach tells us about his new FX show “Baskets” and considers Todd to be his new stand-up opening act. Later, U.S. citizen Don Darling stops by all the way from Wisconsin to tell us all about being a Sugar Daddy.
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