Bonus Bang: Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Lapkus, Tim Baltz (Totally Todd)

Update: 2024-08-08

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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.

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