Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

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 Wonderful Life" at curtistheatre.com and use promo code "WSTGRADIO" for a sizeable discount. Shows are December 19-22 at the Curtis Theatre in Brea, California (the L.A. area). Thursday and Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 1 & 4 pm, and Sunday at 3 & 6 pm.

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.

Jacob and SJ go to see Taylor Swift in New Orleans, and we learn that Swifties are the nicest people! Matt's got his seasonal illness voice going strong, and Paul remembers when songs were merely "thinly veiled" misogyny. Plus, Scoopardy.

This starts off with discussions on airtags, political signage, and Mr Beast- but honestly who cares. David Silverman tells all kinds of amazing stories and fun facts about the Simpsons, including the latest shorts he directed for Disney+. Enjoy!

It's our Halloween spooktacular! With ghoulish guests, scary movie talk, and topical terrors. Paul and Matt up their trick-or-treat game, while Jacob simply abides. Plus, ghostly Scoop Mail and Scoopardy!

Comedian Grace Lusk drops by! We talk about the midnight extravaganza that is "Who Knows?" and gorillas roaming Fremont Street, breathing in the Tropicana implosion, and speak fondly of "Hot Trash". Plus, Scoopardy. Brought to you by Paul Mattingly Explains '80s Championship Wrestling.

Woo! Paul and Anne enjoy high tea, Matt endures a rough sea, Jacob's butt…cool and free. We talk fashion, football, and Florida Parking and Weather. Plus, a math-heavy Scoopardy!

Matt and the kids see the "Beetlejuice" sequel and watch SNL as a family. Jacob and Paul debate how "The Simpsons" was subversive. Does Paul care to see the new Vince McMahon documentary? Also, cruisy Scoop Mail and Scoopardy.

Magician John Accardo visits The Churn. Are there regrets? We talk about Legerdemain, the cruise "ship" industry, and the smell of The Orleans. Matt has some advice about fire alarms. Plus, Scoopardy. 

RJ Owens flies into The Churn, excited about a renewed hobby. Mystere celebrates its 14,000th performance. Paul and RJ regale us with their melodious mouth sounds. Plus, a Halloween-themed Scoopardy!

RJ Owens flies into The Churn, excited about a renewed hobby. Mystere celebrates its 14,000th performance. Paul and RJ regale us with their melodious mouth sounds. Plus, a Halloween-themed Scoopardy!