Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

SUMMARY: Paul watches the Canadian, not funny version of "Northern Exposure" and laments about how many U.S. shows wouldn't exist if things worked here. Young Matt tries to impress the cool kids in the back of the bus; old Matt scoots through the streets of San Antonio. Plus, Jacob's been listening to Prince's "Purple Rain" album, and we've got a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: It's miler season for Matt! Paul extolls the virtues of a
deluxe comfy chair. Matt credits a higher power for a recent show.
Jacob barely survives a visit to the bathroom at the Westgate, and
Paul recalls the talking urinals next to "The Experience." Plus the
debate continues on microwave cooking in Scoop Mail, and a Price Is
Skrite.

SUMMARY: When will Las Vegas get a Buc-ee's? Paul tries to give a pill to Billy Bones with a value-priced wiener. Jacob goes to see "Wizard of Oz," and we're pleased so many of our friends are getting acting work at The Sphere. Also, bass carts, self-pleasuring to KoЯn, and questionable auto accessories. Plus a Jock vs. Nerd quiz on real-or-fake food brands.

Is ICS the No. 1 sunscreen podcast? Matt has a problem with his eye, and Jacob has an opportunity to "graduate to ski boots." We talk about questionable stretch goals, plus Taylor Swift engagement haters and rumors of future performances. Also, Scoop Mail dissuades us from helping bakers, and a spoofy Scoopardy.

Matt listens to the latest episode (spoilers) of "Undelivered Promises with Two Characters and A Clown," which begs the question: how would Jacob, Matt, and Paul do a podcast if they saw each other all the time? Jobeth Bowers (aka Judge Mentalist) is crowdfunding to take his act to Spain and needs your support for the pre-launch. Plus Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.

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SUMMARY: Matt messes up an improv bit but makes up for it with a tried-and-true tactic. We talk about Ernest movies, navigating Pittsburgh mall potholes, the Fremont Street "Kick Me In The Nuts" guy, DNA memory, and how Jacob's "LV" hat can be misread. Plus Scoop Mail and a Price is Skrite.

SUMMARY: Matt and the kids go see "Fantastic Four" (spoilers) and "Naked Gun." Which movie was their favorite? Paul drops spoilers for "Thunderbolts" and discovers "dirty sodas." Matt talks about a bank fraud spoof, and Jacob brings up driverless electric taxis on the streets of Vegas. Plus, Physical Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Is engaging in little treats a sign of bad economic times on the horizon? Matt goes to see the very entertaining Lucy Darling. From Zoom chat, Jason Victor's family has a blood vendetta against Olive Garden. Paul and Jacob swap stories about off-putting floors. Plus talk about Tyler West, Vegas parking, "Wizard of Oz," and a game of Obelisk.

SUMMARY: Matt recalls schooling the kids during the pandemic, is a little tired of listening to Disney music, and nearly gets set up for a religious spiel in a casino bathroom. Paul talks about an ICE raid on a local restaurant, and Jacob schools us about Ellis Island. Zoom Scoop Mail gets a little "blue," and we learn about a "trek experience" that doesn't involve Paul. Also, a Raiders-adjacent Scoopardy.

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SUMMARY: We start the show talking about acts that duplicate themselves and how much Monday Night RAW has changed. Matt hosts an avant-garde magic show at Magic Live; was it a success? Plus Scoop Mail, Scoopardy, and Brian Brushwood pops up!

SUMMARY: Matt's in Arizona with the kids, where the latter get put to work. Jacob spots an eclectically dressed guy on The Strip. Paul and Anne go to a flower festival, which inspires a discussion about backyard improvements; fires may result. Plus a Scoopardy, and Jacob guested recently on the Creators Cafe podcast.
 
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SUMMARY: Paul has beef about "Jim Dandy" and skill games, Matt finds himself without a license at the rental car agency, and Jacob's trip to Portugal has an unexpected bookend of inconveniences along with the Uber ride to the hotel.

SUMMARY: It's a bank show, recorded July 6. Paul exposes Matt's son to "circles in circles," we bask in the afterglow of our amazing Bucket Show with Brad and Jonathan, and we celebrate those who won a Best of Vegas award. Also, SJ pops by, and Paul advocates for high-speed rail to Laughlin.

SUMMARY: Comedy legend and cruise ship lecturer Mike Reiss joins us! Of course, Paul brings the questions on Simpsons lore. Mike also talks about The Critic, getting stiffed by Meat Loaf, working for Gary Shandling and Johnny Carson, and what exotic trips he's been taking. Plus a Scoopardy.

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SUMMARY: Matt gets his first private booking—to a bachelorette party. On Fremont Street, Jacob watches a sexy cop whip a young boy. Things get spooky when possessed dolls creep into the chat. Plus, Jacob eats walnuts, dishwasher etiquette, Scoop Mail, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Paul's daily pedometer is over 20K, while Matt almost dies on a hike. Jacob needs more fake grass, as Anne is looking to level up their landscaping game. Wayne Gio sparks a discussion about webbed toes, and Jacob gets a surprise while taking a shower. Plus Scoop Mail and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Paul returns to the land of 'no good food,' Jacob gets to experience futuristic neo-jazz, and Matt has opinions about the Springsteen movie preview. Plus, Paul has a bad day at work, Jacob talks about Portugal with Bassi the Portuguese Scoop, and a new Jock vs. Nerd trivia game from Steve B.

 We're recording in Jacob's living room with The Brothers Mattingly, Paul and John! We delve into the mysteries of Paul's toiletry bag, and Matt stews over a stolen bit, allegedly. Everyone is looking forward to the Bucket Show (held over the weekend), and Jacob takes a trip to a darkened Primm.

SUMMARY: We've loaded out The Churn! The law goes after Matt for an insurance gap and speed traps Jacob, Matt finds a high-end pickleball venue, and Paul goes to the bathroom more than he cares to. We talk about fishy calendars, recording phones, plus some stories of unexpected relations during Scoop Mail, and a game of Obelisk.

SUMMARY: For our last show in The Churn, we've brought back TV's Brad Sherwood. Paul's squirrel declined to return. We talk about Canadians who rate a postage stamp, mopping up stadium jail urine, getting a backstage pass to Weird Al, and Selena Gomez Oreos. Plus, Brad pitches Twenty Questions, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: It's our last recording day in The Churn! We wax poetic about previous Churn locations, talk about how Vegas deals with hot summer months, and discuss ideas for future tourism. Also, Paul's improv class, fun times at the Fallout Fringe Festival, and promoting The Mind Noodler. Plus a new format for Jock vs. Nerd.