67 minutes | May 23, 2023
298. Fitzminamin Reunionamin (with Mary Holland) Mary Holland? She's Amazing! One of our first ever guests, the hilarious and wonderful Mary Holland is back for a family reunion tale like none other (unless some other family reunion has a legend about an old woman who turned into a dog). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.60 minutes | May 16, 2023
297. Oregon Trail Summer (with Mary Sohn and Zeke Nicholson) Paint your wagon (blue) and load it up (with pianos) for a wild ride out west! This week we are joined by the absolutely blinding talents of TWO of our all time favs, Mary Sohn and Zeke Nicholson. We had to ford the river to bring you this one folks, and you know how that usually ends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.55 minutes | May 3, 2023
296. Scabby the Rat (With Mary Lou and Philip Labes) The last time we had each of today's guests on the pod, the harmonies stopped us in our tracks. We assumed bringing them back together would result in a talent explosion that would destroy the world, and we were right! RIP the world. This week are joined once again by TWO Off Book legends, Mary Lou and Philip Labes, for a tale of solidarity, people of all intelligences, and of course... Philadelphia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.55 minutes | Apr 25, 2023
295. Not That Kind of Story (With Rachel Bloom) Romance, dystopian survival, horror, sports, historical drama... this one isn't about any of those things, despite elements that make it SEEM like it is, or should be. It does however have the hilarious and brilliant Rachel Bloom, who joins us for a tale of family, test results, science, and above all, hot rat milk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.65 minutes | Apr 18, 2023
294. White Lotus Season 3 (With Matt Rogers) Give the man his jacket! We are joined once again by cultural legend and hilarious friend Matt Rogers for an episode of Off Book that Mike White (Whike Mite) described as "Totally Accurate". The theme for this season is "party drugs." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.58 minutes | Apr 11, 2023
293. Skunks in the Portal (With Rashawn Scott) This episode of Off Book has two huge developments. 1. We've discovered the secret workings of portals. 2. We're joined again by the incredible mega-talent of Rashawn Scott! Also bringing his mega-talent to the table is guest pianist Zach Marsh! Join us for a normal and serious episode about summer dreams, teens, ice cream corporation mergers, and a bunch of skunks that go in a portal and sing about Carlos Santana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.13 minutes | Mar 31, 2023
Announcement Time (An Update on the Future of Off Book) Off Book as a weekly released podcast is coming to a joyous conclusion at 300 episodes. Tune in as we book some all time faves for a fantastic finale! -But we could never just fully say goodbye! We'll be hosting all episodesfor free forever! -We'll continue to perform LIVE and all those eps will be published -We're working on tour dates now! We'll be trying to reach some new cities as well as revisit others -Watch the space for future FamBand Livestream shows -Please take this opportunity to cancel your Memberful if you'd no longer like to sponsor us. We totally get it! The original description of the Memberful will no longer exist but if you'd like to support us by helping to cover hosting fees we appreciate it, if not, no worries! -Launching this summer on the same feed we'll be publishingepisodes of a BRAND NEW venture. Zach and Jess write a new musical and you listen in and help them shape it, with the goal of an Original Cast Recording at the end of the year. Finally, thank you thank you to the BEST fans in the world. You've created an amazing, kind, supportive and hilariouscommunity. You've helped us shape what Off Book is and we don't have the words for what you mean to us. We hope you'll stick with us as we transition into the next phase but we'll be forever grateful for what you've given us over the past (almost) 6 years. We love you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.68 minutes | Mar 23, 2023
292. Into the Thick of It (with the FamBand) We're back! We're Inside! We're into the thick of it! We're just some hot pirates, summoning the devil, smashing pills, and breaking it off before things get too weird in season 7. We're pretty sure this will all make sense once you listen. But most of all, we're thankful to YOU, dear listener, for sharing this rainy cozy crazy time with us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.45 minutes | Mar 14, 2023
291. Every Place I Cry LIVE @ Permanent Records The following was recorded live at Permanent Records in Los Angeles on March 9th 2023. Every Place I Cry is an improvised Emo Concert where Zach and Jess (and the FamBand) are joined by Ross Bryant, and Nick Mandernach to form everyone's favorite four lead singer Emo band. Video of this show will be available soon to members of OffBookClubhouse.com. Big thanks to the Wolves of Glendale for letting us open for you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.60 minutes | Mar 7, 2023
290. The Podcast about a Ride about a TV Show about YOU (with Tony Rodriguez) Get your early admission tickets because you're gonna want to experience all the incredible attractions this episode has to offer, ESPECIALLY the incredible, hilarious, joy machine that is Tony Rodriguez! Join us on a trip to one of the most conceptually confusing theme parks in existence, and don't forget to be on the lookout for crossover characters from other podcasts, and also God, who's friend is a little chicken. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.51 minutes | Feb 28, 2023
289. Opening Credits Cast Lip Sync (with the FamBand) This episode COULD have been called "Goo4Brains2: Two-ee Gooey Zany Brainys" but we DIDN'T call it that. Stop calling it that, it's not the episode name. Listen as we slowly burn away pathways in our brain that we'll never get back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.65 minutes | Feb 21, 2023
288. A Dream Deferred: Sorry Not Sorry - Part Two Disk Deux (with Vic Michaelis) Yes, the title makes perfect sense and no, we won't explain it here. Our guest this week is the hilarious and wonderful Vic Michaelis, who joins us for story of extremely linear travel, star studded advertisements, whirlwind romances, politics, and eyelash wishes. Enjoy it when you're on tarmac waiting for a child to get soup, or really anywhere! We won't tell you how to live! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.55 minutes | Feb 14, 2023
287. Small Horse, Superbowl, Sandstorm (w/ the Famband) When Dana's away the band will play... without drums. But the rest of the gang is here to talk about ponies, memory, Superbowl commercials, the difference between wolves and roosters, and how someday the earth will be covered in sand. We're still between studios so no video yet, so just picture this one in the theater of YOUR MIND! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.59 minutes | Feb 7, 2023
286. Game Night! (with Laser the Boy) It's game night on Off Book, and the incredible Laser the Boy returns for a tale of board games, mind games, and a certain Frenchman. This episode is in no way affiliated with the Jason Bateman Rachel McAdams film "Game Night," but that movie is very good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.52 minutes | Jan 31, 2023
285. Magic Horse! (With the FamBand and Zach Marsh) It's a FamBand with incredible guest pianist Zach Marsh! Learn the secrets of the magic horse, fern gully, and how to write a song that doesn't repeat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.69 minutes | Jan 24, 2023
284. LIVE at SF Sketchfest 2023 Spider-Man Enter the Witchaverse This episode of Off Book was recorded live at San Fransisco Sketchfest in January of 2023 at the Great Star Theater. It's not the first time Spider-Man has appeared in our show, and every time we don't get sued it increases the likelihood that it won't be the last. Thank you everyone who came out to see our faces with your faces. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.54 minutes | Jan 17, 2023
283. All Black Everything (with Ross Bryant) The king himself (Ross Bryant) is back for a tale of teens who wear all black for for different reasons! Also the color guard. Also one kid who's maybe too into banjo? It will make sense when you hear it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.52 minutes | Jan 10, 2023
282. Play it Forward! (with Zach and Jess) Happy New Year! We're back with a tale of folding, fountains, shredding, and betting. Also, we solve the mystery of "How many notes there are". We could give more of a synopsis but it's better if you just listen to the episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.81 minutes | Dec 27, 2022
281. LIVE at the Bourbon Room Los Angeles This performance of Off Book The Improvised Musical Podcast was recorded live at the Bourbon Room in Los Angeles on October 2nd 2022. Keys – Zach Marsh, Guitar – Brett Morri, Drums – Dana Wickens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.64 minutes | Dec 20, 2022
280. Teen Christmas! (with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker) It's the most wonderful time of the year, because we're joined once again by the incredible Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker for our annual Christmas spectacular* (*Spectacular nonsense)! This year is a tale of teens, tricks, twists, and of course, good will to men (one very famous man in particular.) Come for the hilarious musical, stay for us loosing our minds over the 12 days of Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone, see you in the new year! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.