Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

<p>SUMMARY: A truck runs into the Main Street Casino, and The Magic Castle catches fire. Matt's back on a cruise ship with an update on Pint of Plain. Jacob hasn't been sleeping of late when he's not insulting Home Depot employees. What are the deets on crossbow acts? Also, Smitty Scoop goes to court and a Scoopardy!<br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt's backing out of cruise ship gigs to stay home with the family, but not all of them; could Jacob sub for the rest? Was Matt able to make 'The Duke Call' while out at the movies? Paul discusses 'The Backrooms' phenomenon. At the Rio, Brogan has an incident! Plus a movies Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: It's our twelfth anniversary…we think. We discuss the lawsuit in regard to Taylor Swift's use of "Confessions of a Showgirl." Matt disrespects an already disrespectful use of an American flag. In movie talk, we discus the new MOTU trailer plus other recent film releases. Also, Jacob's looking at license plates, and a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt and Jacob are recording together in the same place, which begs the question of what version of The Churn they're in. Jacob has exciting news about Spadoni and runs afoul of Fremont Street security. Matt overcomes a past shortcoming with a t-shirt. Plus, Al the Pizza Man gives us a business update and a Scoopardy.<br><br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Jacob consolidates his DVD collection, as Paul has DVD players to spare; is the latter hoarding? Much praise for the improv show in Bethlehem, Pa. We talk about having diverging opinions with the neighbors while maintaining civil relations. Paul alerts us to what's happening to military experts on UFOs. And a sort-of MOTU Scoopardy!<br><br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Stephen Booth, aka the DidgeriDouche, joins Matt and Paul for a live show in Bethlehem, Pa. Paul ponders why a Star Trek-themed Monopoly doesn't make any sense. Matt and Stephen take a trip down memory lane, recalling various bad jobs and time spent in the Virgin Islands. Plus, a treasure trove of Canadian Physical Scoop Mail from Arson Boyd, @arsonboyd on Instagram, and a 'questions from the Zoom chat' Jock vs. Nerd.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: We start the show with Vegas and Pittsburgh weather updates. Matt's in L.A. with the kids touring Universal Studios; does the tram tour reach today's youth? We talk about the Oscars before Jessica Jane joins us to share some new hobbies, a hobby-related injury, plus an interesting way to deal with a porch pirate. Also a Scoopardy!<br><br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Jacob enjoys listening to multiple versions of popular songs and confronts a Tibetan monk. Vulcan mind melds arouse Paul. Weed lounges are popping up around Vegas; are they social venues? Matt bleeds profusely again. Also a 'See U Next Tuesday' Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">SUMMARY: JD Newitt joins us to share a fun animatic from WayneGio along with an update on the HeyScoops documentary. Jacob has glowing words for The Party at Superfrico. Paul has a shoutout for the Player One podcast. Also, some exciting news on Matt and Paul podcasting live in Easton, Pa., and a Scoopardy.<br><br>SPONSOR: Sponsored by Matt Donnelly's Tumble Sausage.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>SUMMARY: Brad Sherwood returns with exciting news about improvising Shakespeare with Matt, Paul, and Spadoni. A callback on "Why are you so hot?" leads the discussion to Brad and Paul's looks in their youth. Plus, a nod to a recent Justin Robert Young podcast on crime and statistics, what constitutes yacht rock, and an 'equal shot answer' Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt goes to a parent-teacher meeting and oversteps his authority. Paul notes the only good news right now comes from the WWE. Jacob gets a beauty treatment for a Valentine present. Plus, love for "The Muppet Show," Paul sees "Wuthering Heights," travel advice in Scoop Mail, and a 'more 90s' Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt's back from cruise work before starting his new magic show. Paul gives the deets on his skincare regimen. Jacob reviews "Love Johnny Carson" and "Song Sung Blue," and has a sensitive belly to a dirty tap. A corporate Shark Tank challenge takes a dark turn. Plus a 'famous' Scoopardy.<br><br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Scott Roeben, aka Vital Vegas, returns! We talk about steak houses and how Vegas has so many great restaurants. Scott also opines about the A's ballpark site, the Hard Rock Casino guitar tower, high-speed rail to SoCal, the Vegas Loop, F1, and getting doxxed. Also a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: It's windy season in Las Vegas, and Jacob's voice is a little rough. In Pittsburgh, Paul is cold and covered in mud while deer lurk in the fog. At Costa Maya, Matt gets rubbed with Preparation H and a sex toy. Plus, people with reverse organs and a 'famous' Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt practices his keyboard skills at sea and has to explain an emoji meaning. Jacob visits a Viking-themed bar and puts something unusual in his mouth. Paul sips some tea that's disagreeable. Big Sexy shares some high school poetry, in Scoop Mail we learn what activity is best with champagne and popcorn, and a Scoopardy.<br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: ICS appears on a list of funniest podcasts. There's a new magic show coming to The Strip; is it better than Penn & Teller? In Scoop Mail, we're asked what to do when you've bought a house that belonged to a pervy peeper. Plus, Paul's got moose hands, a Jersey donkey, and a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt returns to Raiders Stadium for another gig. Jacob tries to exercise more, enjoys some cowbell, and 'ends' up adjacent to a prank nearly gone wrong. Plus, the guys share stories of bathroom urgencies, our thoughts on the Super Bowl halftime shows, and an Australian Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Paul finds a way to prop up his podcasting laptop without using a book. While going to the UPS Store, Matt discovers that he's a closeted nerd. In Scoop Mail, we consider names for an HR consulting business. Plus, Paul cooks, Matt explains a joke, and a quote-laden Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt escapes the Snowpocalypse but has beef with how highway exits are named. More beef is served when it comes to people who back into parking spaces. The trio express pride in their friends in Minneapolis. Plus, Paul is elated with news from the RiffTrax guys, a Winter Olympics-themed Scoopardy, and Jessica Jane gets carded!<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: In Indiana, Matt has to shovel his way into a hotel room. Paul turns the podcast into a reaction video of the "Masters of the Universe" trailer. While in Vegas, tween girls trigger Jacob into a midlife crisis. And Paul drops a ghoulish news item in the middle of a  Scoopardy!<br><br></p>

<p><br>SUMMARY: Paul's in a Pittsburgh Snowmageddon! Matt recalls some jokes about being replaced by ChatGPT. We get a breakdown on this season's Scoop Fantasy Football League. In Scoop Mail we're asked about our seminal music listening experiences, and Matt ponders the future of 'Battle of Dreams.' Plus a game of Obelisk!<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt takes the boys to a "Taskmaster"-themed birthday party. The trio has a 'Middle-Aged White Guy Talk' about failing eyesight. We learn that the Sphere has a lot of restrictions for visiting school children. Also, thoughts on AI and death, "Beast Games" season two, and a 90s Scoopardy!<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Stars of "Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody," Elaine Hayhurst and Kady Heard, join us for a fascinating look into the world of Vegas showgirls. We learn that Elaine is a cooking influencer of sorts, a snow squall drops on Paul, and Jacob thinks he knows the volume of a truckload of firewood. Plus an AI-generated ICS Scoopardy!<br><br>"Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody" is currently performing at Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas, Thursday through Sunday nights from 7 to 9pm through March 8. Tickets are available at the link below.<br><br><a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/majestic/1771680" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tickettailor.com/events/majestic/1771680&source=gmail&ust=1769149373582000&usg=AOvVaw3a7j0pXKmwzSazMLPfeS6y">https://www.tickettailor.com/<wbr>events/majestic/1771680</a><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt's in a pickle over hamburger buns, experiences a fracas over airline seating, and frets over his phone's SIM card. Jacob needs a nom de plume for doubting valets. Paul advocates for claiming a refund that would cover the price of an action figure. Plus, pricey Pokémon LEGO and a 'Look Back at 2025' Scoopardy!<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Guests Michael Forsch and Jimmy Slonina talk about Season Two of A-List Casting. We discuss how Jimmy's character finally got a name, issues with trying to incorporate Vegas into the show, and what's possible for another season. Matt's bedtime respite gets ruined, and Paul wallows in a molten pool of cheese. Plus a Scoopardy!<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: We start the show without Paul, assuming the worst. Matt recalls the time when he was cast as a bathing suit model. A language app offers Matt an interesting opportunity for communicating with friends. What could you do with old library card drawers? Plus we roll the dice with some Scoop Mail and a game of Obelisk.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: We give thanks to Annie for ten years of helping out the podcast! Jacob experiences "the dumbest football game on Earth" and enjoys value-priced surf and turf followed by cocktails. We ponder professional sports' dance team names. Professor Biggs joins us for a callback and further enlightens us on an eye-popping experience. Plus a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Jacob's plans to see SJ's New Year's Eve gig are thwarted. Paul's New Year begins with a crazy snowstorm. Matt performs in Utah; an audience member leaves with stitches. Also, Matt learns it's hard to wear a red hat without being identified as MAGA; Jacob sympathizes. Plus a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Happy New Year! Jacob catches himself singing the wrong lyrics to Everlast. Matt makes an offer to appease a douchebag. And we reflect on Raiding the Rock Vault concluding its Vegas residency as the show prepares to go on tour. Plus we've got Scoop Mail holiday cards and a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: This episode gets salty! Paul's got the deets on a new Spawn comic featuring Santa. Matt's outfitting a rock band under his roof while a Salvation Army band offends Paul and Anne's earholes. Jacob experiences the joy of hiring a professional house-and-pet sitter. Plus, how dogs tell time and a Christmas Scoopardy.<br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Paul notes the sad passing of a popular YouTuber, which drives the discussion towards what can be done with human remains. Jacob goes on vacation—sort of—and gets mistaken for Theo Von. Matt and Jacob trade stories about getting rental cars. Plus, Matt is a "now retired" soccer coach and a Scoopardy.<br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt's doing shows across the Midwest with a goal to be 'comedy club' worthy and has to stand in line for cruise ship customer service. Disney gets into bed with AI, and we ponder how "AI is like cooking." Plus, Paul impersonates Brushwood, should Matt adopt a fursona, and a 'Scoopagories' Jock vs. Nerd!<br><br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Paul's backyard is a snowy minefield of frozen feces, while Matt gets more than what's expected at a children's holiday concert. Rob Kachelriess from City Cast Las Vegas joins us to discuss his Vegas newsletter, the Metro Police's tech acquisitions, the most underreported stories of 2025, and running across town for Taco Bell. Also a Scoopardy from Eric Dittelman!<br><br>Sign up for Rob's newsletter, Hey Las Vegas by City Cast, your free daily toolkit to get the most of the city you love. Go to <a href="http://lasvegas.citycast.fm/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://lasvegas.citycast.fm/newsletter&source=gmail&ust=1766130004516000&usg=AOvVaw2S8Q8RLMMOUOPfy-8fxkeV">lasvegas.citycast.fm/<wbr>newsletter</a> to sign up and peruse previous issues.<br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Horse herpes impacts the Las Vegas Rodeo. Jacob thinks someone is going to get murdered at a poker table. Is the veneer cracking around gambling on sports and game outcomes? A prurient discussion about Real Dolls breaks Jacob and makes Matt uncomfortable about 'just torso.' Plus a Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt runs afoul of the TSA, brings an oil-and-gas man to tears, and huffs about all covered in sweat. Paul takes us down a kayfabe rabbit hole with talk about "The Montreal Screwjob." What are Jacob & SJ up to for their anniversary? Plus Physical Scoop Mail, some love for "Absolute Batman," a Scoopardy, and some uncomfortable aspects about Disco Demolition Night.<br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: People have interesting stories about music, as does our guest Mike Jones! Mike's got a podcast, The Stereo Image, where such stories are told, plus Mike is live recording a double album. We talk about working with Penn & Teller, creating player piano rolls, Piff's terrible taste in music, and Gilbert Gottfried's Penn impersonation. Also, a music Scoopardy and Paul's harrowing tales of winter.</p> <div> </div> <div>SPONSOR: Listen to The Stereo Image with Mike Jones at <a href="http://www.thestereoimage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.thestereoimage.com&source=gmail&ust=1765265274979000&usg=AOvVaw019HVynVqC6KZLw3cJzOBO">www.thestereoimage.com</a> and on most podcast platforms, plus catch Mike performing at Vic's Las Vegas, Monday, Dec 8th, at 7 and 9 pm.<br><br></div>

<p>SUMMARY: The shadow of the Bobadook lurks behind Matt! Matt and Paul have bum knees, plus Matt and Sarah pop hamstrings. What television series is responsible for the end-of-season cliffhanger? Jacob goes all out for Thanksgiving, but both Matt and Paul end up with other plans. Plus, a post-wedding Italian Air Show trifecta and a final '80s Again' Scoopardy.<br><br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Dr. Mike Todorovic joins us to pitch his new book, "The Body A-Z," plus recall some strange questions from his callback radio days. Jessica Jane Peterson chimes in with a serious medical question and talks about pickled graveyards, trashing Alice Cooper's dressing room, and misquoting lyrics. Plus a Scoopardy.<br><br>Order Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike's new book, "The Body A-Z: A fun, fascinating and family-friendly manual for the most important thing you own" from: <a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781923046320/the-body-a-z%E2%80%93matthew-barton-michael-todorovic%E2%80%932025%E2%80%939781923046320" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781923046320/the-body-a-z%25E2%2580%2593matthew-barton-michael-todorovic%25E2%2580%25932025%25E2%2580%25939781923046320&source=gmail&ust=1764650874153000&usg=AOvVaw2hGOOg9sWVJof4DkZquBDm">https://www.readings.<wbr>com.au/product/9781923046320/<wbr>the-body-a-z–matthew-barton-<wbr>michael-todorovic–2025–<wbr>9781923046320</a>. Also on Kindle: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Body-Z-fascinating-family-friendly-important-ebook/dp/B0FJMQH87X" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/Body-Z-fascinating-family-friendly-important-ebook/dp/B0FJMQH87X&source=gmail&ust=1764650874153000&usg=AOvVaw27Yghiv43R2Qbi7gsLyNro">https://www.amazon.<wbr>com/Body-Z-fascinating-family-<wbr>friendly-important-ebook/dp/<wbr>B0FJMQH87X</a>.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: Matt's asked to film something for F1 corporate sponsors. Jacob builds a stage in his backyard, which leads to a flurry of band name suggestions. Paul sings about carnal bovine relations, while Matt enlightens us on buggery. Matt steps up to coach youth soccer, plus an Australian rock band Scoopardy.<br><br><br></p>

<p>SUMMARY: JD Newitt joins us to talk about a GoFundMe for funds to finish "Hey Scoops! The Movie." Matt feels guilt for being part of the Las Vegas F1 experience. We highlight more facts about animals using their intelligence. What's not been in Paul's mouth? Also, never ask Matt for a second Bass Ale, and a "More 80s" film Scoopardy.</p> <p>SPONSOR: Sponsored by Billy from Boston's Baked Bean Ice Cream.</p>