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Jazz Is All About the Love You Don't Play

***Jazz Is All About the Love You Don't Play*** is the ninety-third episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Alice Wetterlund.

## Episode Description

Actor and comedian Alice Wetterlund (Treks and the City) joins Jess and Zach in-studio for an all new musical packed with flakes, lonely bar patrons, cool Jazz musicians, and more! With songs like “Jazz Yourself”, “Flake On Me”, “You Do What You Want”, this ep will keep you groovin’ to that sweet Jazz sound!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Paul, bartender
* Jazz musician
* Pat, Freddie's therapist
* Taxi driver

### Zach Reino

* Joseph, bartending assistant
* Thad
* Pete, jazz drummer
* Duncan
* Tiny Jeep
* Hot dog seller

### Alice Wetterlund

* Manefred "Freddie"
* Barty, jazz pianist

## Songs

* "Jazz Yourself" (6:58)
* "Flake on Me" (11:15)
* "Lonely" (16:57)
* "The Game" (23:37)
* "You Do What You Want" (28:26)
* "In Your Tiny Jeep" (35:16)
* "Trust Me, Drive Me" (41:49)
* "Kind Of Like Jazz" (47:34)
* "It's New York" (Finale) (50:47)

Closing Song:

* "In Space, We Can't Hear You Scream" (Rap, the Final Spacetier) (54:30)
Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 4): Crack, Crack, Boom!

***Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 4): Crack, Crack, Boom!*** is the two-hundred and twenty-fifth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It is also the fourth episode of the ongoing musical Marvel Sing-ematic Universe. Spiderman and Mary Jane are running into turbulent times in their relationship and decide to go to couples therapy.

## Episode Description

Welcome back to the Marvel Sing-amatic Universe! This week we bring you, "MSU: Crack, Crack, Boom!" On the eve of his 30th birthday Spiderman is faced with big life questions that he grapples with in COUPLES THERAPY! Can Spiderman and Mary Jane find a better balance in their relationship or are they doomed to be torn apart by villains real and/or intangible. With songs like, "Crack, Crack, BOOM!" "Lizard Bryan," and "With Your Great Power Comes Great Love," we truly can't believe Marvel hasn't paid us 1 million dollars yet.

## Musical Cast

### Jess McKenna

* Dr. Octavius Shelby, therapist
* Mary Jane, Spiderman's girlfriend
* Lizard Brian

### Zach Reino

* Spiderman
* Cullen/The Shocker, administrative assistant to Dr. Shelby

## Songs

* "Crack, Crack, BOOM!" (1:12)
* "Everything is a Villain" (5:41)
* "Laugh This Away" (12:35)
* "With Great Responsibility (Massage My Back)" (24:32)
* "It's a Latte of Milk" (33:10)
* "Why Can't It Be Medium" (37:00)
* "With Your Great Power Comes Great Love" (44:20)
* "That Hulk Can Smash" (50:40)
* "Patch Each Crack Before the Boom" (57:03)
Codependent Bullshit

"Codependent Bullshit" is a song featured in *We Object to Fear: LIVE!*. Xander's pretrial friend confronts him about their codependency. Xander's initial resistance gives way to understanding, and they agree that their relationship has become unhealthy.

## Lyrics

**Pretrial Friend**

You text me in the morning

"What are you wearing?

Let's not match again."

**Xander**

Well, I don't wanna be at school

In the same clothes as my best friend!

**Pretrial Friend**

You ask me "Are we trying tofu yet,

Or are we saving that for February?"

**Xander**

Well, I just wanna eat tofu,

But eat it with you,

So not if you think it's scary!

**Pretrial Friend**

This is some codependent bullshit.

**Both**

This is some codependent bullshit.

**Xander**

Wait, what about when I take a test,

And then ask you if the answers are right?

**Pretrial Friend**

Not as bad as when you make us

Fall asleep on speakerphone at night.

**Xander**

Well, how am I supposed to have sweet dreams

If I don't hear your voice?

**Pretrial Friend**

This is clear, and the path is here,

We seriously have no choice.

**Both**

This is some codependent bullshit.

This is some codependent bullshit.

**Xander**

I think that I can prove you wrong.

It's easy, I fear.

You just go stand over there,

And I'll stay over here—

Where are you going right now?!

**Xander**

Oh. I see.

Oh, goddammit.

You're right.

*(spoken) Aw, man.*

**Pretrial Friend**

We can still be friends.

But maybe not friends like this.

You know you are my best friend,

And forever you I'll love.

But I had a bad feeling

That time we shared a single glove,

That this was gonna be hard

When we got to college.

**Xander**

You're right.

**Both**

This is some codependent bullshit.

This is some codependent bullshit.

**Xander**

The glove was taking it step too far,

there was no physical way it could fit.

**Both**

This is some codependent bullshit.
Stable George

***Stable George*** is the two hundred and seventh episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Ross Bryant. After their uncle announces that he's giving away his tree house to his favorite nephew, three primate brothers go on a quest to prove themselves worthy of the inheritance.

## Episode Description

I know we all are curious about what Curious George was doing before he linked up with that Man in the Yellow Hat BUT this is NOT really about that. It's more about his brother Stable George. Three chimp brothers are on a journey through the jungle to visit their eccentric uncle who's getting frisky in his treehouse and hey, find themselves along the way. With songs like "*Unstable," "Lemur Threemur,"* and *"Bone Skeleton"* you'll be curious for more!

## Musical Cast

### Ross Bryant

* Stable/Unstable George
* Larson, lemur interior designer

### Jessica McKenna

* Curious George
* Soothing/Prank Lavender
* Laura, lemur interior designer

### Zach Reino

* Litigious/Martyr George
* Freaky Todd
* Man in the Yellow Hat

## Songs

* "Ooh Ooh Ah Ah, What Is That?"
* "New Information"
* "Unstable"
* "Lemur Threemur"
* "Hello Mellow Yellow Dude"
* "Things In Curious George's Backpack"
* "Bone Skeleton"
* "Ha Ha Haaah"
* "I Feel Like Bones"
* "New Information (Reprise)" (Finale)
Non-Stop Socks!

***Non-Stop Socks!*** is the two hundred and ninth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical*. It Features guest Lilan Bowden. As Daniel works long hours at a successful sock company, he realizes he needs to dedicate more time to his family. When an important meeting with investors coincides with his daughter's science fair presentation, he must make the decision of work/life balance.

## Episode Description

This week we can't sock and we won't sock, in this non stop drop, with shop talk about socks...NON-STOP SOCKS! The incredible Lilan Bowden is back, and giving voice to possible the coolest character we've ever had. With songs like *That's Good, Non-Stop Socks, The Perfect Sock,* and *Keesh,* you'll wonder why their aren't MORE musicals about footwear. Also we've got cameras again!

## Musical Cast

### Lilan Bowden

* Darlene
* Keesh
* Commune members
* Danielle
* Toad

### Jessica McKenna

* Brenda
* Michaela
* Siri
* Commune members
* Ghost Bradley
* Toad #2

### Zach Reino

* Richard
* Fir
* Greth, Applebee's employee

## Songs

* "We Won't Stop, Won't Stop On The Socks"
* "That's Good"
* "Stop Fighting With Sandals"
* "Michaela's Meeting Message"
* "The Perfect Sock"
* "Keesh"
* "Oh, To Be A Ghost"
* "The Pre-Pre-Meeting Is A Panic"
* "Waiting In The Hall/Darlene's Presentation/Oh, To Be A Ghost (Reprise)"
* "The Perfect Sock Is A Feeling" (Finale)

## As We Say Every Week...

then you might just be a ghost named Bradley.
Naturally Orchestrated

***Naturally Orchestrated*** is the one hundred and fifty-fifth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* We follow two friends that are prodigies in their own rights in a musical journey into the woods.

## Episode Description

This week on OFF BOOK, we have a Peter and the Wolf themed musical for your ears! With songs like “Hangin’ Out in The Woods”, “If You Got Feathers”, and “You Know I Love A Shiny Boy”, you’ll be following that diddle diddle doo in no time.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Cynthia, musical prodigy
* Carol, female duck (prodigy bird of the human education system)
* Mr. Bandman
* Percival, mallard duck

### Zach Reino

* Matthew, woods prodigy
* Betty, peahen (prodigiy bird of the best seeds of a bagel to eat)
* Richard Fluglehorn
* Duncan, peacock

## Songs

* "Is Any Of This Working For You, Small Child?"
* "Hangin' Out in the Woods"
* "You Know I Love a Shiny Boy"
* "This Is A Bird Call"
* "If You Got Feathers"
* "If We Leave You Now/Music Happens Naturally" (Finale)

## As We Say Every Week...

you know that people gotta get their personalities together.
Behind Sondheim

***Behind Sondheim*** is the fifty-eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Guy Branum. Ostensibly set in 1974, with a framing story set in the present day, the musical follows the life of Stephen Sondheim, his wife Marsha Sondheim, their dog Lightning McQueen, and Daisy Violet, a florist with hopes and dreams.

## Episode Description

Comedian, writer, host and new author (!!!) Guy Branum (My Life As A Goddess) joins Zach and Jess on the OFF BOOK stage for a new musical filled with all the dogs, backflips, a florist named Daisy Violet, plus Stephen Sondheim and his wife! With songs like "Happy Days", "Do You Have Worth", and "See Less, Feel More", you'll be "In (Good) Company" with this new show!

## Musical Cast

### Guy Branum

* Garry Marshall
* Marsha Sondheim
* Dog Walker #2
* Kivon
* Greyhound Bettor #1
* Giving Tree

### Jessica McKenna

* Garry's Granddaughter
* Daisy Violet
* Dog Walker Devon
* Chorus Boy
* Greyhound Spectator
* Nun
* Penny Marshall

### Zach Reino

* Garry's Grandson
* Stephen Sondheim
* Dog Walker #1
* Richard
* Greyhound Bookie
* Greyhound Bettor #2
* Man with a Newspaper
* Park Ranger
* Coatills the Butler

## Songs

* "Happy Days" (6:58)
* "Do You Have Worth?" (13:08)
* "Find a Dog" (17:53)
* "See Less, Feel More" (23:06)
* "Things! Transactions!" (29:24)
* "I've Got This Dog, and I've Got Hope" (33:33)
* "With a Backflip!" (39:50)
* "Would Madame Like?" (43:00)
* "The Doorbell Song" (45:55)
* "What Should Lightning McQueen Be?" (48:00)
* "In (Good) Company" (52:02)

Closing Song:

* "My Life as a Goddess" (Table of Bomb-tents) (59:57)

## List of 1974 Anachronisms

* Zach references an iPhone (2009) in "Find a Dog"
* Guy sings about Pogs (1991) in "I've Got This Dog, and I've Got Hope"
* Jessica mentions the musical Les Miserables (1980) in "With a Backflip!"
* Guy mentions Pepsi Free (1982) in "Would Madame Like?"
* Gary Marshall is only three years younger than Stephen Sondheim and would have been 43 in 1974
2005: LIVE!

***2005*** is the second live episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical* to be performed after the official end of the weekly podcast. It was performed on September 19th, 2023 at Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon. It follows a group of recent high school graduates as they celebrate grad night at Disneyland Park.

## Episode Description

The following was recored [sic] live 9-19-2023 at Mississippi Studios in Portland Oregon. This was the 2nd of two shows played last night (we're still hunting down the first.) Join a bunch of teens and they teen their way through Disneyland Grad night in the year....2005.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Jenny, Oak Park graduate
* Carla, Oak Park graduate
* Matterhorn employee
* Kyle, stoned pirate LARPer and Aliso Viejo graduate

### Zach Reino

* Jimmy, Aliso Viejo graduate
* Carlisle, Oak Park graduate
* Jeremy, Matterhorn employee
* Brent, stoned pirate LARPer and Aliso Viejo graduate
* Disneyland janitor/possibly Walt Disney

## Talkback Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Teenage actor #2
* Disneyland representative
* Set designer #2
* Sound designer #1
* Costume designer #1
* Yeti

### Zach Reino

* Teenage actor #1
* Set designer #1
* Animal handler/friend of the yeti
* Sound designer #2
* Costume designer #2

## Songs

* "Why Is This So Scary?" (7:24)
* "You Don't Have To Tear Down My Thing, You Can Just Like Your Thing" (13:00)
* "Love" (17:43)
* "Is That True?" (23:08)
* "A Vast, A Voy, A Vast A Voy (This Boat is Our Home)" (27;24)
* "Why Is This So Scary (Reprise)" (31:52)
* "Thanks For Practicing Being Brave" (32: 35)
* "This Is A Disaster/My Dude" (36:15)
* "Everything Goes Slow" (46:09)
* "One Piece of Advice" (51:33)
* "Gum (A Metaphor)/I Like You/Everything Goes Slow (Reprise)" (53:29)
* "2005" (59:39)
* "Yeti's Ballad" [Cut Song] (1:13:39)
Animal Style

***Animal Style*** is the second episode of season two of *Play It By Ear*, a Dropout exclusive show. It tells the story of a fateful day at the zoo as three animals wonder if they should break out, and rescue a child who falls into their enclosure.

## Episode Description

A platypus, a flamingo, and a giraffe wonder what's out there beyond the walls of the zoo.

## Musical Cast

### Ross Bryant

* J.R. Delatorre, a platypus
* A morning dove
* Roger

### Jess McKenna

* Kellen, a giraffe
* A pigeon
* Marilyn

### Zach Reino

* Selma Hayek, a flamingo
* A pigeon
* Scotty

## Songs and Prompts

Opening number (no prompt)

* "Wild Instincts" (1:43)

Give your characters names based on your childhood crushes.
No rhyming, but fake outs for every rhyme that might rhyme.

* "Birds of a Feather (Don't Stick as One)" (6:53)

Introduce a weird catchphrase.

* "Whoops Wops Wibbeley-Wops" (11:10)

Do a scene that has no business being in this musical.
Include a thumb war in the song.

* "One Two Three Four" (16:50)

Everyone's voice should break as much as possible.

* "Escape from the Enclosure" (20:50)

Incorporate the phrase "Finger-lickin' Good" (Finale)

* "Animal Style" (27:11)
Come On, Come On, Be Friends With My Mom

***Come On, Come On, Be Friends With My Mom*** is the two hundred and seventy-second episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* The episode follows a loose "jam sesh" format, wherein the hosts chat with one another and occasionally improvise standalone songs. Various pitches are made during this episode, but this is a pitch for you to listen to this FamBand! With truths about Washington's teeth, conversations about IP, and a list of achievable tasks, you'll want to be friends with this ep.

## Episode Description

If your podcasts aren't championing your parents social lives, providing chill beats to study to, dissecting the origins of Barbie and Ken, and revealing hard truths about our founding fathers, then you need to demand more of your podcasts. It's just the famband on this one, so buckle up 'cause we are not turning this car around no matter what.

## Cast

* Jessica McKenna
* Zach Reino
* Scott Passarella
* Brett Morris
* Dana Wickens

## Songs

* "The Spoonful of Comedy Helps the Comedy Go Down"
* "These Are My Teeth (George Washington's 2 Truths and a Lie)"
* "Come On, Come On, Be Friends with My Mom"
* "To Everything, Stream Stream"
* "You Can Listen to This"
* "Make a To-Do List (Of Easy Tasks)"
* "Who Am I Without You?"
Big Announcement. Small Tiki Chain.

***Big Announcement. Small Tiki Chain.*** is the one hundred and eighty-fifth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* The episode follows a loose "jam sesh" format, wherein the hosts chat with one another and occasionally improvise standalone songs or, in this case, a mini-musical. As the last of the Lounge January episodes roll in, Jess and Zach have a packed episode before they fully launch back into regular programming. The official announcement of Off Book Clubhouse is here! After, they answer some more questions and then do a little musical right at the end.

## Episode Description

It's the end of Lounge January, which means Zach and Jess have to actually explain what's coming next! They also answer more listener questions, vow to master Tennis, and attempt their first ever musical La Rond with songs like Is The Booth For You?, Big Pink Piece of Construction Paper, There's Something about Mary, and What Sports are For!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Brenda
* Clarks
* Susan

### Zach Reino

* Spencer
* Sergio
* Mary

## Songs

* "Thank You, Small Plant"
* "Tennis Matrix"

Musical Songs:

* "Is the Booth for You?"
* "Big Pink Piece of Construction Paper"
* "There Goes Heelys Clarks"
* "There's Something About Mary"
* "What Sports Are For"
* "Be My Business Partner"
* "Tiki Stone Expansion" (Finale)

* "A Wolf Is Just A Cool Dog" (Awoo Goodbye Song)

## Trivia

* La Ronde is a character-based improv format that occurs in two person scenes where every scene switch, a character is replaced so there are always just two people talking at a time.
A Christmas Duet

***A Christmas Duet*** is the two hundred and thirty-third episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guests Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker. At the North Pole, the elves gather to make a wishlist for themselves with a singular goal: Make Santa and Mrs. Claus rekindle their relationship to bring Christmas cheer.

## Episode Description

It's the most wonderful ep of the year! Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker are back for the 5th Annual Holiday Spectacular! This year's episode takes us to the North Pole where Mr. and Mrs. Claus are having some marital problems. But don't worry, four elves decide to make their own Christmas wish for the pair to fall back in love with a truly convoluted plan! With songs like, *"Rocky, Rocky Christmas" "The Reason I Don't Like the Letter K"* and *"Sleigh Zaddy"* you'll be falling back in Love, Actually. PLUS! The return of everyone's favorite "12 Days of" madness!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Candycane, elf
* Comet, reindeer
* Mr. Polar Bear

### Nicole Parker

* Gingersnap, elf
* Mrs. Claus
* Vixen, reindeer

### Zach Reino

* Twinkle, elf
* Prancer, reindeer
* Mr. Narwhal
* Arctic fox

### Paul F. Tompkins

* Crumpets, elf
* Santa Claus
* Blitzen, reindeer
* Northern Lights
* Vixen's dad

## Songs

* "Rocky, Rocky Christmas"
* "A Christmas Duet"
* "The Reason I Don't Like the Letter K"
* "We Can Do Better Than That"
* "Snow (Mr. Polar Bear's Polartry)"
* "Sleigh Zaddy"
* "Live, Love, Laugh"
* "Fly A Christmas Kite"
* "A Christmas Kiss (In Front of All These People and Animals)" (Finale)

Closing Song:

* "The 12 Days of Sondheim" (The Next 12 Days of Christmas)

## The 12 Days of Sondheim

1. The lyrics to West Side Story
2. Ladies lunching
3. Bits of Company
4. Capes as red as blood
5. Into The Woods! (is number five)
6. Assassinations
7. Played by Bradley Whitford
8. Mrs. Lovetts
9. Reasons to be alive
10. Finished hats
11. Bernadette Peters
12. Patinkins leaping

## As We Say Every Week...

then you're having a to all a good night.
Avengers Infinity Monopoly Company War

***Avengers Infinity Monopoly Company War*** is the one hundred and eleventh episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Ben Siemon. In a world where a single company owns all every media property and also the rights to nearly everything else that exists, a group of sewer dwelling rebels must fight to take the ones at the top all the way down.

## Episode Description

Ben Siemon (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Ducktales) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with superhero cars, a sewer community, the Infinity Company, and more! With songs like “Avengers Assemble (For Something That Resembles A Monopoly)”, “Normal Guy (Who Wants A Normal Car)”, and “We’re Here To Bust the Trust”, it’s the best superhero musical not affiliated with a large entertainment company!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Car salesperson
* Danielle
* Denise
* The Hulk
* Sweet Sweet Sheep

### Zach Reino

* Car store customer
* Joseph
* Bennett
* Spiderman
* Go-Go-Goat
* Super Rope Man

### Ben Siemon

* Joe
* Carlton
* Groot
* Heavy Heavy Horse

## Songs

* "Avengers Assemble (For Something That Resembles a Monopoly)" (6:15)
* "Normal Guy (Who Wants a Normal Car)" (10:07)
* "We're Here to Bust the Trust" (14:36)
* "Company Infinity: The Infinity Company" (19:40)
* "Are We All the Worst?" (25:58)
* "Hot Takes/Recaps (From Groot!)" (30:56)
* "Note Man" (35:15)
* "Truth Man" (36:26)
* "Gel Pen Lady" (37:14)
* "Zeus Man" (38:12)
* "It's Hard to Be..." (43:20)
* "Everyone Assemble" (Finale) (46:58)

Closing Song:

* "In The Sequel" (Sequels: The Rap) (56:51)

## As We Say Every Week...

Then you got a couple things of which you can gloat.

## Things the Infinity Company Owns

* Marvel, Disney, Popeyes, KFC, Chik-Fil-A
* Imagine Dragons
* Little birds, big birds, sparrows, hawks, all kinds of toothbrush, half the kinds of rocks
* Apples, bananas, pears, the air
* You and me
* Water, your daughter, how you scream, waking pods, sleeping pods, your dreams
* Eye masks, head masks, masks for Halloween, North Pole, South Pole, the poles that are in between
* Everything that is alive and wild, your future child
* Your fritatta, your burrito, your quiche, mountains, streams, anything in reach
* Udon, ramen, linguini, farfalle, all the pastas
* Anything that can be bought (every can be bought)
It's Time (To Get Off the Sidelines)

"It's Time (To Get Off the Sidelines)" is a song featured in *Pillaging for Your Dreams.* Calvin, a young man lacking both a Jeep and an NBA job, convinces his father to sacrifice his own money so Calvin can pursue his dreams.

## Lyrics

**Calvin**

Every generation,

Owes things to the ones before.

Is it wrong for the next generation,

To look around and ask for more?

We can learn from our mas,

And we can learn from our pas,

But when it comes down to it

We gotta just learn from us.

It's time to get off the sideline.

It's time to get off the sideline.

**Both**

It's time to get off the sidelines.

**Calvin**

I'm gonna take that dream

And make it mine.

**Pa**

I'm tired of my son,

Not havin' what he wants.

I'm gonna sell all my bonds and give him

Everything that he wants!

**Calvin**

You not having money

And giving it directly to me,

That's the only way

For me to have my destiny!

**Both**

It's time to get off the sidelines.

**All**

It's time to get off the sidelines.

**Calvin**

I gotta take my dad's money,

My NBA dream,

And make it mine! 'Cause—

**All**

It's time to get off the sidelines.

It's time...

**Calvin**

...to get off the sidelines.

**Calvin**

*(spoken)Thanks, Pa. I hope you don't die 'cause you're poor!*
Dana Wickens

***Dana Wickens*** is the producer and drummer for *Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast*. Formerly a producer at Earwolf and Acast, she helped create and launch many podcasts including *Off Book*. She has also worked in the comedy TV and film space. Dana provides the drum accompaniment for the podcast and is introduced as Wicks-on-the-Sticks, The Boom From The Other/Same Room, and On The Throne That Is Her Cajon.
Emo Knights

***Emo Knights*** is the two hundred and fifty-fourth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Philip Labes. This musical follows three knights searching for love who attend a ball hosted by their ex-girlfriends. Will they ever find love again?

## Episode Description

Sweet song boy Philip Labes is on the pod and it's a great one! What happens when three knights have finished their quests but their quest for love alludes them? Well, they probably have a lot of emotions about it. Take that armor off your heart and enjoy Emo Knights.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Sir Peter
* Genevieve Grimbley
* Priscilla, chambermaid
* Grimbley brother

### Zach Reino

* Sir Branson
* Duke of Earl
* Genivere
* Grimbley brother

### Philip Labes

* Sir Carlisle
* Gwennifer
* Henry, kitchen lad
* Sir Stewart "Stew" Grimbley of Stew

## Songs

* "All of the Armor in the World" (3:26)
* "Forgetting You Is Feudal" (10:06)
* "Himbos" (17:58)
* "You're So Far Away" (23:40)
* "Why Not Have a Ball" (27:22)
* "Everything Is Alright for These 3 Knights" (31:43)
* "Everything Is Always Great for Us, Always" (38:20)
* "Can We Get Back?" (43:05)
* "Emo Knight" (Finale) (52:48)

## Trivia

* On Off Book Clubhouse, all the songs from this episode are available to download and stream via SoundCloud.
A Dream Deferred: Sorry Not Sorry - Part Two Disk Deux

***A Dream Deferred: Sorry Not Sorry - Part Two Disk Deux*** is the two hundred and eighty-eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical*, and features guest Vic Michaelis. The story follows a young boy, who regrets not trying a particular soup while visiting Vancouver, and the people who help him achieve his dream to do so.

## Episode Description

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!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Canada Air pilot
* Eyahetine (pronounced “Eighteen”), the bus driver
* Swoopy Sad Boy Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
* Emily, from Paris
* Matthew D. Damon
* Miscellaneous plane passengers
* Soupe de Deux twin #1

### Vic Michaelis

* A Teen See, Ateen Aye’s guardian
* Miscellaneous plane passengers
* Unnamed actor in a pizza advertisement
* Soupe de Deux twin #2

### Zach Reino

* Ateen Aye, a young boy
* Benjamin Affleck
* Jeremy Jeremy, famous shoe designer
* Miscellaneous plane passengers

## Songs

* "Thank You Pilot for Asking" (4:53)
* "I'll Make This Feel Like a Cruise" (10:14)
* "Eighteen Eighteens" (14:03)
* "You Were Water, You'll Be Water Again (Or Vapour)" (19:19)
* "List Some More DVDs for Me (Please)" (25;05)
* "Boston Pizza" (37:24)
* "Don't Say It Aloud" (48:51)
* "I Can't Wait for Part Three" (Finale) (58:45)

## DVD Options for Communal Bus Viewing

* *Homeward Bound 2*
* *27 Dresses*
* *The Family Stone*
* *The Sound of Music,* Disc 2
* *Air Force One*
* *The Big Green*
* *Avatar* (the James Cameron version, not *Avatar: The Last Airbender*), Disc 1
* *Monsters, Inc.*
* *You've Got Mail*
* *Superbad*
* *Friends,* Season 5 Disc 3
* *West Wing,* Season 4 Disc 6
* *Sex and the City,* Season 2 Disc 7
* *Arrested Development,* Season 2 Disc 3
* *The Muppets Best-Of Compilation,* Disc 2
Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 5): A New IP!

***Marvel Sing-ematic Universe (Part 5): A New IP!*** is the two-hundred and thirtieth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It is also the fifth episode of the ongoing musical Marvel Sing-ematic Universe. As Clark takes on the responsibility for being a part-time hero, a leader of darkness enters the scene.

## Episode Description

The journey continues with part 5 of the Marvel Sing-amatic Universe! In this installment Clark returns to Earth at the urging of Spiderman so he can take some of Spiderman's work load. And thank goodness because a new villain is here to take of the planet it's LORD MADER! We're taking all the IP with us in this one. With songs like, *"Is This All I Can Do?" "Wednesdays"* and *"The Ballad of What I Told a Young George Lucas"* you'll think you've gotten high and scrolled through all of Disney plus!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Clark
* Lord Mader
* Various New Yorkers
* Mother in Times Square
* Dr. Octavius Shelby

### Zach Reino

* Chef Mario
* Spiderman
* Gerald
* Young George Lucas
* Angela Merkel
* Various New Yorkers
* M&M Store employee
* Child in Times Square
* The Shocker, receptionist of Doctor Octavius House of Therapy
* Poison Ivy, What The Fish? employee
* The Stargazer

## Songs

* "Is This All I Can Do?"
* "Wednesdays"
* "The Ballad of What I Told a Young George Lucas"
* "Angela Merkel is Not All Work-el"
* "We're Following This Flipping Boy"
* "The Enemy of An Enemy is Still My Enemy"
* "It's Tricky Being You"
* "When You WaWaWa To Me"

## Trivia

* The title of this musical in the episode was "MSU: The Day They Acquired Star Wars".
More Sports

***More Sports*** is the two hundred and sixty-third episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Niccole Thurman. We follow a basketball game with a twist of emotional depth, from players to narrators to audience members alike, where hearts are opened and people learn how to heal.

## Episode Description

It's the matchup (show) up you've all been waiting for! This week Zach and Jess are joined by the incredible and hilarious Niccole Thurman as they dive deep into the most accurate depiction of basketball podcasting has ever seen. Buckle up and watch out for elbows!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* George, sports commentator
* Steven, Tacoma Taco Trucks player
* Hamilton, Cincinnati Spaghetti Shrimp player
* Margaret, referee
* Basketball fan

### Zach Reino

* Chuck, sports commentator
* Jason, Tacoma Taco Trucks player
* Cincinnati Spaghetti Shrimp player
* Basketball fan

### Niccole Thurman

* Dave, Tacoma Taco Trucks player
* Ricky, Cincinnati Spaghetti Shrimp player
* Lisa, sports commentator in the stands
* Basketball critic

## Songs

* "You Did Sports, Now Give Me More"
* "I Do Not Get-sy Your Mom's Etsy/Just Dunk"
* "You Gotta Live, Laugh, Love"
* "Elbow to the Wiener"
* "How Are You Doin'?"
* "The Beauty of Hang Time"
* "Game Interlude"
* "If It's Okay, Could You Play?" (Finale)
Skunks in the Portal

***Skunks in the Portal*** is the two-hundred and ninety third episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Rashawn Scott. In a world where portals are used to keep food fresh, a skunk is found in one, breaking the rules of the portal. Two Baskin-Stones employees ponder, becoming friends with a 6-year-old customer. In the meantime, the Temporal Order of Skunks (TOOS) must save the most special skunk, Maria, and control the portal timeline.

## Episode Description

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.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Tony's friend, Baskin-Stones employee
* The Nurse, a skunk
* Maria

### Zach Reino

* Tony, Baskin-Stones employee
* The Doctor, a skunk
* Maria's thoughts/right brain
* The Shipwright, skunk member of TOOS
* Grandpa Antonio, Tony's grandfather

### Rashawn Scott

* Baskin-Stones employee
* 6-year-old child patron of Baskin-Stones
* The Constable, a skunk
* Maria's thoughts/left brain

## Songs

* "There's a Skunk in the Portal" (4:40)
* "Baskin-Stones" (11:00)
* "Bring the Skunk Home (Maria, Maria)" (17:30)
* "Summer Dreams" (24:00)
* "Maria's Lament/They've Been into Pasta Lately" (27:30)
* "Only You Can Do It/A Second Shot for Culottes" (37:00)
* "Hotbox This Bubble of Thoughts" (43:00)
* "Let's Talk About the Smells from Our Butts (Finale)" (51:30)

## As We Say Every Week...

Just relax with the world's greatest thing—a series of berries!
Education Reform: LIVE!

***Education Reform: LIVE!*** is the one hundred and fifty-ninth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* The episode was recorded live at Chicago Theater Works on November 30, 2018 as part of the Chicago Podcast Festival. First released as a Stitcher Premium episode on June 27 2019, it was then posted onto the main feed on July 27, 2020. When a public school runs low on funding, the principal and vice principal come up with strange ways to remedy the costs. It's up to a group of spirited kids to find out what's going on and challenge the system.

## Episode Description

Jess and Zach are live with the first of two shows from Chicago PodFest with “Education Reform: The Musical”!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Jenny
* Vice Principal Anders
* Kyle
* Mr. Cooper, bus driver

### Zach Reino

* Kurtis
* Principal Roberts
* Carla

## Talkback Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Benjamin, actor of Jenny
* Trish, puppetmaster
* Jerry, voice of Buttercup the horse
* Playwright
* Finn Wolfhard, actor of Kyle

### Zach Reino

* Fight choreographer
* Luigi, pasta chef
* Carnagy, rich producer

## Songs

* "Everywhere I Go, I Bring A Scooter"
* "The First Course Is An Obstacle Course"
* "Who Is Kyle?"
* "You Better Tell Carla"
* "Every Noodle Needs A Different Sauce"
* "Kyle Is Rich"
* "Who Is Kyle? (Reprise)"
* "Throw A Bunch Of Money At A Systematic Problem"
* "Kyle Is A Philanthropist" (Finale)

Cut Song:

* "Awoo! I'm Finn Wolfhard"
Mallapalooza

***Mallapalooza*** is the Academy Award-winning first episode of season 2 of*Play It By Ear*, a Dropout exclusive show. It tells the story of four kids who hatch a plan to spend the night in the mall, but ultimately become trapped there because of a janitor's curse. To escape, they must throw a gay bear wedding for two stuffed animals to lure the janitor back.

## Episode Description

It's time to put on your best pair of Jnco jeans and jelly bracelets and head over to the most tubular place there is: the mall.

## Musical Cast

### Jess McKenna

* Vanessa
* Cherise

### Zeke Nicholson

* Dylan
* Nance

### Zach Reino

* Tyler
* Jerry, the janitor
* Donna

### Mary Sohn

* Brittany
* Carol

## Songs and Prompts

Opening song (no prompt)

* "No No No (We're Not Going Home)" (2:44)

Include at least one made-up 90s word.

* "Is it a Real Crush or a Crush on a Crush?" (7:20)

Do a G-Rated rap

* "Bears Gotta Get Knowledge (Bears Gotta Go to College)" (10:50)

Do a Pop Diva Song, complete with background dancers

* "Time to Relax" (14:53)

Incorporate the order of operations (P.E.M.D.A.S.)

* "P.E.M.D.A.S. (The Janitor's Song)" (20:02)

Incorporate the internet dial-up sounds.

* "Escape from the Sharper Image" (25:40)

Involve Grunge Rock in the next song.

* "Gay Bear Wedding" (30:08)

Finale (no prompt)

* "We Could Have it All" (34:30)

## What PEMDAS Stands for in the Janitor Code

* P = Put on Your Favorite Ring
* E = Everyone's Invited
* M = A Mystery
* D = Don't Check if Someone is Following You
* M = A Mystery
* A = Always All Ways
* S = Go Slow
Stop for Doug: LIVE!

***Stop for Doug*** is the fifty-sixth episode of *Off Book: the Improvised Musical,* and features guest Baron Vaughn. It was recorded live at Just For Laughs in Montreal on Saturday, July 28, 2018, making it Off Book's international premiere. The musical follows a trio of smelly environmentalists who ride the bus, save the forest, and fall in love. A subplot includes a loose retelling of the myth of Narcissus, albeit with a much happier ending.

## Episode Description

Jess and Zach are live with the hilarious Baron Vaughn (Grace & Frankie, Corporate) from the JFL Comedy Festival with a brand new musical packed with fun on the bus, a guy name Brackets and bird friends! With songs like "My Clothes Are Dirty", "Stalk That Guy", and "Stop", you definitely won't stop listening to this ep.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Taylorlor
* [Bracket]'s Reflection
* Parking Lot Builder #1
* Bird #2
* Squirrel
* Bird #1's Reflection
* Teen #2 (Cut Song)

### Zach Reino

* Naturalist
* [Brackets]
* Several Bus People
* Bus Driver
* Parking Lot Builder #2
* Bird #1
* Teen #1 (Cut Song)

### Baron Vaughn

* Naturalist
* Dariusness
* Parking Lot Employee #3
* Bird #3
* Badger
* Teen #3 (Cut Song)

## Talkback Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Choreographer
* Writer #1
* Teen Actor #1

### Zach Reino

* Animal Trainer
* Writer #2

### Baron Vaughn

* Stage Manager Carl
* Writer #3
* Teen Actor #2

## Songs

* "My Clothes Are Dirty" (3:01)
* "What Can Happen on a Bus? (Anything)" (6:49)
* "Stalk That Guy" (10:58)
* "[Brackets] Falls in Love with [Brackets]" (14:55)
* "We Gotta Keep Parking Cars in a Lot" (18:27)
* "We Have to Like Things Other Than Each Other" (23:32)
* "Stop" (29:30)
* "[Brackets] Reunites with [Brackets]" (34:03)
* "Make Me a Dress" (37:09)
* "What's the Difference? (Finale)" (42:50)

Cut Song:

* "Oh My God High School (Teens Teens Teens)" (54:37)

## Trivia

* This episode is simply titled "Live from JFC" in the Stitcher and Apple Podcast apps, but the musical name, "Stop for Doug" is stated at the conclusion of the show and during the talkback. This is different from previous live shows that have included both the musical name and the location in the feed.
* When Jessica mentions "vistas," Zach starts to laugh, possibly indicating a nod to the conversation on how to pronounce the word from *Pump the Stakes.*
Destiny TBD

***Destiny TBD*** is the one hundred and twenty-third episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Zeke Nicholson. In a world with strange naming conventions and an arguably even stranger trio of strict leaders, a young man must find his way and find...his name.

## Episode Description

Zeke Nicholson (White Women, A.P. Bio, Miracle Workers) joins Zach and Jess once again for an all new musical packed with a society where your name dictates what you do, swamps, the Council of Elders, and more! With songs like “What’s In A Name? (Your Destiny Is)”, “You Can Choose Your Family”, and “TBD”, it’s an inspirational musical that follows one person’s journey to find their true calling!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Bullfrog
* Rabbit #2
* Turtle #2
* Derek Rattlesnake
* Patriarch ElderCouncil
* Janice YouCan'tAffordHer/Dolphin Artist
* Troy Guard
* SellsPlantains

### Zeke Nicholson

* Booger Waters/TBD/Boogers InspiresTheCity
* Dictator ElderCouncil
* Garrett Guard

### Zach Reino

* Bullfrog #2
* Rabbit
* Turtle
* Derek Rattlesnake #2
* OligarchElderCouncil
* Kelly GivesDirections/LovesToBeHonest
* Jason RuinsTheMood/Jason Derulo
* Brandon Guard

## Songs

* "What's in a Name? (Your Destiny Is)" (7:32)
* "Leaving to Find What I Want" (10:45)
* "You Can Choose Your Family" (16:23)
* "I Propose..." (21:07)
* "The Elders' Secret Solemn Vow" (23:47)
* "TBD" (27:50)
* "I Don't Know" (32:46)
* "Who Are You?" (38:40)
* "I'd Rather Die Than Change" (48:49)
* "Our Life is TBD" (Finale) (54:52)

Closing Song:

* "This Mattress Got Yeast" (Leesa Bread Mattress) (1:01:00)

## Name Nomenclature

* First name is your family name.
* Second name is your occupation.
* Third name (to differentiate) is a sound only your species can make.
Lanessa Shredder Professional Sledder

***Lanessa Shredder Professional Sledder*** is the one hundred and eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Lilan Bowden. Lanessa Shredder, a professional sledder and her two new snow sporting friends are tasked with saving Bluebird mountain from the clutches of the villainous Gill Portent and his minions.

## Episode Description

Lilan Bowden (Andi Mack) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with a beautiful ski resort, professional sledders, skiers, and snowboarders, and more! With songs like “Good Morning Mountain”, “Lanessa, Lanessa, Lanessa”, and “You Are Because You Shred”, it’s the perfect companion for your next ski trip!

## Musical Cast

### Lilan Bowden

* Lanessa Shredder, Professional Sledder
* Kevin
* Halloween store man
* Kid #3

### Jessica McKenna

* Lanessa fan #2
* Lapia Skier, Professional Skier
* Carl Bluebird
* Stuart
* Kid

### Zach Reino

* Lanessa fan
* Hot chocolate salesman
* Robert Nomorder, Professional Snowboarder
* Gill Portent
* Kid #2

## Songs

* "Good Morning Mountain" (6:19)
* "Lanessa, Lanessa, Lanessa" (9:30)
* "Two Volcanoes" (14:50)
* "You Are Because You Shred" (18:10)
* "SEXY Games (22:30)
* "What A Show" (23:29)
* "You're the Captain of a Team" (26:55)
* "Blend In by Standing Out" (30:50)
* "You've Got to Listen" (36:55)
* "Stop Making Signs" (41:20)
* "I've Been Working on Volcano/Save The Mountain" (48:35)
* "Volca-NO!/Lanessa Shredder" (Finale) (53:40)

Closing Song:

* "Two Wheels, Impossible" (Motorcycles and Deep Thoughts) (58:29)

## As We Say Every Week...

I gotta get some hot chocolate, or I'll be dead.

## Inappropriate Signs Robert Has Made

* Stripper Mountain: Claimed he was going to go down the mountain so fast he would strip the mountain.
* All Kids Welcome to the Naughty Rope: A rope tow for children that has knots so they don't get mixed up. (Knotty is misspelled).
* Hot, Hot Noods: Advertisement for a pasta bar.
* Red Light Special: Traffic was diverted so people could watch the show on the street, causing all nearby traffic lights to be red.
Good Old-Fashioned Porch Song: LIVE!

***Good Old-Fashioned Porch Song: LIVE!*** is the one hundred and twenty-ninth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* The episode was recorded live at Chicago Theater Works on November 30, 2018 as part of the Chicago Podcast Festival. It features guests Nathan Jansen and Paul F. Tompkins. Three friends have a long, musing conversation on a porch.

## Episode Description

Nathan Jansen (Baby Wants Candy) joins Zach and Jess live from the Chicago Podcast Festival for an all new musical packed dinner parties, pocket birds, and more. With songs like “We Need Super Hubba Ralph Right Now”, “A Vase, A Vase, A Vase, What Is a Vase?”, and “Talking Peacocks”, it’s the perfect musical for bird lovers! Plus, stay tuned for a special Happy Paul F. Days treat at the end!

## Musical Cast

### Nathan Jansen

* Ralph
* Roberta

### Jessica McKenna

* Ralph's mother
* Sharine

### Zach Reino

* Ralph's father
* Doris

## Talk Balk Cast

### Zach Reino

* Producer, choreographer's father
* Props designer

## Songs

* "We Need Super Hubba Ralph Right Now" (6:40)
* "A Vase, a Vase, a Vase, What Is a Vase?" (11:42)
* "Talking Peacocks" (19:13)
* "In Boca Raton" (27:18)
* "Ina Garten" (34:02)
* "He Didn't Die Hard" (40:10)
* "We've Known Every Cowboy (Sexually)" (49:32)
* "Goodbye Devin/Dead This Whole Time" (56:35)

Closing Song:

* "Peacock National Anthem" (1:08:08)

Paul F. Days Bonus Song:

* "That's What You'll Say Next Year" (New Sounds) (1:14:32)

## Trivia

* This is the second of two live shows performed at Chicago PodFest on November 30, 2018. The earlier show, Education Reform: LIVE!, was not released into the public feed until July 2020.
* Four Paul F. Days episodes were prepared in December 2019, but it turns out there were five Tuesdays that month! So this episode has a little segment at the end to finish off the season.
A Cup of Christmas

***A Cup of Christmas*** is the seventy-fifth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guests Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker. The story follows a group of people trapped in a diner during a snowstorm.

## Episode Description

A holiday classic is here again with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker and a new musical filled with diners, candles, a snowy winter's night, original Christmas songs, coffee, cat and dog raps, and more! With songs like "Will This Be The Cup?" "A Classic Action Man," and "Candle Candle (Candle)," all of your holiday wishes will come true with these new tunes. Plus, stay tuned til the end for the annual holiday tradition of the 12 Days of...you'll see.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Jenny Waitress, waitress and chef (actually a Christmas angel)
* David, volunteer fire marshal/actuary/volunteer civics engineer (actually a Christmas angel)
* Britney, mischievous child (actually a Christmas angel)
* God

### Zach Reino

* Gerald, chef
* Danny, regular fire marshal (actually a Christmas angel)
* Britney's mom from Britney's Mom Management (actually a Christmas angel)
* Kale, French assistant (actually a Christmas angel)

### Paul F. Tompkins

* "Ken" Shiner, famous Hollywood producer

## Songs

* "Will This Be The Cup?" (4:50)
* "Christmas Wish ft. Dog and Cat" (11:04)
* "Diner Specials" (15:14)
* "I Can See It" (19:50)
* "Brandy's Taps" (24:47)
* "Taking It (Not That) Fast" (28:24)
* "A Classic Action Man" (33:06)
* "Candle Candle (Candle)" (44:20)
* "Christmas Angels/Ding Dong/The Cup" (Finale) (49:25)

Closing Song:

* "The Twelve Days of Fishmas" (The Next Twelve Days of Christmas)(1:05:20)

## The Twelve Days of Fishmas

1. A California garibaldi
2. Two kissing parrots
3. Three sockeye salmon
4. Four carnival goldfish
5. Five anchovies
6. Six humuhumu nukunuku apua'a
7. Seven beluga caviar
8. Eight carnivorous catfish
9. Nine trout
10. Ten jolly jellyfish
11. A really big tilapia
12. Twelve Trey Anastasios
Actually, Love

***Actually, Love*** is the seventy-fourth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* The episode features guest Matt Rogers, from Las Culturistas.

## Episode Description

It's a true holiday treat to have Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) return to the OFF BOOK stage for a rockin' Santa-centric musical packed with internet trolls, reindeer, Amy Adams, and more! With songs like "A Nice Internet for the Holidays," "Reindeer Sex Party" and "Nice, Naughty, or a Libertarian," you'll get on the nice list the more you listen to this festive ep!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Person who wants a nice internet #1
* Narrator #1
* Woman at the coffee shop
* Twinkle the elf
* Dancer
* Saucypants
* Dasher
* Amy Adams
* Rebecca Johannesburg

### Zach Reino

* Person who wants a nicer internet #2
* Narrator #2
* Man at the coffee shop
* Trinkle the elf
* Blitzen
* Rudolph
* Donner
* Restaurant boss

### Matt Rogers

* Santa Claus
* Restaurant customer
* Emily Blunt

## Songs

* "A Nice Internet for the Holidays" (7:08)
* "Tippity-Tap" (12:42)
* "Keep on Pitching" (16:47)
* "The Origin of Kris Kringle" (22:08)
* "(Ooh Ooh Ooh) You Did a Good Job" (21:22)
* "You Lift Me Up (Father Christmas)" (34:10)
* "Reindeer Sex Party" (38:22)
* "Nice, Naughty, or a Libertarian" (42:52)
* "Bigger Things" (47:33)
* "Actually, Love" (Finale) (54:52)

Closing Song:

* "It's Hard to Gift Wrap" (Gift Rap) (59:10)

## List of Santa's Reindeer

* Blitzen
* Shitbag
* Dumbass
* Dancer (previously Fartface)
* Shithead
* Idiot
* 3 Other Ones
* Rudolph (previously Jew With a Cold)
* Comet (previously Fuckbag)
* Fatfuck
* Saucypants
* Dasher
* Donner
* Vixen
* Cupid

## Trivia

* Matt had to leave early and is not present in the closing segment.
* This episode reveals that Engineer Brett is not only an audio engineer, but a train engineer, and his canonical name is Choo-Choo Brett.

## Gallery

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Arms Race

***Arms Race*** is the fifteenth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Mo Collins. The musical follows a number of cyclists racing in Central Park to overcome their emotional and physical obstacles, the instrumental trio (Soundgarden) scoring the event, and an illegal arms deal.

## Episode Description

Mo Collins (*Mad TV*, *Parks & Rec*) joins Jess & Zach this week in a race to musical glory! With bikes, sentient coats and limbs, Irish nuclear grenades, and more, this show has it all. "Helping Me Stand," "9 Kicks," and "You Never Really Know What You're Blowing" are just some of tour de force numbers in this incredible production.

## Musical Cast

### Mo Collins

* Brenda
* Flautist
* Devon
* Irish Nuclear Grenade
* Brenda's Belly
* Brenda's Left Bun
* Brenda's Right Bun
* Sentient Coat/Standard Issue CIA Coat

### Jessica McKenna

* Sarah
* Timpanist
* Russian Weapons Buyer/CIA Agent
* Brenda's Artificial Knee
* Brenda's Left Brain

### Zach Reino

* Donovan
* Cellist
* Arms Dealer
* Brenda's Left Arm
* Brenda's Right Arm
* Brenda's Right Brain
* Brenda's Wrists

## Songs

* "Any Minute Now" *(06:32)*
* "He Sells Weapons Overseas (I Gotta Beat Him)" *(09:25)*
* "We Are a Trio (Soundgarden)" (13:20)
* "Do You Want My Bombs?" (16:46)
* "Arms Race" (22:24)
* "Helping Me Stand" (25:54)
* "Literally and Figuratively" (29:10)
* "More Limbs" (29:53)
* "A Mighty Trio" (31:05)
* "Black Hole Sun" (32:13)
* "You Never Really Know What You're Blowing" (36:06)
* "Da Da Da" (40:06)
* "Things That Make You Happy" (41:40)
* "Black Hole Sun (Reprise)" (42:33)
* "9 Kicks" (43:25)
* "Arms Race Finale Medley" (48:42)

Closing Song:

* "New Rights" (What's the Patter?) (48:42)

## The Nine Non-Weaponous Amendments of the Bill of Rights

The nine non-weaponous amendments to the United States Constitution are as follows (only five are listed, and as the Arms Dealer notes, the third is actually part of the Miranda Rights):

1. Free speech
	* Freedom of the press
2. No search and seizure
3. Right to an attorney
4. Right to not incriminate yourself (the Fifth Amendment)
5. Right to gather and protest (Donovan likes it as its own one)

## Trivia

* This episode features the first and only episode of *Blabbin' About Boos.*