Which podcast is a talk show where comedians improvise characters?

Comedy Bang! Bang! is the podcast talk show where comedians improvise characters and surreal conversations.

Created and hosted by comedian Scott Aukerman, the program began as Comedy Death-Ray Radio on Los Angeles station Indie 103 on May 1, 2009. It moved to the Earwolf network in 2010, where its loose blend of interviews, absurd comedy, music, and improvisation became its signature format.

Episodes usually begin with Aukerman interviewing a guest, often a comedian or actor. After an ad break, performers commonly return as fictional characters, inventing biographies, rivalries, and strange personal histories in real time. Some characters recur across episodes, creating improvised storylines that reward longtime listeners.

The title is sometimes confused with the similarly named IFC television series, which ran from 2012 to 2016. That TV show was a spin-off of the podcast, not the original program. The podcast’s recurring “Plug Bag” segment also became a recognizable part of its closing format.