Podcasts by Kings of Con: The Podcast
Armed with their signature brand of codependent comedy, actors Rob Benedict and Richard Speight, Jr. embark on a weekly podcast-ial journey through the massively popular world of fan conventions as they have cocktails and conversations with the buzziest names in the con biz.
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Reverse Engineering from 2023-11-30T23:21
Goodbye that's all we have! That's how we begin. And from there we've got name calling, hurt feelings and a demon named Alan. Just your run of the mill Kings of Con episode.
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Poke Salad Bobby from 2023-11-09T21:13
Go easy on Rob, he's tired. Rich goes in for the full poke salad Bobby. Plus new jingles!
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It's the Machete After Party Wrap up! from 2023-10-31T22:46
What started as a Monday Morning Mopup for our Patreon listeners turned into a full on show! It's a "Half-A-Podcast" - half the effort, half the comedy - for your midweek journey. ...
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Pronouncing McConaughey from 2023-10-27T22:20
Rich teaches Rob how to pronounce McConaughey. Plus a strike update and Hank v. Machete!
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We're RTD and DTF! from 2023-10-20T00:08
Here's a new episode for ya. It's got everything -- comedy, drama AND A NEW JINGLE!!
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Rich's Texting Problem from 2023-09-27T18:08
Addressing Rich's texting problem. Also: restructuring Fortunes Studios, Government Shutdowns and introducing Pops to Radiohead...
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Thank you, Mr. Sh*tbag! from 2023-09-01T12:00
It's a whirlwind episode. Just when you think you've lost them both, you realize yes indeed, you have lost them both.
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We've got a Whiffleblower from 2023-07-28T22:50
As promised, we're back for another brand new episode. aliens, nespresso, and yes, whiffleblowers -- we've got em all.
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Strike Struck Stricken from 2023-07-20T22:40:20
We've got extra time on our hands so that means more new podcasts! It's like back in the And My Guest Is Richard Speight days...who remembers? Can I get a what what?!
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AI're you serious!? from 2023-06-09T22:16:29
We're talking Apple goggles, Wordle cheating, plus an appearance by The Machete!
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Twenty Buck Green Juice from 2023-05-18T19:26:18
We're on a roll! Talking Erewhon Green Juice, Chris Stapleton and Rob's penchant for donating money to the airlines.
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Schnitzel, hold the Weiner from 2023-05-10T22:21:26
We're talking Rob's travels to Europe, we're helping Pop Pop Speight through Zoom training, Plus the truth about Dorf.
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Grammar, Baby! from 2023-04-28T18:07
Can ya believe it? Two in a seven day window -- we're cooking with gas!
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Glitches and Glams from 2023-04-24T16:54:57
An episode filled with internet glitches, repainted walls and a incomprehensible May....
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Oscar Awards Pre Show! from 2023-03-11T20:48:06
We're talking tinkle, we're talking covid, we're talking Oscar Awards! A sick Rob and a Richy Rich bringing the news when it counts.
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Like a house on fire from 2023-01-31T11:23:32
Rob and Rich are back! It's 2023 and we've got new episodes coming your way. Starting with this one: We've got Machetes, We've got Gangsters, we've got Rob and Rich talking how...
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We Are The Sellouts! from 2022-11-07T15:35:35
We're back!! We've been silent for a second, so there's a lot in here: Imogen Poots, the debut of The Sellouts, Self Citations, Golf games....and of course, appearances by most of The Spei...
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You say Centigrade, I say Celsius from 2022-09-13T17:05:38
Rob and Rich discuss the heat wave, the Queen and Rich's birthday!
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The Greatest Episode In The World (Tribute) from 2022-08-23T14:03:46
In this episode we breakdown our controversial previous episode and an eye-opening review from an industry profession(AL)
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Robbie, tell them a story... from 2022-08-09T22:20:45
Witness Rich, a real life Dad in the wild. With narration provided by Rob Benedict. Plus grandma's little lies, battle of the network stars and how to sell used clothing.
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My Inflamed Sack Pt. 2 from 2022-08-03T15:48:36
It's part two of two! When we last left Rob and Rich, life was hanging in the balance--or at least, Kim's text was...
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My Inflamed Sack Pt. 1 from 2022-07-27T06:02:48
It's Season Two of the podcast! And it starts with a two parter! Rob and Rich are back after a spell with some illness. Good news is they're alive and live to tell the tales......
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And we're back...again from 2022-05-16T13:37:13
We're back after a delay! Just in time for Euro Rob, Creepy Rich and a new TV show idea (with a theme song of course)
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and we're drinking again... from 2022-04-09T01:00
Just like old times, Rob and Rich get their emotes on and drink themselves through a podcast! PLUS Rich helps Rob to know his scuba from his snorkel and an appearance by Calvin and Steve!
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Learning to Count Episodes with Rob and Rich from 2022-03-25T14:00
Fresh from Paris, Rob's got a new flying with Rich story. And Rich reveals that Rob's an actual sommelier. Plus they don't know what episode this is.
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I went to acting school....for acting from 2022-02-16T19:00
Rob grabs Rich before work to discuss Kung Fu, the trials of the out of work actor and their NEW podcast, for which Rob writes an unauthorized theme song...
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We're Out of Bin Liners! with Gareth Reynolds from 2022-01-26T14:00
Hilarious comedian/writer/podcaster Gareth Reynolds phones talks to the boys about growing up British/American, writing on Arrested Development and weighs in on "Moist January"-gate.
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Damp January! from 2022-01-13T19:13:49
Step into Rob and Rich's universe, which includes damp January, tall children, Martians and Non-Golden Globes!
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Your holiday wish come true-- a real life Mark Sheppard! from 2021-12-21T16:00
At long last, Rob and Rich reunite with actor and musician Mark Sheppard! The former "King of Hell" discusses life post Supernatural and reminisces about the show and the conventions...
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Blonde Bobbo & the Brown and Grey Roots from 2021-12-08T16:19:26
Rich and Rob show up to the episode wearing the exact same thing. Then they cover something funny from the seat of Kung Fu, band names and well, the fact that they showed up to the episode wearing...
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Talking Old Henry with Potsy! from 2021-11-17T14:00
Posty Ponicroli, director of the critically acclaimed new film OLD HENRY starring Tim Blake Nelson (and our own "Old" Richard Speight, Jr) joins us to talk about the making of the film, his past...
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ARDEN MYRIN is a National Treasure from 2021-10-27T19:40:25
Comedian/Actress and Host of the Will You Accept This Rose podcast, ARDEN MYRIN joins the boys for a talk about her book, her career and other goodies all from the comfort of her "bougie garage"...
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Rich and Rob with the Hollywood News Report from 2021-10-15T13:40:55
Rich and Rob do what they do best: read the Headlines so you don't have to.
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Just a little R & R from 2021-10-07T18:40:37
Rob and Rich are back! And they're ready to discuss everything from Rich's sudden need for sunglasses inside and Rob's bad back. Plus Rob paid the check and lived the tell the story....
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The Machete's cousin, Tyler Hays from 2021-09-01T12:00
Furniture designer, entrepreneur and artist Tyler Hays joins the boys from his studio in Philadelphia. That's right, have a bonafide artist ...who just happens to be related to The M...
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Shaved ice and porn stars from 2021-08-20T23:00
Rob and Rich man the ship solo and discuss, among other things, shaved ice and well, porn stars.
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Hank Chilton returns! from 2021-08-13T01:00
Writer/Producer and Friend Hank Chilton returns to get right down to the truth behind #drawergate. Who took Rob's dresser from his garage? Was it Hank? Was it Rich? ...
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Felicia Day! from 2021-08-04T13:00
The lovely and talented Felicia Day joins the podcast to discuss the ridiculous LA school system, her Disney singing voice and Invisalign! PLUS: there's a been a break-in at Bobo's!
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Risk and Lively! from 2021-07-28T19:30:09
So much stuff here. Rob and Rich discuss their alter egos Risk and Likely, picking through Rob's garage sale plus a Machete sighting!!
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Rob and Rich pitch tv shows from 2021-07-16T12:00
Rich and Rob get weird (as usual) and brainstorm new TV shows that have yet to exist and...maybe should never actually exist. #MurderShePooped. You're welcome!
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Rob and Rich: Texas Rangers from 2021-06-05T13:00
Rich reports live from Austin and gives the low down of shooting the CWs "Walker" with Jared Padalecki. And Rob tells his tale of the dark side of ticket buying on the interwebs.
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Rick Gomez and Steve Zahn: Part 2 from 2021-05-26T18:33:56
Part two of our conversation with Rick and Steve where we talk about making choices and meeting quality business partners ...plus for this episode we've included the KOCBlock! ...
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Actors Rick Gomez and Steve Zahn: Part One. from 2021-05-19T16:36:48
Episode 32 welcomes actors Rick Gomez (Band of Brothers) and Steve Zahn (War for Planet of the Apes, That Thing You Do). This episode was so epic we had to divide in two parts. Part ...
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Tripping down a Google Hole from 2021-05-12T15:00
Rob and Rich get stuck in the google hole, and introducing our latest segment: "Just Rob"...
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Rob and Rich check the mail bag from 2021-05-05T15:00
Rob and Rich dig into the mail bag to answer some of our listener questions, plus an interview with The Machete goes awry!
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Oscar Wrap-up with Rob and Rich from 2021-04-28T13:00
Oscar coverage, the return of News From the World and a cameo by the Machete herself!
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Getting the Band Back Together with Louden Swain from 2021-04-21T16:49:54
Rich and Rob welcome Rob's band Louden Swain (Michael Borja, Billy Moran and Stephen Norton) to the podcast to talk about their new music, their history as a band and share stories from the convent...
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Now We're having a Conversation with Tony Arkin from 2021-04-14T14:00
Actor/Writer/Director Anthony Arkin (The Americans, Succession, Madoff) is an old friend and ex roommate of Rob's. They have a life's worth of tales to tell. We get into a few of the...
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Rob and Rich for the trifecta! from 2021-04-07T13:00
It's the Return of the Jedi of the last three episodes. Rob and Rich return to discuss such current topics as the Andy Griffith show and Barney Fife (or is it Pfiffe)? Plus Dic...
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Rob and Rich Live and Raw! from 2021-03-31T15:53:14
It's the sequel you didn't ask for....Rob and Rich go old school again. Rich is stranded in Vancouver. Rob is stranded in his own mind. Enjoy!
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Rob and Rich self guest from 2021-03-17T14:00
Hey hey our guests are Rich and Rob! Rich and Rob kick it old school where Rich discusses directing Kung Fu, Rob talks about his son's fat tire and we've got Oscar/Grammy-gate.
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Cats, Music and Emma Fitzpatrick from 2021-03-10T16:00:10
Actress and Singer extraordinaire Emma Fitzpatrick joins the boys for a few cocktails to talk about her cat's incontinence, the origin of the Emote and singing with Rich and Rob. It's a re...
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Feeling good with Lisa Berry from 2021-03-03T14:00
The incredible Lisa Berry (Supernatural) joins Rob and Rich to discuss having a baby, meditating and her relationship with singing. Plus: The Machete gets a new theme song!
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Al Cal Takeover with Alexander Calvert from 2021-02-24T15:00
It's an Al Cal Takeover as actor Alexander Calvert (Supernatural, Edge of Seventeen) reunites with his old castmates and turns the table on them, assuming the role of show host. It's Al Ca...
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Kicking Fear's Butt with Aimee Garcia from 2021-02-17T15:49:49
Aimee Garcia (George Lopez, Lucifer) graces our podcasts and spreads her positivity and lovely energy. Rich and Rob discuss the first time they met Aimee, and Aimee describes singing the N...
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Bathing with Paul Fitzgerald from 2021-02-10T15:00
Actor, Writer, Director Paul Fitzgerald, currently appearing in Dare Me (Netflix) also happens to be one of Rob's oldest friends. Paul answered the phone mid bath and the hilarity took ove...
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Rosey's got tunes! from 2021-02-03T15:33:56
Rich and Rob turn the table on podcast host Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, host of "Inside of You" podcast) and make HIM the guest. We've got exclusive song clips from his new band Sun Spi...
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Misha Collins and kitchen decor from 2021-01-27T15:43:42
Misha Collins (Supernatural) remodels (trashes) Rich's kitchen, meditates and solves the worlds problems-- and that's all in the first five minutes.
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Our old friend Hank from 2021-01-22T20:00
Writer/Director Hank Chilton (Nip/Tuck, Covert Affairs) stops by to say. We cover the Inauguration, How piranhas are like Trump...PLUS: Poopagate(tm) revisited!
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Rob, Rich, Tina and Democracy from 2021-01-13T14:00
On the evening of the 6th, Rob, Rich and Tina sat down and tried to make sense of the events of the day. Plus: the Ballad of Bobo being Frozen !
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It's The Year End Special! from 2020-12-23T17:32:53
Rob and Rich bid 2020 adieu and bring you the first annual TOP 10 SONGS OF THE PODCAST (and the "and my guest is Rich Speight" podcast) as chosen (at random) by Rob and Ri...
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Talking Shop with Greg Grunberg from 2020-12-16T15:00
Greg Grunberg has appeared in some of the most storied franchises in tv and film history -- Star Wars, Star Trek, Alias and Heroes to name a few. He was also in the tv show Felicity ...
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Youtuber is the new Astronaut with Kim Rhodes! from 2020-12-09T15:00
We break it down with the wonderful and talented Kim Rhodes (Supernatural, Suite Life of Zack and Cody), uncovering such hidden gems as "I'm not just a paleontologist", "YouTuber is the new astr...
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Matt Cohen skips to the ER from 2020-12-02T16:00
He's Young John/Michael on Supernatural, host of Entertainment Tonight and the M of R2M-- director and actor Matt Cohen along with his lovely wife, actress Mandy Musgrave sit down to...
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Kurt Fuller has us in tears from 2020-11-18T16:00
This is the funniest man we know. From Supernatural, Psych, Kings of Con and currently Evil on Netflix. , it's Kurt Fuller. Listen to us discuss masking, big movies that don't get seen and...
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Acupuncture Norms with Rachael Harris from 2020-11-11T19:21:13
From Lucifer, Suits, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid it's the lovely and talented Rachael Harris. Join us as we discuss post election coverage binging, working with Rich on the set of Lucifer and...
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Ruth Connell, the Greatest of All Time from 2020-11-04T16:14:21
Actress Ruth Connell from Supernatural (who named the episode) joins Rich and Rob to discuss translating her accent, Irish boys with bad language and getting Helen McCroried. PLUS: a...
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Cutting it up with MICHAEL CUDLITZ from 2020-10-28T15:54:39
From The Walking Dead, Band of Brothers, Southland and many more, it's Michael Cudlitz. Rob and Rich get serious with Mike, and also discuss his new series CLARICE plus, the premiere of &n...
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Kicking it old school with Rob and Rich from 2020-10-21T16:30:51
Taking you back to the "no guest"days with Rob and Rich, who discuss Covd laced politics, Machete Senior, and "Kinda Celebrity" Birthdays!
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British Talky Talk With Tom Ellis from 2020-10-14T18:23:19
Tom Ellis, star of Netflix' Lucifer - talks shop with the boys. We cover Tom's move away from cigarettes, why Rich and Rob love the Lucifer set and we get to hear Rob's brilliant English a...
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Help Arrives in the form of Tina Bell from 2020-10-07T15:22:50
This week's episode introduces producer extraordinaire Tina Densmore Bell (Kings of Con, Corporate) who will stay to help guide Rich and Rob through the deep and murky podcast forest. Plus...
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Ready and Jake Abel from 2020-09-29T18:10:05
Rob and Rich talk video gaming, yoga mats and making a movie while in quarantine with actor Jake Abel.
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A Very Canadian Quarantine with Jensen Ackles from 2020-09-23T15:51:27
Join us as we talk to Jensen while he was quarantining in Canada, just days before shooting the final two episodes of Supernatural.
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Meet Rob. Meet Rich. from 2020-09-15T17:15:20
Rob and Rich lay out their plans for the podcast, ie. figure out how to work the computer. PLUS: YOU CHOOSE THE THEME SONG!
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