Mailbag Special!
Hello Babies! Join us for our very special mailbag episode. No guests, just you and us hanging out and reading your letters! Happy holidays, we'll see you in 2016!
Dec 28, 2015•41 min•Ep. 104
Baby Geniuses
Baby Geniuses is a show for people who know stuff and people who don't know stuff, but would like to. Every week, comedian and super-genius Emily Heller and cartoonist and mastermind Lisa Hanawalt, challenge their guests to share some knowledge on any topic they want.
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Joselyn Hughes / Nate Fernald
Hello Babies! Happy holidays to all! Emily has already received the best gift of all: A Palin sighting! Lisa also received a great gift: positive listener feedback! One On Fun asks the important question, which animal would you like to have super tiny on your body and grazing on your pubes? Joselyn Hughes (Writer/Performer, host of DIY, Dammit!) joins us for Wiki of the Week to discuss the remarkable historical bad ass that was Julie d'Aubigny. Then, Joselyn shares her experience seeing bands li...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 103
Matt Ingebretson / Jared Logan
Hello babies! On this episode, Taylor Swift fans are mad at Emily! And some of them are apparently really bad at trolling! Lisa recently gave a speech at XOXO that everyone should watch. In Chunch chat, Martha and Drew Barrymore seem to have beef. Hey, use your turn signal LA! Comedian Matt Ingebretson joins us to discuss the Wiki page for champion race horse and sire, PotOOOOOOOO (Potato). He also posits the theory that everyone knows what animal they would have sex with if it came down to it. ...
Nov 30, 2015•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 102
Alison Stevenson / Dave Horwitz
Hello Babies! Have you all heard about Hamilton?! It's GREAT!!!!! Also, a GIF of a scary worm... but mostly just Hamilton! In this week's Wiki of the Week, writer and awesome person Alison Stevenson joins us to discuss Selfie related deaths! Surprise, a lot of them have to do with guns and we aren't fans! Alison also shares her crazy online dating stories! Surprise number 2, a lot of people on online dating are terrible. She also tells us about some blow back she got over an article. We are also...
Nov 16, 2015•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 101
Kate Purdy / Matt McCarthy
Hello Babies! Welcome to Podcasting 101! It's been a while since we've recorded and boy have we been busy! Along with watching British baking shows and trip to Disneyland, Emily is putting out a comedy album! In Chunch Chat, we have an inside source for Chunch pictures. Writer Kate Purdy joins us to discuss Bjork and her swan dress. Then she tells us all about a man with a donkey and a mission. She also teaches us about home bee keeping! Expert Stephen Sisko is here to teach us all about the mov...
Nov 02, 2015•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 100
Kristen Schaal
Hello Babies and welcome to our very special 100th Episode! This amazing episode is jam-packed with so much great stuff! We look back over all the years and we talk about poop! A lot! We also talk about your butts! Plus, as an added treat, you can hear Emily's Martha Stewart impression! Actress and incredibly awesome person Kristen Schaal joins us to talk about Fearsome Critters in this week's Wiki of the Week! We also recap the cartoon "Doug" just in case you missed it! Kristen then tells us ab...
Oct 19, 2015•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 99
Max Fun Switch: Hal Lublin / Lauren Pritchard
Welcome to the MaxFun Switcheroo episode Babies! We switched with Travis and Andie from Bunker Buddies and we jumped over to Lady to Lady! Travis and Andie start off the episode discussing their delayed reaction to the Blood Moon. Then they briefly discuss women in professional sports. Travis shares (and continues to share) his new found love of the show The Grinder! Travis and Andie are joined by actor and podcaster Hal Lublin to discuss the mystery of Oak Island. Then Hal tells us all about pr...
Oct 05, 2015•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 98
Claudia O'Doherty / Josh Fadem
Hello Babies! We kick it off this week with an in-depth discussion as to how we would behave if we were famous celebrity mistresses. Spoiler, it involves silly hats and cod pieces. Then, we talk about which of the Beatles we think we are! We are all very upset at Lisa's car news and we picture Martha Stewart riding a horse naked to help soothe our nerves! We're joined by actress and funny person Claudia O'Doherty to discuss this week's Wiki page: Urine Therapy! She also tells us about her experi...
Sep 28, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 97
Jake Fogelnest / Jake Regal
Hello Babies! On this week's episode we wonder: how did we get things done before we had podcasts to listen to? Lisa has yet another crazy bee story! Emily crowd-sourced a celebrity sighting! Is there a one-stop shop for all appointments, hair and doctor? We're joined by writer Jake Fogelnest to talk about having your cake and eating it too! Jake also tells us all about 1970's exploitation theatres in New York City. There's also a discussion about body pillows and which mascots we think are sexy...
Sep 14, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 96
Asa Taccone / Jared Logan
Hello Babies! Listen, we have a lot to talk about (we've been doing this a long time! We like interesting art! We've been watching Seinfeld!) but mostly CHECK OUT THAT INTERESTING BIRD BEHIND YOU! People (dudes) keep asking Lisa to draw them into Bojack. We also discuss bad habits and stuff we're looking forward to! Asa Taccone joins us to discusses Largest Body Parts! He also shares his thoughts on how we meet people in the modern age. He also shares an embarrassing story or two! Expert Morton ...
Aug 31, 2015•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 95
Chris Thayer / Nicole Byer
Hello Babies! We don't know about you, but we are having a great day! Not only has Lisa adopted a whole new "post-massage" persona, but Bojack Horseman Season 2 is available now! Lisa has also found some notes from her childhood that basically prove that as a child, she could see the future. Also, Martha Stewart has a friend named Muffin and she made her muffins for her birthday! Speaking of Muffin, what would our names be if we we're born today? Comedian Chris Thayer joins us to discuss all the...
Aug 17, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 94
Allen Strickland-Williams / Dan Hodapp
Hello babies! Hot-diggety-dog, do we have a good episode for you! Emily has an obsession with a Japanese cat game and Lisa got a massage! Lisa also watched a Periscope that involved a bee and a nostril. If you could have any exotic pet (without any of the negatives) what would it be? Comedian Allen Strickland-Williams joins us to learn about pre-mastication and take part in an impromptu Minions point/counterpoint in this week's Wiki of the Week. He's also distracted by a fly before telling us ev...
Aug 03, 2015•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 93
Raphael Bob-Waksberg/Paul Danke
Hello Babies! We talk about a lot of stuff on this episode, but frankly we talk about Magic Mike XXL and we're not really sure why you would care about anything else... We're also continuing the tradition from last episode and we're enjoying mimosas! Brendan Fraser makes a cameo in Chunch Chat and we talk about getting mad! Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg joins us to talk about Evander Berry Wall, the KING OF DUDES! He also knows a shocking amount about boy band guru and blimp enthu...
Jul 20, 2015•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 92
Mike Hollingsworth/James Austin Johnson
Hello Babies! We're back in the studio and you know what? We missed you! This week, Emily shares her epic recycling battle! Lisa shares her (possibly) pickle-related anxiety! We've got a new update in this week's Chunch chat! Animator and cool dude Mike Hollingsworth joins us to discuss the Berners St Hoax in Wiki of the Week! Then, he shares some amazing Looney Tunes facts! Expert Polk Stark stops by to talk Bone Shakin' Earthquaking, Honky Tonk HooDoo, Folk Magic! This man knows more about hai...
Jul 06, 2015•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 91
Caitlin Gill/Zach Broussard
Hello Babies! First, we thank some awesome people then we jump right into original Obama impressions! Want to hear some of Emily's fun tour stories? How about Lisa's fun stories from the James Beard Awards? We've got 'em! What unstylish thing do you wish would become fashionable? In this Wiki of the Week, why DID the chicken cross the road?! How many podcast hosts DOES it take to screw in a light bulb?! WARNING! This week, we talk with guest Caitlin Gill about extremely gross (and yet strangely ...
Jun 22, 2015•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 90
Randy Liedtke/Nate Fernald
Hello Babies! Emily has returned from tour and we're so happy to have her back in the stud'! Lots of stuff has happened in Emily and Lisa's lives, but none of that is as important as talking about Mad Max! Speaking of mad people, Mad Men has ended and we have thoughts on the finale! CHUNCH CHAT! Who would your corporate sponsor be? Wanna hear about the geniuses weird sex dreams? Comedian and podcaster Randy Liedtke joins us to discuss the bizarre symptoms that accompany Cotard Delusions. Which s...
Jun 08, 2015•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 89
Hellen Jo/Zach Sims
Hello Babies! Welcome to our new episode, a safe place for butts! What does that mean? Don't worry, we'll man-splain it to you! Wait, what is the lady version of man-splain? We were wondering, what would you want on your tombstone? Join us as we make a trip down to Crush, TX! Learn all about Asian revenge ghosts from our guest Hellen Jo. Who would you haunt? Then, a REMARKABLY creepy discussion on sleep paralysis! Finally, guest Martin Banks shares with us his collection of presidential correspo...
May 25, 2015•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 88
Ian Karmel/Avery Monsen
Hello Babies! On this week's episode we wonder what kind of stuff do you do while you listen? We talk in depth about IUDs! We've got a BEN CHUNCH UPDATE for you! Lisa and Emily discuss what jokes are off limits and what they would do if they won the lottery. Ian Karmel joins us to discuss Drukpa Kunley the "Saint of 5000 Women" who would bless women by having sex with them. Also, his penis was called "The Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom" and he wrote some sexy poems. Ian also tells us about the ho...
May 11, 2015•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 87
Louis Peitzman/Jake Regal
Hello Babies! Thank you for joining us once again! This week, Lisa says a tearful goodbye to a dear friend. Spoiler: It's Kim Kardashian. The geniuses discuss their plans for fun in the sun this summer! We're joined this week by Buzzfeed senior editor Louis Peitzman as we learn about the creepiness that is Reborn Dolls in our Wiki of the Week segment! Don't worry, Emily definitely goes in to her theories on alien reproduction and Louis leads us once again down the deep, dark path of Rumpology. L...
Apr 27, 2015•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 86
Solomon Georgio/Matt McCarthy
Hello Babies! Thank you once again for joining us, we're so excited to see you! Join us as we discuss what kind of cult we'd like to be a part of, Lisa's appearance on NPR and the new show everyone is talking about "Neighbors"! Solomon Georgio talks with us about the Ganguro Girl fashion trend and 80's and 90's television. Do you all remember when they switched over the black and yellow Power Rangers? Expert Jacob Marley tells all about the Oscars and how to properly enjoy them. Grab a seat and ...
Apr 13, 2015•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 85
Sierra Teller Ornelas/Cissy Fenwick
Hello Babies! This episode is jam-packed with some pretty heady concepts! Like what you ask? How about "butt-stamping"? That do anything for you? And yes, we do talk a lot about Scatman John in this episode, so don't worry! Sierra Teller Ornelas joins us to talk about a parasite that replaces a fish's tongue and it's just as cool/gross as it sounds! She then tells us all about Indian Art Markets and museum stories! Then, we're joined by expert Tabitha "Airmattress" Beacham who teaches us the art...
Mar 30, 2015•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 84
Kumail Nanjiani/Kristen Studard
Hello babies and welcome to our special MaxFun Drive episode! Join us as we discuss Emily encounter with her Scientologist chiropractor and Lisa's new iPhone game addiction (hint, it's Kardashian related!) Then we're joined by Kumail Nanjiani who blows this whole "Zodiac Killer" case wide open! He also guides us through the mysterious "Max Headroom Broadcast Interruption" of the mid-80's. Kumail knows all about weird internet mysteries and he's not afraid to tells us all about them! We're also j...
Mar 16, 2015•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 83
Rhea Butcher/Anna Seregina
Hello Babies! Let us start out by saying thank you for all of the amazing fan mail! On this episode, we talk about the new game sweeping the nation: "Who's Invited to the Orgy?" Also, we discuss Lisa and Emily's recent surprise party success! Guest Rhea Butcher joins us to discuss Valentine's Day/Black Day/White Day! She teaches us all about famous Akron, OH natives and gives us a lesson in print making! Then, Raging Waters PR representative Zhanna Balzaminova joins us to discuss dealing with Ye...
Mar 02, 2015•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 82
Barbara Gray/Zach Sims
Hello babies! On this week's episode, Lisa and Emily kick it off by talking about being naked together at the spa! Also, Ben Chunch news! We're joined by fellow MaxFunster and hilarious comedian Barbara Gray. Barbara joins us to discuss "Takanakuy", a Peruvian celebration that mostly involves weird outfits and punching your neighbours! We also chat about her love of French Stewart, all the ladies childhood crushes, and Beastie Boys facts! It turns out Barbara once had a terrible job that would, ...
Feb 16, 2015•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 81
Karl Hess/Mary Holland
Hello babies! On this episode, we sit down and chat all things pirate with comedian Karl Hess! We also have an eye opening conversation about BUTTS! Did you know that you can tell someone’s past/future just from looking at pictures of their butt? Well, Sylvester Stallone’s mom thinks so! We do not advocate sending pictures of your butt to Ms. Stallone. Just send them to us! Then we sit down with fantasy fiction writer Margie Donk! She teaches us a couple tools of the trade like setting thing a m...
Feb 02, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 80
Laraine Newman/ John Milhiser
Hello Babies! Oh goodness, this is a very special episode! If you have ever wanted SNL and Groundlings founding member Laraine Newman to tell you what it's like to be a cheer mom, good news! She talks about this, food blogging and more! She also discusses strange units of measurement with us! Oh goodness, it is a treat! Then, socialite River Silver joins us to talk about how to fake an interest in modern art. Want to sound educated, do not miss this episode! With: Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Lara...
Jan 19, 2015•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 79
Jono Zalay/Emily Wilson
Hello babies! Welcome to 2015! To celebrate the New Year we start off with a Ben chunch update and Lisa has just discovered Pinterest! On a different note, have you all heard of "health goths"? Trust us, is pretty great! Our first ever PhD-wielding comedian guest Jono Zalay joins us to talk about farts. Specifically, the writings of Benjamin Franklin in regards to farts! He also tells us about his study of the effects of drugs on rats and the neuroscience of comedy! We are also joined by crock p...
Jan 05, 2015•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 78
Matt Furie/Will Hines
Hello babies! This week we are joined by artist and animator Matt Furie! We delve into the world of Simpsons foreign language translations and human garbage as nature! Matt talks to us about what he would do with his own planet and his dislike of Olaf! We are also joined by Leroy Hamms, who is an expert on... unconventional aliens. Enjoy! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Matt Furie Will Hines
Dec 22, 2014•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 77
Paul F. Tompkins
Hello babies! This week we are beyond thrilled to be joined by comedian, actor and all around hero Paul F. Tompkins! Paul joins us to discuss anger issues, men's fashion and the inevitability of death! Not to mention Dancing Mania and Paul's dislike of idiots in the past! Then, we're joined by photography expert Pamela Mills! Join us, won't you? Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Paul F. Tompkins
Dec 08, 2014•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 76
Rory Scovel/Jared Logan
Hello babies! This week's guest is the hilarious comedian and Emily's Ground Floor co-star Rory Scovel! We talk to him about mushrooms, Batman, and LA lifestyles! Then, Professor Albert Frank teaches us all about war! Plus: milk and honey torture! Ghostbusters! And so much more!!! Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Rory Scovel Jared Logan
Nov 24, 2014•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 75
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