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Kings of Con: The Podcast

Rob and Richpodcasters.spotify.com
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. Become a member and get bonus and behind-the-scenes footage at Patreon.com/kingsofconpodcast
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Episodes

Rob or Not Rob

We've got identity theft. We've got late Oscar picks. And of course, tasteful nudes.

May 31, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Wang Chung Tonight

We got a great one for you: Kripke and Rob's wang, Frank rocks his socks off and a special appearance by Audrey Benedict!

May 24, 202558 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Hey Mr. Puss!

What a show! Rob has a computer breakdown, Rich does his terrifying "cat voice" and an exlusive interview with college bound Steve Speight!

May 04, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Season 4 Premiere!

Well this certainly is exciting. We made it FOUR (arbitrary) SEASONS!! We cover it all in this Season 4 Premiere Episode -- Skarsgaards, Nosfaratu the comedy, and Flo from the show Alice.

Mar 20, 202548 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Rob's Stool

We are talking about winning a Po'scar? Rich's state of the Union, and apparently, a small chair of Rob's.

Mar 15, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Oh Dear a Dangling Dongle

Rich has exciting tales from his one stop tour of Virginia with the band, while Rob is lost in his dongles.

Feb 26, 202548 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Running with SZA

Rob and his California Sobriety. Plus Grammy, Saturn Awards AND Super Bowl wrap ups! And once again Rich has fun with a certain planet whose name rhymes with...Uranus.

Feb 13, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Screw The Room!

What's this? TWO podcasts in one week? Do your ears deceive you? Well probably (especially as you age), but ALSO NO! Indeed we're back already. It's the Oscar nominations announcement, the Can You Hear Me Now guy and the state of January 2025.

Jan 24, 202558 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Uranus In Full View

Look for Uranus on Jan 25! Plus, retelling top 5 karaoke memories, social media blackouts and ruminations on Zuckerberg. It's action packed folks!

Jan 20, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 26

City On Fire

Two under-qualified middle aged dudes with an iPhone try to figure out what the hell is happening. Watch us try to interpret this fire in real time.

Jan 10, 202540 minSeason 3Ep. 324

Don't Discount the Discount

Back to the basics -- Rob dodges Rich's rumor mill of lies. And watch the miracle that happens as you start to believe them as truth.

Dec 18, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 24

The Flow by Ro-bert

Welcome to the flow. Find a nice place to put out your mat, make sure you have plenty of elbow room. We'll begin with a nice stretch. Say "shrimp" as you exhale.

Nov 16, 202446 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Ro-Ro-Ro Bo Bert...

....merrily merrily merrily merrily life is but a dream! Sure, we start the show pretty low in spirits but we are soon ROTFL because what else you gonna do!??

Nov 09, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 22

The Great Boys Giveaway

Rich throws down the gauntlet: anyone who comes to The Boys convention in New Jersey on October 26 or 27 and sings the "Ro-bert" song at Rob's Autograph table gets a free signed copy of Rob's solo CD. It's an event for the ages.

Oct 17, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Nobody Puts Bobby in a Box

We break down the new trend of not knowing Bobby, Rich does a deep dive of Rob's drinking habits in Scotland and a quick better late than never Emmy Recap!

Oct 05, 202455 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Bald-Angels

Brainstorming a new Partreon tier, the correct pronunciation of Rahberht, and a recurring song from Rich!

Sep 07, 202452 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Lickedy Fingers

We discuss Rob's popcorn obsession, looking for Jason Manns and Rich has his LIVE from the DNC Report! (except he's not there and it's not live)

Aug 22, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 17

The Turd's Turd

Other title options included: Mo to My Curly, Possibly Porky's, Cilantro vs. Parsley, Glownuts and RUTH!

Aug 16, 202455 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Liv With Viv

We've got a pitch for a new show involving Liv Tyler living with Rob's mother Viv. PLUS: Rob's Olympic Report! And Rich goes to a Music Festival in Oregon and Rob's not invited!

Aug 05, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Shawarma For Schwimmer

Why people love Joseph, Oregon and How Rob is like Spicoli. On this week's episode.

Jul 28, 202447 minSeason 3Ep. 14

The Libararitarians

As promised...we're back in action! The summer is half over (or almost over in Rich's glass empty eyes) and we're in full swing. We've got medical system woes, high altitude Dick, and our favorite third party: the Libraritarians.

Jul 20, 202451 minSeason 3Ep. 13

New Boobs for Mike!

It's time Mike represents. Plus: Rich's kids' scam, pilot stories and tales from the Boys...

Jun 20, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Lobster Brothers

We've got the Pearl Jam concert review, a breakdown of the demise of Red Lobster -- plus Rich met someone who doesn't know Rob

May 24, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 11

It's Not Nothing

It's the Jack Daniel's Performing Circus! We've got spinning plates, guns being swallowed, dogs balancing in chairs and more guns!

May 16, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Sphinxter

These are indeed weird times and this is a weird podcast. We've got Sphinx Sphincters in Spanx. That's about all you need to know.

May 10, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 9

In A Tube, Toothpaste

Everything you'd want in an episode: Lube, Rich's friend who goes by the name "Friend's Name" and Rob's street name "Toothpaste In A Tube". Did we say Lube?

May 04, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 8

...and Scott Baio as Rob Benedict

It's a very special episode of the Kings of Con pod. But not without our signature brand of laughs, jingles and of course, Rich's problems navigating technology and Rob's problems navigating life.

Apr 10, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 7

The Great Robini!

It's a tour of the new F.O.H.Q. studios aka Fartunes, South (tm). Plus reading R2 texts and a new jingle for yet another company that won't pay us for writing jingles.

Mar 27, 202454 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Our Forefather's Loincloth

We've got news from our Australia Trip, news on being banned from Fridays and of course, Rob's stupid Oscar Wrap!

Mar 16, 202440 minSeason 3Ep. 5
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