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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reinowww.thezachandthejess.com

It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.

Episodes

129. Live from the Chicago Podcast Festival with Nathan Jansen

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Dec 31, 20191 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 129

128. Paul F. Tompkins in Tales from a Cozy Cabin: The Musical

To keep the Paul F. Days tradition going, we have Paul F. Tompkins back on the pod for a very special and festive episode featuring a cozy cabin, three storytellers, and Maurice the Dirtman. Plus, the return of the annual holiday tradition of Switchmas! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 24, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 128

127. Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker in Flamingle All The Way: The Musical

Happy Paul F. Days! Happy Parker Days! Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen) join Zach and Jess once again for an all new musical packed with a Christmas Flamingo, poison dart frogs, and more. With songs like “Do You Know About A Christmas Flamingo?”, “Pantone, Peloton, Pantene the Shampoo”, and “Give Them A Little Jingle and See If They’ll Flamingo With You”, it’s the only musical inspired by a Christmas Flamingo you’ll need to listen to! See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Dec 17, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 127

181. Paul F. Tompkins in A Happy Paul F. Days Bonus!

To keep the Paul F. Days tradition going, we have Paul F. Tompkins back on the pod for a very special and festive aeronautical bonus episode for Sleepy Babies new and old! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 12, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 181

126. Robin Lord Taylor in Cincinnati: The Musical

Robin Lord Taylor (Gotham, You) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with druids, a normal Spaghetti Chili restaurant, and more. With songs like “Build Cincinnati”, “Commute Through the Mist”, and “Brave Brave Explorers (In the Greater Ohio Area), it’s the perfect musical for Cincinnati fanatics! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 126

125. Paul F. Tompkins in We Forgot About Helium: The Musical

Recorded live from Outside Lands in San Francisco, Paul F. Tompkins (Threedom, The Neighborhood Listen) join Zach and Jess once again for an all new musical packed with scientists, business people at Johnson & Johnson (A Family Company), adult band-aids, and more. With songs like “We Forgot About Helium”, “Stop It’s None of Our Business (To Be Creative)”, and “Are We Paying You For This Part”, it’s the perfect musical for creative AND business people! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Dec 03, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 125

124. Jimmy Pardo and Eliot Hochberg in Four People Who Decided To Eat Food: The Musical

Jimmy Pardo and Eliot Hochberg (Never Not Funny) join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a cul-de-sac of loners for Thanksgiving, talking pies, and more! With songs like “Dinner For Just Me”, “I Think It’s Called A Thanks Pal”, and “There’s So Much To Be Thankful For (When Browsing the 7-Eleven Store)”, it’s the only Thanksgiving musical you’ll need this year! This episode is brought to you by Proactiv (www.proactiv.com/book). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Nov 26, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 124

123. Zeke Nicholson in Destiny TBD: The Musical

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! This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy ...

Nov 19, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 123

122. Mermaid (Candace Quarrels and Brittany Campbell) in Chicago Is Nice: The Musical

Candace Quarrels and Brittany Campbell of the band Mermaid join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with Groupon employees, Chicago’s famous architectural boat tour, and more! With songs like “Chicago Can Be Nice”, “Experiences at Bold Prices”, and “Name One More Time That I Lied”, it’s a musical love letter to Chicago! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 12, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 122

121. Matt Jones in HomeHeart Makeover Edition: The Musical

Matt Jones (El Camino, Breaking Bad, Bob Hearts Abishola) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a neighborhood full of houses touched by makeover shows, HGTV producers, and more! With songs like “Good Morning Makeover Street”, “Never Fall In Love Again”, and “A Slob Decorates Your Living Room Starring Mark”, it’s the best home makeover musical you’ll ever hear! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Nov 05, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 121

120. Drew Tarver, Jon Mackey, Dan Lippert of Big Grande in Creeps, Thieves, and Things With Wings: The Musical

Drew Tarver, Jon Mackey, and Dan Lippert of Big Grande join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a hospital full of creeps, little larceny girls, birds, and more! With songs like “One, Two, Three, You’ll Fall Asleep”, “Satan Doesn’t Have A Car (God Has a Really Cool Car)”, and “Little Larceny Ladies”, it’s a musical full of monsters just in time to celebrate Halloween! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Oct 29, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 120

119. Oscar Montoya in Lord of the Stops: Fellowship of the Pots

Oscar Montoya (Spanish Aqui Presents) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with the Stop Family, a mirror world, and more! With songs like “We Had To Stop Stop Stop (For A Roll Call of the Family Stop)”, “In the Mirror World”, and “One Stop To Stop Them All”, it’s possibly the beginning of an epic trilogy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 22, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 119

118. Paul Sabourin in Barn of Darkness: The Musical

Paul Sabourin (Paul and Storm) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with family secrets, corn mazes, vampires, and more! With songs like “Can’t Get Enough of Screaming at the Scary Stuff”, “Keep That Secret Close To Your Heart”, “How Many People in this Town Have Bones?”, it’s a bone chilling fright of a good time! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 15, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 118

117. Erin Whitehead in Skating Unlimited: The Musical

Erin Whitehead (Wild Horses) returns to join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with an adult party at a roller-skating rink, Red Robin corporate, and more. With songs like “Can Other Things Be Unlimited”, “No Accounting For How You Lift Me Up”, and “Slow (Couple’s Skate)”, it’ll make you want to put on your skating shoes and get on the rink! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 08, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 117

116. Conan O'Brien (A Surprise Cameo!), Paul F. Tompkins + Nicole Parker in Look Who’s Talking To You: The Musical

Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with comedian babies, jealous fathers, and more! With songs like “Your Baby Might Not Be Cute”, “I am Your Baby Look Who’s Talking To You”, “Buy A Stupid Little Sack For Your Baby”, it’s the only talking baby musical you need in your life! Plus, a surprise cameo from Conan O’Brien! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Oct 01, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 116

115. Matt Rogers in A Gay Rock: The Musical

Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) joins Zach and Jess live from the Bell House in Brooklyn for an all new musical packed with space travel, gay rocks, and more! With songs like “The First Gay Rock (That We Know Of)”, “A Physical Description”, and “Stewing Over Soup”, it’s the only space love story you need to listen to! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 24, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 115

114. Carl Tart in Billionaires and Future Children: The Musical

Carl Tart (The Flagrant Ones, Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins Zach and Jess live from the 21st Del Close Marathon in Los Angeles for an all new musical packed with billionaires, future children, and more! With songs like “That’s Our Time”, “Pick Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps”, and “Are You a Liar Kalaya?”, it’s the only futuristic musical in which children rule the world that matters! This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Sep 17, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 114

113. Switched Off Book

On this very special episode of OFF BOOK, we join forces with Nate and Charlie of SWITCHED ON POP for the ultimate podcast crossover! While Jess, Zach, Scott, Dana and Brett do their improvised musical thing, the guys break down the sound and structure of a musical and ask all the burning behind-the-scenes questions of how OFF BOOK really happens! This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss. This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK) and Proactiv (www....

Sep 10, 20191 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 113

112. Stephen Foster, Rod Damer, and Chuck Pelletier of The Green Room in A Hot Dog In King What’s His Name’s Court: The Musical

Creators of the award-winning critically acclaimed musical The Green Room (Stephen Foster, Rod Damer, and Chuck Pelletier) join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a hot dog feast, a Royal Court, jesters, and more! With songs like “The King Has Ordered a Hot Dog”, “Little People”, and “Who Would Have Ever Thought That a Bunch of Makers Would Make It to the Ball”, it’s a royal musical you’ve been waiting for! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOO...

Sep 03, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 112

111. Ben Siemon in Avengers Infinity Monopoly Company War: The Musical

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! This episode is brought to you by TodayTix (www.todaytix.com/offbook) and Briogeo (www.briogeohai...

Aug 27, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 111

110. The Cooties in Keeping Pace with Pace: The Musical

The Cooties (Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz, Jacob Jeffries) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with musical campers, the legacy dance, and more! With songs like “I Can’t Wait To See What Bunk I’m Gonna Be”, “That’s Your Legacy”, and “We Need All Of Your Butt”, it’s the best soundtrack for your next camping trip! This episode is brought to you by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Proactiv (www.proactiv.com/BOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Aug 20, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 110

109. Ross Bryant + Nick Mandernach in Every Place I Cry Returns

Jess and Zach are locked out of the studio again while Every Place I Cry, the emo band with 4 lead singers including Neal Nocturne (Ross Bryant) and Moshe Black (Nick Mandernach), plus Aloysius Moody (Scott Passarella), And You Will Know Me By My Trail of Picks (Brett Morris) and Pain A’wiccans (Dana Wickens) record a doc of their latest studio session. With tear inducing tunes like “Make No Mistake (You’ll Never Be A Snake)”, “Make Room For Snacks”, and “Rumspringa!” you won’t be ashamed to rel...

Aug 13, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 109

108. Lilan Bowden in Lanessa Shredder Professional Sledder: The Musical

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 06, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 108

107. Chris Redd in 7th Eleven Heaventh: The Musical

Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live, Popstar) joins Zach and Jess live from the Moontower Comedy Festival for an all new musical packed with all things 7-Eleven! With songs like “Eleven 7-Elevens”, “Why Is It All Difficult?”, and “Roller Roller Roller, We Keep It Rollin’”, it’s the perfect musical for every 7-Eleven fan! This episode is brought to you by Briogeo (www.briogeohair.com code: OFFBOOK) and Proactiv (www.proactiv.com/BOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Jul 30, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 107

106. Colleen Ballinger in High School Musicals: The Musical

Colleen Ballinger (Miranda Sings) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with performing arts high school students, tap dancing, a Game of Thrones/Les Miserables/Nudist Colony musical, and more! With songs like “Full of Hot Air”, “Every Breath Belongs To Us”, “We Can Do It Together”, it’s the high school musical you’ve always wanted! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 23, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 106

105. Mary Hollis Inboden in Manners Etiquette Adventure: The Musical

Mary Hollis Inboden (American Princess, The Righteous Gemstones) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with a capybara, hover boards, a river man, and more! With songs like “Manners Matter Yes”, “Teachable Moment”, and “What Is With the Hoverboard?”, it’s a manners adventure you won’t want to miss! This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK) and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/offbook). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Jul 16, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 105

104. Heather Anne Campbell and Nick Wiger in The Cat 5 & The Bad Boys: The Musical

Heather Anne Campbell and Nick Wiger (How Did This Get Played?) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with crazy cat ladies, the drug from Limitless, boat dogs, and more! With songs like “Drink 5 Slurpees, You Can Be a Cop From Outer Space”, “The Cat 5”, and “Bad Boys But We’re Good At Being Bad Boys”, this ep is an essential listen for cat and dog lovers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 09, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 104

103. The Magic Tavern in Wet Fly Story: The Musical

Arnie Niekamp, Adal Rifai, and Matt Young (Hello From the Magic Tavern) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with hammerhead sharks, sky-writing jets, coast guard officers, and more! With songs like "Who's Ready for a Shark Attack?," "American Shores," and "Best Not Forget Your SPF," this ep is the ultimate summer sing-along blockbuster! Season 3 of Hello From The Magic Tavern begins July 22nd! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Jul 02, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 103

102. Eliot Glazer in Love Island: Normal Edition

Eliot Glazer (Broad City, Teachers) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with British young singles, reality show drama, federal agents, and more! With songs like “Are We Gonna Get Mental Tonight Bruv?”, “What We Need Is Love”, and “Two Truths Und A Lie”, this ep will become your new reality obsession! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK) and Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Jun 25, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 102

101. James Adomian in What’s The Tea? The Musical

James Adomian (The Underculture) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with mysterious tea shops, witches, a blood moon, and more! With songs like “Have a Cup of Tea and Let It Play Out”, “First Foot In The Door”, and “Can We Trick The Witch?”, this ep is the perfect companion to a good cup of tea! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 18, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 101
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