Kings of Con: The Podcast

Rob and Rich discuss the heat wave, the Queen and Rich's birthday!

In this episode we breakdown our controversial previous episode and an eye-opening review from an industry profession(AL)

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.

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...

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....ps. it's a cliffhanger!

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)

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!

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.

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...

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.

Step into Rob and Rich's universe, which includes damp January, tall children, Martians and Non-Golden Globes!

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 with his old pals.

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 the exact SAME THING!

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 shenanigans and how to handle Richard's on set tantrums. 

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".  And of course new songs from Rob as ordered by Rich...

Rich and Rob do what they do best: read the Headlines so you don't have to.

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.  

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 Machete.

Rob and Rich man the ship solo and discuss, among other things, shaved ice and well, porn stars.

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?  Was it Rob?  So many suspects.  So little time.  

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!

So much stuff here.  Rob and Rich discuss their alter egos Risk and Likely, picking through Rob's garage sale plus a Machete sighting!!

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!

And we're back.  What did we miss?

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.  

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!   Complete with your questions and a new song from Rob!  Consider it like a free weekend of Showtime.

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 One takes us through beard trimming, bad sound cues and farms....ENJOY!

Rob and Rich get stuck in the google hole, and  introducing our latest segment:  "Just Rob"...

Rob and Rich dig into the mail bag to answer some of our listener questions, plus an interview with The Machete goes awry!

Oscar coverage, the return of News From the World and a cameo by the Machete herself!

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 convention circuit.  Occasionally, we let the band speak as well.

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 them in this episode.  The results are epic.

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 Dick in Lockdown and Dick's trademarked "Salad Baller"!

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!

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.

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 real hootenanny!

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!

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 Cal Time!

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 National Anthem and Kicking Fears Butt!!

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 over from there.  Listen and hear Rich's recounting of nights out with Rob and Paul...plus Paul's made some music, Rob's got a new jingle or two and Tina finally gets the shout out she deserves!

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 Spin PLUS Mike does impressions!!

Misha Collins (Supernatural) remodels (trashes) Rich's kitchen, meditates and solves the worlds problems-- and that's all in the first five minutes.

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!

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 !

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 Rich.  Happy Holidays folks!  Enjoy.

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 with a young Rob Benedict.  On this ep, the boys trade acting war stories, having a good microphone voice and being fathers.  

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 astronaut" and for the first time ever we attempt a "triple google".

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 talk to Rob, Rich and producer Tina about his Emmy, homeschooling and wishing for a time when we can once again be R2M in person.  PLUS: EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE of Matt snapping his achilles tendon...while skipping.

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 of course, Toobin-gate.

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 watch the conversation take a turn when Rob discusses an awkward acupuncture experience.

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 special appearance by the hamster formerly known as Olivette!

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  "Bobby Got Bad Back"

Taking you back to the "no guest"days with Rob and Rich, who discuss Covd laced politics, Machete Senior, and "Kinda Celebrity" Birthdays!

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 accent.

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 a good ole'  drunk Rob story, a song about a Johnson and Get Yourself a Tyler!

Rob and Rich talk video gaming, yoga mats and making a movie while in quarantine with actor Jake Abel.

Join us as we talk to Jensen while he was quarantining in Canada, just days before shooting the final two episodes of Supernatural.  

Rob and Rich lay out their plans for the podcast, ie. figure out how to work the computer.  PLUS: YOU CHOOSE  THE THEME SONG!