Kings of Con: The Podcast

Kings of Con: The Podcast

By Rob and Rich

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

Kings of Con: The PodcastNov 30, 2023
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Rob or Not Rob

Rob or Not Rob

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

May 31, 202501:03:21
Wang Chung Tonight

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, 202557:40
Hey Mr. Puss!

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, 202501:01:56
Season 4 Premiere!

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, 202547:42
Rob's Stool

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, 202540:32
Oh Dear a Dangling Dongle

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, 202548:10
Running with SZA

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, 202501:03:52
Screw The Room!

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, 202558:07
Uranus In Full View

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, 202501:05:50
City On Fire

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, 202540:21
Don't Discount the Discount

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, 202442:49
The Flow by Ro-bert

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, 202445:37
Ro-Ro-Ro Bo Bert...

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, 202448:20
Our 100th Episode (we think)

Our 100th Episode (we think)

Well it's finally here. At least we think it is.

Oct 25, 202454:19
The Great Boys Giveaway

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, 202439:19
Nobody Puts Bobby in a Box

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, 202455:25
Bald-Angels

Bald-Angels

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

Sep 07, 202451:57
Lickedy Fingers

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, 202443:06
The Turd's Turd

The Turd's Turd

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

Aug 16, 202454:55
Liv With Viv

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, 202450:25
Shawarma For Schwimmer

Shawarma For Schwimmer

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

Jul 28, 202447:15
The Libararitarians

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, 202450:41
New Boobs for Mike!

New Boobs for Mike!

It's time Mike represents.

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

Jun 20, 202436:22
Lobster Brothers

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, 202459:09
It's Not Nothing

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, 202401:04:48
Sphinxter

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, 202458:37
In A Tube, Toothpaste

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, 202458:34
...and Scott Baio as Rob Benedict

...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, 202401:15:35
The Great Robini!

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, 202453:33
Our Forefather's Loincloth

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, 202439:47
It's a Leapcast!

It's a Leapcast!

It's a very special episode recorded on Leap Day - Feb 29, 2024. We're talking top 5 movies of last year...we're talking coffee makers...we're talking.

Mar 01, 202455:05
We've Got Guests!

We've Got Guests!

Recurring guests of the podcasts, and lifelong friends of Rob, Hank Chilton and Paul Fitzgerald rejoin the fun. It's a Rob roast!

Feb 16, 202401:06:41
Not Ute, Too

Not Ute, Too

We have our official Grammy report from our very own Rob, we talk Rich's hairline, and give a full rundown of LA's run-off.  That's right, it's RAINSTORM '24.  

Feb 08, 202446:49
NeverHeardOfIt

NeverHeardOfIt

It's the first episode of season three! Much like the last two seasons, we stumble our way through, this time bringing you all the Oscar Noms like only two old dudes can. Lots of googling occurred. Plus Rich "neverheardofit" Speight's review of all the nominated films.

Jan 25, 202440:31
You Do Doo

You Do Doo

Rich gets dirty, Phil Hartman was a genius, Rob is denied Golden Globe talk

Jan 11, 202442:34
Save The Magic

Save The Magic

It's the Holiday Special Episode which is like every other episode except we talk about the holidays...in addition to widow's peaks, Brian Jones, and our favorite holiday movies.  Join us won't you?

Dec 20, 202301:02:17
Reverse Engineering

Reverse Engineering

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.

Nov 30, 202301:00:15
Poke Salad Bobby

Poke Salad Bobby

Go easy on Rob, he's tired. Rich goes in for the full poke salad Bobby. Plus new jingles!

Nov 09, 202356:48
It's the Machete After Party Wrap up!

It's the Machete After Party Wrap up!

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. And happy halloween!

Oct 31, 202317:49
Pronouncing McConaughey

Pronouncing McConaughey

Rich teaches Rob how to pronounce McConaughey. Plus a strike update and Hank v. Machete!

Oct 27, 202350:52
We're RTD and DTF!

We're RTD and DTF!

Here's a new episode for ya.  It's got everything -- comedy, drama AND A NEW JINGLE!!  

Oct 20, 202349:46
Rich's Texting Problem

Rich's Texting Problem

Addressing Rich's texting problem. Also: restructuring Fortunes Studios, Government Shutdowns and introducing Pops to Radiohead...

Sep 27, 202352:14
Hard Out

Hard Out

Don't let the early tech problems from Rich fool you...this is in fact a NEW episode! Same old issues. Rob's got a "hard out" which means Rich has a field day with that phrase. And other goodies!

Sep 15, 202331:29
Thank you, Mr. Sh*tbag!

Thank you, Mr. Sh*tbag!

It's a whirlwind episode. Just when you think you've lost them both, you realize yes indeed, you have lost them both.

Sep 01, 202349:09
No Beef!

No Beef!

It's a vegetarian episode, or at the very least pescatarian because Rob has NO BEEF with anyone, but Rich thinks he's being "fishy".  

Aug 18, 202357:52
We've got a Whiffleblower

We've got a Whiffleblower

As promised, we're back for another brand new episode. aliens, nespresso, and yes, whiffleblowers -- we've got em all.

Jul 28, 202344:22
Strike Struck Stricken

Strike Struck Stricken

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?!

Jul 20, 202340:02
AI're you serious!?

AI're you serious!?

We're talking Apple goggles, Wordle cheating, plus an appearance by The Machete!

Jun 09, 202344:59
Twenty Buck Green Juice

Twenty Buck Green Juice

We're on a roll! Talking Erewhon Green Juice, Chris Stapleton and Rob's penchant for donating money to the airlines.

May 18, 202350:57
Schnitzel, hold the Weiner

Schnitzel, hold the Weiner

We're talking Rob's travels to Europe, we're helping Pop Pop Speight through Zoom training, Plus the truth about Dorf.

May 10, 202345:09