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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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Kings of Con: The PodcastFeb 03, 2021

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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
Grammar, Baby!

Grammar, Baby!

Can ya believe it?  Two in a seven day window -- we're cooking with gas! 

Apr 28, 202345:30
Glitches and Glams

Glitches and Glams

An episode filled with internet glitches, repainted walls and a incomprehensible May....

Apr 24, 202325:25
Oscar Awards Pre Show!

Oscar Awards Pre Show!

 We're talking tinkle, we're talking covid, we're talking Oscar Awards!  A sick Rob and a Richy Rich bringing the news when it counts.

Mar 11, 202355:54
Like a house on fire

Like a house on fire

Rob and Rich are back!  It's 2023 and we've got new episodes coming your way.  Starting with this one:  We've got Machetes, We've got Gangsters, we've got Rob and Rich talking how to use comedy as a weapon...it's all in here.

Jan 31, 202350:44
We Are The Sellouts!

We Are The Sellouts!

We're back!!  We've been silent for a second, so there's a lot in here: Imogen Poots, the debut of The Sellouts, Self Citations, Golf games....and of course, appearances by most of The Speights.

Nov 07, 202250:60
You say Centigrade, I say Celsius

You say Centigrade, I say Celsius

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

Sep 13, 202242:17
The Greatest Episode In The World (Tribute)

The Greatest Episode In The World (Tribute)

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

Aug 23, 202259:30
Robbie, tell them a story...

Robbie, tell them a story...

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.

Aug 09, 202253:12
My Inflamed Sack Pt. 2

My Inflamed Sack Pt. 2

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...
Aug 03, 202240:25
My Inflamed Sack Pt. 1

My Inflamed Sack Pt. 1

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!

Jul 27, 202254:35
And we're back...again

And we're back...again

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)

May 16, 202252:54
and we're drinking again...

and we're drinking again...

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!

Apr 09, 202248:19
Learning to Count Episodes with Rob and Rich

Learning to Count Episodes with Rob and Rich

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.

Mar 25, 202230:59
I went to acting school....for acting

I went to acting school....for acting

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...

Feb 16, 202245:37
We're Out of Bin Liners! with Gareth Reynolds

We're Out of Bin Liners! with Gareth Reynolds

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.

Jan 26, 202255:17
Damp January!

Damp January!

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

Jan 13, 202248:39
Your holiday wish come true-- a real life Mark Sheppard!

Your holiday wish come true-- a real life Mark Sheppard!

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.

Dec 21, 202101:03:24
Blonde Bobbo & the Brown and Grey Roots

Blonde Bobbo & the Brown and Grey Roots

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!
Dec 08, 202137:20
Talking Old Henry with Potsy!

Talking Old Henry with Potsy!

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. 


Nov 17, 202158:24
ARDEN MYRIN is a National Treasure

ARDEN MYRIN is a National Treasure

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...

Oct 27, 202101:00:35
Rich and Rob with the Hollywood News Report

Rich and Rob with the Hollywood News Report

Rich and Rob do what they do best: read the Headlines so you don't have to.
Oct 15, 202137:40
Just a little R & R

Just a little R & R

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.  

Oct 07, 202145:45
The Machete's cousin, Tyler Hays

The Machete's cousin, Tyler Hays

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.

Sep 01, 202154:37
Shaved ice and porn stars

Shaved ice and porn stars

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

Aug 20, 202152:23
Hank Chilton returns!

Hank Chilton returns!

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.  

Aug 13, 202101:02:24
Felicia Day!

Felicia Day!

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!

Aug 04, 202158:21
Risk and Lively!

Risk and Lively!

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

Jul 28, 202148:13
Rob and Rich pitch tv shows

Rob and Rich pitch tv shows

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!

Jul 16, 202149:47
Rob and Rich Return!

Rob and Rich Return!

And we're back.  What did we miss?

Jul 02, 202140:46