38D – Champing at the bit with Ben Cumings
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In studio notes by Garon Cockrell
Editing and additional notes by Darryl Asher
@BenCumings
00 Hello!
38D!
Jimmy hates being called James.
Jimmy talks junior, JR, and more name stuff.
Jimmy talks comments from previous episodes that were on his mind.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/iran-war-missile-strike-elementary-school
Is Jimmy’s car haunted?!
A good valet will never adjust your seat.” – Wise lesson Jimmy was told at some point.
10 – Matt and Jimmy talk about their cars, seats, and car plays.
Driving through School zone chat.
Big G!
New Tour Date!
- 4/29 Denver
- 3/30 Tacoma
- 5/1 Portland
- 5/2 SLC
- 5/14 Peoria
- 5.15 TBD
- 5/16 Columbus
- 6/18 Cambridge!
- 6/19 Pittsburgh – NEW DATE! FIRST TIME!
- 6/20 Brooklyn – Matinee!
20 – Matt wants to be a freestyle rapper like some people want to learn guitar.
Eminem Trump Diss – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yySHA1_uiVw
Should Eminem come on NNF?
30 – Do it up Harry Mack! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ZRYCHev_IqjUhremZ8Tg
Oliver’s improv team! He’s on the IG.
https://www.instagram.com/chapmanimprovinc/?hl=en
Jimmy plays a little of Oliver’s Man on the Street.
Ben Cumings is here
Chomping at the bit! And the nip!
39m35s – We’re back!
The Big D!
Ben Cumings is here! He’s a Bruce client and is what 20/20?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Cristo_sandwich
Though it is commonly claimed that the Monte Cristo sandwich was developed in the 1960s in Southern California, mentions of the sandwich by name in earlier decades and similar recipes appearing in cookbooks cast doubt on this claim. Nevertheless, the sandwich developed a larger popularity in the region, and it rose in popularity nationally after the Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland began to serve the sandwich.
Ben’s from Chicago!
45 – Jimmy and Ben talk about Chicago. They’re coming Jim!
Ben was an improv/sketch guy! The pandemic happened and Ben and his Girlfriend moved here.
His girlfriend’s name is Maureen! Six long (great!) years.
Jimmy and Danielle got married after six years.
Ben’s 31!
50 – Maureen works on Good Mythical Morning!
Rhett and Link talk!
55 – Jimmy talks about when Oliver met Rhett and Link when they did the show.
Talking The Annoyance!
60 – Jimmy talks coming up in Chicago.
Jimmy could take door.
1h5m – Ben thinks Jimmy wins against Bill Maher.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Maher
Ben worked in politics before he turned to comedy!
He worked on Hilary’s campaign in 2016.
1h10m – We tried to get Hillary in here!
Talking Wisconsin. Dellbillies?!
1h15m – Taste test!
Doomsday Oreos?
Just color changing oreo. No special flavors.
1h20m – Kelsey Grammar drives a truck with truck nuts?!
Jaws talk!
Ben’s favorite movie is The Third Man!
I licked the hell out of this Oreo cookie.
1h30m – Round the horn! Letter Game!
Matlock talk!
What should Matt do for pizza in Chicago?
What does Ben recommend?! Piezano’s pizza and pasta in the Loop!
1h40m – Ben also suggests Super dog!
Ben was on The Bear!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Feldman
Eliot didn’t get much sleep.
He thinks he had bad lemon juice.
1h55m – Fans!
2h – That’ll do it!
We’re done!
Letter Game:
Jimmy: Do You Know The Way To San Jose – Dionne Warwick
Garon: Doesn’t Really Matter – Janet Jackson
Eliot: Dreamlover – Mariah Carrey
Ben Cumings: Dancing Barefoot – Patti Smith
Matt’s 5:
5) Denial Is A River – Doechii
4) Die Young – Kesha
3) Déjà vu – Olivia Rodrigo
2) Dancing On My Own – Robyn
1) Death By A Thousand Cuts – Taylor Swift
No winner!
My pleasure,
Garon/The Beast/Mush Mouth Shy Guy/The Notekeeper/Lazy Queen/Sloth/Little Asshole/Big G
