Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social

SUMMARY: Stars of "Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody," Elaine Hayhurst and Kady Heard, join us for a fascinating look into the world of Vegas showgirls. We learn that Elaine is a cooking influencer of sorts, a snow squall drops on Paul, and Jacob thinks he knows the volume of a truckload of firewood. Plus an AI-generated ICS Scoopardy!"Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody" is currently performing at Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas, Thursday through Sunday nights from 7 to 9pm through March 8. Tickets are available at the link below.https://www.tickettailor.com/events/majestic/1771680

SUMMARY: Matt's in a pickle over hamburger buns, experiences a fracas over airline seating, and frets over his phone's SIM card. Jacob needs a nom de plume for doubting valets. Paul advocates for claiming a refund that would cover the price of an action figure. Plus, pricey Pokémon LEGO and a 'Look Back at 2025' Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: Guests Michael Forsch and Jimmy Slonina talk about Season Two of A-List Casting. We discuss how Jimmy's character finally got a name, issues with trying to incorporate Vegas into the show, and what's possible for another season. Matt's bedtime respite gets ruined, and Paul wallows in a molten pool of cheese. Plus a Scoopardy!

SUMMARY: We start the show without Paul, assuming the worst. Matt recalls the time when he was cast as a bathing suit model. A language app offers Matt an interesting opportunity for communicating with friends. What could you do with old library card drawers? Plus we roll the dice with some Scoop Mail and a game of Obelisk.

SUMMARY: We give thanks to Annie for ten years of helping out the podcast! Jacob experiences "the dumbest football game on Earth" and enjoys value-priced surf and turf followed by cocktails. We ponder professional sports' dance team names. Professor Biggs joins us for a callback and further enlightens us on an eye-popping experience. Plus a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Jacob's plans to see SJ's New Year's Eve gig are thwarted. Paul's New Year begins with a crazy snowstorm. Matt performs in Utah; an audience member leaves with stitches. Also, Matt learns it's hard to wear a red hat without being identified as MAGA; Jacob sympathizes. Plus a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Happy New Year! Jacob catches himself singing the wrong lyrics to Everlast. Matt makes an offer to appease a douchebag. And we reflect on Raiding the Rock Vault concluding its Vegas residency as the show prepares to go on tour. Plus we've got Scoop Mail holiday cards and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: This episode gets salty! Paul's got the deets on a new Spawn comic featuring Santa. Matt's outfitting a rock band under his roof while a Salvation Army band offends Paul and Anne's earholes. Jacob experiences the joy of hiring a professional house-and-pet sitter. Plus, how dogs tell time and a Christmas Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Paul notes the sad passing of a popular YouTuber, which drives the discussion towards what can be done with human remains. Jacob goes on vacation—sort of—and gets mistaken for Theo Von. Matt and Jacob trade stories about getting rental cars. Plus, Matt is a "now retired" soccer coach and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt's doing shows across the Midwest with a goal to be 'comedy club' worthy and has to stand in line for cruise ship customer service. Disney gets into bed with AI, and we ponder how "AI is like cooking." Plus, Paul impersonates Brushwood, should Matt adopt a fursona, and a 'Scoopagories' Jock vs. Nerd!

SUMMARY: Paul's backyard is a snowy minefield of frozen feces, while Matt gets more than what's expected at a children's holiday concert. Rob Kachelriess from City Cast Las Vegas joins us to discuss his Vegas newsletter, the Metro Police's tech acquisitions, the most underreported stories of 2025, and running across town for Taco Bell. Also a Scoopardy from Eric Dittelman!Sign up for Rob's newsletter, Hey Las Vegas by City Cast, your free daily toolkit to get the most of the city you love. Go to lasvegas.citycast.fm/newsletter to sign up and peruse previous issues.

SUMMARY: Horse herpes impacts the Las Vegas Rodeo. Jacob thinks someone is going to get murdered at a poker table. Is the veneer cracking around gambling on sports and game outcomes? A prurient discussion about Real Dolls breaks Jacob and makes Matt uncomfortable about 'just torso.' Plus a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Matt runs afoul of the TSA, brings an oil-and-gas man to tears, and huffs about all covered in sweat. Paul takes us down a kayfabe rabbit hole with talk about "The Montreal Screwjob." What are Jacob & SJ up to for their anniversary? Plus Physical Scoop Mail, some love for "Absolute Batman," a Scoopardy, and some uncomfortable aspects about Disco Demolition Night.

SUMMARY: People have interesting stories about music, as does our guest Mike Jones! Mike's got a podcast, The Stereo Image, where such stories are told, plus Mike is live recording a double album. We talk about working with Penn & Teller, creating player piano rolls, Piff's terrible taste in music, and Gilbert Gottfried's Penn impersonation. Also, a music Scoopardy and Paul's harrowing tales of winter.   SPONSOR: Listen to The Stereo Image with Mike Jones at www.thestereoimage.com and on most podcast platforms, plus catch Mike performing at Vic's Las Vegas, Monday, Dec 8th, at 7 and 9 pm.

SUMMARY: The shadow of the Bobadook lurks behind Matt! Matt and Paul have bum knees, plus Matt and Sarah pop hamstrings. What television series is responsible for the end-of-season cliffhanger? Jacob goes all out for Thanksgiving, but both Matt and Paul end up with other plans. Plus, a post-wedding Italian Air Show trifecta and a final '80s Again' Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: Dr. Mike Todorovic joins us to pitch his new book, "The Body A-Z," plus recall some strange questions from his callback radio days. Jessica Jane Peterson chimes in with a serious medical question and talks about pickled graveyards, trashing Alice Cooper's dressing room, and misquoting lyrics. Plus a Scoopardy.Order Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike's new book, "The Body A-Z: A fun, fascinating and family-friendly manual for the most important thing you own" from: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781923046320/the-body-a-z–matthew-barton-michael-todorovic–2025–9781923046320. Also on Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Z-fascinating-family-friendly-important-ebook/dp/B0FJMQH87X.

SUMMARY: Matt's asked to film something for F1 corporate sponsors. Jacob builds a stage in his backyard, which leads to a flurry of band name suggestions. Paul sings about carnal bovine relations, while Matt enlightens us on buggery. Matt steps up to coach youth soccer, plus an Australian rock band Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: JD Newitt joins us to talk about a GoFundMe for funds to finish "Hey Scoops! The Movie." Matt feels guilt for being part of the Las Vegas F1 experience. We highlight more facts about animals using their intelligence. What's not been in Paul's mouth? Also, never ask Matt for a second Bass Ale, and a "More 80s" film Scoopardy. SPONSOR: Sponsored by Billy from Boston's Baked Bean Ice Cream.

SUMMARY: We have concerns about humanity's place as the top apex predator. Is Nevada's DMV snitch line just a citizen-driven tax haul? Matt visits The Party at Superfrico and watches a cow do a striptease. We ask, can niche-community fandoms fill hotels in Vegas? Plus, Jacob misses his bidet, this year's Scoop Secret Santa, and a Scoopardy.

SUMMARY: The cologne discussion continues. Matt tells the backstory on his viral video handling of a dickhead. We get into both alleged and actual shenanigans in sports betting. Newman joins us with a history lesson on West Coast horse racing tracks and enlightens us on horse figure collectibles. Plus a Canadian Scoopardy.