Banter Buddies
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBryan and Neil are Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Two best friends who like to banter with each other. Each episode we'll listen to voicemail about a different topic. Give us a call to be included in the next show: 612-424-0036
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31: Worst Jobs
January 31, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBSometimes your job just stinks! Theres nothing worse than being stuck doing something you don’t like despite the fact that you’re getting paid. The best part about bad jobs is that they make for good stories. That’s what this episode is all about. We’ve got voicemail about horrible gigs and undesirable working conditions! Listen to find out which job Bryan and Neil worked together!
30: Ice Cream
January 17, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBIce cream is universal. No matter your taste, diet or preference there is a delicious frosty desert for you! On this episode of the podcast our listeners tell us about the best ice cream spots around them and their favorite flavors. We had a record number of callers for this one. It turns out that people like this stuff.
29: 2021 Recap
January 03, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThat’s a wrap on 2021! In honor of the new year we look back at the last 12 months and discuss the highlights. Our listeners call in and tell us the best part of 2021 as well. Also we’ve got recommendations, a game about the last year and the latest in the world of Koo. Happy New Year!
28: Holiday Traditions
December 20, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBHappy Holidays from Koo Koo Kanga Roo! That’s us! Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. On this episode of the podcast we hear about all of your holiday traditions. We’re talking treats, games and many other activities that we return to every year.
27: Advice from Koo
December 06, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBMove over Dear Abby! A new name in ADVICE has emerged. It’s us! On this episode of Banter Buddies we help make the world a little better by giving advice to our loyal listeners. We are wise beyond our years and are ready to spread that wisdom to anyone who needs it! Also we’ll recommend some cool stuff, play “name that tune” and give you the latest band news.
26: Beanie Babies
November 22, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIf there was one toy craze that embodied the 1990s it would be Beanie Babies. These small, under stuffed, adorable plush animals worked America into a frenzy as seemingly the entire country was fixated on collecting them. Beanie Mania spawned books, websites, fan clubs and an iconic McDonalds Happy Meal promotion. While the toys aren’t worth much these days, the memories they created totally are! On this episode we’ll walk down memory lane with our listeners as they call in to “talk TY” and r...
25: Fictional Places
November 08, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBTV, Movies, books and video games can transport us to worlds and lands not possible in reality! It’s fun to fantasize about being able to actually visit or even live in these fantastical places. On this episode of the podcast we’ll hear voicemail from our listeners as they tell us which fictional place they could call their home. Also recommendations, a game and lots, lots more!
24: Nicknames
October 25, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBNicknames are great. They can be a term of endearment, an inside joke, or just a way to make your name a little bit shorter. Most nicknames have a fun story attached and this episode of Banter Buddies is all about those tales. Our listeners call in to tell us the origin story of their nicknames and your hosts spill the beans too! So cmon, champ! Hit play and dig in!
23: Halloween Costumes
October 11, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBDressing up in a costume might be the best part about Halloween. You get to be creative and disguise yourself while expressing your interests or personality! It’s the only day of the year you get rewarded with candy for wearing a costume. There are some next-level, jaw-dropping Halloween costumes, and on this episode of Banter Buddies we listen to voicemail about the best you’ve ever seen! It’s a real treat. No tricks!
22: Superpowers
September 27, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWith great power comes great responsibility. But what kind of NEW powers can our callers come up with? This edition of the podcast explores the world of superpowers and all of the abilities we wish we had! Also recommendations, a game and the latest in Koo Koo news!
21: Siblings
September 13, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOur siblings can be our best friends and our worst enemies, but they’re always family. There’s nothing quite like the relationship between brothers and sisters. You know everything about each other for better or worse. Today’s podcast features voicemail from our listeners about their favorite and least favorite things about their siblings. Also Bryan and Neil’s family members call in to talk about them! Also recommendations, name that tune and and update on the band.
20: Road Trips
August 30, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWe road trip for many reasons: to visit family, to go on vacation or just to get from point A to point B. But sometimes sitting in the car for extended periods of time can be quite boring. On this episode of Banter Buddies we explore the many ways to entertain yourself while on the open road. Our faithful listeners have left us lots of voicemail full of ideas and traditions from the past and present! Get on the highway and put on this podcast!
19: Musicals
August 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBEvery story is better when it can be told with a song! This episode of Banter Buddies focuses on the magical world of musical theater! Learn about the musicals that Bryan and Neil have been a part of. Listen to voicemails from our listeners about their favorite musicals. Some of them even sing! Also recommendations, a Disney song game, New With Koo and more!
18: Mailbag
August 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis episode of the podcast contains no theme, no prompt, no main topic! Instead we answer questions about ourselves! Listen to this very special mailbag episode featuring queries such as: Which Olympic event would we want to participate in? What would a Koo Koo Tribute record would sound like? What is the most embarrassing place you’ve farted? We’ve got questions, recommendations, a Sesame Street trivia game, our quick Space Jam reviews and more!
17: Gym Class
July 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWhether you called it “gym” or “P.E.”, this class was always a lot of fun. Except for when it wasn’t! Today’s podcast features our callers and hosts reminiscing about their favorite and least favorite gym class activities. Controversial opinions about the Presidential Fitness Challenge, “The Mile”, and of course Square Dancing lie ahead. Be sure to hit the locker rooms to change before enjoying this show!
16: Grocery Store Aisles
July 05, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe grocery store is a magical place where anything can happen and dreams come true! Almost everything from the world of food and much, much more can be found inside a supermarket. Every aisle has its own character, vibe and story to tell. On today’s program we break down all of the different areas that a grocer has to offer as we take calls from our listeners. Also recommendations, a grocery store game, wall AC units and more! Next episode: What was your favorite and least favorite activity ...
15: Live Music
June 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBLive music is one of the very best things in life. In fact, it’s our favorite part about being in a band! Everyone has a first concert or show and sometimes that experience can shape your musical tastes forever! On this episode of Banter Buddies we hear about our listeners earliest memories of seeing music preformed live. Also recommendations, and everyone’s favorite game: Bryan or Neil! Next episode: What is your favorite aisle in the grocery store and why? Call us and leave a voicemail: 612...
14: Sandwiches
June 07, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBMuch like pizza, a sandwich can be anything. The only limit is your imagination. This handheld, ingredient stack has been a mealtime staple forever and ever. On this episode of Banter Buddies we put our callers to the test and hear about their sandwich inventions. Also our latest recommendations, a sandwich quiz and more!
13: Collections
May 24, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBHaving a collection is fun! It allows one to grow their connection with something while adding knowledge and understanding. It’s also just fun to get stuff! Neil collects vintage Disney shirts. Bryan collects….friends! On this episode of Banter Buddies we listen to voicemail about what our listeners collect! Get ready for some strange things that you did not know could be a collection! Also recommendations from the band and a game of “Name That Tune.”
12: Theme Parks
May 10, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBSome of the most fun available to a person in life is found at theme parks! At their best, these places transport guests to another world, immersing them in the signs, smells and sounds of this suddenly real place. At their worst, theme parks at least have fun rides! On this episode of Banter Buddies we listen to our callers describe the regional theme parks in their areas and learn what each location does best. There is no heigh requirement for this podcast!
11: Mailbag
April 19, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 63 MBOnce again we step away from the themed shows and instead listen to voicemail questions for your hosts: Bryan and Neil! What were our first jobs? What would our tag team wrestling moves be? Is Bryan a contestant on The Masked Singer? All this and much much more in this episode of Banter Buddies.
10: Celebrity Encounters
April 05, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBCelebrities! They’re just like us, except more famous! It’s very fun and exciting to see a celebrity in the wild. These encounters make for good stories and the Koo Koo voicemail is chock full of them! Also Bryan and Neil tell their personal experiences meeting celebrities, expert recommendations, a game and more!
9: Mythical Creatures
March 22, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBSome animals are too cool to be real. Call them mythical, legendary, or fictional. No matter how you classify these beasts they are totally rad and fun to think about! This episode features callers revealing their favorite mythical creatures. From the Kraken to the New Jersey Devil we talk about them all. Also, recommendations, Bryan quizzes Neil, details about our new album and more!
8: Pranks
March 08, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 51 MBEveryone loves a good prank! Unless you’re the one being pranked. Then you probably don’t love it. Bryan and Neil talk about their embarrassingly-tame personal history with practical jokes and listen to the Koo Koo Voicemail where listeners tell us their favorite pranks. Also, our favorite mobile games, a new game and more!
7: Grade School
February 22, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBTo be young! Elementary school is a magical time where many rad things can happen. We’ll reminisce about our favorite grade school memories like Neil biting through his tongue and Bryan getting peed on! We’ll hear from our wonderful callers on the topic as well. Also recommendations, a round of “What’s That Sound?”, and the latest info on Awesome Rainbows International!
6: Gifts
February 08, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBEveryone loves gifts! They’re fun to give, and fun to receive. Today’s show is about looking back and remembering the most unique gifts we’ve ever been given! Our voicemail box is full of callers telling us all about their favorites as well! Also some kitchen recommendations, a game of “would you rather”, and the latest Koo Koo news.
5: Mailbag
January 25, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWelcome to a very special mailbag edition of Banter Buddies! Instead of listening to your responses to a given topic, we’re answering fan questions about anything and everything. Which action figures did we collect? What are our pet peeves? And would we rather go into the future or back in time? The answers to these and many more inquiries reside in this show!
4: Holidays
January 11, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBEverybody loves holidays! They give us a reason to celebrate, create traditions and hang with family. On this episode of Banter Buddies we hear from our listeners about their ideas for brand new holidays! Also our recommendations for stuff to watch, a game of “Bryan or Neil” and the latest Koo news.
3: Dogs
December 28, 2020 06:30 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBThe companionship, loyalty, energy and cute factor of dogs is unrivaled in the pet world. Today’s show is all about what makes our favorite hounds so dang great. One of your hosts is a dog dude through and through, the other is….less enthusiastic. Also we’ll recommend some cool stuff, play “would you rather”, and more!
2: Board Games
December 14, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBBoard games, table top games, card games, its all the same to us! We love games of all sorts and this episode features voicemail about some lesser known titles. Also recommendations from us, a rousing game of “name that tune” and updates from the band.
1: Pizza
November 30, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBBanter Buddies has been rebooted! Every episode we will check the Koo Koo Voicemail and listen to messages from fans. This episode is all about pizza of course! The second half of the show features recommendations from us, a game called “Bryan or Neil?, and the latest news from the world of Koo. Koo Koo Voicemail: 612-424-0036
1: Pizza is A Canvas
November 30, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBBanter Buddies has been rebooted! Every episode we will check the Koo Koo Voicemail and listen to messages from fans. This episode is all about pizza of course! The second half of the show features recommendations from us, a game called “Bryan or Neil?, and the latest news from the world of Koo. Koo Koo Voicemail: 612-424-0036
12: Live At Home Posse w/ Mike Park
October 27, 2015 08:14 - 54 minutes - 42.1 MBTour managing Alkaline Trio, Starting Asian Man/Fun Fun Records, the Koo Koo x Mike Park origin story, Chuck E Cheese's, and what it's like to be friend with Biz Markie
11: Rap Kit w/ Stef Alexander (P.O.S.)
October 01, 2015 07:52 - 51 minutes - 40.3 MBAnimated movies, Warped Tour, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Doomtree Beer
10: Seven Inches of Midriff w/ Neil Zumwalde
September 21, 2015 20:54 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBCostumes, attending arts high school, Britney Spears cover bands, why cymbals are terrible, and creating board games
09: The Yoga Game w/ Derek Mount of Family Force 5
July 31, 2015 17:34 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBWe talk about Stage names, showering at Warped Tour, making music for movies, Past Warped Tours and Show Antics
08: Pierce The Whale w/ MC Lars
July 10, 2015 02:21 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBour stage mates at Warped Tour, touring with the Aquabats, being in humourous bands, and meeting your heroes
07: Our Driver Consoled Me w/ Baby Baby
June 30, 2015 06:26 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMeeting Marc Maron, pooping in plastic bags, the Fontez Brooks history of Baby Baby, and touring with Run the Jewels.
06: Fromage Croissant w/ Gabriel Douglas
May 06, 2015 07:23 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn this episode we talk about small town life in Minnesota, sneaking out to see Third Eye Blind, silly tour stories, why Bryan hates Super Smash Brothers, and yard games.
05: Tim Allen's Agent w/ Ali Fisch
April 09, 2015 08:09 - 1 hour - 67 MBImprov theater, fake applause, merch presentation ideas, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas
04: Slop Pop w/Chris Vondracek
March 09, 2015 05:21 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBIn this episode we talk about hiding from the IRS, Lawrence Welk, "The Plan", and a Best Buy concept album.
03: Stud Finder w/ Joe Mailander
February 18, 2015 06:55 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBLying to kids, old band names, the night of prophesy, show choir and the Grammy Awards.
02: Bumblebee Fuzz w/ Tommy Rehbein
January 30, 2015 10:10 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBIn this episode we talk about doom metal, sending snail mail to bands, making guitar pedals, and we have fun an do a MAD LIB!
01: 'I Should Get a Perm', w/ Seth Duin
January 05, 2015 07:40 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBBeards, cover bands, Wham, and sleeping in college radio stations.