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Kings of Con: The Podcast

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 399 ratings

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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Episodes

...and Scott Baio as Rob Benedict

April 10, 2024 19:27 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

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.

The Great Robini!

March 27, 2024 20:04 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

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.

Our Forefather's Loincloth

March 16, 2024 20:21 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

We've got news from our Australia Trip, news on being banned from Fridays and of course, Rob's stupid Oscar Wrap!

It's a Leapcast!

March 01, 2024 23:19 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

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.

We've Got Guests!

February 16, 2024 23:27 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

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

Not Ute, Too

February 08, 2024 21:54 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

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.  

NeverHeardOfIt

January 25, 2024 03:09 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

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.

You Do Doo

January 11, 2024 18:50 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MB

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

Save The Magic

December 20, 2023 02:06 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

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?

Reverse Engineering

November 30, 2023 23:21 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

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.

Poke Salad Bobby

November 09, 2023 21:13 - 56 minutes - 65 MB

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

It's the Machete After Party Wrap up!

October 31, 2023 22:46 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

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!

Pronouncing McConaughey

October 27, 2023 22:20 - 50 minutes - 58.2 MB

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

We're RTD and DTF!

October 20, 2023 00:08 - 49 minutes - 57 MB

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

Rich's Texting Problem

September 27, 2023 18:08 - 52 minutes - 59.8 MB

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

Hard Out

September 15, 2023 18:47 - 31 minutes - 36 MB

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!

Thank you, Mr. Sh*tbag!

September 01, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MB

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

No Beef!

August 18, 2023 23:39 - 57 minutes - 66.2 MB

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".  

We've got a Whiffleblower

July 28, 2023 22:50 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MB

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

Strike Struck Stricken

July 20, 2023 22:40 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MB

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?!

AI're you serious!?

June 09, 2023 22:16 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MB

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

AI're you serious!

June 09, 2023 22:16 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MB

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

Twenty Buck Green Juice

May 18, 2023 19:26 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MB

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

Schnitzel, hold the Weiner

May 10, 2023 22:21 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MB

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

Grammar, Baby!

April 28, 2023 18:07 - 45 minutes - 52.1 MB

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

Glitches and Glams

April 24, 2023 16:54 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

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

Oscar Awards Pre Show!

March 11, 2023 20:48 - 55 minutes - 64 MB

 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.

Like a house on fire

January 31, 2023 11:23 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MB

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.

We Are The Sellouts!

November 07, 2022 15:35 - 50 minutes - 58.4 MB

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.

You say Centigrade, I say Celsius

September 13, 2022 17:05 - 42 minutes - 48.4 MB

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

The Greatest Episode In The World (Tribute)

August 23, 2022 14:03 - 59 minutes - 68.1 MB

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

Robbie, tell them a story...

August 09, 2022 22:20 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

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.

My Inflamed Sack Pt. 2

August 03, 2022 15:48 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MB

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...

My Inflamed Sack Pt. 1

July 27, 2022 06:02 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MB

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!

And we're back...again

May 16, 2022 13:37 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MB

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)

and we're drinking again...

April 09, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 55.3 MB

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!

Learning to Count Episodes with Rob and Rich

March 25, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 35.5 MB

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.

I went to acting school....for acting

February 16, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 52.2 MB

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...

We're Out of Bin Liners! with Gareth Reynolds

January 26, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MB

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.

Damp January!

January 13, 2022 19:13 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MB

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

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

December 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

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.

Blonde Bobbo & the Brown and Grey Roots

December 08, 2021 16:19 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MB

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!

Talking Old Henry with Potsy!

November 17, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MB

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. 

ARDEN MYRIN is a National Treasure

October 27, 2021 19:40 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

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...

Rich and Rob with the Hollywood News Report

October 15, 2021 13:40 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MB

Rich and Rob do what they do best: read the Headlines so you don't have to.

Just a little R & R

October 07, 2021 18:40 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MB

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.  

The Machete's cousin, Tyler Hays

September 01, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MB

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.

Shaved ice and porn stars

August 20, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 60 MB

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

Hank Chilton returns!

August 13, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

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.  

Felicia Day!

August 04, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MB

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!