Kings of Con: The Podcast

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 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

Risk and Lively!

July 28, 2021 19:30 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MB

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

Rob and Rich pitch tv shows

July 16, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 57 MB

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!

Rob and Rich Return!

July 02, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 46.7 MB

And we're back. What did we miss?

Rob and Rich: Texas Rangers

June 05, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MB

Rich reports live from Austin and gives the low down of shooting the CWs "Walker" with Jared Padalecki. And Rob tells his tale of the dark side of ticket buying on the interwebs.

Rick Gomez and Steve Zahn: Part 2

May 26, 2021 18:33 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MB

Part two of our conversation with Rick and Steve where we talk about making choices and meeting quality business partners ...plus for this episode we've included the KOCBlock! Complete with your questions and a new song from Rob! Consider it like a free weekend of Showtime.

Actors Rick Gomez and Steve Zahn: Part One.

May 19, 2021 16:36 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Episode 32 welcomes actors Rick Gomez (Band of Brothers) and Steve Zahn (War for Planet of the Apes, That Thing You Do). This episode was so epic we had to divide in two parts. Part One takes us through beard trimming, bad sound cues and farms....ENJOY!

Tripping down a Google Hole

May 12, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 40.6 MB

Rob and Rich get stuck in the google hole, and introducing our latest segment: "Just Rob"...

Rob and Rich check the mail bag

May 05, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MB

Rob and Rich dig into the mail bag to answer some of our listener questions, plus an interview with The Machete goes awry!

Oscar Wrap-up with Rob and Rich

April 28, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MB

Oscar coverage, the return of News From the World and a cameo by the Machete herself!

Getting the Band Back Together with Louden Swain

April 21, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Rich and Rob welcome Rob's band Louden Swain (Michael Borja, Billy Moran and Stephen Norton) to the podcast to talk about their new music, their history as a band and share stories from the convention circuit. Occasionally, we let the band speak as well.

Now We're having a Conversation with Tony Arkin

April 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Actor/Writer/Director Anthony Arkin (The Americans, Succession, Madoff) is an old friend and ex roommate of Rob's. They have a life's worth of tales to tell. We get into a few of them in this episode. The results are epic.

Rob and Rich for the trifecta!

April 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

It's the Return of the Jedi of the last three episodes. Rob and Rich return to discuss such current topics as the Andy Griffith show and Barney Fife (or is it Pfiffe)? Plus Dick in Lockdown and Dick's trademarked "Salad Baller"!

Rob and Rich Live and Raw!

March 31, 2021 15:53 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MB

It's the sequel you didn't ask for....Rob and Rich go old school again. Rich is stranded in Vancouver. Rob is stranded in his own mind. Enjoy!

Rob and Rich self guest

March 17, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MB

Hey hey our guests are Rich and Rob! Rich and Rob kick it old school where Rich discusses directing Kung Fu, Rob talks about his son's fat tire and we've got Oscar/Grammy-gate.

Cats, Music and Emma Fitzpatrick

March 10, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MB

Actress and Singer extraordinaire Emma Fitzpatrick joins the boys for a few cocktails to talk about her cat's incontinence, the origin of the Emote and singing with Rich and Rob. It's a real hootenanny!

Feeling good with Lisa Berry

March 03, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

The incredible Lisa Berry (Supernatural) joins Rob and Rich to discuss having a baby, meditating and her relationship with singing. Plus: The Machete gets a new theme song!

Al Cal Takeover with Alexander Calvert

February 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

It's an Al Cal Takeover as actor Alexander Calvert (Supernatural, Edge of Seventeen) reunites with his old castmates and turns the table on them, assuming the role of show host. It's Al Cal Time!

Kicking Fear's Butt with Aimee Garcia

February 17, 2021 15:49 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MB

Aimee Garcia (George Lopez, Lucifer) graces our podcasts and spreads her positivity and lovely energy. Rich and Rob discuss the first time they met Aimee, and Aimee describes singing the National Anthem and Kicking Fears Butt!!

Bathing with Paul Fitzgerald

February 10, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 67.6 MB

Actor, Writer, Director Paul Fitzgerald, currently appearing in Dare Me (Netflix) also happens to be one of Rob's oldest friends. Paul answered the phone mid bath and the hilarity took over from there. Listen and hear Rich's recounting of nights out with Rob and Paul...plus Paul's made some music, Rob's got a new jingle or two and Tina finally gets the shout out she deserves!

Rosey's got tunes!

February 03, 2021 15:33 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Rich and Rob turn the table on podcast host Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, host of "Inside of You" podcast) and make HIM the guest. We've got exclusive song clips from his new band Sun Spin PLUS Mike does impressions!!

Misha Collins and kitchen decor

January 27, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Misha Collins (Supernatural) remodels (trashes) Rich's kitchen, meditates and solves the worlds problems-- and that's all in the first five minutes.

Our old friend Hank

January 22, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

Writer/Director Hank Chilton (Nip/Tuck, Covert Affairs) stops by to say. We cover the Inauguration, How piranhas are like Trump...PLUS: Poopagate(tm) revisited!

Rob, Rich, Tina and Democracy

January 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

On the evening of the 6th, Rob, Rich and Tina sat down and tried to make sense of the events of the day. Plus: the Ballad of Bobo being Frozen !

It's The Year End Special!

December 23, 2020 17:32 - 42 minutes - 48.4 MB

Rob and Rich bid 2020 adieu and bring you the first annual TOP 10 SONGS OF THE PODCAST (and the "and my guest is Rich Speight" podcast) as chosen (at random) by Rob and Rich. Happy Holidays folks! Enjoy.

Talking Shop with Greg Grunberg

December 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Greg Grunberg has appeared in some of the most storied franchises in tv and film history -- Star Wars, Star Trek, Alias and Heroes to name a few. He was also in the tv show Felicity with a young Rob Benedict. On this ep, the boys trade acting war stories, having a good microphone voice and being fathers.

Youtuber is the new Astronaut with Kim Rhodes!

December 09, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

We break it down with the wonderful and talented Kim Rhodes (Supernatural, Suite Life of Zack and Cody), uncovering such hidden gems as "I'm not just a paleontologist", "YouTuber is the new astronaut" and for the first time ever we attempt a "triple google".

Matt Cohen skips to the ER

December 02, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 81 MB

He's Young John/Michael on Supernatural, host of Entertainment Tonight and the M of R2M-- director and actor Matt Cohen along with his lovely wife, actress Mandy Musgrave sit down to talk to Rob, Rich and producer Tina about his Emmy, homeschooling and wishing for a time when we can once again be R2M in person. PLUS: EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE of Matt snapping his achilles tendon...while skipping.

Kurt Fuller has us in tears

November 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

This is the funniest man we know. From Supernatural, Psych, Kings of Con and currently Evil on Netflix. , it's Kurt Fuller. Listen to us discuss masking, big movies that don't get seen and of course, Toobin-gate.

Acupuncture Norms with Rachael Harris

November 11, 2020 19:21 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

From Lucifer, Suits, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid it's the lovely and talented Rachael Harris. Join us as we discuss post election coverage binging, working with Rich on the set of Lucifer and watch the conversation take a turn when Rob discusses an awkward acupuncture experience.

Ruth Connell, the Greatest of All Time

November 04, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Actress Ruth Connell from Supernatural (who named the episode) joins Rich and Rob to discuss translating her accent, Irish boys with bad language and getting Helen McCroried. PLUS: a special appearance by the hamster formerly known as Olivette!

Cutting it up with MICHAEL CUDLITZ

October 28, 2020 15:54 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MB

From The Walking Dead, Band of Brothers, Southland and many more, it's Michael Cudlitz. Rob and Rich get serious with Mike, and also discuss his new series CLARICE plus, the premiere of "Bobby Got Bad Back"

Kicking it old school with Rob and Rich

October 21, 2020 16:30 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

Taking you back to the "no guest"days with Rob and Rich, who discuss Covd laced politics, Machete Senior, and "Kinda Celebrity" Birthdays!

British Talky Talk With Tom Ellis

October 14, 2020 18:23 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MB

Tom Ellis, star of Netflix' Lucifer - talks shop with the boys. We cover Tom's move away from cigarettes, why Rich and Rob love the Lucifer set and we get to hear Rob's brilliant English accent.

Help Arrives in the form of Tina Bell

October 07, 2020 15:22 - 47 minutes - 54 MB

This week's episode introduces producer extraordinaire Tina Densmore Bell (Kings of Con, Corporate) who will stay to help guide Rich and Rob through the deep and murky podcast forest. Plus a good ole' drunk Rob story, a song about a Johnson and Get Yourself a Tyler!