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Bananas - Funny news from around the world with Scotty Landes and Kurt Braunohler

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Each week on Bananas, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes discuss the strange, fascinating and just plain bananas news from around the world. The headlines and weird news are lighthearted, unexpected and always fun. Like the time the delivery robot ran through a crime scene or the lady who took in a stray cat only to find out it was a mountain lion. Or the time Kurt and Scotty drove a butt across th... more

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Kurt and Scotty talk about how children are drawing mustaches on their faces to trick online age tests, 132 hamsters broke loose on a passenger plane forcing it out of service for days, a woman is driven to insanity by a taunting bird and a woman de... more

Kurt and Scotty talk about the Bovine Baron’s Denver milk-off, half a million dollar corporate retreat goes horribly wrong, Gertie the world’s oldest chicken, and the world’s largest t-rex statue needs a new home

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Kurt and Scotty talk about the true story behind Sky King, California man arrested for swapping pasta for Lego pieces and returning them and what are Scientology runs and why is Gen Z obsessed with them!

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Xyla Foxlin joins Kurt and Scotty to talk about a man who built a submarine for his parrot, cat lost during a hurricane is reunited with family 443 days later, the Chernobyl fungus seems to have evolved an incredible ability and afatberg weighing 100... more

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Xyla Foxlin
Mechatronics engineer, pilot and creator
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Episode: A Bird Walks into A Submarine with a Butthole Fungus with Xyla Foxlin
Pooja Mehta
Master of public health and organizer behind the Raj Mehta Day of Good
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Episode: Day of Good with Pooja Mehta
Megan Gailey
Award-winning writer, producer, stand-up comedian
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Episode: Give Me a Peak, Dyngus with Megan Gailey
Debra DiGiovanni
Award-winning stand-up comedian with specials on Netflix and Amazon
Episode: Breaking & Lamentering with Debra DiGiovanni
Albertina Rizzo
Comedy writer and head writer of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Episode: ¡La Cirugía con Albertina Rizzo!
Chloe Radcliffe
Comedian and writer, known for her work in Stephen Soderbergh's Command Z
Episode: Smokey Holds the Cheese with Chloe Radcliffe
Jenny Zigrino
A standup comedian and writer known for her performances on Comedy Central and Don't Tell Comedy.
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Episode: Snooter Shooter with Jenny Zigrino
Whitney Cummings
Writer, comedian, author, podcaster, and actor
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Episode: Raccoon Retaliation with Whitney Cummings
Lili Trifilio
An amazing musician and member of the band Beach Bunny
Beach Bunny
Episode: Gone in 16 Seconds with Lili Trifilio

Hosts

Kurt Braunohler
Co-host of Bananas; prominent host with involvement across Exactly Right and Bananas network; known for humorous storytelling.
Scotty Landes
Co-host of Bananas; prolific writer and performer with a long-running role in the show and network.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11.7k ratings
  • Fresh Air

    Listening to this podcast is a breath of fresh air! Nothing like birds and butts to make me laugh out loud when the world is burning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CallHimBack
    United States2 months ago
  • Best In The Biz!!!

    One of the highlights of my week is hearing the soothing voices of Kurt and Scotty deliver wacky stories and share anecdotes. In a cold, dark world, they bring light and humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Facebalm
    United States2 months ago
  • ER- non treatment

    Love you guys!

    In regards to Scott’s ER non-treatment- I’m sorry that is unacceptable and you should have said 25 and made noise!

    I also had a situation like that in NYC. I had convulsions and was non-responsive after a bone marrow biopsy (nicked something? I’ll never know) and I was rushed to the ER connected to office (took 20 minutes) and sat around for more than 5 hours not seeing any medical people. My insurance payed out plenty for that visit !

    So, it’s not all about uninsured people not g... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    long Island Pat
    United States2 months ago
  • Best in the biz

    One of my favourite listens. Kurt and Scotty are perfect together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    00LikeUaLatte00
    Canada3 months ago
  • Unlistenable voice

    Usually love this show but the high pitched woman’s voice you have on now makes it unlistenable. Sigh

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Humhoney
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the lighthearted approach to odd news and personal anecdotes.
The hosts bring positive energy and funny storytelling that feels like hanging out with friends.
Guests bring fresh perspectives while staying true to the show's playful vibe.

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#250
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Apple Podcasts
#130
Netherlands/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#226
South Africa/Comedy

Talking Points

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A Bird Walks into A Submarine with a Butthole Fungus with Xyla Foxlin
Q: How did Xyla get started with Princesses with Power Tools and what is the mission of the program?
Xyla describes founding the program in college to counter the stereotype that engineering requires abandoning femininity, and she explains that volunteers dress as princesses to make tool use approachable for kids, especially girls, while empowering parents to engage with hands-on learning.
Day of Good with Pooja Mehta
Q: Where can people find you and learn more about Day of Good?
Pooja shares Instagram @rmdayofgood and the website rmdayofgood.org, plus the pledge form and sticker program for participants.
Give Me a Peak, Dyngus with Megan Gailey
Q: Where can listeners watch Megan Gailey's new stand-up special?
It's available on YouTube via Our Lord's Internet, through 800 Pound Gorilla's YouTube channel, with a standout clip featuring a joke about Charles Barkley.
¡La Cirugía con Albertina Rizzo!
Q: What do you think about the new optimism of the Muppet Show?
It's crazy to actually work on something that is optimistic and not cynical, especially in today's world.
¡La Cirugía con Albertina Rizzo!
Q: So, Albertina, you were born and raised in New York City, right?
That's right, born and raised in Manhattan, specifically in SoHo during the 70s and 80s.

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A breezy, humor-forward show that mines bizarre and upbeat news from around the world, delivered by two hosts who blend personal anecdotes with light scientific or cultural tidbits. Episodes routinely mix offbeat headlines, live show moments, and audience participation, anchored by warm banter, goofy segments, and a generally optimistic outlook. Notable is the recurring live-format energy, guest conversations with comedians and writers, and a knack for turning strange stories into relatable, feel-good storytelling that aims to lift listeners' moods while offering quick cultural insights.

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1. Xyla Foxlin
2. Pooja Mehta
3. Megan Gailey
4. Debra DiGiovanni
5. Albertina Rizzo
6. Chloe Radcliffe
7. Jenny Zigrino
8. Whitney Cummings

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