First published 2023
Scott Aukerman opens the doors to his podcast universe, where fictional personalities spill their secrets onto the page. The book assembles anecdotes and perspectives from the show's bizarre recurring cast, matching the podcast's chaotic energy through essays, lists, theatrical pieces, and colorful illustrations. Bobby Moynihan, Paul F. Thompkins, Ben Schwartz, Mary Holland, Andy Daly, Lauren Lapkus, Paul Brittain, Jessica McKenna, Ego Nwodim, and other performers return as their created characters, diving deeper into these eccentric personalities. Readers encounter Solo Bolo references and Bob Ducca's inner workings alongside other inside jokes and character explorations. The collection captures the satirical, indefinable spirit that made the podcast a hit, translating audio comedy into visual format with contributions from Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk, Jack Quaid, and Tatiana Maslany providing introductory material.
Genres: fiction, humor, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: chaotic, intimate, satirical, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, inside-jokes
256 pages · Kindle Edition · Abrams Image