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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.

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Wednesday · 1 hr 6 min
1. COLLEGE TOWN: And It Was Called Jello ( An OFF BOOK adjacent bonus episode)
A guest podcast has entered the feed! Zach and Jess did a musical episode of the incredible Erin Whitehead and Seth Morris' podcast "College Town" and now it's here JUST FOR YOU! And It Was Called Jello: Don’t ghost us this week, Kevin, have we got a show for you: Beebo and Jan chat… and SING? Joined by poetry student Kaylee Ryan Everheart (Jessica McKenna) and Mammet Valley legend Darien Chance (Zach Reino), hear songs about stunningly hot ghosts, rat tail wishes, living in the slash, mine shaft collapses, memory lapses and more! Featuring Dana Wickens on improvised drums and Brett Morris on improvised guitar(s)! Leave a voicemail for College Town at www.cbbworld.com/callcollegetown or email them at collegetownpod@gmail.com and they'll respond on the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E370
August 11 · 1 hr 8 min
370. The Shovel (LIVE in Austin)
The following was our SECOND show recorded LIVE at the Paramount Theater in Austin, TX on April 9th. It once again features the amazing Eric Gersen on keys and Marty Eck on the drums! What is a toy by something that lets you see reality in a whole new way? And what is reality but a fragile veneer waiting to be shattered by a young boy. This ones got four walls, fourteen people, and the smell of fish. We could explain it more, but it wouldn't help. But YOU can help us support the show by getting tour tickets at OffBookLive.com or join OffBookClubhouse.com to get access to our video archive and ad free feed! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E369
July 28 · 1 hr 15 min
369. If The Shoe Fits: A Wall That May or May Not be a Plethora of Bees (LIVE from Austin)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Paramount Theater in Austin, TX on April 8th. It features the incredible Eric Gersen on keys and Marty Eck on the drums! They say you can never go home again. We know exactly what that means, and you will too after listening to this show. Check out OffBookLlive.com to get tickets to the rest of our 2026 tour, and check out OffBookClubhouse.com to support the show and get access to our video archive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E368
July 14 · 1 hr 12 min
368. G.O.A.T. The Musical (LIVE from SF Sketchfest)
The following was recoded live at San Fransisco Sketchfest at the Palace of Fine Arts on January 25th 2026. We’ve got the whole fam band on this one (Scott Passarella on Keys, Brett Morris on Guitar, and Dana Wickens on Drums!) This one is about brothers, cheese making, calculus, and the difference between dreams and careers. It also contains one tiny audio glitch during a sexy library song, but such is the will of the audio Gods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E367
June 16 · 1 hr 25 min
367. Kirkland Signature Musial (LIVE from Charlotte)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte NC on December 7th 2025, and features genius musicians Eric Gersen (keys) and Ross Montsinger (Drums)! Prepare to throw away everything you think you know about Costco, as we delve into secrets we dare not ever write in this episode description. Wanna see us on tour? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! Wanna support the show and get access to ad free episodes and our video archive? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E366
June 2 · 1 hr 23 min
366. Knight Vision (LIVE from Atlanta)
The following was recorded LIVE in Atlanta on December 6th 2025 and features the astonishing skills of genius musicians Eric Gersen (keys) and Ross Montsinger (drums). How did the people of the past want to be remembered? Well we can tell you with 100% accuracy because of a stone we found we with writing on it. This ones got moat diggers, the moat digger's wives, knights, the knight's squires, and SO much more! Wanna see us live? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! Wanna support the show? Get access to ad free episodes, and our video archive at OffBookClubhouse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E365
May 19 · 1 hr 24 min
365. The Knowledge of Crows (LIVE from Tampa)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Straz center in Tampa, FL on December 5th 2025. It features brilliant duo of Eric Gersen on keys and Taisha Perez on drums. Ghosts, Crows, a hospital staff of varying levels of competency, this one has it all! We think you should give it a listen, but we’re not gonna tell you what to do. After all, life is too short (T.Y.D.A.Y.H.W.Y.D.S.M.S.T.Y.L.W.Y.D). Wanna support the show? Get access to ad free episodes and our video archive at OffBookClubhouse.com. Wanna see us live? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E364
April 21 · 1 hr 16 min
364. Blue Smoke Kill Switch (LIVE from Orlando)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando FL on Dec 4th, 2025. It features the incredible combined powers of Eric Gersen on keys and Taisha Perez on drums. This one is spoiler-able so all I'll say is It's so so important to have good communication in a marriage, and sometimes it's equally important to know what your partners favorite kind of chip is. Wanna support the show? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com for ad free episodes and our video archive. Wanna see us on tour? Check out OffbookLive.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E363
April 7 · 1 hr 18 min
363. LIQUID DEATH (LIVE from Boston)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Wilbur Theater in Boston, MA on November 23rd 2025. It features King of Pianists (Pianist of Kings) Scott Passarella on the keys, and drum legend Dave Byer, being legendary on the drums. For legal reasons, this episode is NOT officially sponsored by or affiliated with Liquid Death, but that's only because they haven't reached out yet. We are waiting by the phone Liquid Death, make it happen. This one has hockey and we actually don't wanna say any more about it, lest SPOILERS. Support the show and get access to our video archive at OffBookClubhouse.com. Tour tickets at OffBookLIve.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E362
March 24 · 1 hr 19 min
362. Heartography! (LIVE from Montreal)
The following was recorded LIVE at the La Maison Theatre in Montreal QC on November 22nd 2025, and features the brilliant international combo of Scott Passarella on keys and Ainsley McNeaney on drums! This one takes place at a cartography school, obviously. There is a lot we COULD tell you about it but all you really need to know is we speak perfect French throughout and also there's a parapet. The other thing you need to know is we're going on tour again! Get your tickets at OffBookLive.com. Wanna support the show? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com for our ad free feed and video archive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E361
March 10 · 1 hr 29 min
361. Captain Nameless and The Ocean's Eleven (LIVE from Toronto)
The following was recorded LIVE in Toronto Ontario on November 21st 2025 and features K.O.P.P.O.K. Scott Passarella on keys and the legendary Sarah Mullins on drums. Sometimes you have to put your son on a boat and send him out into the world without a name and just hope that he will assemble a crew of friends to help him learn and grow. This is one of those times. Wanna support the show? Join us at OffBookClubhouse.com for ad free listening and our video archive! Upcoming tour dates/tickets at offbooklive.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E360
February 24 · 1 hr 11 min
360. Two Jennys in St. Louis (LIVE from Brooklyn)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Bellhouse in Brooklyn NY on November 20th 2025. It' features the divine talents of Scott Passarella (KOPPOK) on the keys, and our guardian drum angel Max Ash on said drums. Sometimes you get in a taxi cab and your life changes forever. This is one of those times. Wanna support the show? Join us at Offbookclubhouse.com for ad free episodes and our video archive! Upcoming tour dates at offbooklive.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E359
January 27 · 1 hr 12 min
359. Mouth Music! (LIVE from NYC)
The following was recorded LIVE at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC on November 19th, 2025. It features the brilliant dynamic duo of Scott Passarella on the keys and New York's own Max Ash on the drums. The rivalry between band kids and choir kids is as old as time. Can they ever get along, or will limited arts funding tear them apart? What does it take to be a principal? What's the difference between a stem and a trunk? All these questions AND MORE will be answered! For 2026 Tour dates check our OffBookLive.com! For ad free episodes, our video archive, and to support the show, check out OffBookClubhouse.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E358
January 13 · 1 hr 22 min
358. The 14th Annual Magnanimous County Spelling Bee (LIVE from Eugene)
The following was recorded LIVE at the W.O.W. Hall in Eugene OR on November 3rd 2025, and is accompanied by the incomparable Scott Passarella (Keys) and the also incomparable Kyle Stebbins (Drums.) This one's got all the classics: A girl too smart for her town, a town willing to pull off an elaborate prank to help to help her, tech decks, theater romance, and of course, breaking and entering. For video of this and many many other live shows (and ad free listening) consider supporting the show at OffBookCluhbouse.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E357
Dec 30, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
357. The Tale of Moby Wick: The Same Light for Wishmas (LIVE with Paul F Tompkins and Nicole Parker)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on December 16th 2025, and is the NINTH annual Off Book Holiday Spectacular! It features the entire fam band (Scott Passarella, Brett Morris, and Dana Wickens) and as per tradition welcomes the return of our incredible friends Paul F Tompkins and Nicole Parker! Join us as we embark on a nautical holiday tale of whales, candles, feminism, and that pinocchio island where people "do sin." Top it off with "The 12 Days of Sandwich" and you've got yourself a show. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who listened to the podcast or came out to see us live this year. Your support means the world to us. Happy New Year! (To support the show and to watch full videos of many episodes including this one (soon) check out OffBookClubhouse.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E356
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
356. Twiright (LIVE from Seattle)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Neptune theater in Seattle on 11-2-25. It features the incredible Scott Passarella on keys and the incomparable Jonathon Wood on drums. This is certainly the most Seattle musical we've ever done and MAYBE the most Seattle musical of all time? It's tale of lumberjacks, love, cider, dreams, and a legendary track from 2011. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E355
Nov 18, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
355. Hey Bar! (A Monster God Musical) (LIVE from Portland)
The following was recored LIVE at Revolution Hall in Portland on Nov 1st 2025. It features the incredible music wizardry of Scott Passarella on keys and Kyle Stebbins on drums! This one has hot monsters, greek gods, and despite all odds, MATH. We're still on this tour (depending on when you're reading this.) Get tickets to upcoming live shows AND our live-streamed holiday special at OffBookLive.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E354
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
354. The Bird Inside (LIVE from Phoenix)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix AZ on October 3rd 2025. It features the incredible Scott Passarella on the keys and the also incredible Davy Paul on the drums! This one is about a big house, a storm, growing up, and facing your fears (specifically if your fear is "birds".) Birds. How many are there? Where are they? Will they "do a dinosaur?" Find out these answers AND MORE! Want to see us live? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E353
Oct 24, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
353. Cruise Control (LIVE from Cleveland)
The following was recorded LIVE at the Globe Iron in Cleveland on September 10th 2025. It features geniuses Eric Gersen and Jack Harris on keys and drums respectively. Boats, Shakespeare, disregard for a certain giant corporation's IP, this one has it all! Wanna see us live? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! NOTE: Due to some technical difficulties the audio quality of this recording is not up to our usual standard, but the show was so fun we wanted to give people a chance to hear it anyway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E352
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
352. Campsite 64 (LIVE from St. Louis)
The following was recorded LIVE at the City Winery in St. Louis on September 9th 2025 as the fist show of the Up and Autumn tour! It features Key Change King Eric Gersen on keys, and the incredible Des Jones on drums.In this one a couple goes to a campsite and their lives are changed forever. Are you brave enough to learn the truth? Will you remember it if you do? WE’RE STILL ON TOUR! Get your tickets at OffBookLive.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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