Banter Buddies

Banter Buddies

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  • 30: Ice Cream

    Ice cream is universal. No matter your taste, diet or preference there is a delicious frosty desert for you! On this episode of the podcast our listeners tell us about the best ice cream spots around them and their favorite flavors. We had a record number of callers for this one. It turns out that people like this stuff.

    Links:

    • Sebastian Joe's - sebastianjoesicecream.com
    — Neil's favorite!
  • Bebe Zito's - bebezitomn.com
  • — Bryan's favorite!
  • Milk Jam Creamery - milkjamcreamery.com
  • — Another great Minneapolis spot!
  • Pumphouse Creamery - pumphouse-creamery.com
  • — Another great Minneapolis spot!
  • Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend: Zach Galifianakis Returns - podcasts.apple.com
  • YakTrax - yaktrax.implus.com
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • 29: 2021 Recap

    That’s a wrap on 2021! In honor of the new year we look back at the last 12 months and discuss the highlights. Our listeners call in and tell us the best part of 2021 as well. Also we’ve got recommendations, a game about the last year and the latest in the world of Koo. Happy New Year!

    Links:

    • Awesome Asian Bad Guys (Trailer) - youtube.com
  • Howard - Disney.com
  • — Documentary about lyricist Howard Ashman
  • Night On Earth - netflix.com
  • Disney's FastPass: A Complicated History - youtube.com
  • Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street - hbo.com
  • Beanie Mania - hbo.com
  • The Alpinist - netflix.com
  • Vagrant Records: 25 Years On The Street - podcasts.apple.com
  • Koufax - spotify.com
  • Encanto - disney.com
  • Bo Burnham: Inside - netflix.com
  • 1 hr 13 min
  • 28: Holiday Traditions

    Happy Holidays from Koo Koo Kanga Roo! That’s us! Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. On this episode of the podcast we hear about all of your holiday traditions. We’re talking treats, games and many other activities that we return to every year.

    Links:

    • Foxing - foxingtheband.com
  • Meowsic Toy Piano - amazon.com
  • Koo Shows - kookookangaroo.com
  • — Come see us live in 2022!
    1 hr 12 min
  • 27: Advice from Koo

    Move over Dear Abby! A new name in ADVICE has emerged. It’s us! On this episode of Banter Buddies we help make the world a little better by giving advice to our loyal listeners. We are wise beyond our years and are ready to spread that wisdom to anyone who needs it! Also we’ll recommend some cool stuff, play “name that tune” and give you the latest band news.

    Links:

    • Sporcle: World's Largest Triva Quiz Website - sporcle.com
  • The Herbivorous Butcher - theherbivorousbutcher.com
  • — Great fake meat from MN!
  • Blue Shirts by The Golden Bubbles - bandcamp.com
  • Late July Snacks - latejuly.com
  • New Koo shows - kookookangaroo.com
  • 1 hr 12 min
  • 26: Beanie Babies

    If there was one toy craze that embodied the 1990s it would be Beanie Babies. These small, under stuffed, adorable plush animals worked America into a frenzy as seemingly the entire country was fixated on collecting them. Beanie Mania spawned books, websites, fan clubs and an iconic McDonalds Happy Meal promotion. While the toys aren’t worth much these days, the memories they created totally are! On this episode we’ll walk down memory lane with our listeners as they call in to “talk TY” and reminisce about hunting for Beanies!

    Links:

    • Not Past It: Your Beanie Babies Are Worthless - gimletmedia.com
  • The Beanie Baby Handbook (1998) - amazon.com
  • Jose Gonzalez: Local Valley - bandcamp.com
  • Wirecutter - nytimes.com
  • Ink music video - youtube.com
  • Enamel Pins - kookookangaroo.com
  • Lava Mouth Hot Sauce - kookookangaroo.com
  • 1 hr 18 min
  • 25: Fictional Places

    TV, Movies, books and video games can transport us to worlds and lands not possible in reality! It’s fun to fantasize about being able to actually visit or even live in these fantastical places. On this episode of the podcast we’ll hear voicemail from our listeners as they tell us which fictional place they could call their home. Also recommendations, a game and lots, lots more!

    Links:

    • Should You Mist Your Houseplants in Addition to Watering Them? - marthastewart.com
  • Mr. Wolf's Class graphic novel series - mrwolfsclass.com
  • OK Play - okplay.co
  • — Download this fun app that features our songs!
    1 hr 12 min
  • 24: Nicknames

    Nicknames are great. They can be a term of endearment, an inside joke, or just a way to make your name a little bit shorter. Most nicknames have a fun story attached and this episode of Banter Buddies is all about those tales. Our listeners call in to tell us the origin story of their nicknames and your hosts spill the beans too! So cmon, champ! Hit play and dig in!

    Links:

    • SNL Hosts Introducing the Musical Guest - twitter.com
  • Monopoly Speed Die Edition Board Game - amazon.com
  • Pranks A Lot (music video) - youtube.com
  • 1 hr 10 min
  • 23: Halloween Costumes

    Dressing up in a costume might be the best part about Halloween. You get to be creative and disguise yourself while expressing your interests or personality! It’s the only day of the year you get rewarded with candy for wearing a costume. There are some next-level, jaw-dropping Halloween costumes, and on this episode of Banter Buddies we listen to voicemail about the best you’ve ever seen! It’s a real treat. No tricks!

    Links:

    • Karl Anthony Towns as the Joker
  • Two Freddies
  • Koo Koo Kanga Roo - Toast - youtube.com
  • Your Beanie Babies Are Worthless - gimletmedia.com
  • A Great Big Pile of Leaves
  • Monster Moves book - kookookangaroo.com
  • Glow In The Dark tee - kookookangaroo.com
  • 1 hr 13 min
  • 22: Superpowers

    With great power comes great responsibility. But what kind of NEW powers can our callers come up with? This edition of the podcast explores the world of superpowers and all of the abilities we wish we had! Also recommendations, a game and the latest in Koo Koo news!

    Links:

    • Temples, Castles, & Jungles - youtube.com
    — Travis from Riverside's youtube channel!
  • The Very Best of Norm Macdonald and David Letterman - youtube.com
  • Albanese World's Best 12 Flavor Gummi Bears - amazon.com
  • Rebel Yell: The Minnesota Lynx and First Avenue Uniforms - canishoopus.com
  • — Neil's latest Lynx Dynasty podcast!
    1 hr 27 min
  • 21: Siblings

    Our siblings can be our best friends and our worst enemies, but they’re always family. There’s nothing quite like the relationship between brothers and sisters. You know everything about each other for better or worse. Today’s podcast features voicemail from our listeners about their favorite and least favorite things about their siblings. Also Bryan and Neil’s family members call in to talk about them! Also recommendations, name that tune and and update on the band.

    Links:

    • Dead Eyes podcast - headgum.com
  • Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship: Take it to The Hoop - youtube.com
  • Koo Koo Crewneck Sweatshirt - kookookangaroo.com
  • 1 hr 20 min

About Banter Buddies

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Bryan and Neil are Koo Koo. Two best friends who like to banter with each other. Each episode we'll listen to voicemail about a different topic. Give us a call to be included in the next show:…