Pun Intensive

By Aaron Fasel

What's Pun Intensive about?

Brought to you by the producers of the famous O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX. A wordplay game show from the people responsible for the granddaddy of all pun competitions.

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Pun Intensive episodes:

02.14.2023
Special Mini Episode: A Documentary About You!
You may recognize our guest, Abby Hagan, from one of many pun competitions throughout the country. She's the one with the camera.Her documentary about the punning community is almost done, and now she's fundraising for the next big push in...
05.31.2021
Fan Favorite – Episode V the Phlegm Crier Likes Yak
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punintensive)
05.25.2021
Fan Favorite – Episode 11: Walked Her Doe
Pun Intensive Season 3 is right around the corner! In the meantime, enjoy this fan favorite episode. While you're here, don't forget to subscribe to and recommend this podcast. We have some great new stuff coming down the pike!Buzzsprout -...
12.22.2020
Episode 37: In-Spector
11.02.2020
Enter TODAY if You Want to Compete in the O. Henry Pun-Off
Enter TODAY if You Want to Compete in the O. Henry Pun-OffHello, pun intensive fans. This isn't really an episode of pun intensive, so much as an announcement of something. Pretty cool.[00:00:16] This podcast, pun intensive has teamed up with...
10.19.2020
Episode 36: Fright-Fall
10.05.2020
Episode 35: Want ’em to Poll Us
09.21.2020
VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
It's official! Pun-Off 2020 is a go. It'll be virtual, but they're putting a cool twist on it.If you want to be in the 2020 Punniest of Show competition, throw your name into the hat at this link. DEADLINE IS...
09.07.2020
Fan Favorite - Episode 10: Burrito Chorale - Rebroadcast
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08.24.2020
Special Tribute Episode: Cynthia MacGregor
This is a "rebroadcast" of a March 2019 interview episode featuring writer Cynthia MacGregor, who passed away this July.Cynthia has hundreds of titles over her name, having published over a hundred books, not to mention newsletters, podcasts, and O. Henry...
08.10.2020
Special Tribute Episode: Brian Agler
This episode is in Memory of Brian Agler.If you want to donate to his family, you can do so here: https://www.babylist.com/baby-claire-and-brianAnd courtesy of Andy Balinsky, some more about Brian.Here is a brief bio of him from a website of a...
07.28.2020
Episode 34: Philippino Chorale
07.13.2020
Episode 33: Sigh, Then Bother Dave
No explicit tags, but FYI, there's a dirty word at the end of the podcast that you can barely hear, and it's me mis-hearing the word "sitting."
06.29.2020
Episode 32: The Word is Off the Cuff
Two of our favorites are back! Dav & Buster . . . er . . . Dav & Francis! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Today we talk about: Nothing worthy of an "Explicit" tag, but there...
06.15.2020
Episode 31: Pun-Off Dinner 2019 Part 2
Part Two of our first ever live audience recording! Part One was published on February 24th. Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Want more? Our web site is punintensive.com Play games at faceboook.com/punypage Social media where we reside: facebook.com/punintensive instagram.com/punintensive pinterest.com/punintensive twitter.com/punintesive youtube.com We want...
06.01.2020
Episode 30: Two Sparrows, Clever Guys
A New Old-Timer's episode! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] The usual from-Texas gang of idiots (Aaron & Gary) are here, a repeat from-Texas guest (Jack), and a newbie from Texas (Lee) We talk soup We Pun-Off reminisce And...
05.18.2020
Episode 29: Olden Guy
The Old-Timer's episode! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] The usual from-Texas gang of idiots (Aaron & Gary) are here, plus we have two from-Texas guests. Those two are "reunited" after 23 years. We talk Headlines We discuss...
05.04.2020
Episode 28: My Friends’ New Thrill
Seattle Repre-seeeent! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] In addition to the usual gang of idiots (Aaron & Gary) coming out of Austin, we have two guests from Seattle. They neither know each other nor work...
04.20.2020
Episode 27: Of Giving Hayrides
Our First Full Panel Zoom Episode! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Relationships Howard Carter (the King Tut Guy) And more relationships. Plus we only mention CoVid-19 a couple of times. So consider it a nice little break from...
04.08.2020
Episode 26: A New Zoomin’ Pill
It's the Easter/Passover Episode! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Get egged on by Aaron, David, Gary, & Francis. More on homophonic homographs The last episode (for a while) not recorded online. (Maybe that will improve the sound...
03.28.2020
Special Mini-Episode With Erika Ettin
Whelp, look what we did! If you can tolerate the Zoominess of the audio, take a listen!This week's panelists are:Aaron Fasel (Check out his other business venture, Fantastic Magic Camp)Erika EttinWant more?Our web site is punintensive.comPlay games at faceboook.com/punypageSocial media...
03.23.2020
Episode 25: Clever, and Clever Again
It's the St. Patrick's Day Episode! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Rush into this episode with four Aaron, David, Gary, & Francis. As if puns weren't hard enough, we have a heck of a challenge for...
03.09.2020
Episode 24: Locked the Tushy
It's the St. Patrick's Day Episode! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] This lucky episode has four panelists including Aaron, Dav, Gary, & Francis. Riddles and/or puns? It's not easy punning green! A quick show note: In editing the...
02.24.2020
Episode 23: Pun-Off Dinner 2019 Part 1
Our first ever live audience recording! The original recording was over two hours, so we cobbled together the first 30 or so minutes of usable recording and here it is! As you may surmise, the fact that this is "Part...
02.10.2020
Episdoe 22: For Your Valent-Eyes Only
It's Valentine's-Day-Week! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] This episode of romance has four panelists including Aaron, Dav, & Gary, plus a very special new panelist, Francis McGrath! The discussion segment BLUE up! We talk about talking...
01.27.2020
Episode 21: Shoemaker
Just a reminder that we'll be moving to a twice-monthly schedule for the foreseeable future, but hopefully we'll be back to a weekly schedule later in 2020. Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] This episode was...
01.13.2020
Episode 20: The Flying Dove Meme
Just a reminder that we'll be moving to a twice-monthly schedule for the foreseeable future, but hopefully we'll be back to a weekly schedule later in 2020. Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] This episode was,...
12.31.2019
Bonus Episode: Alexandra Petri Bye-Bye
Alex had to leave mid-taping, and her exit was, in her trademark style, well . . . awkward.In fact, that's (sort of) what she named her book!This bonus episode is just a couple of minutes long and we're confident you'l...
12.30.2019
Episode 19: The Man With the Golden Pun
Our Season 2 Premier! This was an unexpectedly long hiatus due to Aaron's surgery (motioned in Episode 18) but we're back. We'll be moving to a twice-monthly schedule for the foreseeable future, but hopefully we'll be back to a weekly schedule...
12.29.2019
Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 13: Bold Ringer
Please donate to our patron campaign. You'll get something out of it, and so will we!Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] What's the correct pronunciation of "gnu?"Is the topic of Lorena Bobbitt honestly that funny?Do...
12.29.2019
Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 11: Walked Her Doe
Please contribute to our patron campaign. This show has such amazing potential and we need your help to get to the top!Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Do you know all the ruminant animals off...
06.24.2019
Episode 18: Driven to Pie
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] This one was recorded the day after the 2019 Pun-Off. So we took advantage of the opportunity and grabbed some out of town guests. We'd love to hear from you...
05.11.2019
Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 11: Walked Her Doe
Please contribute to our patron campaign. This show has such amazing potential and we need your help to get to the top! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Do you know all the ruminant animals off the...
05.10.2019
Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 13: Bold Ringer
Please donate to our patron campaign. You'll get something out of it, and so will we! Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] What's the correct pronunciation of "gnu?" Is the topic of Lorena Bobbitt honestly that funny? Do you...
05.06.2019
Interview 5: Scott Hilburn
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Another interview, and this one's a bona fide celebrity!THE PUN-OFF IS THIS SATURDAY!!!!The Friday night before, we will be celebrating the work of this episode's guest, Scott Hilburn, author...
04.29.2019
Episode 17: Die Monster! You’re clever.
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Today we talk about EVEN MORE strategies to win the O. Henry Pun-Off (this year's competition is coming up in under two weeks).We'd love to hear from you if...
04.21.2019
Episode 16: Honor Match Testes Regret Service
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Today we talk about strategies to win the O. Henry Pun-OffWe'd love to hear from you if you have some advice about competingWant more?Our web site is punintensive.comPlay games...
04.08.2019
Interview 4: Angelica Hanley
Today we have another special interview episode featuring stationery expert Angelica Hanley.Angelica was the 2018 POTY honoree, has been a Pun-Off judge, and has a unique business that's all about puns.Here's a great video telling more about her.And don't forget...
04.01.2019
Episode 15: New Lonely Advice
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] What is your "cringe moment" of telling a pun at an inappropriate time?Have you ever suffered Pun-stipation?If you were a Pun Slingers judge, would you accept "hand of bananas?"Want...
03.25.2019
Episode 14: Punderball
Heads up: There's a touch of ribald humor in this episode. We try to be family friendly, but the occasional double on taun-taun slips in. We like to think that if your kids get them, that's on you, not us. Talk...
03.18.2019
Interview 3: Cynthia MacGregor
Today we have another special interview episode featuring writer Cynthia MacGregor.Cynthia has hundreds of titles over her name, as she's published over a hundred books, not to mention newsletters, podcasts, and O. Henry Pun-Off contests (she didn't publish those, but...
03.11.2019
Episode 13: Bold Ringer
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] What's the correct pronunciation of "gnu?"Is the topic of Lorena Bobbitt honestly that funny?Do you have any good "driving" puns to share with us?Mentioned in the podcast:Here's a link...
03.04.2019
Interview 2: Erika Ettin
This week we have a special interview episode with Producer Aaron Fasel and Cope Reducer Gary Hallock.Our guest today is Erika Ettin, of A Little Nudge. She's a veteran performer/contestant at:Pun DMV (Washington, DC) five-time champPunderdome (NYC) semi-finalistO. Henry one-time...
02.25.2019
Episode 12: Pun Russian Sith Love
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Did we get the best pizza headlines?Is Your Body a Wonderland?What parenting advice do you have for us?Mentioned in the podcast:Edible Book FestivalIrish Music Jam at BD Riley'sHere's the...
02.18.2019
Episode 11: Walked Her Doe
Talk to us about this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Do you know all the ruminant animals off the top of your head?What school supplies do we need to get?Tell us your favorite music puns (seriously!)Mentioned in the podcast:Lez...
02.11.2019
Episode 10: Burrito Chorale
You may send an email to [email protected] and talk to us about this episodeHow many "buildings" cues can you think of?How long can you think of measurement puns?Should the Pun-Off take Pun Slinger topics so seriously?Mentioned in the podcast:Trading Places...
02.04.2019
Episode IX: Demise of Dry Talker
If you want to join in on the punnery, send an email to [email protected] and talk to us.Do you have good advice about cooking?Do you've any good bilingual puns?Can you avoid using animals as verbs?Mentioned in the podcast:Bob Woodward (including...
01.28.2019
Episode VIII: The Fast Dead Guy
If you want to join us in the punnery, send an email to [email protected] and talk to us.Do you have good advice about St. Patrick's Day?Do you've any good camera puns?Can you make a list of puns on one word...
01.21.2019
Episode VII: The Norse Jamaicans
If you want to join us in the punnery, send an email to [email protected] and talk to us.Do you have good advice about Spring Break?Questions about Pundamonium?Do you pun in chunks?Today's panelists are:Aaron FaselBill CriderDavid GugenheimDavid WydeGary HallockAlso, you should...
01.14.2019
Episode VI: The Burn of the Red Eye
If you want to join us in the punnery, send an email to [email protected] and talk to us.Do you have good advice about charities?Have you found a shoe in your soup?Do you have questions about "What is a pun?"Today's panelists...

What's Pun Intensive about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pun Intensive episodes:

Special Mini Episode: A Documentary About You!

Fan Favorite – Episode V the Phlegm Crier Likes Yak

Fan Favorite – Episode 11: Walked Her Doe

Episode 37: In-Spector

Enter TODAY if You Want to Compete in the O. Henry Pun-Off

Episode 36: Fright-Fall

Episode 35: Want ’em to Poll Us

VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Fan Favorite - Episode 10: Burrito Chorale - Rebroadcast

Special Tribute Episode: Cynthia MacGregor

Special Tribute Episode: Brian Agler

Episode 34: Philippino Chorale

Episode 33: Sigh, Then Bother Dave

Episode 32: The Word is Off the Cuff

Episode 31: Pun-Off Dinner 2019 Part 2

Episode 30: Two Sparrows, Clever Guys

Episode 29: Olden Guy

Episode 28: My Friends’ New Thrill

Episode 27: Of Giving Hayrides

Episode 26: A New Zoomin’ Pill

Special Mini-Episode With Erika Ettin

Episode 25: Clever, and Clever Again

Episode 24: Locked the Tushy

Episode 23: Pun-Off Dinner 2019 Part 1

Episdoe 22: For Your Valent-Eyes Only

Episode 21: Shoemaker

Episode 20: The Flying Dove Meme

Bonus Episode: Alexandra Petri Bye-Bye

Episode 19: The Man With the Golden Pun

Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 13: Bold Ringer

Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 11: Walked Her Doe

Episode 18: Driven to Pie

Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 11: Walked Her Doe

Fan Favorite Repeat Episode - Episode 13: Bold Ringer

Interview 5: Scott Hilburn

Episode 17: Die Monster! You’re clever.

Episode 16: Honor Match Testes Regret Service

Interview 4: Angelica Hanley

Episode 15: New Lonely Advice

Episode 14: Punderball

Interview 3: Cynthia MacGregor

Episode 13: Bold Ringer

Interview 2: Erika Ettin

Episode 12: Pun Russian Sith Love

Episode 11: Walked Her Doe

Episode 10: Burrito Chorale

Episode IX: Demise of Dry Talker

Episode VIII: The Fast Dead Guy

Episode VII: The Norse Jamaicans

Episode VI: The Burn of the Red Eye