Strip Mall Think Tank

Strip Mall Think Tank

Starburns Audio LLC

Episodes 316
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode Dec 2024

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Weekly
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Episodic
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feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

Comedians Jake Johannsen and Jeff Cesario try to solve stupid, small problems with the help of their weekly guest.

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Recent Episodes

S1E6 #12 - Norman Chad

Dec 20, 2024 37m

The voice of The World Series Of Poker Norman Chad gets advice on how to handle those line-cutter punks at the grocery store and helps Jake handle long distance in-law issues — All while in a corner…

S1E9 #11 - Ben Rosen

Oct 28, 2024 39m

Writer Ben Rosen’s shower has a nearly Satanic mix of four knobs but only one nozzle, and our analysis would make NASA proud. Plus if you want me to eat crab legs, well, you got another think…

#10 - Paul Reiser

Sep 25, 2024 37m

The great Paul Reiser joins us for a mad dash through resumé padders, Steve Schirripa-voiced car horns and Jake’s bottomless gravel driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

S1E9 #9 - Ben Mankiewicz

Aug 02, 2024 52m

TCM super-stud Ben Mankiewicz sucks us into the pet-peeve-filled world of movies and right onto the screen for a classic crime trope. Plus, Jake solves the whole dirty carpet thing.👍🏻 Learn more…

S1E8 #8 - Jon Gabriel

Jul 17, 2024 54m

Writer and pundit Jon Gabriel joins Jeff and Jake for a historic SMTT: first-ever “update on a previous problem,” and “best solution ever!” Here’s a hint — if you go to Phoenix and walk into a room…

S1E7 #7 - Bill Scheft

May 08, 2024 1h

Comic/author Bill Scheft launches into Manhattan’s new $15 Mid-town driving fee, I scream into the void that is Frontier Fios, and Jake kinda doesn’t want his daughter to drive. The Tankiest SMTT…

S1E6 #6 - Jackie Kashian

Apr 20, 2024 39m

Jackie Kashian’s cucumber problem is quickly solved but serves as a bridge that somehow takes us to her shirtless on a hot summer night in Wisconsin Dells. I’m not even sure how. Learn more about…

S1E5 #5 - Brian Regan

Feb 28, 2024 54m

Brian’s Dry Cleaner Dossier gets a thorough going over, and he and I give Jake a clear path to sever ties with “Dr. Nick.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1E4 #4 - Jake, Jeff and Gary

Jan 31, 2024 54m

We tackle Jake’s Wooden Shoe Dilemma (the Dutch take it on the chin) and then solve Gary’s Evil Hair Dryer issue. I’m exhausted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#3 - Brad Williams

Jan 10, 2024 54m

The hilarious Brad Williams joins Jake and Jeff to figure out why bank tellers can get Nate Bargatze and Matt Rife confused and think it’s okay, why Jake may carry tennis balls when he crosses the…

#2 - Alonzo Bodden

Nov 29, 2023 55m

Some entitled jerk letting his dog off the leash is ruining Alonzo’s day, and we decide an Army of Karens is the best solution. Plus a fun tangent into Jake's password hell! Learn more about your ad…

#1 - Greg Fitzsimmons

Nov 03, 2023 48m

The first-ever STRIP MALL THINK TANK - hosted by Jake Johannsen and Jeff Cesario w/guest Greg Fitzsimmons. Nothing better than amateurs solving problems. This ep: Jake’s vacation goes sideways and…

Vent Day!

Oct 19, 2023 33m

Special Writers’ Room. Jeff vents on Wisconsin football, Gary vents on the Chargers. It had to be done or someone was gonna get hurt. This is actually what goes on in a lot of writers’ rooms when…

two-for-one: Josh AND Ben Mankiewicz Pt. 2!

Sep 27, 2023 31m

From “Dateline” it’s Josh Mankiewicz and from TCM it’s Ben Mankiewicz, both talking weak Yom Kippur knowledge, Sam Donaldson, being yourself, and as a bonus, a couple of Josh’s Chet Waterhouse…

two-for-one: Josh AND Ben Mankiewicz Pt. 1!

Sep 20, 2023 36m

From “Dateline” it’s Josh Mankiewicz and from TCM it’s Ben Mankiewicz, both talking writing approach, family dynamics, scary early gigs, and so much more. Killer stuff. Learn more about your ad…

THE GREAT GREG PROOPS PT.2

Sep 13, 2023 40m

Comedian Greg Proops (“Who’s Line Is It Anyway?”) has a new album out called “French Drug Deal,” and in Pt. 2 he describes his fortuitous road to “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” the importance of the back…

THE GREAT GREG PROOPS PT.1

Sep 06, 2023 31m

Comedian Greg Proops (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) has a new album out called “French Drug Deal,” and he talks gettin’ high in high school, Bay Area music, the closeness between jazz and standup and…

MST3K’S Frank Conniff Pt. 2

Aug 30, 2023 30m

Droll and hilarious Frank Conniff talks about moving from MST3K to major network sitcoms and on to a string of awesome and eclectic projects that let him grow his own demographic. Learn more about…

MST3K’S Frank Conniff Pt.1

Aug 24, 2023 39m

The great Frank Conniff (MST3K, Sabrina, Drew Carey) discusses the tough but serendipitous route that led him to Minneapolis and ultimately, the gig on Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Learn more about…

From intern to show runner: Mat Harawitz Pt.2

Aug 16, 2023 43m

Mat Harawitz takes us on the wild journey through what seems like a dozen sitcom gigs, at times literally swinging vine to vine to the next gig. Must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Strip Mall Think Tank has published 316 episodes since January 2018, covering topics in Comedy, Society & Culture.

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