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PODCAST

Two Dummies

Noah Bender and Devin Ruskin

Tune in every Thursday to hear Devin Ruskin and Noah Bender interview a mix of their funny friends and the most interesting niche TikTok creators! Noah and Devin agree on everything and nothing at the same time, so bickering often ensues. It’s a whole barrel of fun! Follow @twodummiespodcast on Instagram/TikTok and @twodummiespod on Twitter!

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All Episodes

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59: The Dating Game (w/ Charlie Hall)

Two Dummies ·

2021/02/16

Love is in the air! For their Valentine's Day episode, Devin and Noah talk to the hilarious actor and comedian Charlie Hall (Love Victor, Moxie)! They test how good of a match Charlie would be on their version of The Dating Game where the only contestant is Devin! Sparks fly!? Other topics covered include how you would hide a body, the perfect first date, and applauding when the airplane lands. This episode's Dumbest Things of the Week concern grabbing someone else's coffee cup, day-of-the-week

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00:44:39

58: Grilled Cheese! (w/ Brandon Max & Dad)

Two Dummies ·

2021/02/09

Brandon Max (@itsbrandonmax) and his dad have earned over 1.7 million followers on TikTok, thanks to their amazing energy and chemistry! Their comedy videos often center around disagreements, silliness, and food! When you think GRILLED CHEESE, you think Brandon Max! They also happen to be two of Noah and Devin's favorite online content creators! Together, they get into Brandon and Dad's video-making process, their obsession with the comedic potential of food, making videos with strangers in public,

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57: Love Guru (w/ GLAM)

Two Dummies ·

2021/02/02

Everybody say love! Devin and Noah welcome back one of their favorite returning guests, GLAM (formerly Lady Glam Glam)! GLAM is a social media superstar! She's 62 years young and we're proud to be her little glam babies... She joins the Dummies to dispense some love wisdom and answer some tough romance advice questions! They also discuss GLAM's recent re-brand, her coinage of the term "power-wife," how often to say "I love you," and more! This week's Dumbest Things of the Week... concern a

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00:55:31

56: Live From New York (w/ Luke Null)

Two Dummies ·

2021/01/26

Luke Null is a comedian and actor best known for his stint as a cast member of Saturday Night Live season 43! He and the Dummies discuss the process of auditioning and booking SNL, Luke's philosophies on improv, those crazy SNL after-parties, plus some special insider info about the bathrooms at 30 Rock! This episode's Dumbest Things of the Week... concern a broken car battery, an awkward customer service phone call, and a rampantly unpleasant bodily odor. Follow Luke! @Luke_Null on Instagram and

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55: Zoo Pals

Two Dummies ·

2021/01/19

No guest this week! Devin and Noah go solo dolo and discuss their mutual love of animal-themed plates, play a rhyming exercise called the "coochie game," then play a rollicking round of One Word Impressions! This episode's Dumbest Things of the Week concern car screams and a scary noise in the middle of the night. Follow theDummies on social media! @twodummiespodcast on Instagram & TikTok @twodummiespod on Twitter Noah @bendernoah on Instagram & TikTok @bigtimebender on

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00:47:43

54: Pun Queen (w/ Janani Krishnan-Jha) @J.Mayamusic

Two Dummies ·

2021/01/12

This week, Noah and Devin's guest is Janani Krishnan-Jha (@j.mayamusic), a singer-songwriter, activist, and pun champion who happens to be one of Noah's oldest friends! This past year, Janani has totally blown up on TikTok, garnering 92k followers and counting! She just released her debut single based on her love of Greek mythology, "Achilles Heel," which you can stream by clicking here! They discuss Janani's newfound TikTok following and her various wild celebrity encounters, then play a game of

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00:35:31

53: The Perfect Animal (w/ Noah's Cousin Jojo)

Two Dummies ·

2021/01/05

Moo! Baa! Neigh! Devin and Noah welcome on their youngest guest ever, Jojo Kiedman! Noah's cousin! Jojo is super funny and has lots to say about cute animals! Together, they build the "perfect animal," limb by limb, feature by feature, then play a game called "What Does the ___ Say?" where they assign sounds and calls to animals that don't have a sound associated with them! This is a silly one! This episode's Dumbest Things of the Week concern a wayward bidet, trouble eating with a broken clavicle,

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52: Professor of Comedy (w/ Matt McMahan)

Two Dummies ·

2020/12/29

We're getting academic this week! The Dummies interview Professor Matt McMahan, Assistant Director of Comedic Arts at Emerson College. Matt is a performance scholar, an improviser, a Ph.D., and one of Devin and Noah's all-time favorite teachers. He teaches Evolution of Comedy, Performing Improv Comedy, Performing Sketch Comedy, and Why Did the Chicken? Fundamentals of Comedic Storytelling. They discuss what makes falling funny, Matt’s upcoming book on 18th-century Italian theatre in France, his

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51: Ratatouille Musical (w/ Emily Jacobsen)

Two Dummies ·

2020/12/22

“Remy, the ratatouille, the rat of all my dreams!” This week, Noah and Devin interviewed Emily Jacobsen (e_jaccs on TikTok), the originator of the Ratatouille Musical, which has been absolutely blowing up the internet the last couple of months. Her ode song to Remy the rat has snowballed into an online cultural phenomenon, mobilizing the talents of hundreds of professional and amateur theatre-makers. Together, they dish about Emily’s creative process, her reaction to how far the Ratatouille Musical

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00:58:10

50: 50 Dates, 50 States (w/ Matthew Wurnig)

Two Dummies ·

2020/12/15

Happy 50th! It's our golden anniversary! This week, we're talking to Matthew Wurnig (@50dates50states), who recently went viral on TikTok for doing 50 zoom dates, each with a person from a different state! We talk zoom dating strategies, making the first move, and the self-awareness that comes from rewatching yourself go on 50 dates. This episode's Dumbest Things of the Week concern a tweaked back muscle, a cookie dough mishap, and the ethics of ghosting someone. Follow Matthew! @50dates50states on

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00:39:34

49: Noah's Biking Buddies (w/ John Hagen and Mark...

Two Dummies ·

2020/12/08

During the pandemic, Noah has been spending more time with his Dad's biking bro group than with friends his own age. This week the Dummies welcome on John Hagen and Mark Dooley, two hilarious guys Noah has known for ten years, through community theatre and high school, now cycling together every week! They talk hot dog technique, John's stint as a math-focused TV host, and play a game of "Would You Rather: Fitness Edition." This episode's Dumbest Things of the Week concern a crazy flat tire,

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00:47:30

48: What's the Jewishest...? (w/ Ben Zieper)

Two Dummies ·

2020/12/01

Shabbat sha-damn! The Dummies welcome on their very funny friend Ben Zieper! Ben is an incredibly sharp comedian, producer, and fellow jew! They go hard with the Judaism this week, as they discuss offensive jewish jokes, who to let into your LinkedIn network, and play a game that asks "what is the jewishest...?" from series of categories that include "candy," "animal," "non-jewish celeb," and more! This episode's Dumbest Things... concern a cat vomiting on a painting, expecting an important phone

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00:46:15

47: Gabagool! (w/ Joey Dardano)

Two Dummies ·

2020/11/24

Ay! Oh! Ova here! This week's guest is the hilarious Joey Dardano! Joey is a Brooklyn-based stand-up comedian and podcaster with a hysterical TikTok (that's how we found him)! The Dummies and Joey discuss growing up in south Florida, Joey and Devin's mutual obsession with poop, Italian deli meats, arts college, and the current state of live outdoor comedy. This episode's Dumbest Things of the Week concern falling off a bike, misjudging the weather, and receiving hate comments from 11-year-old Harry

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46: Shark Tok (w/ Katie Ann Magyar)

Two Dummies ·

2020/11/17

Raaarr! What sound do sharks make? Devin and Noah's guest this week is Katie Ann Magyar, a dancer and environmental activist who has combined her passions into wonderful art! She also makes hilarious videos on TikTok in a shark costume! Noah welcomes her to the community of silly niche animal TikTok performers. Cluck! Together, they discuss their respective experiences making content in silly animal suits, Katie Ann's history of ocean activism, Katy Perry's shark-filled Super Bowl performance, and

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45: Political Partayyy (w/ Devin's Mom)

Two Dummies ·

2020/11/10

Victory! Noah, Devin, and her mom celebrate the win of President-Elect Biden and mourn the failure of the Chicken-Baby presidential ticket. They discuss their respective election reactions, Noah’s first two gigs as a birthday party character performer (one went great, the other... not so much), and have a call-in interview with two of their favorite recurring guests, Truck Driver Bob and Truck Driver Jim! Only one of them voted for Tr**p the second time and the other is pissed! This ep’s Dumbest

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44: Why Did the Chicken? (w/ Mike Bent)

Two Dummies ·

2020/11/03

Devin and Noah welcome on Mike Bent, a world-class comedian/magician and comedy professor at Emerson College! They go deep and discuss Mike’s love for roadside attractions, his early years in the 80’s as a “weird act” comedian, what makes chickens so ripe for comedy, how to repel bullies, and what to do if you’re not funny. This week's "Dumbest Things of the Week" concern Devin falling out of the shower, a miscalculated 3D print job, and Noah getting kicked off Twitter. Not to be missed! Follow the

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00:57:54

42: Put Me in Your Will (w/ Kasey Leibas)

Two Dummies ·

2020/10/20

Yee-haw! The Dummies welcome on their good buddy Kasey Leibas from their days in the Emerson comedic arts program! She is a bona fide smartass and makes us laugh to no end! They discuss Kasey’s awkward interaction with a new co-worker, play a rollicking game of "Smash or Pass," then answer some questions about uninvited houseguests and whether it’s appropriate to ask a dying friend to include you in his will. And much MUCH more! Follow Kasey @ kaseydoesstunts on Twitter Subscribe to her podcast My

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00:49:35

41: Bad Boy Contest (w/ Tanner Voss)

Two Dummies ·

2020/10/13

It's getting steamy in here! Devin and Noah welcome on Tanner Voss, TikTok thirst trap SENSATION! He's earned over 300k followers by modeling and creating fantasies in his bedroom! What an exciting and salacious conversation this was! Together, they discuss Tanner's creative process, Noah's large diet coke spillage mishap, Devin's disastrous prom, and how much is TOO much time to spend with an ex. Plus, Devin pits Noah against Tanner to see which would make the better "Bad Boy Boyfriend!" Follow

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00:55:05

40: Nice Guy Contest (w/ Chris Petrone)

Two Dummies ·

2020/10/06

Devin and Noah welcome on Chris Petrone to talk about his recent ascent to TikTok fame and acclaim for making lifestyle videos reminding guys to keep tampons and other essentials in their bathrooms, for those times when that special lady is over. Awesomesauce! Together, they discuss couples costumes, the appropriate time to say "I love you," and fragile masculinity. Speaking of fragile masculinity, Devin pits Noah versus Chris in a contest to see who can be the better "nice guy" boyfriend. And don't

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00:42:41

39: You Need to Cool Off (w/ Devin's Mom)

Two Dummies ·

2020/09/29

Devin’s mom is back on the podcast! We go deep and talk about the ways Devin used to be punished as a kid, play a lovely round of “Who’d You Rather? (Young Male Movie Star Edition),” discuss Noah’s childhood obsession with “grossology,” and answer some Dear Abby 1991 questions about locking your kids’ doors at night and a certain promiscuous neighbor. Check out Noah’s new rap song “Cool Chicken” !!! Boc boc boc !!! soundcloud.com/bendernoah/coolchicken Follow the

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