Barcast Comedy Podcast
Hosted by Barcast Comedy
A comedy game show where two hosts grill guests, usually other comedians, with a barrage of absurd "Would You Rather" questions.
This is less a traditional interview show and more a structured comedy game. The core is a relentless barrage of "Would You Rather" and other bizarre hypotheticals designed to generate quick, funny reactions from the guest, who is usually a fellow stand-up comic. The hosts treat it like a sport, sometimes including physical challenges like speed-drinking a Capri Sun.
“The show's relentless focus on the "Would You Rather" format as the entire engine of the interview is its key distinction. Unlike shows that use hypotheticals as an occasional icebreaker, Barcast makes it the main event, creating a fast, game-like energy.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by comedians Zach McNamara (on-air "Zach Barcast") and "OldSchoolCurt," Barcast Comedy is a weekly podcast centered around a game of "Would You Rather." Each episode features a guest, typically another comedian, who is subjected to a rapid-fire series of absurd hypothetical questions, personal inquiries, and pop culture debates. The hosts actively participate, sharing their own answers and creating a fast-paced, conversational, and game-show-like atmosphere.
Credentials & credits
- Stand-up Comedian
- Podcast Host
Other ventures
- OldSchoolCurt's YouTube Channel (@badguylar)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Duck Marry Kill…Jun 28, 2026 · 25s
- 02My roommate has never seen The OfficeJun 26, 2026 · 2 min
- 03Medusa’s Pubes are Snakes?Jun 25, 2026 · 8s
- 04Would You Rather be the Pope or President?Jun 24, 2026 · 13s
- 05Will Harambe Kid Go On Podcasts?Jun 24, 2026 · 13s
- 06Guess Whose Singing the National Anthem?!Jun 23, 2026 · 21s
- 07
- 08How many Geese Can You Take, Would You Rather Ft Shanel HughesJun 10, 2026 · 34 min
Notable episodes
- 01My roommate has never seen The Office
A viral stand-up clip where host Zach McNamara recounts pranking his roommate by telling him plots from 'The Office' as if they were real events from his workday.
- 02Would You Rather Be the Pope or President? Ft Presidential Candidate Clarissa White
This episode features the recurring absurd question about Medusa's pubic hair and a guest who comedically announces her run for president.
- 03How many Geese Can You Take, Would You Rather Ft Shanel Hughes
A representative episode showcasing the core format, including the signature opening question about bar fights and the absurd animal-fighting hypothetical.
What you'll be asked on this show
Zach, the primary host, runs a high-energy, game-show-style interview. He kicks off nearly every interview by asking the guest if they've ever been in a bar fight, setting a casual and slightly chaotic tone. From there, he launches into a relentless series of "Would You Rather" and other absurd hypotheticals, rarely dwelling on one topic for long. He doesn't probe deeply but instead uses the questions to generate quick, comedic reactions. Zach frequently shares his own answer after the guest, making it feel more like a game he's playing alongside them than a formal interview.
The show is primarily a two-host interview format, though some uploads are short clips or stand-up routines. The main episodes are built around a rapid-fire Q&A game with a guest. Co-host OldSchoolCurt has a dedicated segment where he asks a question.
Questions Barcast Comedy keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Barcast Comedy reaches for it.
personal
5- Q.01
“Have you ever been in a bar fight?”
This is his signature opening question for almost every guest, setting a casual and slightly rowdy tone.
- Q.02
“If you had to sing a song flawlessly to live, what song would you pick?”
A recurring high-stakes question to test a guest's musical confidence and memory.
- Q.03
“What's the dumbest way you've ever injured yourself?”
This question is designed to elicit a funny, self-deprecating personal story.
- Q.04
“If the world was to explode in 5 minutes, what's the last song you'd play?”
A question to reveal a guest's personal taste and sense of humor under pressure.
- Q.05
“What's your fourth favorite movie?”
A non-standard personal preference question designed to avoid a canned answer.
hypothetical
4- Q.01
“Would you rather [absurd choice A] or [absurd choice B]?”
This is the core format of the show, used repeatedly with increasingly bizarre scenarios.
- Q.02
“How many [animals, e.g., geese] do you think you could take in a fight?”
A common absurd hypothetical used to gauge a guest's misplaced confidence.
- Q.03
“You're immortal and can only be killed by one common item. What is it?”
This question prompts guests to think strategically about a fantasy scenario.
- Q.04
“Do you think Medusa's pubes are also snakes?”
An example of the show's most absurd and juvenile thought experiments, designed purely for a laugh.
game
1- Q.01
“Fuck, Marry, Kill: [three characters or mascots]?”
A classic party game applied to pop culture figures, often used as a segment closer.
pop culture
1- Q.01
“You're trapped in the last TV show you watched. Where are you?”
This question, often from co-host OldSchoolCurt, creates a scenario based on the guest's recent viewing habits.
money
1- Q.01
“A genie offers you $10k a night, but you're teleported into a random person's bedroom for 60 seconds. Do you take it?”
A classic risk/reward scenario that forces a guest to weigh morality against financial gain.
Signature segments
- · Would You Rather Questions
- · The Capri Sun Challenge
- · Opening Question: "Have you ever been in a bar fight?"
- · Old School Curt's Question
- · Duck, Marry, Kill
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show primarily books up-and-coming stand-up comedians who are game to play along with the absurd, fast-paced format.
- Clarissa Whiteon Would You Rather Be the Pope or President? Ft Presidential Candidate Clarissa White - Barcast Comedy
- Shanel Hugheson How many Geese Can You Take, Would You Rather Ft Shanel Hughes
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show does not appear to have external sponsors in the reviewed episodes. They promote their own social channels and have mentioned a subscriber-based giveaway (a toaster at 10k subs).
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Barcast Comedy
People also ask
- What is the real name of the host, Zach Barcast?
- The host Zach Barcast's real name is Zach McNamara.
- Who are the hosts of Barcast Comedy?
- The podcast is hosted by two comedians, Zach McNamara (known as Zach Barcast) and his co-host, OldSchoolCurt.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It's a comedy interview show where the hosts ask a guest, usually another comedian, a series of absurd "Would You Rather" and other hypothetical questions.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Barcast Comedy is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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