How 'Bout This?
Comedy
About
Three of Australia's favourite improvisors Rik Brown, Jason Geary and Karl McConnell get together once a week to chat through the events of the week and follow their noses through an hour of absurdity that will make you laugh. Come to experience their special brand of conversational comedy, stay for the laughs. Enjoy! Facebook: www.facebook.com/sparkhowboutthis? Twitter: @hbtpodcast
Episodes
- Ep 565 - Pickled Rickles
The "Pickled Rickles" episode of How 'Bout This? features a discussion, a quiz, and a call from a prominent villain with their perspective on Shit Quiz. This episode is part of the Spark Podcast Network.
- Ep 564 - Docile Rage
This episode of How 'Bout This? features a discussion about host Rik's unusually calm demeanor. The episode is produced by Jason Geary and Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell, and Rik Brown.
- Ep 563 - Lock Out
Rik and Jason are exhausted after the Melbourne Comedy Festival. They discuss Rik's weekend and the general niceness of Melbourne's people.
- Ep 562 - HBTTP
Episode 562 of How 'Bout This?, titled HBTTP, mentions running on fumes. The episode is produced and edited by Jason Geary, with music by THE Robbie Ellis.
- Ep 561 - Manuka Boyz
The Manuka Boyz episode of How 'Bout This? features a generational quiz and a review of the cricket season, including future goals. The episode is produced by Jason Geary and the Spark Podcast Network.
- Ep 560 - Sexy Crow
This episode of How 'Bout This? features hot takes, a "Shit Quiz & Shitter Quiz," and a special guest. It encourages listeners to join their Discord and support the podcast on Patreon.
- Ep 559 - Violet Sniffin'.
This episode of How 'Bout This? features Shit Quiz, general chats, and the final Ricket Update of the season. The episode is part of the Spark Podcast Network.
- Ep 558 - Radalaide Cover Special
Jase and Rik recorded this "Radelaide Cover Special" early as they are attending the fringe in Adelaide. The episode includes music by Robbie Ellis.
- Ep 557 - Dearth Of Apples
This episode of How 'Bout This? includes a quiz, a discussion lamenting the lack of apple variety in supermarkets, and general chat. The episode was produced and edited by Jason Geary.
- Ep 556 - Drizzle Sizzle Fo Shizzle
This episode of How 'Bout This? is titled Drizzle Sizzle Fo Shizzle. It is described as the first of a double down to prepare for upcoming out-of-town seasons, featuring the usual content.
- Ep 555 - Big Pickle
This episode of How 'Bout This?, titled 'Big Pickle,' features hosts Jase and Rik. Discussions include a slow start, a jet-lagged Jase, and a visit from David Beckham who talks about family woes.
- Ep 554 - Hey, Hey, It's HBT!
The 'Hey, Hey, It's HBT!' episode of How 'Bout This? features chats, a quiz, cricket news, and several references to the show 'Hey Hey it's Saturday'. A trigger warning is included for discussion of suicide.
- Ep 553 - Wrong Batman
The How 'Bout This? podcast presents an episode titled 'Wrong Batman,' featuring segments like Random Facts and a 'Shit Quiz.' The episode also mentions support options via Patreon and a Discord server.
- Ep 552 - Artisan Putt Putt
This laid-back episode of How 'Bout This? was recorded live from Ocean Grove during a family holiday, centering around the topic of Artisan Putt Putt.
- Ep 551 - Efficient Chip
This episode of How 'Bout This? is a relaxed summer catch-up to begin the year. The description provides links to the show's Patreon and Discord, acknowledges the executive producers, producer, editor, and music contributor.
- Ep 550 - Reminismass 2025
This milestone episode of How 'Bout This? covers lists, reflections, and endings for the year 2025. The episode is produced by Jason Geary and executive produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell, and Rik Brown.
- Ep 549 - Good, Better, Best
The hosts are back after a break due to touring and illness, recording in the garage. They direct listeners to their Patreon page and Discord server.
- Ep 548 - Christmas Ninjas
This episode of How 'Bout This? discusses Christmas Ninjas, shares outing updates, talks about movies, and reviews quizzes. It also includes a Ricket update and information on supporting the show via Patreon and Discord.
- Ep 547 - Golden Boy Back Injury
This episode of How 'Bout This? discusses the cause of Jason's back injury, provides updates on solar panels, shares interesting random facts, and features a "Shit Quiz" and Riket update. It also promotes the show's Patreon and Discord com…
- Ep 546 - New Chants
This episode of How 'Bout This? covers chats, TV, facts, Ashes excitement, Shit Quiz, and a Riket update. It mentions the show's Patreon and Discord server.
- Ep 545 - Feels Like A Deal
This episode of How 'Bout This? touches on past work environments, team camaraderie, typography, astronomical facts about Jupiter, and includes several quiz segments. It also features updates on pinball and reflections on movies watched.
- Ep 544 - Short King
The How 'Bout This? podcast presents a short episode, 'Short King', due to a lengthy World Series of Baseball game. The episode includes a 'Shit quiz' and a segment for facts and updates.
- Ep 543 - Dog Whisperer
The How 'Bout This? podcast episode "Dog Whisperer" covers topics including Christmas Ninjas, potential arena sponsorships, a quiz, and a Ricket update, with insights from Karl.
- Ep 542 - UPDATE RETURNS
Ricket update returns for the summer, accompanied by movie and music recommendations, and a continuing quiz segment.
- Ep 541 - Subtext Subtitles
This episode of How 'Bout This? tackles the topic of subtext subtitles, alongside segments featuring random facts and quiz challenges. Information on supporting the show via Patreon and joining their Discord community is also provided.
- Ep 540 - New Beef
The How 'Bout This? podcast covers a variety of topics including a new 'beef' involving Jason, a quiz, and a cricket update. The episode is produced by Jason Geary and executive produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell, and Rik Brown.
- Ep 539 - Shmegg My Motlops
This episode of How 'Bout This? features a "shit quiz standoff" with host Sam. The episode is executive produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown, and produced and edited by Jason Geary.
- Ep 538 - 27 Guesses
In episode 27, titled '27 Guesses,' Sam guests on the Pod for Shit Quiz. The episode touches on the concept of a 'double down' and is noted to potentially enter podcast folklore.
- Ep 537 - Boast
In episode 537, titled "Boast," the "How 'Bout This?" podcast covers a range of topics including a 'Shit Quiz,' 'Shitter Quiz,' discussion on spreads, and content review. Listeners can engage further through the show's Discord and Patreon.
- Ep 536 - Everything's Appropriated
The How 'Bout This? podcast episode "Everything's Appropriated" covers topics including Humble Pie, business ideas, and a Shit Quiz. The episode is part of the Spark Podcast Network.
- Ep 535 - No More Werner In The Corner
Werner is leaving The Garage for Instagram, making Rik sad. The episode also touches on real estate talk. This podcast is part of the Spark Podcast Network.
- Ep 534 - Top 3 Veg
The How 'Bout This? podcast covers the topic 'Top 3 Veg'. The episode description suggests a slow start that becomes funnier, and directs listeners to a Discord server and Patreon page for further engagement.
- Ep 533 - Buh-Bown Your Ding
This episode of How 'Bout This? is titled Buh-Bown Your Ding. It features information on how to join the podcast's Patreon and Discord communities.
- Ep 532 - The Numberverse
In this episode of How 'Bout This?, Karl discusses pacing himself for a double down while Jason talks about his new gig. The episode also features Random Facts and a Shit Quiz.
- Ep 531 - Weak Jeans
The "Weak Jeans" episode of "How 'Bout This?" includes discussions on random facts, 501 jeans, a segment called Shit Quiz, and a guest appearance by Beckham.
- Ep 530 - A Really Shit Quiz
This episode of How 'Bout This? features a 'Shit Quiz' and a 'REALLY Shit Quiz'. The episode includes Rik's dis-track, listener questions, and details about the show's production.
- Ep 529 - The Gentle Caress Of Future History
This episode of How 'Bout This? features general chatter, irony, and random facts. It includes a segment called Shit Quiz and a guest appearance by Gordon Ramsey.
- Ep 528 - Most Times, Meet Your Heroes
This episode of How 'Bout This?, titled "Most Times, Meet Your Heroes," features fun discussions, numerous references, and a "Shit Quiz." The episode is produced and edited by Jason Geary.
- Ep 527 - Tall Boys And Late Revelations
The hosts of How 'Bout This? return after a break. This episode features random facts, the Shit Quiz, and casual conversation, with links to their Patreon and Discord.
- Ep 526 - Romantic Heroes
In this episode of How 'Bout This?, the hosts discuss topics including jeans rips, shaving, and what romantic hero archetypes they would embody. They also include a random fact and the Shit Quiz.
- Ep 525 - A Numerical Hi-Five
The podcast episode "A Numerical Hi-Five" from "How 'Bout This?" covers topics including incineration, a quiz, and random facts. The hosts also prepare a surprise for Rik and Karl.
- Ep 524 - It's For Living
This episode of How 'Bout This? explores the purpose of life, includes a segment with Sir David Beckham, discusses popcorn and action films, offers music recommendations, and features the SHIT QUIZ.
- Ep 523 - Childhood Horrors
This episode of How 'Bout This? covers childhood horrors with segments including 'Dungeon Crawl' and 'Shit Quiz,' exploring things that scared the hosts for life.
- Ep 522 - You Have To Say It Like That
This episode, titled 'You Have To Say It Like That,' covers topics including facts, fun, frivolity, farce, forgetfulness, and fury. It is part of the Spark Podcast Network.
- Ep 521 - How 'Bout Jhis?
In this episode of How 'Bout This?, titled 'How 'Bout Jhis?', the hosts engage in a 'Shit Quiz,' welcome a guest named Jackie, answer questions submitted by 'Thiseners,' and share science facts. The episode is part of the Spark Podcast Net…
- Ep 520 - Real Thoroughfare Energy
The 'How 'Bout This?' podcast hosts are back from tour and resuming their regular garage show schedule, including two episodes this week as they return to a Friday release day.
- Ep 519 - Die Happy
This episode of How 'Bout This? is titled 'Die Happy'. The description notes it's the second in a double episode to catch up after a week away, with expectations for things to stabilize.
- Ep 518 - Two Class System
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- Ep 517 - Day And Date
This episode of How 'Bout This? tackles the issue of dangerous dating apps and includes a story about getting trapped in a hole.
- Ep 516 - Diss Track Dropped
The 'How 'Bout This?' podcast episode 'Diss Track Dropped' features hosts discussing current events with energy and humor. A theme song challenge is presented to one of the hosts.