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Reggie Watts' Theme Song Axed From 'Comedy Bang Bang' Podcast

Reggie Watts' theme song for 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' podcast has been removed, following his removal from festivals.

By · Published August 24, 2026  17:30 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026  13:38 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
  • Primary Driver: Reggie Watts' theme song for 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' podcast has been removed, following his removal from festivals.
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The theme song for the 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' podcast, performed by Reggie Watts, has been removed. The change follows Watts' removal from several festivals.

According to Rolling Stone and Stereogum, the decision came after a Rolling Stone article. Watts has denied responsibility for his ex-girlfriend's death. According to Yahoo and PennLive.com, Watts has called the allegations "dangerously false".

Watts' theme song was axed from the podcast, according to Variety.

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Why was Reggie Watts removed from festivals?

Watt's removal from festivals follows a Rolling Stone article.

What is Reggie Watts' response to the allegations?

Watt's denies responsibility for his ex-girlfriend's death, calling the allegations "dangerously false"

Has Reggie Watts' theme song been removed from 'Comedy Bang! Bang!'?

Yes, the theme song has been removed.

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