SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins
with Paul F. Tompkins
June 29, 2020
EP. 200.6 — Spontaneantion Presents: The Neighborhood Listen!
Guest Paul F. Tompkins , Nicole Parker & Maria Blasucci
On the very first episode of The Neighborhood Listen, local CVS pharmacist / host Burnt Millipede (Paul F. Tompkins) and local realtor / host Joan Pedestrian (Nicole Parker) discuss a lost green parrot, a mystery whistler, and all things Doug (Brett Morris). Plus, we meet Vanity (Maria Blasucci), a suspicious “carrot red-haired” woman who was caught snooping on potted plants. Make sure to listen and subscribe to THE NEIGHBORHOOD LISTEN, Tuesdays on Earwolf!
December 31, 2019
In honor of Superego’s Sixth season (out Wednesday 1/8 only on Stitcher Premium), we are releasing another episode of Superego Forgotten Classics into the free feed! Plus stay tuned for a sneak peak of season six of Superego. Superego Forgotten Classics is a bold interpretation of Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights.’ with Paul F. Tompkins as Heathcliff and Nelly Dean, Matt Gourley as Catherine and The Messenger, Mark McConville as Edgar Linton, Dr. Joseph Mellancamp, and Zilla, James Bladon as Lockwood and Landlord Earnshaw, and Narrated by Jeremy Carter.
January 21, 2019
EP. 200 — Charleston, South Carolina
Guest Busy Philipps , Carl Tart , Craig Cackowski , Maria Blasucci , Eugene Cordero , Amanda Lund , Colleen Smith , Janet Varney , Jean Villepique , Shaun Diston & Tawny Newsome
Paul F. Tompkins says hello and goodbye on this edition of Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s very special guest is Spontaneanation’s first and final guest, Busy Philipps of Busy Tonight! They chat about what Busy’s themed restaurant would be and why. Then, they are joined by improvisers Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston, Amanda Lund, Tawny Newsome, Colleen Smith, Carl Tart, Little Janet Varney, and Jean Villepique, to improvise a story set in Charleston, South Carolina. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).
January 13, 2019
EP. 199 — The Jail Underneath Disneyland
Guest Eban Schletter , Sarah Burns , Nyima Funk & Victor Yerrid
Paul F. Tompkins pleases theme song rippers on this week’s Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s very special guest is Spontaneanation’s own Eban Schletter! Then, they are joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Nyima Funk, and Victor Yerrid, to improvise a story set in The Jail Underneath Disneyland. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).
January 6, 2019
EP. 198 — In a Magician’s Apartment
Guest Open Mike Eagle , Ally Beardsley , Chris Grace & Jacquis Neal
Paul F. Tompkins has some fun laughing and welcoming listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle! Then, they are joined by improvisers Ally Beardsley, Chris Grace, and Jacquis Neal, to improvise a story set In a Magician’s Apartment. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/PFT code: PFT), Palm (www.palm.com), and Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
December 30, 2018
EP. 197 — A New Year’s Day Brunch at a Hotel Restaurant
Guest Dave Holmes , Laci Mosley , Oscar Montoya & Santina Muha
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners on the eve of a New Year back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is comedian Dave Holmes of Homophilia! Then, they are joined by improvisers Laci Mosley, Oscar Montoya, and Santina Muha, to improvise a story set at A New Year’s Day Brunch at a Hotel Restaurant. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
December 23, 2018
EP. 196 — Inside the Organist’s Room at a Baseball Stadium
Guest Craig Cackowski , Janet Varney , Marc Evan Jackson , Annie Savage , Hal Lublin & Mark Gagliardi
Paul F. Tompkins wishes listeners a very Merry Christmas on a new Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guests are The WorkJuice Players aka Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Little Janet Varney. Everyone chats about monkeys they’ve worked with then improvise a story set Inside the Organist’s Room at a Baseball Stadium. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by Palm (www.palm.com) and The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast.
December 16, 2018
EP. 195 — Orlando, Florida: Live from The Bell House
Guest Matt Rogers , Eugene Cordero & Tawny Newsome
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is comedian Matt Rogers of Las Culturistas! Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero and Tawny Newsome, to improvise a story set in Orlando, Florida. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Palm (www.palm.com), Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT), and Robinhood (SPONT.robinhood.com).
December 9, 2018
EP. 194 — Parking Lot At A Phish Concert: Live from The Bell House
Guest Natalie Walker , Eugene Cordero & Tawny Newsome
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes theatre patrons and listeners at home back to Spontaneanation live from The Bell House in Brooklyn! This time out, Paul’s special guest is singer/actress Natalie Walker! Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero and Tawny Newsome, to improvise a story set at a Parking Lot at a Phish Concert. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, ButcherBox (www.butcherbox.com/spont code: SPONT), and Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
December 2, 2018
EP. 193 — 1910s Home Being Renovated In Hudson River Valley
Guest Erin Gibson , Jordan Black , Stephanie Courtney & Gary Anthony Williams
Paul F. Tompkins loves that he caught you listening to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is Erin Gibson of Throwing Shade! Erin chats about which weapon she would prefer be used to kill her, why ghosts aren’t afraid of technology, and Michael Myers being too cool to run. Then, they are joined by improvisers Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, and Gary Anthony Williams, to improvise a story set at a 1910s Home Being Renovated In Hudson River Valley. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).
November 25, 2018
Paul F. Tompkins cries tears of joy as he welcomes everyone back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is comedian/writer/actor Patti Harrison! Patti chats about which neighborhood she would be in Los Angeles and New York, why she hasn’t been to the dentist in 14 years, and the TV series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shulie Cowen, Chad Westbrook, and Ify Nwadiwe, to improvise a story set in a Hospital Parking Lot. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
November 19, 2018
EP. 191 — Grandma’s Kitchen
Guest Vella Lovell , Carla Cackowski , Edgar Momplaisir & Kimia Behpoornia
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends (old and new) back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actress Vella Lovell of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! Vella chats about which celebrity she would like to die in the arms of, the movie Hook, and being a kid watching TV trying to not get caught watching something she shouldn’t have. Then, they are joined by improvisers Kimia Behpoornia, Edgar Momplaisir, and Carla Cackowski, to improvise a story set in Grandma’s Kitchen. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is sponsored by Robinhood (www.spont.robinhood.com), Leesa (www.leesa.com/pft code: PFT), and Stitch Fix (www.stitchfix.com/PFT).
November 11, 2018
Paul F. Tompkins says “I love you” and welcomes you back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actress Jameela Jamil of The Good Place! Jameela chats about where she plans to spend the apocalypse, Target being her favorite place on Earth, and the 3 times she broke her nose. Then, they are joined by improvisers & The Good Place all-stars Maribeth Monroe and Marc Evan Jackson, to improvise a story set in a Target. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show podcast and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/PFT).
November 4, 2018
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all including Daredevil to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is writer and co-host of “Keep It,” Kara R. Brown! Kara chats about who is her secret crush right now, getting the first ever Distinguished Alumni Award from her small private school, and believing that weddings are not a big deal. Then, they are joined by improvisers Jaime Moyer, Mary Sohn, and Tim Baltz, to improvise a story set in A Jiffy Lube Waiting Room. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
October 28, 2018
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the live London audience to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is broadcaster/writer/nice person Starlee Kine! Starlee chats about her relationship with God, her sister’s Shakeology phase, and recently having a full on sister fight in public. Then, they are joined by improvisers Tawny Newsome and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set at A Train Platform. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and Robinhood (spont.robinhood.com).