Spring break seems to be wrapping up in Cancun, but the Teachers are still here (along with some infamous assassins). Todd tests his new app Napster, Sam is running a seven layer boat, and Bill performs at a penny peep.

The Grey Lady is the success story of the digital media age, but is it coming at the expense of other publications around the country? Veteran of online media, founding Editor-in-Chief of BuzzFeed News and now New York Times media columnist Ben Smith joins Adam this week to discuss the shockwaves that have rocked the media industry, and future prospects for the local journalism we desperately need.

Queen, did you know that there was a literal doctor teaching a class on happiness at literally Yale?! Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology at Yale University and the host of The Happiness Lab podcast, gives Jonathan a redux version of her iconic Yale course about the science of happiness and shares tips for boosting our spirits even when we’re not near the people and places that usually bring us joy. It’s time to get in touch with our vagus nerves!

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We’re back Undercovers this week with 2/3 of the hilarious show, Podcast: The Ride! Jason Sheridan and Mike Carlson join Jess, Zach and the fam band to talk and sing about “Ludwig von Koopa”, “Watto” and “Duffy and Shellie May”, the Disney bears. 

A trans man talks about what it’s like living with his gf post breakup and still sleeping in the same bed. He and Geth discuss masculinity.

This week Raiza, Tony, Carlos, and Oscar check in with each other as they talk about trivia strengths and weaknesses, finite media, celebrating birthdays during quarantine, and best birthday’s they’ve ever had.

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What’s poppin, con-gregation? This week Open Mike Eagle is on the pod to break down the hip hop hoax from across the pond. Then, the work place accident one man fell for, but his insurance company didn’t. 

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Comedian Michelle Wolf talks with Andy Richter about being encouraged to fart in her youth, writing for Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Daily Show, and the disproportionate response to her White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

MARIA BAMFORD teaches The Boys how to be pleasant.

Sorry catches up with Nico and learns about her experiences growing up on Mauk.

Scott celebrates the 11th Anniversary of Comedy Bang! Bang! with co-host Jason Mantzoukas, fan favorites, plus newcomers. Special guests joining the celebration are treasure hunter Brock Lovett, intern Gino Lambardo, social media expert Francesca Bolognese, singer Roland Gift, and Dairy Queen. Thanks for listening for all these years!

Chance Morris AKA Sodapoppin (Twitch) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the extremely difficult platformer Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy. They talk about getting started with WoW, speedruns, how completing difficult tasks becomes satisfying, and more.

This episode is one bumpy ride. Joined by none other than MEATBALL, this is kiki that screams! Gaga could never. Like the Koolaid man, these two are coming through your roof with mental health and mozzarella sticks. Tune in for a nude leotard with a furry vagina as these two go from young hoes to drunk aunties. 

The evil wizard twins Snaken and Schnenessa Freshgrave reach out to Arnie, Chunt and Usidore for some help now that they’ve graduated.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Schnenessa: Jess McKenna
Snaken: Zach Reino
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Tricia: Kate James

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai
Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz
Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas
Editor: Sage G.C.
Special Assistance: Ryan DiGiorgi
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Theme Music: Andy Poland

This country has a disease and there’s only one cure for it – America’s first black female doctor. Fighting racism and sexism with a stethoscope and a tongue depressor, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler healed her way into trailblazer status on this weeks History: The Shequel, hosted by Erin and Ciara.

Sam Bailey (Dear White People, Brown Girls) joins Edgar and Jacquis to talk about knowing each other before, MTV’s the Challenge, and more!

This week Beverly questions what modern children would do without an iPhone in front of them.  She also provides updates on Lainie’s progress in therapy and Rachelle’s adventures in Costa Rica. Then Bev speaks with child behavioral consultant and author, Joe Newman, to discuss children who don’t always play by the rules. 

Original release date: March 23, 2020. Filmmaker Alice Wu sits down with Cameron to discuss her new movie The Half Of It (now available on Netflix), her first film Saving Face, and acknowledging that discomfort is sometime necessary to make art.

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen get in virtual bed to discuss home decoration, discovering musical talent and surprising each other in the best ways.

Actor Ted Danson feels oddly comforted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Ted and Conan sit down to talk about false humility, being recognized (while wearing a mask), and pandemic farts. Plus, Conan shares a touching clip from the set-up of the remote recording.

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On the Season 2 premiere of Inside Conan, Conan O’Brien himself joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about his quarantine lifestyle, how the guest interviews for the Conan show are being recorded, where he got his Jeff Goldblum recommended eyeglass frames, his early days in LA with his writing partner Greg Daniels, and why his iconic beard has yet to return.

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Welcome to the first episode of Yo, Is This Raciest?, where Andrew, Tawny and Team Yo answer voicemails that are “too hot” for the main feed! They take calls about their merch maybe causing some confusion, polyamorous people co-opting the language of marginalized groups, and more! Stay safe out there and call in if you have a racism question: 323-389-RACE. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, head over to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code YO!

Aisling Bea joins Jameela to talk about why women should brag, being the face of loneliness, her tv show This Way Up, the power of your period, and buying a house with money from jokes. 

The dangers of flour, how to tell your next door neighbor to stop being polite, and more on this week’s mini-sode! Paul offers advice as he opens up the Paul Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions for Bloodshot, and shares a deleted scene from the Bloodshot episode about Harry Potter. Plus, find out which movie will be covered next week!

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Writers R. Eric Thomas and Todd Masterson join Dave and Matt for back-to-back interviews on a jam-packed Homophilia! First, they chat with Eric about his new memoir Here for It, revisiting The Wiz, marrying his husband the pastor, and the Cinderella story that led to him writing for Elle. Then, they catch up with Todd Masterson about Coscto kombucha, rising to Insta-fame with ‘Gay Fat Friend,’ reverse-educating his parents and more.

Joan Walsh and Aaron Jackson join Negin to weigh in on Trump’s meat processing mandate and the rent strike. They also have tips on how to make a love connection at a Zoom wedding.

Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna score a 2-on-1 private audition for The Kingston-Mitchell Trio with Tommy Little, one of the legendary folk group’s original members. What starts off as an audition quickly turns into a collaboration and a lyrical dissection of The Kingston-Mitchell Trio’s most iconic hits. Can Zach & Jess prove their melodic capabilities and be inducted into the new trio? Tune in to find out!

This week Joel and Mitra / Mitra and Joel give listeners advice on topics ranging from standing with a roommate in regards to a rent strike, if it’s cheating to subscribe to a girlfriend’s friend’s OnlyFans, confronting a friend about their racial preferences in dating, and more.

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Paul & Amy gawk at 1916’s D.W. Griffith silent spectacle Intolerance! They praise the eternally cool Mountain Girl, ask if Griffith was the original ‘troll’ director, and marvel at the ambition on display in the oldest film on the AFI list. Plus: Unpacking your thoughts on Yankee Doodle Dandy.

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