The Office Ladies are taking this week off, but we have a special New Years Eve memory shared by the one and only, Creed Bratton. We’ll be back January 8th with The Fire. 

For more Office Ladies content, head over to Stitcher Premium for the Office Ladies Candy Bag episodes, where Jenna and Angela answer more fan questions. For a free month of Stitcher Premium use code OFFICE. 

New Year, same pod. Andrew and Tawny welcome back Edgar Momplaisir (Culture Kings) to help ring in the New Year by helping listeners out with their questions. Topics include: people not knowing Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is black, the complexities of criticizing the black church and problematic fantasy gaming characters. Still dealing with racism in 2020? Hit us up at (323) 389-RACE.

Neuropathologist and Director of Boston University’s CTE Center, Dr. Ann McKee, joins Adam to discuss CTE or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated head injuries that affects the NFL and other sports. Dr. McKee explains just how common and devastating CTE is, why we can’t yet identify CTE in living patients, and the origins of her “Brain Bank.”

In the fall of 2019, Jonathan released his book “Over The Top,” where he disclosed his HIV positive status. The occasion prompted Dr. Watkins-Hayes to write an op-ed on the subject in the NY Times, and inspired the two of them to get together to discuss issues they are both passionate about.

Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes is a Professor of Sociology and African American Studies and Faculty Fellow at Northwestern University. Her first book is “The New Welfare Bureaucrats: Entanglements of Race, Class, and Policy Reform” and most recent release is “Remaking a Life: How Women Living with HIV/AIDS Confront Inequality.”

Follow Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes on Instagram @celestewatkinshayes, on Twitter @watkinshayes, and on Facebook @celeste.watkinhayes. Learn more about Dr. Watkins-Hayes’ work at www.celestewatkinshayes.com

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Nathan Jansen (Baby Wants Candy) joins Zach and Jess live from the Chicago Podcast Festival for an all new musical packed dinner parties, pocket birds, and more. With songs like “We Need Super Hubba Ralph Right Now”, “A Vase, A Vase, A Vase, What Is a Vase?”, and “Talking Peacocks”, it’s the perfect musical for bird lovers! Plus, stay tuned for a special Happy Paul F. Days treat at the end!

Listeners (including a surprising number of aspiring novelists) called in for a series of brief one minute calls to tell Geth their goals, hopes and plans for 2020.

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Happy New Year Con-gregation! Scams are all about hindsight so we got together with our good friend Oscar Montoya (Spanish Aquí, Bless The Harts) to look at our favorite scammer of the decade, habitual political line-stepper and possibly my soulmate, Mina Chang! 

Research: Sharilyn Vera

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1080356

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIhWGIUGboE

https://www.thecut.com/2019/11/unfortunately-i-love-mina-chang-state-department-scammer.html

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gyze3b/this-senior-state-department-officials-resume-was-extremely-bogus

https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-mina-chang-from-state-department-career-2019-11

https://twitter.com/ksieff/status/1194342219664232454?s=20

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/how-did-mina-chang-get-state-department-job-first-place-n1091516 

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This week Tony retires from making Que Te Pica’s songs and asks the listeners to vote on their favorite past Pica songs, and the crew looks back at the past decade, and discussing where they’ve been, where they are, and where they’re going. Then comedian LGND (@lgndfrvr) drops by to talk shop, his Tecla Award for Best Comedy Content Creator, and being confused for a rapper. And like always, the show wraps up with a fun improv set with an appearance from Snoop Dogg.

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This week Get Rich Nick goes to Tijuana! The Nicks travel south of the border and partake in Mexico’s famed pharmaceutical tourism. They hunt down the pharmacy recommended by the mysterious “Greg” from last week’s episode. Will they find the drugs they’re looking for? Will they be able to sneak contraband across the border? Will this episode one day be used against them in a court of law? Act cool, don’t do anything stupid, and stick to the plan to listen to the conclusion to Get Rich Nick become drug mules for a day!

Comedian Sabrina Jalees talks with Andy Richter about coming out to her family, her most valued lessons in finance, reinventing herself in high school, and how having a baby has changed her worldview. Plus, Sabrina talks about her new TV show Carol’s Second Act plus what she’s learned about the importance of being open and honest about yourself.

The Boys welcome Culture Kings hosts EDGAR MOMPLAISIR and JACQUIS NEAL to the Earwolf family.

The crew play through a classic game of “Two Lies and a Truth” to get to know one another better.

Will Forte gets in bed with Nick and Megan to discuss when they would visit if they could travel through time, The Bachelorette and exploring the New Zealand countryside.

Scott and Paul F. Tompkins continue the Best of CBB 2019 countdown as they countdown numbers eight through five as voted by YOU listeners. Tune in Thursday for Part 4!

This episode is brought to you by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Dashlane.

Claudia the Witch returns, as Chunt and Usidore fight to save Arnie’s life.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Claudia: Beth Melewski [secondcity.com]
Lincoln: Evan Jacover

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

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Alex Berg (Bajillion Dollar Properties, The Goldbergs) joins Nick and Heather to discuss WarioWare Inc! They talk about the fast paced manic energy of the microgame series, Berg’s experience being Crash Bandicoot, and more!

The Kings are back! Edgar Momplaisir and Jacquis Neal have returned to the airwaves and are bringing you more Culture Kings in 2020 on Earwolf!

If you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve on “December 31st”, you’re doing that because of one emperor, one much-younger queen, and a pope who revised those lovers’ work. That’s right: three dead people are why billions of us hoist champagne at a specific annual minute. Isn’t it strange how much of the world runs on that schedule? Isn’t it odd how we accept a life of obtuse month lengths and confusing leap days? And did you know the WEIRD CALENDARS RABBIT HOLE goes so much deeper than that?

On this episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt rings in “the new year” with comedians/podcasters Billy Wayne Davis and Danielle Radford. It’s a special double-topic show, beginning with the strange history and complex present day of the “normal” calendar. Then they’ll explore the most obscure, bizarre, and theoretical calendars from world history, many of them invented to fix that pope-y dating system you might’ve planned a party around.

Footnotes: https://www.cracked.com/podcast/6-brain-stretching-calendar-systems-you-never-knew-existed/

Author, comedian, and former senator Al Franken is already a f***ing friend of Conan O’Brien’s.

Al and Conan sit down to talk about favorite SNL sketches that never made it to air, doing ‘The Brain Tumor Comedian’ with Tom Davis, shutting down George Harrison’s drunken piano playing, and the jokes that failed to land with guests of The Al Franken Podcast. Plus, Conan follows up on the resurfacing of his correspondence with iconic writer E.B. White.

Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations from 2019, featuring clips from Episode #87 with Jazzmyne Robbins, Episode #100 with Adam Rippon, and Episode #75 with Rep. Mark Takano.

HDTGM presents a Holiday re-release of the classic Reindeer Games episode with a special introduction from Paul and Jason!

Join us this Christmas as we discuss one of the worst holiday-themed movies to come out two months after December, Reindeer Games.  We talk about terrible open-mouthed kissing, how much Ben Affleck likes pecan pie, and a strange cameo by Ashton Kutcher.  Also, we learn all about Paul’s intimate relationship history with his mom.  Joining us this week is Who Charted’s Howard Kremer who helps us learn about symbolism and what the holidays really mean.  There are no reindeer games here! Happy holidays from How Did This Get Made!

This episode is brought to you by State Farm.

Writer and humorist Jill Gutowitz joins Matt and Dave to discuss the ‘step on me’ energy of Big Little Lies, getting emotional after a Wild Rose viewing, and pushing past the reductive nature of dating apps. Plus, reconciling different takes on Taylor Swift with her girlfriend, re-teaching herself how to get excited about being in a relationship, and powering through panic attacks at 30,000 feet.

This boxing day, Negin is joined by John Hodgman and Selena Coppock to discuss whether AI should be doing our menial tasks. Then she talks holiday traditions with Benari Poulten and John F. O’Donnell.

Paul & Amy continue their Best of The Decade miniseries, picking their favorite films from each year of the 2010s! This episode focuses on the years 2016-2019, and they’ll discuss a misunderstood technical achievement, a groundbreaking horror debut, and a centuries-spanning meditation on death, among many others. Plus: looking back on an infamous Oscar debacle.

Next week is the final episode of our Best Of The Decade series! Follow us on Twitter @Unspooled, get more info at unspooledpod.com and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Photo credit: Kim Troxall

Scott, Paul and Lauren discuss personal trainers, changing your name and play One-Word Impressions

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Happy Holidays (and Boxing Day) from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they countdown numbers eleven through ninth of the Best CBB episodes of 2019 as well as the number one LIVE episode as voted by YOU listeners. Tune in next week for Part 3!

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This holiday season Joel and Mitra give listeners the gift of advice on topics ranging from lying to your dream crush, whether you should make the move to a big city, sexting with a father, and more.

Ask us some q’s! Our number is 323-334-0371 + our email is: urgentcarepod@gmail.com CONTACT US, IF YOU DARE!

This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/urgent).

Musical trio WILD joins improvisers Vic Michaelis, Ronnie Adrian, and Will Hines for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! WILD performs songs that inspire scenes about the stress of answering the front door, taking vengeful inspiration from poetry, strong stances on hugging, and a volunteer club’s intense oath of entry.

On this week’s Throwing Shade, Bryan talks about right-wing pundit Alan Keyes and his endorsement of a “miracle drink” which he claims cures everything from HIV to autism. Spoilers: it’s full of bleach. Then, Erin gives it up for Finland’s new prime minister, 34-year old Sanna Marin, before diving into stories about an initiative to make “virginity testing” a felony in NY State and a study about how women respond to the warped body images that Instagram loves to promote.

And make sure to check out Deeper Shade of Shade on Stitcher Premium, where Bryan and Erin interview their favorite friends of the show. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/shade and use promo code ‘SHADE’.

The most important person to Casey and Danielle is their Astrologer (yes, even more than their families) and she is back on Bonus Sesh. Mrs. Heidi Rose Robbins graces us with her presence and she has much to say about their lives, their future and that of their listeners.