Sassy the Cat, Chance the Mutt, and Shadow the Collie are living the good life with their boy and his parents in Malibu. But when the boy gets taken to his grandmother’s house in Eagle Rock, the three animals promise to find him and protect him at any cost. Thus begins an inspiring, heartwarming, and sometimes disturbing adventure through Los Angeles you’ll never forget. This is A Dog’s Journey Homeward. Starring Ali Ghandour, Dan Lippert, James Mannion, Hillary Matthews, Ryan Rosenberg, and Pam Murphy.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).

Bryan and Erin catch up after Labor Day before getting into their stories from the week! First, Bryan talks about NFL player Ryan Russell, who currently stands as the only active LGBTQ athlete in all four major professional sports leagues, before discussing the “Straight Pride” even in Boston and its ties to violent white nationalist groups. Then, Erin digs up the uncomfortable beginnings of the reproductive health industry and the unethical practices that have continued within it up through today. Plus, recommendations!

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/SHADE code: SHADE) and Calm (www.calm.com/SHADE).

Lying in wait with Bobby Moynihan.

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The Teacher’s Lounge is coming to Earwolf September 18th! Your favorite hosts return to their roots at Hamilton High School to talk to some of your favorite and new characters. They’ll also explore interviewing guests who aren’t in character about their high school experiences. 

Stay tuned to hear more on September 18th!

Sasheer Zamata (Best Friends, SNL) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss caller questions about a husband’s racist impressions, boundaries in friend groups, and more. Plus, comedian/writer Joey Clift joins Andrew to discuss Dior’s Sauvage perfume ad which has Native American cultural appropriation and features Johnny Depp. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Historian and author of the book “Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless”, Dan Albert joins Adam this week to talk about what led to the universal car, the 1890’s bike craze, selling more than just a mode of transportation, and more!

This episode is brought to you by Kiwi Co (www.kiwico.com/FACTUALLY).

This episode starts deep with Nicole and Sasheer sharing their feelings on gun control, religious experiences, and wonder if Missy Elliott is speaking in tongues. Nicole asserts that boats are the MOST romantic place, and she and Sasheer wonder what it would be like to steal the Liberty Bell. They take a quiz on if they are soul mates, answer a listener question about being a hot mess in a friendship, and more!

Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:

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(424) 645-7003‬

This episode is sponsored by Weeknight Kitchen with Melissa Clark podcast, Astro Poets podcast, and Lola (www.mylola.com code: BESTFRIENDS).

Ditas Katague is currently the Director of the California Complete Count Office for the State of California. Ditas and Jonathan sit down to discuss the importance of the census, what you need to know, and dispel myths about the population count.

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Comedian and host of improv4humans Matt Besser returns to Who Charted to celebrate his upcoming stand-up special Pot Humor! We’ll hear Billboard’s Heatseeker Albums, plus a Bonanza quiz and a hot Rock take during the Movie Chart. Later, Besser conquers the Hot Picks with his own specially curated chart, treating our ears to some of the best new music out there.

Pre-order Pot Humor here.

This episode is sponsored by BlueChew (www.bluechew.com code: CHARTED).

Creators of the award-winning critically acclaimed musical The Green Room (Stephen Foster, Rod Damer, and Chuck Pelletier) join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a hot dog feast, a Royal Court, jesters, and more! With songs like “The King Has Ordered a Hot Dog”, “Little People”, and “Who Would Have Ever Thought That a Bunch of Makers Would Make It to the Ball”, it’s a royal musical you’ve been waiting for!

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On a very special episode of How Did This Get Made, June is joined by her co-author Kate Black to discuss their brand new book Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World. June and Kate discuss how they came up with the idea for the book and what they learned along the way. Plus, they take listener questions about everything from feeling qualified to how we can challenge the system while working within it.

The Boys have SONA MOVSESIAN on the show to learn how to trick Conan.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THEBOYS), Tool, and Harry’s (www.harrys.com/HANDBOOK).

To buy a new Hollywood Handbook CamelBak water bottle, go to podswag.com/theboys.

This caller gives listeners a PSA: go to the doctor! She’s managed to maintain an inspiringly positive disposition even after what she thought was just bloating turned out to be something much more serious.

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This week Raiza calls Carlos out on his use of emoji’s. This inspires a bigger conversation on how everyone uses emoji’s differently, the crew talks about their favorite emoji’s to use, and Tony brings up Furries (sí, Furries!). Then the amazingly funny comedian, Rhea Butcher stops by to chat about their upcoming stand up tour, showing up for people, and their roll as a villain on Good Trouble. Finally, Rhea dusts off their improv skills and jumps in on the fun. 

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Get Rich Nick is off to the races! This week the insanely funny C.J. Sullivan teaches the Nicks all the ins and outs of horse betting. Ever wonder the difference between a trifecta and a quinella? An extacta and a superfecta? A jockey and a horse? CJ breaks it all down and then everyone heads to the track. Did they win or lose? You can bet on it!

This episode is brought to you by Tool and BlueChew (www.bluechew.com code: GETRICH).

Every Captain needs a good catchphrase… if only Tucker could remember his own. So, to help him out we’ve compiled together all of his mistakes!

Actor Dax Shepard talks to Andy Richter about being raised by a single mother, feeling the need to win every interaction, casting what-ifs, and the pitfalls of having a public marriage. Plus, Dax breaks down why he considers himself bad at picking what’s best for him.

This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (HelloFresh.com/threequestions80 code: THREEQUESTIONS80), Betterhelp (betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), and Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet podcast.

Actor Brendan Scannell sits down with Cameron to discuss his new show Bonding on Netflix, starting comedy in LA, and coming out at 13.

This episode is sponsored by Briogeo (briogeohair.com code: QUEERY).

One of the Original Titans of Comedy, Anthony Jeselnik joins Scott to talk about baseball, his new show Good Talk, and on the spot politics. Then, children’s author Maximilian McSillystein stops by to promote his new book of nursery rhymes. Plus, motivational speaker Art Ketel One drops by to preach self love.

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A sea witch appears on deck.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Calarion the Sea Witch: Sarah Haskins 
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

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

Seven Dragons and a Baby Cover: Savants of Soul    

Comedy historian Jeff Abraham and producer-filmmaker Burt Kearns discuss their new book, The Show Won’t Go On and provide fascinating backstories on the untimely (and unusual) passings of Dick Shawn, Joe E. Ross, Al Kelly, Parkyakarkus and Karl Wallenda (among others). Also, Moe Howard wears a dress, Sid Caesar packs heat, Burt Reynolds gets a paint job and Paul Anka tears down Wayne Newton. PLUS: Carmen Miranda’s final bow! The poetry of Buddy Hackett! The history of the “bullet catch”! The strange death of Washington Irving Bishop! And Jeff and Burt attend the Jerry Lewis auction!

This episode is brought to you by BlueChew (www.bluechew.com code: GILBERT) and MyBookie (www.mybookie.AG).

“What if the Marvel Entertainment Monolith never happened?” That alternate historical premise might sound insane to you if you were born after the turn of the millennium. But here’s two things you Post-9/11 Babies may not know: “Y2K” was a big weird panic that’s funny in hindsight, and Iron Man used to be a niche unknown thing. Within the past 11 years, random comics characters like Captain America and a raccoon with a gun went from minor doodles to global megastars. And on this episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by two full-on comics experts (Cracked’s own Cyriaque Lamar and comedy’s own Joey Clift) for a look back at how the dominant entertainment property of the 2010s sprang from one low-level Marvel employee and a whole bunch of lucky breaks. Discover the handful of left-field casting decisions, little kid focus groups, and Samuel L. Jackson dogged obsessions that sent billions of dollars flying in whole new directions and changed your past decade of moviegoing.

Footnotes: https://www.cracked.com/podcast/12-shockingly-important-near-misses-marvel-movie-history

Jesse Farrar, Stefan Heck, and Rob Whisman (The Go Off Kings) join Nick and Heather to discuss the N64 RPG Quest 64. They talk about annoying encounter rates, awesome video game soundtracks, character names and more!

This episode is brought to you by Tool, Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com/played80 code: PLAYED80), and MyBookie (www.mybookie.AG code: PLAYED).

Conan and Dana revisit Hitler, Elvis and the Kennedys in the bunker. Tracing the evolution of the rock star. Jimmy Stewart gets lucky.

This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), Atoms (www.atoms.com/CONAN), KiwiCo (www.kiwico.com/CONAN), and MyBookie (www.mybookie.ag code: conan).

Veteran award-winning comedian Chris Gethard shares his definitive guide on how to make it in New York comedy. Plus, when a popular advice comedian talk show host dies it’s up to co-host Justin and his co-host Maya to find a replacement.

Guests: Maya Sharma, Meg Stalter, and Richie Owens

Linda Ciarimboli has worked in the Costume Department for Conan for years. Linda joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about her work on the Comic-Con shows, the Mascots That Shouldn’t Dunk sketches, as well as her work on many films such as Batman Returns. Then, Conan writer Andres du Bouchet joins Mike and Jessie to talk about sometimes starting with an accent for a character he’d like to perform, his idea for a sitcom featuring characters that have appeared on Conan, and the cut “Broda” sketch for Comic-Con.

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Recorded live from Charleston, South Carolina, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 2008 romantic comedy The Hottie and the Nottie starring Paris Hilton. They talk about June auditioning for the role of the Nottie, earth suits, the stalker, farts, and much more.

This episode is brought to you by Bombas (www.bombas.com/BONKERS), World of Warcraft Classic (www.wowclassic.com/howdidthisgetmade), and Starbucks Triple Shot Energy Drink.

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Actors, improv performers, and podcast hosts Oscar Montoya and Tony Rodriguez join Matt & Dave for this week’s Homophilia! They talk about what’s on their playlists right now, dancing or sitting at concerts, and the attractiveness of Rick Moranis. Oscar divulges about his Are You The One crush, Tony shares his realizations on dating, and what they present on dating apps. Also #HiImTrash, Tinder vs. Grindr, and coffee dates being too business-y.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: HOMO)

Despite Jude’s pleas, Sue’s grief leads her to believe she must go back to her first husband to save her soul. And Michael continues to work through his issues with Jack-Jack.

This episode is sponsored by Petronics (www.petronics.io/OBSCURE code: OBSCURE)

To celebrate what is definitely not the end of summer, Negin debuts all new conversations from the Fake the Nation Vault. Featuring conversations with Connie Wang, Christian Finnegan, Lindsey Boylan, Leah Bonnema, Seena Ghaznavi and Selena Coppock.

This episode is sponsored by ModCloth (www.modcloth.com code: FAKE).