Negin is joined by comedian Leah Bonnema and congressional candidate Lindsey Boylan to discuss the Mueller testimony, the UK’s new prime minister, and a recent trend of being sober but still drinking a little.

Rhea talks therapy parakeets, toilet mice and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Sets from Ahamed Weinberg, Kiran Deol, Jonah Ray and Debra DiGiovanni.

Paul and Amy boogie through 1994’s Quentin Tarantino indie breakout Pulp Fiction! They revisit the moment Pulp Fiction won at Cannes, ask what this film did right that so many imitators did wrong, and try to figure out what’s in the briefcase. Plus: Some of the couples you thought should star in a modern “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?”

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This week Kamau and Kevin discuss the 1995 science fiction film Virtuosity starring Denzel Washington. They talk about the lost Virtuosity episode, Russell Crowe being the most annoying villain, Denzel’s three looks, and whether or not this is Denzel’s worst movie.

This week, Erin gets into the brilliant mind of Massachusetts Senator Cindy Friedman and her mission to extend sexual harassment protections into the investment industry. Then, Bryan talks us through the fallout for lotion brand NIVEA after they rejected an ad pitch because they “don’t do gay”.

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

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’.

Musical guest Jason Hawk Harris joins improvisers Matt Apodaca, Kale Hills, Jake Sprague, Kathy Yamamoto, Malin von Euler-Hogan and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jason performs songs that inspire scenes about being warned by your doctor to stay away from the light, adopting a pet that shares your musical tastes, and getting annoyed at the bones in your coffee. Plus, kids brag about their deadbeat dads and the Council of Nicaea amps up the badass parts of the Bible.

This episode is sponsored by Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/IMPROV).

Teaching a class with Matt Donaher.

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Dr. Judith Owens, the Director for the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital, joins Adam this week to discuss sleep deprivation and mortality, the circadian clock of cells, jet lag tips and more. Plus, Judith answers burning sleep questions from the Factually! crew.

Actor and comedian Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss caller questions about a confederate flag t-shirt in Japan, telling your family they are problematic, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Actor/comedian Connor Ratliff (The Chris Gethard Show, UCB, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) embarks upon a quest to solve a very stupid mystery that has haunted him for two decades: why Tom Hanks fired him from a small role in the 2001 HBO mini-series, Band Of Brothers.

While investigating his own story, Connor talks with D’arcy Carden (The Good Place) about the nature of show biz success and failure, and asks the always eloquent Zach Woods (Silicon Valley) to gaze into his eyes.

Sasheer and Nicole break down Sasheer’s name (its Zam-AY-dah, not Zam-AH-dah). They come up with a game plan for Nicole to slip into Michael B. Jordan’s DMs, and write a tagline for high-weight capacity bunk-beds: “You big as fuck and like to sleep near the sun?” They decide what Toy Story toy they would be – a Raggedy Ann doll and putty – and revisit the 90s animated shows/movies they loved (with a rousing rendition of Eye-To-Eye). They answer an emotional listener question, and discuss being a third-wheel.

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

nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

(424) 645-7003‬

This episode is sponsored by Instacart (www.instacart.com code: BESTFRIENDS) and Openfit (text FRIENDS to 303030)

Singer-songwriter and incredible badass Kim Petras joins Jonathan to talk about her writing process and how her work is reshaping how people are listening to pop music.

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Comedian, writer, and podcaster Edgar Momplaisir (The Wokest) gets deep into the audio-visual weeds with Howard and the gang on another Who Charted! Edgar helps count down the Top Trending Songs on YouTube while they catch up on the new Lion King soundtrack and more. Plus, it’s all Beatles, Toy Story, and Netflix auteur theory during the Movie Chart, and Hugo shows his tough side as things get tense during the Hot Picks.

While Elsa hasn’t ever finished a degree, she’s definitely started quite a few of them. Enjoy this compilation of her scholarly attempts!

Colleen Ballinger (Miranda Sings) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with performing arts high school students, tap dancing, a Game of Thrones/Les Miserables/Nudist Colony musical, and more! With songs like “Full of Hot Air”, “Every Breath Belongs To Us”, “We Can Do It Together”, it’s the high school musical you’ve always wanted!

A caller opens up about a stigmatized condition and tells Geth about finding closure to a chapter of her life after hearing an old friend on Beautiful Anonymous.

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Matt likes this film, Matt doesn’t as much. Guess who’s who. But the worst Bond film is still better than the best non-Bond film, so let’s at least celebrate that with a feature-length commentary.

Raiza, Tony, Oscar and Carlos talk about the upcoming re-make of The Little Mermaid and what’s got everyone so heated about changing this old problematic film. Then the ‘Podcast Papi’ himself, Paul F. Tompkins stops by and chats about trying to be nicer and empathetic, being late to funerals, and the SAP crew wonders if Paul put his wife on a mailing list when they met. Finally PFT joins in on some improv fun. 

MOSHE KASHER returns to the show to do a very special commentary episode with The Boys.

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Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up working on the TV series Blossom, raising a child while in grad school, and the anxiety of live theater. Plus, Mayim looks forward to designing her own neuroscience curriculum and more as she shares what’s next for her after The Big Bang Theory.

This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/threequestions), Drop (code: QUESTIONS), and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS).

Kevin Bartelt and Yusong Liu, the producers of Hollywood Handbook and Doughboys, join forces to create their own instantly forgettable podcast. Each episode features heart to heart discussions, breathtaking interviews (of each other), captivating character studies (themselves), original short stories and even live music!

To mark the 60th anniversary of the original “Twilight Zone,” Gilbert and Frank welcome historian Gary Gerani, author NickParisi and Rod Serling’s daughter Anne Serling, to discuss one of the most groundbreaking programs in television history — and the man behind it. Also: Desi Arnaz leads the way, Ray Bradbury lends a hand, Richard Matheson joins the team and Anne reveals her dad’s favorite TZ actors. PLUS: “Rod Serling’s Night Gallery”! The brilliance of Bernard Herrmann (and Jerry Goldsmith)! Gilbert sends up Ed Wynn! Buster Keaton enters the Twilight Zone! And the panel picks their most underrated TZepisodes!

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Ify Nwadiwe (Nerdificent, Candy Dinner) joins Nick and Heather to discuss one of the worst games to be released on the Nintendo Switch so far, Vroom in the Night Sky. They talk bad driving games, the insane unlockables in the game, and the debut of a new segment: VO Theater.

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You can have too much money. (Not YOU specifically — you are a valued listener and deserve Scrooge McDuckian riches.) The world’s movie studios, TV networks, and other visual-fun production companies think they need an infinite budget to make the next ‘Star Wars’-type cultural phenomenon. But what if we told them the history of film & TV is packed with enormous successes that sprang from running out of money? And what if one of the prime examples of that is ‘Star Wars’ itself?

On this episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by working writers Hallie Cantor, Ben Joseph, and Chase Mitchell to see how the biggest movies and TV shows stumbled into great ideas by not being able to pay for their first idea. Discover which region-defining TV show was supposed to be set in the wrong city & state, which British national epic almost had zero style, which defining film of the 1980s achieved greatness by lying to the cops, and so much more.

Footnotes: https://www.cracked.com/podcast/15-great-movie-tv-moments-caused-by-budget-problems/

A new adventure begins as Arnie, Usidore and Chunt meet a wooden figure come to life in a seaside tavern.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Rodney the Figurehead: Justin McElroy
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Voice: Evan Jacover

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

This episode is brought to you by Illinois Office of Tourism (www.illinois.com) and Helix Sleep (www.helixsleep.com/MAGIC).

Actor and comedian Bryan Safi joins Scott and intern Gino Lambardo to talk about his podcast Throwing Shade celebrating it’s 400th episode, Cats the musical, and running the call center on the TV show 9-1-1. Then, 4th grade teacher Mr. Camp stops by to get some social advice. Plus, marine biologist Dr. Chet Mariongello stops by to discuss all things under the sea.

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Writer E. Alex Jung sits down with Cameron to discuss growing up in Florida, dreaming of a utopia, and how identity influences who you interview and write about.

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

Actress and comedy icon Julia Louis-Dreyfus feels a tad hopeful (but not really) about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

On the season finale, Julia and Conan sit down to talk about when it’s okay for their kids to hear them swearing, the melding of Veep and reality, how frustration can be good for you, learning via failure at SNL and much more. Plus, Conan responds to a listener looking for work as he and his team Review the Reviewers.

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Geth conducts a slightly regressive but well-meaning scientific experiment, Justin is replaced by a robot, and the gang plays “Reverse Hungry Jake.”

Guests: Josh Sharp, Michael Cruz Kayne, and Carmen Christopher.

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