Gilbert and Frank celebrate the holidays (once again) with actor-comedian Mario Cantone, who weighs in on a stocking full of essential topics, including the fearlessness of Mae West, the tortured genius of Judy Garland, the most unappreciated Rankin-Bass special and the recent “Rudolph” and “Baby, it’s Cold Outside” controversies. Also, Leslie Nielsen tackles Mr. Magoo, Shelley Winters scales a Christmas tree, Marlon Brando hops a ride with Michael Jackson and Frosty pals around with John McGiver. PLUS: The Walt Disney of Christmas! Munchkins gone wild! Deconstructing “Moonstruck”! Gilbert remembers his favorite holiday toy! And Mario picks the worst Christmas song of all time!

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!

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“No bad ideas in a brainstorm.” That’s a common saying that implies a darker truth: as soon as an idea leaves a brainstorm’s cocoon, and gets put into practice, it can metamorphose into a living, breathing disaster. After all, who knows how your theoretical idea would actually work? How can we put any idea into practice without testing it on millions of people first? And surprise — sudden mental left turn here — what if we already had a way to test all kinds of ideas, see how great they really are, and then easily make your life better by implementing them?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Adam Tod Brown (Unpopular Opinion) and Nick Wiger (Doughboys) for a worldwide brainstorming session. They’ll consider all kinds of real ideas, tested by real countries, that could upgrade life in America if we just had the courage to borrow them. The year’s almost over, so throw on some headphones and find out how copying the best laws from Sweden, Cuba, Taiwan and more places could be our first and best decision of 2019.

Footnotes: http://www.cracked.com/podcast/12-great-ideas-america-should-steal-from-other-countries/

Comedian Wanda Sykes feels trapped into being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Wanda and Conan sit down this week to talk about their mutual love of murder television, bowling with the railings down, and planning a vacation together. Plus, Conan gives a staff performance review. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821.

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Writer Ira Madison III sits down with Cameron to discuss going to Catholic school, how sometimes coming out means giving up privilege, and the childhood activities that predicted their career paths.

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John and Joe Wengert execute their dream of writing an episode of “Franklin & Bash” in real time, leading two rooms of all-star writers who’ve never seen the show. Neither have John and Joe. Featuring Eva Anderson, Brad Copeland, Noah Garfinkel, Gabe Liedman, Brad Morris, Theresa Mulligan, Monica Padrick, Marisa Pinson and Gareth Reynolds. With co-host Mary Kobayashi.

Casey and Danielle have added a bonus holiday show. It’s the last night in the nook. Literally. And who better to stop by than Casey’s beloved husband David and his hilarious and delightful friend Daniel Libman who share thoughts on Jax and Friends. And a very special surprise guest pipes in. Casey and Danielle pay tribute to Penny Marshall and to the even more beloved nook, where we have all spent so much time together. Merry Christmas and Happy LU Year! Also HUGE Congrats to Andy Cohen on his big news! 

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Jude goes to Melchester where a lonely Sue makes a startling confession.

The absolutely hilarious Sabrina Jalees is back solo on HOMOPHILIA to dive deep with Dave and Matt on waxing, colonics, proposing to her wife with floating grapes, deep breaths and “butt fears”. Plus, the story of her surfer sperm donor, getting pregnant, her son’s on-screen debut with Cher and more!

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Jessica St. Clair (WOMP IT UP!) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 ABC family holiday film Holiday in Handcuffs starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez. They talk about the rough lighting, party perms, Jessica’s Mario Lopez story, and Paul’s personal relationship with three of the cast members of the movie. Plus, everyone is determined to find out the truth behind Mario Lopez’s chest hair.

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Negin begins a much needed a holiday break in this episode featuring an cast of Fake The Nation All Stars. Negin is joined by Catie Lazarus, Benari Poulten, Carolyn Castiglia, Sydnee Washington, and Alissa Walker to talk about the beautifully complicated subject of having, raising, and genetically modifying children.

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In the beginning, Matty B created improv4humans. Then Matty B said, “Let there be a compilation of the greatest biblical improv scenes ever performed on this show”, and there was a compilation of biblical scenes. And Matty B saw the compilation, and called it the Best of The Bible, and he saw that it was good. And improv4humans continued to remain the greatest podcast in the universe, forever and ever, amen.

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It’s time for a holiday extravaganza! In this very special Wolf Den, Lex is joined by twelve guests from Stitcher’s New York office to talk about the Shows We’re Jealous Of. Featuring Jenny Barish, Andy Slater, David Murray, Will Carey, Jared O’Connell, Harry Huggins, Abigail Keel, Kelsey Butterworth, Julie Booth, The Reverend John DeLore, Christy Mirabal, Bill Irwin and Harry Nelson. And, in a Christmas miracle, a brand new jingle by Casey Holford and the Stitcher Choir.

(This is a rebroadcast from 10/09/2014. As the Put Your Hands Together team takes a break during the month of December, we invite you to enjoy this gem from our archives.) 

Grand sets from Bobcat Goldthwait, Jamie Lee, Chris Garcia, Katie Crown. Chat with Anthony Jeselnik, and your hosts Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher.

Scott, Paul and Lauren discuss escape rooms and sing commercial jingles for their feature segment.

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Paul & Amy earn their wings with 1946’s Jimmy Stewart holiday fable “It’s A Wonderful Life!” They wonder if Mary is actually a witch, explain why the term “Capra corn” is unfair, and play a very timely SNL parody. Plus: Karolyn Grimes, aka Zuzu Bailey, shares her memories of making the film.

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Bryan and Erin get cooking on a holiday batch of stories with this week’s Throwing Shade! First, Erin takes us through the efforts by the Michigan GOP to limit the powers of the incoming Democratic administration and why it’s a disaster no matter which way you cut it. Then, Bryan gives the lowdown on newly appointed White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, pointing out his extensive history of anti-LGBTQ policies and also the time he called his now-boss Trump a ‘terrible human being’. Happy Holidays!

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Stacking tables with Michael Carbonaro.

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The Pistol Shrimps take on The Pistol Shrimps White Elephant gift exchange at Matt and Amanda’s house. Matt and Mark call the yuletide action.

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Comedian, actor, and writer Shaun Diston (Wrecked) brings cheer and good tidings for a holiday Who Charted! Shaun helps Howard and the crew count down Billboard’s Top Holiday Airplay while counting down his own Top Who Charted Memories. Plus, they count down the most underrated holiday films on the Movie Chart, and Shaun shares his early DJing experiences and top female-led group of the year during the Hot Picks.

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Comedian Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s Ask Me Another, The Moth) joins Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers!

Games played: I Steno What You Did Last Summer, Dr. Mandela Show, and Dr. Bookmark

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Adam Scott Aukerman give listeners the gift of a new episode in which they discuss R.E.M.’s Christmas Fan Club Singles. Plus, Scott and Scott talk about treasured Christmas memories.

Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy, her autobiographical documentary Origin Story, a caller’s question about advertising photos with “Black Santa Claus,” and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

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This week Jon & Lauren watch the pilot and series finale of Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse’s epic sci-fi drama Lost! They figure out what makes Matthew Fox hot, laugh at the earthquake effects that haven’t aged well, and try to remember what the deal is with the finale’s parallel universe. Plus: What shows do you prefer watching week-to-week?

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Beth Porter is Green America’s Climate & Recycling Director, as well as the author of “Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System.” She joins Jonathan to talk all things recycling: what is is, how it works, whether plastic straws are as dangerous we’ve been told, how oil prices affect recycled plastic demands, and more.

Beth is on Twitter and Instagram @bethrecycles, and at www.bethrecycles.com. Her book “Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System” is available here.

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Model, writer, actor, legendary Twitter-er Yassir Lester joins Ali and Erin to talk about Holiday traditions, what they would spend imaginary money on, Fat Burning Pilates Crunch DVD, tattoo artist Delaney Renee, how they were late on 90 Day Fiance, and many more things you should know about.

A holiday classic is here again with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker and a new musical filled with diners, candles, a snowy winter’s night, original Christmas songs, coffee, cat and dog raps, and more! With songs like “Will This Be The Cup?”, “A Classic Action Man”, and “Candle Candle (Candle)”, all of your holiday wishes will come true with these new tunes. Plus, stay tuned til the end for the annual holiday tradition of the 12 Days of… you’ll see. 

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A real-life Frank The Tank living with hard-partying 18-21 year old college kids is studying geosciences with the goal of one day improving global water supplies. He’s struggled with some mental health issues, which has helped him provide guidance to his younger peers but he’s also learned a lot from them. The phone signal is a little crunchy at times but the phone itself has an origin story that makes it all worth it.

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Wildly successful comedy film director Peter Segal talks about how to achieve his creative goals while directing huge comedy stars like Adam Sandler and others.

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