Today’s Raised By TV guest is the incredible Ego Nwodim! She talks about growing up in Baltimore (which is not like The Wire), why Jamie Foxx doesn’t get enough credit, and her surprising favorite film. And also, poop stories.

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Actor Edgar Blackmon (Alone Together) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss having the race conversation with your kids, a caller who has a bias toward mixed people who have a white and black parent, a caller who needs advice on confronting her white co-worker about her dreadlocks, and more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Writer, actor and comedian Max Silvestri joins Howard and the crew for a pre-Thanksgiving Who Charted! Howard shares touching wedding tales and Max describes which pop stars he’d be comfortable around while they count down the Top 5 Trending Songs on YouTube. Plus, they get into the behind-the-scenes drama of the new Queen biopic and pitch pro-Grinch philosophies during the Movie Chart, and the Hot Picks inspire hot takes on spooky brunettes, Bill Maher’s Stan Lee diss, and much more.

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Actress P.J. Soles joins Matt this week to talk about her role as Lynda van der Klok in the 1978 John Carpenter classic Halloween. P.J. talks about why the way she said “totally” secured her role in the film, what it’s like to shoot a sex & death scene all at once, and her thoughts on her legendary death scene being recreated at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. P.J. also tells us her experience working with Bill Murray on Stripes, how she had to wrestle Rod Stewart for the jacket she would use for Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, and working alongside a very friendly Harrison Ford on the made for TV film The Possessed. Plus, filmmaker Jay Cheel of The Film Junk Podcast helps Matt face his Halloween fears on location during I Was Literally There Too.

Dr. Jessica Rett is an Associate Professor in UCLA’s Linguistics Department who joins Jonathan to discuss the power and nuances of words, breaks down the concepts of what “dog whistles” are, code-switching, how words evolve, endangered languages, and more.

Find Jessica’s work at http://linguistics.ucla.edu/people/Rett/index.html.

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The only French Canadian in Marina Del Rey, Sheline Lion (Janet Varney) joins Marissa and Listler for this week’s WOMP It Up! Sheline talks about how to tell when Canadians are in a fight, her sponsorship of the show, and leaving her adopted community. Plus, we’ll hear about Marissa’s unfortunate case of identify theft during “What’s Cheesing You?” and doorman obsessions on “Listler’s Love Lockdown” before Sheline digs up long lost memories of her original family for “Spotlight On.”

Actor, comedian and musician Flula Borg joins Jess and Zach for the most insane robotic OFF BOOK yet, packed with whalebots, submarinebots, computer-stuff blow holes, Roomba birds and more craziness. With songs like “We Are All Cars”, “It’s A Dream To Be A Submarine” and “Make It A Sky”, this new show will surely hydroplane into your heart. 

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Paul Lieberstein is best known to comedy fans for playing the dry, oft-annoyed character “Toby” on NBC’s “The Office”. Paul’s written, directed, and stars in a wonderful indie film “Song of Back and Neck”, and Kevin has a LOT of questions about it.

Ali Segel and Erin Mallory Long take over Get Up On This as the new hosts! Actor, writer, producer Katie Willert joins them to talk about producing live TV, Cracked After Hours, Betty Boop and Garfield inspirational memes, Tim Curry’s song “I Do The Rock,” how they were late on 90 Day Fiance, and many more things you should know about.

A cheating husband, drugs, stalkers, liars and flipping houses. This week’s caller is at a critical juncture in her life and is a little unclear on where the truth lies.

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REGGIE WATTS joins The Boys to prepare for the Hollywood Handbook Haunted House.

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends (old and new) back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actress Vella Lovell of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! Vella chats about which celebrity she would like to die in the arms of, the movie Hook, and being a kid watching TV trying to not get caught watching something she shouldn’t have. Then, they are joined by improvisers Kimia Behpoornia, Edgar Momplaisir, and Carla Cackowski, to improvise a story set in Grandma’s Kitchen. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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Bitch Sesh is Live from Vulture Fest with the most special guest Leslie Grossman who graces our heads and hearts with so many important thoughts and one AMAZING phone call. 

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Conan O’Brien and Scott meet in the middle as they chat about his new podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” on Earwolf, his treasured memory of spending a day with John Candy, and stealing the Robin costume from Burt Ward in college. Then, hoteliers Pat and Scat Hamptoncrat stop by to talk about making their home in Sandusky, Ohio a place for people to stay in. Plus, a special appearance from home maker Prudence Farth.

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Our brains have a few sets of guardrails…theoretically. One set should prevent us from claiming wild nonsense about ourselves, in particular if we know we can’t back it up. Another set ought to prevent us from falling for that garbage if other people pull it. But what if certain people don’t have that first limitation? What if they have the ability to lie beyond all reason, all the time? And what if the rest of us are liable to fall for it in spite of ourselves?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Danielle Radford and Jenny Jaffe for a trip through ridiculous lies and cons that never should have worked…and somehow fooled everybody anyway. They’ll explore historical and modern-day examples of utter shenanigans happening everywhere from Brazil to Paris to the Dominion of Melchizedek (don’t ask). And they’ll mull why people love perpetrating — and falling for — the dumbest tricks imaginable.

Footnotes: http://www.cracked.com/podcast/12-ridiculously-obvious-lies-cons-that-fooled-world/

Gilbert and Frank welcome back author, film critic and Hollywood historian Leonard Maltin, who shares his expertise on a number of topics, including the death of fanzines, the disappearance of movie theaters, the charm of “The Maltese Falcon” (both versions) and the appeal of New York-set films of the 1970s. Also, Zeppo breaks up the act, Laurel and Hardy bring down the house, Steve Allen plays Benny Goodman and Gilbert and Leonard remember their dear friend James Karen. PLUS: Keefe Brasselle! “The Buster Keaton Story”! In praise of “Ed Wood”! (and “Going in Style”!) Al Pacino remembers “Scarecrow”! And Leonard spends a day with Burgess Meredith!

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While the boys in the Tavern get ready for Chunt’s wedding, in Chicago Sarah encounters a magical being.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Sarah Maher: Sarah Maher
Spintax: Charlie McCracken
Fancy Blemish: Martin Wilson
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Tricia: Kate James
Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan Jacover
Editor: Garrett Schultz
Magic Tavern and Wiccan Knitting Theme Musics: Andy Poland
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Audio Assistance: Jason Knox
Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

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John talks to Pam Brady (South Park, Lady Dynamite) about writing with her on The John Larroquette Show in 1995, when he was also going to grad school to become a therapist. John’s best friend from grad school talks about what a terrible therapist he would have been. Pam’s best friend Theresa Mulligan (Lady Dynamite, Baskets) drops by to surprise her. And creators of The Middle — Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline — join the party to mark the series finale (and convince Mary to remove John’s “Lipstick Jungle” credit from the podcast’s opening titles).

Comedian and actor Will Ferrell feels awkward about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Will joins Conan along with trusty assistant Sona Movsesian and producer Matt Gourley to reflect on his unmatched commitment to comedy, sharing humble roots with Conan at The Groundlings, feeling good about bad reviews, and remembering the comedy bit Will performed on Late Night that got them both in trouble with Lorne Michaels.

Plus, Conan answers questions from fans about hair, Star Wars, and staff favorites. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821.

Will Ferrell’s new movie Holmes and Watson opens in theaters December 21st.

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Comedian Mae Martin sits down with Cameron live at the London Podcast Festival to discuss starting standup at 13 years old and her new book. Plus, Cameron chats with iwantPrEPnow co-founder, Greg Owen.

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The problem with funny people at work, a letter from a real marine, and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Skyscraper, shares his special Pick of the Week, and the Movie Bitches review A Star Is Born. Plus, an exciting update on next week’s episode!

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Michael’s invites his wife Martha back to comment on the book’s Bizarre Love Triangle.

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The incredible Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) joins Matt and Dave this week to dive deep in to all things musical theater, judging on Drag Race, meeting his husband at Equinox, and always being the one that got dumped. Plus, shoplifting, Catholic leather queens, and Dave and Matt chat Thanksgiving plans!

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Cody Lindquist (Two Beers In: A Tipsy Political Round Table) joins Negin to discuss voter turnout in the midterms and to determine how blue and wavey the results were. Then, the two weigh in on Amazon’s controversial scheduled delivery of a second headquarters, and whether the tech giant is a monopoly that needs to be controlled. Finally, they turn to the discussion to Monica Lewinsky in order to discuss: should Monica Lewinsky be discussed?

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Will Hines, Joel Spence, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ White Album! They’ll pick apart their favorite tracks from the 2018 remaster, inspiring scenes about introducing a friend with a confusing amount of names, a couple in counseling because of a disparity in sexiness, and a waiter with an invasive flirting style. Plus, Linda McCartney gets annoyed with Paul for writing songs about his dog, the Queen makes herself hated by children, and an older Elvis tries to come up with a fresh concept.

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Rhea talks West Elm, Farmers Only and “My Girl.” Sets from Mike Mulloy, Amy Miller, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Robby Hoffman and Ian Karmel, and a chat with Amy and Ian.

Scott, Paul and Lauren discuss puppets, prostitution and play Press Conference.

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Amy and Paul filibuster through Frank Capra’s 1939 political fable Mr. Smith Goes To Washington! They learn about Jean Arthur’s initial impressions of Jimmy Stewart, compare Capra’s visual style to Michael Bay, and explore the film’s pop culture legacy in depth. Plus: Jon Lovett of “Pod Save America” and “Lovett Or Leave It” weighs in on the lessons this film can offer today’s politicians.

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Bryan and Erin take up the good fight against bank tellers with attitude on this week’s Throwing Shade! First, Bryan discusses a tweet that outlines the ridiculousness of the all-too-common lie that queer parents “sexualize” their children and how straight parents are actually more often to blame for the same – or worse – behavior. Then, Erin takes us through the latest positive trend in South Korean feminism as women are destroying their cosmetics in defiance of a culture that emphasizes physical beauty above all else.

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’.

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Facing forward with Fahim Anwar.