This week’s Wolf Den is two guests for the price of one, as Lex speaks with two entrepreneurs in the field podcasting. First, Lex talks with Dan Franks, co-founder of Podcast Movement, the first ever dedicated podcast convention. They discuss the history of the convention, from its Kickstarter origins to its 5th year with over 2000 attendees. 

Then, stick around as Lex interviews the young co-founder and CEO Bradley Davis all about the unlikely origins of the of new podcast directory startup Podchaser, which he calls the IMDb of podcasts.

Bryan and Erin come at you fast this week with updates from the world of Cher! Erin discusses the not-so-surprising news that Scott Lloyd, head of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, helped pay for his own abortion despite prohibiting detained immigrants from access to the same services. Then, we’ll hear Bryan’s take on Irish PM Leo Varadkar’s statement regarding the Catholic Church and Pope Francis’s inaction before friend of the show Adam MacLean returns to share his latest recommendations.

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’.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/SHADE code: SHADE), Scentbird (www.scentbird.com/SHADE code: SHADE), and Sagely Naturals (www.sagelynaturals.com/pages/SHADE code: SHADE20).

Musical guest Sarah Shook joins improvisers Billy Merritt, Laci Mosley, Aman Adumer, and Matt Besser for a special improv4humans! Sarah performs songs that inspire scenes about having your friend’s back during a knife fight, inappropriate expressions of grief, and instructions for how to smoke while having sex. Plus, karaoke singers riff on Dwight Yoakam and a pet owner tries to return his lemon of a dog.

This episode is sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.NHTSA.gov).

Framing it up with Andy Daly.

This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/PARDO), Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com/PARDO60), and LightStream (www.lighstream.com/PARDO).

Matt and guest co-host Paul Rust are joined by actors Robbi Morgan, Melanie Kinnaman, and Shavar Ross of the Friday The 13th franchise live from the Dynasty Typewriter theater in Los Angeles! They talk about how Robbi feels about being the first of many deaths to kick off the franchise as Annie the hitchhiker, Shavar aka Reggie the Reckless not knowing he was going to film a horror film, and Melanie having to scream over and over again to get the perfect pitch for a scene. For more Friday The 13th discussion subscribe to “In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust” go to stitcherpremium.com/voorhees and use promo code ‘VOORHEES’ for 1 month free!

Actor and comedian Bobby Lee joins Howard, Natasha and Stard this week for another Who Charted?! Bobby talks about how his girlfriend changed his life and career and his new film Public Disturbance before they count down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Then, everybody gets jealous of Crazy Rich Asians during the Movie Chart, and we’ll hear about festival plans and Bobby’s fun benders while the gang counts down their Hot Picks.

This episode is sponsored by MyBookie (promo code: CHARTED).

First time podcaster Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation) is here to talk about the many roles on his IMDB page, from Newsradio to Frasier to Pushing Daisies! He talks about how he learned to squeeze more jokes into his appearances on Best Week Ever, and the time he auditioned to be lead on The Office. Plus: A new improvised sitcom, “Bigfoot, Tiny Home!”

Miel Bredouw (Punch Up The Jam) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss trying to relate to others with hard to pronounce names, a caller’s question regarding if they can still listen to Morrissey even after his racist comments, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Comedians Michelle Buteau (Late Night Whenever) & Anthony DeVito (The Rad Dudecast) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers.

Games played: NPR Host or Star Wars Name, Secret of the Ooze: The Game, and Yoohoo Where Are You?

This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker (www.warbyparker.com/gameshow).

Justin Theroux is an actor, producer, screenwriter, and director who joins Jonathan to talk about early days living and traveling in China, landing his first major acting role, his outlook on life, as well as a surprise Q&A session with Tan & Antoni. Recorded live at Vulture Fest.

Find Justin’s work at https://www.achancetobloom.org/. He’s on Instagram @JustinTheroux.

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Adam Scott Aukerman are back again to discuss R.E.M.’s Fan Club Singles (minus the Christmas songs) from 1999-2011. They’ll open up the R.E.M. mail bag, hear about Adam’s new business, and check out a few previously omitted R.E.M collabs before diving into part two of their adventure through the Fan Club Singles.

LITTLE ESTHER joins The Boys again to become the show’s brand ambassador.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THE BOYS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.NHTSA.gov).

Marissa and Listler savor the last days of summer by welcoming Waves 4 Daze surf instructors Monty Sutton (Jessica McKenna) and Bront LeFleur (Zach Reino)! Monty and Bront offer hot tips on shark safety before Monty digs deep to recall her mysterious past. Later, they voice their gripes with shoddy service at Costco and Subway during What’s Cheesing You? before tackling listener questions on Listler’s Love Lockdown. Finally, we’ll find out what goes on in the pup tent when Monty and Bront open up about their greatest hopes and fears.

This episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix (www.stitchfix.com/WOMP).

The awesome Tawny Newsome is back on stage with Jess + Zach in a new musical with all your favs: The Rock, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Steve Bezos (?!) and more! With songs like “Three Things (You Love Hot Springs)”, “Put The Rock In ‘Men In Black'”, and “Everything’s A Simulation”, you won’t want to leave this OFF BOOK universe. Plus, stay for an all new rap at the end! 

This episode is brought to you by You Up w/ Nikki Glaser Podcast.

World-class magician Justin Willman sits down with guest host Samm Levine to discuss the importance of playing kids’ birthday parties, performing at the White House, and his new Netflix series “Magic for Humans”.

This episode is brought to you by MyBookie.

Jensen and Matty are joined by superfan Derek from the Get Up On This Discord to talk about all things Discord and get call-in Get Up Ons. Quite possibly Jensen and Matty’s favorite show of all time.

Is Facebook evil? Can the internet become a more humane and civil place? Beautiful Anonymous’s first official cat lady has a suggestion: A Sorry Sally Detector for internet communication. This week’s caller has the inside tech scoop– she worked at Facebook during the 2016 election and is currently at Google.

This episode is brought to you by Pact Apparel (www.wearpact.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Bombas (www.bombas.com/stories).

When you fire up Netflix, you’re looking at it…and it’s looking back at you. Which is weird, right? Even though you already paid for Netflix’s entire service, and even though it shouldn’t matter to Netflix how you spend your time there, every image you see is calibrated to sell you what they’ve decided you want. Did you know that process is going on? And did you know they might know some things about you that’d surprise you?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt sits down with Jason Pargin (better known as David Wong) to explore Jason’s latest column, their shared Netflix histories, and what that system means for every one of us. They’ll examine the burgeoning new-ish field of data science, its laughable limitations, and its about-to-explode future. They’ll dig into businesses that already stick entire segments of the population with lousy choices, just because the businesses decided those people are A Specific Segment. And they’ll consider the inevitable world of number-crunched choices we could all get stuck with if companies don’t treat us like actual people.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/ZdxLqo

One of Gilbert and Frank’s favorite actors, Peter Riegert (“Animal House,” “Local Hero”) stops by the studio for an in-depth discussion about the fleeting nature of fame, the contrivances of romantic comedies, the randomness of on-screen chemistry and the profound influence of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers. Also, James Garner lays down the law, Burt Lancaster marches on Washington, MauriceMicklewhite becomes Michael Caine and Peter remembers the late, great James Gandolfini. PLUS: The Firesign Theater! “The Million Dollar Movie”! “When You Wish Upon a Weinstein”! Gilbert bonds with Chico’s daughter! And Peter “kisses” Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Stewart! 

This episode is brought to you by MyBookie.

What if Usidore had left on his quest to defeat the Dark Lord one day earlier, leaving Hogsface with Arnie, Chunt, Pimbly Nimblebottom, Tannakin and Germ? Let’s use magic to find out?

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Pimbly Nimblebottom: Louie Saunders

Germ Crust: Mary Tilden

Evil Tannakin the Pinglet: Sarah Fineout

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan Jacover

Editor: Chris Rathjen

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

Comedian Max Silvestri joins Scott to chat about being featured in Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup, the coolest town in America, and the superiority of the English whistle. Then, background actor Daniel Faraway stops in to share his favorite catchphrases, and politician Roman D’O’Grots arrives to pitch his solution to a pressing campaign issue.

This episode is sponsored by Monster Energy, Leesa (www.leesa.com/BANGBANG), ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/CBB), and Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BANGBANG).

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the distracted people back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is Jay Ellis of HBO’s Insecure! Jay chats about which country is the most romantic and why, the perils of long bus rides, and his most exotic animal sightings. Then, they are joined by improvisers Gary Anthony Williams, Ryan Gaul, and Jaime Moyer, to improvise a story set at in Eudora, Arkansas. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This episode is sponsored by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).

Center on Halsted COO Kim Fountain sits down with Cameron to discuss the work of Center on Halsted, antiviolence programs, and having community wherever you go.

This episode is sponsored by Pact (www.wearpact.com code: QUEERY) and HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/QUEERY60code: QUEERY60).

The perfect spot for nature and good wine, the Spider-Man connection to Never Too Young To Die, and much more on a new mini-sode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Never Too Young to Die, gives a special recommendation during Paul’s Picks, and the Movie Bitches review Skyscraper. Plus, the next movie to get the HDTGM treatment!

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/how).

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Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

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Jason is still not on Twitter 

Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of ‘In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,’ you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love the Friday the 13th franchise so much, what they expect to learn about themselves in revisiting it, and how they plan to tackle and assess all 12 films of the Voorhees family legacy. Join them on their journey to Crystal Lake, Manhattan, hell, and outer space beyond!

For more In Voorhees We Trust, go to stitcherpremium.com/voorhees and use promo code ‘VOORHEES’ for 1 month free!

Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of ‘In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,’ you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love the Friday the 13th franchise so much, what they expect to learn about themselves in revisiting it, and how they plan to tackle and assess all 12 films of the Voorhees family legacy. Join them on their journey to Crystal Lake, Manhattan, hell, and outer space beyond!

For more In Voorhees We Trust, go to stitcherpremium.com/voorhees and use promo code ‘VOORHEES’ for 1 month free!

Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of ‘In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,’ you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love the Friday the 13th franchise so much, what they expect to learn about themselves in revisiting it, and how they plan to tackle and assess all 12 films of the Voorhees family legacy. Join them on their journey to Crystal Lake, Manhattan, hell, and outer space beyond!

For more In Voorhees We Trust, go to stitcherpremium.com/voorhees and use promo code ‘VOORHEES’ for 1 month free!

Writer and illustrator Sina Grace (Iceman) joins Matt and Dave this week to reveal his Naked & Afraid tactics, break down Lindsay Lohan’s new endeavors, and explain his many unique tattoos. Plus, male plastic surgery, pop-culture overlap in relationships, and more!

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: HOMO), hims (www.forhims.com/HOMO), RXBAR (www.rxbar.com/HOMO code: HOMO), and Dollar Shave Club (www.dollarshaveclub.com/HOMO).

Uh oh, Arabella reveals the truth, and Jude realizes a horrible mistake has been made.

This episode is sponsored by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OBSCURE).

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson (On the Other Side of Freedom) and writer Catie Lazarus (Employee of the Month) join Negin to break down an unprecedented week of news spanning from Michael Cohen’s plea deal to Paul Manafort’s conviction on eight felony counts to Trump’s Twitter reactions. Plus, the panel talks about the EPA’s plan to loosen federal restrictions on coal-fired power plants. Lastly, they have a wide-ranging discussion about the path forward for activism.

This episode is sponsored by Chef Steps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: FAKE) and Care/of (www.takecareof.comcode: FAKE).