Paul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners right under the wire to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is Kaitlin Olson of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia and The Mick! Kaitlin chats about what her spirit animal would be if she has met or seen it before, the biggest person who has hugged her in her adult life, and her favorite animal as a child. Then, they are joined by improvisers Carl Tart, Jean Villepique, and Marc Evan Jackson, to improvise a story set Backstage at an Adult Community Center Talent Show. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Singer/songwriter LP sits down with Cameron to discuss pursuing an unconventional career, touring while in a relationship, and the nature of her nickname.

Hilarious actress and writer Stephanie Allynne join Matt and Dave this week to remember LOST, magazines, and kid songs from childhood. Plus, Tennessee town stories with wife Tig Notaro, not being prude, and feeling like you’re in middle school all over.

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

Killer breast implants, a secret about Meryl Streep, and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Striptease, Paul recommends an important doc, and the Movie Bitches review Book Club. Plus, the next movie selection to get the HDTGM treatment!

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Jude struggles with achieving his goals, which leads Michael to discuss his own life challenges with bestie Michael Showalter.

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Katrina vanden Heuvel (The Nation) and John Fugelsang (Tell Me Everything) join Negin to chat about Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh and the close ties between the Trumps and Justice Kennedy’s son. The panel also discusses whether Democratic Socialism is the path forward for the Democratic Party. Lastly, they chat about women who are in their 40s, single and happy, and the discussion quickly veers into a feminist critique of Sex and the City!

This episode is sponsored by Psyonix and ExpressVPN (www.expressvpn.com/FAKE).

EPISODE OF THE SUMMAH! Casey is joined in the nook by the hilarious Blair Beeken, the incomparable Danny Pelligrino and fan write in Zachary Sergi who had lots of behind the scenes RHONY info to share. WE GOT INTO IT. And the result is electric. We discuss past iconic moments and present disturbing moments such as “I’m gonna leave hand prints on your f***ing ass.” WTFFFFFFF! 

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Guest host Georgea Brooks talks crop tops, nudist colonies and babies. Sets from Peter Kim, Sarah Sherman, Dan Telfer, Kristal Adams and Barbara Gray.

In honor of LGBTSTEM Day, Bryan pulls some surprising statistics about LGBTQ+ people in the scientific world and reveals which of your favorite dead scientists was gay. Hint: all of them! Then Erin gets into the long, slow dismantling of Roe v. Wade that’s been thrust into the spotlight with Trump’s new Supreme Court pick, and comedian Guy Branum stops by to talk about his first exposure to queerness, being funny for his own benefit, and his new book My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir Through (Un)Popular Culture.

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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Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, Paul Scheer, and Jess McKenna join Matt Besser LIVE from DCM 2018! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a theme park ride that checks your fear threshold, a spinning top with a compelling backstory, and the process by which M&M mascots are selected. Plus, Matt is joined by Jason Mantzoukas and winners of contest4improv4humans Can’t Tell Us Nothing (Tandiwe Kone, Jon Myles, Amechi Ngwe, Antoine W.B.) to meet gang of doll bandits, a movie quoter who hits the big time, and a baker who refuses to make a cake for vegans.

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

Reading the room with Nell Scovell.

This episode is brought to you by LightStream (www.lightstream.com/PARDO) and Harry’s (www.harrys.com code: PARDO).

Austyn Weiner is a renowned photographer and artist extraordinaire who, at 28 years old, has worked with the likes of Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid and exhibited at Art Basel.

Jonathan talks with this business woman and artist about her own artistic evolution, and the advice she’d offer to young female artists coming up behind her: commit 100%, share with those around you, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there… and don’t stop.

Find Austyn’s work at  AustynWeiner.com. She’s on Instagram @Austyn.

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Howard, Stard, and Kev fly solo this week to bring you the top anti-fascist songs and movies of all time! Howard doles out his summah armory while they get rebellious with the Top 5 Anti-Fascist Songs. Then they get down about getting involved during the Movie Chart, and July 4th party stories and a bust-em-up game follow while they count down their Hot Picks.

Writer, actress, comedian Kate Berlant (Sorry To Bother You) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss a caller’s racist roommate, the differences between culture & race, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Comedians Jena Friedman (Adult Swim’s Soft Focus) & Adira Amram (Adira Amram & The Experience) & her 4-year-old son Oliver join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers, including a special call from Tawny Newsome (Yo Is This Racist). 

Games played: Pizza Burger, Niece Amber or Manolo, and Dr. Daycare

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Stand-up comedian and actor Todd Barry joins Adam Scott Aukerman as they roll up their sleeves to discuss R.E.M.’s thirteenth studio album, Around the Sun. Todd talks about sitting in with bands like Yo La Tengo as a drummer, when he first heard of R.E.M., and the times he rubbed shoulders with the band. Plus, they dive into In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003, open up the ol’ mailbag, and Todd shares his Top 10 R.E.M. songs.

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Guest host Samm Levine and the delightful Steve Agee attempt to answer fan questions, chat about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and discuss their personal favorite roles.

The Matt’s dive into the second installment of the Austin Powers trilogy and address some business of the show. And Irvin Kershner and Boss Nass show up. Naturally.

A young man who has never told anyone about his sexuality finally does. He and Geth talk online relationships, coming out in conservative parts of the country, and being completely unimpressed by Mt. Rushmore.

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Michael Borys and Alex Lieu of 49 Boxes joins Jensen and Matty to discuss their social story driven experience “49 Boxes,” Stam Goody, Forest Lawn in Glendale, how we were late on Boo’d Up, and many more things you should know about.

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Marissa and Listler come at you hot on the penultimate day of school to welcome bus driver Uncle Tammy (Jen Caldwell) for this week’s WOMP It Up! Marissa preps mentally for her trip to NYC and Listler opens up about a new flame during Hot Topix. Then, Uncle Tammy offers wisdom on finding one’s authentic self, and the gang helps listeners with issues of friendship before getting to know the true Tammy during Spotlight On.

It’s OFF BOOK ‘s one-year anniversary and we have a blow out episode with all your favorite characters old and new! With Scott Aukerman, Paul Scheer, Paul F. Tompkins, Nicole Parker, Zeke Nicholson, John Hartman, Erin Whitehead, Eliza Skinner, Tawny Newsome and Ashley Ward, plus a very special surprise ending for all you Sleepy Babies! Is this OFF BOOK’s real final episode?! You’ll just have to tune in to find out!

The boys are joined by APARNA NANCHERLA to do a huge crime.

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We live in exciting times, other than all the reasons we don’t. Why’s that? We live when TV shows got good. Over the last 15-20 years, high quality television became a normal thing there’s almost too much of, instead of a rare jewel hiding in a sea of cranked-out, time-constrained filler. But how did we reach this pinnacle? What failed experiments laid the groundwork for our present nirvana? And did Kanye West really get to create and film TWO entire TV show ideas in 2007?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Dan Hopper (Cracked) and Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show) for a look back on the most bizarre decisions in TV history. They’ll uncover pilot episodes that boggle the mind, baffling ideas that ran for multiple episodes, and entire plotlines on massive hit TV shows that happened for idiotic reasons. They’ll also break down the process that turns one idea into 24 episodes. And if you’re patient, they’ll share with you the wonder that is BAYWATCH NIGHTS.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/Uw6viH

Legendary producers, puppeteers and showmen Sid and Marty Krofft join Gilbert and Frank for a fun-filled (and fact-filled) conversation about their unusual creative process, the origins of “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost” and the failure of their indoor theme park, “The World of Sid and Marty Krofft.” Also, Dean Martin drops the ax, Bette Davis drops an f-bomb, Walt Disney doles out advice and Liberace “dates” Sonja Henie. PLUS: Live, nude puppets! Sid Caesar to the rescue! The late, great Martha Raye! “The Brady Bunch Variety Hour”! And the Kroffts sue McDonald’s — and win!

Paul F. Tompkins finishes up some business and welcomes listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is actor/improviser Erin Whitehead of Wild Horses! Erin chats about what she would do if she saw herself from 5 minutes ago across the room eating a banana split, what kind of magic she was waiting for as a kid, and making herself sound smarter in her old journals. Then, they are joined by improvisers Edgar Momplaisir and Laci Mosley, to improvise a story set in Portland, Oregon. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).

Two adorable moles with swords stop by explain their battle strategies to dominate every other creature in the magical land of Foon.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Mel Mole: Hayes Davenport
Mort Sauce: Sean Clements
Winky Silks: Joey Bland [improvisedshakespeare.com]
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

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

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Arts editor at Guardian US Benjamin Lee joins Amy for the penultimate episode of the season to discuss the 1996 Wes Craven slasher “Scream.” They break down the movie’s deceptive callousness, how it makes even popcorn seem stressful, and the go-for-broke score. Plus, they get into how “Scream” satirized and revitalized a whole genre with its “judo intelligence.” Should “Scream” enter The Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums now to cast your vote!

Actor, comedian and SNL alum Horatio Sanz joins Scott to talk about what hats he wears and why they’re so popular. Plus, they’re joined by entrepreneur Lyle Cummings to discuss the difference between sherbert and ice cream, and middle school superintendent Peppers McGilly gets on the phone to reflect on his work with Lyle to improve education in Macon County.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BANGBANG), The Black Tux (www.theblacktux.com/BANGBANG), and Leesa (www.leesa.com/bangbang).