Hurricane dads, family issues, and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Hurricane Heist, Blake J. Harris interviews Hurricane Heist screenwriter Scott Windhauser, Paul opens up the Mail Bag, and the Movie Bitches review Avengers: Infinity War. Plus, you’ll find out our next movie selection!

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It’s hard being stuck in a small town with dreams of bigger things. Sometimes it takes a clapper to the ass to get you on your way.

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Journalists Wajahat Ali (New York Times) and Zack Beauchamp (Vox) join Negin for a special live podcast taping at the ACLU’s conference in Washington, D.C. The panel asks: Why is the media hardly covering the deaths in Puerto Rico? Plus, they try to find middle ground on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Lastly, is wellness culture helping or hurting us?

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Bitch Sesh fave Ana Ortiz is back this week and so is Daa-yul, and both are a breath of fresh in these dark times. They talk Bobby Z. (RIP), Teresa’s rage filled new body and the over abundance of terrible old white men. Plus Ana imagines what all the housewives are like in bed (spoiler alert: Tinsley is a freak!) 

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Bryan and Erin dive right in this week as they discuss everything from why Trump’s commutation of Alice Marie Johnson’s prison sentence should NOT be taken as a sign of support for incarcerated nonviolent drug offenders to CrossFit “Chief Knowledge Officer” Russell Berger’s termination following his homophobic Twitter rant. Guest Jon Lovett joins to talk about the literary sadness of Melania Trump, struggling with difficult conversations, encouraging young voters, and who we should really be afraid of on the right.

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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Gossip is a new podcast (feat. Jon Gabrus!) where three unlikely female friends meet each week to drink coffee and share the latest gossip floating around their not-so-traditional suburban town, Golden Acres. It’s the first-ever comedic soap opera (podcast). Find out what’s true, what’s false and if that priest really is a serial killer.

Hear it in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gossip/id1391234259?mt=2

Will Hines, Shaun Diston, and Seth Morris join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll introduce us to a human doormat, a registered poser, and a student who takes lunch wherever he pleases. Plus, we’ll hear about a “history of the future” class, a musical about the banana shortage, and a stand-up comic who relies on charm instead of humor.

This week Paul & Amy hit the streets for 1971’s The French Connection! They discuss whether Popeye Doyle is actually a hero, what went sideways during that incredible chase scene, and who the real-life inspirations for Doyle & Russo were. Plus: an interview with cop-turned-actor Brian Danker about what French Connection gets right and wrong about police work.

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Cam and Rhea talk Dyke Day, Guinevere Turner and Toomgis. Sets from Sara Schaefer, John Hastings, Rob Haze, Andy Erikson, Georgea Brooks and David Perdue.

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Digging in the crates with Colin Hanks.

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Comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher (Put Your Hands Together) join Andrew and Tawny to discuss a white caller’s question about how to address the subject of whether black men don’t date black women and why, New Orleans weddings, and more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Filmmaker Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the soundtrack to the 1999 film Man on the Moon. Edgar talks about the decision to put R.E.M.’s “New Orleans Instrumental No. 1” in Baby Driver, what he thinks makes for good music in movies and films, and what makes a good soundtrack. Plus, stick around for Oscar winning composer Steven Price’s version of “New Orleans Instrumental No. 1.”

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Comedian Jen Kirkman joins Howard and Natasha for this week’s Who Charted! Jen shares stories of her own personal summah and we get a millennial’s perspective on music streaming while they count down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Plus, we’ll hear about Natasha’s ideal life on the road before they explore a new summah sound during Hot Picks.

Comedians Connor Ratliff (The Chris Gethard Show) & Sally (a 13-year-old child person) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers, including a special call from Matt McConkey (Homophilia, Lost & Found).

Games played: Duck, Duct, Goose, One Peanut, Two Peanut, No Peanut, Blue Peanut, and Mix Master Manolo.

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Helen Zaltzman hosts The Allusionist podcast and joins Jonathan to talk about the current and historical differences between British English and American English. It doesn’t take long for the conversation to spiral out to cover accents, manners, and how language can be used to shape our opinions and understanding of the news.

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Raised By TV wraps up another season with a episode live from Austin’s Moontower festival. Jon & Lauren have special guest Arden Myrin (Shameless) on hand to talk about hanging out with Marilyn Manson, and play “Pique Your Clique,” where they draft TV characters to create their new friend group. Plus a Very Special Episode of Beverly Hills 90210!

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Sean and Hayes are joined by JULIE KLAUSNER once again for a big scoop.

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Latin teacher Mr. Heath Templeton aka Dominus Templeton (Owen Burke) joins Marissa and Listler this week to WOMP it up classical style! During Hot Topix, we’ll hear about a life-defining jalopy accident and Marissa sets her reasonable goals. Then, Mr. Templeton talks about gardening with his mother for What’s Cheesing You? before getting into his personal life during Spotlight On.

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Special guest Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live, POPSTAR) joins Zach and Jess live from Clusterfest in San Francisco for a brand-new improvised musical filled with spies, geocaching, Paddington bear and more! With songs like “Stop Using Sex As A Weapon”, “Who Is Q-Tip?”, “We Got Some Boyz Rollin’ Up” you won’t want to miss this one. Listen ’til the end for a special talk-back “with the cast and crew”!

This week, Kevin and Jaime answer Chat Show fan questions from Twitter and Instagram.

The Matt’s take Molly Hawkey on her first real spin into the Bond world with the first Bond itself, Dr. No.

Just ten years ago, transgender was a new word for many people, including this caller. When a close family member transitioned, it was a complex and emotional journey.

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Comedian Miel Bredouw joins Jensen and guest co-host/podcast fiancee Danielle Fishel to talk about her podcast Punch Up The Jam, Jay Critch, Perlo, how we were late on Sudoko, and many more things you should know about.

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Soccer: it’s the sport the rest of the world calls “football”, despite how loud America yells otherwise. It’s also the global obsession that peaks every 4 years with a World Cup. This year’s Cup is about to start in Russia. 2026’s Cup is about to get awarded to the United States and Canada and Mexico, maybe. And everyone is abuzz about which of the perennial contenders (minus Italy, minus the Netherlands) will win it all. That passion for the game means big crowds, big glory, and big money. But did you know it also created the world’s most brazen white collar criminal organization? And helps past and present autocrats keep their stranglehold on power?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Dr. Natalie Koch (Maxwell School at Syracuse University) and by DeMorge Brown (Harmontown, Channel 101) to explore how soccer’s governing body became a secret Swiss crime family without most fans noticing. They’ll find insanely bold sports corruption everywhere from Qatar to Trump Tower. And you’ll discover how soccer, the Olympics, cycling, falconry, and more global sports take our planet’s politics in a weirdly dark direction while also bringing joy to our planet’s people.

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Jason “Heynong Man” Mantzoukas joins Scott once again to talk about the butt reveal, his beard level, and to give us an update on his love life. Then, professional water-skier and Sha Na Na superfan Hot Dog returns to talk about his big news of being inducted into the Water Skiing Hall of Fame.

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In celebration of Father’s Day, Gilbert and Frank welcome Emmy-winning comedy writers Arnie and Jay Kogen (“The Carol Burnett Show,” “Newhart,” “The Simpsons,” “Frasier”) for a hilarious conversation about failed pilots, cheesy variety shows, the outrageousness of Pat McCormick and the “unwritten rules” of writing for television. Also, Soupy Sales takes flight, Jackie Mason takes offense, Garry Shandling gripes about the sunset and the Kogens party with the Jackson 5. PLUS: “Monkey World”! The genius of James L. Brooks! “The World’s Oldest Fireman”! Jay reinterprets “The Aristocrats”! And Gilbert and Arnie remember “Thicke of the Night”!

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We find a lamp and talk to Crystal the Genie.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Crystal the Genie: Lauren Lapkus

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Tricia: Kate James

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan Jacover

Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes his listeners back to the professional show known as Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest and SOLE improvisor is Spontaneanation’s good friend Drew Tarver! Drew chats about his very very happiest memory from childhood, naming the villain of his Lego town “Vagina” as a kid, and moving to New York to work on a new show “The Other Two.” They then improvise a story set in Downey, CA. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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Activist Larkin Christie sits down with Cameron to discuss their experience with alternative schooling, being nonbinary, and often feeling patronized as a youth activist.

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This week, writer Tom Bissell (The Disaster Artist) joins Amy to discuss the 1999 film “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Tom discusses his personal connection to the film as the ostensible inspiration for Tommy Wiseau’s “The Room” before they dive into a conversation about its focus on male friendship and attraction, issues of class, and the layered performance of a young Matt Damon. Should “The Talented Mr. Ripley” take a place amongst the greats in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!