Michael explains why this is probably a terrible idea, as he begins reading “Jude The Obscure.”

Comedian, writer and producer extraordinaire Tony Tripoli joins Dave and Matt to talk all about the late, great, kind and talented Joan Rivers, escapades in Cuba, and looking for someone to lose control with. Plus, living in Phoenix, choosing wrong on The Bachelorette and Soup Plantation / Blaze Pizza love!

This episode is sponsored by The Boys in the Band (www.boysintheband.com).

Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason wrap their heads around the 2018 heist action film The Hurricane Heist. They cover everything including the face in the hurricane, football plans for the hurricane, and crazy bagels. Plus, we got some math nerds in the audience to break down some numbers.

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Comedians Maeve Higgins (New York Times) and Larry Wilmore (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) join Negin to celebrate the 100th (!) episode of Fake the Nation. The panel gets up to speed on Trump and pardons, reflects on the primaries this week and takes a look back at the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. Plus, they demystify the writing process and chat about procrastination.

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Casey and Danielle are live from Onion Fest in Chicago – home of Scott the Coupon King! Hear excerpts from the show, a takedown of a couple that belongs in jail from Southern Charm, the craziest BOTG yet and some poignant music from Kathleen Gibson. Plus Casey reviews the weeks latest shows from Atlanta, home of Kroy’s minivan! 

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Erin discovers an unfortunate royal connection on a brand new Throwing Shade! First, Bryan discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on the gay wedding cake case and the excessive rainbow-washing done by corporations for Pride Month. Then, Erin reads a report from an NYU ethics division detailing the continued practice of having med students learn pelvic exams on unconsenting women who have been placed under anesthesia for unrelated gynecological procedures. Guest Brian Jordan Alvarez (The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo) joins to get deep into nicknames, Will & Grace, living in Tennessee, social anxiety, and much more.

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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Mary Holland and Matt Newell join Matt Besser to dig deep into the couple mind on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll disagree over the aspirations of Barbies, experience a beaver injection, and take a visit to laugh therapy. Plus, we’ll meet the hype man at a video resume service and a weed shop that specializes in paternal feelings.

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Put on your best dancing shoes for Swing Time with Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire! Paul & Amy caper through the 1936 film’s strange comic beats, spontaneous choreographed dances and timeless tunes. Plus: an interview with choreographer Kat Burns (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) about Fred & Ginger’s dance numbers, and Andrew Ti and Tawny Newsome from the “Yo Is This Racist?” podcast stop by to discuss “that scene.”

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Cam and Rhea talk voting, crying and Sally Field. Sets from Eli Olsberg and Julia Hladkowicz, and chats with Rory Scovel, Aparna Nancherla and Joel Kim Booster.

Peter Vincer from the podcast platform and network Castbox joins Lex on The Wolf Den. The two discuss how Victor wound up working in audio, the benefits and growing pains of producing original content, as well as the future of programmatic advertising.

Hearing tones with Stephen Tobolowsky.

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Adam Scott Aukerman return once again to discuss R.E.M.’s eleventh studio album, Up. We’ll hear of typewriter faults, fan-submitted sequencings, and their shared love of the Doobie Brothers before they dive into R.E.M.’s first album as a trio. Plus, they describe kissing styles during an episode of “What’s Your Kiss Style?”

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Welcome to Checkpoint Summah! Comedian Brent Weinbach joins Howard, Natasha and Stard to count down the latest charts. We’ll hear about Brent’s time entertaining the troops, family ancestries, and the artistic merit of video game soundtracks while they count down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Then, they’ll toss around solutions for the phone addiction crisis during the Movie Chart before opening up a special bunch of gifts to go along with their Hot Picks.

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The Pistol Shrimps take on Hood to Hollywood at Pan Pacific Park. Matt and Mark scream the season finale action.

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Writer and podcaster Travis McElroy (My Brother, My Brother and Me) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss a caller’s experience with a friend being livid over a homeless person not taking their pennies,  getting spanked by your parents, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Get your hankies ready, because this week Lauren is bringing on Kate Spencer (Forever35 podcast) and Elizabeth Laime (Totally Laime) to show Gabrus the power of Oprah. They listen to Oprah recite Maya Angelou, explain why her relationship with Gayle is so powerful, and watch an SNL sketch Elizabeth will never forget. Plus: an Oprah mystery from Episode 1 is resolved!

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Comedians Jacqueline Novak (How To Weep In Public) & Mike Recine (The Sitdown Podcast) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: Novak or Yes-vak, Mix Master Manolo, and Sue Dr. Gameshow.

Jessica Rae Huber is a film and television composer who has written music for projects such as The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Outlander, and Constantine.

Jonathan talks with Jessica about how she got into film scoring, the process of adding music to a TV show, and the important Walking Dead death she saw before the rest of us. Plus he gets into the #MeToo side of scoring and what it’s like to be a woman in this male-dominated industry.

Find Jessica Rae Huber’s work at JessicaRaeHuber.com. She’s on Twitter @JessicaRaeHuber and Instagram as JessicaRaeHuber.

Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. You can also follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

Catch Jonathan on Queer Eye streaming now on Netflix.

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Dani Snow is back to discuss the women of 007: her favorites and not-so-favorites, and their complicated relationship with James Bond and the James Bond franchise.

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Hillary Anne Matthews joins the OFF BOOK crew this week for a new musical packed with literary men like Faulkner and Twain, Harry Potter hats, bushy mustaches, lineage mysteries and more! With songs like “What Do You Want Here Faulkner?”, “You Ain’t Ready Pa”, power ballad “When Will We Have Time?”, and a killer rap at the end, you won’t stop listening to these (railroad) tracks!

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The Boys have a little fun doing a live show in Chicago City.

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Hot off the prom, Marissa and Listler are joined by college admissions counselor Billy Reck aka Dr. B (Brian Gallivan) for another WOMP It Up! We’ll hear some of Dr. B’s college essay tips as well as how he’s embracing the Marina Del Rey community during Hot Topix. Then, they help a listener with getting over an ex during Listler’s Love Lockdown, and Spotlight On brings out a special questionnaire for Dr. B.

Step back in time with us to Kevin’s chat with the immensely talented Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live, Trainwreck), currently starring in his critically-acclaimed HBO series, “Barry”.

Hollywood gem David Arquette joins Jensen and guest co-host Ali Segel to talk about his announcement to return to wrestling, musical artist Okay Kaya, Balthazar Getty, how we were late on The Den, and many more things you should know about.

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A goblin fiction ghost writer and artist at heart has an identity crisis after inheriting a million dollars from a distant uncle.

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all to the beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is Stephanie Beatriz of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and BoJack Horseman! Stephanie chats about whether she would date Nicole Byer (the previous guest on the show), negging being an automatic turn off when she was dating, and the difficulty of sharing custody with her old dog Banjo with her ex. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ally Beardsley, Travis Coles, and Kimia Behpoornia, to improvise a story set at Coachella VIP. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Filmmaker Adam Egypt Mortimer joins Amy to pit the 1978 musical “Grease” against the 1988 musical “Hairspray.” They’ll get into the focus on changing identity in “Grease” and question why anyone would be into Danny Zuko. Then they’ll dive into a discussion on “Hairspray,” noting its commitment to camp and the aesthetic of director John Waters. Which movie musical deserves a spot in The Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums now to cast your vote!

It’s the season for moms and proms! Live from the Marina Del Rey Public High School gymnasium, it’s a Prom Womptacular with Marissa Wompler, Miss Listler, Marissa’s stepdad Dr. Seth Wompler, former teacher C.S. Steers, and more surprise guests! Will prom be everything Marissa has hoped it would be? Can C.S. win the approval of a student’s father? Tune in to find out!

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Gilbert and Frank welcome a favorite performer (sorry…performers!), legendary ventriloquist Willie Tyler and his longtime partner, Lester, for an entertaining conversation about the history of the “Chitlin Circuit,” ventriloquism-themed horror movies, the mob’s influence in Vegas and and the golden age of “the Motown Sound.” Also: Steve Rossi teams with Slappy White, George Kirby channels Pearl Bailey, Edgar Bergen offers sage advice and Willie opens for Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder. PLUS: Jules Podell! Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop! Don Rickles takes a front seat! Lester meets George Jefferson! And the many talents of Paul Winchell!