How much do you know offhand about World War II? If you’re an American, you probably know a lot. After all, everything from our education system to our popular culture hammers home the key facts of The War To End All Wars For Real This Time. And congratulations: a lot of what you know is factually accurate (e.g. “Hitler was bad”). A lot of what you know is worth knowing (seriously, Hitler was VERY BAD). But have you ever wondered why certain historical specifics get so much emphasis, while other facts get left by the wayside? Or why the name “Hitler” pops up in modern debates about everything from immigration to environmentalism to upsetting blog posts?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt and Jason Pargin (better known as David Wong) look back on the defining war of The American Century, and examine the bizarre ways it gets reinterpreted through the years. They’ll get into the geopolitical reasons why movies like ‘Patton’ and ’Saving Private Ryan’ celebrate some men and not others. They’ll consider the legions of historical monsters we ignore (or even laud!) in the process of cartoon-ifying World War II’s struggle. And maybe, just maybe, if enough people hear this show, not every random modern thing will get called “Hitler” without deserving it.

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Matt and Dave are live from DragCon this week with the glam and already iconic queen, Dusty Ray Bottoms! Dusty reveals how she got into drag, meeting (and standing up!) her fiancé, plus the dark and difficult transition from growing up in Kentucky to life in New York. Plus how she got her name, drinkin’ (before) the job, cocaine condoms and more! You absolutely don’t want to miss this incredible interview.

This episode is sponsored by Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: HOMOPHILIA).

Part 1 of a 2 Part Mother’s Day Season Finale. Hari talks about being heckled by a Trumper in Ann Arbor and Ashok discusses his youthful experiences with shoplifting. Then the boys introduce a very special guest.

This episode is sponsored by Harlequin.

Want to know how to get back at Lorenzo Lamas? Well listen to this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Body Rock, opens up the Mail Bag, and the Movie Bitches review The Hurricane Heist. Plus, important info on next week’s movie!

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Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

You can see Jason, June, and Paul in The Disaster Artist.

Paul’s new comedy Drive Share is available on Go90. Paul can be seen on A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, Opening Night, and Veep. You can see June and Paul on NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU. June stars in Blockers, Grace and Frankie on Netflix, as well as Lady Dynamite alongside with Jason.

Jason can be seen in The Good Place, The House, The Lego Batman Movie, How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.

Comedian and writer Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) and Franchesca Ramsey (MTV’s Decoded) join Negin to talk about the controversial decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Plus, the panel asks: Should Democrats be hopeful that a blue wave is coming in 2018? Lastly, the panel dives deep on liberal tactics and what it means to be woke.

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson’s new podcast launches today! Here’s a preview of Unspooled, the show where Paul and Amy team up to watch the greatest movies of all time. Episode 1: Citizen Kane is out right now.

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Jon Gabrus, James Adomian, Betsy Sodaro, Horatio Sanz, and Lauren Lapkus join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans from SXSW! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a very young babysitter, a couple swapping disturbing stories on a first date, and a series of wasted wishes. Later, Alex Jones unearths an ice cream conspiracy and millennial students learn how to use their imaginations.

Erin talks this week about the accusations against former NY Attorney General and overall hypocrite Eric Schneiderman as well as the unbelievable amount of terrible human beings calling the cops on black people without reason. Then, Bryan discusses the strides the Boy Scouts of America has made in inclusivity and the rival organization that the Mormon Church has created in response. Guest Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) joins to talk about female empowerment movies of the 90s, when it’s okay to call “wrong friend,” and his proudest accomplishment of the year.

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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Here’s a preview of Unspooled, a new podcast where Amy teams up with Paul Scheer to watch the all time great films on AFI’s top 100 list. Episode 1: Citizen Kane is out right now.

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Paul’s new podcast launches today! Here’s a preview of Unspooled, the show where Paul teams up with Amy Nicholson to watch the greatest movies of all time. Episode 1: Citizen Kane is out right now.

Check out Unspooled in Apple Podcasts: www.applepodcasts.com/unspooled

On episode one of Unspooled, Paul and Amy jump straight into the AFI’s number one film of all time, Citizen Kane. They explain why it was almost never released, take a closer listen to Orson Welles’ innovative use of sound, and try to answer the big question: is this really the best movie ever? Plus: an interview with a guest expert, cinematographer Steve Gainer, on why Citizen Kane looks so incredible.

Want to tell us your best guess as to what Ben Hur is all about? Call the Unspooled voicemail line at 747-666-5824! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter @Unspooled.

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Cam and Rhea talk soup, Adam Rippon and risk. Sets from Katie McVay, Zach Broussard and J.B. Ball, and a chat with Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer.

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Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport from Hollywood Handbook and Hollywood Handbook: Pro Version join Scott once again to plug their show and pitch 69 Stitcher Premium show ideas.

Raising the rent with Debra DiGiovanni.

The Pistol Shrimps take on The Slam Drunks at Lake Street Gym. Mark and Matt talk about it and Robert Plant’s seminal 1990s song, ’29 Palms.’

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Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation, Threedom) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss the Trump era, the word cracker, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

This episode is brought to you by Joe Pera Talks With You on Adult Swim.

Comedian Brendon Walsh joins Howard and Natasha for this week’s Who Charted! They assess the latest hijinks of Kanye West while counting down the Top 5 Songs on TIDAL. Then, we hear the Movie Chart and Brendon talks about his podcast “Do You Know Who Jason Segel Is?” before the gang counts down their Hot Picks.

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

Comedian April Richardson joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss R.E.M.’s ninth studio album Monster. They’ll talk about when April first heard the band, meeting Mike Mills by going to his house, and her Top 10 R.E.M. songs. Plus, Scott and Scott talk about their Rocky Horror Picture Show phases, Rivers Cuomo’s R.E.M. cover, and U2 & R.E.M. teaming up to play “One.”

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/REM) and Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com/rem30).

Nicole Byer of “Nailed It!” and the “Why Won’t You Date Me?” podcast is on the show today! She talks about her early crush on Star Trek’s Jean-Luc Picard, reading Judy Bloom books and going to Discovery Zone, and she bonds with Gabrus on being the loudest sibling. Plus: The gang takes a Pop Tart break, and create a new improvised sitcom, “Fathers Of The Bride!”

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Comedians Beth Newell (Reductress) & Timothy Dunn (Queerball) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: Call Me Barry, Superhero Epic Flaw, and ABBA-ZABA-DOO.

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Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, Marissa and Listler (Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham) travel from Marina Del Ray to Hollywood to present another episode of their podcast project Womp It Up! We’re treated to appearances from Marissa’s one-time flame Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas), close friend Bruce Almighty (Matt Walsh), Marissa’s stepdad Seth Wompler (Brian Huskey), and Marissa’s rival Traci Reardon (Lauren Lapkus) as they find out how everybody’s parents met and seek a promposal for Marissa.

Comedian Joe Mande joins The Boys to explain the jokes from his stand-up special.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THEBOYS).

The man, the myth, the legend Carl Tart joins Jess and Zach this week for a ghostly new musical with spooky snatchers, ghost-goats, and Tums sandwiches. With songs like “Too Many Ghosts In This Bathroom”, “He’s Not Gonna Say Nahhhhh!” and “The Sack Is Life” you’ll goat crazy over these new tunes!

Jonathan Tucker talks about working on HBO’s “Westworld”, as well as how to crush life in the face.

How do you become successful in comedy? How do you know when you’ve made it? In a return to form for Beautiful Anonymous, Gethard chats with an aspiring stand-up comedian about getting out of her own way and making art, even if that means embracing her creepy, pervy side.

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: BEAUTIFUL) and Thomas’ English Muffins.

Courtney Henggeler joins Jensen and Matty to talk about Cobra Kai, EarthGang, Ring app, naked streakers, how we were late on Donald Glover, BBQ and many more things you should know about.

John Ross Bowie from Speechless and The Big Bang Theory joins Matt and Matt to talk about Moore’s most serious entry in the Bond franchise. Well, serious except for the Thatcher thing, but you can’t have it all.

Paul F. Tompkins is the mysterious voice that welcomes all back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actor Allen Maldonado of The Last OG! Allen chats about what he would have his evil twin do if he had one, his mother having his family go on The Price Is Right on their 18th birthday, and a string of bad luck events that started and ended with car accidents. Then, they are joined by improvisers Nyima Funk, Maribeth Monroe, and Jaime Moyer, to improvise a story set at The Price Is Right. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).

Gilbert and Frank are thrilled to welcome producer-director Richard Donner (“Superman,” “The Omen,” “Lethal Weapon”), who discusses the importance of teamwork, the eccentricities of Marlon Brando, the joys of collaborating with Rod Serling and the challenge of (faithfully) adapting the Man of Steel for the big screen. Also, Gregory Peck cashes in, Gene Hackman plays hardball, Jackie Gleason bends the elbow and Richard recalls working with Hollywood’s greatest character actors. PLUS: Miguelito Loveless! “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”! Celebrating Don Rickles! Gilbert auditions for “Scrooged”! And Richard remembers his friend Christopher Reeve!