Dave Nadelberg, the creator of “The Mortified Guide” on Netflix, joins Jon & Lauren to talk about teen soaps from The Wonder Years to Freaks And Geeks. Together they answer questions from “Is Angela’s relationship with Jordan Catalano on My So-Called Life realistic?” to “Why weren’t there more hand jobs on Beverly Hills 90210?” Plus a Very Special Episode of Home Improvement!

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Writer Jeff Weiss joins Andrew to talk about the right-wing takeover of LA Weekly and the #BoycottLAWeekly response, dropping missiles on Syria, Starbucks’ racial bias training, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Actor and comedian Jon Daly joins Howard and Natasha this week for all the latest charts in pop culture! Jon talks about his Twitter feud with rapper Lil Xan while they count down Billboard 100’s Top 5. Plus, they touch on the wrestler-to-actor trend during the Movie Chart and we get a taste of Jon’s musical diss stylings while the gang counts down their Hot Picks.

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

Director Lance Bangs joins Adam Scott Aukerman once again to really dig in to R.E.M.’s sixth studio album Green. They’ll talk about how the 1988 album’s release intentionally coincided with Election Day, the incorporation of the mandolin into R.E.M.’s sound, and which song has the most annoying video. Plus, they pick apart the layered vocals and share their fan club experiences.

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

Comedians Lorelei Ramirez (Adult Swim) & Carmen Christopher (The Chris Gethard Show) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: Annie Malman, That’s Private, and The Teens Aren’t Alright.

Choir teacher Dr. Gregory Cotton (Zeke Nicholson) brings his dulcet tones to this week’s Womp It Up! During “Hot Topix,” Dr. Cotton tells the story of getting married young and Marissa shares her ideal prom proposal. Then Dr. Cotton addresses the lack of respect in his class during “What’s Cheesing You?” and Marissa and Listler peel back the choir teacher’s layers during “Spotlight On.”

The boys Sean and Hayes need JOE WENGERT to help them do a contest to beat another show.

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James Bond is back! And so are Maria and Amanda from last week as we all discuss the underwater adventure that was Connery’s fourth 007 film. Will it fare better than last time? Press play to find out.

Driving 10-12 hours a day buying and selling machinery can lead to challenges like finding a good gym and getting sufficient protein while avoiding fast food. Gethard has a fun chat with two dudes on a long road trip about making major life changes, maintaining positivity after losing loved ones, and creatine farts.

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Kevin chats with the lovely and wildly (if not weirdly) talented Mary Lynn Rajskub, to talk all things funny, freaky, and life’s odd left turns.

Screenwriters and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods join Jensen and Matty to talk about their latest film A Quiet Place, musician Madge, Overnight, A Way Out, how we were late on Vice on YouTube, and many more things you should know about.

Alison Rich (The Goldbergs, Party Over Here) joins Jess and Zach for an arctic musical filled with penguin eggs, fish gifting, narwhals and more! With songs like “Fishkabob”, “When In Doubt Float” and “Will I Be A Gewd Dahd?”, you’ll be tingling for more of these tunes.

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

If you look back at old Westerns, you might see “Indians” portrayed like senseless alien villains. If you go back through O.G. ‘Twilight Zone’ episodes, you’ll find a lot more Christianity than today’s pop culture fans are used to. And if you watch ANYTHING from the 1940s that involves marijuana, get ready for hilariously over-the-top scaremongering about the lethal horrors of jazz cigarettes. Now consider this: all that past pop culture seems strange now because it drew on the most forceful beliefs of its time. So what the heck is going to happen when OUR grandkids watch, stream, and play through the biggest hit pop culture of 2018?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, we’re predicting that exact thing. Alex Schmidt is joined by Jason Pargin (better known as David Wong) for a future’s-eye view of the movies, TV, video games and other fun we all love today. Discover the blind spots that lead modern America to root for secret police, demand the sloppiest possible leadership, live in eternal terror of somebody breeding plants better, and hold even more baffling beliefs beyond those.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/s4BtvY

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes his wonderful listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is comedian and actress Helen Hong of Go Fact Yourself! Helen chats about why she is here, her life before stand-up being a producer for reality television, and how the depths of depression lead her to take a stand-up comedy class. Then, they are joined by improvisers Laci Mosley, Ego Nwodim, and Chris Grace, to improvise a story set at a Fish Taco Shack On The Beach. 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).

Screenwriter Jenelle Riley joins Amy to discuss the 2012 superhero movie “The Avengers.” They touch on the strengths of the main cast, the evolution of Marvel’s characters and storylines, and the prominent female stars. Plus, they dissect the film’s humorous beats and the small human moments among the spectacle. Should “The Avengers” be inducted into The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

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

Comedian Gaby Dunn sits down with Cameron to discuss YouTube’s impact on the entertainment industry, shadow culture, and how society can influence our decisions.

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Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz aka Middleditch and Schwartz join Scott to talk about wanting standing ovations for their upcoming live tour, their dream SNL casts, and whether they would shave their head for a role. Later, professional hooker Leonard Stooltap arrives to talk about his new passion of creating sports for babies. Then, stay at home father Mitch Slocum join Scott and Leonard to tell us about his horse accident. Plus, tambourine band leaders Slippy Daniels and Jack Pot stop by to talk about trying to start a summer camp for adults.

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We’ve been cooped up in the tavern for too long. Time for a road trip! In our imaginations!

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Memory Gremlin: Sarah Maher

A Half-Remembered Version of Blemish: Martin Wilson

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Tricia: Kate James

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi

Editor: Chris Rathjen

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

Additional Music: Ryan Anderson, Lemon Yellow Hayes, Brazzmatazz, Komiku, Cambo, Dee Yan-Key.

Gilbert and Frank track down one of their favorite performers, singer and recording artist Tony Sandler, who looks back on his turbulent childhood in Nazi-occupied Europe, his wild times in mob-run Las Vegas, his glory days as one half of “Sandler & Young” and his friendships with Sid Caesar, Sammy Davis Jr., Vincent Price and Phil Silvers (among others). Also, Louis Prima plays the Sands, Lauren Bacall makes her move, Elvis chases chorus girls and Sonny & Cher “entertain” the royal family. PLUS: Les Brown and His Band of Renown! Uncle Miltie lays down the law! Robert Goulet misses the boat! Dino does the boys a solid! And the poetry of Buddy Hackett! 

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Writer, critic, podcast host, and ultimate soap opera connoisseur Ira Madison [itunes.apple.com] joins Dave and Matt this week to talk about ALL of the soaps, sells Dave on Real Housewives of New York, and tells a story of an aborted threesome during Schitt’s Creek. Plus, Ira contemplates three suitors, Dave talks about meat faces, Matt plays “The Situation” and more!

This episode is sponsored by Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: HOMOPHILIA), MIT Press (www.mitpress.mit.edu/HOMOPHILIA), and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/HOMO).

Colton Dunn (Superstore, Blockers) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive, Avenue 5) to discuss the 2017 disaster film Geostorm starring Gerard Butler.

Lauren Duca (Teen Vogue) and Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show) join Negin for an all-lady power hour. They chat about the FBI raid on Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen and rate Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony (and his suit). Plus, the panel breaks down Syria’s recent history.

This episode is sponsored by Forto Coffee (www.fortocoffee.com code: FAKE) and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/FAKE).

Hari and Ashok visit Boston to reflect on Hari’s college years in New England and wax poetic on Ashok’s love of vacuum sealed containers. Recorded live at Improv Boston, the Kondabolu Bros explore their complicated feelings about U2, why they hate the concept of suntanning, and tell the audience what really went down that one time in India.

Danielle and Casey welcome writer of Pitch Perfect 1, 2 and 3 and DIRECTOR (!!!) of the current box office hit BLOCKERS: Kay Cannon. She is a doll and most importantly… a huge housewives fan! Also we have a VERRRRY special listener request…. cryptic! 

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Tim Meadows, Peter Hulne, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll fact check a Peter Gabriel expert, take a homophobic uncle skydiving, and argue over the name of their gang. Plus, a phone-hat tech trend gains traction and a group of police officers comes up with creative ways to be dicks on the job.

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

If you’re a fan of the theatre then this podcast pilot is right up your alley! This week Andy Daly & Matt Gourley present a podcast pilot all about the theatre from the unique perspective of theatrical director Don DiMello. Along with his co-host/theatre critic Mal Bachman (Matt Gourley), they’ll share a bit about their theatre background and review 3 current Los Angeles theatre productions. Then their longtime acquaintance Falcon (Jason Mantzoukas) drops by to explain what his job is when The Rockettes are no longer able to perform. Plus, Don gives aspiring star of the stage & Comedy Bang! Bang! intern Marissa Wompler (Jessica St. Clair) a few tips on becoming a star as part of his mentorship.

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

Listen to Season 2 starting Thursday, March 8th on Stitcher Premium! For a free month trial, go to stitcherpremium.com/andy and use promo code ‘ANDY’.

This week, Bryan brings forward a Princeton study revealing the level of unequal treatment of LGBTQ students, with special focus on the lesbian and bisexual pupils subject to disproportionally frequent disciplinary action. Erin talks about the offensive treatment of pregnant immigrants in ICE custody as well as the disappointing response on social media to Cardi B’s pregnancy. Screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) joins to discuss his new book Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire, his Gothic Cheddar font obsession, and the game he invented, “AlphaBirds.” Plus, a surprise guest stops by to explain why everyone ought to see a therapist.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: SHADE), Forto Coffee (www.fortocoffee.com code: SHADE), and Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/shade code: SHADE).

Leila Day, senior producer at Pineapple Street Media, joins Chris and Lex on The Wolf Den to detail her experience establishing her style of audio journalism and how it led her to producing for KALW and Al Jazeera. Leila also discusses teaching storytelling inside San Quentin State Prison and how she developed her podcast The Stoop.

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Cam talks Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Cohen and “Call Me By Your Name.” Sets from Kyle Ayers, Darcy Michael and Guy Branum, and a chat with Rae Sanni.

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