Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (World of Wonder[worldofwonder.net]) join Dave and Matt this week as Homophilia’s first double guests! They chat about handling working and romantic relationships, raising children, and of course all things drag! Plus, Dave and Matt’s 2018 goals, Rupaul’s Drag Race All-Stars gossip and more!

Comedians Judy Gold (Kill Me Now) and Seena Ghaznavi (Sirius XM) join Negin to discuss their go-to New Year’s plans and their wishes for the year ahead. Plus, the perils of doing standup on New Year’s Eve.

Scott and Paul F. Tompkins continue the Best of Comedy Bang! Bang! 2017 countdown with numbers twelve through nine as voted by YOU listeners. Stay tuned for Part 3!

This episode is brought to you by Audible.

Erin and Bryan close out 2017 by focusing on the good things that came out of the year: their favorite books and movies! Then, Erin brings a story about Sophia the Robot, asking the question: why do robots need to look so much like people? Bryan discusses a pregnant mom who fired a gay photographer via text message, and actress/comedian Arden Myrin (Will You Accept This Rose?) joins to talk about seeing Anita Hill at a #MeToo event, her Bachelor obsession, acting training techniques, and her biggest animal fears.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

This week, author of “Improv Nation” Sam Wasson joins Matt Besser for a far-reaching discussion about the history of improv. Sam and Matt outline the milestones of improvisational theatre as it evolved from a rehearsal exercise into the comedic performance art form that we know it as today. Learn more about Sam Wasson’s book “Improv Nation” here.

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

Hope…get the machine! New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd (Anna Rubanova) and Trump administration lawyer John Dowd (Adam Bozarth) were accidentally booked together on this week’s Hard Nation. Maureen remembers the time she ate a whole pot chocolate bar, John is covered in pasta, and Trump is scared of yetis. Plus: the Hard boys count down their 2017 year in review!

Jon & Lauren get sketchy on an episode all about sketch comedy! They explain why watching SNL is like a sport and how great acting elevated Kids In The Hall, and revisit classic sketches from Mr. Show, In Living Color and more. Plus: another Very Special Episode of Roseanne with Scott Aukerman & Betsy Sodaro!

Comedians John Reynolds (Search Party, Stranger Things) & Conner O’Malley (Late Night with Seth Meyers) join Jo and Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: Professor Meow Meow, Date A Pro Wrestler, and Just The Rhyme Amount.

On a very special episode, Andrew reads through this year’s Dissmas List sent in by listeners as well as answers questions about Star Wars and more. Merry Dissmas! As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Kevin is joined by first-time director, LONG-time cinematographer Larry Sher, to discuss his oft-daunting debut, Father Figures.

Home schooled student Chuck Turlinski (Brad Morris) joins Marissa and Listler to talk about his experience as a new student at Marina Del Rey High now that his house burned down. Marissa opens up her house for Christmas Eve, Listler has an update on someone she’s been tracking, and Chuck speaks on his first sexual encounter at church group during “Hot Topix.” Then, Chuck gets emotional about asparagus, Steve Harvey and more during “What’s Cheesing You.” Plus, we hear about Chuck’s true passion for boneless wings during “Spotlight On.”

Writer Brian Lynch joins Jensen and Matty to talk about coming up with Kevin Smith, writing animated films, his new book “Toy Academy,” musician Tyler Cole, 36 Questions podcast, how we were late on Twin Peaks: The Return, and many more things you should know about.

Can stalking your crush lead to a successful long-term relationship? A young woman tells Gethard about her years-long pursuit.

This episode is brought to you by Magoosh (www.magoosh.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Casper Mattresses, Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Sonos.

YouTube sensation Paint aka Jon Cozart joins Zach and Jess this week for a ghostly musical with young love, breadsticks, and “Hot Toppings”. With songs like “When Do You Say You’re A Ghost?”, “Yogurt & Breadsticks” and “Speed Dating”, you’ll be craving Italian food and more of these tunes! 

JAKE AND AMIR from the “If I Were You” podcast are in the studio along with many other guests to celebrate at the big Hollywood Handbook party for the holidays.

Rapper Davon Lavor joins Emily and Deanna this week to talk about rocking the Pastel Papi look, Thanksgiving clapbacks, and his biggest musical influences. Later, Davon gives the girls his vibes on Jake Paul headlines and a rundown on stripper-turned-hip hop artist Cardi B before performing a sample of one of his own tracks.

This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove.

As you look back on 2017, maybe you think the forces of evil had a banner year. Maybe you think decency took loss after loss, while cruelty went to the playoffs. Well what if we told you that while that was often true, there were squads of highly-motivated nice people standing up to the Nazis marching in the streets? And what if we also told you they stood up to those Nazis with the funniest, pinkest, fundraising-est pranks imaginable?

On this week’s podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by comedian, Southerner, and friend of the show Billy Wayne Davis, for a happy stroll down recent memory lane. They’ll discover magic t-shirts, “Swiss Coffee”, alien beings, and more fun ways the forces of good are kicking ass, taking names, and laughing all the way to the fun-bank.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/TkiQ1g

Fan favorite and GGACP holiday fixture Mario Cantone drops by the studio to chime in on everything from the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud to the not-so-special effects of “Mighty Joe Young” to the strange predilections of Frosty the Snowman. Also, Dracula plays heavy metal, Carol Kane plays Gilbert’s wife, Mario learns the Perfecto Telles story (!) and the co-hosts rank the best (and worst) adaptations of “A Christmas Carol.” PLUS: Dueling Dylans! “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas”! The genius of Alan Menken! In praise of Leonard Maltin! And the (triumphant) return of Carol Channing and Herve’ Villechaize!

Paul F. Tompkins wishes listeners a very Merry Christmas on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guests are The WorkJuice Players aka Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Little Janet Varney. Everyone then shares which exotic pet they would choose between a Macaw, Tortoise, Boa, and Alpaca. Then, they all improvise a story set in an Airport. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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

San Francisco: Spontaneanation will be LIVE at the Marines Memorial Theatre on Friday, January 12th at 10pm as part of San Francisco SketchFest! For tickets go to www.paulftompkins.com/live

This Christmas Scott and Paul F. Tompkins give you the gift of the Comedy Bang! Bang! Best of Countdown! Join them as they countdown numbers sixteen through thirteen of the Best CBB episodes of 2017 as voted by YOU listeners. Plus, Scott and PFT sing a very special Christmas song!

It’s Winter Solstice time again and music is in the air. And we’re visited by two Great Blue Tigers.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Cerulean: Jessica McKenna
Azure: Zach Reino
Lioncelot: Greg Smith
Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

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

Screenwriter Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Disaster Artist) joins Amy this week to discuss the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.” They discuss how the film succeeds as a mosaic of interlocking stories and why it adds up to more than the sum of its parts. Plus, Michael shares some of the moments on his “Yikes” list before they assess the movie’s charm and take a deep dive into the many plot threads of “Love Actually.” Does “Love Actually” belong in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

This episode is sponsored by MUBI.

Welcome back to another episode of What Makes You Tick? with your hosts Sandra O’Donell (Kate Berlant) and Sandra O’Leary (John Early)! After sharing what’s been making them tick, they welcome special guest and old friend Symphony to the show to talk about her edible soaps, being divorced to a dead man, and their past run at a convention featuring the thickest rope. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to share what makes her Twitter followers tick on another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/LAPKUS) and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: LAPKUS15).

Natasha Lyonne (Orange Is The New Black) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 1987 superhero film Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Recorded live in New York, they talk about Nuclear Man’s nails, amnesia kisses, and what’s up with Margot Kidder. Plus, we figure out what exactly is kryptonite.

This episode is brought to you by Spotify, Squarespace, Sonos, and Mozilla Firefox.

Check out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/howdidthisgetmade

Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

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

Paul’s new comedy Drive Share is available on Go90. Paul can be seen on 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 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.

Dave and Matt join the incredible Justin Simien (Dear White People) on the set of Dear White People: Season 2 to talk about coming out (multiple times), Buddhism, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and so much more. Plus, cricket crackers, crying at the end of Coco, and Christmas plans.

This episode is sponsored by Chappy, Dollar Shave Club, and Sony Pictures Classics’ Call Me By Your Name.

Comedians Jessica Chaffin (Search Party), Julie Goldman (Dumb Gay Politics), and Brandy Howard (Dumb Gay Politics) join Negin to chat about Trump’s national security strategy and the CDC’s “word ban.” Plus, the panel imagines a year without shopping.

This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com/FAKE), Tamara Mellon (www.tamaramellon.com/FAKE), and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: FAKE15).

TV Journalist, narrator, and Chicago legend Bill Kurtis joins Sarah Thyre and guest co-host Andy Richter to talk about Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare For The Common Man,” Paul Potts on Britain’s Got Talent, Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory,” and Glen Campbell’s cover of “Yesterday, When I Was Young.” Then, singer-songwriter Kelly Hogan stops by to talk about Edwin Hawkins Singers’ “Oh Happy Day,” Puddles the Clown, and more. Plus, a special performance by The Lawrence Peters Outfit.

Photos by Jerry Schulman.

This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com code: CRYBABIES), Leesa (www.leesa.com/CRYBABIES), and Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/CRYBABIES).

Kristen Meinzer, Director of Non-fiction Programming and co-host of the By The Book podcast at Panoply Media, joins Lex Friedman and Chris Bannon on The Wolf Den. The three begin with an important conversation about workplace sexual misconduct and Kristen’s personal experiences at previous jobs. Kristen also recounts her career history and making the shift from public radio to a podcast startup.