Comedians Scott Blakeman (Laughing Liberally) and Tom Brennan (Electoral Dysfunction) join Negin to cheer Doug Jones’ win in the Alabama Senate race. They also chat about the role of due process and proportionality in sexual harassment allegations. Plus, they blow off some steam and shares their favorite bingeable TV shows and movies.

This episode is brought to you by Tamara Mellon (www.tamaramellon.com/FAKE), A Day Clothing (www.thisisaday.com code: FAKE), and SockFancy (www.sockfancy.com/fake).

Erin returns from Ireland…with gifts! Bryan discusses Trump’s remarks during his World AIDS Day address and why his tendency to specifically fail to mention the affected parties of tragedies time and time again can have far reaching consequences. Then, Erin exposes the discriminatory practices of medical professionals when it comes to surgical sterilization for men and women, and guest Emily Heller talks about Frasier fandom, the importance of distinguishing between pervert and predator, and what makes for the perfect final meal.

This episode is sponsored by Chappy and Firstleaf.

Jon Gabrus and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser for part two of a live episode from Chicago! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a team of nerdcatchers, a specialty toilet for a bad back, and a genie that gets wished into a relationship. Plus, teens make a high speed Taco Bell run and Jon has a hard time concentrating during his wife’s work stories.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and “Improv Nation” by Sam Wasson.

If you’re a new listener to Womp It Up, or just need a refresher on the backstory, fear not: Wompler & Listler are rereleasing some of their classic appearances from Comedy Bang Bang! First up: “Finger Guns,” from April 16th, 2012.

Jumping around with Josh Godelman.

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Writers Mehar Sethi and Jack Moore join Andrew to discuss the 2017 Alabama Senate election, a campaign to help bullied teen Keaton Jones has been suspended after his mother is accused of racism, Bitcoin, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

The star and creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Dhruv Uday Singh) freestyles through a very dramatic Hard Nation. Lin talks about his all-cat musical Mewsies, envisions a musical based on the Hard brothers and challenges Pete to a duel. Plus: Mark is now a “woke-servative.”

Today’s episode was recorded live at the Now Hear This festival in New York City! Jon & Lauren do a “fantasy sitcom family draft,” where they pick the sitcom characters they would want in their real life family from Full House, Family Matters, Golden Girls and more. Then, Paul Scheer joins them for an especially disturbing Very Special Episode.

This episode is brought to you by Shhhowercap.com (www.shhhowercap.com code: TV), Grasshopper (www.grasshopper.com/TV), and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV15).

Comedians Jessica Chaffin (Ronna & Beverly, The Kibitz) and Dave Hill (Valley Lodge) join Jo and Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: The USDA Guide to Soil Taxonomy Game, Brand Builder, and Mano What I’m Saying?

Comedian and podcaster Brandon Wardell (Yeah, But Still) drops in to cut the aux cord on this week’s Who Charted! He helps the gang count down Billboard’s Top Selling Albums while they spill their personal beefs with Pink and Brandon deals with the pangs of growing older. Plus, we hear why the Keaton Jones bullying controversy is evidence of the internet moving too quickly, and Howard reflects on a greenroom altercation with Jon Gabrus over baked clams during Two Charted.

This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (code: CHARTED30).

Comedian Rob Huebel joins Jensen and Matty to talk about his show “Do You Want To See A Dead Body” on YouTube Red, Jack Harlow, Most Expensivest, how we were late on Nier: Automata, and many more things you should know about.

This episode is brought to you by MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/GETUP) and Omaha Steaks (www.omahasteaks.com code: GETUP).

Actress and comedian Jessica Chaffin joins Emily and Deanna this week to discuss nail dipping, colonoscopies, and the vacancy of today’s youths. Later, they dive into a conversation on the fad of Mukbang eating shows and their strangely multifaceted appeal.

This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Santa Clarita Diet) speeds into the OFF BOOK studio to star in the hottest new vehicular musical. With songs like “Ride or Die”, “We Are the Ghosters” and “I Like It When You Call Me Papa”, you won’t be dragging your feet to any of these tunes! 

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK), Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK), Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK), and Improv Nation by Sam Wasson.

The unusual malady that afflicts this caller stirs up a philosophical discussion about how we, as humans, experience and remember our lives and craft our stories.

This episode is brought to you by Sock Club, Squarespace, Casper Mattresses, and Zelle.

Marissa and Listler go on an emotional rollercoaster as they welcome back new Marina Del Ray High teacher Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas)! Listler tells us about her boat accident and Gutterballs talks about his relationship with model Carol Alt during Hot Topix. Then, Gutterballs shares the great (and not so great) things that are happening to students at Marina Del Ray during “Gutterballing with Eric Gutterman.” Finally, Gutterballs gets teary eyed as he confesses how he felt when the love of his life just up and left him without a word.

Matt and Matt asked social media for some Q’s and then provided some A’s!

Kevin sits down with hero Phil Proctor, who co-founded Firesign Theatre in the late 60s; making beautifully written and performed albums that would alter young Kevin’s comedic outlook for life…

Sean and Hayes welcome MEREDITH HAGNER to Earwolf studios to share stories and get her help on a financial project they’ve been working on.

This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses (code: HANDBOOK).

Foon’s most famous band is back to play a few more songs before they break up again.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
nymbee: Storm DiCostanzo
Grundle: Paul Sabourin
Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

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

This episode is brought to you by SockFancy (www.sockfancy.com/MAGIC) and Away (www.awaytravel.com/magic).

Gilbert and Frank track down one of their favorite performers, comedian and variety show mainstay Bill (Raymond J. Johnson Jr.) Saluga, who recalls his years in the sketch group The Ace Trucking Company and reminisces about working with everyone from Redd Foxx to Billy Barty to John Lennon. Also, Bill rooms with John Byner, David Frye hits on the ladies, Dick Shawn roasts Uncle Miltie and Bob Dylan pays tribute to Ray J. Johnson. PLUS: Gypsy Boots! “The Steve Allen Comedy Hour”! Bill improvises with Bobby Darin! RFK sings “Wild Thing”! And Pat McCormick meets the Master of Suspense!

Thought experiment: if you made a list of the biggest 10 comedy institutions in your life, what would be on it? Probably stuff like ‘Saturday Night Live’, ‘The Daily Show’, John Oliver, network late night shows? Well if you look back over that list, you probably won’t find anybody who’s not openly lefty liberal (hi Stephen Colbert!) or wonky liberal (hey Seth Meyers!) or dead-center apolitical (hello Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader!). Why is that? How is there a total lack of high-profile comedy platforms that cater to the Mitt Romney supporters of the world, let alone the Trump zombies?

On this week’s podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Jason Pargin (Cracked) and Zack Bornstein (SNL, Jimmy Kimmel Live) for a look at how comedy works, who’s allowed to be our leading joke-tellers, where today’s comedy comes from historically, and why Jimmy Fallon lost a third of his audience by treating Donald Trump like a regular guy one time.

[Footnotes here: http://www.cracked.com/podcast/why-conservative-comedy-almost-impossible-in-trump-times/]

Actor of stage and screen Neil Patrick Harris joins Scott and guest co-host/children’s entertainer Big Chunky Bubbles to talk about his new film Downsizing, his pitch for CBB’s new tagline, and BCB’s live streaming Holiday special. Plus, born and raised dirt bag Rudi North stops by to talk about moving from Miami to LA to become a professional employee for Postmates.

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes time traveling listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is comedian and fellow Earwolf podcaster Negin Farsad of Fake the Nation! Negin chats about whether she’s ever had a religious experience, a moment in which she was hysterically laughing with friends in Paris, and having car blindness. Then, they are joined by improvisers Mark McConville, Nancy Hayden, and Donna Brookbanks, to improvise a story set in A Dance Club In Reykjavik. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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 episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon, Second City Training Center, Improv Nation by Sam Wasson, and Leesa.com.

Writer Molly Lambert joins Amy this week to discuss the 1971 drama “Carnal Knowledge.” They break down the contrast between Art Garfunkel and Jack Nicholson’s characters, the contemptuous directing of Mike Nichols, and Candice Bergen’s complex performance. Plus, they assess how the film contributed to the socialization of the genders and where it took advantage of the repeal of the Motion Picture Production Code. Does “Carnal Knowledge” belong in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

This episode is sponsored by MUBI.

To hear more episodes of Wild Horses, go to www.stitcherpremium.com/wildhorses and sign up. The four Wild Horses sit down LIVE AT Largo in Los Angeles with the hilarious Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black) to talk having sex while sick, doggie suicide, and desperate dressing room moments. The girls do an improv set inspired by the conversation as a group of amateur mountain climbers chasing their bizarre dreams. Recorded March 23, 2017.

On a very special episode of How Did This Get Made?, Paul speaks with the stars and writers of The Disaster Artist which includes James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Ari Graynor, Michael H. Webber, Scott Neustadter, Greg Sestero, and Tommy Wiseau. Plus, we present the classic HDTGM episode on The Room with Steve Heisler from The AV Club and Greg Sestero!

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BONKERS), Spotify, Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/HOW), and Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com/bonkers).

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.

Comedian, impressionist and Earwolf favorite, James Adomian (The President Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!) talks with Matt and Dave about morning radio, old cartoons, and his favorite earthquakes. Plus, how he met his boyfriend at a diner counter, trying to become Catholic and seeking gay role models.

This episode is sponsored by Sock Fancy (code: HOMO).

The four Wild Horses sit down LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles with Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of The Doughboys podcast to talk public restroom politeness, creepy middle school teachers, and adults enjoying cartoons. The girls do an improv set inspired by the conversation as four teen boys in detention.

This episode is brought to you by Sock Panda (code: LAPKUS15), Tripping.com, and ModCloth (code: LAPKUS15).

Comedians Maeve Higgins (Maeve in America) and Jena Friedman (American Cunt) join Negin to talk about Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, what’s next for the #MeToo movement, and whether or not Mueller’s investigation will bring America an early Christmas present. Plus, Negin and the panel offer up tips to fight the tax bill.

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