Kathryn Bigelow month continues on Cracked Movie Club! After making her major studio comeback with The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow was working on a follow-up film with screenwriter Mark Boal about the decade-long unsuccessful hunt for Osama Bin Laden when news broke that Bin Laden had been killed by a team of American operatives. Obviously this was a much better ending for a movie, so Bigelow reworked the entire project into what would become Zero Dark Thirty, a film that challenged Americans with its depiction of the brutality of the biggest manhunt in history, and also gave the world a super-swole Chris Pratt, continuing Bigelow’s tradition of launching obscure actors into lucrative Marvel Studios careers.

On this week’s episode, Tom and Abe are joined by comedian Teresa Lee as they discuss the cultural impact of Zero Dark Thirty, whether it condemns or condones the actions taken to track down and eliminate one of the most infamous figures in modern history, and how much Bigelow likes using stray cats as metaphors.

Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin along with producer Zach Mack from The Ringer’s Binge Mode podcast join Chris on the Wolf Den. The four explain the thought process behind the unconventional rollout as well as the the rigors of releasing ten episodes per week. They also explain how a show about Game of Thrones fits in with the Ringer’s podcasting slate, and how they differentiated Binge Mode from the many other recap shows on the market.

Passing the peas with Paul Rust.

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Screenwriter and director Craig Mazin (Identify Thief, The Hangover Part II) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about Field of Dreams, Of Mice And Men, and Awakenings.

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This week Erin brings a story about how hurricanes and other natural disasters affect women and Bryan talks about a French gay-detecting spyware. Then they welcome on Dave Holmes and Matt McConkey of the podcast Homophilia to discuss pubic hair removal, coming out experiences, and the life-changing moment of witnessing their parents getting it on.

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It’s Monday morning, the final day of cuts for the 53-man roster for improv4humans. It’s an agonizing ordeal for humans, and it’s come down to Coach Besser’s final cut.

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The Shrimps take on Shecago Bulls at Pan Pacific Park. Mark and special guest Kristina Rodgers call the entire game.

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British Prime Minister Theresa May (Alice Wetterlund) and actress Salma Hayek (Veronica Osorio) are fast friends on this week’s Hard Nation. Theresa reveals she loves hacking the mainframe and threatening her husband with a cane, Salma plugs her movie Batteries Not Included, and yes, they go deep on Brexit. Plus: Mark and Pete both love that scene from My Girl with the bees.

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Actor Kevin Page joins Matt to discuss his role as Kinney in the 1987 action film RoboCop. Kevin talks about having to choose between continuing theatre or taking the role and what it was like getting obliterated by ED-209 and becoming the most squibbed man in film history. Plus, Kevin tells us about using a robot for an art gallery he owned for a couple of years and his role as Stu Chermack on Seinfeld.

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Brett Gelman and Janicza Bravo of the film Lemon return to join Andrew to discuss whether Jewish people are White, why they are not on Twitter, and why it’s important to surround yourself with people who are not like you. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

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No one knows you the way your garbageman knows you. You can lie to your spouse, to your friends and to your neighbors. But your trash always tells the truth. On this week’s episode of Cracked Gets Personal, Robert Evans and Brandon Johnson talk to four garbagemen about the insane things they’ve seen, and the dark secrets they’ve learned about modern life. For stories of murdered sex dolls, attempted banditry and sooooo much discarded porn, listen now!

Actor Ryan Gaul returns for a live Who Charted from this year’s Now Hear This podcast festival! He joins Howard and Kulap to pitch new names for Kid Rock and to count down a controversial Music Chart. Then Ryan talks about acting in the new film “Killing Gunther” while they down IMDB’s Top 5 TV Shows. Plus, Howard gives a live performance of a classic summah tune.

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Erin Whitehead (Wild Horses) joins the cast of the feline-robot-dessert-office supply romantic musical, ALL OF OUR BUSINESS. “CFO Is You”, “Some Loves” and “That’s What The Cats Are Doing” are just some of the highlights of this groundbreaking new show. “You Will Never Be The Same” after listening to this one! 

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Kumail Nanjiani joins Matt and Matt to discuss a James Bond movie for the ages. Specifically 57. That is the age of Roger Moore in this movie. It’s got everything we never knew we wanted from a Bond movie. Including a tenuously unnecessary plot about race horses.

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Rapper Lou The Human joins Jensen and guest co-host Ali Segel to talk about his various aliases, District 21, “Feel Good” by The Internet, how we were late on Tara Reid’s resurgence, and many more things you should know about.

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Santería, possible mafia connections and digestive troubles are a part of this week’s caller’s complicated family history. Calling from a Dunkin’ Donuts bathroom, this rambunctious fun-loving bartender tells Chris hilarious, bizarre, and gross anecdotes about her family, drunken adventures, and her pro golfer BF.

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Kevin welcomes one hell of a funny and talented bastard, Greg Cromer. Much is discussed about Greg’s road less traveled, from St. Louis to Show Business.

Actor Marcus Scribner (Black-ish) joins Emily and Deanna this week to discuss Yeezy shoe status, the lure of microtransactions, and his best ever Halloween costume. Plus, Marcus and the girls share their experiences being “flexed” and “dragged” before launching into a game of Thirsty, Savvy, or Thavvy.

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Lamar Woods has an interesting conversation with Sean while Hayes is on his way.

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Nathan Fielder of Nathan For You returns to join Scott to talk about vacations, not being able to cry on cue, and Neanderthals vs. Homo sapiens. Then, Cherry the C.H.U.D. comes to the surface to talk about trying to get on Food Network Star. Plus, horse trainer Bones McGrill stops by to give us tips on how to train horses.

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I don’t know… what if… we did a short one? 

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
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

Another summer in the books, another summer of somewhat pleasing comic book movies. Wonder Woman was good! So was Spiderman! Guardians of the Galaxy was…a movie! What’s next? Oh no. Don’t say it. 

Justice League. [cue the sound of failure from The Price is Right]

All we’re saying is there are tons of great indie comics and obscure graphic novels that would make awesome movies that aren’t necessarily about super-powered people. So that’s what we’re talking about on this week’s podcast.

Alex Schmidt is joined by Cracked’s resident comic experts Michael Swaim and Randall Maynard to pitch movie versions of 11 of their favorite un-adapted comics, including the Jodorowsky/Moebius collaboration that Luc Besson should’ve made before Valerian, a graphic novel that’s Casper the Friendly Ghost meets Lord of the Rings, and the Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) series that should get a adapted next.

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone with his real voice to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guests are Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher of Put Your Hands Together and Take My Wife! They chat about what movie they have lied about seeing, Rhea admitting that she has never seen Contact, and the levels of the video game GoldenEye 007. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Chris Tallman, and Nicole Parker, to improvise a story set in a Whale Watching Boat. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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In one of their funniest episodes to date, Gilbert and Frank are joined by veteran actor Bill Macy (“Maude,” “The Jerk,” “My Favorite Year”) for a highly entertaining look back at his seven-decade career and his collaborations with everyone from Bea Arthur to Norman Lear to Steve Martin. Also, Bill praises Carl Reiner, understudies Walter Matthau, ticks off Tony Curtis and shares the screen with Art Carney (and Lily Tomlin). PLUS: “Oh! Calcutta!” Remembering Joe Bologna! Gilbert plays a Spaniard! William H. Macy changes his name! And Bill convicts Bialystock and Bloom!

Former LA Weekly music editor Ben Westhoff joins Amy this week to discuss the 1995 Ice Cube film “Friday” They talk about the movie’s cultural timing, how it subverts audience expectations, and the power in writing characters that aren’t cool. Plus, they note the change in weed culture since the 90s and try to answer the question: How did Ice Cube get dumber? Does “Friday” merit a spot in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

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In the premiere episode of OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino welcome guest Paul F. Tompkins to the stage in the brand new musical “SHRUGGING DESTINY”. With the sure-to-be classic songs “Put Yourself First”, “No One Wants To Eat At Chipotle”, “Dang Dang Dang”, and more, you’ll be listening to this show over and over again. 

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Totally Gash with your host Elizabeth Laime! A show created to showcase incredible women and this week Elizabeth is joined by the Media Maven Margo Saint. They discuss how she became one of the first women to rise to the top in the advertising world, the importance of fidget spinners and no sleep, and her devastating childhood. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to offer advice about being a woman in the workplace in another edition of “Help Me Rhonda.”

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What’s Barbie’s age? What Bratz character are Paul, June, and Jason? Find out the answers to this and more on this week’s mini-sode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Bratz and we get a sample platter of Origin Stories with Blake J. Harris. Paul gives some recs, opens up the mail bag, and the Movie Bitches review The Big Sick. Plus, you’ll find out which movie we will be covering next!

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Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

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 House, The Lego Batman Movie, How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.

Throwing Shade’s Bryan Safi joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about Jenny Jones, “Trading Spaces” fails, marriage, plus a boy band member’s shocking NYE wardrobe. Also, Dave recaps his impromptu regional theater experience, and the guys give advice to their first voicemail caller!

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