Gashtunks

The Case Of The Missing Ruby

Swearing In Ceremony

Winged Warrior Tickets His Grandparents

A Visit With Big Clyde Crushman

Calls From The Chicken Cave

Mildred’s Press Conference

Live from Politicon in Pasadena, CA, Mark has rounded up a trio of his favorite conservative thinkers! Anthony Scaramucci (Craig Rowin) insists everything he says on this podcast is off the record. Velveteen Carter (Carl Tart) returns to explain why she hasn’t gotten her period since Trump was elected. Betsy Ross (Christine Nangle) is visiting from the past, and angry about the price of thread. And a certain President of the United States (Anthony Atamanuik) just might stop by…

This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com code: HARDNATION30).

Miss Nunzio Part 2

Miss Nunzio

Do Not Disturb Applies To Chickens

Benton Harbor Meets The Commissioner

In Costume Shop

In anticipation of the 40th anniversary, former child actor Cary Guffey joins Matt to share his memories of playing little Barry Guiler in Stephen Spielberg’s 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Cary discusses what it was like to act in a movie before he’d seen one and explains how he earned the nickname “One Take Cary.” Then, he tells the story of how he called out Richard Dreyfuss for missing a line during a scene, shares what it was like to be a part of the cultural zeitgeist from such a young age, and reveals the incident that made him decide to give up acting.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: WASTHERE) and Audible (www.audible.com/WASTHERE).

Actor-comedian Dan Ahdoot joins Howard and Kulap for this week’s Who Charted! They count down Shazaam’s Top 5 Songs of the Week while Stard doles out expert headphone advice and Howard pitches his SAG election theories. Then, during the TV Chart, Dan tells his tale of getting caught up with smoothie-drinking swingers, and the gang recaps another successful Summahfest while counting down Kevin’s Hot Picks during Two Charted.

Ira Glass tells us why the audio series Chickenman, is one of his favorites! To hear the entire Chickenman archive head over to www.stitcherpremium.com.chickenman for more details.

Sean catches up with his former writing partner DOMINIC DIERKES and Dom’s new partner THE SCUZZMAN. Then Hayes calls in from out of town.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/handbook) and Chapman University (www.chapman.edu/grad).

James Bonding is back! And better than ever. Or at least more regularly-released than ever. Join Matt and Matt for the introductory episode of their second season. They’ll discuss the state of the franchise, the state of the podcast, and the format of the show going forward. Subscribe now.

Bears, pirates, pigs and more come to together in this brand new musical set on both the high seas and the backwoods of Georgia. With songs like “Jeep Lifestyle”, “Was I A Bad Son?” and the new hit classic “Sixpack Pete”, you’ll be humming these tunes for hours.

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

The incomparable Beth Dover and Joe Lo Truglio share more hilarious secrets and lies than they bargained for. Turns out, life as a Mr. and Mrs. in this business-we-call-show ain’t as easy as they make it look…

An Aussie opens up about his family’s history which includes tales of drug dealing, substance abuse, mental illness, sex addiction and trying to find God in a hot yoga studio. Something really special clicks between Gethard and the caller, and not just because Americans love an Australian accent. Recorded in front of a live audience in Baltimore, Maryland on June 11, 2017.

This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/BEAUTIFUL) and Book of the Month: Bound to Delight (www.bookofthemonth.com/STORIES).

Actress Zoe Hall joins Jensen and Matty to talk about appearing on Sesame Street as a child, French Montana’s “Famous,” 60 Days In, What’s Good with Stretch & Bobbito on NPR, how we were late on Flower Boy, and many more things you should know about.

Comedian and YouTube personality Jordan Doww joins Emily and Deanna for this week’s HTBLO! Jordan talks about getting started on YouTube at an early age before playing a drinking game variation on the classic Never Have I Ever. Then, the girls get to know Jordan better by getting his take on grocery bags and custom water bottles. Plus, Jordan shares his Beyoncé fandom and his experiences transitioning from YouTube to mainstream programming.

This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove (www.thirdlove.com/htblo).

Thanks to those plucky kids in Stranger Things and the larger proliferation of nerd culture, we’re happy to announce that Dungeons and Dragons is officially cool now. And as with many things that are either retaining or finding success almost a fifth of the way into this new century, DnD is doing it by adapting to the times. Groups can now conduct entire campaigns online (no more meeting in mom’s basement); YouTube, podcasts, etc. have created more DnD content than the average player knows what to do with; and the DnD-style role-playing game has expanded to multiple genres, so players who would rather walk on broken glass than participate in anything with the word “Dragons” in it, can play a comedy, horror or sci-fi RPG game.

DnD is so cool, its reach has expanded to prison, the coolest place. Yes, prisoners are playing DnD instead of dominoes or chess or the stabbing game (never heard of it? It’s the game where you just stab people).

The reach and stature of Dungeons has expanded so much, after having our first African-American president and our second criminally insane one, who knows, in a few years, we may have our first president who goes by Zudlud Geodeheart, the Deep Gnome Barbarian. President Geodeheart could probably pass some healthcare legislation. 

On this week’s podcast, Alex Schmidt is taking his great axe, 100 gold, and a poison resistance elixir around Los Angeles for a sort-of state of the state of Dungeons and Dragons. First, he’s joined by Cracked’s Michael Swaim to speak with Spencer Crittenden of HarmonQuest, and they talk about what it’s like being one of the most famous Dungeon Masters in the world. Later, Alex speaks with documentarian Elisabeth De Kleer, whose viral article and video about prisoners who play DnD shines a humanizing light on how table-top RPG games can provide a therapeutic effect on the incarcerated and even patients with mental illnesses. Lastly, Alex sits down with Geoffrey Golden and Lee Keeler, who have adapted the cult-comedy classic “Wet Hot American Summer” into an RPG game coming out later this year.

East Coast! The Cracked Podcast is coming to you! The Cracked Podcast will be a part of the Now Hear This podcast festival in New York, taking place September 8th-10th. For $20 off your ticket, head to NowHearThisFest.com and enter code ‘CRACKED’ at checkout.

West Coast! Pack an extra life, some elixirs and a poke ball. The next live Cracked Podcast is Saturday, August 12th at 7pm at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles. Alex Schmidt asks Michael Swaim, Adam Ganser, Monika Scott, Mike Drucker and Brodie Reed, “what is the best video game universe to live in?” Tickets are $7 and available here: https://goo.gl/WCKg8f

Guys. Gals. Aliens. Did you miss the premiere of Cracked’s newest podcast, Cracked Movie Club? Don’t worry. There’s plenty of time to catch up. Hosts Tom Reimann and Abe Epperson feature a new director each month as they do a deep into four of the director’s films with jokes, insane behind-the-scene stories and crazy fan theories. And July is devoted to none other than Steven Spielberg.

Listen to their episode about Raiders of the Lost Ark here: https://goo.gl/ygBfW1

Listen to their episode about Jurassic Park here: https://goo.gl/FK9gV4

Listen to their episode about E.T. here: https://goo.gl/aQmqzD

Listen to their episode about Jaws here: https://goo.gl/NdGi31

And to hear the newest episode each and every Thursday, search for Cracked Movie Club in your podcast app of choice or click here to find it on Apple Podcasts: https://goo.gl/fQ2o72

Footnotes: 

Spencer Crittenden on Twitter: https://goo.gl/3WqEi5

Article: Cracked: 5 Ways Your Dungeon Master Can Ruin Any D&D Session: https://goo.gl/fJj4p2

Video: Deadliest Warrior: Apache vs. Gladiator: https://goo.gl/RWe2Uf

Video: HarmonQuest: Episode 1: https://goo.gl/q0ka3m

Dragons in the Department of Corrections: https://goo.gl/1iumQr

Article: Vice: Dragons and the Department of Corrections: https://goo.gl/bMC9n6

Video: Vice: Escaping Prison With Dungeons and Dragons: https://goo.gl/RNpcgv

Video: CNN: The Bard Behind Bars: https://goo.gl/oYooRX

Scholarly Article: Wayne D. Blackmon: Dungeons and Dragons: The Use of a Fantasy Game in the Psychotherapeutic Treatment of a Young Adult: https://goo.gl/3VsbYp

Dragons in the Department of Corrections: https://goo.gl/1iumQr

Movie: Wet Hot American Summer: http://amzn.to/2vJTBhD

Wet Hot American Summer Fantasy Camp: https://goo.gl/XJ2BCg

Wizards of Cockblock Forest: https://goo.gl/m36d8q

One of the most recognizable character actors of the last half-century, Clint Howard, joins Gilbert and Frank for a highly entertaining look back at his eclectic (and prolific) career, covering everything from his films with B-movie mogul Roger Corman (“Carnosaur,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School”) to early roles on classic TV programs like “The Fugitive,” “Star Trek” and “The Andy Griffith Show.” Also, Clint meets Richard Nixon, dines with Dennis Weaver, cuts the rug with Janet Leigh and turns down a part in “The Flintstones.” PLUS: “Gentle Ben”! “The Baileys of Balboa”! Ron Howard nabs a Grammy! Clint remembers Jack Elam! And the undersea world of Ivan Tors!

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/GILBERT).

Krom the warrior is back, but he’s been moving up in the world.

Credits
Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Krom the Fingarian: Mark Logsdon
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

Paul F. Tompkins surprises all on this week’s Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is stand-up comedian and writer Marcella Arguello! They chat about which job from earlier in Marcella’s life would she like to do again and what would it have to pay, why it was so great being a busboy at LACMA alongside her comedian friends, and being obsessed with Michael Jackson growing up. Paul is then joined by Shaun Diston, Zeke Nicholson, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in an Antarctic Research Station. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Want to submit a location for our improv? Follow @Spontaneanation on Twitter and keep an eye out for the prompt! Once we ask for suggestions, you’ll have five minutes to submit yours! One suggestion per recording, thanks!

This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/PFT).

Robert McDowell and Andy Hull of the indie rock group Manchester Orchestra join Scott to play songs off their new album “A Black Mile To The Surface” on this week’s musical episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! Photographer Sissy Montgomery stops by to share the best techniques for capturing a senior portrait. Then, statesman Lord Dingle arrives to discuss dealing with his subjects and the fight for global warming. Later, Sissy and Lord Dingle perform original compositions.
This episode is sponsored by Black Tux (www.theblacktux.com/BANGBANG), Stitch Fix (www.stitchfix.com/BANGBANG), Stamps.com (www.stamps.com code: BANGBANG), and The Big Sick.

This week, Slate contributor Seth Stevenson joins Amy to discuss Robert Downey Sr.’s 1969 film “Putney Swope.” Seth and Amy note the film’s focus on the blurred line between art and commerce, the significance of Putney’s voice-dub, and what the conflation of “obscenity and originality” reveals about the advertising world. Then, they share how “Putney Swope” has reshaped their perspectives on modern advertisements. Does “Putney Swope” belong in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

Did malls in the ‘70s need security? What is the origin of Bobo? These questions are answered and more on this week’s mini-sode!  Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Chopping Mall and Blake J. Harris returns to talk to Kelli Maroney of Chopping Mall to talk about those pants (for the full interview go to www.slashfilm.com). Paul gives some recs in Paul’s Picks and the Movie Bitches review Alien: Covenant. Plus, you’ll find out which action thriller we will cover next!

This episode is brought to you by Rick and Morty on Adult Swim.

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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 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.