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June 23, 2017
Welcome back to Dreams, What Do They Means? with host and dream expert Ian Neeson. World renowned dream psychologist Randy joins the show this week to offer insightful analysis, but not before we hear the Dream That Should Not Be Talked About. Then, the two take turns pressing the button of the Random Dream Voicemail and deal with Randy’s developing dream-entia. Lastly, Traci Reardon shows up to answer dream-related questions and solve a tough riddle.
This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/binge) and ModClotch (www.modcloth.com/LAPKUS).
June 22, 2017
Hello my sweetest honey bunny money! Happy Summer! Did you know that the female Supreme Court justices are 3 times more likely to be interrupted than their male colleagues? Believe it. Also, a brave Mormon girl comes out in front of her congregation and is shut down by adult men with bad wigs. And finally, Fast Company pop culture editor Joe Berkowitz takes us through his new book AWAY WITH WORDS and the dark world of pun competitions. Now that’s what I call purrrfect. Is that a pun?
June 22, 2017
Franklin Leonard and Kate Hagen bid listeners farewell! Please listen to the many great past Earmovies!
June 22, 2017
EP. 74 — Classic Showbiz – CHAPTER 1: THE HOOD, THE SCHMUCK & MISS NEW JERSEY LEGS
Guest Kliph Nesteroff
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Allan Drake was one of several Mob-connected comedians in mid-century America. His connections got him huge gigs at The Flamingo in Las Vegas and the Copacabana in New York. Those same connections would destroy his life and keep his name from reaching the history books.
The episode features Mob-era comedians Jack Carter, Dick Curtis, Shecky Greene, and more.
June 22, 2017
Hearing voices with Kulap Vilaysack.
This episode is brought to you by Audible and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/never).
June 22, 2017
Recorded live from South by Southwest, Jill Soloway (Transparent, I Love Dick) and senator Wendy Davis join Sarah to talk about The Lion King’s opening procession at theTony Awards, the video of people in the rotunda in the Capitol from the night of the filibuster, and Out of Africa. Plus, a special performance by Kelly Willis and Jeff Queen.
This episode is brought to you by Care/of (www.takecareof.com code: CRYBABIES) and Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/CRYBABIES).
June 22, 2017
Bob Garfield, co-host of WNYC’s On The Media, joins Chris and Lex on The Wolf Den. Bob details the journey of his new podcast, The Genius Dialogues, from a Kickstarter campaign to its home on Audible Channels. The three also discuss podcasting business models, the advantage of host read ads, and the problem of maintaining editorial independence in an ad-driven environment.
June 22, 2017
Scott Aukerman, Anthony King, and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They turn suggestions from Twitter into scenes about getting blacklisted from alarm clock stores, the consequences of celebrating Kid’s Day, and pragmatic fairy tale parents. Later, a Crap on Youtube leads to a confrontation about asking permission to order food on a date, and a rock group decides to destroy the venue for their encore.
This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv).
June 22, 2017
She’s spoken at the Women’s March on Washington, hosted a show for MSNBC, edited for Allure and Marie Claire, and written a New York Times bestselling memoir – and that’s not even half of the revolutionary work that trans writer and activist Janet Mock has done in her young career. In this episode, we talk with Janet about the writing process for her latest memoir “Surpassing Certainty,” the strong history and community of trans people in her native Hawaii, why the term “passing” is problematic for her, and why we should complicate our language when we use the word “woman”. For those of you who don’t know Janet: You’re about to become fans!
Find Janet’s books, podcast (Never Before), and speaking events at www.janetmock.com. And follow Janet on Twitter!: @janetmock
We’re going on break for TWO WEEKS! Kamau and Hari are going to miss you. So listen to their standup, read their books, watch them on CNN, and find them in person at http://www.wkamaubell.com/ and http://www.harikondabolu.com/. Thanks, and be back soon!
This episode is brought to you by OWN’s “Queen Sugar,” Hulu, Five Four Club (www.fivefourclub.com code: REACTIVE), MeUndies (www.meundies.com/PR), and Left (www.lyft.com/REACTIVE).
June 22, 2017
Good ol’ Nick Kroll rejoins the program this week to tell everybody about his show “Oh, Hello on Broadway” and his new movie “The House.” Then, drummer-by-trade Liberty DeVito shows off his sticks and shares insider info on Billy Joel, and disembodied head in a jar Josh Yadegar drops in to express concerns about his body being tossed out.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BANGBANG).
June 21, 2017
The Shrimps take on the Princess Layups at the North Weddington Auditorium Season Finale. Matt and Mark really call the action.
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June 21, 2017
Author Jonny Son joins Andrew to discuss his new book “Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur A Aliebn Too,” casting White actors in roles that can be played by Asian actors, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
June 21, 2017
On this special super episode of Hard Nation, the guys are joined by ultimate super heroes Wonder Woman (Kimmy Gatewood) and Supergirl (Rebekka Johnson)! The ladies get into why invisible ink is endangered, Wonder Woman’s first glimpse at a penis and Supergirl’s deep love of Rotten Tomatoes.
June 21, 2017
While Matt is off getting married and honeymooned, I Was There Too will feature a special run of guest hosted episodes! This week actor Michael Ensign joins guest host Mark McConville to discuss the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Michael tells us about the multiple takes of his scene as the Hotel Manager due to the improvisation from the rest of the cast, his character standing up to Peter Venkman, and not realizing the popularity of the film until watching it in a theater with an audience saying the lines. He also talks about his time with the Royal Shakespeare Company, his first big film role in Midnight Express, and his many other film/TV credits including Titanic, The Dukes of Hazzard, and much more.
June 21, 2017
Actor and comedian Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) joins Howard and Kulap this week to revel in his ten-story face! They count down Spotify’s Top 5 Songs in the US while dispelling common misconceptions, and Adam explains what he can and can’t say about Gatorade. Later, the comedian tells the funniest fact about The Mummy during the Movie Chart, and we get earplug updates, fight updates, and the story of the first summah scumbag on Two Charted.
This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/charted).
June 20, 2017
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor/comedian Paul Reiser (Red Oaks, Married). Paul chats about meeting his heroes (Peter Falk, especially) and working on the new season of Stranger Things, plus lots and lots of Johnny Carson talk.
June 20, 2017
Magician Justin Willman joins Jensen and guest co-host Erin Mallory Long to talk about Cupcake Wars, musician Steve Lacy, illusionist Derren Brown, how we were late on The Good Place, and many more things you should know about.
This episode is brought to you by Omaha Steaks (www.omahasteaks.com code: GETUP).
June 20, 2017
Ever wonder what it’s like to be paid to secretly watch shoppers on camera? This week’s caller works in the retail field of “loss prevention.” He tells Gethard about the time he confronted a shoplifter and got punched in the face, and discusses how the American heroin epidemic is directly correlated with retail theft. Plus, Gethard hears a little bit about the caller’s unorthodox personal life.
This episode is brought to you by Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), Hulu Plus, Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/beautiful), Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: CG).
June 20, 2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by monster expert EUGENE CORDERO to help them plot out the Dark Universe franchise that they bought recently.
This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com (www.stamp.com code:HANDBOOK) and Happy Socks (www.happysocks.com/handbook code: HANDBOOK).
June 20, 2017
Actress Eden Sher (The Middle) returns this week to discuss what it takes to get your hands on the best Twitter handle possible! Eden tells Emily and Deanna about her new movie “The Outcasts” before they dive into the perils of momsplaining. Then, they talk rotten millennialhood, boob nail art, and moisture situations before checking out the latest in Instagram highlights.
This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove (www.thirdlove.com/HTBLO).
June 19, 2017
DQ the elf is back and he has word of a resistance force growing strength in the forest.
Credits
Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
D’athaniel Quen’yarvin (aka “DQ”): Tim Ryder
Caball’on Valentin: John Sabine
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
This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/magic).
June 19, 2017
Intern Marissa Wompler and teacher/former sniper Charlotte Listler are back! They join Scott as they tell us about their misadventures involving tunnels, Aztec ruins, Paris, and “dashiki fever.” Womp Up The Jamz!!!
This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/CBB), Stamps.com (code: BANGBANG), and Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BANGBANG)
June 19, 2017
Understatement time: movies are hard to make. Every movie from The Godfather II to Joe Dirt 2 is the result of years and years of tireless hard work from artists, craftsmen, teamsters, executives and advertisers– all working in high pressure situations with tight deadlines, huge egos and insane amounts of money at play. Like GDP of a small island nation amount of money.
Odds are behind every movie, there’s an absolutely insane story of inappropriate behavior, blatant disregard for safety regulations and famous people trying to murder each other. This week on the podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Cracked’s Daniel O’Brien and Tom Reimann, comedian Jamie Loftus and writer Dave Schilling (The Guardian, Bleacher Report, Vice) to cover 17 movies with absolutely batsh*t behind the scenes stories, like basically every late-period Marlon Brando movie, the screwball comedy that shot an iconic scene on 9/11 and the backstage antics that led a very famous actor to punch James Cameron in the face.
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Footnotes:
Article: Cracked: 6 Insane Dick Moves By Directors Behind Famous Movies: https://goo.gl/JB88mh
Article: Cracked: 6 Famous Films You Had No Idea Were Hell Behind The Scenes: https://goo.gl/KoDcf7
Article: Cracked: 6 Great Movies That Were A Disaster Behind The Scenes: https://goo.gl/aElYpy
Article: Cracked: 5 Famous Movies That Were Insane Parties Behind The Scenes: https://goo.gl/lvZLQy
Article: Cracked: 7 Insane Behind The Scenes Problems Recent Movies Dealt With: https://goo.gl/3MlTNb
Article: Cracked: 6 Classic Movies Made Possible By Reckless Endangerment: https://goo.gl/dKgBU
Article: Cracked: 5 Great Movie Scenes Made Possible By Reckless Endangerment: https://goo.gl/81V33
Article: Cracked: 12 Classic Movie Moments Made Possible By Abuse And Murder: https://goo.gl/hvav0
Video: Marlon Brando Reads Cue Cards Off A Baby in Superman: https://goo.gl/eGiezr
Video: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Clip: https://goo.gl/fYCf45
Video: Master of Disguise – Turtle Club Clip: https://goo.gl/wU2VLS
June 19, 2017
EP. 117 — Highway Clean Up
Guest Kumail Nanjiani Emily V. Gordon Dan Ahdoot Tawny Newsome Mano Agapion
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes little sound makers to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special return guests are Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon of The Big Sick! They chat about when they first learned what SEX was and how, what medical condition you may contract as a result of seeing their movie, and Kumail’s favorite Vanessa Williams songs. Paul is then joined by Dan Ahdoot, Tawny Newsome, and Mano Agapion, to improvise a story set at a Highway Clean Up. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
New York! There are still tickets left to see Spontaneation Live at The Bell House in Brooklyn! November 12, 10pm: bit.ly/SPONTHOUSE1710PM
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June 19, 2017
Gilbert and Frank welcome actor-director Richard Benjamin for an enlightening and thoroughly entertaining discussion about his six-decade career in Hollywood as well as his memories of working with Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Clint Eastwood, Mike Nichols and Orson Welles. Also, James Mason pulls a fast one, Walter Matthau plays the ponies, Johnny Guitar meets Lawrence of Arabia and Richard helms a comedy classic (“My Favorite Year“). PLUS: The genius of Michael Crichton! The brilliance of Buck Henry! George Burns orders soup! Richard pursues Albert Finney! And Gilbert sings the theme from “Goodbye Columbus”!
June 19, 2017
Film critic Justin Chang (LA Times) joins Amy this week for a Brazilian film head-to-head! They pit the 1959 Greek myth adaptation “Black Orpheus” against the 2002 crime picture “City of God.” They debate and discuss the respective films’ impact, touching on everything from the significance of the all-black cast of “Black Orpheus” to the unexpectedly hilarious aspects of “City of God” character Knockout Ned. Which Brazilian hit gets to join the exalted halls of The Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums now to vote!
June 16, 2017
Randy and Jason discuss the NBA Finals and how Kevin Durant can fix the Association’s parity problem. Then Erik Griffin (Workaholics, I’m Dying Up Here) joins the show! The three discuss what “I’m Dying Up Here” gets right about the comedy world. Erik talks about how he got his courtside season tickets, what it’s like having players actually hear what you’re yelling, and what the Clippers need to do to take it to the next level. Then the discussion turns to the NBA Finals, how close in talent the Warriors and Cavs truly are, and how NBA player contracts should work. All three agree college athletes should be compensated, and debate the best way to do it. On Quick Hits: the Austin Rivers/Big Baby beef, pro athletes living in apartments, and Mr. Met’s fingers. Jesse Thorn brings a fantasy report.
June 16, 2017
Please enjoy the seventh Earmovie of Season 3, “The Gauntlet of Phillip Montega” by David Gay. It stars Jay Ellis, Zach McGowan, Teo Briones, Arielle Kebbel, Jose Zuniga, Michael Trevino, and Cooper Thornton.
June 15, 2017
Gather round! This episode features an all-star lineup of some of Negin’s funniest and brightest guests. Rachel Sklar (TheLi.st) and Sarah Rose Siskind (StarTalk with Neil DeGrasse Tyson) take on lifestyle feminism. Is it a gateway to activism or just a ploy to sell more t-shirts? Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Tom Shillue (Red Eye) get into their personal budgeting habits. Plus, Dan Pashman (The Sporkful) and Andrew Heaton (Mostly Weekly) discuss our biological fixation on the short term and how this plays out personally and politically.
June 15, 2017
Ronna and Beverly once again grace the stage at The Bell House in Brooklyn with fabulous guests Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out) and Robin Lord Taylor (Gotham). The girls journey down the rabbit hole of Engineer Sam’s tattoos before chatting with Jill about her custom fashions, trashy novels, and Necker Island. Then Robin Lord Taylor makes his return to the show, bringing with him tasty delicacies and recollections of summer stage productions gone by.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: SHALOM) and ThirdLove (www.thirdlove.com/ronnaandbeverly).