Join guest host Samm Levine as he sits down with legendary voice actor Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama). Maurice talks about his dislike of private jets, his rigorous study of the infamous Orson Welles “frozen peas” outtakes, and his unexpected intimate chat with the Dalai Lama.

Brainwashed into a religious cult. Our caller escaped 10 years ago, but she’s only now starting to process the trauma: from sexual manipulation and poison, to hallucinations and “mind melding”. Chris talks about therapy (and discovers a mutual love for go kart rides).

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Writer/comedian Chelsea Frank joins Deanna and Emily to chat about sugaring vs. waxing, the importance of having face to face game, and what to do when you accidentally like an old photo while  “insta-stalking.” Plus, Chelsea tells us the do’s and don’ts when it comes to breaking up via texting.

Rap legend MC Serch of 3rd Bass joins Jensen for a special out of format episode in which they chat about meeting Pete Nice for the first time, signing to early Def Jam, growing up with Zev Love X and his connection to the origin of The Gas Face, being an adult rapper, and much more.

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Actress Mary Elizabeth Ellis joins the Sklars this week to cut some bodies loose. They discuss the best kinds of fart jokes to make for your kids and swap stories of being on set of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Then, Daniel Van Kirk brings stories that include a nasty obituary article and a steamy home invasion. Finally, Randy and Jason check out some found audio footage from This American Life.

Our inaugural episode kicks off with dreams about 80s pop superstar Huey Lewis, demon children with pink eye, and the age old question of whether Yoo-hoo is for children or adults. Plus, special guest Aparna Nancherla reminisces about the post-apocalyptic dreams of her childhood.

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Our inaugural episode kicks off with dreams about 80s pop superstar Huey Lewis, demon children with pink eye, and the age old question of whether Yoo-hoo is for children or adults. Plus, special guest Aparna Nancherla reminisces about the post-apocalyptic dreams of her childhood.

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It seems like a good time of year to interview a magical turkey.

Credits
Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Charles the Turkey: Scott Adsit
Spurt the Elder: Andy Carey
Shan Gammador: Shannon Cason
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
Live Photo: John H. Abbot

Special Thanks:
The Chicago Podcast Festival
Jonathan Pitts
Tyler Greene
The Athenaeum Theatre
Recording Engineer: Mikel Pickett
Live Engineer: Andrew Dallas
Bread and Roses

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You know how when you watch and old movie and there’s a Y2K joke or a WAZZZZUUUP and you think, “man, this hasn’t aged well.” There’s now a whole category of those movies that are just classically heroic dudes being absolute dicks to women. There’s even a whole supercut (https://goo.gl/ejmmDH)  of all the times James Bond hits women. Just Sean Connery slapping women left and right like he’s Moe and every Bond girl is Larry and Curly.

Now, hear us out on this, but there’s a chance that images like this might have been hurting women instead of helping them. Crazy. Maybe normalizing violence against women or showing Harrison Ford literally whipping (https://goo.gl/QRB2Gw)  Kate Capshaw into kissing him have given men unrealistic ideas about how things like consent work.

This week Jack O’Brien brings on Carmen Angelica, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) and Katy Stoll to talk about the modern-day minefield of consent, what movies have been getting wrong about it, why it’s so easy for guys to get defensive about it and a female perspective on why it’s so damn important.

Footnotes:

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Katy Stoll Twitter: https://goo.gl/FzYPCG

Jason Pargin Twitter: https://goo.gl/pNcIwx

Article: Cracked: 7 Reasons So Many Guys Don’t Understand Sexual Consent: https://goo.gl/cNurtf

Video: Cracked: How To Know If A Girl is DTF: https://goo.gl/bkx5dS

Video: Han and Leia’s First Kiss: https://goo.gl/HbzMm0

Article: Cracked: 5 Things Women Want Most: https://goo.gl/WsEPiR

Article: Cracked: Everything A Woman Should Know Before She’s Groped: https://goo.gl/pcyEbj

Article: Cracked: 5 Ways Modern Men Are Trained To Hate Women: https://goo.gl/UJtzh

Article: New York Times: Nurse in V-J Day Photo Dies: https://goo.gl/KFxJci

Article: Vice: I Want a Feminism Class for Boys: https://goo.gl/7YUFf1

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Scott is having the holiday blues and has some old friends and new friends join him to cheer him up on this year’s Holiday episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! Expect appearances by future CBB host Jason Mantzoukas, intern Gino Lambardo, John Lennon of The Beatles, The Smooth Criminal, The Time Keeper, Gary Urbansky and his brother Ron, Frosty the Snowman and many more. Eggnog Man.

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the spot to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is writer/author Kathryn Borel! They chat about who played the role of Kathryn’s high school mentor, how Canada is forced to notice what happens in the United States, and the shame that comes with pronouncing words in public incorrectly. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Jennifer Marie Kelley, and Mary Sohn, to improvise a story set in The Childhood Home of Fred Rogers. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

SAN FRANCISCO! Spontaneanation Live returns to SF Sketchfest on January 14th! With Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome & Little Janet Varney, plus a very special guest. Tickets are almost gone, so get yours NOW! http://bit.ly/SFSFSPONT17

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David Del Rio (In the Heights) knows what it’s like to bring a Lin-Manuel Miranda production to life. After all, he was cast in Miranda’s first musical, In the Heights. Del Rio joins Travon and Mike to talk about his Broadway experience, his Hamilton admiration, and the intensity of his song pick, “The World Was Wide Enough.” Plus, don’t miss this week’s surprise segment from the Big Data crew.

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The boys touch down in Sydney and talk about sex, shaky hands, porn awards, and teaching Australia how to count and be great again.  

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In 2007, everything changed. At least, that’s according to journalist Tom Friedman, who tells David in this episode how 2007 was the single greatest technological inflection point since the printing press—and how we all missed it.

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Actress Anna Faris (Anna Faris Is Unqualified podcast) welcomes Paul, June, and Jason into her home/recording studio to discuss the 1982 musical romantic comedy Grease 2. They’ll talk about the return of Frenchy, the sex in the bunker scene, and the T-Birds being casual about murder. Plus, June shares why she knows every word of this movie and Anna’s tells us about her complicated relationship with the Grease films.

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Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

Paul is in the new Nicolas Cage film “Army of One” available on VOD.

Paul’s new comedy Filthy Preppy Teen$ is now avail on the FullScreen and you can see June and Paul in their old show NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU. Paul also appears on Fresh off the Boat on ABC.

June stars in Grace and Frankie on Netflix, as well as Lady Dynamite alongside with Jason.

Jason can be seen in How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.

Katie Halper (The Katie Halper Show) and Leah Bonnema (VH1) join Negin to talk about how to talk about Donald Trump. Meta! They also get into the latest developments from Transition 2016 and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Plus, why nonviolent protesting is anything but a wuss move.

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Stand-up comic Gary Gulman joins Randy and Jason for this week’s episode of Sklarbro Country. We hear about a Packers fan who ditched a steep cab fare and Matt Barnes’ accidental butt-bump before the Sklars get into it with Gary. They discuss the post-Trump mood in the New York comedy scene and what makes competitive stand-up uniquely difficult. During Quick Hits, we hear about a goalie peppered with firecrackers and a kangaroo brawler, and finally, fat Matthew McConaughey calls in to explain how his beer-and-milkshake diet will help him win an Oscar.

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This week Bryan tells us all about his family’s evening with Hannibal Lecter in Vegas, while Erin shares her run in with Rachel Zoe at a rich, rich, rich charity event. Also, a controversial Buzzfeed article speculates about the hosts of HGTVs “Fixer Upper” and their views on LGBTQ people due to their support of an evangelical church. and Texas Governor Greg Abbott has finalized his plans that require abortion clinics to bury or cremate fetal remains at the patients expense. Plus guest TV Land Executive Dana Tuinier is here to discuss the time she screamed at Bryan in public, her involvement with The Trevor Project, and being instrumental in bringing Throwing Shade to TV Land. Happy December Honeybunz! Follow Dana on twitter @troubleverydana

Paying the rent with Gary Gulman.

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The Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan joins Sarah and guest co-host, local improv legend Susan Messing (Second City, The Annoyance Theater, iO Theater) live at the Chicago Podcast Festival to talk about John Prine’s “Hello In There,” A River Runs Through It, and Spartacus. Plus, special musical guests Sunshine Boys open with a cover of the famous “Crybabies” theme, and play a few originals to wrap up this magical evening.

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This week, friend of the show David Alan Grier fills in for Kamau as guest-host to explain the wheels of color to Kevin. We hear a classic Prince story and what makes Facebook live worth following before they get into the 1977 television movie “Wilma.” David tells of the film’s impact on him as a young actor and his relationship with Denzel. The two discuss the importance of seeing Denzel on screen for the first time, why the movie is about family at its core, and finally, give the film an official Denzel rating.

***WARNING: WESTWORLD SPOILERS***

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Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, and Katie Dippold join Matt Besser for this week’s episode of improv4humans. They explore the origin of fake news and deal with unengaged cops before embarking on a time-traveling adventure that can’t seem to get itself out of the year 1980. Later, a cheating spouse is exposed via donuts, and Katie searches for a dog to put inside her fridge.

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The Shrimps take on the The Sports Bras at Lake Street Gymnasium. Matt Gourley and Amanda Funbuns Lund and Captain Maria Blasucci and Molly Hawk-ey call the action.

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Cast Me If You Can

We’ve got every episode of Don’t Look Back with host Julian McCullough in Howl Premium. To hear the entire series use promo code LOOK at check-out for 1-month free. 

Julian asks his friends from the world of stand up, acting and music what their back up plan would be if they weren’t in show business. They then interview a person who does that very thing for a living.  In episode one, Jon Gabrus reveals to Julian that he wanted to be an FBI Agent in high school. They welcome 20 year FBI veteran Jim Sheehan into the studio to see if Jon had a chance to make it chasing bad guys.

On December 29, 1962, twenty-three-year old Patricia Bissette was found strangled in her Boston apartment. She was second young victim, and the seventh overall attributed to The Boston Strangler. But there were some who weren’t so sure Bissette was a victim of THE Strangler. There was legitimate suspicion that Bissette’s boss—a married man with a motive for keeping his affair with Bissette quiet—had killed her. In this episode, host Portland Helmich reveals how one significant detail, Bissette’s address, might have helped police find the real killer in 1962. We’ll hear more about the tragic consequences of this missed opportunity, and we’ll meet Adele Roof, who believes that she befriended the Boston Strangler in 1962—and almost became one of his victims. 

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Zoe Zolbrod grew up with a secret. Now, after 4 decades, she’s sharing it with the world. In this episode, find out how telling her secret has shaped the way Zoe sees herself as a mother and daughter. To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com!

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Live from the Now Hear This Festival, actor, author, cat lover, and vanguard podcaster Marc Maron joins Matt to talk about his role as the Angry Promoter in the 2000 Cameron Crowe film Almost Famous. Marc tells us all about the pants his character wears, how his scene has now since established a catchprhase in the intro of his popular podcast “WTF with Marc Maron,” and why this role fits just right in his personal range as an actor. He also talks about his cats Monkey & LaFonda, what it’s like to prepare for an interview with Neil Young, and the now infamous Gallagher mid-interview walk out. Plus, Matt’s old college buddy and author Tyler Dilts joins Matt to talk about how WTF and I Was There Too are big influences in his detective novels.
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Actress and comedian Grace Parra joins Andrew this week to talk about how much knowledge we should know on every cabinet member, engaging with the Latino community, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Former campaign manager and “Trump whisperer” Kellyanne Conway (Julie Brister) stops by Hard Nation to enthuse about the President-elect and our glorious future. Mark joins her in imagining Ted Cruz’s moist lips, cheering Omarosa’s possible appointment to Trump’s cabinet, and shaming Pete’s drug use, while Pete considers setting himself on fire. #FeelingsTrumpFacts #HesOurPresident #GetOverIt