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November 4, 2016

Hannibal, Tony and special guest Al Jackson are in a “divorced dad suite” in Victoria, BC for the latest Handsome Rambler. They talk about the very drunk fan at their last show, how Uber is killing our sense of direction, why you should never eat airport food on the way out, and why Hannibal almost never takes hosting gigs.

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon, Blue Apron, SeatGeek, Helix Sleep, and Wondery’s “Secrets, Crimes and Audiotape.”

November 4, 2016

Ronna and Beverly come to you live from the Now Hear This Podcast Festival with Never Not Funny’s Jimmy Pardo! They’ll chat about what makes a good late night talk show host, baseball players, and amusement parks. Plus, we hear what happened to get Beverly Disneyland banned.

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace and Third Love.

November 4, 2016

J. R. Havlan (SPY on Esquire, The Daily Show) and Jordan Carlos (Friends From College, The Nightly Show) join Negin to talk about the last throes of the presidential election and some down-ballot races, including measures to legalize recreational pot. Plus, they revisit the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. 

This episode is brought to you by Foot Cardigan, Totes, and Stamps.com.

November 4, 2016

Live from the Now Hear This Podcast Festival comes The Larry Jones Show with your host Larry Jones (Shaun Diston)! Larry welcomes chef Carl (Phil Augusta Jackson) to confront his girlfriend Jenny on the show under the suspicion that she might be cheating on him with her old boyfriend singer/rapper/songwriter Drake. The lie detector test will reveal all!

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon and Casper Mattresses.

November 4, 2016

Actor/sports fan Max Greenfield returns to the Country this week with Randy and Jason. They share strategies of watching the Cubs’ historic World Series win while putting the kids to bed before covering the ins and outs of the game. Then, Max describes working with Sally Field on Michael Showalters’ “Hello, My Name Is Doris” before dissecting the state of the modern network sitcom. During Quick Hits, we hear about a defensive lineman’s misleading tweet, a Spanish soccer fan’s distracting genitals, and Joe Mixon’s parking woes. Finally, NBA player Royce White joins the Sklars to discuss the lack of mental health policy in professional sports.

This episode is sponsored by Founders Brewery, Mack Weldon, Charles Tyrwhitt, and MVMT Watches.

November 3, 2016

This week Erin uses her PBS knowledge to defeat the moths infesting her home while Bryan deals with the great lakes flowing out of his nostrils. The Washington Blade posts an article on gay partners who are voting for opposite candidates, D-R-A-M-A, and Tech companies have found in studies that people prefer young female voices as personal assistants. Happy November honeybuns!

November 3, 2016

Season 3 of THE BLACK LIST TABLE READS begins with a sit-down chat featuring Paul Scheer, star of the upcoming Earmovie BLOOD FROM A STONE, its writer Bill Palmer, and Franklin Leonard, to talk early movie memories, nostalgia and campiness in film, and the origin of how BLOOD FROM A STONE came to be. 

This episode is brought to you by Scribnos.com.

November 3, 2016

Settling up with Anthony Rapp.

This episode is brought to you by MVMT Watches and Mott & Bow.

November 3, 2016

The Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland and Erin Whitehead) join Matt Besser for a live episode at the Now Hear This Podcast Festival in Anaheim, CA. Their scenes will include only having experiencing kissing the TV, what happens when everyone can hear your internal monologue, and reusing the Hunger Games’ Katniss cleavage for future Halloween costumes. Plus, everyone figures out whether they fall into the millennial or Gen X category.

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace and Casper Mattresses.

November 3, 2016

Actress Cassandra Freeman returns to perform co-hosting duties on this week’s Denzel! They’ll dive into the 1986 Denzel TV Movie “Hard Lessons: The George McKenna Story” and discuss Cassandra’s roles on Atlanta, Luke Cage, and The Real MVP. Plus, Cassandra & Kevin have some coffee.

November 3, 2016

Every 3 or 4 years or so, Scott’s old political parody singing group will get back together for a reunion. Rhea Butcher of Seeso’s Take My Wife joins Scott as today’s co-host as they welcome back Bob, Tim, Dave, Mike, and Eban on the keys for the powerful return of The Washington Monugents. Expect some good ol’ classics, new instant classics, and everything in between that will poke fun at Washington, D.C. in ways that everyone can appreciate.

This episode is brought to you by Leesa.com, and Original Grain.

November 3, 2016

Nate Silver, founder and editor-in-chief of the website FiveThirtyEight, is America’s favorite statistician. His website is required reading for anyone obsessing over U.S. elections. He joins Katie and Brian to talk about polling methods, Comeygate and why post-election gridlock is a very safe bet. Plus, we want to hear from you: after November 8th, what will you do to fill up the time you’ve spent following this election? Call and leave us a message at 929-224-4637.

This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker and Omaha Steaks.

November 2, 2016

On a very important bonus episode of I Was There Too, we will finally have the answer to the question asked last episode: Who physically played the body of The Emperor in the original version of The Empire Strikes Back? We know that Cio-Cio the chimp was used for the superimposed eyes of The Emperor. But did Elaine Baker or Marjorie Eaton ultimately appear onscreen? Matt shares some new information and interviews Cio-Cio the chimp to finally put this mystery to rest.

November 2, 2016

Jonathan sits down with Policy Consultant Greg Srolestar in a Getting Curious election special! They talk about Citizens United, bans on plastic bags, and why some of these propositions are worded so strangely. Plus, Jonathan professes his love for marijuana. With Jonathan Van Ness and guest, Greg Srolestar If you want to get informed on your local propositions, check out Ballotpedia! Produced by Christian Dueñas and Daniel Baruela for MaximumFun.org You can find Jonathan on Twitter @TheGayOfThrones or follow him on his Instagram @GayOfThrones. You can join the Getting Curious Facebook group here, and you can follow us on Twitter, @Getting_Curious.

November 2, 2016

Mark & Pete remember their favorite moments from the 2016 presidential campaign, then invite Sarah Palin (Mary Holland) on to gloat about Donald Trump’s recent good fortune in the polls and her bear-fighting prowess. That is, until a masked intruder (Craig Rowin) shows up and all hell breaks loose. Can Jay Leno (Mike Mitchell) save the day?

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses.

HEADS UP – Next week’s episode will be coming on 11/11, so Mark & Pete can recover from their wild election parties. Stay tuned!

November 2, 2016

Use promo code HOOT to hear the entire series of Hoot Gibson: Vegas Cowboy on Howl premium. In this episode, Cowboy movie star and Las Vegas entrepreneur Hoot Gibson (Andy Daly) meets up with Frank Sinatra (Matt Gourley), Dean Martin (Jeremy Carter), and Sammy Davis Jr. (Baron Vaughn) backstage at the Sands Hotel and Casino to shoot his scene for the new motion picture Oceans 11. While they wait, Hoot regales the Rat Pack with a story from back when he was owner of Hoot Gibson’s D4C Ranch and Casino. Hollywood ingénue Sophie Pembroke (Molly Quinn) arrives on the ranch to secure her divorce, but first Hoot and Sophie will have to deal with movie tough guy Tom Pembroke (Weird Al Yankovic), in an adventure that takes them through the Las Vegas Strip all the way to an old west theme park and the Little Church of the West. Can Hoot save the day?

November 2, 2016

Comedians Hari Kondabolu and W. Kamau Bell attempt to answer YOUR kids’ questions about the 2016 US presidential election. To join the conversation, go to www.longestshortesttime.com!

This episode is brought to you by Little Passports, Primary Children’s Apparel, Crane & Canopy, Yogi Tea, and Jo-Ann Fabric.

November 2, 2016

Actress, writer, dancer Arielle Vandenberg joins Howard and guest co-host Ele Woods for some truly spoOoky Halloween themed charts! They talk about Vine retiring and Arielle’s Minutemen connection as they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Halloween Songs. Then, Arielle shares a terrifying childhood tale of a troll doll that wanted nothing more than to be hugged during the Top 5 Halloween Movies Chart. Finally, we hear about the new Howard headshot, Howard’s wiki method to watching movies, and sibling rivalry during Two Charted!

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace and Casper Mattresses.

November 1, 2016

Comedian Jay Larson of The CrabFeast joins Randy and Jason this week for Sklarbro County! They get into Jay’s own way of spending Father’s Day, the World Series, and remembering comedian Kevin Meaney. Then they dive into stories including an incident that is not for the faint hearted dealing with a Horrorcore rap fan performing a ritual. Finally, Future Daniel Van Kirk shares his thoughts about this World Series.

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses, Jack Threads, and Indochino.

November 1, 2016

Comedy legend Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) is not on any kind of social media platform. He joins Deanna & Emily this week to talk about the current trend of high-waisted jeans, why joining social media has never truly interested him, and some of the nice comments he’s missing out on from his fans online. Plus, everyone takes in some of the YouTube comments on Deanna’s commercial for Domino’s.

November 1, 2016

Comedian Asterios Kokkinos joins Matty and Jensen to talk about writing comedy at the age of 12, his new book “Toys 4 Cheap!”, getting up OFF patriotism, reddit, how we were dead wrong about Steam controller, Bon Iver, and many other things.

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses, Cameron Hughes Wine, and MVMT Watches.

November 1, 2016

Burner, fire-performer-hoola-hooper-grinder-girl, and maybe, a modern-day Shakespeare (on molly) are a few labels we could ascribe to this week’s caller. She’s been through a lot, including the very shocking breakup of her up-and-coming band. Oh, and on a lighter note: heard of shirt-cocking? Guys, just don’t do it.

This episode is brought to you by AMEX, Mailchimp, Stamps.com, Casper Mattresses, and Joyable.

November 1, 2016

Join Kevin as he sits down with actor and producer Janet Varney (The Legend of Korra, Stan Against Evil). Janet chats about being raised on sketch comedy, acting opposite monsters, and constantly wowing her 13-year-old self.

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses.

November 1, 2016

Hayes and Sean share a disturbing story from Cody online and help Cody and Kevin make a good Facebook.

October 31, 2016

In the third installment of ROCK BOTTOM, Matt chats with Jonny McGovern (Hey Qween!) and Bravolebrities Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard. Hollywood Correspondent Stephen Guarino breezes through en route to set, and Matt grills Alec Mapa on baby daddying and the key to a long-lasting marriage. 

October 31, 2016

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the live audience and unseen listeners back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul’s special returning guest is Kumail Nanjiani of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail and HBO’s Silicon Valley! They chat when Kumail realized he didn’t fit into society, his unique attempt to project coolness, and three interesting Jackie Coogan facts. Paul is also joined by Jordan Black, Annie Savage, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set at a State Fair. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Photos by Liezl Estipona.

This episode is brought to you by MVMT Watches and Harry’s.

October 31, 2016

Oh no! Scott has been tricked again on his way to the Earwolf Studios and instead has arrived to the Werewolf Studios deep inside Suicide House on 1122 Boogie Woogie Avenue. The ghoulish Beuford le Barron welcomes Scott alone this time around as his brother Messmore is no longer dead. As Scott hears the cries of others residing dark in the shadows of the Suicide House he encounters familiar faces of Halloween past such as Ghost Boy, Dr. Traygo, and Leo Carpazzi & his granddaughter Scaroline. It’s time to face your fear and enter yet another Comedy Fang! Fang! complete with a special Hallowscream Freestyle Rap Contest!

This episode is brought to you by Seeso, Black Tux, Dollar Shave Club, and Jack Threads.

October 31, 2016

(Guest: Peter Sagal) We have something extra magical in the tavern this week, a unicorn named Windsprinkle.

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Windsprinkle: Peter Sagal
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Tricia: Kate James
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
Episode Art: Ellie Martin

“Gas Wayne Yes My Star” Written and Performed by: Mike Doughty

This episode is brought to you by Cards Against Humanity.

October 31, 2016

You’re probably familiar with Kurt Vonnegut’s required reading, or rather the Kurt Vonnegut books your high school English teacher required you to read. ‘Slaughterhouse-Five,’ ‘Cat’s Cradle,’ and maybe ‘Breakfast of Champions’ were rays of satirical sunlight in your curriculum between long stretches of Jane Austen and Herman Melville (both great authors, but booooooring). But what about his other 12 novels and the dozens of short stories and other works you’re not familiar with?

The Cracked Podcast is going to mix it up this week with an introduction to our new Vonnegut book club, a brand new podcast with Alex Schmidt and Michael Swaim, the Kurt Vonneguys. Once a month, Alex and Michael will work through the Vonnegut library, dissecting the recurring themes and characters, highlighting some amazing Kurt-isms and providing a general overview of Kurt’s work as the connective tissue to modern sci-fi.

In this week’s episode, Alex and Michael cover Vonnegut’s overlooked first novel, ‘Player Piano,’ a satirical ‘1984’-esque warning about the horrors of automation. When you’re through, you can check out episode two of Kurt Vonneguys here (https://goo.gl/dtD9Qz), where they look at Vonnegut’s masterwork, ‘The Sirens of Titan.’ And if you’re interested in following future episodes of Kurt Vonneguys, be sure to subscribe here (https://goo.gl/yjfNTM).

Recommended Reading:

“The Silver Corridor” and “‘Repent, Harlequin!’ Said The Ticktockman” — Harlan Ellison : https://goo.gl/7NK9Pu

“Knox” — Harlan Ellison : https://goo.gl/NlwI03

“The Veldt” — Ray Bradbury: https://goo.gl/ihH8r9

” The Caves Of Steel “  — Isaac Asimov : https://goo.gl/8uA6TQ

This episode is brought to you by Indochino and MVMT Watches.

October 31, 2016

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) has had his share of Hamilton adventures, including going backstage with Michelle Obama and singing carpool karaoke with Lin-Manuel Miranda. He tells Travon and Mike about getting from Albuquerque to New York City, shedding tears during “Burn” and why he thinks Eliza is the heart of the show. Finally, we want to hear about your Fantasy Hamilton team. Outside of the originals, who’s in your dream Hamilton cast? Give us a call and tell us at 937-9MYSHOT.

This episode is brought to you by Berklee.