Actor and comedian Paul F. Tompkins (SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins) joins Howard and Kulap once again for this week’s episode of Who Charted. They take to Periscope to talk bad band names while counting down Esquire’s Top 5 Songs of the Summer, and Howard explains why animals should just stay animals during the Movie Chart. Later, Stard hops in for Two Charted where we hear why Who Charted isn’t in Bora Bora and the story behind “drill videos.”

Make sure to buy Howard’s new album, Oculus Summah, at https://howardkremer.bandcamp.com.

Hayes and Sean team up with fellow showrunners PATRICK WALSH and KEVIN ETTEN to convene a panel on the job of running a writers room where they hold a draft to create the strongest possible room using anyone from history.

He loves animals! But kids? Not so much. This caller delves into his own childhood, his dislike of hardware megastores, and though there’s a little darkness, this is one of the more lighthearted calls we’ve ever had.

This episode is sponsored by Magoosh, The Found Podcast by Wondery, Blue Apron, Stamps.com, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

Will James Altucher have the same level of success calling the White House that he did 36 years earlier, as an inquisitive twelve-year-old? Today, we learn that James’ podcasting days began long before he teamed up with Stephen, as James attempted to have phone interviews with every Congressperson and the President of the United States while in elementary school. As James tells his story, we’re regaled to the dulcet tones of the White House switchboard’s hold music.

This episode is sponsored by Magoosh.

Brad Talton of Level 99 Games joins Jensen and Matty to talk about making board games his whole life, working on licensing games, Millennium Blades, Squeegy: On-Demand Mobile Car Wash, Libertalia, “Jewelz” album by O.C., The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear, Twilight Struggle Digital Edition, how we were late on Bridge of Spies, and many other things you should know about.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron and Casper Mattresses.

Join guest host Paget Brewster as she sits down with actress and comedienne Natasha Leggero (Another Period, The Do-Over). Natasha chats about her early days in LA, collaborating with Paget, and her fantasy of the ideal day.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.

OMFG! O.G. Morgan Walsh is back to join Deanna & Emily in a discussion about how to love and support gender creative children.  They talk about creating safe spaces, like gendernation.org,  where parents of gender creative kids can come together and share their experiences, ask questions and celebrate their gender delightful kids. For more information go to www.gendernation.org!

Comedian Brent Weinbach hops on board the midnight train to Sklarbro County to discuss the dangers of toilet splash-back and Brent’s NBA Jam education. Dan Van Kirk brings stories about a man who set his apartment on fire to escape the sound of his neighbors having sex and a fellow who got his head stuck in a washing machine. Later, they listen to a voicemail from Steven Seagal about his new Kickstarter campaign.

The stage is set for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, and Republican strategist Mike Murphy offers some insight into the state of the party, and the presidential race – which he says would have been the perfect campaign to do well in 1984. Keep an eye on your podcast feed this week for more conversations from the RNC!

There are parts of our daily lives that we just take for granted as being normal, but science proves us wrong. One of the best ways to look at this is language. We’ve previously discussed on the podcast how languages with future tenses (like English) make us really bad at planning for the future. We just think the future is some imaginary place that we’ll always to go later. That’s why we’re great at fun things like procrastinating, drinking and smoking. 

Chinese, on the other hand, doesn’t have tenses at all, so native speakers find themselves naturally better at planning for the time ahead. For Chinese speakers, the future isn’t some magical fairy island that will always come tomorrow–the structure of the language just makes the consequences of life more immediate in their brains.

These little cultural differences literally affect how we perceive the world. In languages with more words for the color green, for example, speakers can actually see more shades of green than us. What is a superpower to us is completely mundane to them because they’ve just had that language and ability their whole life.

On this week’s podcast Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked executive editor Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) to outline some of the scientific ways our brains trick us with this phenomenon– how our sense perception, something we assume is uniform across all humanity, actually changes depending on what culture we’re brought up in.

Footnotes:

Donald Trump/Bernie Sanders “Yuuuge” Forum Thread: http://goo.gl/xNhQ4e

Blue Square/Green Square Experiment: http://goo.gl/08DBcL

Cracked: Unexplained Things That Only Happen In A Few Places On Earth: http://goo.gl/zf42ye

Cracked: 7 Innocent Gestures That Can Get You Killed Overseas: http://goo.gl/7Nv1es

Cracked: 6 Mental Illnesses That Only Happen in One Place on Earth: http://goo.gl/seibHn

Cracked: 5 Insane Ways Words Can Control Your Mind: http://goo.gl/RlnD

Cracked: 5 Surprising Ways Your Language Affects How You Think: http://goo.gl/3g3nBa

Cracked: I Don’t Know My Age: 5 Things I Learned in My Isolated Tribe: http://goo.gl/6LdJIh

Cracked: 6 Isolated Groups Who Had No Idea That Civilization Existed: http://goo.gl/e49hK

Invisibilia: McDonald’s in Russia: http://goo.gl/nBrjpd

99% Invisible: Devil’s Rope: http://goo.gl/VTbc2K

The McGurk Effect: https://goo.gl/T47EGZ

The Atlantic: Can Your Language Influence Your Spending, Eating and Smoking Habits: http://goo.gl/R9oI0m

Schoolboy Q’s Blankface LP on Spotify: https://goo.gl/BgLM1a

This episode is sponsored by Comic Con HQ, Magoosh, Spotify, and Loot Crate.

Josh catches up with Tom Hiddleston while he is in Australia shooting the new Thor film to chat about his Emmy nomination for The Night Manager. Also, actor Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: Apocalypse) joins Josh to talk about playing Pokemon Go, asking Siri where to hide a dead body, and working alongside Kristen Stewart in his latest film Equals.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all with his impressive vocal range to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Cedric Yarbrough of Reno 911! and HBO’s Ballers! They chat about how Cedric pronounces “data,” getting into a fist fight as an adult, and unusual nicknames for relatives. Paul is then joined by Mark McConville, Colleen Smith, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set at the Minnesota State Fair. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! 

The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from You’re The Worst! Tickets are on sale now!

This episode is sponsored by Leesa.com, Seeso, The Bouqs, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

The tavern is extra busy, and we have a tiny flying guest with two heads.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Lyrica: Racheal Mason and Susan Messing

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi

Editor: Chris Rathjen

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistant: Garrett Schultz

Episode/Poster Art: Kevin Budnik

This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, Loot Crate, Blue Apron, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

Comedian extraordinaire Jim Gaffigan joins the prestigious Comedy Bang! Bang! 1st Timers Club! Jim and Scott chat about why strawberries suck, having his real family be in TV car commercials, and what he wants the world to know about his TV Land show “The Jim Gaffigan Show.” Later, our old friend Tito Ben returns from the Eagle Rock plaza to update us on his Filipino Blockbuster business and to pitch movies starring himself and Jim. Plus, fugitive Matt Knight arrives to confess what has been keeping him on the run for over 20 years.

This episode is sponsored by Spotify, Magoosh, Leesa.com, and Comic Con HQ.

After last week’s PTA double-hitter, Devin and Amy are back to talk about the classic film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” They discuss the fortuitous casting of Audrey Hepburn in lieu of Marilyn Monroe, director Blake Edward’s skill at candy coating darker themes, and what role the movie played in the sexual revolution of the 1960s. Later, they theorize about how Truman Capote might react to the movie’s fanbase and inspect the questionable inclusion of a racist caricature in the film. Does “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” belong in the Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums to cast your vote!

From mannequins with magical genitalia to a superhero who is seemingly magical. Paul reveals the next HDTGM movie and opens the Explanation Hope Line to address listener’s thoughts on his previous comments on Philadelphia and fireworks. Blake Harris also interviews Mannequin Two director Stewart Raffill to answer all our burning questions including why those buff dudes were dubbed. Plus, Corrections and Omissions for Mannequin Two: On the Move! Send your own voicemail explanation hopes for Paul to answer by calling 619-PAUL ASK. If you want to check out Blake Harris’ interview with director Stewart Raffill go over to www.slashfilm.com.

This episode is sponsored by Avion Tequila and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

WATCH Filthy Preppy Teen$ on the FullScreen App today! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ Set your DVRs for Party Over Here, a new FOX sketch comedy show from The Lonely Island and Paul starring Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, and Alison Rich. It airs Saturdays at 11 pm. People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason and June in Lady Dynamite on Netflix! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, and in all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

Book Club regulars meet new book club readers as Seth Morris, Alison Pill, Alison Becker, and Nelson Franklin join Nate this week to discuss “The Girls: A Novel” by Emma Cline. Who absolutely loved it? Who had unanswered questions? Tune in to find out!

Ronna & Beverly visited the Big Apple and had a fantastic time! Listen as they welcome comedians Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and Wyatt Cenac (People of Earth) for a grand ol’ time recorded live from The Bell House in Brooklyn! What more can you ask for?

This episode is sponsored by “Once A Soldier” by Mary Jo Putney and Third Love.

Sirius/XM host John Fugelsang and comedian and Nightly Show producer Benari Poulten join Negin this week. What’s on tap? Adorable baby talk between Trump and the Notorious RBG,  Bernie’s “endorsement” of Hillary, and the polarizing issue of gun violence and gun control. Plus, in case Pokemon Go brought you here, hang tight, we have a monster for you at the end.

Jeffrey Toobin became a journalist because he likes telling stories – and in today’s episode, he talks about some of the biggest: the OJ Simpson case, the Supreme Court, and this particularly contentious and painful time in America.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses, Helix Sleep, and Trunk Club.

Andrew Ti and special guest Allison Raskin finish the week off by discussing actors playing other ethnicities other than their own. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Welcome to Wrong Island with your host Deb Deraze (Daniel Franzese)! It’s the show where we talk about everything wrong with the beautiful place of Long Island. This week  Long Island revenge expert Gloria Benzavenga stops by to share tips on how to get revenge on others for embarrassing karaoke moments, Facebook Live IRL, and more. Plus, Traci Reardon speaks to the youth listeners as she answers Twitter questions on revenge in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses and Magoosh.

Intrepid comedian and actor Asif Ali takes a break from struggling to survive on TBS’s “Wrecked” to join Randy and Jason for this week’s Sklarbro Country. They chat about starting out in small, vibrant towns, filming in Puerto Rico, why Yao Ming deserves Hall of Fame status, and potential ideas for a Mentos commercial. They discuss their favorite performing venues before launching into Quick Hits, and later the Sklars give Ozzie Guillén a call to get his take on the rogue Canadian tenor.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Howl, and Legal Zoom.

Join Casey “Siggy” Wilson and Danielle “King Kylie” Schneider as they talk Ghostbusters, strippers at a baby shower, Teresa’s homecoming and Sonja’s Butler-IN-LAW. It’s a guestless wild ride and you will also be treated (via Instagram) to Danielle’s baby shower and lip kit looks which…aren’t great. 

This episode is sponsored by Third Love and Now Hear This Festival.

This week Erin tells us how she was scammed by a donut party while Bryan shares his love of naming everything “jer-majesty.” Also Medical research studies are not allowing women to participate because their periods and their emotions will taint the data. Also Republicans are getting bribed to vote against gun laws with such a low amount of money they couldn’t even buy an iced coffee, but remember..their prayers are with us.

Name dropping with David Wild.

This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate and Casper Mattresses.

Professional comedian Brent Weinbach returns to Comedy Bang! Bang! to talk about some of his OCD behavior,  his new Mind Jack video series on SuperDeluxe, and a couple of new slang words and phrases he invented to help the show be relevant to youth culture. Later, our old friends Victor, Tiny, and (unfortunately) Willy are back to tell us about getting into doing more voice work. Finally, makeup artist for the dead Patty Pecker stops by for the first time with a very special friend.

This episode is sponsored by Soylent (http://www.soylent.com/bangbang), Comic Con, Legal Zoom, and Magoosh.

Allison Raskin joins Andrew to talk about Brock Turner’s 6-month sentence in Stanford rape case. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Summer has arrived in New York City, which means that school is out for the summer and teenagers are ready to get jobs until the next school year starts. On today’s episode, we have an on-air guest questioner as QOD’s very own Alison Hockenberry calls into the session to get advice for one of her own teenage children.

Writer, journalist, and television host Touré joins Kamau to discuss “American Gangster” along with the rest of Touré’s Top 5 Denzel Movies. They talk about what’s wrong with having different awards for Best Actor and Best Actress, getting paid for movies you don’t have to make, and Denzel’s dedication to the ideal of black manhood. Plus, Touré tells the story of his fateful interview with Suge Knight.

Starting July 27th, listen to Touré’s Love City podcast mini-series on Howl. For one month FREE: go to Howl.fm and use promo code LOVECITY at check out.