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February 25, 2016
EP. 228 — DARBA (Live with Wild Horses at UCB Sunset)
Guest Lauren Lapkus Mary Holland Stephanie Allynne Erin Whitehead
The Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland and Erin Whitehead) join Matt Besser for a live episode at UCB Sunset. Their scenes include Mary being diagnosed with emailitis and a new gardener learning to adjust to the top donator’s abrasive fetish. Later, a Crap on YouTube and interview with a former Uber driver inspire a scene about annoying passengers who actually know how to avoid all traffic. Lastly, the Wild Horses become the country’s top secret agents. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
February 25, 2016
Stephen has a problem, and he doesn’t have the time to solve it. Today, we’re talking about impatience. Whether it’s long lines at the coffee shop or bumbling Question of the Day podcast producers, he’ll have a bone to pick if his internal timer dings before the task is accomplished. Luckily, non-certified internet therapist James Altucher is here to help. The question is, will he be able to guide Stephen toward a solution before time runs out on their session?
February 25, 2016
Langston Kerman and Andrew settle a caller’s argument about Miles Davis and Kanye West. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
February 24, 2016
Join Casey, Danielle and Housewives SUPERFAN Jen Zabrowski as they do some HWB (“Hard Work Bitch”) breaking down the kids of the Housewives because they are terrible people. Danielle finds it VERY hard to say anything nice about one particular wife and Casey and Danielle reenact a scene that will probably be nominated for an Oscar this year (Lisa and Kim’s famous limo ride to Vince’s poker night).
February 24, 2016
This week Leonard and his daughter Jessie shine on a light on some unsung foreign films worth seeing. They recommend three spectacular sleepers: Mariana Chenillo’s Mexican drama Nora’s Will, Susanne Bier’s Danish film Brothers, and Nimród Antal’s Hungarian comedy–thriller Kontroll.
February 24, 2016
Paul, June, and Jason are back in the studio and welcome Deanna Cheng of OMFG! to discuss the 1989 film Teen Witch starring Robyn Lively and Zelda Rubinstein. They’ll cover everything including bedroom chairs, condom chanting, the murder house that is not an appropriate place to be making out, and “Top That,” the first ever rap battle on film. Don’t forget to check out Blake Harris’ Oral History of Teen Witch over at www.slashfilm.com! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ People of the internet: Watch Paul and Jason star alongside Johnny Depp as Donald Trump in “Funny Or Die Presents Donald Trump’s The Art Of The Deal: The Movie” here: http://ear.wf/1RIqbHE and 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 in Transparent on Amazon and in Dirty Grandpa in a theater near you! 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!).
February 24, 2016
What’s it like to nurse piglets in one hand and your own baby in the other? Life on a farm, with baby. To join the conversation about this episode, go to longestshortesttime.com!
February 24, 2016
Will James and Stephen retire from live stand-up comedy after each performing one successful set, or might this become a new source of income? Today, our hosts discuss what they’ve learned from their on-stage ‘Question of the Day Live!’ experiences, and we hear how James has been combating his introverted nature by getting in front of a crowd.
February 24, 2016
Langston Kerman and Andrew talk about a caller using this podcast as a conversation starter. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
February 24, 2016
Actor and comedian Jon Gabrus join Howard and Kulap on this week’s Who Charted? The Billboard’s Top 5 Hip-Hop songs inspire a conversation about musicians who pay homage versus ripping off others. During the Top 5 TV Shows chart, they discuss if Howard’s Russian stream usage really affects the finances of a show. Lastly, Howard and Kulap got some GIFTS on Two Charted.
February 23, 2016
Writer Sophia Benoit (@1followernodad) joins Jensen and Matty to talk about real Sophia vs. Twitter Sophia, why we must not let funny become ‘the new hot’, singer-songwriter Jay Smart, singer-songwriter Joel Alme, The Worst Idea Of All Time Podcast, Scrotal Recall, indie paper and pen role-playing games, how we’re late on Kevin Gates, Michel Faber, Snapchat, and many other things you should know about.
February 23, 2016
Dani Rey is an incredibly talented singer, actress, and dancer. Dani joins Deanna & Emily this week to talk about being inspired by JLo and Diana Ross, going to many cotillions, and what “YO!” means to her. Plus, everyone Dani shows Deanna & Emily how to Hit the Quan! Check out Dani’s new album “YO!” over at www.danireyofficial.com
February 23, 2016
Spring has not yet sprung but that’s not stopping Marissa and Listler from having a spring in their step as they welcome Marina Del Rey High’s Gym teacher Gary Wasikowski (Kyle Bornheimer) on this week’s WOMP IT UP! Listler has some choice words for those not appreciating the rules of the season and Marissa has a special message for Gutterballs during another edition of “What’s Cheesing You?”. Then, the spotlight is on Gary Wasikowski as he tells us about the true identity of his high school crush, a dodgeball incident which effected his love life, and living with his sister. Plus, everyone helps out a listener’s virgin dilemma during Listler’s Love Lockdown!
February 23, 2016
Sean and Hayes start with their political roundup, then welcome guest KARAN SONI to discuss all things Deadpool, including funny things Deadpool did to him on set, Deadpool’s lunch, and possible new humor techniques for Deadpool.
February 23, 2016
Join Kevin as he sits down with veteran character actor, Clint Howard (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Apollo 13). Clint chats about growing up in Hollywood, his lifelong show business career, and his newly found enthusiasm for snow globes.
February 23, 2016
A discussion about Miley Cyrus’ music makes a tangential leap into a debate about voting. James, who hasn’t voted in 25 years, obviously has some strong opinions. Will Stephen’s research on the economics of voting change James’ mind?
February 23, 2016
Actress Maria Thayer and comedian David Huntsberger join the Sklars for a special episode of Sklarbro County. They discuss Maria’s experience co-starring in the show “Those Who Can’t” and where a suspiciously delicious pizza from a kids’ restaurant was made. David fills in for Daniel Van Kirk with a crazy story about a drunken father who urinated in the aisle during his flight. They also talk about finding their voices as comedians and actors. Later, Dick Vitale stops by and predicts who will be this year’s NCAA men’s basketball champions.
February 23, 2016
Comedian Langston Kerman and Andrew talk about teenagers acting out on a subway. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
February 22, 2016
Paul Rust of LOVE on Netflix joins Devin & Amy this week to nominate the Alexander Payne 1999 film Election into The Canon! The movie stars Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister, a popular high school social studies teacher in suburban Omaha, Nebraska, and Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick, around the time of the school’s student body election. When Tracy qualifies to run for class president, McAllister believes she does not deserve the title and tries his best to stop her from winning. Tune in to hear why Pau l believes this film should be in the canon — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!
February 22, 2016
The Oscar award nominated actress Jennifer Jason Leigh joins Josh this week to talk about her great assortment of roles in her tremendous career from Fast Times at Ridgemont High to The Hateful Eight and everything in-between.
February 22, 2016
Stand up comedian, actor, and writer Langston Kerman joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss Beyonce’s “I Twirl On Them Haters” sweater. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
February 22, 2016
Our old friend Adam Scott of Farts and Procreation and U Talkin’ U2 To Me? reunites with Scott on this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Adam Scott Aukerman catch up and talk about actors being truth tellers, beards, and the one thing Adam is most proud of in his life. Then, entrepreneur Randy Snutz arrives to seek help on settling a beef with the creators of The Lake House. Plus, special podcast guest Tebow Lebow, King of Euro Trash stops by to discuss his new podcast which will exclusively be about his luxurious life.
February 22, 2016
Three times a week, Stephen Dubner and James Altucher ask and (attempt to) answer the ‘Question of the Day’. Topics have included “Does Marketing Pay Off?”, “Can Money Really Buy Happiness?”, and “Why Work a Nine-To-Six Job?”.
In January, the guys stepped out of the recording booth and onto the stage to hold a 90-minute live event at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. Listeners submitted questions for the event through social media, and special guest comedian/moderator Negin Farsad attempted to keep our hosts in line and on topic.
Also, fulfilling a dare from months earlier on the podcast, Stephen and James each made their first attempts at live stand-up comedy!
Enjoy the full, uncensored version of the ‘Question of the Day Live!’ event, then subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to hear the regular show everyTuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
February 22, 2016
Paul F. Tompkins sends a special welcome to you (and only you) to this magical place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Judy Greer of Married, Archer, and Arrested Development! They chat about New Year’s resolutions, who’s at fault in most of Judy’s car accidents, and eating in nail spas. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Mark McConville and Annie Savage to improvise a story set in a Laundromat. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
There’s no live Spontaneanation at Largo next month, but you can still see Paul there on Saturday March 5th, along with Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter and Mark McConville as they celebrate the Superego Podcast’s 10th Anniversary! Join the good doctors as they welcome special guests (friends old and new to a very special live performance. The early show’s already sold out, but you can still get tickets to the late show! http://bit.ly/SE10Late
February 22, 2016
Sorry, the Oscars, but you’re old, out of touch and boring. We can see through your failed attempts to reach a new generation: the Anne Hathaway/James Franco catastrophe, the phony (get it?) Ellen DeGeneres selfie stunt that was totally unscripted and Samsung definitely didn’t pay the Oscars $20 million in advance for. Just stop it already. Take a few years off.
In the meantime, we at Cracked have come up with a bunch of new categories that you’re totally free to steal, such as Best Title, Best Running Time, Best Accent and Best Oscar-Bait That Didn’t Get Any Nominations Other Than This One.
Recorded live at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles, a tuxedoed Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked’s Dan O’Brien and Alex Schmidt, author Liana Maeby, and actor Stanley Wong of ‘The Big Short’ to brainstorm new categories, solve the Oscar’s race problem, and fix just about everything in time forSunday’s awards.
February 19, 2016
The Book Club is once again upon us. This time Nate welcomes Dr. Peter Becker who has received his Ph.D. from Harvard’s American Studies Program (History of American Civilization) and holds degrees from Harvard (M.A., English) and Hamburg University (History, Latin, Education) to give a little background on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Then, Engineer Sam Kieffer joins Nate in the studio to get real deep into this great American novel. Make sure to get a head start for the next book club by grabbing A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.
February 19, 2016
Legendary professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page joins Randy and Jason on Sklarbro Country’s Wrestling Week. Diamond describes the captivating and intricate history of a professional wrestler and how he helped inspire other wrestlers. He also discusses how his own modified yoga, called DDP yoga, improved his body after years of a physically demanding career. Later, the Sklars call Johnny Depp to ask how he gets into character.
February 19, 2016
From the creator of the YouTube web series The Mis-adventures of Awkward Black Girl, Issa Rae debuts a 10-part audio drama titled “FRUIT” exclusively for Howl. Listen as a professional football player named X, recounts his journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration both on and off the field. FRUIT chronicles X’s relationship with his friends, teammates and family as they impose their own perceptions of his role in an alpha-male dominated industry of professional sports.
In Episode 3, After much hesitation about which direction to take, X decides to finally make a move.
To hear the rest of the story, told week-by-week, sign up for Howl Premium today. Use the promo code FRUIT at Howl.fm, and get your first month free.
February 19, 2016
Recorded LIVE from the 2016 RIOT LA Festival is The Room Podcast with your hosts Jennifer (Mary Holland), Camellia (Erin Whitehead), and Girl (Stephanie Allynne). Over time they have grown to know each other as they have been captured and kept in a room. Today they meet a new person in the room by the name of Pill and talk about what has been going on in the outside world, the most devastating secret in their life, and how they each got captured. Will they be able to find a way to escape? Tune in to find out!
Photo by Andy Keilen (@keilenphotography on Instagram)