Andrew Ti and special guest Matt Braunger finish the week off by discussing The Ridiculous 6 and The Academy Awards. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

No guest this week. Looks like another Boys Ni–wait, who’s this guy at our table?

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Assassin: Ross Kimball
Bungaree Chubbins: Tom Gottlieb
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

Sponsored by: Field Notes via The Chicago Podcast Cooperative

Alice Wong, Founder and Project Coordinator for The Disability Visibility Project (http://disabilityvisibilityproject.com) joins Kamau to give her perspective on Denzel playing a disabled character in the 1999 thriller The Bone Collector. Plus, Kevin and Kamau talk about The Oscars Boycott, Stacey Dash’s thoughts on the BET Awards, and Kevin’s TV situation.

The fabulous Kenneth Turan, film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR’s Morning Edition & author of Not To Be Missed: Fifty-Four Favorites from a Lifetime of Film joins Sarah and Susan to talk about The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Casque d’Or, and Make Way for Tomorrow.

On a bonus interview episode, Franklin chats with screenwriter Charles Randolph about his 2016 Academy Award nominated screenplay The Big Short (directed by Adam McKay and now in theaters). Then, Franklin talks with screenwriter Billy Ray (2014 Academy Award nominee for Captain Phillips and 2014 Black List Labs Mentor) about his most recent project, Secret in Their Eyes, which he wrote and directed.

The time has come to determine who will officially be Scott’s intern. Intern Gino Lambardo and Intern Marissa Wompler go head-to-head in the very first Comedy Bang! Bang! Intern Challenge judged by none other than CBB’s first ever guest Rob Huebel of The Descendants, Childrens Hospital, and Crash Test fame. Two enter and one will leave the intern duties for good. Who will be victorious? Tune in to find out!

Putting for dough with Jen Kirkman.

Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, and Billy Merritt are members of the legendary improv team The SWARM and this week they join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB’s Sunset theater in Hollywood California! Listen as they catch people swimming in MLK’s reflecting pool burial ground, follow an employee who pushes the envelope on wearing what they want at their job, and work on their “Rock, Paper, Scissors” subliminals. Plus, We Need To Talk About Kevin shares the New Year’s Resolutions of the humons on Hollywood Blvd and an audience member tells us a story about an unexpected visit from a family member he’s never met before. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser’s new standup special “Besser Breaks the Record” and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called “The UCB Show”.

Guy Raz is the host of NPR’s TED Radio Hour, which has consistently been at the top of the iTunes charts since it debuted in 2012. He is Adam’s guest for an episode that no public radio or podcast fan should miss. Guy explains how the idea for the show came about, and why he decided to step away from hosting Weekend All Things Considered to join the TED Radio Hour. He talks about how he puts together different TED talks to form the themes behind each show, and why it’s so important for there to be a podcast of the show, even though the radio version airs on 620 stations in the US, and on stations in 15 countries. Guy also reveals how working on the show has changed his perspective, and how he convinced NPR management to allow him to voice the podcast ads himself. 

James thinks that human beings’ ability to accept and process new information is what put our species on top. But what does that say about famous politicians, pundits, and other ‘experts’ who only use facts that solidify their concrete opinions?

Matt Braunger and Andrew talk about whether preferring the Cake’s version of “I Will Survive” over the original Gloria Gaynor version is racist. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Jonathan is joined by Sullivan Oakley to discuss menstrual cups, the stigma attached to periods, and helping women in poverty-stricken areas around the world.

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Join Casey by Alene Too and Danielle Bella Gray as they discuss The Real Housewives of Potomac premiere (YAAAS Giselle!), the morally corrupt Faye Resnick and the former life of Yolanda’s health aide. They are joined by the incomparable Deanna Chang who weighs in on Erica Jaynes electrifying pauses and Eileen’s dusty beauty. 

Doug Benson loves movies more than you. Doug’s podcast “Doug Loves Movies” has even given Leonard Maltin street cred thanks to the popularity of “The Leonard Maltin Game.” Doug joins Leonard this week to discuss his lifelong love of movies and one of his recent favorites, Bone Tomahawk starring Kurt Russell.

Matt goes into the IWTT Classic archives once more to share one of his favorite episodes of the past year featuring the great Stephen Tobolowsky. Bing! Actor extraordinaire Stephen Tobolowsky joins Matt to chat about his role as Ned Ryerson, the insurance salesman who pesters Bill Murray each and every morning in Groundhog Day. Stephen talks about shooting his famous scene in every weather condition imaginable, improvising with Bill Murray, Harold Ramis as a personal hero, and much more. Stephen also tells us about his experience on Deadwood, working with a spiritually-transformed Steven Seagal, and the worst squibbing of his life. Plus, Matt interviews a very special lady in his life in a new segment called I Was There Mew.

Businessman and “Just Jillian” executive producer Giancarlo Chersich comes bearing gifts for Ku and H. Michael Kre on this week’s Who Charted? They discuss modern music legends and Generation Z being “alone together” during the Billboard’s Hot 100 music chart. The Top 5 Movies chart inspires conversation about the Oscar-nominated films, making “Just Jillian” and hosting a slime wrestling event in high school. Later, Howard recaps his San Francisco tour and Kulap updates us on “Bajillion Dollar Propertie$” during Two Charted.

A young Mormon plays a long con on his childhood crush—in the hopes of starting a family with her.

To join the conversation about this episode, go to longestshortesttime.com!

A discussion about making and breaking habits takes a turn into Stephen’s obsession with Seattle’s most valuable coffee chain, and how that company should tweak their in-store operations.

Matt Braunger and Andrew talk about whether if it’s okay for a caller to identify as Latino because of their grandmother. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

In this bonus Ask the UCB episode, Matt Besser, Seth Morris, Eugene Cordero, and Will Hines discuss playing gay improv characters and improvising with what you know. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser’s new standup special “Besser Breaks the Record” and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called “The UCB Show”.

The delightful Katie Dalebout of The Wellness Wonderland joins Deanna and Emily this week to discuss some important issues including her experience with orthorexia, an obsession with eating foods that one considers healthy. Deanna & Emily recall their relationship to food when they were in their 20’s. And how now they worry more about #WRINKS and #CREASES then #CALS and #CARBS. Katie takes us through her journey and shares how she overcame her health obsession.

Comedian Greg Behrendt joins Jensen and Matty to talk about Greg being a writer’s consultant on Sex and the City, going from being a stand-up comedian in the early age of Alt-Comedy to being on Oprah with a best-selling self-help book He’s Just Not That Into You, LA based rapper KR, Link Wray, Tangerine, Got2B Glued, Marvel Unlimited. how we’re late on The Affair, Fargo Season 2, Gotham, and many other things you should know about.

Sean helps straight up loser DEVIN FIELD get on the right path to become successful by throwing him into Teaser Freezer and see if he can handle the cold. Then Sean uses his character chameleon ability to become Maria Menounos and interview Devin about his real life.

Join Kevin as he sits down with beloved character actor Jere Burns (Justified, Angie Tribeca). They chat about Jere shifting his grandiose stage acting beginnings to television’s more subtle, small screen.

Incredible improviser and sketch comedian Marques Ray joins the County boys to talk about growing up in Bakersfield, California, honing his comedy chops at the UCB theatre in LA alongside Daniel Van Kirk, and doing a set of comedy as a character on an upcoming episode of Conan. As always Daniel Van Kirk brings us crazy stories that include a Bay City couple that gets engaged at Walmart and then steal sex toys and much more. Later, Steven Avery of Making a Murderer fame gives us a complimentary call from jail.

Has ‘the language of literature’ become an obsolete form of writing in our blog-centric society? Is it more advantageous to simply ‘writing like you speak’? James and Stephen, who have both made careers writing narrative non-fiction, are on the case.

Matt Braunger and Andrew to talk about the racism defense of “but it happened to me.” Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

The lovely and talented Chloe Grace Moretz joins Josh this week to chat about her latest film The 5th Wave, her recent 50 hour binge watch of Game of Thrones, an intense road trip to Nashville, her early memories of being on set, and much more.

The Sam Peckinpah film battle begins this week as Devin & Amy pit 1972’s The Getaway against 1969’s The Wild Bunch for Canon supremacy! It’s a battle between Peckinpah’s most successful movie versus his most iconic movie, which will make for a Sophie’s Choice of an episode. Listen as Devin & Amy dive deep into their favorite Peckinpah films — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

Our next movie will be a musical rock opera that you’re gonna wanna check out. This week Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Kazaam and gives a controversial recommendation in another edition Paul’s Pick of the Week. Plus, Paul explains whether Kazaam or Steel would win in a fight as he answers your Qs!

Attention: The Crash Test special that Paul & Rob Huebel performed on a 60 foot glass bus is coming to Comedy Central on January 22nd. Set your DVRs!

Don’t forget to check out Blake Harris’ Oral History of Kazaam 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 in Fresh off the Boat on ABC and a while ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA and 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!).