Learn the story behind Hillary Clinton’s headline-grabbing interview on Another Round, along with how Lena Dunham’s new podcast, Women of the Hour, came together.  Plus there are many other juicy tidbits for podcast nerds on this episode, as Buzzfeed’s Director of Audio Jenna Weiss-Berman opens up to Adam on a cornucopia of vital topics in public broadcasting and podcasting. She explains why having a diverse staff starts with paying your interns fairly, and why that’s good for both creating high quality content and for the bottom line. As a former public radio producer–and still an enormous public radio fan–Jenna challenges the persistent misconception that only public broadcasters can be mission-driven. And she reveals the kind of podcast she really wants to produce, as well as her thoughts on “viral” audio.

What’s it like to have an encyclopedia entry written about you while you’re still living? And to what extent are you able to change that information?

Caroline Anderson and Andrew talk about a question from a French caller of West African descent that deals with being called African American by a casting director. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Celebrate the one year anniversary of I Was There Too featuring Dwier Brown, aka Kevin Costner’s dad, John Kinsella in 1989’s Field of Dreams. Dwier tells us about how he prepared emotionally for his heartfelt father/son scene not long after his father had passed away, his book about the film entitled “If You Build It,” Ray Liotta making his lucky Hawaiian shirt even more lucky on set, and much more. Plus, Matt’s Superego buddy Mark McConville guides him through his first viewing of Field of Dreams in the debut of I Was There New.

The man who directed National Lampoon’s Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is also one of Hollywood’s most avid and knowledgeable film buffs. John Landis joins Leonard and Baron this week to talk about a wide variety of subjects, from Don Rickles to Fred Astaire. He also reveals one of his favorite unsung horror movies of the 1930s.

This week, Howard poses the age old question of whether or not one should breast feed a monkey in order to save it’s life. Additionally, the gang discusses the missteps of the latest bond movie, hummingbirds, and Kulap’s experience as a location scout for her latest project. Later, Kether Donohue of You’re the Worst stops by to talk about why her commitment to a single bit was the very thing to jump start her career.

‘Living like a rich person’ is attainable to the general populous more cheaply than ever. Then why does society appear so focused on earning exorbitant wealth? Only two men (on this podcast) can decide!

Caroline Anderson and Andrew talk about if Hillbilly-ish people are racist. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

The Shrimps take on The Alley Oopsies at North Weddington Auditorium. Matt Gourley and Mark McConville call the action, Jensen Karp has the Sock Report. Milk.

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Kevin sits down with actor-director Richard Benjamin (Westworld, My Favorite Year). Richard shares old school Hollywood stories (like working with a young Mel Brooks), and an inspired tip for keeping your eyes open while shooting a gun in a western.

Ben Schwartz aka Jean-Ralphio of Parks and Recreation aka Clyde Oberholt of House of Lies joins Franklin for an in-depth conversation about how he became a writer. Ben tells us about his early days of submitting jokes to Late Night with David Letterman & SNL, sleeping in a tent at a friend’s house when he came to LA to write for Robot Chicken, and how his Black List script El Fuego Caliente (a remake of the 1991 film Soapdish) came about. LA: Come see a LIVE stage reading of Ben’s script El Fuego Caliente with special guests on November 21st at the The Montalban Theater at 8pm. Go to www.theblacklistlive.com for tickets!

VJ extraordinaire Whoopi joins Deanna & Emily this week to debut his new Drake inspired app “Drizzy Tearz” and an exclusive track from the accompanying LP “Tearz From The 6.” Whoopi also tells us about how his Whoopi Doodles lead him to DJing Snoop Dogg’s 40th birthday party, what #PCD means, and walks us through one of the best Instagram stalking apps.

Caroline Anderson & Andrew talk about a caller’s question about a possibly racist Math teacher. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Actions speak louder than words, but what specific actions or situations tell the most about a person? In a world of hypothetical possibilities, what would be the single most revealing thing about a person?

Sean, Dom Dierkes, and the ScuzzMan are reunited in the studio to catch up on their lives and discuss their script “Volleyball: A Real Underdog Story”. Also, the Popcorn Gallery return to ask the ScuzzMan some hard-hitting questions.

Randy, Jason, and Daniel Van Kirk talk about the many things that Donald Trump can do with his money including host Saturday Night Live. Then, the gang welcomes Matt Braunger who discusses the rockstar status of certain comedians, as well as why comedy can be the best medicine. Also, Daniel covers headlines that include a woman who’s arrest was inspired by an 80’s rock song, a fellow comedian that calls out the wrong audience member, and a man who’s escape from police requires eating toilet paper. Lastly, Dr. Phil leaves a voicemail explaining a proper punishment for Greg Hardy.

The amazing and talented Brie Larson joins Josh this week to talk about the process of shooting her latest powerful drama-thriller Room, crying at the end of Chopped, and what she’s learned from her experience as a child actor.

In celebration of the 50th episode of The Canon, Devin & Amy are giving two films that previously didn’t make it into the canon a second chance! They have also opened it up to YOU listeners to call-in and cast your vote immediately. Will Empire Strikes Back or Jurassic Park win the popular vote for ultimate supremacy? Don’t forget to head to the Wolfpop forums to make the final call!

Stand-up comedian extraordinaire John Mulaney is back on this week’s Comedy Bang Bang! John and Scott break down the Ebenezer Scrooge costume, reflect on why weird rumors are not circulated about modern celebs, and talk about John’s starring role in his new Netflix special “The Comeback Kid.” Then, local business woman Big Sue arrives with terrible news about her business “Carpets Rugs Down There” and religious figure Nancy K stops by to talk everyone into joining a very special cult.

QOD asked and YOU responded! Today, Stephen and James go over QOD listeners’ tweets in response to the question, “What is the best possible future discovery or invention?”

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you, him, her, and it back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Paul Scheer of The League and How Did This Get Made! They chat about who Paul Scheer would want to switch bodies with for a day, the reason why you shouldn’t see a friend’s baby right away, and how pregnancy books do not prepare you for taking care of a baby. The Pauls are then joined by Erinn Hayes, Marc Evan Jackson, and Hal Lublin to improvise a story set in a TV News Control Room. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

LA: TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR the DECEMBER 5th SPONTANEANATION LIVE AT LARGO, FEATURING IMPROVISERS HAL LUBLIN, ANNIE SAVAGE AND JANET VARNEY, WITH SPECIAL GUEST RON FUNCHES! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY. TICKETS

America is great at gentrification. Liberal oases like Portland and Austin are quickly being renovated to cover up their quirky charms, we knock down and rebuild stadiums to revitalize urban areas like it’s our job and the city of San Francisco is basically one giant wifi-enabled Starbucks. 

But to think the organized displacement of low-income and minority communities is a 21st century invention is foolish. America has been the Lebron James of that game since the Mayflower!

This week on the podcast Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked editors Adam Tod Brown and Alex Schmidt to talk about America’s history of forced gentrification, assimilation and deportation. The guys look at some of of the unique cultural communities completely wiped off the map by the course of history and examine the mechanism by which some populations are remembered and others are forgotten.

Writer/comedian Caroline Anderson joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss the “W” word. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Playwright and poet Dan O’Brien joins Nate this week for an in-depth conversation about his work as an artist and creative person. Dan tells us about the process of becoming a 2015 Guggenheim Fellow, how his friendship with War Reporter Paul Watson has inspired his play “The Body of an American,” how his relationship with his family motivated him to become a poet, and with the help of Nate reads one of his poems, “The War Reporter and The Poet Fight.” Later, Nate closes out the show by reading a very short story called “Things You’re Not Proud Of” by Tom McAllister. Don’t forget to pick up “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Suzanne Allain, screenwriter of Mr. Malcolm’s List, joins Franklin this week for a one on one chat. They talk about Suzanne’s origins in writing early on as a child growing up in Tallahassee, Florida, adapting the original Mr. Malcolm’s List novel into a script, and why taking constructive criticism is always a good idea.

Welcome back to The Black List Table Reads with Franklin Leonard. Popular demand called for it, and we listened: Each earmovie is now a single episode. Today, we head across the pond and back in history about 200 years with our fourth earmovie – Mr. Malcolm’s List from screenwriter Suzanne Allain. Bringing Mr. Malcolm’s List to life is a team of classy folk from the Commonwealth, we have Rose McIver, Ashley Madekwe, Tom Riley, James Bloor, Sarah Armstrong, Sonya Walger, Jon Fletcher, Ben Schrader, and Parminder Nagra.

Welcome back to Dafuqs Da Matter You? with your host Nicolette Scoppapapalee (Laura Willcox)! It’s the safe place where you can vent about your problems with a born and bred New Jerseyan. This week Nicolette’s cousin Natalie Scoppapapalee joins her to hash out why Natalie didn’t show up to Nicolette’s Halloween party, talk about Natalie’s new dream job as a receptionist, and play an interactive drinking game of Never Have I Ever. Later, Nicolette’s close relative Traci Reardon stops by to bring in some of her own complaints as well as offer her Twitter followers advice in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

We’re going from gym rats to space vampires for our next HDTGM movie! This week Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Death Spa, tells us whether or not Nic Cage would make Death Spa better, and recommends a new work-out routine during Scheer’s Pick of the Week. Plus, Paul chooses which character he would love to portray from any of the previous HDTGM films as he answers your Qs!

Los Angeles: Grab your tickets now for How Did This Get Made? LIVE from Largo at the Coronet on January 23rd, 2 shows (8pm and 10:30pm)! Go to www.largo-la.com for tickets!

People of the internet: The League is back on FXX 10pm on Wednesdays! 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 Sleeping With Other People in a theater near you!

The Hotwives (Casey Wilson, Danielle Schneider, Andrea Savage, Dannah Phirman, Tymberlee Hill, Angela Kinsey, Erinn Hayes) are back and this time they are in Vegas baby! Watch The Hotwives of Las Vegas on Hulu today!

Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, Paul in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp on Netflix, all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, ScheeRL on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbNGyZuMGBm0cq73JN-QhcpQNc-Shtlb7, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

The question “Who is the Poorest Person on Earth” starts our hosts on a conversation examining different types of wealth, earning potential, and the power of ‘no’.