Latest Episodes
October 12, 2015
Bad boys Nathan Fielder and Anthony Jeselnik aka two-thirds of the Titans of Comedy return to speak on friendship, the difference between what’s real and a joke on Nathan For You, and the meaning behind the title of Anthony’s new Netflix special “Thoughts and Prayers.” Then, author Terry Burkhalter stops by to tell us all about his new cookbook Southern Plates and to perform one of his kitchen stand-up closers. Plus, we hear what Nathan got for lunch during a game of Would You Rather!
October 12, 2015
Is New York City truly the ‘Greatest City in the World’, or a “rat-infested cesspool of noise and self-serving type A personalities all trying to outwork one another?” Also, James discusses life in the city before the Giuliani administration.
October 12, 2015
Sometimes finding the presidential candidate that’s right for you comes down to the endorsements. Are they supported by the teachers union or local firefighters? Maybe the endorsement of the New York Times means something to you.
What if a major candidate this year, a certain blustery, orange-haired TV personality, had the endorsements of The Daily Stormer, American Renaissance and the League of the South, organizations whose political leanings fall somewhere between John Wilkes Boothe and Michael Fassbender in 12 Years A Slave? Why hasn’t the Donald Trump bullet-train to the White House come to a screeching halt with the revelation that many of his advocates would rather it be 1850 than 2015?
This week on the podcast, Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked editors Adam Tod Brown and Robert Evans to discuss Donald Trump, the seeming rise of white supremacy around the globe, and secret Nazi dog-whistles. Later, Stephanie Georgopulos from Paper Magazine sits down with Jack for a one-on-one about Michael Jackson’s racial identity and what it’s like to grow up biracial in America.
October 10, 2015
Twanna Hines and Dr. Hilda Hutcherson answer YOUR questions about improving your sex lives as parents, and people.
October 9, 2015
We’re going from the Masters of the Universe to the Masters of the Gymnasium. Next week will be a John Travolta health club classic. This week Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Masters of the Universe, why Nic Cage would do justice if he were in Masters in the Universe, and an amazing documentary you need to see during Paul’s Pick of the Week. Plus, Paul answers your Qs about the best cartoon of the 80s, what car Paul, June, and Jason would drive in the Fast & Furious universe, and much more!
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!).
October 9, 2015
Welcome back to Kid Rock Talk with your host Lionel Dalton (Ryan Meharry)! It’s the only podcast all about Kid Rock with Lionel’s co-host Momma Bell. This week they are joined on the porch by special guest Hollywood actress Tiffani Amber-Squeezin. Tiffani tells us about her experience babysitting Kid Rock’s son, uses her acting skills to channel Kid Rock for an exclusive interview, and jams out with Lionel as they make up their own lyrics to the tune of Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long.” Finally, we find out the true meaning of Kid Rock’s iconic song “Bawitdaba” as Traci Reardon answers Kid Rock tweets in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”
October 9, 2015
Ronna & Beverly are back in Los Angeles at the Earwolf studio to go through listener comments as well as offer advice on becoming roommates with a close friend, being worried about ruining a friendship by getting into a relationship, taking time to travel the world, and more!
October 9, 2015
Our fearless bibliophiles argue the upsides of reading in today’s society. Also, Stephen proposes the creation of a very exclusive club.
October 9, 2015
Howard, Kulap, and Stard discuss why glasses are good for knowing when to stop talking and seeing people. Then, the gang explains why Blake Shelton couldn’t stay away from the forbidden fruit and why David Lee Roth makes more sense as an old guy. Lastly, there’s quite possibly the biggest Two Charted exclusive announcement ever.
October 9, 2015
Randy and Jason kick off the show with the greatest mascot story ever told. Then, then Sklars welcome Betsy Brandt, who discusses why Breaking Bad was such a unique and special show to be a part of, as well as why kids have a better grasp of language than we realize. Later, the gang talks about why college recruiting has gone too far, why rapper Lil B has the power to end careers, and why pants are not necessary for a press conference. Lastly, NPR’s Robert Siegel calls in to explain why the best way to train as an athlete is by paying for sex.
October 8, 2015
The Matts get together to watch the SPECTRE trailers!
October 8, 2015
Selma director Ava DuVernay joins Kamau and not Kevin (he was probably busy doing something great since he has everything) to discuss the 1990 Spike Lee directed Denzel film Mo’ Better Blues. They talk about this being hands down Denzel’s sexiest film, how Mo’ Better Blues played a large part of Ava’s first summer of independence (alongside her love for milk) during her time at UCLA, and why Out of Time makes Ava’s Top 5 Denzel films.
October 8, 2015
It’s a Fuller House as fan favorite Colin Hanks returns to the show along with Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme of Eagles of Death Metal on this week’s B-B-B-ONUS Comedy Bang! Bang! Join them as they reminisce about the good ol’ days of getting music at a record store and the first time the two JH’s became chums. Later, everyone goes on a Colinary journey as they sample new inventions from Maximilian Lugner and Dr. Hiro Tokyo, the creators of the Halloween Whopper.
October 8, 2015
Grabbing a bite with Phil Rosenthal.
October 8, 2015
Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh join Matt Besser for an improv4humans recorded LIVE from the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles! They’ll explore how apocalypse survivors believe that Ian’s elementary school ability to make crystals will save them, the effects of getting a low star rating from other humans, and the night the two biggest Tom Stoppard fans finally meet him. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
October 8, 2015
There’s this guy who’s always in The Vermilion Minotaur playing some kind of game with his friends. This week he’ll come on the podcast and explain how it works.
Credits
Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Metamore: Bill Arnett
Spants: Meridith Stepien
Glenn Miller: Nick Gage
Spindella: Jamie Burns
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi
Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi
Theme Music: Andy Poland
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Sponsored By: Iron Galaxy via The Chicago Podcast Cooperative
October 7, 2015
If you haven’t seen Fred Willard’s face you have been living under a rock for the past 35 years. Fred joins Leonard and Baron this week to talk about his career from his time performing at Second City in Chicago to his work in many hilarious Christopher Guest films. Fred also discusses his love of baseball movies which include The Pride of the Yankees, Field of Dreams, and Clint Eastwood’s Trouble with the Curve.
October 7, 2015
Kulap and Howard welcome actor, director, and CEO Ravi Patel who discusses the main reason why he won’t buy a motorcycle, as well as why Justin Bieber is simply to feminine. Also, in a Who Charted exclusive Howard reveals one of the very special ladies in his life to Kulap. Lastly, Ravi talks about some of his favorite films.
October 7, 2015
Houg, Winter, Dag, and their new friend Elzid (Brendon Small) were at a Moon Festival and convinced by a strange fairy by the name of Ding Ding to go into the Fairy Woods. They then encountered a couple of guard dogs that are growing in size and growling at their fairy guide. How will our heroes proceed? Tune in to find out!
October 7, 2015
James and Stephen explore the circular nature of gift giving within communities, and determine how to take home the biggest haul.
October 6, 2015
The Shrimps take on the SheCago Bulls at Pan Pacific Park. Matt Gourley and Mark McConville call the action, Jensen Karp has the sock report. Matt has almost diabetes.
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October 6, 2015
The very handsome Kendoll Morrison joins Deanna & Emily this week to talk about how millennials communicate with each other, the other meaning of “TIFF,” and his fear of checking his voicemail.
October 6, 2015
EP. 50 — Paul Rust
Guest Paul Rust
Actor, comedian, writer Paul Rust joins Jensen and Matty to talk about getting into UCB-LA early on in 2005 when the theatre opened, working with Quentin Tarantino, writing the new Pee-Wee Herman movie with Paul Reubens, his new Netflix show LOVE, Little Simz, Country Funk, The Final Girls, Star Wars Revisited, Game of Thrones: Second Edition Card game, how we’re late on Amazon Prime Now, High-Intensity Interval Training, All The President’s Men, and many other things you should know about.
October 6, 2015
Randy and Jason are joined by comedian Don Barris who discusses working with Jimmy Kimmel, his film Windy City Heat, and the joy of being the closing act for seven years at The Comedy Store. Then, Daniel Van Kirk covers headlines that include a mother who’s too good at partying, a man who’s family fire drill is on point, and kindergartners on the lamb. Lastly, Doug Buffone leaves a voicemail explaining why he’s going to come down from heaven and play for the Bears.
October 6, 2015
There’s no guest today as Sean and Hayes address some issues that have come up including plagiarism and cemetery screenings. Then, they delve simultaneously into watching and reviewing an episode of Nip/Tuck from Season 4.
October 5, 2015
One of our best living filmmakers, Guillermo del Toro joins Josh to talk about his new romantic gothic horror film Crimson Peak, encountering the supernatural in the haunted Waitomo Caves Hotel in New Zealand, being heavily influenced by Alfred Hitchcock and George Miller, and the possibility of a third Hellboy film in the future.
October 5, 2015
This week Devin and Amy discuss F.W. Murnau’s 1927 silent film Sunrise. One of the last few silent pictures of the era, it’s a big story about love, betrayal, and marriage. Can two people from the country fit in the city? Tune in as Devin & Amy debate whether the film indeed is a masterpiece worthy of the canon — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!
October 5, 2015
EP. 379 — Realies and Fictionals
Guest Alia Shawkat Angela Trimbur Adam DeVine Jon Gabrus Pamela Murphy
Alia Shawkat, Angela Trimbur, and Adam DeVine stop by to give Scott and intern Gino a behind the scenes look into their new Horror Comedy film The Final Girls on this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! We’ll find out what it’s like to be slashed in a slasher film, the kind of craft service on the movie’s set, and the last time everyone cried. Later, Cutie Cake, the Angel of Cuteness herself appears in studio to create some cute things right before everyone’s eyes!
October 5, 2015
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back to hear all the voices on SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Andrea Savage from The Hotwives of Las Vegas! They chat about Andrea’s earliest memory, the very specific fear that caused her to sleep on the floor for a year, and the dangers of earplugs. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Matt Gourley, and Drew Massey to improvise a story set in a One Hour Photo Shop. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
DVR ALERT! Paul’s new one-hour comedy special “Crying and Driving” airs this Saturday on Comedy Central, at 11pm Eastern and Pacific!
October 5, 2015
You’re 23, you haven’t gone to college, and you feel like a failure. What do you do about it?