Like it or not, a budding entrepreneur could learn a thing or two from the Kardashian family: from making a unique selling proposition to leveraging social media.

Howard launches the world premiere of his new game show, Sounds of Dragon Manor. Tune in and play along to see if you have what it takes to win!

Andrew Ti and special guest Jessica Gao finish the week off by discussing old racists living in nursing homes. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Uproariously hilarious comedian and writer Guy Branum joins Sarah and Susan in New York to talk about crying when being overwhelmed with something spectacular, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Babette’s Feast, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the U.S. Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Remarkable actor J. August Richards of (Charles Gunn in Angel, Deathlok in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) joins Kevin & Kamau to talk about generalized blackness, barbershop pressure, Denzel’s process, auditioning for Antwone Fisher, his Top 5 Denzel performances, and the Matt Damon situation. Livestream An Evening with Denzel Washington here: http://thewallis.org/live.php

Academy Award winning Screenwriter Graham Moore (The Imitation Game) joins Franklin Leonard for an in depth conversation on this week’s Black List Table Reads. They’ll talk about growing up playing in a band in Chicago, how he went from a sound engineer to writing The Sherlockian, which became a New York Times Best Seller, and his thoughts on content anxiety.

Wonderful musician Peaches makes her CBB debut along with the return of contest winner Claudia O’Doherty who serves as co-host on this week’s bonus Comedy Bing! Bong! Peaches gets us more acquainted with her music by performing songs from her latest album “Rub” and we hear the new Rom Coms that Claudia has been working on at her new job. Plus, classic Rock aficionado Clayton Purdy stops by to recommend some great music that you should definitely be listening to if you’re not already!

Making it work with Paul F. Tompkins.

Chad Carter is one of the original improv4humans all-stars and this week he joins Matt Besser for a historic improv2humans! Listen as they Crap On YouTube and create scenes about keeping the largest Garfield collection non-visible by any means, offering a hundred dollars in order to make someone be quiet, and Morrissey pitching ideas for protest signs. 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!

Go behind the scenes of the sponsorships that support top public radio podcasts—like This American Life, The Moth, and Serial—with Adam’s guest David Raphael, founder and CEO of Public Media Marketing. David recalls how his career in public media caused him to see an unfilled need among many shows, leading to the founding of PMM. He then explains the differences between selling broadcast sponsorships and podcast ads, both with regard to conforming to FCC standards, and with regard to the very different audience demographics between each medium, even for the same show. Adam and David discuss selling sponsorships for the first season of Serial, and how David is managing sponsors for the highly anticipated second season. Finally, David tackles the question of if podcast-style ads are compromising public radio’s “public-ness” and what advice he would give to podcasters, based on what he’s learned from working with top shows.

Jessica Gao and Andrew talk about a White caller whose Black friend’s family tell him he’s blacker than their son. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Feeling kinda down on my wedding anniversary. Hopefully chatting with a Scholar from the Great Halls Of Terr’Akkas will cheer me up.

Phil Rosenthal, creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” and the new PBS series “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having” joins Leonard this week to discuss Woody Allen’s Broadway Danny Rose: a hilarious film that showcases the low end of New York show business.

Phenomenal actress and improviser Deborah Theaker joins Matt this week to talk about her roles in a trilogy of Christopher Guest films. Deborah tells us about how George Lucas helped her get her green card, how bombing with the Kids in The Hall made her fearless onstage, making herself essential in Waiting For Guffman, and the real tears she shed in A Mighty Wind. Plus, Matt finally answers listener mail during I Was There Q&A!

This week our giant hating, pun loving heroes move farther towards danger. Will bee, or beef stings cripple them? Can they successfully hide from these yellow birds? Why is Johnny Cash here? Will Scott Aukerman notice the ruining of his Comedy Bang Bang white board? Tune in this week to find out!

Today we learn how to impart lessons in perseverance and fair play to your children. Or, how to trounce your kids at games and feel fine about it.

Howard and Kulap explain why groups of men in coffee shops are bullies. Then, Jake Folgelnest joins the show to discuss the first time he was ever on an Earwolf podcast, as well as why he now considers Rotten Tomatoes a credible source for film and TV reviews. Additionally, the gang continues to debate the song of summah. Lastly, Jake explains why having a TV show was the weirdest thing to happen to him during high school.

Jessica Gao and Andrew talk all about how people of color can be racist toward another person of color. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

The Shrimps take on the LA Nail Clippers at North Weddington Gymnasium. Matt Gourley and Mark McConville call the action, Jensen Karp calls the Sockisfaction.

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Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Kyle Bornheimer (Angel From Hell, You Again). Kyle is living proof that one can form a gratifying acting career despite having to utilize LA public transit for the first five years in town.

Comedian, writer, and stocks King David Angelo joins Jensen and Matty to talk about convincing a child that he was himself in the future during Baby Talk, being the first person to put up live streaming comedy videos online, his acting debut on Comedy Central’s Nothin’s Easy, Maty Noyes, The Americans, Horrorstor: A Novel, Gospel music, Phoenix how we’re late on The Wolfpack, Old Man’s War, the idea of shoes, and many other things you should know about. Plus, everyone competes in a game of called Is This Nominated for a Streamy or Something I Just Made Up!

OG Swaggerdick is not only a rapper that has more style than you but he’s also a true believer in love. OG joins Deanna & Emily to tell us about the last time he fell in love, the right way to do Atlanta’s “Dabbin” dance, and why Justin Timberlake will forever have Swaggerdick.

This week, the Sklars welcome Rhea Butcher who talks about her fast pitch baseball league, as well as the benefits of having a partner who’s also a comedian. Then, Daniel Van Kirk covers stories that include a man that simply doesn’t have time to be arrested, a 20 year con, and Canadian criminals who are released on very unique circumstances. Lastly Steven Seagal leaves a voice mail wherein he asks for scraps of food.

Tom “Eggs” Scharpling and Engineer “Greasenose” Cody debut the pilot of their new podcast to potential buyer Jesse Thorn.

Jessica Gao & Andrew talk about Jessica’s mother wanting to get Jamaican braids. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

A wonderfully colorful and rare hybrid of animation and documentary that deals with the line between reality and fantasy. But is it worthy of the Canon? This week Devin & Amy tackle Ari Folman’s 2008 Israeli animated war documentary Waltz with Bashir. Tune in as Devin & Amy discuss animation & storytelling — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

Andrew Garfield is a talented actor and overall good guy. Andrew joins Josh to talk about his experience playing Spiderman, finding a real connection to the subject matter in his new film 99 Homes, and performing on Broadway alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman in Death of a Salesman.

Finally, the highly anticipated CBB episode you’ve been waiting for is here! LIVE from the Marina Del Ray American Legion Hall, it’s Marissa Wompler’s REAL 17th Birthday Womptacular! Joining in the celebration is Scott, Miss Listler, Marissa’s step dad Dr. Seth Wompler, Dr. Lionel Drioche, Traci Reardon, and Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman. Are Marissa and Traci on good terms? Will Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman forever say goodbye? Who else will drop by the party? WOMP UP the JAMZ!

James can’t keep track of his score in tennis. Is it because of his age, his genes, or the fact that scoring in tennis just doesn’t make any sense?

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all creatures great and small back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Joshua Malina from The Thrilling Adventure Hour and hit TV show Scandal! They chat about meeting celebrities in steam rooms, the Malina family’s obsession with seasonal ice cream, and why Josh is now scared of plays. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Chris Tallman, and Hal Lublin to improvise a story set in the little known Tenth Circle of Hell. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Don’t forget! SPONTANEANATION will be live at The Los Angeles Podcast Festival! With improvisers CRAIG CACKOWSKI, MATT GOURLEY and JANET VARNEY, accompanist EBAN SCHLETTER, and special guest ANDY DALY! See it in person or STREAM IT LIVE! Go to www.lapodfest.com for tickets & use the code PFT for a discount on the live stream!