Producer and writer Josh Appelbaum joins Jensen and guest co-host Melissa Stetten to talk about the Knicks, cutting his teeth writing for Martial Law early on, the new Ninja Turtles movie, being at Eddie Murphy’s house while working on the new Beverly Hills Cop movie, Apathy’s “Weekend at the Cape,” the Juice soundtrack, The Guest, Ancho Reyes, Thundercat, how we’re late on BoJack Horseman, Tame Impala, The Wire, and many other things you should know about. Plus, everyone competes in a pop-culture themed game of Over Under!

The three best friends of comedy, Brett Gelman of Married & Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman’s Family, Tim Heidecker of Decker & On Cinema, and Jon Daly of Kroll Show & The Secret Life of Walter Mitty are back with bits and riffs galore on a bonus Comedy Bing Bong! Brett, Tim, and Jon reminisce of the good times they had an Italian restaurant and running into each other at the DMV before ranking comedians with Yay or Nay. Plus, Tim makes a special podcast related announcement in a CBB ‘sclusie!

It finally happened. Scott and Scott traveled to the legendary Electric Ladyland Studios in New York City for a monumental bare all confessional interview with the lovable lads Bonobos, Thedge, Larry Mullen Sr.’s Son & Adam Clay 2000 Pounds.

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Recorded LIVE in Los Angeles, Billy Merritt, Mary Holland, and Andy Secunda join Matt Besser for an improv4humans that kicked off the 2015 LA Indie Improv Festival! They’ll explore the consequences of having family Skype into a wedding, why Mary would mention her childhood bathroom ritual in her application essay to Yale, and why you would have a ringtone for every moment in a relationship. Plus, a humon explains the real reason why pineapple is the most suggested word. San Francisco: Matt Besser will be in ASSSSCAT at the Outside Lands Festival this Saturday, August 8th. Go to www.mattbesser.com for more info. 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!

Taking your first step into a larger world with Andy Daly.

Marc Maron joins Adam for this instant-classic episode of The Wolf Den, recorded live on stage at Podcast Movement 2015. Marc shares his thoughts on having President Obama on his own podcast, WTF, and his take on the press coverage that only focused on the president using one particular word on that episode. He then tells the story of how he went from doing his show as “the alternative to suicide,” to having one of the most popular and respected podcasts around. Adam asks Marc if he was making any money early on, and Marc details the journey that started with getting free coffee from a roaster in Madison, Wisconsin, to the current successful formula of ad support and paid subscription archives. Marc then takes some audience questions about the moment when he knew WTF was more than just a personal outlet, the critical importance of making an authentic connection with guests, and his approach to marketing the show.

Janicza Bravo and Andrew talk about asking the question “Are you from around here?” as a preacher. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

I thought we’d finally do an Earth Stuff episode, but an unexpected guest showed up. I still think Blemish might be creepier, though.

Howard and Kulap kick off the show by explaining why the only place to keep your headphones is in the fridge. Then, the gang welcomes Echo Kellum, who talks about the time he stole a kiss from Kulap, the many roles he’s currently responsible for, and why, with his name, he had no choice but to go into the arts. Additionally, the gang discusses what Meryl Streep can do to take her career to the next level. Lastly, Echo reveals which comedy duo helped him craft his own comedy bones.

After a short break, our heroes are back! When we last saw our heroes, they had decided to roll their dice (literally and figuratively) and landed in the middle of a bright yellow desert after they climbed on some teleportation pads. Now they are stuck in this disgusting, hot, dry, and horrible desert with no way to teleport back. Will they find another way to get out of this desert hell? Tune in to find out!

Janicza Bravo and Andrew talk all about the Barbershop. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

On this weeks county the Sklars welcome Australian Comedian Wil Anderson who talks about how he rediscovered his passion for Australian football, as well as how he managed to issue John Mayer the greatest insult of all time. Then, Daniel Van kirk covers stories that include an improper method of enforcing healthy eating, unexplainable road rage, and a cat that is causing people to freak the f*** out. Lastly, Bob Durst calls in to ask the Sklars if they’d be willing to receive a package for him.

Social media maven Sarah Noorian gives Deanna & Emily tips on how to step up their social media game! Sarah explains why muscle tees & sports bras are the perfect merchandise items, how often you should tweet, and why a little blur on photos can hurt you in the long run. Plus, Deanna & Emily share some very special inspirational quotes they’ve been working on.

Chuck Norris. White Supremacists. A dog. All of this will make more sense next week but this week Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Sharknado 3, let’s us know if there’s room for Nic Cage to kill some sharks, and tells us what we should be watching in a new Scheer’s Recs. Plus, Paul chooses his favorite pizza toppings, gives out nicknames, and picks which Willy Wonka character he would adopt as he answers your Qs!

People of the internet: A while ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a bus that traveled around LA and now you’ll be able to see it. Go to www.crashtestshow.com now to buy it! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and ScheeRL on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbNGyZuMGBm0cq73JN-QhcpQNc-Shtlb7

Sean and Hayes weigh in on the Cecil the lion controversy. Then, MIKE STILL, featured in Fast Company Magazine, stops by the studio to talk to the guys about sex positivity with his son, becoming the next Lorne Michaels, and the first time they all saw Princess Leia.

Janicza Bravo & Andrew talk about P.L. Travers replacing stereotypes with animals in a new edition of Mary Poppins. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

This week Devin and Amy are revisiting the Brian De Palma directed film that began the Tom Cruise action spy franchise, Mission: Impossible. Is the spy craft realistic or not? Is Tom Cruise forced to continue to go bigger with his stunt work? Will this be the only film in the franchise to be entered into the canon? Tune in to hear Devin & Amy rank the Mission: Impossible film from best to worst– and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote! Warning: There will be spoilers for the latest Mission: Impossible film.

From setting fire to a couch on the Tonight Show to his groundbreaking first appearance on Comedy Bang! Bang! The one and only Bobcat Goldthwait is back to talk about catching up with his Police Academy pals, his new documentary Call Me Lucky following comedian Barry Crimmins, and his friendship with Robin Williams. Then, middle school cafeteria technician Frank Frank arrives to give us all the details on how creating Cafeteriapalooza will be the solution to bad behavior in the lunchroom. Later, Country-western songwriter Dusty Stevens stops by to promote his new album as well as talk about some of the famous jingles he’s helped write.

Paul F. Tompkins sends the warmest of welcomes only to the SPONTANEANATION listeners who can handle it! This week, Paul’s special guest is exceedingly talented artist and podcaster Lisa Hanawalt of BoJack Horseman on Netflix and the Baby Geniuses podcast! They chat about scary naps, disturbing yourself with your own drawings, and waking up before dawn in order to complete all tasks on a phone video game. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Sarah Burns, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in Malibu. As always, the extraordinary Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!

The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION will be recorded at Largo on Saturday, September 12th, with special guests Kristen Schaal & Superego! Last time, Thomas Lennon and Paul covered a Joy Division song ONLY for the live audience. What will happen before your very eyes next time? Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT915

Director Janicza Bravo joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss a teacher telling a student they must have been a slave in a past life. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Dan Pashman from The Sporkful weighs in on your kids’ weird eating habits. And how they might not be so weird after all.

Welcome to Crossing Swords, the penultimate patchwork of puzzling ponderance with your host Eleanor Church-Wallace Boyd-Foster (Suzi Barrett)! Helping Eleanor to think inside the box this week is Jill Traci,  local poet, woman, and advocate from Winnetka Illinois. Jill opens up about the inspiration behind her poems including “Dating A Ghost,” we hear a selected reading from Jill’s anthology “Shopping List,” and both Eleanor and Jill sew their minds together as they create crossword clues during “Get A Clue.” Later, Traci Reardon stops by to offer her advice on burping, snuggling, and more to her Twitter followers in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

The handsome and hilarious Echo Kellum joins Ronna & Beverly to chat about being a professional child actor in Chicago, his children, Wyatt Cenac’s experience working with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show, and his upcoming role as superhero Mr. Terrific on CW’s Arrow. Plus, the ladies figure out who is vandalizing Ronna’s tomatoes.

This week, Randy and Jason explain why gophers are no longer the biggest threat to a golf course and why Hulk Hogan would be better served by never having any thoughts. Then, the Sklars welcome to the show Sasheer Zamata who discusses her path onto Saturday Night Live, as well as why sarcasm will soon be a thing of the past. Additionally, the gang talks about a date that turns into an all out brawl and why musicians don’t absolutely have to become professional athletes. Lastly, Dennis Rodman calls in to explain why he’s endorsing Donald Trump.

Many gifts, many tears, and one red chevrolet are just some of the memorable things from Howard’s Summah Sojourn, find out what else Howard experienced on this week’s Two Charted!!! Additionally, Kulap continues her quest of trying to get Howard to reveal what’s been going on in his love life. Also, Kulap gives a behind the scenes look of a Local Emmy’s Award Show, as well as the new show that she’s been guest appearing on. Lastly, Howard reveals the controversial name of his brothers dog.

Andrew Ti and special guest Lakshmi Sundaram finish the week off by discussing it’s not racist if it’s true.  As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Leonard and Jessie Maltin are back this week and this time they are answering your questions about music in film! What’s the best music score? Which film has the best soundtrack? What are some unknown musical movie gems? Tune in to find out!

It’s an action packed episode of The Black List Table Reads this week as we hear the thrilling conclusion of Suzanne Allain’s Mr. Malcolm’s List. Then we’ll hear a one on one interview between screenwriter Suzanne Allain and Franklin Leonard. Plus, we find out which script is next to get the Black List Table Reads treatment as chosen by you listeners! 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.

The fantastic Rebecca Hall sits down to chat with Josh about the upcoming tight thriller The Gift, growing up with a opera singer mother and English director father, working with Woody Allen, being in the new Steven Spielberg film, and more.

The one and only Nicole Richie of Candidly Nicole joins Jensen & Matty to talk about getting up off John Belushi, Chris Farley, Brussels sprouts, Exodus: Gods and Kings, smoking cigarettes, taking yourself so serious, and how we were dead wrong about mushrooms, Aziz’s book Modern Romance, and Breaking Bad. Plus, Nicole sings a goodbye song!