In 2001, Wet Hot American Summer came out and the world was never the same. Now a new series by the name of Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp is coming to Netflix and director and co-creator David Wain has brought Rich Sommer, Molly Shannon, and Marguerite Moreau aka the Wet Hot Crew/Club to celebrate! We’ll get some hot ‘sclusies, a possibly canon appearance from Harry Crane, and hear sounds of the first Wet Hot baby during a game of Would You Rather!

Paul F. Tompkins is the one that welcomes YOU to the special land of SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Paget Brewster of Community, Criminal Minds, and The Thrilling Adventure Hour! They chat about what kind of food related 28th amendment she would add to the constitution, under what circumstances would she ever taste human flesh, and her father’s family shorts. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Amanda Lund to improvise a story set at Science Fair. As always, the remarkable Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!

The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION will be recorded at Largo on Saturday, August 1st, with special guests Thomas Lennon, Sarah Burns and Craig Cackowski ! Last time, the live audience ONLY got to hear Paul and guest Scott Aukerman cover a Smiths song; what exclusive live moments will the August audience get? Get your tickets before it sells out: bit.ly/SPONT815

Think about every time a movie villain asks the hero something like, “you and what army?” You know what happens next: a door opens, a roof explodes, or the camera pushes out the window to show, you guessed it, our hero’s army. Maybe it’s the rest of the Avengers, maybe an actual army, or maybe just our hero’s muscle.

It’s a clever reveal in the moment, but think about it realistically. Does that mean if Tony Stark is chatting with Loki and that moment is about to happen, are the rest of the Avengers just hiding in a lobby somewhere waiting for their cue? Maybe they’re in a broom closet, ears pressed to the door. What if no one asks, “you and what army?” Is there a contingency plan for dramatically revealing yourself?

Every movie is full of logic gaps like these where, for the sake of time or dramatic tension or comedy, the audience is spared the mundane or absurd reality of a situation. This week on the podcast, Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked editors Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) and Tom Reimann to discuss 6 observational pet peeves that will change how you watch all movies.

Writer Ann Friedman of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss whether being weirded out by knowing someone who didn’t know White people when they grew up is racist or not. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

The “accidental gay parents” return, this time with John’s side of the story.

Nate starts the show by sharing a hilarious reading of Mike Lacher’s “In Which I Fix My Girlfriend’s Grandparent’s Wi-Fi and am Hailed as a Conquering Hero” performed by Wolfpop’s own Baron Vaughn and recorded LIVE from the UCB-theatre in Los Angeles. Jesse Cohen of Tanlines then joins Nate to talk about his new album Highlights, being a recent Kindle convert, and his podcast No Effects. Finally, Nate closes out the show by reading “Nine Inches” by Tom Perrotta. Be sure to pick up “H is for Hawk” by Helen McDonald so you can be a part of the next book club! And if you live in the LA area, swing by Skylight books on Tuesday July 21st at 7:30 pm and be a part of the live Book Club!

It’s really happening. Set your DVRs for Sharknado 3! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for the cult classic Runaway, breaks down why Nic Cage would kill it in Runaway, and has a couple of new Scheer’s Recs. Plus, Paul answers your Qs about going too far, HDTGM’s new target, and what podcasts you should listen to.

Los Angeles: Get your tickets now for the 10pm show of HDTGM LIVE from Largo on Saturday, August 29th! Go to www.largo-la.com for tickets!

People of the internet: 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

Dr. Nathan Bateman has hired Caleb Smith (Matt Besser) to conduct a series of turing tests to ascertain whether or not a machine’s artificial intelligence has actually achieved independent consciousness. In these interview sessions between Caleb and test subject Melissa, you’ll hear how a machine defines humor, music, and love. The United States of America has also hired Caleb to interview different citizens to see whether or not they are replicants, androids, robots, or any kind of artificial intelligence. Traci Reardon is his first interview subject and gives her honest answers to the Voight-Kampff test.

Beach chairs, worth punching a child over? Secondary career’s for retired mascot’s, is there such a thing? These questions and more on this week’s Sklarbro Country. Also, Randy and Jason welcome to the show actor and former NBA star Rick Fox. Rick discusses life as a professional athlete, the process of building another career after sports, and how social media is changing the game for everyone. Later, the gang debates whether or not athletes should be allowed to play with fire, as well as whether or not wrestlers should be allowed to throw doors at their fans. Lastly, Jerry Jones calls in to reveal the best way to keep your players and family happy.

Ronna & Beverly are back in Los Angeles with a very special guest by the name of Nola to go through listener comments as well as offer advice on how to tell a friend they smell  like a dead fish, marriage, and more!

Andrew Ti and special guest Rick L. Hinds II finish the week off by discussing Punk rock. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

This week, the gang recaps ‘A Midsummah Nights Dream,’ during which time, Howard murdered Kulap. Then, Kulap discusses the proper way to taste champagne, which sparks Howard’s tale of how he became saliva buddy’s with Mr. T. Additionally, the crew debates how they would fare as contestants on American Ninja Warrior. Lastly, Kulap explains why Magic Mike XXL is a must watch for all men.

This week I meet one of the best wedding planners in Foon…assuming you’re not a tree.

Suzanne Allain’s Mr. Malcolm’s List continues on this week’s episode of The Black List Table Reads, hosted by Franklin Leonard. When we last left our story, Julia was scheming, Selina was falling in love, and the titular Jeremy Malcolm has no idea what he is in for. 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 hilarious stand-up Phoebe Robinson of Blaria.com joins Kevin and Kamau in a TV-MA discussion of the 1996 Christmas romantic comedy-drama film starring Denzel and Whitney Houston. They talk about the sleazy looking Lionel Richie appearance, Whitney Houston going to chuuch, and the witty & debonaire Denzel angel. Plus, they break down the Comic-Con first look trailers of Suicide Squad, Batman Vs Superman, and Creed.

Recorded LIVE at UCBeast from the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 3 of a monumental improv4humans with Matt Besser featuring the greatest improvisers in the universe, John Gemberling, Brett Gelman, Brian McCann, and Charlie Todd. Listen as they explore a world where prisoners love long-form improvisation, Poseidon and Satan discuss why he still uses the pitchfork as an intimidation tool, and police officers who have a Good Cop/Bad Jewish cop routine. 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!

Rick L. Hinds II and Andrew talk about opening with hola when you have no other Spanish speaking skills. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

We continue to follow our heroes as they kick some greasy looking hunchback tick butt!

Adam Scott Aukerman are back from experiencing the iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour at The Forum in Los Angeles and boy do they have a story to tell you! They’ll cover everything from the setlist to the once in a lifetime opportunity that will forever change the podcast. Plus, we hear the debut of Adam Singing Adam as well as get a much needed Harry Potter update!

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Horatio and Chad start their new adventures and welcome new Associate Producer Brian Granillo to the show. Hooray Show graphic artist Aaron Nestor and fans John from Detroit and Barton from LA contribute to the show. Proper attire for a Steely Dan concert is discussed and also Bill Cosby goes on trial, but that’s not what this show is about. It’s about Love baby Love. The Greatest Love of All.

Rick L. Hinds II and Andrew discuss the British version of the game telephone called Chinese Whispers. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Kulap and Howard kick off this week’s episode by congratulating the best people around them! Then, the gang welcomes Daniel Van Kirk who discusses his start at Earwolf and why he was under the impression that all the comedians would receive an oil painting of themselves. Later, Dan sparks a unique debate about what is and what is not appropriate music for a funeral. Also, Mark Wahlberg stops by to explain why his brother is not on a real show because it stars a “mustacheless” Tom Selleck.

The hilarious Natalie Palamides scoots into the studio and joins Deanna & Emily to talk about playing Buttercup in the reboot of the Powerpuff Girls cartoon, a childhood memory involving her pet chickens that may be the reason for her nasally voice, and whether Toxic Shock Syndrome is real or fake.

On a very special episode of Happy Sad Confused, Josh shares a live recording of the Rock the Kasbah Comic-Con panel featuring the man, the myth, and the legend Bill Murray in his first Comic-Con appearance and Mitch Glazer.

I Was There Too host and Superego’s Matt Gourley joins Jensen and guest co-host Melissa Stetten for the 200th episode (kinda) of Get Up On This! They talk about Matt’s many other podcasts including Pistol Shrimps Radio, how the Superego group came together, doing ComedySportz in high school, Beats 1 Radio, Matt’s new texting and dating games, Hulu’s Difficult People, The Star Wars Minute, Until the Ribbon Breaks, how we’re late on Suicide Squad, Big Brother, The Bachelor, and many other things you should know about.

Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Josh Charles (Sports Night, The Good Wife) as they discuss Josh’s lifelong career. Josh chats about working with other talents he admires and respects as well as playing the occasional prank on some of these folks.

Kyle and David are Tig-less this week in a chat with a friend of the show from North Carolina Jeff McInnis who has a Ph.D in Neuroscience, about controlling the brain with light. Jeff talks to the guys about testing the effects of light on mice, brain chemistry and decision making, and brain mapping.

Randy and Jason welcome to the show Mitch Rouse who talks about creating Comedy Central’s Strangers With Candy, as well as what it was like working alongside Amy Sedaris and Stephen Colbert. Then, Daniel Van Kirk covers headlines that include wedding guests that fight for child sobriety, a robber with an imaginary gun, and the all new business of funeral actors. Lastly, things explode when Mark Wahlberg shows up and gets into a slap fight with Mitch. It’s a crazy ending to a crazy show!

Hayes and Sean are forced to skip their great intro bit because they spent too long serving their fans at a Hudson News book signing for their new similar memoirs, “My Podcast Life.” Fans Tim, Anastasia, Adam, Valerie, and Joe appear on the show to have Hayes and Sean sign their books and discuss their favorite parts.

Rick L. Hinds II & Andrew talk about the use of the term African American by White people. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.