The 24th installment of the Hooray Show gets real. Inspired by the events of Charleston and the President’s appearance on WTF, Horatio and Chad of course go to Hooray Show regular Jerry Minor for his take on everything. The show also includes a segment from last week’s episode that was cut due to time constraints. It is presented here, because you have to laugh between the tears. 

A Derro and his dick head friends stand in the way of the gang’s magic carpet. They will do whatever it takes to get it back.

Combat Jack & Andrew talk about whether the Rock Trolls from Disney’s Frozen are racist or not. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

This week I meet an Elven archer! Elvish archer? He’s an elf.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
D’athaniel Quen’yarvin: Tim Ryder
Otok Barleyfoot: Nick Baer
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: Basecamp via The Chicago Podcast Cooperative

Kyle, David, and Tig are back with part 2 of last week’s chat on identity. They chat about crafting their identities in the world of comedy, personal fluctuations, and the effect of external pressure.

The boys talk about their favorite toys, fancy cars, and the dangers of not being careful with car shopping. Then ERIN WHITEHEAD arrives to talk about the film documentary she made in collaboration with WolfCool productions, answer two questions from the Popcorn Gallery, and tell a secret story about her last appearance on the show.

Combat Jack & Andrew talk about White dudes taking pride in their state’s Mexican food. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

This week, the Sklars welcome to the show comedian Drew Michael, who discusses why Chicago and Los Angeles celebrate their Stanley cups so differently, as well as why Seinfeld never would have existed during the age of cell phones. Additionally, Sam the engineer tells the story of the night he saved Drew’s life. Also, Daniel Van Kirk covers stories that include a riot inducing waffle maker, a man that blacks out and becomes a cop, and how Taco Bell has decided to risk it all. Lastly, Steven Seagal calls in to explain why “everything is coming up Seagal.”

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Natasha Leggero and Jeremy Konner of Comedy Central’s Another Period are here to give us all the juicy details about the fake reality show set in 1902, who’s first on the call sheet, and how they got Snoop Dogg to sing the theme song. Then, our old friends Victor and Tiny return to tell us about the new bits they’ve been working on exclusively for Caesars Palace. Finally, Mrs. Potts the former teapot from Beauty and the Beast stops by to ask for help on how to get back to her old life as a teapot.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes Los Angeles AND the internet to the first LIVE episode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This time Paul’s special guest is actor Colin Hanks of Orange County & Fargo! They chat about why Colin chose to wear the outfit he had on that night, feeling awkward at a fancy buffet inside Dodger’s Stadium, and his personal high school uniform. Paul is then joined by Spomtaneanation all-stars Craig Cackowski, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varney to improvise a story set at a Dental Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona (on the hottest day of the year). As always, the miraculous Eban Schletter scores it all on piano! 

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Last year, of the ten highest grossing films at the American box office, nine were adaptations of one of the following: a Marvel property, a Disney property, a line of toys or a fantasy novel. You could easily guess what movies these were – your X-Men, your Hobbits, your Legos and Transformers – but what was that one outlier, that one movie that didn’t fit the mold of mass-produced comic book movies or animated films? That movie was in fact the highest grossing film  of last year, and it was an adaptation itself, ‘American Sniper.’

As you would assume, ‘American Sniper’ wasn’t the runaway hit overseas as it was in the States, but neither were the rest of the films from the American top 10. Every major foreign market only featured a small handful of American blockbusters in their top 10. The rest of the spots in each country went to smaller adult comedies and dramas, the types of movies we almost never see atop our box office. Why is that, and where are those movies in America? It feels like we’re told in the US that the reason we only have blockbuster movies here is because the rest of the world craves big, American spectacle. Then why does it feel like our main exports are comic book movies that half of the world doesn’t even really want to see?

This week on the podcast, Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked editors David Bell and Josh Sargent to discuss the seeming disparity between the size and the quality of modern-day blockbusters, their effectiveness internationally, and how the process of developing movies has changed over the last hundred years.

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Podcast legend Combat Jack joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss if it’s racist for a White person to dress up as Rachel Dolezal for Halloween. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Next week we’re traveling back to a time when pizza was cool, turtles were even cooler, and Shredder was still a dick. This week Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Jupiter Ascending, tells everyone to join the virtual reality phenomenon during Scheer’s Picks, and answers your Qs about fridges, Donald Duck, and much more.

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!

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One weekend Trystan and his boyfriend were clubbing in Vegas; the next they were steeped in diapers and Legos. The story of how two twenty-somethings became parents. Overnight.

Randy and Jason start off the show by brainstorming proper punishments for the St. Louis Cardinals and revealing why sports paraphernalia is the best investment a fan can make. Then, the Sklars welcome to the show Dave Hill who discusses why LeBron is a really good guy, why ZZ Top is magic, and why the Chicago Blackhawks may or may not be a dynasty. Later, in quick hits the gang covers stories that include a restaurants ability to turn away business, as well as a soccer player who’s able to turn a crowd evil. Lastly, Sepp Blatter calls in to defend the integrity of Fifa.

The Blastoff crew is together again in a hatch away from the hatch as they talk about Tig’s special, David’s experience working on his new Syfy show Reactor, and Kyle’s lively neighborhood. They also find out the origin of “giving him the business” as well as get into identity. What is cool? What is real? Who do you identify as? Stay tuned for part two coming soon!

Alright chickadees, welcome back to Chick Chat with your host Bishop Gertrude Steinham (Cameron Esposito)! It’s the show in which we discuss women’s rights, women’s needs, and every other important thing in between. This week we are joined by the head of the Women Studies department at Sarah Lawrence college, Miss Sarah Lawrence for a special summer show. They’ll chat about Sarah’s use of invisible barriers, learning when you are first becoming a woman, and women in television. Later, Traci Reardon arrives to offer her advice and answer all women related questions to her Twitter followers in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

The adorable Louis Peitzman of BuzzFeed joins Ronna & Beverly to chat about his generation always being in front of a screen, his live storytelling show “Cheaper Than Therapy” which he co-hosts with Sarah Thyre, Caitlyn Jenner, the creator of The Human Centipede, and how we easily forget how racist Disney movies were. Plus, the ladies follow up with one of their listeners and offer them some marriage advice.

On this week’s show, Kulap enlightens Chartist’s on what kind of self inflicted pain Howard has been putting himself through since adolescence. Additionally, Howard explains the best way to continue one’s physical growth far into adulthood. Later, Kulap gives the play by play of her weekend in Vegas, specifically the best way to get there.

Andrew Ti and special guest Kara Brown finish the week off by discussing the idea of being racist toward White people. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Jerry Stahl writes for a living. He has written many books including his memoir Permanent Midnight. Jerry has also worked extensively in television, writing episodes of ALF, thirtysomething, and Maron. He joins Nate for a chat about his new book OG Dad, which is about becoming a new father, why he decided writing was going to be his path, his excellent description of the internet, being on Oprah before she had a book club, and the story behind him going to Marlon Brando’s island, Tetiaroa. Don’t forget to grab Stephen King’s “11/22/63” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Get a head start on the next book which is “H is For Hawk” by Helen Macdonald and join us for a LIVE Book Club episode with special guests Paul Scheer, Julieanne Smolinkski, Aya Cash, and Jerry Stahl on July 21st at 7:30 at Skylight Books!

Man on Fire may very well be the ultimate Denzel Washington movie. Kevin & Kamau talk about the wonderful Denzel/Christopher Walken team-up, Denzel becoming the greatest dad in the world, and why the movie is basically The Equalizer in Mexico. They also discuss Rachel Dolezal identifying as black and Kevin’s surprise visit to the Container Store. Plus, they call up friend of the show Johnny Skourtis aka Ralphie from The Equalizer to talk about the the now green-lit sequel to The Equalizer.

Oscar winning singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham joins Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, Eugene Cordero, and Matt Besser for a musical episode of improv4humans! Hear Ryan play some songs from his catalog that will inspire scenes about thinking twice before fighting with someone because you never know the tough things they are going through,  trying to hear the moonlight on a nice quiet night, and a deadly pop song. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Ryan Bingham’s music over at www.binghammusic.com!

Pulling your card with Anthony Jeselnik.

Kara Brown and Andrew talk about the “where are you from” question in relation to a job interview. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Horatio and Chad open up Bro Bro Studios and hit record and all hell breaks loose. Fran Gillespie and Jon Gabrus make their second appearances on the show and Joe Wengert steps up to the plate in his Hooray Show debut. We finally find out what happens to Horatio after the car accident, what day is bagel day in the hospital, and we steal a signal from and tune into the Guccione family radio program.

Grab your mighty hammer, it’s time to face electrocuted Russel Brands! Join Dag, Winter, Nausica & the gang as they continue along the path trying to keep their waists safe, their magic missiles launching, and their swords poking at dicks.

We kick of this episode of Who Charted with three the things that any non-millennial must do in order to consider themselves a “trans-milennial.” Then, Kulap and Howard welcome to the show SNL alum and stand up comedian Brooks Wheelan. Brooks talks about the beauty of mountains, the proper way to drink a “Dew,” and why cassettes are the new MP3’s! Also, the gang discusses how Jurassic World managed to have the second best opening weekend on record. Later, Brooks reveals the ultimate Halloween character, provided your cool with getting removed from every party you attend.

Kara Brown & Andrew talk about whether you should let people touch your hair or not. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

I finally get to meet the famous wizard Spintax the Green! Maybe I should have told Usidore he was coming…

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Spintax: Charlie McCrackin
Glenn Miller: Nick Gage
Spants: Meridith Stepien
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: Cards Against Humanity via The Chicago Podcast Cooperative