Latest Episodes

May 26, 2015

Randy, Jason, and Daniel Van Kirk welcome to the show actor, comedian, and DJ Flula Borg, who talks about his latest film Pitch Perfect 2, vlogging in the car, and what his friends think of him . Then Daniel covers stories from around the world that include a hitch hiker who lacks proper hitch hiker etiquette, a mismatched machete match, and “the greatest italian restaurant in earth.” Lastly, Mark Wahlberg stops by the studio to talk about his latest film Bench Perfect 2.

May 25, 2015

Celebrate Mem Day with Nick Swardson as he tells us all about what it’s like touring in the same bus as Alice Cooper, the groundbreaking topics he covers in his new stand-up special “Taste It,” and life on the West side of LA. Then, Bernie Sanders, junior U.S. Senator from Vermont, stops by to talk about economic justice and the changes that will occur in America if he were elected to be President. Later, personal productivity expert Jacob Cloudy arrives to offer everyone tips on how to maximize their day to day activities. Plus, Bernie shows off his filibuster skills as Would You Rather returns!

May 25, 2015

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ye, ye, and even little ye back to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Michael Sheen of Masters of Sex! They chat about what animal Michael would save from extinction, tricking his sister into thinking he could speak Welsh, and the practice of dodo kicking. Paul is then joined by improvisers James Bladon, Sarah Burns and Mark McConville to improvise a story set during the Annual Ghost Sex Convention in Las Vegas. As always, the magnificent Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Have you met any five-year-old boys named Scatman? You’re about to!

May 25, 2015

Comedian, writer, actress Phoebe Robinson joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss if assigning a race based on a person’s voice is racist. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

May 23, 2015

Krom the Barbarian is going to be my guest this week. He is… a big guy.

May 22, 2015

Mark Wahlberg (Daniel Van Kirk) returns to solution the shit out of all the current world wide issues at the UCB-Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles with his very famous friends Bernie Sanders (James Adomian), Jennifer Aniston (Emily Maya Mills), Jon Cryer (John Milhiser), and Dominic Dierkes. They’ll discuss Ireland voting on gay marriage, David Letterman leaving late night, what’s going to happen to the Simpsons with Harry Shearer leaving, and more.

May 22, 2015

Nate has some Reading Aloud Book Club vets and a first timer on as he welcomes Emily Halpern, Kevin Awakuni, and Ele Woods for the 7th edition of the Book Club series of Reading Aloud in which they discuss Toni Morrison’s novel “God Help The Child. ” They’ll talk about dealing with childhood trauma, what parents do to children, and feeling emotionally distant from the book’s characters. Plus, everyone brings up what they believed to be fantastical elements in the book as they read listener questions. Make sure to pick up the next book for the upcoming book club episode which will be Stephen King’s “11/22/63” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

May 22, 2015

Next week we will cover the first film of one of the mega stars of all time, Arnold Strong. This week Paul shares a listener’s dream cast for The Island of Dr. Moreau as he goes through Corrections and Omissions, explains whether Nicolas Cage would have made Dr. Moreau better, and recommends Mad Max in another edition of Scheer’s Picks. Plus, find out which font you should use for your resume from now on as Paul answers your Qs!

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May 22, 2015

Ronna & Beverly are back to help out their listeners with advice on politely telling your parents to mind their own business, what to do in London, confronting your daughter, and more!

May 22, 2015

The Wild Horses are back! Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland, Stephanie Allynne, and Lauren Lapkus bring you a fully improvised show today just like they do every first Saturday of the month at UCB-Franklin in Los Angeles. So grab yourself a seat, relax, and enjoy as you’re transported to a garden party like no other!

May 22, 2015

Randy and Jason kick off the show with takes that include the many ways that the Chicago Cubs will screw your hopes and why a golfers caddie should be required to yell fore whenever he shoots his gun. Then, the Sklars welcome to the show Tom Green, who talks about his experiences as a guest and host on the Late Show with David Letterman, as well as the influence that Letterman had on him as a comedian. Additionally, Tom reveals the reality of what it was like to be a contestant on Celebrity Apprentice. Later, in quick hits, the gang discusses social media’s ability to shame a hot girl and one university’s ability to use burrito’s as leverage in recruiting. Lastly, Tom Leykis stops by to discuss his thoughts on lesbians.

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May 22, 2015

Howard, Kulap, and Stard start off this week’s show with commentary on why footed pajama’s and flirtatious outtakes are a most for every music video. Then, Howard reveals how he imagines all hip hop songs play out in the house of Kulap and Scottie Too Hottie. Additionally, Howard apologizes to everyone who’s wedding he’s attended, only to later forget that he was there. Lastly, the gang discusses the potential of performing in the nude.

May 22, 2015

Andrew Ti and special guest Carl Tart finish the week off by discussing police brutality. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

May 22, 2015

Roman Mars likes to say that the first year of his twins’ life was the worst year of his. Tune in to hear how Roman’s babies gave him courage, how he’s afraid he might’ve offended his single mom; and how his boys are completely different from him in one key way.

May 21, 2015

Welcome back to The Black List Table Reads as we continue with Stacey Maltin’s Williamsburg-set drama “The Other Side”. When we last left the story, Jacob, a devout Hasidic Jew, had his first encounter with alluring secular girl Hannah. His older brother Shimi had gotten engaged, but he’d just witnessed something shocking happen to his younger brother Chaim. The Other Side stars Cooper Thornton, Darren Criss, Jerry Adler, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Tammy Blanchard, Wallis Currie-Wood, Pico Alexander, Ron Tsur, Bill Raymond, and Neal Lerner.

May 21, 2015

Living Colour’s own Vernon Reid joins Kamau & Kevin for a special Marvel crossover edition of The Field Negro Guide to Arts and Culture and Denzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor of All Time Period. They’ll discuss the Sam Raimi Spiderman film trilogy, the Batman vs. Superman trailer feeling like it was fan made, and actors making bad choices. Then, Vernon tells us how the King Kong scene in Training Day became instantly iconic, why Inside Man is possible Spike Lee’s best work as a director, and what bothers him about Mo’ Better Blues as he shares his Top 5 Denzel Movies.

May 21, 2015

Specializing with Lauren Lapkus.

May 21, 2015

Neil Flynn, Matt Walsh, Peter Hulne, and Danielle Schneider are all on a out of this world episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Learn about the effects of moon madness, witness a forbidden love between a dot and a feather, and meet the new police force in town. 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!

May 21, 2015

Carl Tart and Andrew talk about a caller’s question about being asked how much they charge for gardening while they were seen gardening their own house by a stranger. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

May 20, 2015

This week Leonard and Baron discuss three movies made by women: Love & Basketball, written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, a reimagining of a popular TV show that’s not worthy of its director or star, and a compelling sleeper written and directed by Dee Rees called Pariah.

May 20, 2015

Funny or Die writer, filmmaker and friend Alex Richanbach stops by bro-bro studios to chat with Horatio and Chad about his independent film “We Are Young”. In addition to the movie, the guys discuss a few traumatic events in their lives as well as the three esses on The Hooray Show: Star Wars, Star Trek and Sports. Horatio opens the show in defense of irony on twitter. 

May 20, 2015

Exploring a cave outskirts of a blue giant city, the gang inside found treasure and spiders grabbed their faces. Now huddled together they continue through the darkness to see what else they can find deep within the cave.

May 20, 2015

Kulap and Howard welcome to the show Mad Men’s Rich Sommer, who talks about the emotional experience of his shows finale, as well as why One Direction is unable to pass an eye test. Additionally, during the billboard countdown, the gang discusses board games and Howard’s health. Later, Howard presents reasoning for why any cast member of Mad Men could easily be mistaken for a cast member of Mad Max. Lastly, Rich reveals what the cast was really drinking for the past seven seasons.

May 20, 2015

Carl Tart & Andrew talk about friendship. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

May 19, 2015

The Shrimps take on the Lisa Franks at Pan Pacific Park. Matt Gourley and Mark McConville call the action.

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May 19, 2015

Join special guest host Samm Levine as he sits down with actor/director Saul Rubinek (Unforgiven, Cruel But Necessary). Saul shares the unbelievable story of his family’s journey to America. And yes, he also talks about Warehouse 13.

May 19, 2015

Director Payman Benz joins Jensen & Matty to talk about how he got into directing comedy sketches, working on Key & Peele, what’s next in the ArScheerio Paul/ScheeRL interview reenactment series, being a Jose Canseco fanatic, the Jamie xx solo album In Colour, Drowning Mona, American Crime Story, the movie Frank, flute fails, how we’re late on David Letterman, The Wire, Ashlee Simpson, and many other things you should know about.

May 19, 2015

While Emily is getting married, Deanna hits the streets of LA to ask real life teens what’s on fleek this week. Join Deanna as she talks to the youth about what “trill” means, finding man buns attractive, and what does it mean to be a “thot.”

May 19, 2015

David discusses how he almost got hit by a car, Kyle describes an uncomfortable plane trip, and Tig delves into her travel anxieties. Then, a blastronaut from Lockheed Martin, Rhys Forgie, is in the hatch to discuss global warming, his job working with landfills, and the future of  renewable energy. Finally, a potato-themed Mother Meditation!

May 19, 2015

After their triumph over Comedy Bang Bang, the guys present a series of the best clips from the show in hopes of being poached by a new podcast network. Hayes and a very hungry Sean introduce each clip from New York with help from Engineer Rashid.