Singer-songwriter Dave Hause joins Joe Wengert, Brian Huskey, Mary Holland, and Matt Besser for a musical episode of improv4humans! We’ll hear Dave play some songs that will inspire scenes about the reality of being a Nobel poet laureate, an 80s late night talk show host dealing with his fleeting fame in a bar, and having a fetish for taking care of people. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dave Hause’s albums over at www.davehause.com! LA: Get tickets for Matt’s 4/20 Shows at UCB Sunset now at www.ucbtheatre.com!

Jonathan Daniel Brown and Andrew talk about the language in the bible. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

After spending so much time in the Vermilion Minotaur, I finally got its owner and proprietor, Otok Barleyfoot, to be a guest on the podcast. Chunt will be there too. Usidore is already pretty drunk so I’m not sure what to expect from him.

This week Leonard and Baron discuss three films with interesting women in them: Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, and Minnie Driver in An Ideal Husband, Charlize Theron in a film they both can’t stand, and Passion Fish, a sleeper starring Mary McDonnell and Alfre Woodard.

Nate starts the show by sharing a wonderful recording of the delightful Anna Faris reading a hilarious piece by Juliana Gray Live from UCB Franklin in Los Angeles. Then, Nate sits down with his mom, an enormous book lover for her very first interview! They chat about the times they would go to Tufts Library in Weymouth Massachusetts almost every day, book clubs where everyone reads a different book, which Stephen King book would she take on a desert island, and her volunteer work at various libraries. Finally, Nate closes the show by reading the greatest piece of sports writing ever written “Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu” by John Updike for his friends back East. Get a head start on the next book for the next book club episode which will be the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel “Tender Is The Night” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to come out to see the show LIVE on Sunday, April 12th at UCB-Franklin at 7:30pm. Get your tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com!

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This week Devin & Amy are doing the time warp as they discuss their first musical film, Richard O’Brien’s 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Should this film be entered into the canon based upon it being the most successful midnight movie in film history? Or should it be judged as a poorly paced movie that is so bad that the audience had to begin interacting with it just to get through the movie? Would cinema be introduced to Tim Curry otherwise? Tune in to hear about Devin & Amy’s first encounter with this weird, sexually liberating, never ending night — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

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Sports writer and common co-host Drew Ungvari joins Jensen & Matty to talk about why everyone is getting injured this basketball season, the Nice Kicks show on Dash Radio, Jordans, singer Leon Bridges, Funkee Phlavaz, singer/rapper Post Malone, Logitech Harmony Home Control, Seymour: An Introduction, how we’re late on brain games for iPhone, The Jinx finale, Yasiin Gaye, and many other things you should know about.

Kevin T. Porter aka Dr. Funky 17 joins Deanna & Emily to brainstorm the ultimate viral video! Kevin also talks about how his Sorkinisms supercut video went viral, his podcast Gilmore Guys which he co-hosts with past OMFG! guest Demi Adejuyigbe, and his Second (Stuck In) A Day video which chronicled his 2014. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ZE2jtz6Qg

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Welcome to the Church of Hooray. What is your name? What is your name? Say your name again so you know who you are. Good. Would you be up for some informal processing? Great. Sit back and relax with Horatio, Chad, Jerry Minor and guest callers as we explore that. Don’t blink. If you blink we have to go back to the beginning… you blinked… let’s start over… what is your name? Would you be up for some informal processing? Great.  Sit back and relax with Horatio, Chad, Jerry Minor and guest callers as we explore that.

Howard and Kulap welcome to the show rapper Kitty, who talks about the nerves of performing in front of her parents, jobs she had prior to breaking into music, and what it’s like to hear a top five list of her own songs. Then, after a heated discussion over which One Direction member should have left the group in place of Zayn, Howard extends an invitation to Kitty to join the show every week. Later, Kulap explains to Howard why many of his treasured collectables are really just things he needs to throw away. Lastly, as Kitty field’s questions from Chartists, Howard explains why Jaws is scarier than DreamWorks’ Shrek.

Bob is ecstatic about welcoming Greg Mills (Brandon Johnson), CEO and founder of Age Related Interracial Transitioning to speak on his revolutionary movement. They’ll discuss Greg’s practice of pairing young male ethnic individuals with high power older white females, how Bob & Greg met in a support group for the elderly, and Greg’s next project called Powerful Children.

Are you a fan of Kid Rock, feral wolves, kidney stones, blue arrows, Vin Diesel, dark prayers to dark lords, hiding in trees, or giant blue wolves? Then the episode for you! Or your nightmare!

Jonathan Daniel Brown & Andrew talk about whether Auto-Tune the News is racist or not. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Randy and Jason welcome to the special 150^th episode of Sklarbro County fellow comedian John Roy, who talks about comedy in Chicago, the transformational era of comedy that was the 90’s, as well as the time he was too young and nervous to recognize who Randy Sklar was. Then, Daniel Van Kirk starts off headlines from around the globe with a very special tale that could have any number of headlines, as well as two grown men who fight over a PS3 and why the world’s most epic game of hide and seek can only exist inside of an Ikea. Lastly, a very real Doug Buffone leaves a voicemail wherein he compliments Sklarbro’s very own, Dick Van Something Or Another.

Tig, David, and Kyle talk about the upcoming pizza challenge and Stephanie raises the stakes with another contest. Then, Ross Jeffries comes by the hatch to talk about the art of seduction, attractive voices, phrasing, communication, and his seduction starter course. If you’re interested, you can find more information at www.seduction.com/now.

Hayes and Sean are back with another totally planned, not spontaneous call-in episode. Listeners call in to talk about Lance Bass going to the moon, Air Bud, boats, Guardians of the Galaxy, San Francisco, and brotherly love and then the boys close out the show with a chat with a new mystery female fan.

Jonathan Daniel Brown & Andrew talk about a caller’s question about feeling like the “taking our jobs” guy. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

A real triple threat — actress, singer-songwriter, and pianist Alicia Witt gets the first timer treatment as Intern Gino returns to co-host on today’s Comedy Bing Bong! We hear about Alicia’s time as a teenager on the TV show Cybill, the album cover break down of her new record Revisionary History, and how she collaborated with Ben Folds on the record. Then, Victor and Tiny are back to tell us all about their new change of household as well as Victor’s dating life.

Paul F. Tompkins sends his greetings from the shores of Spontaneanation and this week he is joined by special guest Michael McMillian of True Blood! They chat about what perpetual age Michael thinks of himself to be, studying clowning in college, and learning adult responsibilities in high school as part of the Exchange City program. Paul then is joined by improvisers Shulie Cowen, Marc Evan Jackson, Mark McConville, and as always, the wonderful Eban Schletter on piano to improvise a story set in a Mechanic’s Garage. Oh, there WILL be a dance-off!

Pop quiz, hotshot. Did you know that ‘Speed’, the Keanu-on-a-bus 90s action tent-pole was originally developed as a completely different film? At first, the script was written as an ensemble drama about a cast of strangers on a bus working together to stop a terrorist, but once Keanu signed on, it was rewritten as the fast and dumb classic we know and love today.

So many huge Hollywood films have little-known stories like these, where one decision changes the entire film and the lives of everyone involved. In other cases, these stories don’t provide an alternate history as much as they provide a new context that makes re-watching the film a completely different experience.

This week on the podcast, Jack O’Brien is joined by Earwolf’s Matt Gourley to discuss some of the stories unearthed from his podcast ‘I Was There Too’ and then chats with Cracked editor David Christopher Bell about overlooked behind the scenes stories from the films of David O. Russell, Stanley Kubrick and more.

Comedian Jonathan Daniel Brown joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss the Trevor Noah old tweet backlash and the rage community. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Welcome back to the Jillian Palmer Arbonne Podcast with your host Jillian Palmer (Stephanie Allynne)! Jillian is the top Arbonne saleswoman in the Riverside, Orange County, San Diego area and joining her today is her artsy daughter Jade Palmer. They’ll talk about Jade’s charcoal art, who Jade is taking to the upcoming high school dance, and practice doing an Arbonne sale. Then, Jillian’s Twitter helper Traci Reardon stops by to offer advice on whether to continue to go to grad school and more to her Twitter followers in her recurring segment, “Help Me, Rhonda.”

Randy and Jason welcome to the show fellow comedian, actor, creator, record collector, and friend Rob Corddry, who talks about his new HBO series Ballers, and what it was like shooting in Miami, Florida. Then, the gang talks about the evolution of movie marketing, seeing films on video on demand vs. in the theaters, and why horror is one of the most underrated genres of all. Additionally, Rob discusses his upcoming season of Children’s Hospital, as well as the best ways to get fired from your job. Lastly, Jesse Thorn’s cousin, Jesse Thorne drops by to cover highlights from the world of British sports.

Howard and Kulap, as joined by Stard, kick off the show with discussion over what is an appropriate amount of ankle to be shown by a lady. Then, howard pontificates on the parallels between creating music for art versus creating music for money, as well as why the world will in fact be able to continue producing concerts despite the break up of One Direction. Additionally, Kulap calls out Howard for some of the less than appropriate things that he says while working. Lastly, Howard impresses the world with his knowledge of lamps.

Andrew Ti and special guest Gabe Liedman finish the week off by discussing when a White person says “I just want to treat everyone equally.” As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Sarah and Susan discuss one of the perfectly crafted tearjerkers, Adele’s “Someone Like You.” Then, amazing radio legend and improv God, Phil Hendrie joins Sarah & Susan to talk about Phantom of the Opera’s “All I Ask of You,” The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York,” the final scene in Schindler’s List, and confronting his father with his bottled up feelings before he passed away.

Writer and comedian D.C. Pierson joins Matt to chat about his role as Aaron, the Apple store employee who helps and potentially hinders Captain America and Black Widow on their rogue quest for information in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Their conversation on D.C.’s 26 second scene of screen time covers the surprisingly good feeling you get on a trip to the Apple store, comics, their specific feelings on the Target stores in their neighborhood, and more. Plus, Matt shares a teaser from Paul F. Tompkins exciting new podcast “Spontaneanation” which is available now on Earwolf.

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Leonard and Baron are back to discuss three films revolving around the world of stand-up comedy: Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy, a great comedian’s semi-autobiographical saga that doesn’t quite add up, and a sleeper with a hell of a Punchline.

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Stand-up comedian and podcaster Marty DeRosa joins Jensen & Matty to talk about his web series Creative Has Nothing For You with Colt Cabana, 5 Dollar Wrestling, his podcast Wrestling with Depression, singer-songwriter Frankie, YouTube channel RetroBlasting, Kung Fu Elliot, Lucha Underground, Team Covenant, how we’re late on The Sculptor, Westworld, The Goldbergs, and many other things you should know about.