Broadcasting LIVE from the Marina Del Ray Public Library, everybody’s favorite intern Marissa Wompler and her teacher/mentor/co-host/former sniper, Charlotte Listler bring you the first episode of Marissa’s new school project podcast WOMP IT UP!  Marissa’s one-time flame Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas) joins them to dish on everything that’s happening at Marina Del Ray Public High School in his signature segment “Gutterballing with Eric Gutterman.” Later, Marissa & Listler put the Spotlight On: Dr. Lionel Drioche (Seth Morris) and learn what it’s like leading the theatre department of Marina Del Ray High. Finally, Listler answers love questions from loyal listeners during “Listler’s Love Lockdown.”

Paul F. Tompkins invites all you wondrous humans to Spontaneanation, and this week he is joined by special guest Melanie Lynskey of HBO’s Togetherness! They chat about dropping out of college, what New Zealand looks like from space, and being humiliated in school because of the Australian song “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport.” Paul is then joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varney, to improvise a story set in Savannah, Georgia. As always, the terrific Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Celebrate 4/20 by traveling to beautiful Savannah, Georgia and beyond with us!

REMINDER IN ALL CAPS: SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, Paul will record a new standup special at the historic Palace Theatre in Downtown L.A. Ticket info soon!

The first LIVE Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins with special guests is on May 2nd at Largo at the Coronet! Get tickets at www.largo-la.com!

Funny man Nick Mundy returns to join Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss how uncool it is to be a cop right now, buddy cop shows/movies, and Fast & Furious. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Mr. Joe Bongo (Andy Daly) talks about teaching health at Marina Del Ray High.

Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas) tells Marissa Wompler and the listeners everything that’s happening at Marina Del Ray Public High School in his signature segment Gutterballing with Eric Gutterman.

Kevin & Kamau answer your questions and comments, and discuss the various Denzelish tweets you guys have sent in on Part 1 of this week’s special Twitter episode! They talk about who they consider the 2nd Greatest Actor of All Time Period, discuss Denzel’s view on how a role can be defining for an actor’s career, and share Kevin’s thoughts on the surprising Last Week Tonight Edward Snowden interview.

Welcome to the first episode of The Black List Table Reads with Franklin Leonard. The Black List Table Reads takes the best and most exciting screenplays Hollywood hasn’t yet made, and turns them into movies, for your ears. This week The Black List presents the obscenely funny script BALLS OUT from writers Malcolm Spellman (producer of Empire) and Tim Talbott (winner of the 2015 Sundance Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award). It’s brought to life by help of Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, Lauren Lapkus, Matt Walsh, Eugene Cordero, Casey Wilson, Chris Cox, Joe Wengert, and Craig Mazin. Plus, Franklin chats with writers Malcolm & Tim about the origins of the script beginning in an online message board for writers, the inspiration behind the protagonist Jim Simmers, and advice to any writers that want to do what they do.

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Tears are shed as Sarah and Susan welcome Sarah’s mother Nancy Thyre to the show to chat about the biopic of Saint Francis of Assisi, Brother Sun, Sister Moon and The Elephant Man. Then they are joined by hilarious singer, comedian, writer Karen Kilgariff to talk about crying alone in a movie theater, the grandma in a State Farm commercial, the Barrow Street playhouse production of Our Town, and the most unusual crying cue yet.

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The Sklars kick off the show with in depth analysis of what it’s like to be an elite runner who insists on wearing sandals and why sportsmanlike conduct in Formula 1 racing is a thing of the past. Then, Randy and Jason welcome to the show singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, who discusses what it’s like to look back on your music and see how its evolved over time. Additionally, Aimee, who has close ties to Floyd Mayweather’s trainer, gives insight into his upcoming fight of the century. Later, in Quickhits, the gang discusses impromptu erections, as well as Manny Pacquiao’s latest music endeavors. Lastly, Bryant Gumbel calls in to continue the celebration of this, his 20th season of Real Sports, with some comedy!

California Supreme Windows Presents: The California Supreme WinShow with your host Aaron Toblerone (Joe Wengert)! It’s the only AM radio show about the most valuable and beautiful aspect of any home, windows! Aaron is joined by his brother Darren Toblerone to talk about windows you didn’t realize were windows, new window innovations, and to play a game of trivia during their segment “What Do I See Through The Window? The Tanners or the Winslows?” Later, Traci Reardon stops by to offer advice to her Twitter followers, possibly window related, in her recurring segment, “Help Me, Rhonda.”

In this very special, laid back, and intimate episode of Two Charted, Kulap and Stard talk about some of the many ways in which they must sensor Howard, Kanye’s latest shenanigans, and where the show lands in the timeline of Apple products. Additionally, the gang discusses why Howard shouldn’t have been born, California’s latest earthquakes, and why not all bugs are dick heads. Later, Kulap shares tales from her most recent celebrity wedding. Lastly, Howard reveals which event happened first, the ice age, or the evolution of hair.

Bing! Actor extraordinaire Stephen Tobolowsky joins Matt to chat about his role as Ned Ryerson, the insurance salesman who pesters Bill Murray each and every morning in Groundhog Day. Stephen talks about shooting his famous scene in every weather condition imaginable, improvising with Bill Murray, Harold Ramis as a personal hero, and much more. Stephen also tells us about his experience on Deadwood, working with a spiritually-transformed Steven Seagal, and the worst squibbing of his life. Plus, Matt interviews a very special lady in his life in a new segment called I Was There Mew.

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This week Leonard and Baron discuss three films that fall under the umbrella of buddy movies: Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in the classic Midnight Run, a prequel of a buddy movie that shouldn’t have been made, and Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor in I Love You Phillip Morris, a movie you might have missed. Plus, Leonard shares a story about how he managed to land an interview with De Niro when Midnight Run was about to be released.

Standing out with Guy Branum.

Drew DiFonzo Marks, Dave Theune, Ryan Meharry, and James Mastraieni regularly perform together as Tatertown and this week they join Matt Besser for a special improv5humans! We’ll hear what it’s like on a deserted island with a bunch of know-it-alls, when The Eagles perform for a bunch of tweens, and when a prank goes too far. Plus, Matt goes through some letters to figure out whether they are true fans or not. 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! LA: Get tickets for Matt’s 4/20 Shows at UCB Sunset now at www.mattbesser.com!

Public radio veteran Alex Blumberg returns to The Wolf Den, nearly a year after he told then-host Jeff Ullrich about his plans for a new podcasting company. Now Alex is the co-founder and CEO of Gimlet Media, which produces the popular StartUp and ReplyAll podcasts. He documented the founding and the process of raising $1.5 million in capital on the first season of StartUp. Alex tells Adam that the events of the last year have been “shocking,” and recounts the ways in which things turned out how he expected, and the outcomes that surprised him. He and Adam discuss how the breakout podcasts “Serial” and “Invisibilia” have raised the bar for the medium, and why rapid audience growth really qualifies podcast companies as true start ups. Alex also explains the choice to be so personally revealing on StartUp, and the point at which he knew the show and the company was succeeding. He also reveals some teasers about what to expect in the second season of StartUp, which debuts April 23. 

I get to meet my first real princess on the podcast this week. The name “Belaroth” sounds familiar.

A-list directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon joins Jensen & Matty to talk about Kanye West sampling their movie Blades of Glory, the current state of filmmaking, the popularity of PewDiePie, and to get up OFF fashion, celebrity death commentary on social media, Up, and crowding a line when it’s not your group to be called to board an airplane. We were also dead wrong about Google+, Bloodline, and Ben Affleck.

Tatti Ribeiro & Katie Kimmel, hosts of the Hello Giggles podcast All New Friends, join Deanna & Emily to talk about their Hello Giggles connection, why they made a tablet commercial for free, and the awkwardness of dating. They also tell us about the time their IRL friendship request was denied on their show.

Howard and Kulap start off the show with discussion over the technology of today and how it defines the newest era of Who Charted. Then, the gang welcomes to the show Eugene Cordero, who talks about his new series Other Space and in talking about this, he sparks a detailed discussion over what is better: space or ocean. Additionally, Howard reads poetry that he wrote in honor of Zayn, former member of One Direction. Then, the crew discusses why Furious 7 is a phenomenal movie. Lastly, Eugene talks about the best way to set oneself up for success.

Dana Goodman and Julia Wolov stop by bro-bro studios and things get horny in a hurry. Dana and Julia talk about working with Horatio on BIATCHES, their animated Comedy Central web series and why bandaids on your nipples makes you officially not topless. Also, lady ham is discussed. A misunderstanding turns into a phone call to producer Peter Murrieta (Wizards of Waverly Place) who happens to be in the neighborhood and stops over to take a pitch from the ladies. Always take the meeting.

Terri Shiavo (Jackie Clarke) and Terri Mounchhousand (John Flynn) are a visionary couple behind the movement of cabaret and dramatic theater. They join Bob to help him navigate through this community as they speak on spotlight and chair work, what is in Bob’s backpack, and what a Bob Ducca Cabaret would look like. Plus, Bob pays tribute to the Lords of Dance and Ladies of Theatre.

On a very special episode of Nerd Poker, the gang reminisces about infamous episodes of Too Close for Comfort and All in the Family before getting back to taking down flying blue coyotes. Don’t miss it!

Join special guest host Samm Levine as he sits down with Saturday Night Live alum Horatio Sanz!  Horatio shares stories from the Chicago improv scene, his time on SNL, and his hatred of rats.  Stay tuned to the end for an unexpected twist!

It’s an egghead head-to-head as Devin & Amy debate which Woody Allen classic should enter the Canon: Annie Hall or Manhattan. Will it be the beautifully shot black-and-white love letter to New York? Or will it be the hilarious romance that flows like an amazing stand-up set? Tune in to hear Devin & Amy struggle between these masterpieces — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

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Welcome back to another week in the hatch! Kyle starts off the show with a chat about his experience at nam yoga. Then, comedian Whitney Cummings comes on the show to talk about meditation, EMDR, migraines, dog rescue, fame, addiction, and abandonment. David closes out the show by asking Whitney a series of questions and reading some mail.

Hayes and Sean give another update about their pilot and address a couple of super fans. Then, funny lady MARY HOLLAND comes by to talk about hot sauce and getting arrested, and then play a game of “Queue and A”. Finally, Hayes and “Sean” bring out the Popcorn Gallery to ask Mary about being sweaty, movies, and tattoos.

Randy and Jason welcome this week’s County author and TV writer Molly McAleer. Molly kicks off the show with talk about how her childhood and how it informed the work she does today, including her book The Alcoholic Bitch Who Ruined Your Life, writing on 2 Broke Girls, as well as her epic performance on Drunk History. Then, Daniel Van Kirk covers stories from around the globe that include a woman that invites a group of boys to grow up a little quicker than necessary and a classic Ohio food dispute. Lastly, the gang is joined by, subject of HBO’s The Jinx, Robert Durst who talks about his relationship with his brother and the last time he saw one of the two women that he’s suspected of murdering.

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The entertainment industry has a great way of being subtly racist while proclaiming their open-mindedness. Case in point: the Sony email hack revealed the studio didn’t pursue a sequel to the Denzel Washington film ‘The Equalizer’ because “the international motion picture audience is racist.” No, not America, we solved that whole racism thing, it’s the rest of the world that’s racist.

Look at the triumph of new network shows like ‘Empire’ and ‘Black-ish.’ The media decries their success as random or flukey when actually there’s a much simpler and less demeaning explanation for their accomplishments: people want to watch shows about the African-American experience and it’s a market that’s vastly under-served.

This week on the podcast, Cracked editor-in-chief Jack O’Brien sits down for 3 conversations about the racist stuff in pop-culture that white people just don’t see. First, he is joined by Kevin Avery of ‘Last Week Tonight’ and ‘Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor of All Time Period,’ then he hops on the phone with Kid Fury and Crissle West from ‘The Read,’ and wraps up with a conversation with ‘Yo Is This Racist?’ host Andrew Ti.