Latest Episodes
April 7, 2015
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.
April 7, 2015
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.
April 6, 2015
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.
April 6, 2015
EP. 2 — A Mechanic’s Garage
Guest Michael McMillian Shulie Cowen Marc Evan Jackson Mark McConville Eban Schletter
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!
April 6, 2015
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.
April 6, 2015
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.
April 3, 2015
Reading Aloud’s Nate Corddry and HDTGM All-Star Paul F. Tompkins join Paul & Jason at Largo in Los Angeles to talk all about how Lake Placid shows that nature and man cannot co-exist.
April 3, 2015
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.”
April 3, 2015
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.
April 3, 2015
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.
April 3, 2015
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.
April 2, 2015
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.
April 2, 2015
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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April 2, 2015
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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April 2, 2015
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.
April 2, 2015
Recorded LIVE from UCB-Sunset in Los Angeles, this very special episode of The Canon finds Devin & Amy inviting Silicon Valley star and The Indoor Kids host Kumail Nanjiani to pit Alien vs. Aliens in an epic space battle. Did Ridley Scott create a science fiction classic that cannot be topped? Or did James Cameron improve the franchise by fully developing heroine Ellen Ripley? Tune in to hear what the live audience thinks — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!
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April 2, 2015
The lovely and talented Elisha Cuthbert joins Josh this week to talk about her new sitcom on NBC called One Big Happy, always loving comedy but gravitating to more dramatic acting roles early on, her amazing time on Happy Endings, being a child actor in Canada, and more.
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April 2, 2015
Kevin and Kamau are beyond excited to welcome actor and hero Omar Dorsey of Selma to the show to talk about the 1998 Spike Lee film He Got Game. They talk about Rosario Dawson being a vampire, Ray Allen being the perfect blank slate opposite Denzel’s bad-ass loser character, and Denzel walking away to KRS-ONE after delivering a fast neck blow. Plus, Omar tells us all about his weekend trip to Oprah’s house and we got some new Denzel News!
April 2, 2015
Snapchat enthusiast Sophie Carter-Kahn joins Deanna & Emily to breakdown Snapchat, explain the fashion trend known as Normcore, and share which apps are good to help minimize your phone time.
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April 2, 2015
EP. 1 — Balls Out Preview
Guest Malcolm Spellman Craig Mazin Paul Scheer Matt Walsh Jason Mantzoukas
The Black List Table Reads podcast launches on April 16th with 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). Listen to this sneak preview featuring commentary from Spellman and performances from Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, Chris Cox, Craig Mazin, and Matt Walsh.
April 2, 2015
Paul F. Tompkins, Dan Lippert, and Drew Tarver are caught in a door to door scavenger hunt, are haunted when a scary movie bleeds into reality, and make sure to not snitch about what’s really going on at the farmers market on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also call a PTA meeting to encourage bullying as it promotes bone strength, visit a snobby Crate and Barrel in Aspen, and meet Darryl, a drunk theatre fan. 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!
April 2, 2015
Comedian, television host, author, filmmaker and podcaster Adam Carolla joins Adam Sachs on The Wolf Den to discuss the business side of his many endeavors. Carolla recalls that the idea to podcast was born from the fact that his morning show on terrestrial radio was number two online. So, when that gig ended in 2009 he knew where there was a ready audience. He explains how that fit his overall business strategy, which is “somewhere between proactive and reactive,” seizing opportunities and then going with what makes sense along the way. Then Carolla describes the origin of his new motivational “Take a Knee” podcast as part of the subscription-based Adam Carolla Show Archive. Finally, he offers up advice for budding podcasters.
April 2, 2015
Gabe Liedman and Andrew talk about the phrase “Google-Fu.” Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
April 2, 2015
Wow! The greatest swordsman in all of Foon is going to be at the Vermilion Minotaur today and I get to interview him! I can’t wait to hear all about his adventures. First the commissioner of the Foon Mittens League and now Jak Vorpal! I’m basically the Ryan Seacrest of Foon.
April 1, 2015
Marissa Wompler, Ms. Listler, and Mr. Jordache (Neil Casey) talk about the origin story of the cat in the Hang In There poster.
April 1, 2015
Everybody’s favorite intern, Marissa Wompler and her mentor Charlotte Listler attempt to WOMP UP THE JAMZ but intense eye gazes get in the way.
April 1, 2015
Welcome all in podcasting land to Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins! Paul chats with his special guest Busy Philipps (Cougar Town, Thrilling Adventure Hour) about her favorite snack as a latchkey kid in Arizona. Then, special guests Craig Cackowski, Matt Gourley and Janet Varney join Paul to improvise a narrative inspired by Paul & Busy’s chat set in a Denny’s Parking Lot with the great Eban Schletter on piano. There will be love, suspense, and people who live in dumpsters!
April 1, 2015
Broadway(In the Heights), Television (Six Feet Under) and Film (Final Destination 2) star Justina Machado joins Horatio and Chad in bro-bro studios. Justina and Horatio’s friendship dates back to their early days at Latino Chicago theater in the mid 90’s and we get a fairly big glimpse into what life was like for “Roger” and Justina back then, We also here a cautionary tale about smoking too much weed too fast, and we hear about possibly the funniest pick up basketball game ever. Guest hosts Ignacio Gonzalez and his producer Choo Choo from Radio Mexicana kick off the show, but don’t worry, we put an end to that after about 3 mintues. (April Fools….)
April 1, 2015
Kulap and Howard welcome back Who Charted MVP Paul F. Tompkins who talks about his brand new podcast Spontaneanation (right here on Earwolf), why YouTube has a better comprehension of entertainment than Shakespeare, as well as why he would make a great mother. Then, the gang talks about words that don’t feel good in their mouths. Also, famed street artist, Banksy stops by to talk about what kind of influence he’s had on the movie industry. Lastly, Paul field’s questions from Chartists wherein he talks about his true feelings towards Werner Herzog.