Latest Episodes

February 24, 2015

Tig, Kyle, and David begin by talking about Kyle’s Head in the Toilet method before welcoming Portland stand-up comedian Sean Jordan to talk about addiction. They’ll discuss the early signs of addiction, Sean’s relationship with alcohol, and everyone remembers Harris Wittels.

February 24, 2015

On this week’s County, Randy and Jason welcome to the show Dean Delray, who explains how music saved his life and what inspired him to break into comedy. Then, the Sklars give a sneak peak into how the shooting of their TV pilot went and Dan Van Kirk takes a moment to incite a heated debate over what the best Girl Scout Cookie is. Also, Dan covers headlines from across the globe that include; a woman that starts a brawl with a head butt, a man who is selling a MacBook that is home to some fun loving ghosts, and a hot tub that plays host to some kinky strangers. Lastly, Mark Wahlberg calls in to talk about where it is that the Oscars went wrong.

February 24, 2015

Ify Nwadiwe & Andrew talk about Cards Against Humanity. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

February 24, 2015

We follow two high school girls through their 48-hour stints with fake babies they receive in sex ed. And the experience totally transforms their attitudes toward motherhood. 

February 23, 2015

The very funny Ify Nwadiwe returns to join Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about Obama impressions and the Asian interchangeability in Red Dawn. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

February 22, 2015

4 years ago, maybe the greatest recording in Earwolf history took place. Now, the Farts and Procreation crew aka Harris Wittels, Chelsea Peretti, and Adam Scott return for the fourth time to attempt to recreate the magic. Creak, slam, sit, and chill with the Farts & Pro crew as we hear some gems during Harris’ Foam Corner, an incredible charac from Chelsea, and the hard work (e-mails) that went into making this episode a reality.

February 22, 2015

Jeremy Smith of Ain’t It Cool News joins Devin & Amy to discuss the 1981 Brian De Palma masterpiece Blow Out. Is this conspiracy thriller the only De Palma film that deserves to be in the canon? Tune in for the discussion on how De Palma’s weird childhood inspired the film — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

February 20, 2015

Nate celebrates the achievement of releasing over 10 episodes by sharing a very funny piece written by Dan Kennedy entitled “I Just Found Out ABC Family Is Going To Pass On My Pitch” and read by the great Steve Agee live from the UCB-theatre in Los Angeles. Then, Nate chats with John Moe, host of the funniest show on National Public Radio called Wits. They talk about John’s book “Dear Luke, We Need to Talk, Darth: And Other Pop Culture Correspondences,” why listening to the same music helps him write, and trying to add more silliness to public radio. Finally, Nate sends us off by reading a simple and powerful short story by Tim Wirkus entitled “An Intrusion.” Grab Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com for the next book club episode and come see the show LIVE at UCB-Franklin in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 8th at 7:30pm! Get tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com.

February 20, 2015

Recorded LIVE from RIOT LA is another edition of Talking with Tommy! Thomas Middleditch welcomes renaissance woman Barbara Preen to talk coats, cat hunting, and dramatic relationships with some Hollywood celebrities. They also play a round of the crowd favorite game “I’d Be That,” get their insult on during “Rippin’ On Things,” and close out the show with the classic segment “Dollars and Sense.”

February 20, 2015

It’s the 100th episode of Ronna & Beverly!!! What better way to celebrate than to have Oscar experts Adam B. Vary & Kate Aurthur of BuzzFeed return for a special Oscar predictions show! From Boyhood to the Birdman to Whiplash, who will win for best picture? Which actors and actresses will take away the gold for their performance? Tune in to hear from the best!

February 20, 2015

This week Randy and Jason welcome to the show Gary Belsky, the former Editor in Chief of ESPN The Magazine and age old friend of the Sklars. Gary shares intimate details about sharing a Navy Transport with Joan Jett, as well as what the Sklars were like as children, wherein the roots of their comedic style were planted. Then, the gang talks about music and how bands used to be much better about saying how they feel, as well as the genesis of Cheap Seats,which Gary played a major hand in. Lastly, Gary talks about the barriers that needed to be broken down in order to create the body issue of ESPN’s The Magazine and the economics of knowing when to cut your losses in business and in life.

February 20, 2015

Andrew Ti and special guest Kara Brown finish the week off by discussing MySpace racists and a kid named Freyja. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

February 20, 2015

Kulap and Howard start off the show with a list of things that have been weighing on Howard’s mind, such as, his headache, dog walker trip wires, and Cody the engineer. Then, Howard talks about SNL 40 and how twitter almost ruined the whole experience for him, as well as a brand new way to spice up your smoothies. Also, Kulap discusses the musical Wicked and how, in some ways, the experience trumped reading the book. Additionally, Howard and Kulap converse about the advantages of yoga and meditation. Lastly, Howard warns Chartists that he might not know what he’s talking about.

February 19, 2015

Susan and Sarah are joined by the comedian and actor Ian Harvie, a co-star on Amazon’s Golden Globe Award-winning series TRANSPARENT. They discuss the Downton Abbey theme, “Something’s Gotta Give,” the finale of “Six Feet Under,” and how Ian believes being transgender affects his emotional response to art.

February 19, 2015

Signing up with Andy Daly.

February 19, 2015

Tim Meadows, Ian Roberts, Seth Morris, and Thomas the Milk man join Matt Besser LIVE from the new UCB-Sunset in Los Angeles for an improv4humans episode filled with arm wrestling competitions, fart wars, and a detailed hookup story told from the third-person point of view. Plus, everyone experiences shock as they watch Sarah Palin’s teleprompter breaking during Crap on YouTube. 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!

February 19, 2015

Semil Shah shares a valuable investor’s perspective on the business of podcasting for episode 73 of The Wolf Den. Semil is a venture capital advisor and investor, an active blogger and columnist, and was part of the team that developed and marketed the Swell podcast discovery and listening app that was acquired by Apple last year. Semil gives Adam his recommendations on the ideal podcast episode length, along with some tips on organizing and structuring a podcast, all of which come from listening data. He also takes on the divide between iOS and Android when it comes to support for podcasting, and what that means for the future of Apple’s CarPlay and mobile listening in the car. Finally, Semil provides some advice for entrepreneurs looking to fund podcasting startups. 

February 19, 2015

Kara Brown & Andrew talk about whether the word savages is racist or not. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

February 18, 2015

WGA award winner Kevin & and no award winner Kamau travel to the mean streets in London for the “lost Denzel film” For Queen and Country. They discuss how the movie makes London in the 80’s look like Alabama in the 50’s, break down Denzel’s British accent, and witness the most 80s drug deal of all time. And in Denzel News: Is Denzel actually going to be on Empire?

February 18, 2015

Prepare to be transported back to World War II as Paul Rust talks to Matt about his role as Private First Class Andy Kagan in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. Paul tells us about nerding out over movies with Tarantino the first time they met, having to take a 101 course in scalping, and a special gift he received from Brad Pitt. Plus, Matt goes through the names of other actors who were in talks to appear in the film in another edition of I Wasn’t There Too.

February 18, 2015

Horatio and Chad finally get the time machine working and travel back to before they leave for Santa Barbara and sit down with Steve Agee, formerly of the Sarah Silverman Program and talk rock and roll, dog safety and how the collateral damage of an act of terror got him kicked out of the Groundlings. Scott from Layfatte calls into the show with some exciting news and Mark from San Diego gets some solid advice. Back in the present, Horatio returns to Bro-Bro studios to dish all about attending the SNL 40th anniversary and tells a story for the Agees… err… ages….

February 18, 2015

Bob is back from his Gentleman’s hotel to bring you an insightful chat with Melvin Zander, an up and coming force in the self-help community. Melvin shares his personal journey which has lead him to his wonderful self-help program, Deny Indulge, a program that has changed his life for the better and can change yours too. Plus, Bob takes us through a recent tragedy involving his severe allergies.

February 18, 2015

Cave exploring is the path the gang chooses to take after they’ve finished battling an electric tree octopus. Will they find something living deep within these caves? Listen to find out!

February 18, 2015

Kulap and Howard kick off the show with the exciting revelation that we are very close to bathing suit season. Then, the gang welcomes to the show NPR’s own Jesse Thorn, who inadvertently pushes Howard’s buttons pertaining to the harsh cement architecture of San Francisco, also, he describes what is needed for a quintessential movie theatre experience and why “zip zap zop” is imperative for sex. Lastly, Jesse fields questions from Chartists wherein he explains why Irish linen, is the only linen appropriate for pocket squares.

February 18, 2015

Kara Brown & Andrew talk about why white people continue to try to take credit for rap. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

February 17, 2015

Deanna & Emily talk to adventurous millennial, Jordan Firstman, about the gay social network app SCRUFF. They break down all of the animal kingdom phrases in the gay community from twink to twunk. Then, hilarious actor and writer Drew Droege stops by to ask Jordan about his stance on oil pulling. Bonus Alert! Chloe Sevigny makes a surprise appearance!

February 17, 2015

Tatti Ribeiro & Katie Kimmel, hosts of the Hello Giggles podcast All New Friends, join Jensen & Matty to talk about becoming fast friends in the Soho House, musical artists Jidenna & Roman GianArthur, YouTuber Lady Xeona, UK musical artist Zak Abel, Reba, painters Alex Bradley Cohen & Allison Zuckerman, a Troll Works dice tower, how we’re late on the Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard, skiing, Nick Jonas, The Rock, and many other things you should know about.

February 17, 2015

Get pumped! For the first time in 6 months, all 3 of your Professor Blastoff hosts are back together to catch up on love, work, touring, and exes. They read emails from from the backlog of Blastronaut contact and the Body Rap makes another appearance.

February 17, 2015

Hayes and Sean talk about their favorite moments from the Daily Show and speculate as to who Jon Stewart’s replacement will be. Then NICOLE BYER of MTV’s Girl Code drops in to sample Engineer Cody’s Homemade Water and answer some questions Girl Code-style.

February 17, 2015

Randy and Jason welcome to the show comedian and host of Wrestling With Depression Marty DeRosa, who helps explain that he is not former baseball pro Mark DeRosa and why Chicago is the safest place in America to leave your wallet in the open. Additionally, Marty describes the world of pro wrestling and why Vince McMahon’s obsession with big guys is ruining the sport. Then, Dan Van Kirk covers headlines that include: a beloved pet pig that eats marijuana, prison guards who fall for the age old of ruse of a potential orgy, and a dating app that’s designed specifically for stoners. Lastly, Tiger Woods calls in to brainstorm some get-rich-quick schemes that he is currently considering.

 

Los Angeles: Be in the audience for The Sklar Brothers’ pilot taping of Just Saying on Wednesday February 18th by going here: http://on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Just_Saying_with_The_Sklar_Brothers