Talented actor and Michigan graduate, Matt Letscher stops by the calming shores to talk about his new movie that the Sklars are in,  ‘Teacher of the Year’, getting into your High School’s Hall of Fame, being a serious and working actor, wearing those mile long crotch pants from HER, on this week’s Sklarbro Country. Plus, the Sklars get ready to throw out the first pitch in St. Louis, the crew explain Gym Teachers, and Dick Vitale calls in to dish on Wes Welker.  There are nuggets of immense wisdom in here, listen up!

She’s the charming and adorable (& confident and 100%%%) Correctional Officer from of one of our favorite shows, Orange Is The New Black, the hilarious LAUREN LAPKUS is back to talk to us about what she had (got?) to do to obtain her cat for free, she shares her perfect skin regimen, and then tells us how Oprah feels in her dreams. Also Psychic Andy does a reading for her which will come to light in June of ’15. Enjoy!

On this week’s Two Charted, Kulap counts down her ‘Thank You’s for everyone who helped her with her Indie GoGo project (Donate Now! It’s your last day!) before jetting out early to be a big time movie actress, Gian Carlo tries to drop off a special package, and Howard and Brett give the listeners a little bonus material. Tune in to hear Howard’s pick for the first female president, discussion on the two opposite ends of the spectrum (Dental Work & Hawaii), Howard’s run down of the incredible Oddball Fest, and details about Brett and Howard’s future music making plans. Plus, they got some GIFTS! Now, let’s go get some lunch.

Be sure to check out the new trailer for Kulap’s documentary, Origin Story at http://www.originstorydoc.com/, and support the project by going to it’s Indiegogo fundraising page ASAP: igg.me/at/originstorydoc. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook and #FF @originstorydoc!

Plus, pick up ‘Summah This, Summah That’ at http://howardkremer.bandcamp.com/album/summah-this-summah-that and head to http://teespring.com/gucruiseshirt to pick up your very own Gu Cruise T-shirt.

Andrew Ti and special guest Baron Vaughn finish the week off by discussing the #IfTheyGunnedMeDown movement, which begged the question, “if you died, which picture would the media use?” As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star & The State alumni Joe Lo Truglio is back on a bonus Comedy Bean Bag! Scott & Joe bro out over giraffes, role models, and Denny’s. Joe then shares the spotlight as he and Scott help housewife Saman Thughgh with her plan to land a reality TV show by doing a little roleplaying. Finally, a romance between Joe & Samam unravels itself during a game of Would You Rather!

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Tattooing you with Joe DeRosa.

Tim Meadows, Brian Huskey, Mary Sasson, and Anthony Gioe explore the high-pitched voice theory of Neanderthals on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow the spoiled rich Marissa Marriott as she enters the Land of Oz, check into a chaotic fancy hotel, and do whatever it takes to keep a Gym member to renew their membership. Plus, everyone discusses a Fremont sex-ed textbook with topics on bondage for 9th graders in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com! LA Humons: improv4humans will be LIVE at the LA Podfest on September 28th at 2pm with Ian Roberts, Horatio Sanz, and more special guests. Go to www.lapodfest.com for tickets!

Adam’s guest on this episode is James Altucher, a successful entrepreneur, investor, board member, bestselling author, and blogger. He also recently became a podcaster, hosting the popular twice-a-week James Altucher Show and the daily Ask Altucher. They have a spirited conversation about why it’s important to “choose yourself,” which is the title and topic of James’ recent book. James relates this credo to podcasting, which lets producers sidestep the traditional media gatekeepers to reach audiences directly. He also considers the value of podcast advertising, and how sponsors help validate a show. Finally they talk about why James—as an investor and a host/producer—is bullish on podcasting, and how he is improving his craft.

On today’s episode, Andrew and Baron Vaughn talk about whether pulling a funny gag with a dashiki is racist or not. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

King of Buzzfeed, Louis Peitzman, joins your Summah Sultan Howard, and your Summah Siren Kulap  for the last Who Charted of Summah of the Summah season. On this week’s heat wave induced episode Louis spills the secrets of Buzzfeed and gives Howard and Kulap a basic rundown of his medical issues. Plus, Howard and Louis bond over Bernadette Peters,  British mums and daughters, and unlikely animal friendships, we get an update on Harry Connick Jr.’s work out regiment, Louis’ calves, and Australia.

Be sure to check out the new trailer for Kulap’s documentary, Origin Story at http://www.originstorydoc.com/, and support the project by going to it’s Indiegogo fundraising page: igg.me/at/originstorydoc. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook and #FF @originstorydoc!

Plus, pick up ‘Summah This, Summah That’ at http://howardkremer.bandcamp.com/album/summah-this-summah-that and head to http://teespring.com/gucruiseshirt to pick up your very own Gu Cruise T-shirt.

Don’t miss Howard’s glowing endorsement of Origin Story, available on YouTube. http://youtu.be/ZfODbxdgXSs

After a quick Guich Koock refresher, special guest Dan Telfer returns to join the gang as they continue to evade the colossal ants. They finally gain momentum and move forward until they hit giant staircases. Being cornered by the golden horse ants, will they  climb the steps? And what might they find on the other side?

Baron Vaughn & Andrew answer the question, “Is the Broadway cast of Aladdin racist?” Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Prepare your mind to be exploded as we take a look at the 2001 American romantic musical drama film starring R&B singer/songwriter Mariah Carey known as Glitter.

Kyle talks about his gluten-free life and the gang discusses gender reassignment surgery. Then, Mark Kretzmann, post-doctoral scholar from UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is in the hatch to talk about autism, socialization, intervention tools, diagnostic procedures, aspergers, and much more!

Sean and Hayes talk video games and reveal their gamer tags. Then, the world’s only sketch comedy duo BRITANICK is in the studio to talk about their computer closet, the secrets behind being a good wingman, dragons, and how to sit on a barstool. Then, the Popcorn Gallery is back to ask about getting half the doughsef, kissing each other, and juggling priorities.

Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Craig Cackowski (Drunk History, The Thrilling Adventure Hour) as they discuss his transition from drama to comedy. Craig chats about the lectures he received from Del Close on the hey day of improv comedy, his first and only album, Dance Music for Italian Rabbis, and that simply having fun is most of the battle.

Who Charted’s own Kulap Vilaysack joins the County boys to tell us all about her documentary Origin Story on this week’s Sklarbro County! Kulap takes us behind the scenes as she talks about how she found out that the father who raised her wasn’t her biological father, the moment she decided to travel to Laos to meet her real father, and documenting the her journey. Daniel Van Kirk is with us always to bring us crazy stories which include a Florida suspect who was busted because of some kittens & the announcement of the Olive Garden “Never Ending Pasta Pass.” Plus, Doug Buffone joins us in the studio to talk about the Bears victory & his documentary about George “Papa Bear” Halas.

Be sure to check out the new trailer for Kulap’s documentary, Origin Story at http://www.originstorydoc.com/, and support the project by going to its Indiegogo fundraising page: igg.me/at/originstorydoc.

Make sure to stream The Sklar Brothers’ one hour special “What Are We Talking About” right this very minute on Netflix, and don’t forget to buy the Sklars’ album available on iTunes today!

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Baron Vaughn & Andrew talk about Nicki Minaj haters, all white women twerking classes, and Iggy Azalea. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

WARNING: Kevin Allison of the groundbreaking sketch comedy troupe The State & the RISK! podcast joins the first timer club on today’s Comedy Bing Bong! Kevin lets us know the deets surrounding the upcoming The State reunion at Festival Supreme, the origin of his RISK! podcast, and how he became a faculty member at a Kink camp. Also joining us for the first time is entrepreneur Bridgette Murphy who tells us all about her Irish gift shop “Bridgette’s Irish Gifts” & a special gift that Scott received known as HP-DP-69B aka the Hewlett-Packard Sex Robot. Plus, they all become familiar with Riddle Me This!

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You’re on the 1970s game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” and you get to pick between 3 doors: behind one is a new car, and behind the other two are gag prizes. After choosing your door, the host shows you one of the doors the car is NOT behind and asks if you’d like to change your pick to the only other remaining door. What do you do?

Common sense would prove that the host removing a door from contention has no effect. You had a 33% chance of winning a car and now you have a 50% chance. But what if we told you, by switching your decision, your chances of winning a car would go up to 66%? You would tell us to take high school statistics over again, but you’d be wrong.

Today on the podcast Jack O’Brien, Dan O’Brien, and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) discuss some of the more deceiving statistics in our world that prove that common sense is worthless and our brains are horrible at math.

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Baron Vaughn returns to join Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about people associating du-rags solely with thugs. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

A baby gets two holes in his heart and a Mormon stranger comes to the rescue, believing she is doing something illegal.

The incredibly talented actress/comedian Sarah Burns joins Ronna & Beverly for a fascinating chat all about her life. They’ll talk about everything from her training at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, performing at both UCB NY & LA, her experience as a regular on HBO’s Enlightened, and her tremendous love of both her husband & cooking. Plus, Ronna shares a story about the time she met Joan Rivers as the ladies take some time to remember her.

He’s a talented musical improvisor and actor who does not send dick pics because he’s not haphazard – TONY RODRIGUEZ (aka T-Rod) is in the house to discuss dating in LA, what it was like having the person you are playing onstage being there in the audience, and how he handles it when someone cuts in line in front of him. Enjoy!

Gundum right it’s time for a new Two Charted with your hosts Kulap ‘Cinnamon on a Sundae’ Vilaysack  and Howard ‘Summah Man’ Kremer. Tune in to hear your favorite chart keepers explain Stolen Summah and advocate for the Minus 9 Movement. Plus, Kulap talks about making the podcast and radio rounds, trying to meet her goal for her Indie Go-Go campaign, and Howard finally cleans house. Congrats to Cody for being an adult!

Be sure to check out the new trailer for Kulap’s documentary, Origin Story at http://www.originstorydoc.com/, and support the project by going to it’s Indiegogo fundraising page: igg.me/at/originstorydoc. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook and #FF @originstorydoc!

Plus, pick up ‘Summah This, Summah That’ at http://howardkremer.bandcamp.com/album/summah-this-summah-that and head to http://teespring.com/gucruiseshirt to pick up your very own Gu Cruise T-shirt.

Chris Sullivan from Cinemax’s ‘The Knick’ pays a visit to the calming shores of Sklarbro Country for the very first time! Tune in to hear the guys talk about the unorthodox creation of the show, how television is being revolutionized by drama series, and how Sully learned his Irish accent.  Plus, Bryant Gumbel calls in, the Sklars give their take on the NFL/Ray Rice debacle, and the crew get into some medicinally inspired Quick Hits.

That’s right, it’s been awhile but Adam Scott Aukerman are back by popular demand to dive into U2’s thirteenth studio album Songs of Innocence. They’ll talk about the U2’s live performance at the live Apple event, U2 releasing their new album right into everyone’s iTunes library for free, and their current thoughts on every single track on this album. Plus, they share their Top 10 R.E.M. songs as they read some fantastic fan mail, we check in where Adam is with Harry Potter, and the critically acclaimed podcast “I Love Films” returns. Oh yeah, the guys finally get some T-SHIRTS!

Burning down the house with Ben Gleib.

The great Joey Cape of the seminal punk rock band Lagwagon joins Seth Morris, Joel Spence, and Eugene Cordero for a musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Accompanied by his experimental band (Chris Cresswell on guitar/vocals, Brian Wahlstrom on piano, and Serina Chang on the cello), Joey plays some songs which serve as inspiration for improvised scenes about a group of friends giving one of their buddies an end a friendship agreement, a musician who explicitly titles & writes songs with the name of a person they really know, a band that rocks the boat wherever they go, and much more! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and check out the info for the One Week Records Tour over at http://www.oneweekrecords.com/!

Flight simulator enthusiast & Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch learns all about Stolen Summah on this week’s WHO CHARTED! Thomas shares his thoughts on Pop songs, what he’s worked on as an amateur furnitureman, and we’re introduced to Baby Metal as we count down the TOP 5 BILLBOARD UK SINGLES MUSIC CHART. We also   get deep with Thomas’ love for flight sims during the MOVIE CHART. Later, Thomas explains the proper way to eat a grilled cheese while answering Chartist Qs in the TWEET CHART!

Be sure to check out the new trailer for Kulap’s documentary, Origin Story at http://www.originstorydoc.com/, and support the project by going to it’s Indiegogo fundraising page: igg.me/at/originstorydoc. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook and #FF @originstorydoc!

Plus, pick up ‘Summah This, Summah That’ at http://howardkremer.bandcamp.com/album/summah-this-summah-that and head to http://teespring.com/gucruiseshirt to pick up your very own Gu Cruise T-shirt.

Don’t miss Howard’s glowing endorsement of Origin Story, available on YouTube. http://youtu.be/ZfODbxdgXSs