Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on travel reimbursements for study groups to Topic Con to the first ever Topics podcast birth. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com!

Adam Scott Aukerman slow it down once again this week as they are joined by Never Not Funny’s Jimmy Pardo to discuss his personal legacy with U2. They’ll talk about when Jimmy first heard of the band, watching them perform at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago of 1984, and his thoughts on U2’s discography. Plus, they chat about the Eagles documentary, the possibility of Jimmy starting a Chicago podcast, and the time Todd Rundgren made a weird proclamation to a concert audience.

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In Episode 14 of Season 3, Michael and Michael organically find their way to discuss the topic of the near East & the far East. What is the story behind Pier 1 imports? Who is Bill Johnman? What are some of the many imported goods we take for granted in the West? Tune in as Michael and Michael talk about the rich history of both the near & far East.

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

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We follow grave digger Dag Darkomen (Brian Posehn), illusionist extraordinaire Houg Denning (Ken Daly), and elusive thief Lyra (Sarah Guzzardo) as they battle a couple of drunks during an open mic in a tavern headed by Lid (Blaine Capatch) on this week’s Nerd Poker! Plus, Gerry Duggan returns to roll up a new character!

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Marcus Jones & Andrew talk about artisanal Southern food restaurants. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Tig, Kyle, and Dave start the show by talking about massages and show tunes. Then, Tig’s brother Renaud Notaro from the Sports Think Tank joins the crew to discuss Michael Sam, the media, jersey sales, the Tim Tebow effect, and the effects of sexual orientation and race on the careers of professional athletes. Bonus: a couple of improvised show tunes from the gang!

Join guest host Dana Gould as he chats with Kelly Carlin (The Green Room with Paul Provenza) about all you ever wanted to know about comedy writing. Kelly discusses the importance of “list humor,” growing up surrounded by the business of show, and how she thought her dad was shrunk into her television set.

Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock, and Joel Spence haunt Matt Besser as a couple of high ghosts on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

Sean and Hayes start off the show by talking about social media, specifically what you should put as your occupation on Facebook and your bio on Twitter. Then, close friend B.J. NOVAK stops by to talk to the guys about pranking Usher, Punk’d, Celebrity Net Worth, and he pops into the Popcorn Gallery to discuss The Americans, #longhairdontcare, and John Candy. Also, tune in for The Amazing Spiderman and the Case of the Music Box Hostage Crisis!

Incredibly hilarious stand up Hasan Minhaj bears his soul with a story about meeting his longtime hero Michael Jordan on today’s Sklarbro County! Hasan also talks about how his parents are proud ashamed about his stand up career, R. Kelly in concert, and his upcoming documentary called Stand Up Planet. As always, Daniel Van Kirk brings in some crazy stories including a Washington man enlists kids to steal purses from a Chuck E. Cheese’s, a Florida man who demands the right to marry his porn-filled Apple computer, and Salt Lake City police breaking up a couple who were performing sex acts on a church lawn. Plus, NFL analyst Doug Buffone gives us the breakdown on how the Bears during the 2014 NFL draft. Check out the premiere of Hasan’s documentary Stand Up Planet on Wednesday, May 14th on PIVOT, Link TV, & KCET. Go to www.standupplanet.org for more info!

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

Catch The Sklar Brothers LIVE at the Up Comedy Club in Chicago, IL on May 29th-31st and at the West Palm Beach Improv in West Palm Beach, FL on June 27th-28th. For tickets go to www.supersklars.com!

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Marcus Jones joins Andrew Ti for the 400th episode of Yo, Is This Racist? Today they talk about Will Smith’s now internet famous phrase from Independence Day. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Comedian, writer, and director Marcus Jones joins Andrew Ti all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about our whole racist ass history. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

The man, the myth, the music maker Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Comedy Bing Bong only to encounter a 90-year-old gentleman complete with a full white beard by the name of Fourvel. Could this old chap be the same stabby lil’ orphan boy from the past? Tune in to find out!

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A toddler starts talking, then moves to a new country where she doesn’t know the language. And suddenly the only word she will say anymore is “Mommy.”

The super hilarious Bobby Lee of MADtv fame finally makes his way to the calming shores to share stories from all over the world! Bobby tells us about the time Andrew Dice Clay flew him to Vegas early in his stand up career only to not talk to him afterward for 4 years, how Deepak Chopra changed his life, his thoughts on his 8 years on MADtv, and his brothel misadventures in Thailand. Plus, our resident Fantasy-ologist Jesse Thorn takes us through some fantasy Charcuterie leagues! Make sure to head on over to Netflix to stream The Sklar Brothers’ one hour special “What Are We Talking About” right this very minute and don’t forget to cop the album available on iTunes today!

Catch The Sklar Brothers LIVE at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco, CA on May 9th-10th, at the Up Comedy Club in Chicago, IL on May 29th-31st, and at the West Palm Beach Improv in West Palm Beach, FL on June 27th-28th. For tickets go to www.supersklars.com!

Wait no longer because Ronna & Beverly bring you the long awaited advice show! Join them as they answer your questions regarding dogs, wedding gifts, online dating, and much more. Let these gals change your life with their combined wisdom!

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It’s our first podcast back out of the baby haze and we’ve got a great guest! The talented and hilarious EUGENE CORDERO came on and discussed his recent Eastern European travels, his theory on getting stopped at every airport security check machine, what it’s like eating at a cafe teeming with cats, and why Hawaii is calling his name. Enjoy!

Andrew Ti and special guest Gabe Delahaye finish the week off by discussing the topic of coffee the color of Eva Mendes. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

You asked for it and now you’ve got it! Ben Schwartz aka Benny Schwaz of House of Pies is here for a SOLO BOLO episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! What can you expect from a Solo Bolo? Tons of singing, classic impressions, and real talk between bros. So listen to this in the morning or listen to this at night because any time of day for Solo Bolo is alright!

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Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock, and Joel Spence join Matt Besser for a cumpletely hilarious episode of improv4humans.  Tune in to hear these four humans talk about the nature of outsourcing art, why you should never dye your hair platinum blonde, and the need for separate baby flights. Plus, we’ll hear how a divorced football coach handles his plays and where to draw the line with biggoted owners. Ten thousandnaires, send in your millions! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

Kevin Dorff is an alumnus of Second City in Chicago, has written for Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and is one of the most talented improvisers in the world. Kevin joins his old buddy Jake today to talk all about comedy in Chicago from Pinata Full of Bees to Steve Dahl to The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show. Check out all the videos from today’s episode over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles!

Public radio producer Alex Blumberg enters The Wolf Den to discuss the entrepreneurial future of audio journalism. Alex is a long-standing producer for This American Life and the co-founder of the NPR podcast and radio program Planet Money. He tells Jeff about the lessons learned in the Planet Money Kickstarter to make a t-shirt so that they could document its production and distribution across the global supply chain. Alex reveals how this opened a door for him, and that he’s building a new independent project to create and support innovative narrative journalism.

Don’t miss the bonus video (http://blog.themidroll.com/twd-57-bonus-video/) where Alex lets us in on what he thinks is the most exciting thing happening in podcasting today.

On today’s episode, Andrew and Gabe Delahaye discuss whether it’s racist to call people from South America “white” if they look white. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Uno, dos, tres, catorce! Adam Scott Aukerman discuss U2′s eleventh studio album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb for the entirety of today’s episode. They’ll share their different opinions on the album, talk about the U2 iPod commercial, go through the album song by song, and touch on the Vertigo Tour. Plus, they recall their time meeting the President of the United States and play a little memento for the podcast recorded from inside the White House.

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It’s time to unwind, get free, and listen to this week’s Who Charted? with your host Kulap Vilaysack, and Wintah lover and cohost for the whole month while Howard is away, Armen Weitzman! This week Paul Rust, comedian and thunderous bass player of Don’t Stop or We’ll Die, sits down with Kuku and Nargo to talk top 5 movies with presidents in them, why humans need to do the right thing, and firm and factual plot points for the new Spiderman franchise. It’s Paul’s day so tune in to hear his thoughts re: sandwiches, the new Don’t Stop or We’ll Die album, and some new Chart themed No No’s! Can you say: This episode is filled with humor comments and you should listen to it?

In Episode 13 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest/friend of the podcast Steve Agee talk about the glorious and loving topic of friendship. How does everyone define friendship? Does their always need to be attraction involved? Does making a pen pal with a prisoner count as having a friendship? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Steve share what it takes to create and sustain a friendship.

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

Today’s episode also features original music by Pearl & The Beard.

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Join the Nerd Poker gang as they bid Sark farewell as their DM, welcome Blaine “Blackie Green” Capatch as their new DM, and roll new characters for their new D&D adventure!

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The people’s Gabe Delahaye & Andrew talk about whether Transethnicity is really a thing or not. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.