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.

Man, oh man. Ernest P. Worrell finally gets the HDTGM treatment in the 1990 classic Ernest Goes to Jail. As always, Paul goes through your Corrections & Omissions and this time it’s for the sexy Bruce Willis flick Color of Night.

Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian Jordan Peele (Key and Peele) as they discuss his start in sketch comedy lead to a critically acclaimed show on Comedy Central. Jordan chats about the art of being a chameleon, coming to the realization he and Key play a lot of drug dealers, and that Oprah is the oracle from the Matrix.

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Tig, Kyle, and David start the show off by discussing Easter and its weird by-products, bunnies, and traditions. Then, David Kennedy from the Rand Corporation joins them to discuss social groups, what makes someone interesting, comedian networking, social IQs, and friendship. If you’re still not convinced, you’ll hear a brand-new female version of the Scuttleback song, and more topics like Twitter, homeless people, and #diarrhea!

Hayes and Sean weigh in on the Donald Sterling controversy with insights into their own relationship with him, privacy, and Shakespeare. Then, friend DAVE THOMAS comes by to reminisce with the boys on the old days, Bob Hope, SCTV,  and the Chateau Marmont. Then, the Popcorn Gallery is back and they go into such fun topics as wearing condoms,  bear safety, spooky skellingtons, Cheech, and more!

Returning County champ Wayne Federman is back to give it up for fast food and so much more on today’s Sklarbro County! Wayne tells us about completing a NY marathon, why he refers to himself as a sampler of drugs, and breaks down what we can expect from his upcoming 3-CD stand-up compilation entitled “The Chronicles of Federman.” Our own Daniel Van Kirk brings in some crazy stories which include a Mandan man who lit himself on fire, ran through a car wash, and stole a car during a drug trip, a Florida man who was caught driving while masturbating, and a trio of Oregon women who were arrested for twerking outside city hall in Beaverton. Plus, we hear a special voicemail from our buddy Steven Seagal in regards to Cinco de Mayo. 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!

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Gabe Delahaye & Andrew talk about a caller’s question about the narrative of white privilege. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Uh oh! It looks like actor extraordinaire Marc Evan Jackson from The Thrilling Adventure Hour has his second visit to Comedy Bang! Bang! cut short as a portal appears in the Earwolf studio and has transported some of the characters from The Thrilling Adventure into the real world. How will Scott & Marc deal with these multidimensional beings? Tune in to find out!

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With all respect to Chuck Norris, has he ever carved his way out of an ice cave with an ice pick made of his own poop? Did Clint Eastwood ever kill a deer from 600 yards away … with a pistol? Can Liam Neeson be credited with having saved A BILLION LIVES?

The answer to all of these is undoubtedly no. But we know dudes (and ladies!) who have.

Co-hosts Jack O’Brien and Michael Swaim are joined by columnists Soren Bowie and Robert Evans to take a trip through history discussing the badasses that we never hear about — from the primordial badasses who we’re all genetically related to to a 20th century explorer who amputated his own foot with a hammer.

Throw on your headphones and click play above. We promise to give you stories that’ll put Chuck Norris to shame.

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Returning champion Gabe Delahaye joins Andrew Ti all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about women not working with Middle Eastern clients and Donald Sterling. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Andy’s absent today but fret not, this episode with hilarious stand up comedians and co-hosts of UCB’s Put Your Hands Together as well as the awesome Max fun podcast Wham Bam Pow, CAMERON ESPOSITO AND RHEA BUTCHER are here to save the day! They came on and discussed the very sweet story of how they two met, what it’s like working and living and being together, why Cameron’s crazy huge ligaments solidified their relationship, and how things work when one gal is pro hair and the other isn’t. Enjoy!

The Kulap Chart is about to restart! Tune in to this week’s Two Charted for a reunion of the ages; Howard, Kulap, and Stard are together again! On this week’s episode we get a little insight as to how Howard sleeps, how he envisions the future, and what we should be expecting for the Summah rally. PLUS, Kulap spills about her trip to Laos, meeting her birth father, her current crazy living situation, and the state of her sweater puppies. Howard will be gone all next month so this is your chance to hear the duo together again for a while. Don’t miss it! Also, please don’t steal Howard’s Goo Cruise idea.

Andrew Ti and special guests from The Asian Student Union finish the week off by discussing if it’s racist to correct other people’s incorrect grammar. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Shifting gears with Adam Ferrara.

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Zach Woods, Casey Feigh and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser on this week’s improv4humans. Listen to this episode to hear the story of how Matt Besser entered college as an athlete and left as a weed smoker, how Casey Feigh lost his virginity, how to handle your invisible dick, and what to do if betrayed by a beautiful and deceitful woman. Remember, everyone is a liar!

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!

Don’t forget to check out the LA indie improv festival on May 24th at www.LAIIF.com

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On today’s episode, Andrew and The Asian Student Union talk about what it’s like to be Asian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

This week Adam Scott Aukerman are back from their break of slowing things down to talk U2 as they delve into U2’s tenth studio album All That You Can’t Leave Behind. They’ll discuss how U2 went back to basics while recording this album, their first impressions of the single “Beautiful Day,” U2’s moving performance on SNL, the Elevation Tour, and their thoughts on each of the tracks. Plus, they’ll talk about the amazing fan fart they’ve received.

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Ku-Ku Vilaysack is back along with Whooch all-star Harris “Small Mouth” Wittels on this week’s WHO CHARTED! We’ll hear about the time Harris had an eyebrow piercing, the exclusive update on the future of Don’t Stop or We’ll Die, and how he spent his 30th birthday at Coachella while counting down the Top 5 Billboard Hot Rock Songs. During the Movie chart, Harris drops some wisdom as he explains what a Devil’s 3-way is, why he walked out of a Britney Spears show, and goes head to head with Howard during a round of Jaws is Better. Finally, Harris gets into why there are currently only 7 funny movies and why comedies don’t age well. It’s an episode filled with very important PSAs from the Wittler that you won’t want to miss!

Get prepared for summah by going to Howard Kremer’s Summah Summit on Saturday, May 3rd at 9pm at the Nerdmelt Showroom inside Meltdown Comics in Hollywood! Click here for tickets.

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In Episode 12 of Season 3, Michael, Michael, and special guest singer-songwriter Liz Phair talk about the very musical topic of music. What is music? Is a breast like a kazoo? What’s the difference between classical music and the Liz’s song “H.W.C.”? What would have happened if Paul McCartney and John Lennon never met? Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Liz get deep into the process of creating and enjoying music.

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

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The gang has made their way to the center of the town of Glinishmore but something isn’t right. A space ship has landed in the middle of town and a crystal attached to it is taking the souls of the town folk. Could this be the final battle against the Old Man? Tune in to find out!

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The Asian Student Union & Andrew discuss director Oliver Stone boldly pointing and exclaiming “Vietnam” to a lecture attendee as a statement with no follow up. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian Dom Irrera (Bob’s Burgers) to discuss his career beginning with recalling the first joke he ever wrote. Dom chats about portraying an Italian Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof, his awards being the only items to fly off the shelves during a recent earthquake, and being corrected by Bea Arthur at craft service.

Kyle, Tig, and Dave talk about the difference between good and bad surprises, and Tig regales the others with the ultimate poop story. Then, animator from Cosmos Sara Pocock climbs in the hatch to talk to the Professor Blastoff gang about different animation processes, changing technologies, her Earwolf animations, and unique types of animation. Tune in for some great Bill Cosby impressions, mother meditation, and more!

Sean and Hayes explain why Sean’s voice sounds different this week, then are inspired by the great Beatles to take you through “A Day In the Life” of Alexander Payne. Then LITTLE ESTHER joins the boys for a discussion of who’s pretending to be gay, being scared of the Internet, American Girl dolls, and the difference between offer-only and a holding deal.​