Fantastic standup and The Dork Forest host Jackie Kashian brings the lady energy on today’s Sklarbro County! It’s a big week for Jackie as her new standup special “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” is out for digital download on this very day. Jackie tells us about why she’s never really dated, her chaotic family, and what super nerdy tattoo she would have gotten if she had the chance. Daniel Van Kirk also gets us into some of the crazy stories he brought which include a Florida woman who calls 911 for sex, a Chicago couple who refused to pay the fare for a cab they just had sex in, and a Ohio woman who legally changed her name from Sheila to Sexy. Later, Mark Wahlberg stops by to give us a recap of his Oscar night. Download Jackie’s new standup special over at www.allthingscomedy.com!

Catch The Sklar Brothers LIVE at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN on April 10th-12th, at the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin,TX on April 24th-26th, 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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Max Silvestri returns to chat about the wording of questions in standardized tests. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Get ready for some dating stories from the life of our good friend Jason Mantzoukas on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Just as we get into Jason’s love life, an entertainer by the name of Gil accompanied by his puppet Golly stop by the studio. But something is odd about Gil & Golly. Could there be more than meets the eye (or in this case ear)? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

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Have you ever wondered why UFO sightings aren’t really a thing anymore? It’s because cell phone cameras exist. On this week’s podcast, Jack O’Brien, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) and the ever effervescent Abe Epperson discuss aliens — why we’re pretty damn lucky we’ve never met any and how one offhand statement created the “flying saucer” as we know it. Throw on your headphones and click play above.

Special returning guest/comedian Max Silvestri joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about whether the Winter Olympics are racist. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Bry wanted to be a dad. And he thought the only way to be one was to quit doing the thing he loved most. So he did.

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Oscar season is upon us so Ronna and Beverly are coming to you from Hollywood for a special Oscar episode with experts Jace Lacob, Kate Aurthur, and Adam B. Vary of BuzzFeed! Who will win Best Actor in a Leading Role? Who will win Best Actress in a Leading Role? What will win Best Picture? They’ll use the expertise to give us their Oscar predictions and more!

Get familiar with tremendous actor Randall Park of Veep and the upcoming Seth Rogen/James Franco film The Interview on this week’s Sklarbro Country! Randall tells us how he was worried what his parents would think of him portraying Kim Jong Un on the big screen, why he decided to stop doing stand-up early on in his career, and wanting to be a professor at UCLA when he studied Asian American studies there. Later, Dennis “The Worm” Rodman stops by the calming shores along with his didgeridoo to meet face to face with Randall and teach us The 6 Degrees of Bill Wennington. The Worm can confirm that this is an episode that you won’t wanna miss!

Catch The Sklar Brothers LIVE at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN on April 10th-12th, at the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin,TX on April 24th-26th, 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!

Tune in to this week’s THICK GOOD episode of TWO CHARTED with your hosts, Howard and Kulap, and the demonically possessed professional, Ramhand. Easy Timmy! Howard takes us through his Wiek that was and tells us about taping a podcast, and grabbing a mic at the Meltdown taping. Kulap contemplates getting dreads and promotes her thoughts re: running shirtless: Don’t do it. PLUS, Howard gives us his best ‘Woman voiced-Jared Leto’ impression. Spoiler alert: It’s good. Will Cody ever learn to play music clips the way Howard likes? Listen to find out!

Our dear friend, comedian, producer, and writer – the talented/hilarious PETE KARINEN came back on and discusses his recent epic road trip, why he has two regrets that involve weddings, the exact moment  in college when he decided to stop being a meanie and why Garden State is sitting right next to Muriel’s Wedding in his book. He also creates a lot of phlegm in Elizabeth. A lot. Enjoy!

Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Alice Wetterlund finish the week off by discussing the description of Morgan Freeman’s character in The Lego Movie. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Monkeying around with Andrew Daly

Tune in for a special improv4humans with musical guest, Ben Lee, and the best improvisers in the universe Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, and Danielle Schneider. In this episode, pregnant with baby references, Ben Lee plays some great short songs that the improvisers use as inspiration for scenes. You’ll learn how to score points on a first date and the T.S.A. will teach you how to protect America.  Of course by the time you listen to this episode, it will probably be out of date, still tune in to hear Ben Lee talk about his song writing process, and Eugene Cordero’s single, “Welcome to the Booty Party”. 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!

Dave Itzkoff of The New York Times and author of the new book “Mad As Hell: The Making of Network and the Fateful Vision of the Angriest Man in Movies” joins Jake to talk about story of Howard Beale. The first known instance of a man who was killed because he had lousy ratings. It’s an in depth discussion on Paddy Chayefsky’s satirical film Network you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to check out all the videos from this episode are over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles! If you’re in Los Angeles, come join Jake as he presents a midnight 35mm screening of Ladies and Gentleman: The Fabulous Stains on Friday, April 4th at Cinefamily! Go to www.cinefamily.org for tickets.

On today’s episode, Andrew and Alice Wetterlund talk about the potentially racist anti-Keystone Pipeline advertisements. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

In Episode 3 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss America’s unique gift to the word aka “Jazz.” What exactly is Jazz? What is the definition of a Polyrhythm? Where does Jazz come from? Tune in as Michael & Michael get deep into the rich history of the ever beating heart of the American experience.

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

Continuing into the next series of tunnels, the sounds of very unsettling drums are heard by our heroes. What lies ahead for the gang? Will Sark bring up raves once again? Tune in to find out!

In anticipation of U2’s latest album release, Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) come together as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the music and impact of the band. In the inaugural episode they delve into the U2 eras from Boy to Under a Blood Red Sky. So put your headphones on and hear how Adam Scott Aukerman got into U2, a teenage Adam’s experience at the US Festival in 1983, and the premiere of their other podcast “I Love Films.”

Secrets are told, and sides are taken as Aparna “Parana” Nancherla sits down for this week’s Who Charted with Howard and Kulap! Howard and Aparna learn absolutely everything about each other, and the geography of East Asia, before getting down n’ dirty into the top 5 Billboard Hot R&B and Hip Hop songs.  Next, the three play a riveting game of Jaws is Better ending in a truce, but in agreement that Laura Dern is great. Before a round of sincere apologies are made, Aparna helps Howard and Kulap digest the top 5 Box Office Movies. Later, we hear why Aparna is ready to write some adult fan fiction about the bouncing ball in depressing commercials in Tweet Chart, and Howard get’s caught stealing in a chart exclusive!

Alice Wetterlund & Andrew figure out if a caller’s wife is racist for thinking it’s cool that they have a quarter Asian child. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Andy Daly (Comedy Central’s Review) joins Paul & Jason to discuss an adaptation of a book that was deemed unfilmable, the 2014 romantic fantasy Winter’s Tale.

Writer/Director/Actor/Comedian Michael Showalter shares all he can in an all too brief 2-hour window. He talks of the New York writer’s life, how after 20 years he’s finally be ready to sell just a piece of his soul to showbiz, and why men can be cat ladies too.

Have you ever wondered if you have synesthesia or if you are a super taster? Sensory science expert Corey Beilstein joins the Blastoff crew to test the gang with certain taste and smell experiments and teach us all a little about how the science of our senses works. This episode also includes a baby announcement and a great celebrity story!

Sean and Hayes start out the show talking about how the Oscars are a really exciting time in Tinseltown. They share some great tips for scoring a date to the big night with an A-list celebrity. Then, cool guy NICK THUNE joins the guys to discuss movies, his personal injuries, how it’s possible to do comedy and music at the same time, and jump into the popcorn gallery to discuss TV show failures and other fan questions.

Hilarious stand-up, new father, and Seattle Sports nut Nick Thune joins the County boys to share his thoughts on the Superbowl as a Seattle Seahawks fan. Nick also tells us about his journey back to stand up after breaking his arm in the documentary Disarmed, his preparation process for his Netflix special “Folk Hero” documented in the YouTube series Modern Comedian, and the time he worked as a car salesman & told his boss he had contracted HIV. Daniel Van Kirk then brings us some crazy stories that include a woman who cut off a tattoo of her cheating ex-boyfriend’s name with a scalpel, a teen who robbed a 7-Eleven with a chainsaw while wearing a flower pot on his head, and a Norwegian 10-year-old who took his toddler sister on a joy ride. Later, it gets Gumbly in the County as we check in with Bryant Gumbel in his Maybach via voicemail. Punch those waterfalls and enjoy your mid week snack!

Comedian/actor Alice Wetterlund & Andrew chat about whether Facebook is racist or not. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Parks and Recreation’s Jim O’Heir makes his way from Pawnee for his debut appearance on today’s Comedy Bing Bong! Jim takes us through the many masks he wears as an actor and explains how the audition he did for the role of Ron Swanson lead to the creation of his character Jerry Gergich. Then, Shelly Driftwood returns to share some Hollywood animal secrets and tell us about his new business venture located in Venice. YOLO!

The most important movies in history don’t always walk away with Academy Awards. In this podcast, you’ll hear Jack O’Brien explain what Teen Wolf can tell us about the history of race relations in America, Dan O’Brien point out that Last Action Hero was basically the 1990’s answer to Inception, and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) argue that The Matrix deserved to win Best Picture.

Don’t start arguing in the comments section before you throw on your headphones and click play above.

Comedian/actor Alice Wetterlund (MTV’s Girl Code) joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about The Jazz Singer, racist lists, and SNL. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.