Latest Episodes
January 17, 2014
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Jay Tan finish the week off by discussing a couple of the stereotypes that black superheroes have such as almost always having lighting powers. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
January 16, 2014
Recorded LIVE from the Downtown Independent Theater as part of the RIOT LA festival, it’s a b-b-b-onus episode of Big Bang Theory Comedy! IT’S BEEN quite a while since high school student Traci Rearden has been on the show as she catches up with Scott about their time at prom. Harris Wittels also stops by with a fresh batch of Foam Corner and a mysterious vigilante hero hailing from Cumberbatch County, Florida simply known as JW Stillwater appears who fills us in on his life as a crime fighter.
(Photos courtesy of Liezl Estipona)
January 16, 2014
Lauren Lapkus, Andy Daly, and Seth Morris join Matt Besser to find out what happens a prank phone call goes too far, become a boy band for a blimp captain, and explore why proposing on a ferris wheel could be the worst on this week’s improv4humans recorded LIVE from the RIOT LA festival. Plus, Eric the previously (un)paid intern stops by to defend himself against being unreliable when it comes to giving others a ride. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
January 16, 2014
John Moe is a long time public radio person and host of the terrific public radio variety show/podcast Wits. He joins Jake to discuss how Wits became the show that it is now was born, his early comedic & radio influences, and to do an appreciator’s commentary of the music video for The Rolling Stones’ Waiting On A Friend. As always, all the videos from this episode are over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles! People of San Francisco you can now get your tickets for a LIVE episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES with special guest CHRIS GETHARD on Friday, February 7th at Stage Werx as part of SF Sketchfest! Go to www.sfsketchfest.com for tickets.
January 16, 2014
On today’s episode, Andrew and Jay Tan talk about the Navajo code talkers of WWII. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
January 15, 2014
Sark, Damien, Mildred, Blackie, Bartho, and Sir Richard are back and on their way to Glinishmore!
January 15, 2014
Find out if Community’s Gillian Jacobs is a dark horse on today’s Who Charted! Friends, Pittsburgh, and Prince are all discussed during the Billboard Heat Seekers Songs chart along with the debut of an all new Music Chart theme! Then, we hear about Gillian’s experience watching The Wolf of Wall Street with her mom while counting down the Movie Chart. Finally, Gillian gives Howard some advice in his search for romance during the Tweet Chart!
January 15, 2014
Today Jay Tan and Andrew discuss the backlash against Paula Deen in comparison to the Duck Dynasty backlash. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
January 14, 2014
Break out your magic harmonica, because Dan Harmon joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the Michael Keaton classic, Jack Frost.
January 14, 2014
Tig, Kyle, and David are back to discuss haircuts, online dating, ghosts, and to bring us part TWO of the Best of Professor Blastoff 2013 where they recall the best moments as chosen by YOU!
January 14, 2014
Sean and Hayes play a scary game of Gmail Roulette, and educate their listeners with a Guide to Hosting SNL. Then Twitter celebrity and TV writer SHELBY FERO pops by to debate whether she should give back Sean’s Twitter followers and trade observations with Sean and Hayes on being extremely young in show business. Finally, everyone makes some prank phone calls to some of Hollywood’s hottest young stars.
January 14, 2014
Boys will be boys as Nick Kroll of the Kroll Show drops by today’s Sklarbro County! Nick chats about exploring the universe of some of the many characters on the new season of Kroll Show, why the sketch Cake Train was the most difficult thing to shoot, and the real voice of his character Nash Ricky the Halftime Entertainer. Daniel Van Kirk is also here to bring us insane stories which include Cormac McCarthy’s ex-wife being arrested after pulling a gun from her vagina after a dispute over space aliens, an Oregon couple busted on drug charges after tipping their waitress in meth, and an Iowa man who was arrested after a fight with his brother over PB&J sandwiches. Plus, Randy Moss’ dog makes a special appearance to answer some food related questions. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Sklar Bros one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI.
January 14, 2014
In this episode, join Kevin as he chats with acclaimed film editor, Mark Sanger (Gravity). Mark discusses some of his favorite well-edited moments from classic films, working alongside a doodling Tim Burton, and how to create a movie villain from the vastness of outer space.
January 14, 2014
Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, and Joe Wengert are back this week to check in with Thomas the intern and ask why his Macbook track pad looks like a tree is growing out of it. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
January 14, 2014
Matchmaker/fight promoter Jay Tan & Andrew discuss if it’s racist for an actor to play a different nationality than their own. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
January 13, 2014
Stars of the Kroll Show, Nick Kroll & Jenny Slate are on this week’s Big Bang Theory Comedy to chat about the upcoming season of Kroll Show, how they met doing stand-up shows in New York, and their thoughts on public restrooms. Later, Liz and Pretty Liz of PubLIZity drop by to be totally honest about Pretty Liz’s new baby, pet names, and the current movie they are pitching. Honestly, it’s an amazing episode you don’t want to miss!
January 13, 2014
Ever wonder why some movies and musicians hold up ten or twenty years later, while others Kevin-Costner away into obscurity? On this podcast, the Cracked gang explains why ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ is a timeless classic, but ‘Dances with Wolves’ physically hurts to watch. Jack O’Brien, Michael Swaim and Adam Ganser go head-to-head with the films and pop songs they loved as kids. No one’s childhood will emerge unscathed.
January 13, 2014
Matchmaker and fight promoter Jay Tan joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about the world of combat sports. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
January 10, 2014
Tremendous actor, improviser, and comedian Brett Gelman finally makes his way to the calming shores of Sklarbro Country! Brett shares some incredible stories which include the one time he went trick-or-treating at Michael Jordan’s house, his experience on NBC’s Go On, and how his one man musical One Thousand Cats made its way onto HBO as part of Funny or Die Presents. We then hear how Brett deals with haters on Twitter during Quick Hits. Plus, we find out if Steven Seagal is going to be running for governor of Arizona. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Sklar Bros one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI.
January 10, 2014
It’s our first episode sans Psychic Andy and luckily the guest made it totally fun… He also brought treats! First class all the way (aside from all the squirrel blow jobs) improvisor, actor, and Harmontown Vice President, JEFF BRYAN DAVIS came on and discussed growing up Broadway, being a thieving (while praying) teen, and how his Mom was able to charm her way into anything, including 8th row center. Enjoy!
January 10, 2014
A new looking Howard joins Kulap & East coast traveler Stard on this week’s TWO CHARTED! We hear about Howard’s adventures in cooking, Kulap’s Top 5 Tart Chewy & Fruity Candy, and why Starburst is a fuck fuel. Plus, Howard & Kulap got some GIFTS y’all!
January 10, 2014
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest David A. Grant finish the week off by discussing Southern rap, misogyny in rap, and if rap gets a worse rap than rock music. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
January 9, 2014
Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, and Joe Wengert can’t help but take a life ending leap, explore a rich teenager’s terrible crimes, and witness curling magic on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Plus, the vigilante of good taste, Doug Levison returns to discuss Daniel the Miracle Beagle in another edition of Case Closed. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com! Humans of Los Angeles, there will be a LIVE improv4humans on Friday, January 10th as part of the RIOT LA festival. Go to www.riotla.com for tickets.
January 9, 2014
Damien Fahey, Megan Koester, and Brock Wilbur join Jake LIVE from UCB-LA to look at some real dimwits. They’ll chat about some classic catchphrases, check out some guys hanging out in trees, and watch the worst video on the internet. As always, all the videos from this episode are over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles! People of San Francisco you can now get your tickets for a LIVE episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES on Friday, February 7th at Stage Werx as part of SF Sketchfest! Go to www.sfsketchfest.com for tickets.
January 9, 2014
Andrew and David A. Grant discuss if Anglocentrism is racist. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
January 9, 2014
Never Not Funny is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Jimmy Pardo and produced by Matt Belknap. On this episode, Scott Aukerman joins in on the fun.
January 8, 2014
Lets Bing in the new year with Jonah Ray of the Nerdist and Jonah Raydio! We discuss the polar vortex, the rivalry of Laos, and cool looking dudes while counting down Billboard’s K-POP Top 100 Chart. Then, Jonah shares some sweet Hollywood goss during the Movie Chart and tells us what the best part of being married is as he answers your Twitter Qs!
January 8, 2014
Today David A. Grant and Andrew discuss meeting people on the bus, black people being white nerds, and prank questions. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
January 7, 2014
Happy 2014! Be a better person in the new year by watching a great movie with a magical harmonica, a talking snowman, and a dead father starring Michael Keaton in 1998’s Jack Frost. Paul gives the first ever boot to someone as he goes through some Corrections & Omissions for last week’s movie Deck the Halls, explains why that guy in the song “Wipeout” is laughing, and tells us what our new year’s resolutions should be as he answers your Qs. Make sure to go see June in Anchorman 2 and Paul on Comedy Central’s @midnight!
January 7, 2014
Happy New Year Blastronauts! After Tig, Kyle, and David share stories from their holidays, they bring us part one of the best of Professor Blastoff 2013 as chosen by YOU. Did the origin of night guy or Tig’s impression of a 4 year old packing a little suitcase make it on the episode? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Don’t forget to keep submitting your favorite moments from the podcast for part 2 over at earwolf.polldaddy.com/s/professor-blastoff-s-best-2013-moments.