Latest Episodes
December 25, 2013
Today Sara Schaefer and Andrew talk about the racist portrayal of the zebra from My Little Pony. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
December 25, 2013
In the tenth and final episode of season two, Michael and Michael discuss “Regret.”
“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.
December 24, 2013
What can you expect from next week’s Christmas movie? Expect Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito competing for the best holiday decorations that can be seen from space. Paul goes through some Corrections & Omissions for last week’s movie Crossroads, salutes all the people who have been traveling for the holidays by reading your tales of woe, and shares his dream cast for a buddy cop film all from a crawl space at his parent’s house. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 24, 2013
Tig the season to join the Blastronaut crew for a LIVE episode from San Diego! They welcome Pinback’s own Rob Crow to chat about all things inspiration. There will even be a special impromptu song inspired by the audience. And some of your favorite Blastoff characters will make an appearance. Happy accidents!
December 24, 2013
The personification of magic is here. Good friend, hilarious comedian, and talented magician Derek Hughes joins the County boys to talk about how David Blaine changed the public perception of magic by bringing it back to the streets, ask for a sports starter kit, and share the one time he a magic trick did not go so well. Daniel Van Kirk is also here with crazy stories that include a Texan who allegedly pulled a sword & demanded free tacos and gas, a Florida woman who was seeking closure by setting her ex-boyfriend’s house on fire, and a magical/mythical Craigslist ad. Finally, our buddy Mark Wahlberg stops by to share what New Year’s resolutions he made for his brother Donnie. Make sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk’s NFL column over at cover32.com and don’t forget that you can now get your tickets for the Sklar Bros one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI. Also, the brand new Sklarbro County shirt is available in the Earwolf store just in time for the holidays!
December 24, 2013
Sean and Hayes talk about the perfect gift to give your assistant this holiday season and reward the new engineer for surprising them. Then, TV and film star BEN SCHWARTZ joins the guys to give us a little insight on some of his many famous film characters, tell us a bit about his acting for GIFs program, and share his thoughts on the digital age of scripts.
December 24, 2013
Join Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, and Dave Ferguson of The Birthday Boys and Matt Besser for a bonus episode of improv4humans that revolves around the miracle of birth. Give the gift of the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com, and the new improv4humans sexy robot t-shirt at the Earwolf store!
December 24, 2013
On the 300th episode of Yo, Is This Racist, Sara Schaefer & Andrew wrap their heads around the term “Japuary.” Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
December 23, 2013
Alas, we say farewell to another year but never fear because the best of 2013 episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! is here! There were sooo many good episodes this year that we had to step up the countdown to the next level. Making a rare appearance is special guest Paul F. Tompkins who helps Scott countdown numbers fifteen through twelve of the listener selected episodes of the year and some very special b-b-b-bonus-s-s-s clips. Stay tuned for Pt 2 to see which episodes YOU voted for made the list!
December 23, 2013
Sara Schaefer (co-host of the You Had To Be There podcast, Nikkie & Sara Live) joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about politicians referring to Nelson Mandela by “Madiba.” Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
December 20, 2013
Canadian actor/comedian, MADtv all star, and bear fighter Will Sasso finally makes his way to the calming shores of Sklarbro Country! Will chats about growing up in Vancouver hating hockey due to his inability to skate, believing that MADtv was going to be cancelled once he joined the cast at the beginning of the 3rd season, and the honesty in acting that is missing from films today. Later, the guys call up Bruce Jenner to get some answers in regards to wanting to shave his Adam’s apple. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Sklar Bros one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI and to give the gift of Sklarbro Country pint glasses and a brand new Sklarbro County shirt to that special someone now available in the Earwolf store just in time for the holidays!
December 20, 2013
Tis’ the season to spend with Ronna & Beverly! They’ll share their Christmas plans and answer your wonderful questions before giving the gift of a LIVE episode from the UCB theater in Los Angeles with special guests Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser). Merry Christmas and Happy Sweet New Year everyone!
December 20, 2013
Oy Vay! We thought we’d lost them but here are the recovered files just in time for the holidays – Merry Christmas to us!! Our lost episode has been restored (partially) just in time for your “suck it, Christmas” gift! Our guest – actress, writer, singer, comedian, RACHEL BLOOM is back to discuss anti-social tendencies, being a Hebrew school dropout, and chasing the ever elusive disney dragon. The episode is cut short but ends with a special rendition of T’was The Night Before Christmas by Elizabeth from her real life experience! Merry Christmas Laimewads!
December 20, 2013
Howard kicks things off by telling us about the one time he had a roommate who was on heroin on today’s TWO CHARTED! Wie-Wie gives us some breaking news as he counts down the Top 5 EDM Songs of 2013 and Ku-Ku gives us a history refresher while counting down the Wikipedia’s Most Significant People of All Time chart. Remember that you can give that special someone the GIFT of the Who Charted? Holiday Bundle and a pair of Kulap Vilay-SOCKS over at the Earwolf store!
December 20, 2013
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Andy Beckerman finish the week off by discussing if Afrocentrism is a racist ideology. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
December 19, 2013
Welcome to a special Christmas family hour of improv4humans starring Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, and Dave Ferguson of The Birthday Boys with your host Matt Besser! Get into the holiday spirit with improvised scenes inspired by tales of awkward classroom moments, Matt’s dad, and critical feedback from those closest to you. So grab yourself some dog bone stew and enjoy! Give the gift of the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com, and the new improv4humans sexy robot t-shirt at the Earwolf store!
December 19, 2013
EP. 69 — what.
Guest Bo Burnham
Bo Burnham is a very funny standup/writer who you may know from the internet and he just released his new special “what.” absolutely for free on YouTube & Netflix. Bo joins Jake to discuss growing up as a theatre nerd, the process of developing his MTV show “Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous,” and his fascination with para-social relationships. They also check out the genius of Tom Lehrer, Bill Cosby covering “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” and “Weird Al” Yankovic’s television debut on The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder. As always, check out all the videos over atyoutube.com/TheFogelnestFiles! If you’re listening to this on Thursday December 19th, tune in for a LIVE VPN edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES with special guest MOBY at 6pm PST/9pm EST over at youtube.com/Earwolf!
December 19, 2013
Andrew and Andy Beckerman talk about a caller being asked if she’s ever wondered why she was born black by her pastor’s son. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
December 19, 2013
The Matts are joined by Doug Benson to discuss Diamonds Are Forever!
December 18, 2013
The lovely and hilarious Sarah Silverman joins Kulap and a layered Howard on a VPN edition of WHO CHARTED! We hear one of Sarah’s diary entries, where she got her new dog, and her thoughts on Drake during the Billboard Rhythmic Songs Chart. Later, we learn how Howard stores his contact lenses and where Sarah got her professional dance moves from while counting down the Highest Grossing Animated Movie Chart & answering your Twitter Qs!
December 18, 2013
The gang is guided by Trondoor to the Dwarf fortress of Vex to prepare for the 7 Course Dwarf Feast and meet the King of the Dwarves.
December 18, 2013
Today Andy Beckerman and Andrew talk about what is appropriate to serve for a group presentation on a specific culture. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
December 18, 2013
In Episode 9 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss “Dialogue and Discourse.”
“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.
December 17, 2013
It’s not a music video and not yet a movie. Jeff Rubin of The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Britney Spears in 2002’s Crossroads. They talk about why you shouldn’t judge the movie from the poster, the many similarities to Adventures in Babysitting, the heavy secrets montage, and the very dark ending. Plus, Paul gives everyone a Pop Quiz that features some insane trivia!
December 17, 2013
The crew makes their way to San Diego! They talk about Tig’s Grammy nomination and David’s mother before welcoming back former US Army Sergeant Andrew Shaver to discuss life after the military. Andrew chats about the tough transitional period after leaving the military, some of the behavior he keeps up, and what made him want to go in the military in the first place. Plus, Andrew & Kyle do a bit of Army role-playing!
December 17, 2013
Sean and Hayes celebrate the season of Goldie Nods by talking about how much they crushed in the comedy noms department and sharing their love of the music in the Coen bros film Inside Llewyn Davis. Then, child star JAKE FOGELNEST drops by to chat about his Hollywood upbringing, taking the Disney route, believing in the power of buzz, his big meeting with Grumpy Cat, and his role in the Third Wave podcast movement.
December 17, 2013
The warm and hilarious Ron Funches brings the positive energy to this week’s County! Ron chats about moving down to LA from Portland, being in an upcoming NBC multi-cam comedy currently titled “Undateable,” his love of 90s R&B, being in Chicago during the Michael Jordan era, and the House Party movies. Daniel Van Kirk returns as well with crazy stories that include love at first shot, a pantsless woman accused of causing ruckus at a Baraboo bar, and a Georgia woman who finds a half-smoked marijuana blunt in her Wendy’s burger. Finally, in honor of the NFL pre-playoffs, Doug Buffone drops by to share what the holidays look like in the Buffone home. Make sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk’s NFL column over at cover32.com and don’t forget that you can now get your tickets for the Sklar Bros one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI. Also, the brand new Sklarbro County shirt is available in the Earwolf store just in time for the holidays!
December 17, 2013
Andy Beckerman & Andrew discuss whether a caller should let the 11 year old she’s babysitting know about the true Walt Disney as part of her book report. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
December 16, 2013
EP. 262 — 2013 Holiday Spectacular
Guest Nick Lowe Jason Mantzoukas Andy Daly Paul F. Tompkins James Adomian Jon Daly Neil Campbell Paul Rust Paul Scheer
Ho! Ho! Ho! Surfing Santa wipeout! It’s time once again for the year end holiday episode of Comedy Bing Bong! with guests galore! Jason Mantzoukas returns with singer-songwriter Nick Lowe who’ll play some festive songs from his new Christmas record “Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection For All The Family.” Along the way, we’ll hear a cowboy Christmas poem, a new Christmas theme song, hear from a Stallone brother, and much more. Merrill Holidays, babe!
December 16, 2013
Jack O’Brien rings in the holiday season with resident Scrooge and Executive Editor Jason Pargin to discuss 7 famous Christmas movies, from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ to ‘Die Hard.’ They chart some of the faulty logic in their cheery resolutions and how the messages of charity and goodwill towards men are poorly conveyed, if at all, through these holiday classics.