The holidays are a time to spend with family so gather round the ol’ laptop and listen to a special Bing! Bong! Comedy! with Who Charted? co-host/Scott’s wiiife Kulap Vilaysack and comedian Shelby Fero of the Analyze Fish family! We’ll hear about their holiday traditions and get a taste of the Who Charted? Holiday Bundle. Also joining in on the festivities is legendary singer Aaron Neville who tells us a bit about Kwanzaa through song!

Andrew Ti is back with Emily Gordon of The Indoor Kids to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about a Southern white married couple who are thinking about buying a doll of color for their child. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Jack O’Brien calls up Executive Editor Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) to have a discussion about tropes in crime procedurals affecting jury deliberation, movies like ‘Wall Street’ changing the behavior of stockbrokers, and some of the other subconscious ways in which we let fictional versions of reality in film and television affect how we think and act in real life.

Michael and Michael respond to listener mail. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

He’s a comedy writer/producer with one of the coolest resumes around – From Life and Times Of TIm, The Office, Portlandia and the best goddamned TV show about Curling ever made, Ambadassador to Canada GRAHAM WAGNER came on and discussed his deeply rooted venom for Bare Naked Ladies, driving as a fourteen year old, how his Grandfather was NOT a nazi, and all things beards. Enjoy!

The fabulous Leslie Grossman drops by to chat about being adopted as a child, adopting her own child, her rare uterus condition, and her love of candy. Plus, Ronna and Beverly recall their Thanksgivingkkah.

If you’re a fan of anything comedy related then you’ve definitely seen Brian Huskey grace your TV screen at one point. Brian started doing comedy as part of the sketch group Naked Babies along with Seth Morris, John Ross Bowie, and Rob Corddry but prior to that he was just a guy who loved photography. He’ll tell us how he became part of the early NY UCB improv/sketch scene, why having a daughter changed his approach to improvising, and recently starring in an improvised movie with UCB co-founder Matt Walsh. After a round of Quick Hits, the guys call up Bryant Gumbel to talk bullying. Remember to get your tickets for the Sklar Bros one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI. 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!

Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie ring in EDM-cember by recalling their Cramsgiving on this week’s TWO CHARTED! Howard tells us about his first Black Friday experience while counting down his Wieek That Was and Kulap describes the delectable treats she enjoyed as she counts down the Top 5 Desserts of The Week. Plus, the reveal of the arugula load!

Certified stand up comedian Matt Braunger has done it all and now he’s helping Jake deal with some stuff on this week’s episode of The Fogelnest Files! Matt & Jake discuss the legend of Mac Tonight, why certain songs should never be covered, and the insanity of 1979‘s Disco Demolition Night. Check out all the videos from today’s episode over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles!

Join Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus, and Mary Holland as they search for the perfect improv group name, use their expertise to record a professional fire insurance commercial, and fend off a sentient Happy Birthday sign on this week’s improv4humans! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com, and a new improv4humans t-shirt at the Earwolf store!

Award-winning (sleepwalking) comedian, author, and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia makes his second appearance along with intern Gino Lambardo on today’s bonus Bing! Bong! Comedy! Mike tells us about his new special My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend and focusing on a more joke heavy show on his upcoming 30 city tour. Coincidentally, first time guest Victor Diamond drops by with his manager Tiny to talk about his upcoming all Christmas Carol review.

Sit back and enjoy as the lead singer of The National, Matt Berninger melts your earholes with his baritone voice on today’s WHO CHARTED! Matt tells us how the song The National wrote for The Hunger Games almost didn’t make it for being to dark as he helps countdown Billboard’s Top 5 Alternative Songs Chart. He then shares a story involving Superman and The Lone Ranger during the Movie Chart. Later, Matt reveals what his tattoo says and the times he’s had to deal with drunks while performing as he answers your Twitter questions! Remember to pick up the Who Charted? Holiday Bundle and a pair of Kulap Vilay-SOCKS over at the Earwolf store!

Soon after receiving a message from the mysterious young boy known as Parn, the gang follows him to his village where they hope to find supplies for their long journey to Glinishmore.

In Episode 7 of Season 2, Michael and Michael discuss “Paranormal Activity.”

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.

Emily Gordon of The Indoor Kids joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss Bruce Willis’ cappuccino obsession, Nintendo references, and burglary duets in Hudson Hawk. They cover everything from the candy bar named bad guys to Andie MacDowell being Nundercover.

Sean and Hayes help out Engineer Cody in another edition of Engineer My Career and reveal the truth on what really went on behind the scenes while filming The Godfather during Uncommon Commentary. Finally, MICHAEL SHOWALTER drops by to talk about joining the Earwolf family, recall how he had to kick Sean & Hayes out of The State, speak on the pressures of going in and out of the funny zone, share some of his favorite restaurants in town, and explain his decision to become Mr. Crystal Light.

The gang gets locked out of the hatch but luckily they’ve made it their goal to get this episode to you so make it your goal to tell your nanny to remind you to listen to this week’s special episode of Professor Blastoff recorded from Kyle’s living room! Tig, Kyle, and David discuss the distinction between goals and chores, share some of their long term goals, and talk about the importance of setting short term goals. So hurry up and achieve today’s goal by tuning in!

The Smartest Man In The World, Greg Proops takes his rightful spot in the front seat of this week’s Sklarbro County! Greg shares his SF Giants predictions, talks about what he makes of Brian Wilson now, and tells us about the comedy scene in England. As always, Daniel Van Kirk is here to bring us crazy stories that involve the return of a mobile strip club to the Detroit Lions tailgating scene, a scatomancer who predicts the future by analyzing fecal matter, and a party loving teen who starts his night in Manchester and ends up 500 miles away in a Paris toilet. Then, we hear how Mark Wahlberg’s Thanksgiving went and what he was thankful for. 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!

It’s a Comedy Bing! Bong! for the ages as accomplished actor, comedian, and yes and-er David Alan Grier makes his debut appearance! We also get a blast from the past as the short haired singer Regina Crimp drops by to perform some of her amazing foley art. But that’s not all, frozen yogurt shop owner Mr. G arrives soon after to share some of his concerns over his shop’s new website. So tune in for an episode that is sure to bring laughs from to coast to coast! Remember to cast your votes for the Best of 2013 CBB episode over at blog.earwolf.com!

Cracked Head Writer Dan O’Brien grabs the reigns of the podcast and invites Cracked’s Soren Bowie and Riot’s Liana Maeby to the show to defend their terrible taste. Dan and Soren defend their love of ‘Space Jam’ and ‘The Saint,’ while Liana maintains her stance that The Beatles are terrible.

Treat yourself this Thanksgiving weekend to a trip to the calming shores of Sklarbro Country with musician/Howard Stern collaborator/Twitter specialist Eli Braden! Eli guides us through his musical journey from the days of opening for The Call with his band Beggars to taking himself a little less seriously and transitioning to musical comedy beginning with a rap video called “TSA Gangstaz.” Along the way, Eli plays a couple of tunes on a pink Hello Kitty guitar and shares what it’s like working with Shaq on the show Upload with Shaquille O’Neal. Finally, the guys check up on a disoriented Dick Vitale and ask him about his Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Sklar Bros one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI. 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!

Happy Thanksgiving Laimewads! For our 200th (!) episode we have a very special guest – She’s a hilarious comedian, best selling author, writer and producer on Chelsea Lately and After Lately – the one and only SARAH COLONNA came on and we discuss our mutual Mexico friend, what a chili dog really is, and how her main goal in life is to be cast in TLC’s I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant. Enjoy!

No need to feel like you’re getting HAMMERED now that you got Howard and Pulak the Great on this week’s post-Cramstuffedgiving ep of TWO CHARTED! Howard gives chartists a week to send in their best predictions of what a certain phrase could mean as he counts down his Wieek That Was and Kulap gives us an update on her documentary while talking about the future. That’s not all, some lovely chartists gave them some GIFTS! You too can give that special someone a chance to play the GIFTS theme by picking up the Who Charted? Holiday Bundle and a pair of Kulap Vilay-SOCKS over at the Earwolf store!

Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Cord Jefferson finish the week off by discussing the shooting of Renisha McBride and the Stand-your-ground law. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Be thankful today for having Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Matt Besser return for part two of a very special improv4humans recorded LIVE from Bumbershoot! Listen as they take a tour of the space needle, play a high stakes game of Pokemon, and take a 9 year old’s request for a mascot bar scene. 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!

Brooklyn’s own The So So Glos join Jake to guess which musician had a hot ass on today’s VPN episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES! They also discuss their origin story, making their Letterman debut, establishing an all-ages performance space/recording studio in Brooklyn called Shea Stadium, and perform songs from their new album “Blowout.” As always, check out the full playlist over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles!

Andrew and Cord Jefferson discuss why it’s important to celebrate historical figures but also acknowledge that some were straight up racists. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Parks and Rec’s Retta finds out that she has a ton of common with Howard as a fellow New Jersey native on today’s WHO CHARTED! During the Top 5 Thanksgiving Songs Chart, Retta explains why she always wanted to be Jewish as a kid and counts down her Top 5 Celeb Crushes. Then, Retta lets us know why Friday wasn’t her cup of tea as she counts down the Movie Chart. Finally, we learn what Retta considers as a perfect Treat Yo Self day!

While on their trek to Glinishmore, the gang learns about Sir Richard’s mysterious past and get caught in an creepy situation.