Latest Episodes

October 2, 2013

After boarding the detached tower escape vessel, the gang is back in the tower and Sir Richard has a spectacular roll. Things get weird fast as death by horse sex is mentioned almost immediately. Will the cliffhanger ever be addressed? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

October 2, 2013

Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav joins Har Mar to talk about his love of Carol Channing on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! They chat about his children’s book “This Little Piggy,” one of the best rap names ever, and rainbow jokes. Later, Tim & Har Mar are inspired by Internet one hit wonders to create a show and then also play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with Cat Stevens’ “New York Times.”

October 2, 2013

Today Michael Busch & Andrew talk about how people sometimes don’t understand the intent of some of the jokes on Arrested Development. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

October 1, 2013

We were so excited about the finale of Breaking Bad, we wanted to re-release our KPCS episode (in case anyone missed it) with Breaking Bad’s own Saul Goodman, who is now getting a spinoff show.

October 1, 2013

Human sports jukebox Gar Ryness returns to the Sklarbro universe to talk baseball playoffs and make predictions on this week’s Sklarbro County! Dan Van Kirk and his ridiculous news stories go international as he brings us some crazy stories from across the pond, complete with a creepy English clown and a hard partying man who has sex with a car. Gar sheds some light on the recent Dodgers/Diamondbacks urine in the pool debacle before we hear a voicemail from friend of the show Joe Walsh. Be sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk’s NFL column over at cover32.com! Citizens of Los Angeles — Sklarbro Country will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets.

October 1, 2013

Yup, you guessed it — it’s time for a Kyle Dunnigan solo episode! Kyle takes a break from his writing in New York to perform some listener-suggested Punkys and get into it with multiple  special guests. First, Kyle interviews fellow “Inside Amy Schumer” writer Kurt Metzger about everything under the sun, from aliens to Jehovah’s witnesses. After talking to Kurt, Kyle sits down briefly with Amy Schumer and asks her about God. Kyle’s third and final interview is with lifelong friend Michael Andersson, who offers a different take on God than the previous guests and shares some of his particularly fascinating insights as a person living with bipolar disorder, and Kyle tells a riddle. This episode was brought to you by Trump Hospital.

October 1, 2013

Next week’s movie has Ernie Hudson, talking gorillas, and Laura Linney. What more can you ask for? Paul is also joined by June Diane Raphael for her mini-ep debut to talk about her movie Ass Backwards (which is out now on VOD). He also reads some Corrections & Omissions for Toys, gives us the new tag line for the Movie Title Game after announcing last week’s winners, and shares what he sees while looking up at the stars as he answers your delightful Qs! Make sure to watch Ass Backwards now on VOD & iTunes, don’t miss out on the latest season of The League, catch Season 3 of NTSF:SD:SUV:: Thursdays at midnight on Adult Swim, and use your face to watch Hell Baby right now on Amazon!

October 1, 2013

Michael Busch & Andrew discuss white people pronouncing 50 Cent’s name as “Fiddy Cent.” Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

September 30, 2013

The writing team and stars of Ass Backwards, Casey Wilson & June Diane Raphael are here to predict future inventions on this week’s Comedy Bing! Bing! Casey & June let us know how their new movie Ass Backwards (which is now out on VOD) was loosely based on their life post college, Casey tells us about the times she has been hospitalized for dehydration, and June explains why toilet bowls were made for men. Then, twin sisters Janelle & Jolene Johnson drop by to inform us on their missing sister Janine. Think of this as your birthday present but only if today’s your birthday! Don’t forget to collect every CBB LIVE 2013 Tour episode over at the Earwolf store!

September 30, 2013

Actor, writer, comedian Michael Busch joins Andrew Ti to answer some racism questions all this week. Today they talk about white people owning a didgeridoo and Burning Man. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

September 27, 2013

The fantastic Peter Mehlman makes his first visit to the calming shores on this week’s special live VPN edition of Sklarbro Country! Peter talks about how he started his career as a sportswriter for the Washington Post, lays out the details of his new book “Mandela Was Late” and explains how he got the gig writing for everybody’s favorite sitcom, Seinfeld, and shares his favorite moment from working on the show. After some rousing Quick Hits, resident Fantasyologist Jesse Thorn stops by for his fantasy report and to talk about what it was like hanging out on a boat with Eugene Mirman and the lead singer of The Mountain Goats.

September 27, 2013

Comedian Adam Ray, along with his happy eyebrows and gruffness joins Ronna & Beverly for a wonderful chat about his time in Boston while shooting The Heat, Hootie & the Blowfish, being in choir as a kid, his old Universal Studios job portraying Wolverine, and sandwich shops. Plus, Beverly explains why YouTube made her miss the Emmys.

September 27, 2013

She’s a hilarious stand up you might know from Upstairs Girls and Prairie Home Companion – the lovely ERICA RHODES came on and we discuss hailing from Newton, Mass, horrible experiences that make good stories, quitting her goal of a year of abstinence, and why dating the bad boys is way more appealing! Enjoy!

September 27, 2013

Breaking Bad is ending soon and Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie salute its departure on this week’s TWO CHARTED! Inspired by the disappearing van from Breaking Bad, Howard counts down his Top 5 Van Excursions and we learn a couple new things about his past. Then, Kulap counts down her Top 5 Preparation Steps for #31DaysofRocktober (dressing up Rocky in a new outfit everyday). Plus, we have a special new sponsor to the show that we’re sure you will all be excited about!

September 27, 2013

Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Phil Yu wrap up the week by discussing a caller’s strange obsession with accents and let her know if she is racist. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

September 26, 2013

Emily Gordon joins the Matt’s to discuss Quantum of Solace!

September 26, 2013

Join us in celebration of the 100th episode of the greatest podcast in the universe with some of your favorite improv4humans scenes featuring Seth Morris, Mookie Blaiklock, Will McLaughlin, Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, Mike Still, Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, Ben Siemon, Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, Maria Bamford, Charlie Sanders, Rob Huebel, Jon Gabrus, Amy Poehler, Joe Hartzler, Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, and Billy Merritt. Plus, Matt takes us behind the scenes on the greatest scene of the year simply known as “Tom Petty’s Beard.” Humans of Los Angeles, improv4humans will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets! You can also 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!

September 26, 2013

Kim Fowley joins Jake for Sex, Death and Rock and Roll and bedding the bounds of decency and civilized behavior. Drugs, disease and haircuts have not changed in Hollywood since Hollywood began. Live from his hospital bed in West Hollywood, Kim, along with his friends The Fabulous Miss Wendy and Lady Satan, join Jake for a discussion about The Germs, The Runaways, Kiss and Rodney Bingenheimer. The Fogelnest Files is LIVE at the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th with Andy Richter, Matt Besser and more. lapodfest.com LIVE in New York City on October 10th at The Bell House with Julie Klausner, Dave Hill and special guests. Tickets at thebellhouseny.com.

September 26, 2013

Andrew and Phil Yu get into a heavy discussion on how people can help when children with a mental illness shout out racist remarks and remember their first moments of recognizing racism. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

September 25, 2013

Jason Mantzoukas leaves his inhaler at home and joins Howard and Kulap on this week’s live VPN edition of WHO CHARTED! Howie, Ku and Jason talk about the act of cram-stuffing and sex charting before counting down popular EDM tunes on the music chart, which features a brand new rendition of the classic theme. After counting down the top grossing dance movies of all time, Jason does some quality whispering & takes viewer questions from Twitter which leads to an important announcement regarding a role in FAST & FURIOUS 7.

September 25, 2013

After blowing the roof off the place, the gang is back in the halls of the tower where they started. What will they stumble upon as they continue their search for this old necromancer? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Plus, everyone shares tales of early dungeon masters and Blaine discovers the triangle in the room.

September 25, 2013

Former frontman of the band Freedom Fighters and new bar owner Frank Bevan reunites with Har Mar to talk about their early touring days on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! Frank tells us about opening Lake Street, a Midwestern-themed bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn along with fellow musicians Bobby Drake, Eric Odness, & Rob Pope, and the special things that come with it such as having the best toilets in town. Then, Frank & Har Mar create a number of reality show inspired movies including a buddy cop film where two friends open up a Waffle House in Cancun and they also play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with David Lee Roth’s “Yankee Rose.”

September 25, 2013

Today Phil Yu & Andrew talk about Trader Joe’s subtle racism courtesy of their ethnic specific food labels. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

September 24, 2013

HitFix’s Drew McWeeny joins Paul & Jason to discuss the less charming and more preachy Willy Wonka aka Robin Williams in Toys. It takes a special kind of movie with a strange choice of casting, tone, and plot for us to truly ask “how did this get made?” And this movie delivers. We get into everything from LL Cool J’s interrogation scene to the big reveal of Joan Cusack’s character. Oh yeah, we didn’t forget about the sea monster.

September 24, 2013

It’s David Huntsberger’s time for a solo episode in the hatch! After answering some listener questions, David gets into the topic of dreams and why we have them. He’ll call up a Blastronaut, his neuroscientist buddy Jono Zalay, and even his mother to discuss lucid dreaming, recurring themes in dreams, and how dreams are sometimes prophetic. Can David battle his cold and make it to the end of the show? Tune in to find out!

September 24, 2013

Matt Besser answers some of your questions in another edition of Ask the UCB! Matt elaborates on his comparison of independent improv shows to stand-up open mics, talks about how the UCB Comedy Improv Manual is helpful in writing comedy, shares what he really thinks about “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” discusses an improv school that brags about not focusing on the “rules of improvisation,” and gives a couple of book recommendations. 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!

September 24, 2013

Fantastic stand-up and writer Matt Goldich stops by to tell us how he and his brothers had one of the best experiences of their life at the Beijing olympics on today’s Sklarbro County! Matt also tells us about growing up as a Phillies fan, his time writing for Stump the Schwab, one of many great jokes he wrote for The Jeselnik Offensive, and reads some of his favorite sports tweets. Daniel Van Kirk brings us some crazy stories as usual including a Florida city attorney who was arrested after he broke into a woman’s home naked, how Classic Rock inspired an assault, and many men will go under vasectomies in front of a live audience as part of World Vasectomy Day. Plus, the return of your Weekly Wahlberg! Make sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk’s NFL column over at cover32.com! Citizens of Los Angeles — Sklarbro Country will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets.

September 24, 2013

Sean and Hayes bid listeners farewell on the last episode of the Reality show Show. They give us a glimpse into the ugly business of podcasting as they discuss Big Brother, get into the season premiere of Survivor, and wrap up the second to last episode of The Challenge. Finally, LAUREN LAPKUS drops by to talk about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Bachelor, and Chris Siegfried’s book of poems.

September 24, 2013

Comedic actor and writer, Ken Marino, (Wet Hot American SummerBurning Love) chats with Kevin about his interest for performing in college leading to a career in acting. Ken discusses being nominated for 2 Emmys in the same category, collaborating with his wife on writing projects, and how fantastic it is to play with his college buddies and call it work.

September 24, 2013

Phil Yu & Andrew get into whether the mohawk is indeed a racist hairstyle. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.