Latest Episodes
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
EP. 100 — Best of improv4humans Vol. 3
Guest 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 Billy Merritt
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
EP. 72 — Toys
Guest Drew McWeeny
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
EP. 123 — Dreams
Guest Jono Zalay
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 Summer, Burning 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
EP. 240 — The Mohawk
Guest Phil Yu
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.
September 23, 2013
Cancel all your plans because Amy Poehler is back along with co-host Neil Campbell for a post-Emmys chat on today’s Comedy Bing Bong! Amy gives us a sneak preview of the new season of Parks and Recreation, tells us about the reality shows she’s working on, and shares some important advice on improv. Then, special guest Alan Thicke stops by to talk about what it was like on the set of “Growing Pains,” if he ever competes with his son over women, and he performs his very own Parks and Rec theme song. Plus, Scott, Amy, Neil, and Alan go head to head to be crowned G.O.A.T. in the Freestyle Rap Battle!
September 23, 2013
Creator of AngryAsianMan.com, Phil Yu joins Andrew Ti to answer racism questions all this week. Today they talk about Twitter’s racist backlash after finding out who was crowned as Miss America. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
September 20, 2013
NFL legend and all around awesome guy Terrell Owens makes his first visit to the calming shores on this week’s extra special Sklarbro Country! After some quality takes, Terrell joins Randy & Jason to break down his career in the NFL, talk about what it’s like to play in the Super Bowl and deal with a potentially career-threatening injury. After a discussion on the rise of concussions in football and the funniest players in the league, Terrell shares some personal stories and sticks around for some Quick Hits. Later on in the show, Jerry Jones joins in on the fun via a very secure phone line to talk all things TO and Lady GooGoo. 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 20, 2013
One of our all time favorite guests (Check him out in episode 68!) is back for seconds! Hilarious actor, improvisor, writer and producer JOHN LEHR from 10 Items Or Less and now his hit HULU series, Quick Draw, came on and we discuss things like treehouse glass, penis guessing, what happens when you meet a portly gal in Hannibal, MO. after a juggling gig, and oh yeah, Andy and Elizabeth make a very big announcement! Enjoy!
September 20, 2013
Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie recount their adventurous weeks on today’s TWO CHARTED! Howard gives us all the details on what he calls the “Hair Saga” during his Wie-Wiek that was chart while Kulap tells us about finding some productive & not so productive ways to procrastinate. And you won’t believe the bomb that Howard drops on us that involves a cup of coffee yogurt from his youth.
September 20, 2013
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Sandeep Parikh finish off the week by discussing the idea of perpetuating stereotypes in sketches. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
September 19, 2013
Be cool, don’t be that guy, and instead listen as Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, and Brian Huskey join Matt Besser for part one of a very special improv4humans recorded LIVE from Bumbershoot! Prepare yourself to hear what happens when Elvis Presley hosts a movie night, people get instantly offended by history, and Brian takes the bus for the first time. Attention humans, please go to the Earwolf forums to let us know which scenes should be in our next Best of improv4humans episode! 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!