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December 4, 2012

Comedian Gary Gulman returns but this time to the County to nerd out about comedy! Gary talks about his upcoming special “In This Economy?,” watching Jerry Seinfeld perform when he was in college, and the audition process for Curb Your Enthusiasm. Dan Van Kirk brings us crazy stories involving; a Las Vegas Denny’s putting weddings on the menu, a student’s one night stand with a femme fatale, and Katt Williams slapping a Target employee. Plus, we hear a voicemail from Bryant Gumbel calling for reservations at a restaurant. Be sure to watch Gary Gulman’s One Hour Special “In This Economy?” on Saturday, December 8th at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central!

December 4, 2012

Once again it’s time to get into your viewing positions for another LIVE edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Recorded LIVE at UCB-LA, Jake Fogelnest welcomes Paul Scheer (The League), Colin Hanks (Dexter), and David Koechner (Anchorman) to talk about the time David Geffen sued Neil Young for making a record for robots, Bev & Bob karaoke superstars, and Wild Man Fischer. They also take a ride on the Disco Spaceship, look at Ryan Seacrest’s first TV gig, and figure out what the fuck was Gumby. Make sure to leave reviews for Sparks’ “Kimono My House” in “The Fogelnest Files” section on iTunes.

December 4, 2012

Sean and Hayes have finally cracked the perfect segment based on a David Spade SNL sketch. The two of them look at the latest “Top Chef” with a segment called Hey CJ, You Okay Man?, are eager to see what will happen to the beautiful baked potato on “Survivor,” and predict who will be kicked off “The Voice” in a segment called Buh-Bye. Dave Holmes gives us some tips on hosting as we talk about “Killer Karaoke” and shares his excitement for “The Challenge.”

December 4, 2012

Ever wondered how that ol’ noggin of yours works? You have? That’s great because we have an expert on brains, comedian Jono Zalay! He will guide us as we examine all the parts of the brain, explore the myth that women have smaller brains, and talk about cocaine rats.

December 4, 2012

Andrew Ti and guest Nick Mundy explain how racists ruin fun. They discuss what you should do if you feel stuck in a bad situation, if anyone ever mistaken Nick for being racist, and to just say something to someone who is being racist. Be respectful and call us at (323) 389-RACE to answer some of your questions.

December 4, 2012

We have found the perfect choice for our first TV movie! It’s a Lifetime movie that will soon be a classic, Liz & Dick! Paul goes through some Corrections & Omissions from Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2, Gigli, and lets us know what animal he would punch if he had the chance as he answers some viewer mail.

December 3, 2012

One of our favorite film directors Werner Herzog and one of America’s favorite comedians Chris Fairbanks are here on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Werner lets us know about his upcoming acting debut and Chris reveals the truth behind pancakes and flapjacks. Will Werner give up directing? Why are pancakes plaguing the nation? Does role play come into a game of Would You Rather? All these questions and more will be answered once you give this episode a listen!

December 3, 2012

Rafflecast is now hosting the podcast of Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge. Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge talk gear, The Nobs, and American Roots Music. It’s the continuation of the documentary “It Might Get Loud” you’ve been looking for! (Thanks to Cyrus Ghahremäni for providing the theme and guitar for today’s episode!)

December 3, 2012

The jubilant and charming Section Quartet sit down with Grant-Lee Phillips and talk about how they transitioned from classic orchestra to alternative rock on this weeks Shortwave. They discuss challenging the musical establishment, who gets the title of first violin, and what it’s like to work with everyone from Ray Charles to Dr. Dre. Richard on the cello talks about buying plane tickets for his cello and what he names it and the band talks about what it was like to score Drew Barrymore’s first film. We also get treated to some live songs performed in studio including covers of Radiohead and The Postal Service. Their sound is incredible. Don’t miss it!

December 3, 2012

Andrew Ti welcomes Team Tiger Awesome’s Nick Mundy to talk about feeling good from getting paid to write dick jokes, a recent racist incident that happened in his hometown of Houston, Texas, and to answer a white teacher’s question of engaging in a conversation with his peers involving Chris Rock’s “N-words vs. Black People” routine. Let us solve racism with your questions by calling (323) 389-RACE.

December 3, 2012

Learn about the tactics that will make your dream into a business on today’s episode of Seth Godin’s Startup School. Seth discusses the Yellow Pages, WTF with Marc Maron, and the roadblock in pricing. Seth also talks about cheerleading, having a partner who will have your back, and explains the purpose of a Cap Table.

November 30, 2012

The iconic comedian Eddie Pepitone drops by the calming shores on today’s Sklarbro Country! Eddie tells us how his relationship with his father plays a large role in his documentary The Bitter Buddha, Hugh Grant getting barred from one of his Edinburgh Fringe shows, and how he celebrated when the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup. Also, Randy, Jason, and Eddie get into some Quick Hits involving rodeo clowns making racist jokes, The Murky Gender Games, and NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski being fined for tweeting in his car during a race. Plus, we call Bruce Jenner to find out if the rumors of his divorce are true.

November 30, 2012

He’s a fixture on the improv scene as well as a talented actor in movies and TV, the wonderful Greg Tuculescu came over and shared tales of a nudist roommate, how he met his cat and why he’s not a fan of mushrooms. Enjoy!

November 30, 2012

Get pumped for the holidays by listening to this week’s Two Charted! Ku-Ku counts down a Chartist submitted chart on the Top 5 Reasons To Visit the Guadalupe Mountains National Park & Wie-Wie shows off his watch collections with his Top 5 Time Keepers. We talk about negative ions, Howard gives Engineer Frank his official nick name, and we continue to work our way through Non-Summah. Brush up on your Summah Science!

November 30, 2012

Andrew Ti schools special guest Jenny Slate on why sports announcers are the worst people. They talk about how black athletes are usually compared to animals more than white athletes, why Jenny didn’t care about the Olympics this time around, and Brett Favre’s dick. Call (323) 389-RACE to ask us a question and try to be less creepy or don’t.

November 29, 2012

Welcome to the first episode of Owen & TJ Read The News! Every month Owen Burke (Funny or Die) and TJ (Adam McKay) read the news and get into the culture of Jacksonville, a.k.a J-Ville. On their first episode they discuss the looming fiscal cliff, Papa John’s raising their prices due to Obamacare, and the Hostess bankruptcy.

November 29, 2012

Once again we asked YOU which were some of your favorite scenes from the past episodes of improv4humans and we put together volume 2 of this special collection of improvised scenes. Listen to an all star cast of improvisers create scenes based off suggestions from Twitter, Man On The Street Interviews, and horror stories. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon. You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com!

November 29, 2012

Andrew Ti and Jenny Slate don’t put up with put-downs and you shouldn’t either! They discuss why no one should get a racism pass, Jenny’s family t-shirts, and if Cruella de Vil is racist. Call us at (323) 389-RACE to let us know if any cartoon characters are racist.

November 29, 2012

This week Jeff is joined by fellow Earwolf podcaster, father, and one of the best freestyle rappers in the world — MC Nocando. He talks about what it’s like having three daughters and marrying his high school sweetheart all before the age of 30. Nocando describes how life as a young father helped him get serious, have something to fight for, and be the grizzled veteran to his friends who are now getting married and entering fatherhood.

November 28, 2012

Welcome to the first episode of NERD POKER: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS WITH BRIAN POSEHN & FRIENDS! Join Brian Posehn as he engages in a weekly game of D&D with his funny friends Gerry Duggan (co-writer of Marvel’s Deadpool), Blaine Capatch (Comedy Central’s Beat the Geeks), Ken Daly (The Usual Suspects), Sarah Guzzardo (AvoidThisJob.com), and Dungeon Master Scott Robison (Mr. Sark). This week they explain the game of D&D, introduce their characters, and embark on their adventure aboard a pleasure cruise.

November 28, 2012

The Nerdist Chris Hardwick explains Tattle Rock to us on this week’s Who Charted! Chris talks about Lion King raves, his new Hard ‘n Phirm video Gersberms (Yer Gervin Mah), and banks run by E.T.s during the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The Movie Chart answers the question as to why Chris can’t deal with sad movies and brings out a heavy discussion about cheese pizzas. Plus, Chris breaks down why there should be a season grace period with television shows as he figures out how to play Chart Roulette!

November 28, 2012

Har Mar Superstar visits the Earwolf studios to nocturnally emote with The Fogelnest Files and Sirius XMU’s Jake Fogelnest. Jake talks about how he’s taking his transition from New York to Los Angeles, his interaction with David Krumholtz on his first day at the Professional Children’s School, and how he would have dealt with social media if he had it as a kid. Also, Jake tells us some embarrassing stories from his days working at KROQ and getting heckled with quarters while introducing The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at Webster Hall. Plus, Har Mar and Jake play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with The Velvet Underground’s “All Tomorrow’s Parties,” and Jake shares a rare version of The Beatles’ “For No One.”

November 28, 2012

Don’t do chains y’all! Andre Ti and today’s guest Jenny Slate talk about strange fraternity initiations, Jon Hamm in black face on 30 Rock, and the questionable marketing for Django Unchained. If you’re a member from the Lock and Chain club call (323) 389-RACE and us if something is racist.

November 27, 2012

Finally, the Twilight saga has come to an end and Doug Benson is back to help wrap up Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2! We cover everything from the CGI baby, numerous decapitations, and vampire stereotypes. We also talk about why Jacob is literally the worst, how the movie becomes a pale version of X-Men, and the insane plot twist. Which part of the movie did Jason cry at? You’ll have to listen to find out!

November 27, 2012

Jensen Karp is on a mission to use his encyclopedic knowledge of Hip-Hop to get us up on obscure moments from the world of Hip-Hop on this week’s episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Jensen tells us about his podcast Get Up On This, how he grew out of his OCD, and signing a million dollar record deal at the age of 19. Jensen & Jake are here to say that they love Hip-Hop in a major way with some clips like Arsenio’s fat suit rapping alter ego Chunky A, Cam’ron on Bill O’Reilly, and the source of the comedy rap cadence. Plus, we call Barry Sobel to ask if he indeed wrote Rappin’ Rodney, the rap in Revenge of The Nerds II, and talk about how Rodney Dangerfield convinced him to do his rapping bit on his HBO special. Make sure to go leave reviews for Gravediggaz’s “6 Feet Deep” and the Geto Boys’ “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” in “The Fogelnest Files” section on iTunes. Stop Snitchin’!

November 27, 2012

Sean and Hayes are back from their Tanksgiving vacations to give their predictions on who will in this year’s competition shows. They analyze a segment of “Shark Tank” with the triumph return of Tanks But No Tanks and give their predictions on who will win on “Top Chef,” “Survivor,” “The Challenge,” “The X Factor,” and “The Voice.” Eric Appel and Ben Rodgers tell us what their dream “Amazing Race” team is and show off their love of “Shark Tank” with a trivia game.

November 27, 2012

Today, the hilarious Maria Bamford joins the County.  We talk about her new special, things not to do while driving to visit your new boyfriend, and Arrested Development.  This is the perfect episode for all those HSPs out there!  Don’t forget to #relax while tuning in to this special lady episode of Sklarbro County.

November 27, 2012

You’d be surprised how often you tell the truth. Actress Missi Pyle joins Tig, Kyle, David, and Aaron to talk about being honest. Missi tells us about her problem with lying as a child, struggling with kitten lies, and how Karma & poo lead her to stop lying. Every one also shares stories of stealing as children, wetting the bed, and perform a scene from bare: The Musical! Honestly, this episode is nothing short of extraordinary!

November 27, 2012

Andrew Ti and guest Jenny Slate answer two questions from a very creepy caller. They discuss the use of the phrase oriental broads, being introduced as Jewish, and massage parlor happy endings. Tell us the history of the hand job and ask us if anything is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

November 26, 2012

Comedy Maestro Judd Apatow is here for his very first appearance on Comedy Bang Bang! 16 Year-Old Intern Marissa Wompler joins us as well for a discussion about inviting herself over Judd’s for a sleepover with his daughter Maude, his new film This Is 40, and his first time meeting Albert Brooks. Also, Judd lends an ear to Marissa’s recent incident during Spook Fest, talks about having his kids in his movies, and plays a game of Would You Rather? Plus, Graham Parker stops by to tell us about his reunion with the Rumour, how he got involved with Judd Apatow, and plays a song off his latest album “Three Chords Good.” Womp up the volume! Don’t forget to vote on the Comedy Bang Bang Best Of poll!