Latest Episodes
November 16, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! Today’s special guest Jay Caspian Kang sits down with Andrew to talk about Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Tonto in the upcoming film The Lone Ranger. Call 323 389 RACE to let us know about other racist depictions in Hollywood history and ask us a question about whether or not something is racist.
November 16, 2012
We’re making smoothies Dragon style on this week’s SMOOTH CHARTED! Howard gives us a look behind his smoothie making ritual, countdown his Top 5 Songs That Have Nothing To Do With Smoothies, and says the most controversial thing about the Insane Clown Posse. Liquefy, pulse, and enjoy!
November 15, 2012
Charlie Sanders, Eugene Cordero, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser to improvise scenes inspired by Eric the formerly paid Intern’s Man on the Street Interviews with some very intimidating voters. They will explore topics such as fast paced game shows, the Russian government, and political commercials. Will you enjoy this episode? Why or why not? Let us know! 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.
November 15, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! Jay Caspian Kang joins Andrew today to discuss becoming police officers and the racism in the police department. Call 323 389 RACE to give us your opinion on cops and leave us a question.
November 15, 2012
Join Jeff and special musical guest/co-host Eban Schletter as they delve into the world of fatherhood. Many topics are discussed including gender norms, the “other n-word,” and environmental activism. Also, Schletter gives Jeff advice about what to expect from older children and we get to hear some hilarious songs written and performed by Schletter! This episode is fairy-princess worthy!
November 14, 2012
American treasure Todd Glass shows off his new tattoo on today’s Who Charted! We learn which songs make Todd cry, the story behind his silly dance parties, and why he defends Justin Bieber to his mom during Dusted’s Top 5 Alternative Albums Chart. Todd tells us why he doesn’t see a lot of movies, explains why not smiling when making eye contact with a performer makes you a bully, and the importance of checking in early at an airport with the Movie Chart. Plus, we hear about the early days of Todd’s stand up career with the help of Hermes the Chart Goose!
November 14, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! This week’s guest Jay Caspian Kang figures out if labeling a grocery store aisle as Asian Food is racist or not. Call 323 389 RACE to give us a better solution to organizing grocery stores and to ask us a question.
November 13, 2012
Imagine Dirty Harry but more violent and with robots. Our two special guests Brian Posehn and Rhett Miller joined us to talk about Cobra on this week’s How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Bumbershoot! We discuss everything from Stallone’s obsession with food, the modeling shoot music video, and the New Order’s decision to attack in bright daylight. That’s not all, we also open it up to questions and hear about Jason’s childhood fear of killer clowns. Feel the heat!
November 13, 2012
Actor, singer, and nice young man Matt Bennett stops by to talk about stuff that teenagers love on today’s episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Matt tells us about some of the ways he influences his younger fan base, how he started working with Dan Schneider on the Nickelodeon show Victorious, and the best piece of fan mail he’s ever received. Matt & Jake look at some clips from the world of teenagers such as; the Sprout of a New Generation Beatles’ fan interview, Mike Nesmith & Frank Zappa on The Monkees, and The Fonz and the Happy Gang cartoon.
November 13, 2012
We are back in the Earwolf studios today with very special St. Louis guest comedian Tommy Johnagin! Tommy tells us about losing his voice while watching the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals World Series game, how his time on Last Comic Standing helped his career, and explaining that long distance no longer exists to his mother. Dan Van Kirk brings us some crazy stories involving a Florida Man being jailed after singing “I ain’t going back to jail,” Jeremy Roenick wanting to fight a Twitter follower for charity but needing legal advice before doing so, and Former Playboy triplets arrested in a massive strip club brawl. Plus, we get an update on Donnie’s house with today’s Weekly Wahlberg.
November 13, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! Today’s guest Jay Caspian Kang talks to Andrew about racist pop radio stations that exclude playing rap music. Call 323 389 RACE to confirm these radio stations exist and to leave a question.
November 13, 2012
Sean and Hayes discuss why hosts should be fans of their shows as they go over this week’s events in competition shows. They help us figure out who will stay and go on “Top Chef” with a game of You Just Got Kicked Off The Show, try to change the game of the show “The Amazing Race” with a segment called One Wish, and get into some of their favorite moments of “The Challenge” with a segment called The Highlight Real. Lily Elise tells us about what she learned from her time on the first season of “The Voice” and judges a battleround between Sean and Hayes to K-Ci & JoJo.
November 13, 2012
Recover from a long day with today’s episode of Professor Blastoff! David shares a story of recovery from his youth and Tig & Kyle call in from New York to tell us how they recovered from Hurricane Sandy. Plus, we talk about sometimes having to make little kitten lies and the importance of being honest. Be sure to get your tickets for our first LIVE show November 17th in New York at The Bell House!
November 12, 2012
The man. The myth. The slapper of basses. Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers sits down to chat with Har Mar on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! Flea recalls some embarrassing moments from his childhood such as being told he soiled his pants by his Kindergarten teacher and having his shorts fall off while jumping on a trampoline in P.E. Flea also gets real about a past relationship, reminisces about the time he & Har Mar bungee jumped off the tallest building in New Zealand, and talks about growing up with a Jazz musician step-father. Plus, Flea shows off his improvisational skills during Let’s Create A Show!
November 12, 2012
Fellow podcasters and first timers Julie Klausner and Jake Fogelnest are here on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Jake & Julie recall the first time they met, each describe their podcasts “The Fogelnest Files” and “How Was Your Week” respectively, and share their love of BuzzFeed’s Katie Notopoulos. Garry Marshall returns to reveal his secret name, tell us about his new family sitcom based on The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, and plays a game of Would You Rather? You will hear tales of Garry’s past and we’ll finally answer the age old question as to if there is indeed a Scope brand toothpaste.
November 12, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! Grantland writer Jay Caspian Kang joins Andrew today to figure out what exactly Asian voice is. Call 323 389 RACE to ask a question about anything regarding race and accents.
November 12, 2012
Seth answers questions from the group regarding advertising on this week’s episode of Seth Godin’s Startup School. Seth discusses false objection, dealing with competitors in the marketplace, and taking the marshmallow.
November 12, 2012
Tucson Troubadour Howe Gelb & Giant Giant Sand set their sights on the Shortwave studios. Howe describes how the band formed by the wrath of coincidence, performing 3 hour long improvisational sets, and the story behind Erosion Rock. Howe also talks about the inspiration behind “Tucson: A Country Rock Opera,” thinking about winding down on recording, and how the recent events in Arizona have affected him as a local. Plus, we’re treated to some live songs from their latest album “Tucson: A Country Rock Opera.”
November 9, 2012
Tremendous comedian Tom Papa came up in the New York comedy scene with the Sklars and is here to tell us how he lived through the storm on today’s Sklarbro Country! Tom joins Randy & Jason to riff on some stories involving Alabama fan Brian Downing pleading guilty to sexually taunting a LSU fan and Toronto Maple Leafs’ Tyler Bozak taking heat for his blackface Twitter pic. Tom talks to us about his first opening gig for Kenny Loggins, how his connection to Jerry Seinfeld started, and his experience working on The Marriage Ref. Tom also shares a story of the first time he met Greg Giraldo, tells us about his Sirius XM radio interview show “Come To Papa,” and joins us for a killer round of Quick Hits! Plus, enjoy the absurdity of a pre-election recorded interview with the one and only Tom Leykis.
November 9, 2012
The presidential election took its toll on Beverly so Shaun Sperling stops by to cheer her up and discuss lighter topics. Shaun tells us the story behind his viral choreographed Bar Mitzvah video, talks about his love for Madonna, and how the video almost never made the light of day. Also, Ronna & Beverly recall Ronna’s election party and Beverly talks about her dental issues.
November 9, 2012
The beautiful and talented comedy actress, Morgan Walsh, came by and lit up our home with tales of showing up to parties a week early and what life is like by the Saltan Sea. We also have some crazy synergy moments – one involves OPRAH (of course). Enjoy!
November 9, 2012
Tears are shed on this week’s Two Charted! Ku-Ku counts down her Healthy living chart & Wie-Wie counts down his past Wie-week. Kulap is prepared for any disaster, Howard sympathizes to those effected by Sandy, and we learn some facts about Benjamin Franklin. Live healthy chartists!
November 8, 2012
Recorded LIVE from the Smell during the RIOT LA Comedy Festival is an improv4humans that will make you believe in magic! Horatio Sanz, Jon Daly, Ben Schwartz, and Ian Roberts cover everything from Hitler mustaches, dueling Bill Cosbys, and the Borat epidemic. Thanks to RIOT LA for providing the wonderful photos of the evening!
November 8, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! Special guest Max Silvestri drops by from New York to make voicemails and call racist on some questions. Max & Andrew help give a black college student advice on figuring out her identity, examine Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown’s slogan, and talk about the possible racism in the Fantasy genre. They also discuss the odd way people substitute the word Jew with almost anything and answer the question if white guys singing the blues is racist. Plus, Max tells us about being a victim of white on white hate crime in New England, explains that A Time To Kill answers all question about all racism, and describes his first album purchases. Call 323 389 RACE to leave us a question and for some life advice on how you shouldn’t be racist. Peace.
November 8, 2012
Earwolf Studios’ own Frank Serrano takes on co-hosting duties to share all kinds of stories about his family on today’s Love, Dad! Frank talks about getting through the rough patch of his baby daughter’s open heart surgery, the immediate changes during her recovery process, and how he coped with the whole situation as a father. Frank also tells us about noticing early signs of his 3 year-old daughter’s speech impediment, her improvement with the help of speech therapy, and the difficult process of enrolling her into school.
November 7, 2012
Every once in a while a bro might want to come hang out so who better to stop by than the Nerdist himself Chris Hardwick on today’s special mid-week episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Chris tells us about his upcoming Comedy Central special Mandroid, explains the meaning of dookie cookie, and answers the question as to why priests can’t marry. The always hilarious stand-up comedian JT McDowell drops by to hit the turf, showcase his Julia Child impression, and play a game of Would You Rather? that will make you say WTF!
November 7, 2012
The fancy Baron Vaughn dazzles us on this week’s Who Charted! Baron improvises a new Music Chart theme, shares his favorite thing about athletic burlesque, and tells us a story on how he became an award nominated musician during the Billboard Country Songs Chart. We discuss RZA’s apprenticeship in preparation for his film, the responsibilities that come with playing video games, and worst celebrity meetings with the Movie Chart. Plus, Baron counts down the Five I’s of Twitter with a game of Chart Roulette!
November 7, 2012
The super talented actress/musician/artist Alia Shawkat sits down to chat on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! Alia talks about shooting scenes for the upcoming season of Arrested Development with an ostrich, having Quentin Tarantino jokingly berate her shoes, and the inspiration behind her interview with herself. Alia also shares some embarrassing stories such as getting drunk at the Golden Globes at 16 and getting overly dressed up for an animated voiceover audition. Plus, Alia & Har Mar lay out the groundwork for Weekend at Bernie’s on Broadway during Let’s Create A Show and play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with Sam Cooke’s “(What a) Wonderful World.” Be sure to check out Alia’s artwork at mutantalia.com
November 6, 2012
For the first time ever, Randy, Jason and Dan record Sklarbro County out of the Earwolf Studios. Coming to you straight from Dan Van Kirk’s cabin in Wisconsin, the boys are joined by the always hilarious young comedian from New York, Nate Fridson. Nate talks about how his writing process leads him to perform clean, being the only white guy at any pickup game of basketball in Brooklyn, and being stereotyped as an artist. Dan Van Kirk brings us some crazy stories involving; a New Mexico 10 year-old boy suing police after getting tasered at a Career Fair, a Minnesota man’s nightmare with a deer, and a truck running over a sunbathing reality star’s head. Plus, Cory (one of the buddies from the cabin) tells us his story of having to wrestle Brock Lesnar during a summer wrestling tournament.
November 6, 2012
Jake’s longtime buddy John Ross Bowie drops by to talk POLITICS on today’s special election episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES! John reminisces about the many times old Hasidic men would walk into the UCB-NY theatre thinking it was still a burlesque theatre, tries to explain Mark Russell to young people, and tells us about the time he talked to Jello Biafra backstage at an ASSSSCAT performance. Jake & John discuss politics by looking at some clips which include; the Fridays “Ronnie Horror Picture Show” sketch, Moe Tucker at a Tea Party rally, and Hillary Clinton being a bad ass. Message from Jake: “Hey everyone. On this episode I say the election is November 7th. I’m not an idiot. It’s the 6th. I got confused. Don’t worry, I’m not gonna try and vote on the 7th. In fact, I already voted. I voted for Michael Dukakis. Is anyone reading this? Okay, make sure to go leave reviews for Led Zeppelin’s “Physical Graffiti” in “The Fogelnest Files” section on iTunes. Bye!”