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September 11, 2012
Get ready for some good old-fashioned throat ripping, monster truck driving, softcore love making action with our next viewing choice on How Did This Get Made? Join us as we enter the Viewer Mail Bag to answer listener questions about beards, theme parks, and sequels!
September 10, 2012
EP. 1 — Aimee Mann
Guest Aimee Mann
Welcome to the very first episode of Shortwave with Grant-Lee Phillips! Gather round as Grant-Lee Phillips welcomes old and new friends each week to share their music. Aimee Mann joins us on our very first episode to discuss her experience contributing her music to the film Magnolia, her thoughts on music piracy, the inspiration behind her new album “Charmer,” and to perform some of her songs live.
September 10, 2012
The Fall Season is upon us and who better to join us other than star of stage and screen Justin Kirk! Justin stops by to talk about his new show Animal Practice, working on Angels in America, and his first role in the theatre. We are also joined by the mysterious Mike the Janitor who might have a connection to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Don’t forget to pick up the Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE Summer Tour episodes!
September 10, 2012
Welcome to the very first episode of Shortwave with Grant-Lee Phillips! Gather round as Grant-Lee Phillips welcomes old and new friends each week to share their music. Aimee Mann joins us on our very first episode to discuss her experience contributing her music to the film Magnolia, her thoughts on music piracy, the inspiration behind her new album “Charmer,” and to perform some of her songs live.
September 9, 2012
Is he a comedian, a writer, or an actor? How about all three, simultaneously. Bob has written, performed, and staged comedy for nearly 25 years, and we’re excited to have this Breaking Bad cast member sit with Kevin!
September 7, 2012
Adam Carolla is a guest on today’s show and the stories he has will blow your mind. He’s got amazing sports stories which include, Darryl Strawberry’s first home-run, his skirmish with a coach during a Celebrity Hardball game and how his love of boxing lead him to meet Jimmy Kimmel. We also hear about Adam’s path which took him from helping build his own sketch group to working as a carpenter to becoming a co-host on Loveline. Plus, we welcome first timer to the show, Joe Walsh, to give the guys some tips on where to go in Cleveland. IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, there was a sound issue in recording the first portion of this episode. It was a freak accident that could not have been caught, and we’ve done our best to rectify it as the content of this episode is simply too good not to release. We assure you that this is a 1 in 111 occurrence and is not representative of the sound quality you can expect from Sklarbro Country. Once again, our apologies.
September 7, 2012
You’re about to get knee deep into some street lingo on this week’s Totally Laime! We’re lucky to be joined by the co-host of the Pop My Culture podcast, Vanessa Ragland! Vanessa finds herself having a lot in common with Elizabeth as they talk about being nannies, grind dancing, Jamaican braids, and babies! Plus, Psychic Andy gives Vanessa a reading about her upcoming year! Enjoy!
September 7, 2012
We get our shred on this week on Two Charted! Wie-Wie counts down his Top 5 Innovations that will help out the world, we read some wonderful Chartist mail, talk mustard with engineer Brett, and count down Ku-Ku’s Top 5 Songs On Repeat!
September 6, 2012
Take your top off and join Zach Woods, Brian Huskey, and Jill Donnelly on this week’s improv4humans! They cover everything from gifts on dates, filthy managers, and the Grateful Dead’s magic secrets. We are also joined by Eric the former paid intern for some Man On The Street Interviews from the recent International Topless Day in Venice. 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.
September 6, 2012
The dads are here to remind you to keep your eyes peeled on this week’s Love, Dad! Dave & Jeff kick things off with a clean joke of the week and then help a listener in need of some fatherly advice. They also discuss observing other parents and the different ways they interact with their children. That’s not all, here are Jeff’s Huffington Post Canada interview and Dave’s Kansas City Star interview.
September 5, 2012
We’ve got a real treat of a guest this week as we welcome Walking The Room’s Dave Anthony to Who Charted! Dave joins Wie-Wie & Tulap Vilaypac to share his take on Maroon 5, whistling, and Carmageddon 2012 during the Billboard Hot 100 Music Chart. We then take the time to explore the story behind The Oogieloves with our Movie Chart. Plus, we hear Dave’s experience on Scare Tactics during a game of Chart Goose!
September 4, 2012
Writer/comedian Jake Fogelnest joins Jason, June, and Paul to break down 1987’s Jaws 4: The Revenge.
September 4, 2012
Sports. Sklars. Kosta. Michael Kosta gets acquainted to the front seat this week on Sklarbro County! Michael joins us to talk about his time as a tennis champ, attending the Gathering of the Juggalos, and officiating a wedding. Dan Van Kirk brings in stories that will answer the questions as to why the Indiana Burlington Coat Factory parking lot is the epicenter of complete and utter chaos and lawless insanity & what is the worst store name ever. Plus, Bryant Gumbel leaves us a voicemail from his vacation. Ciao!
September 4, 2012
Men & Women, this week’s Professor Blastoff is for you! We check in with the professor and get into the topic of Feminism with our guest Sascha Cohen! Sascha joins Tig, Kyle, and David to discuss marriage today, gender roles, and the many end goals of feminism. Oh yeah, there’s poo & pee stories in here as well!
September 4, 2012
This week’s bonus episode of improv4humans is filled with scenes from Twitter suggestions & Crap on Youtube! Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, and Jessica St. Clair discuss weird donut places, getting 2nd place, and dumb chickens. Don’t use your high voice when listening!
September 3, 2012
Oh, hello Comedy Bang Bang listeners. First time guest Lizzy Caplan joins us this week with return guests John Mulaney and Nick Kroll! They discuss Lizzy’s new film The Bachelorette, more info on the Party Down movie, and LL Cool Jason Alexander. Series regulars, George St Geegland & Gil Faizon drop in to talk about auditioning for The Newsroom, their new show Black Shenanigans, and Robert Evans’s barf. Plus, a ghostly game of Would You Rather? Don’t forget to pick up the Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE Summer Tour episodes!
August 31, 2012
Jason Biggs gives us the stuff this week on Sklarbro Country! He helps us Sklarbritrate the situations with Ken Shamrock’s punching spree and Randy Travis’s church parking lot brawl. Jason also talks about living a double life as a child, his experience on Broadway, putting in the work at the Gap Kids/Baby Gap, and the process of auditioning for American Pie. Plus, Steven Seagal calls in to tell us the reason why he’s not in The Expendables 2.
August 31, 2012
Our good friend Matt Belknap sits down to chat with us on this week’s Totally Laime! Matt describes to us how to play Candyland with kids, how he felt like an outcast taking the short bus to school as a child, and growing up in a haunted house. Plus, Andy & Elizabeth have their own stories about dealing with creeps. Enjoy!
August 31, 2012
The versatile Brandon Johnson joins Ronna and Beverly to talk about how his stand-up hustle lead him to open for Adam Sandler, his time as a Sous-chef for Jerry Bruckheimer, and being a carpenter in his spare time. Also, Beverly confesses about a recent connection she made on a cruise.
August 31, 2012
Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie summate Summah and give thanks on this week’s Two Charted! We look into the future of Summah as we prepare for Summah 2013. Also, according to Trish, we countdown the Top 5 Rap Hits of 1995! Now go get your Summah Shell!
August 30, 2012
Here to fill your ear holes with comedy are Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, and Jessica St. Clair! They join Matt Besser to create a special mix-in of scenes which include an investigation of fecal blow through, pitching new words for the Oxford dictionary, and eating “Da Poo Poo.” We also get into why Todd Akin is bothering us and a letter from Matt’s dead dad. 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.
August 30, 2012
Hey you! Look over here! Now that I have your attention, enjoy this week’s Love, Dad as the dads talk about attention! Dave & Jeff share their challenges of the week regarding being firm and fair, having patience, and balancing the amount of energy spent on how much attention is given to the kids. All this plus the clean joke of the week and a space saving tool of the week!
August 29, 2012
This week’s episode of Who Charted? is full of quality ingredients! We welcome Dave Hill as he tells us about his run in with Drake during the Top Country Songs music chart! Dave lets us in on his movie watching techniques and his love of animation with the Movie Chart. Plus, we hear about Dave’s real and fictional bands with a game of Chart Roulette!
August 28, 2012
Attention podcast listeners, the answer to stuff is in this week’s Professor Blastoff! Hampton Yount joins us for an all out discussion on religious upbringing. We dive into baptism, going to church, and the social aspect of religion. Get up on your feet, put on your best velvet suit, and listen!
August 28, 2012
Are the guys flying solo this week? Shhh…it’s our little secret. Dan Van Kirk delivers some stories that include Bin Laden’s translator wanting an apology from Lebron James, U.S. Olympic track star Nick Symmonds gunning for the world record of the Beer Mile, and a babysitter who decided to take a beauty nap in a hotel parking lot. So be sure to punch a waterfall, kill a spider, and enjoy this midweek snack!
August 28, 2012
Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider, and Mike Still have some unfinished business cards to attend to. So make yourself some garlic nachos and enjoy this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans!
August 28, 2012
Our next selection for How Did This Get Made? is a movie so bad we forgot it existed. This movie is the complete opposite of the original and boasts a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. We also answer some important listener questions and this time it’s personal. Plus, we announce the winners of the Summer Movie League! Be sure to join us for How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Bumbershoot this weekend in Seattle!
August 27, 2012
This week’s Comedy Bang Bang is a special co-host edition with none other than Werner Herzog! We’re also treated to the R&B stylings of the crowd pleasing Brent Weinbach! That’s not all, producer Scott Jeffries drops by to help keep the show on track and to promote the film Premium Rush. Plus, the guys become buddies during a game of Would You Rather? Don’t forget to pick up the Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE Summer Tour episodes!
August 24, 2012
Sklarbro Country is filled with lady energy this week thanks to our guest Julie Klausner! Julie tells us about being a pop-culture nut as a kid, how Patton Oswalt urged her to start her podcast, and why her twenties mirrored the show Girls. We ask why Maria Sharapova is selling candy and why Gino Romano is filing lawsuits against the Kardashian clan during Quick Hits! To share his side of the story, we are also joined by Bruce Jenner for the truth behind Gino Romano’s accusations.
August 24, 2012
We’re keeping it positive this week with newlywed Allison Miller! Allison talks about recent strange sorority happenings, how she took playing piano seriously as a child, and Toddlers & Tiaras. We also get into what the perfect date would be with Oprah! Enjoy!