It’s time for yet another listener letter. Listener Johnny has been experiencing something odd when he walks. Should he go to the hospital? Dr. Bob doles out medical advice that I think we can all take to heart, or at least to knee.

When the most striking attributes of a film are its too-loud eating sounds and hot dog centric bloopers, you know it’s a prime candidate for How Did This Get Made?! This week Jackie Clarke joins Paul, June, and Jason to travel through the cheese caves and baby pools that populate this JLo flick. If you were concerned by the drinking, put off by the pratfalls, or curious about bush sightings, you are not alone! Listen in and maybe, just maybe, you’ll hear your own backup plan.

Bob’s poem therapy has been picking up steam as of late and he is back with yet another of his brilliant writings. We should all be so lucky to find a friend like Wrinkles the Hairless Cat.

Jesse Thorn and Paul F. Tompkins both host popular podcasts with unique concepts and compelling content, so who better to judge this week’s challenge? No topic is left uncovered as the judges critique the submissions for their originality, sound quality, sketch writing, likeability, and more. Will your favorite show make it to Week 4? Tune in tomorrow to hear the judges’ final ruling.

If you downloaded this podcast, you either own or have access to a computer. But how does it work? Is your tower full of mythical creatures who make everything work, or does it have to do with quarks and other subatomic particles? Professor Blastoff’s resident researcher and computer expert Aaron Burrell joins the gang to discuss clouds and hard drives and F1 and everything else computer science entails. But don’t be too scared of all the binary talk and java-script, Kyle will lay out all the facts for you with yet another of his classic riddles.

Paul Rudd freestyle raps in this episode. There is a lot more I could tell you, but that should have sold it. Does he talk with David Wain and Ken Marino about Wet Hot American Summer? Yes, of course, but he also freestyle raps. They play What Am I Thinking? and Would You Rather? but you probably already know that because you’re already listening because I told you that Paul Rudd freestyle raps in this episode. Kind of a lot. What else needs to be said?

We’ve got yet another product review for you today. Bob recently had an experience with Erdogyne ProFlex Soft Cap Elbow Pads and, well, just listen to what he has to say. Remember folks, elbow pad density is no laughing matter!

It’s time to liven the show up with a boost of potassium! Thus we present The Banana Brothers, three handsome men who join the girls this week to discuss, well, men! What to do when you’re around them, why they get to go to war and ladies don’t, and all your other burning questions about the opposite sex will be answered. If you’re in Los Angeles tonight, July 25th, be sure to see The Apple Sisters perform at Largo at the Coronet. If you think their dancing sounds good on the radio, wait ’till you see their moves on stage!

It’s Week 3 of The Earwolf Challenge and we’re down to nine contestants who will compete this week over show content. Meaning? There must be a reason for someone to listen to your podcast, and some reasons are more compelling others. In today’s coaching session you’ll hear some contestants struggle to explain their podcast or wonder how they can consolidate the theme into two minutes. Listen tomorrow to hear their submissions with guest judges Paul F. Tompkins and Jesse Thorn.

Comedian, actor, musician, and LEGEND. This man is comedy royalty and should require no introduction, but just in case: Spinal Tap, Planes Trains Automobiles, For Your Consideration… heck, he was Lenny on “Laverne and Shirley”! Comedy LEGEND.

He’s one of the funniest and most fun-to-watch improvisers in the game and on top of that, he and his talented wife adopted their puppy from Elizabeth’s rescue – it’s safe to say that comedy performer EUGENE CORDERO is on Totally Laime’s awesome people list. So happy to have him on and discuss dogs (naturally), muai thai, and whether or not Psychic Andy was hit on by a prostitute. Enjoy!

An exasperated mom decides that her daughter WILL nap in her crib by the end of the week.

The ladies speak to Nick Kroll about love, his sizzing career, and playing Pharoah … in SPANISH … and Beverly generously offers to take Ronna’s AmEx miles off her hands.

Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!

Listener Mike has recently gone on one of life’s scariest roller coasters: Breaking up with a loved one. If you are also dealing with the rejection and pain that comes along with lost affection, take solace in Bob’s advice and hopefully you can begin to heal.

Like Cristian Vasquez Martinez returning from the Dominican Republic, Randy and Jason are here to import high quality, uncut comedy from the calming shores of Sklarbro Country. Unlike Cristian the guys aren’t putting all their eggs in one basket (or pair of sneakers): We have THREE excellent guests this week! First, listeners can get their Cheap Seats fix with a call from Michael “Waxy Lou” Floorwax who tells us how he and Steve Garvey came to work together. Next up is Myq “The Linguist” Kaplan who offers up the most impressive list of Sklar puns since the show’s inception one short year ago. Finally we have possibly the most impressive guest to date, Michael “Victory” Caine who, if we can be honest, should have coached the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team. I know this is a lot to look forward to, so be sure to use the restroom BEFORE you listen!

Jeff is back once again from his apartment to give us all a quick run down of Earwolf news. Topics of the day: The Earwolf Challenge, our FunnyorDie partnership, and our forthcoming advisory board. Of course, it wouldn’t be The Wolf Den without “Preachy Jeff” and his advice for young entrepreneurs looking for mentors. Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive of Earwolf. We’re excited to keep growing and evolving!

Today we give our listeners yet another guided meditation led by Mr. Bob Ducca. Put on your comfiest orthopedic pajamas, pour yourself a warm cup of tea (but not too warm!) and relax.

Like a proud preggo with her first ultrasound, Drew, Nicol and Sona are bringing you some sketch comedy whether you like it or not! You can try to avoid it like a salesman at the opera, but pretty soon you’ll be lulled in by the gentle tones and your fate will be inescapable! You get another episode of The Actor’s Little Corner, so take an Ativan and try to relax. We’ll make this as painless as possible.

Jeff is back once again from his apartment to give us all a quick run down of Earwolf news. Topics of the day: The Earwolf Challenge, our FunnyorDie partnership, and our forthcoming advisory board. Of course, it wouldn’t be The Wolf Den without “Preachy Jeff” and his advice for young entrepreneurs looking for mentors. Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive of Earwolf. We’re excited to keep growing and evolving!

Our first elimination week comes to a close with, well, an elimination. As tough as it was, our judges have chosen the three weakest intros and unfortunately one will leave the competition. Did we make the right call? Who are your favorites so far? Talk it up in the forums and on Facebook.

Marc Maron: Comedian, Podcaster, Country Singer-Songwriter? Marc joins us this week half to discuss country music and movies and half to impress his girlfriend. I think between his story of tearing up during Chopped and reflections on his time spent in Graceland he proves his worth, even if he isn’t the best Chart Dart player in the world. He even sticks around for a bonus chart honoring Kulap’s proud heritage (sort of). Pop in a lozenge and enjoy!

Freedom is the most beautiful gift this world has to offer. By contrast, strictly-enforced limitations are hell on earth. Take joy in your freedoms while Bob lists that which he is no longer allowed to do.

Now that Matt has coached our wonderful contestants, let’s check in and see what they come up with! Our guest judges are Jason Sklar from Sklarbro Country and Jimmy Pardo from Never Not Funny who join Matt to see which theme songs work, which intros are too long, and who have the contest in the bag. Check in tomorrow to hear the bottom three podcasts and to learn who is going home.

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Professor Blastoff! Tig, Kyle and David welcome Mike Wiebe from The Riverboat Gamblers to talk about g-g-g-ghosts and the otherwise occult. Ouija boards are discussed, as are UFOs, John Edward and hot dogs. Even seemingly sane people have seen and experienced ghosts so don’t be too scared to listen. Keep your ears open for the crying of ghost babies and the jingling of ghost cheeses.

At some point between Selena and American Idol, JLo began to fancy herself a comedian. This revelation blessed us with awful films like The Wedding Planner, Monster-in-Law, and this week’s movie The Back-up Plan. Don’t start making up excuses to miss this movie, unless of course you’re going to send them in to be read on air. Enjoy and see you next week!

Today Bob offers up a product review for the Men’s Cronus Hook-and-Loop Slipper by Propet. If you’re experiencing any slipper-based discomfort, tarry not and listen before it’s too late!

We begin our second week of The Earwolf Challenge with our first elimination round. We’ve asked all ten of our contestants to send in the opening of their podcast, be it a theme song or spoken introduction, and the lowest ranking competitor will be sent home. We start the week off with a coaching session so be sure to join us tomorrow to hear the resulting intros with special guest judges Jason Sklar and Jimmy Pardo.

The Earwolf studio is experiencing a British Invasion! They’re coming to Attack the Block and we’re too Spaced to call the Hot Fuzz. It feels like Earwolf Vs. The World and hopefully we won’t end up (Shaun of the) Dead (okay, I’m done now). Joe Cornish and Edgar Wright are our special guests who earn their keep in a heated game of Hollywood Facts and a rousing round of Would You Rather. Representing for the US of A is songwriter and entrepreneur Martin Riley who helps us with the creative process of penning a tune for a special occasion. Go see Attack the Block and check out Martin’s friend Matt Besser on Earwolf’s very own competition show The Earwolf Challenge.

As summer waxes and the Great Depression wanes, it seems like the perfect time to get out of town and relax! Unfortunately, the Apple Sisters are too committed to bringing you a great show every week so they don’t have time for a week off! Thus we present to you the Staycation episode, a chance to escape reality all while plugged into your radio. Grab a towel from Buddy’s Beach Blow-Out and follow the girls as they take a mental trip to Hawaii! Postcards can be sent to the ladies on Facebook and here on the Earwolf forums and be sure to see them live at Largo on July 25 (tickets available at Laughstub).