Welcome to The Earwolf Challenge, America’s first reality podcast! For the next ten weeks Matt Besser and Engineer Frank will help us find the next Earwolf podcast, but for now let’s just get to know our competitors. Meet The Fort Podcast where comedians Mike, Kevin and Ed discuss girls and games and do sketches with comedian guests. Hear Bob and Dan of the aptly named Bob and Dan Cast and their request to be the underdog of the contest. Lastly, we hear from The Complete Guide to Everything, the podcast intent on putting Wikipedia out of business. We have seven more contestants to meet so stick around for the next two days and head to the forums to tell us what you think so far!

Stars- They’re just like us! Bobby Moynihan from Saturday Night Live joins us this week and proves his comedy nerd cred with an impressive knowledge of SNL history that will embarrass even the nerdiest of listeners. Our old friend Ozzie Patinkin (no relation) of the Bakery for Dogs returns and tells us about dog treats, dog costumes, dog amputation, dog guns, and so on and so forth. Another old friend is back: Hollywood Facts! It joins Would You Rather? in this episode that defies reality and begs the question “How far would you go for a Plane Break?”

The Apple Sisters have left their cozy den in Los Angeles and have ventured off to the seedy city of sin: Las Vegas! Distracted by shiny hotels and fancy breakfast buffets the girls are caught off guard by a very sensual beagle and his ties to a secret society. Can the sisters survive this scary situation? Listen in and you’ll find out!

I think all our listeners have the same question of Bob, and only Drew has been courageous enough to ask: How did he loose his virginity? The story is touching, and at times criminal, but beautiful nonetheless.

Peter Weller (“Robocop”, “Screamers”) chats with Kevin.

Prison! Cars! Folf! The Thrilling Adventure Hour’s co-scribe and all around lovely human being, BEN ACKER came on TLP and we all had a blast with words and putting them together in sentences and what not! If you’d like to be our fourth on the frolf course, and live in Los Angeles, leave a (nice) comment on this episode’s post on our facebook page – link to the left. Please have also “liked” our page – We’ll pick a winner on Saturday, July 16th – Frolf date TBD based on schedules. Happy frisbee-ing! Enjoy.

The ladies relive the tragic events of their July 4th, and talk to the always dapper and obscenely charming director of “Bridesmaids”, Paul Feig.

From time to time, Bob will use Affirmation Nation as a podium for some of his favorite tweets. This is the second of these Twitter Covers. Follow @BobDucca for more gems like these.

It seems like every time you click refresh on the Nerdist website there is new cool stuff happening. What started as a blog and transitioned into a podcast is now a television pilot, a live performance space at Meltown Comics, a podcasting network, and even a book! Chris Hardwick is here to try to discuss all of that as well as his partnership with Geek Chic and the economic difficulties of doing a podcast live. We even get Chris’ opinion on our new Earwolf Live App and a stellar suggestion for a new, simpler term to replace “download.” Listen to the episode and, as always, let us know what you think over on the forums!

Today we take a not-so-glamorous look at the seedy underbelly of, you guessed it, the theatre! The artform, as beautiful as it may be, is condusive to some of the most disgusting behavior imaginable and Drew, Daniel and Karen have seen it all. From the overzealous organ players to the children’s entertainer trying to make it in an adult production, we know how it goes. From serious performers like Richard Simmons and the Snapple lady to sad trainwrecks like the Jersey Shore folks, it’s all here. Everything but Reno Sweeney who was thankfully not cast in this episode.

Listener Nicole brings a very important issue to Affirmation Nation: Food Interfacing. Learn today how Bob manages his relationship with gluttony and food-based shame. Thanks Nicole!

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

We’re back for another week on Who Charted? and this week we have a guest who has just recently topped the charts as one half of Garfunkel & Oates: Kate Micucci! Kate tries her hand at Chart Roulette and discusses the movie chart in addition to helping us through our first ever college radio chart. What more could you want from the sweetest girl in all of comedy? Maybe a bonus cable television ratings chart? Well, since you asked so nicely, you can find that online at Earwolf.com where you can also submit your entries in the I Heal With My Steel video contest!

From time to time, Bob will use Affirmation Nation as a podium for some of his favorite tweets. This is the first of these Twitter Covers. Follow @BobDucca for more gems like these.

If there is anything Bob is an expert on, it’s being a step-father. Listener Benjamin seeks out his advice for relating to his own step-parent and receives a beautiful message of encouragement in response.

Comic book movies are huge right now! But unlike past summers with The Dark Knight, Kick-Ass, and Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, we’re stuck with Green Lantern and its whopping 27% on Rotten Tomatoes. Who knows why it’s such a failure, but I’m sure the dumb poem isn’t helping. Leave your better poems here on Earwolf and on Facebook.

It’s been five long months since “Weird Al” Yankovic last left his mark on Comedy Bang Bang. In that time he has released his highest charting album to date with Alpocalypse and he’s in studio to discuss the recording of the album as well as his worst gig ever and his nerdy relationship with groupies. It’s been even longer since Dame Sir Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber flounced his way into the show, and thank God he’s here to once again jazz up the Would You Rather theme song and offer up parody ideas to Al. If you haven’t yet, be sure to read How The Bread Is Made, Scott’s blog series about the making of Comedy Bang Bang.

Nick Kroll is one of the most prolific Earwolf guests, so he was destined to show up on Professor Blastoff! That is, if destiny exists. Destiny or fate, or karma, or astrology, or free will. It’s all up for grabs this week, along with a pre-posthumous message from Tig and Nick’s new “Weird Gypsy” character. I would say to enjoy it, but perhaps your enjoyment has already been determined. Trippy, right?

It’s Stars and Stripes Forever (or at least for one day) on The Apple Sisters as we celebrate our independence! The girls use their powers of performance to bring the listeners a look at the writing of the constitution. They even summon a visit from Mr. John Hancock himself! Which freedoms are you thankful for, lovely listeners? Leave them here on Earwolf, or over on The Apple Sisters’ facebook page.

Happy Fourth of July Laimewads! Our most patriotic gift to you is this glorious gem of a podcast with the super sharp and hilarious comedian, BLAINE CAPATCH! We talk drugs, meditation, waking nightmares and lots of other exciting uplifting family friendly* topics! (*If your family is all over the age of 18 and has a slightly twisted, dark sense of humor) Enjoy.

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

Inspired by the hit new song “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before,” Bob sends out his own love call on the winds of change that are always blowing. We love you all.

Two Comedy Bang Bangs in one week? Why, this must be a Christmas miracle! I bet this is how all those homeless people felt when David Guy Levy, producer of the upcoming film Terri, generously gave to the LA Food Bank this past Christmas. However, as you’ll learn from this episode, his donation was not completely selfless: He got to co-host Comedy Bang Bang! Along with mostly-enjoyed guest Harris Wittels and a special surprise guest he brought himself, David guides us through segments like Harris’ Phone Corner and the What’s Up Hot Dog Memorial Plugs. Be sure to see Terri this weekend! David supports us so let’s support him!

It’s a packed house in the Earwolf studio today! We have musical guest Ugly Duckling live in house who open the show with one of the best (if not THE best) Sklar-themed ciphers we’ve ever heard! They help us understand the Phillie Phanatic and freestyle a theme for Sklarbitration before we bring in Brian Unger to get political up in this joint! He offers a rare glimpse into the early days of The Daily Show and explains Crossfit to a confused and cynical room. Then you know how it is: Some Ron Artest chat, Woody Allen bits, Charlie Sheen revelations, and a final segment with our good friend and Haiku poet Tiger Woods. Why celebrate the long weekend with noisy fireworks or sweltering barbecues when you can spend it listening to Sklarbro Country?

Today we’d like to impart a message of hope with Glitter in the Garbage. Whether you’re feeling helpless in the face of distracted policemen, or frustrated by the incompetent customer support of your bank, we’ve all experienced the feeling of hopelessness. Sometimes all you’re trying to do is make sure the kids of today see a brighter, more milky tomorrow when the Faye Dunaways and Chloe Sevignys of the world get you down. But take a lesson from Drew, Mike, and Chris and soldier through it. We know you can make it! We love you!

We love all our Earwolf listeners and are impressed by their contributions to the network as fans. This episode celebrates those listeners by speaking to three of our biggest superfans: Dustin Martian, Julia Hays, and Mike McCawley. They all started listening at different times, for different reasons, and with different preferences, but they all make our jobs at Earwolf so much easier. Learn who your fellow listeners are and how they’ve developed relationships not only with Earwolf, but with each other as well. We’d love to hear your Earwolf stories in The Wolf Den forums!

Now that we’ve all become acquainted, Bob is ready to get very open and honest with all the listeners. Today he reads a particularly sensitive selection from his diary entitled “The Slippery Slope of Comparison.”

Eardrop is a daily uncensored morsel of comedy for our Earwolves to enjoy for five minutes or so a day.

Andy Kindler is one of the best in the business, skilled at mauling the mediocre and skewering the sub-par, but is he any match against Mr. Popper’s Penguins and Pitbull? Yes. Moving on. We visit U.S. iTunes for a look at their top singles before finding our way to the cinema and eventually to the pub for a round of darts. Fans of Andy surely won’t be surprised by his views on The Zookeeper or his impression of Brody Stevens, but you might not guess his opinion of Russell Brand or feelings for Adele. Be sure to visit Earwolf to hear the July 4th Birthday chart and to submit your entries in the I Heal with My Steel Video Contest.

Happy to help those in need, Bob has taken to answering letters from some of our listeners. Today’s letter comes from Mike, a nice guy in need of a great friend. Best of luck, Mike!