Latest Episodes
April 28, 2022
Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins Jameela this week to discuss her recent diagnosis of bipolar 2, embracing medication, processing the stigma around bipolar to write a stand-up special around it, her relationship with food and finding intuitive eating, wishing for more open-ness around plastic surgery, what a “clelfi” is and why it is so revolutionary, and more.
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April 27, 2022
Scott, Paul & Lauren discuss jumping on an elevator and presidents on currency before playing French Toast.
April 27, 2022
This week we’re poolside with Michelle in Miami, and it’s almost like going on a little vacation with your ears. Join us with a lil day drinkie as – in addition to their usual genius stupidity – Dan and her unpack the emotional baggage of the Funny Girl reviews. Then we summon the world’s funniest person, Vanessa Bayer, to chat about her new Showtime series “I Love That For You,” debate the merits of British children, and delve into their shared passion: The Home Shopping Network. This ep normally retails for $19.99 but today it’s FREE. Order now.
April 27, 2022
Amy & Paul podcast about podcasting about 2002’s head-spinning meta comedy Adaptation! They relate to Nicolas-Cage-as-Charlie-Kaufman’s inner monologue, learn what Robert McKee thought of his depiction in the film, and debate whether the third act makes or undermines the whole piece. Plus: Thoughts on Lily Tomlin’s career.
Next week we kick off a month of Ani-May-Tion with Akira! You can join the conversation for this series on the Unspooled Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unspooledpodcast, and on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6. Learn more about the show at unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. You can also listen to our Stitcher Premium game show Screen Test right now at https://www.stitcher.com/show/unspooled-screen-test, and apply to be a contestant at unspooledpod@gmail.com!
April 27, 2022
Conan chats with Melissa from Detroit about risking life and limb building picture frames and what to do with the scrap wood left over.
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April 27, 2022
Myles McCabe of ME REX joins Danielle Schneider and Matt Besser for a special LIVE improv4humans from SXSW 2022! Myles performs songs that inspire scenes about a one-woman karaoke show, a never-ending party, and Tom Petty stuck in a treehouse. Plus, cheating the streaming algorithm, a dead relative gets buried in a Pet Semetary, and a restaurant that exclusively serves names.
April 26, 2022
This week we’re breaking down “The Banker.” Since Dunder Mifflin is being sold, an investment banker visits the office to talk with HR, a.k.a. Toby. And what do ya know? It’s a clip show! Actor David Costabile (“Breaking Bad,” “Billions,” “The Wire”) sends in clips about his experience playing the banker, Eric Ward. Jenna breaks down the history of clip shows on television, Angela gives a list of the most popular books people read while on the toilet and we also learn the Top 5 “Office” quotes that fans loved up to the airing of this episode. So knit a sweater for a kitten and find out why this was the only clip show episode of “The Office.”
April 26, 2022
The IPCC Report is one of the biggest, most important scientific projects ever undertaken by humankind, bringing together thousands of scientists from around the world to collect and evaluate our most up-to-date knowledge on climate change. Today on the show, Adam speaks with one of the lead authors of that report, Sarah Burch. Sarah explains where we are, where we’re headed, and what we can do to stop it, straight from the horse’s mouth; and she shares why she is optimistic about humanity’s future. You can follow her work at @SarahLynnBurch.
April 26, 2022
This week comedian and real-life mermaid, Nicole Byer (Best Friends podcast, NBC’s Grand Crew) joins June and Jessica and let us tell you we cover IT ALL! First, June has allergies and looks to Jess and Nicole for direction on her new identity as an allergy haver, and Nicole fills us in on why her voice is so sexy and gives us a review of the Vegas stage production of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then, Nicole dishes about the dog that ruined her SATs and all the movies she hasn’t seen. Finally, June and Nicole bond over the wild yet wonderful sh*t that happens in acting school. Remember Deep Divers, sometimes you’re a mermaid, and sometimes you’re just seaweed on the floor.
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April 26, 2022
What was it like to trans gender if you were living in 18th or 19th century England or America? This week, Professor Jen Manion joins Jonathan to explore the world of “female husbands,” people who were raised as girls but lived as men. Listen in to learn about these resilient individuals’ lives; how they were treated by their partners and the press; and how they paved the way for queer and trans communities today.
Jen Manion is a writer, historian, and advocate whose work examines the role of gender and sexuality in American life. Jen was the first in their family to graduate from college and is now a Professor at Amherst College.
You can follow Professor Manion on Twitter @activisthistory, on Instagram @manionjen,and at www.jenmanion.com. And make sure to grab a copy of Female Husbands, published by Cambridge University Press.
Want to learn more? Here are some resources referenced in the episode:
Library of Congress Digital Archives
Some additions to your watch (and reading!) lists:
And more resources Professor Manion recommends:
Transgender Children in Antebellum America (OutHistory.org)
Histories of Sexuality and the Carceral State (NOTCHES)
The Performance of Transgender Inclusion(Public Seminar)
Don’t Pop the Champagne Yet on “They”(Public Seminar)
Why Do You Call Us Ladies?(Public Seminar)
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April 26, 2022
Largo Concrete anyone? In this live episode, Sasheer explains her struggle with spacial awareness and how it saved her from a teacher asking TOO many questions, Sasheer thinking she could have a nice time AND get up early, Nicole’s sleep moans on the plane, Sasheer’s new plane husband, and the difference between plush and soft (one is fatphobic!). Sasheer introduces us to a new game, we take a quiz to see if their tastebuds are trashy, and answers listener and audience questions – including how to tell the real Sasheer apart from a fake one, dealing with a co-worker/friend who ghosts you, how to properly send off a best friend who is moving away, and more. PLUS – a favorite caller drops in to say hi and give us some updates on White Brian!
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April 25, 2022
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Vinny Thomas joins us to discuss Gerry Cotten, the infamous Crypto King. Gerry created the crypto currency exchange, “QuadrigaCX,” later to leave users with no access to their funds after his mysterious and controversial death. Plus, scammers are now using deep-fake technology to impersonate people.
Research by Kaelyn Brandt.
Sources:
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/11/the-strange-tale-of-quadriga-gerald-cotten
https://www.coindesk.com/video/recent-videos/the-story-behind-quadrigacx-and-netflixs-crypto-king/
Netflix’s Crypto King
April 25, 2022
Geth speaks with charming, identical twin geniuses about “twin hopping,” fraternal twin frauds, and who would play them in a film. They get into twin shenanigans like convincing people that identical twins don’t have belly buttons. Chris pitches ideas for a twin hosted podcast. They also discuss their jobs including working in national security and creating virtual reality textbook illustrations.
April 25, 2022
Author and Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up as an only child, being known on TV, her New York Times column and more!
April 25, 2022
For the Season Two finale, Samantha Bee sits down with actor Pamela Adlon to talk about ending her show Better Things, why Mother’s Day is the worst day of the year, 80s afterschool specials and making enough lasagna to feed the fire department.
April 24, 2022
Beloved contest winner Claudia O’Doherty joins Scott once again to talk about fish fingers, how her mom helped her get on the pirate show Our Flag Means Death, and her new show Killing It. Then, athlete/actor O.J. Simpson returns to talk about being Scott’s neighbor, corn mazes, and how he’s been staying safe during lockdown. Plus, film reviewers Kelvin and Travis drop by to share some of their favorite Letterboxd reviews.
April 24, 2022
Nick, Heather and Matt gotta go fast with this month’s We Play, You Play, Sonic the Hedgehog 2! They talk about the game’s longevity as a high watermark for the series, what makes a good Sonic game, and we hear from some listeners in the ReYOU Crew! Plus, a look ahead at next Month’s theme…
April 24, 2022
Recorded LIVE from Irving Plaza in New York, Abbi Jacobson (Broad City, Disenchantment) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the story of Pretzie and Arnold Strong aka Schwarzenegger in Hercules in New York! They’ll cover everything from Arnold’s awkward flirting, Hercules vs. the bear in Central Park, the moment of clear genius during the chariot race scene, and Pretzie’s ending monologue. Plus, everyone in the crowd shows off their best Hercules impression during audience Q&As!
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April 24, 2022
Doug tried a novel approach to iron out some communication issues with Joan. Meanwhile, Joan and Burnt try to come up with a season finale cliffhanger. Plus, special guest John (Mitch Silpa) explains why he’s desperately searching for the best tiramisu in Dignity Falls.
April 24, 2022
Actress Molly Shannon feels proud to be Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Molly sits down with Conan to talk about being a child stowaway, the reckless physicality of Mary Katherine Gallagher, and her new memoir Hello, Molly! Later, Matt Gourley shares comments from a lustful thread on the Conan subreddit.
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April 24, 2022
Chef Christina Wilson sits down with Cameron to discuss getting cast on Hell’s Kitchen, working under Gordon Ramsay, and how cooking competition shows have helped push gender balance in the world of professional chefs.
April 24, 2022
In a special Unspooled, Paul & Amy enlist Keith Phipps (author of “Age Of Cage”) to narrow down which Nicolas Cage performances deserve to be sent to space. Tune in to find out which Cage film we’ll cover this Thursday!
April 22, 2022
April 21, 2022
Imagine a very creative sixth grader decided to do a musical book report on Princess Diana, and you get the 2021 film, Diana: The Musical! Recorded live at the Largo in Los Angeles, Paul declares his love of the film’s stage design and gives us a taste of his British accent which is completely chuffed now, innit bruv? June schools Paul and Jason on the history of the Royals and Jason ponders if Paul reveals TOO MUCH of his personal information.
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April 21, 2022
Looking for the best comedy podcasts? Earwolf Presents showcases our talented hosts and our favorite episodes from the Earwolf universe! Let us surprise you!
Here is: Atlas Obscura, one of our Stitcher storytelling greats. An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories.
This episode: The grooves cut in this road outside Lancaster, CA play the finale of the William Tell Overture. A story by Earwolf Senior Producer Kimmie Gregory.
April 21, 2022
EP. 107 — What You Should Know About The Birth Control Pill with Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein
Guest Ricki Lake Abby Epstein
Documentarians Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake join Jameela this week to discuss their documentary –The Business Of Birth Control. They discuss the history of the contraceptive pill, how many of its side effects have been downplayed by Big Pharma, the dangers surrounding the birth control pill, the importance of women being able to make an informed choice, why the media refuses to talk about this documentary, and more.
**DISCLAIMER – To be clear, this episode is not anti-pill. It is pro-contraceptive pills but also pro-informed consent, pro-transparency, pro-accountability, and pro-more effort to make the pill as safe as possible.
To watch The Business of Birth Control, go to https://www.thebusinessof.life/the-business-of-birth-control.
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April 20, 2022
Scott, Paul & Lauren discuss a Walk of Fame ceremony and TV shows they watched as kids before playing Anchors Away.
April 20, 2022
America’s Funny Girl is back! (Mich.) And the country has welcomed her back with open arms, unless you’re playing God at the United lounge, and then those arms are most definitely closed. Bright side: Mich & Dan scam a billion dollar members club out of a pizza… Plus Michelle’s hottest straight male comedian friend Dylan Palladino joins to do what he does best: Unpack his many failed dates! And provide some support. Friends with benefits?? As someone without health insurance, Michelle is interested! All this and more on this week’s unforgettable-ish episode.
April 20, 2022
Paul & Amy crush 1982’s Arnold Schwarzenegger pulp fantasy Conan The Barbarian! They learn the purpose of the Wheel Of Pain, praise the operatic storytelling of Basil Poledouris’s score, and try to pinpoint the moment where Arnold became a movie star. Plus: is Batman 1989 a kid’s movie?
Next week we take a detour into the career of Nicolas Cage! You can join the conversation for this series on theUnspooled Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unspooledpodcast, and on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6. Learn more about the show at unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. You can also listen to our Stitcher Premium game show Screen Test right now at https://www.stitcher.com/show/unspooled-screen-test, and apply to be a contestant at unspooledpod@gmail.com!
April 20, 2022
Conan talks to Chris from Wilmette, IL about working as a North Pole expedition guide and whether Conan could handle life in the Arctic.
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