Beautiful Stories
Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata
Big Grande Teachers’ Lounge
Bitch Sesh
Comedy Bang Bang
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
Factually! with Adam Conover
Get Rich Nick
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
Hello From The Magic Tavern
Hollywood Handbook
Homophilia
How Did This Get Made?
How Did This Get Played?
improv4humans
Never Not Funny
Off Book: The Improvised Musical
Office Ladies
Queery with Cameron Esposito
Scam Goddess
Spanish Aquí Presents
The Three Questions with Andy Richter
Threedom
Throwing Shade
Unspooled
Who Charted?
Yo, Is This Racist?
Jean Villepique
Jean Villepique is a New Jersey-born Chicago-style improviser. She studied with Del Close at iO and wrote and performed in five reviews for The Second City in Chicago. She is currently a regular performer at the UCB Franklin in Soundtrack Friday nights in Los Angeles.
Jean has worked on such shows as The Office, 30 Rock, Modern Family, Up All Night, Playing House, The Comedians and Workaholics and has written several solo shows which she performed at the UCB, including: Who Cares? Christmas is Ruined, and This Is A Show, Sorry!
Guest Appearances
Charleston, South Carolina
Paul F. Tompkins says hello and goodbye on this edition of Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s very special guest is Spontaneanation’s first and final guest, Busy Philipps of Busy Tonight! They chat about what Busy’s themed restaurant would be and why. Then,…
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Property Yeti Brothers (w/ Jean Villepique)
The lovely and talented Jean Villepique (AP Bio, Sharp Objects) hits the stage with Jess and Zach this week for an icy new musical with Buzzfeed listicles, yetis, Hell('s Kitchen) and more. With songs like "PropertyPropertyProperty.com", "Perfect For Kelsey" and "Living Wage", you won't…
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Backstage at an Adult Community Center Talent Show
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners right under the wire to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is Kaitlin Olson of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia and The Mick! Kaitlin chats about what her spirit animal would be if she has…
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Times Square New York City
Paul F. Tompkins is reunited with his listeners on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is comedian/improviser Nicole Byer of Nailed It! and Loosely Exactly Nicole! Nicole chats about who she would kill first if The Purge were real, why she…
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336: Religious Doctors Refusing Care, Handmaid’s Tale Lingerie, Guest Jean Villepique
Erin shows off her Hollywood side as Bryan shares his trip to the Hammer Museum on this week’s Throwing Shade! First, Bryan discusses the Trump Administration’s HHS policy allowing doctors to claim “religious exemptions” - and refuse treatment to LGBTQ patients. Then,…
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Jean Villepique - Spotlight On: Jenelle Pierce
Marina Del Rey Public High’s conflict resolution counselor Jenelle Pierce (Jean Villepique) joins Marissa and Listler this week to talk about her role as a “fight facilitator.” We’ll hear about Jenelle’s combat training before getting some tips for fighting flashers during “What’s…
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Jury Deliberations
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone who can hear his voice on this week’s Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is This American Life host and producer Ira Glass! They chat about what memory from Ira’s childhood he wishes he could change,…
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Karaoke Night at A Small Logging Town Tavern
Paul F. Tompkins keeps his cool on this week’s Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special return guest is Scott Aukerman of Comedy Bang! Bang! They chat about something Scott’s hometown is known for, students mostly being interested in the famous people Scott knows when…
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A Covered Wagon Fording A River
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentlemen back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is actor and comedian Ennis Esmer of Red Oaks and Blindspot! They chat about when it was the last time Ennis vomited, running home fast after getting drunk…
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Panic Room
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentleman to this new experience of your life known as Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guests are Katy Colloton and Katie O'Brien of TV Land’s Teachers! They chat about what song they always have stuck in…
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The Break Room Of A Very Busy Quiznos
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes folks, friends, and customers to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special return guest is podcaster, TV host, and author Dave Holmes! They chat about what clubs Dave was a part of in high school, how he was able to…
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Salem, Oregon Comic Shop
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends and lovers to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special return guest is the hilarious Ron Funches! They chat about what Ron bought with his own money as a child, the grisly aspects of working…
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East NYC Village
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who feel that they need to be welcomed to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Oscar Nunez of The Office and People of Earth! They chat about why Oscar cares about God,…
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State Fair: Live from Largo
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the live audience and unseen listeners back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul’s special returning guest is Kumail Nanjiani of The Meltdown with Jonah and…
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Under A Big Rain Storm
Paul F. Tompkins does NOT exclude entrance to anyone in the world to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guests AND improvisers are SPONT regulars Little Janet Varney & Jean Villepique, aka The Jayvees! They chat about what fulfills them,…
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Concession Stand
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you all personally without the help of any flunkies to this week's episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Rhea Butcher of Seeso's Take My Wife and Put Your Hands Together! They chat about Rhea's recurring dreams,…
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The King of Prussia Mall on Opening Weekend
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who who hear his disembodied voice to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Kristian Bruun of Orphan Black! They chat about whose hair he'd like to find in his soup, his childhood…
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Hamilton on Broadway
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes those near and far to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special returning guest is Busy Philipps of HBO's Vice Principals! They chat about whether or not her child self would like her adult self, what…
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Land Rover
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you all back to the safe place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Mary Holland of Wild Horses and Blunt Talk! They chat about whether Mary's parents' divorce was her fault, growing up in a radiologist…
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Tesla Charging Station: Live from Largo
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful real people of Los Angeles AND the internet to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul’s special guest is Keegan-Michael Key of Key and Peele!…
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Margaritaville
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone in the world, including people he knows, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is Jerry Minor of Mr. Show and Saturday Night Live! They chat about Jerry's million-dollar idea, why Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate birthdays, and…
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Pet Store, Post Robbery
Paul F. Tompkins wishes all of you here and in heaven a Happy New Year and a grand return to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is humorist David Rees of Going Deep with David Rees! They chat about the best gift David's ever given,…
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Inside a 40 Year-Old Woman's Purse
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all, the many, the few, the high, and the low back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is comedian/improviser/writer Eliza Skinner of Turnt Up! and The Late Late Show with James Corden! They chat about the glamour…
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Freeport, Illinois
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone to unwrap the Christmas gift of a new SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is Ravi Patel of Grandfathered and Meet the Patels! They chat about Ravi's secret girlfriend, what's going on with Mario Lopez, and the difficulty of taking…
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Storage Room In Back Of Hot Dog Stand
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone, including people not listening, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is the Academy Award-winning Jim Rash of Community! They chat about Jim's greatest mistake, when he learned that he was adopted, and what TV show he'd save with…
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Sport Club: Live from Largo
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the beautiful people of Los Angeles AND the internet to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul’s special guest is Kumail Nanjiani of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail and HBO’s…
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A Clown Cemetery
Paul F. Tompkins compliments you with a sincere “good job” since you made it to this place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is comedian, actor, writer Bob Kerr of This Hour Has 22 Minutes! They chat about Bob’s dream career of…
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A Snorkeling Excursion Ticket Kiosk
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the internet back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is stand-up comedian Jen Kirkman aka The Pod F. Tompkast's Southie! They chat about whether ghosts exist or not, why Jen's mother calls her a miracle baby, and the…
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The Waiting Room at An Oil Change Place
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all his brothers he hasn’t met yet, including women, back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul’s special guest is hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle! They chat about social anxiety, merch booths guidelines, and pizza day in high school. Paul is…
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A UFC Weigh-In
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes adults and children of all genders but NOT pets to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Kaitlin Olson of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! They chat about Kaitlin’s favorite invention, changing into soft clothes at home,…
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Fart Sounds!
Synchronicity is in the air ya’ll! Our guest, the master improviser JEAN VILLEPIQUE is chock full of beauty, comedy chops, and the most delightful energy which made this an incredibly fun episode! We start with farts and end with murder dreams and…
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