“It takes a toll on you quickly.” On her 22nd birthday, a former model who became a flight attendant talks to Gethard about her old career (scouted at a Jonas Brothers concert) and her new career (don’t go barefoot into the airplane bathroom).

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Happy Paul F. Days! Happy Parker Days! Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen) join Zach and Jess once again for an all new musical packed with a Christmas Flamingo, poison dart frogs, and more. With songs like “Do You Know About A Christmas Flamingo?”, “Pantone, Peloton, Pantene the Shampoo”, and “Give Them A Little Jingle and See If They’ll Flamingo With You”, it’s the only musical inspired by a Christmas Flamingo you’ll need to listen to!

This week the Nicks search for a way to be Holiday Elves. And yes, “Holiday Elf” is redundant since elves that aren’t part of the holidays are either creepy or cookies. Nevertheless, Jonathan Morvay, comedian and holiday-seasoned elf, stops by to give insight into elf gigs if that’s something on your wish list. Then, the Nick’s try to get elf jobs by referral, accosting a Santa Village, and cold-calling businesses. All this plus a holiday giveaway where you the listener can take part and win! So put on your pointy ears and stupid looking shoes and join us for a holiday episode that embodies what this season is all about, getting rich!

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TATIANA MASLANY joins The Boys to perform some dramatic scenes.

What happened to Stew? Feat. Lilan Bowden.

Comedian, writer, and director Mike Birbiglia talks with Andy Richter about great screenwriting teachers, facing his own mortality at an early age, and transitioning into the world of one-man performance on and off-Broadway. Plus, Mike discusses how becoming a parent informed his latest show Mike Birbiglia: The New One.

Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason “The Dink Dink Man” Mantzoukas, intern Gino Lambardo, Scott’s nephew Todd, historian Darren Matichek, Santa Claus, Pokémon trainer Dash Grabum, country band Memphis Kansas Breeze, and so many more! Plus, indie pop band Electric Guest returns to perform a few of their favorite songs.

The boys finally confront the terrifying entity who has been skulking around the school.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
The Lurking Phantom: Kevin Sciretta
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai
Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz
Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas
Editor: Anna Havermann
Special Assistance: Ryan DiGiorgi
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Theme Music: Andy Poland

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Writing is magic. It is a beautiful, impressive, artsy-fartsy pursuit…AND a way screenwriters and novelists take weird shots at their enemies. On this episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers Ben Joseph and Chase Mitchell for a look at world-famous villains and monsters created to insult real people. From Godzilla to Goldfinger to the funniest galactic adventure ever written, get ready to learn how Pent-Up Writer Anger generated some of the all-time best evil characters.

Footnotes: https://www.cracked.com/podcast/14-villains-monsters-created-to-insult-real-people/

Carl Tart (Drunk History, Comedy Bang Bang) joins Nick and Heather to discuss Mutant League Football. They talk about side quests in modern sports games, the in-game advantages popular players tend to get, and more.

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Writer Amy Spalding sits down with Cameron to discuss her day job in marketing, not feeling accepted, and bi identity.

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey get in bed with Nick and Megan to talk about late-night talk show stories, side jobs and on-set injuries at The Office.

Comedian John Mulaney feels falsely modest about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

John and Conan sit down to talk about growing up in a family trapped in the 1950s, the power of dressing well, fulfilling a lifelong dream of a career in comedy, and the rewarding experience of creating his new Netflix show John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch. Later, Conan and his team share their formative cinematic experiences.

Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821.

Is Irish step dancing badly represented in High Strung? Find this out and more on this week’s mini-sode! Paul opens up the Explanation Hope Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions for High Strung, and opens up the Mail Bag. Plus, find out which movie we will be watching next week!

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Youtuber, comedian, & actor/director Brandon Rogers joins Matt and Dave to chat about screening his own films in high school, the agony of retail culture, blowing up on Vine (without being credited), making genuine friends and family in the YouTube community, and being inspired by Joan Rivers to say “yes.” Plus, flirty Instagram DMs, coming out without judgment, living for constructive feedback, and why a dry sense of humor is absolutely essential in a partner.

Andrew Heaton and Sarah Pappalardo join Negin to discuss the latest on impeachment hearings and whether Baby Yoda should run for office. Then they dissect the rise of sassy “Mommy Merch” and Nicolas Kristof’s article, The 4 Secrets of Success.

Casey and Danielle are alone in the nook and on fire about Demi Moore’s autobiography, Kenya’s All Edge’s Matter protest and Jen from New Jersey’s SNL worthy impressions. And just like Oprah and Michelle Obama they’re going to tour this summer! Tickets available as of Friday for shows in Philly, DC, Atlanta, Boston and Chicago! 

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Paul & Amy continue the Best Of The Decade miniseries, picking their favorite films from each year of the 2010s! This episode covers the years 2013-2015, and they’ll discuss a visionary action film, a super-low-budget indie gem, and an inescapable musical among many others. Plus: a critical eye on this year’s Golden Globe nominations.

Next episode, we’re pausing the miniseries for a week to cover the original Star Wars. Tell us your favorite minor Star Wars character! Call the Unspooled voicemail line at 747-666-5824 with your answer. Follow us on Twitter @Unspooled, get more info at unspooledpod.com and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Photo credit: Kim Troxall

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Scott, Paul and Lauren discuss birth names, weird dreams, and play 21.

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This week Joel and Mitra offer advice to a renter seeking revenge on their landlord, a senior in high school who doesn’t want to date anyone in her school, an improviser who has a crush on her teammate’s girlfriend, and more.

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To keep the Paul F. Days tradition going, we have Paul F. Tompkins back on the pod for a very special and festive aeronautical bonus episode for Sleepy Babies new and old!

Colonial crimes, wigging out, and holiday self-care on this week’s Throwing Shade! Bryan talks about soccer player Megan Rapinoe, who was named Sports Illustrated’s ‘Sportsperson of the Year,’ and her use of the platform to speak out against racism, homophobia, and the lack of diversity within FIFA. Then, he and Erin discuss Merriam-Webster’s designation of ‘They’ as its Word of the Year, and later, Erin gets into the grit with Kentucky’s abortion ultrasound law, which has been permitted to stand after the Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge against it.

And make sure to check out Deeper Shade of Shade on Stitcher Premium, where Bryan and Erin interview their favorite friends of the show. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/shade and use promo code ‘SHADE’.

On this week’s improv4humans, Matt Besser welcomes Mark Sargent, star of the Netflix flat earth documentary “Behind the Curve,” along with infinite-plane theorist Phil Graham, former physics teacher Sean Peters, and coin theorist Chuck Crenshaw to explore the different factions and theories relating to the idea of a Flat Earth. They debate everything from the truth about Antarctica to the power of phone numbers and more, agreeing on only one thing: the Earth is NOT a globe.

Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.

Hitting the small screen with Brad Morris.

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This week on Factually!, author Matt Stoller joins Adam to discuss corporate monopolies in entertainment, why we should be breaking up Disney and how concentrated power is so problematic.

The Teachers discuss Todd’s audition for a dating show and Sam’s big Black Friday haul. Later, student Braden (Mary Sasson) spends part of his detention with The Teachers to learn a few lessons. 

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Andrew, Tawny and Producer Emeritus Zig speak with comedian Jane Kim (UCB) about the racist state of Hollywood and answer listener voicemails about well-meaning white people who accidentally fuck up, Dads trying to speak Spanish to restaurant staff and how to tell if you’re being an “ignorant white dumbass”. Hit us up with your racism-related questions: 323-389-RACE.

We’ve made it to the infamous Sexual Harassment episode of The Office, written by B.J. Novak and directed by Ken Kwapis. The ladies talk about the inner workings of picking out a blow up doll, Angela has an issue with Pam’s mom, and we finally meet the one and only, Todd Packer. This weeks episode will definitely leave you satisfied…That’s What She Said!

CONTENT WARNING: This conversation contains details about addiction, eating disorders and mental health disorders.

Dr. Richard Schwartz earned his PH.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University. He is the founder of The Internal Family Systems Model or “parts” therapy and coauthor of Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, one of the most widely used family therapy texts in the United States. Together, they discuss how Richard got into psychotherapy, the creation of IFS and how parts therapy has been helping Jonathan heal from his own life traumas.  

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In honor of Andrew Scott’s Golden Globe nomination, we are re-releasing his episode of HOMOPHILIA back into the free feed! Andrew Scott, star of the new season of  Fleabag , joins Dave and Matt to talk about his unintentional positive effect on priest porn, Judge Judy, the term “openly gay,” and Dave’s monk crush. Plus, taking the advice of Esther Perel, being filthy vs making love, and his burden becoming his gift.