Matt likes this film, Matt doesn’t as much. Guess who’s who. But the worst Bond film is still better than the best non-Bond film, so let’s at least celebrate that with a feature-length commentary.

Raiza, Tony, Oscar and Carlos talk about the upcoming re-make of The Little Mermaid and what’s got everyone so heated about changing this old problematic film. Then the ‘Podcast Papi’ himself, Paul F. Tompkins stops by and chats about trying to be nicer and empathetic, being late to funerals, and the SAP crew wonders if Paul put his wife on a mailing list when they met. Finally PFT joins in on some improv fun. 

MOSHE KASHER returns to the show to do a very special commentary episode with The Boys.

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Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up working on the TV series Blossom, raising a child while in grad school, and the anxiety of live theater. Plus, Mayim looks forward to designing her own neuroscience curriculum and more as she shares what’s next for her after The Big Bang Theory.

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Kevin Bartelt and Yusong Liu, the producers of Hollywood Handbook and Doughboys, join forces to create their own instantly forgettable podcast. Each episode features heart to heart discussions, breathtaking interviews (of each other), captivating character studies (themselves), original short stories and even live music!

To mark the 60th anniversary of the original “Twilight Zone,” Gilbert and Frank welcome historian Gary Gerani, author NickParisi and Rod Serling’s daughter Anne Serling, to discuss one of the most groundbreaking programs in television history — and the man behind it. Also: Desi Arnaz leads the way, Ray Bradbury lends a hand, Richard Matheson joins the team and Anne reveals her dad’s favorite TZ actors. PLUS: “Rod Serling’s Night Gallery”! The brilliance of Bernard Herrmann (and Jerry Goldsmith)! Gilbert sends up Ed Wynn! Buster Keaton enters the Twilight Zone! And the panel picks their most underrated TZepisodes!

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Ify Nwadiwe (Nerdificent, Candy Dinner) joins Nick and Heather to discuss one of the worst games to be released on the Nintendo Switch so far, Vroom in the Night Sky. They talk bad driving games, the insane unlockables in the game, and the debut of a new segment: VO Theater.

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You can have too much money. (Not YOU specifically — you are a valued listener and deserve Scrooge McDuckian riches.) The world’s movie studios, TV networks, and other visual-fun production companies think they need an infinite budget to make the next ‘Star Wars’-type cultural phenomenon. But what if we told them the history of film & TV is packed with enormous successes that sprang from running out of money? And what if one of the prime examples of that is ‘Star Wars’ itself?

On this episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by working writers Hallie Cantor, Ben Joseph, and Chase Mitchell to see how the biggest movies and TV shows stumbled into great ideas by not being able to pay for their first idea. Discover which region-defining TV show was supposed to be set in the wrong city & state, which British national epic almost had zero style, which defining film of the 1980s achieved greatness by lying to the cops, and so much more.

Footnotes: https://www.cracked.com/podcast/15-great-movie-tv-moments-caused-by-budget-problems/

A new adventure begins as Arnie, Usidore and Chunt meet a wooden figure come to life in a seaside tavern.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Rodney the Figurehead: Justin McElroy
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Voice: Evan Jacover

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai
Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz
Editor: Garrett Schultz
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Theme Music: Andy Poland
Sea Shanty Theme: Arne Parrott
Special Assistance: Ryan DiGiorgi

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Actor and comedian Bryan Safi joins Scott and intern Gino Lambardo to talk about his podcast Throwing Shade celebrating it’s 400th episode, Cats the musical, and running the call center on the TV show 9-1-1. Then, 4th grade teacher Mr. Camp stops by to get some social advice. Plus, marine biologist Dr. Chet Mariongello stops by to discuss all things under the sea.

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Writer E. Alex Jung sits down with Cameron to discuss growing up in Florida, dreaming of a utopia, and how identity influences who you interview and write about.

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Actress and comedy icon Julia Louis-Dreyfus feels a tad hopeful (but not really) about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

On the season finale, Julia and Conan sit down to talk about when it’s okay for their kids to hear them swearing, the melding of Veep and reality, how frustration can be good for you, learning via failure at SNL and much more. Plus, Conan responds to a listener looking for work as he and his team Review the Reviewers.

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Geth conducts a slightly regressive but well-meaning scientific experiment, Justin is replaced by a robot, and the gang plays “Reverse Hungry Jake.”

Guests: Josh Sharp, Michael Cruz Kayne, and Carmen Christopher.

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Comedian/actor/DJ Flula Borg joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell on this week’s Inside Conan! Flula talks about how he was involved in the Kumail kerfuffle, doing Q&A with Conan on tour, visiting a nude beach in Berlin with Conan, his new song “Self Care Sunday,” and much more.

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HDTGM All-star Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1993 Nicolas Cage film Deadfall. Recorded live in front of an unhinged audience at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, they talk about the other Deadfall film, deadfall definitions, Cage’s Tony Clifton inspired performance, cake, and so much more. Plus, they touch upon the sequel Arsenal, in which Nicolas Cage reprises his role as Eddie King.

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Jude and family return to Christminster, Michael returns to Vegas, and everyone grapples with where they find themselves in life. Michael speaks with actor Joshua Malina about poker.

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Filmmaker, performer and writer Jordan Firstman joins Dave and Matt this week to talk about being on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, meditation retreats, falling in love with his voice teacher, and dealing with “no”. Plus, instacrushes, Washcloth the dog, and meeting his boyfriend / friend of the show, Charles Rogers!

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Negin is joined by Jamie Denbo and Ashley England to discuss the nickname “The Squad” and what it foreshadows for 2020 rhetoric. Then the panel discusses an article in the New York Times about touching and being touched.

Kevin and Kamau are back along with friend of the show David Alan Grier to talk about the events that lead to Kamau finally meeting Denzel at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Denzel Washington. Kevin, Kamau, and David recap the star studded night as well as discuss Kamau’s incredible interaction with the greatest actor of all time himself.

While Danielle vacations in Florida (sigh) Casey is joined by two delightful and inspired co-hosts.

Fan favorite, living legend Joel Kim Booster shocks Casey out of her chair with his controversial theory about Denise and Erika. And fan favorite, national treasure Vanessa Bayer asks the tough questions. Such as why does Candace think so very much of her own singing voice? They discuss the most recent EXPLOSIVE episodes of Potomac and Reunions Part 1 of NYC and Bev Hills. Go away Camille! 

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Amy and Paul drink in 1966’s black relationship comedy Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? They learn about Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s status as the Brangelina of their day, ask which member of the ensemble is the meanest, and wonder if George and Martha are truly in love after all. Plus: A new tasting segment, this time with a very rare spirit!

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Happy 400th episode! Bryan and Erin celebrate reaching the big four-hundo with special guests Punam Patel, Paul F. Tompkins, Dave Holmes, Ryan O’Connell, and Ronna Glickman. They’ll ring the bells of triumph while chatting about everything from grocery store cake to Looney Tunes to horse trauma to gay bar mind games and much, much, MUCH more.

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’.

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Cam talks “The Master,” the margarita and the Madonna. Sets from Shane Torres, Clark Jones and Sierra Katow.

Danielle Schneider, Craig Rowin, Chad Carter, Mary Holland, Paul Rust, Tim Meadows, and musical guest Radical Face join Matt Besser LIVE from the 21st annual Del Close Marathon! They perform scenes about a Mother’s Day ruined by injury, panning for gold at a dinner party, and a water park that runs out of napkins. Plus, an uneventful hurricane disappoints survivors, a ghost tour starts with the lowliest ghosts, and Union soldiers share why they got into the war.

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Losing control with Kyle Anderson.

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Comedian and actor Oscar Montoya (Spanish Aqui Presents) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss caller questions about schools scaring children so they learn about racism, a Mexican Murder Mystery house warming party, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Environmental journalist and thinker, Emma Marris, joins Adam this week to discuss how drastic our impact is on the natural environment, being a “reducetarian”, the issues with purism in conservation, and herons! 

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Nicole loves cars! Really! Sasheer loves Nicole’s movie recaps, from Gravity to Benjamin Button. They wonder where peas come from (green beans?) while taking a “Pick Eight Foods and We Will Give You a Sex Position To Try” quiz. They answer listener voicemails, and discuss how to get out of toxic relationships, healthy communication, and the difference between siblings and best friends.

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Activist and cofounder of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza joins Jonathan to discuss the current state of the movement as well as race in politics. They also discuss Alicia’s founding and work with Black Futures Lab, an organization created to drive societal change and help make black people powerful in politics.

Find out more about Alicia and her work online:

Instagram: @chasinggarza, @domesticworkers, @blackfutureslab, @supermajority

Twitter: @aliciagarza, @domesticworkers, @blackfutureslab, #BlackLivesMatter

For more music from Quiñ head to TheQuinCat.com.

Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Also Twitter and Facebook.

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