Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna (Off Book) join Nick and Heather to discuss the arcade and Sega Genesis title Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker. They discuss the controversial nature of the game, who is famous enough to have their own video game today, and Heather has a new quiz!

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Gilbert and Frank are thrilled to welcome rock ‘n’ roll icon Neil Sedaka, who discusses growing up in Brooklyn, his apprenticeship at the famed Brill Building, his chart-topping collaborations with lyricist Howard Greenfield and his memories of Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Richard Rodgers and Paul McCartney (among others). Also, Bob Dylan offers praise, John Lennon provides inspiration, Mick Jagger buys a Sedaka record and Neil remembers his cousin Eydie Gorme. PLUS: The Captain & Tennille! Elton John to the rescue! The late, great Len Maxwell! Billy Joel “borrows” a melody! And Neil demonstrates his songwriting process!

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Comedian and friend of the show Jimmy Pardo of Never Not Funny joins Scott to talk about a cut CBB TV scene he was in, mixtapes they used to make for each other, and his Forrest Gump story. Then, football star O. J. Simpson stops by to dispel some rumors. Plus, vocal coach Liza Farrington stops by to tell us about her technique.

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Host Kalen Allen sits down with Cameron to discuss working on Ellen, not compromising while dating, and how Hollywood is learning to reward people for being themselves.

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Chris gathers a panel of the kindest comedians he knows to talk about niceness in comedy. Justin battles a robot to see who is the better co-host. Then, callers attempt to help the guests unleash their inner rage.

Guests: Joe Rumrill, Leah Bonnema, and Riley Soloner

Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell are live from the Team Coco House at Comic-Con 2019! They are joined by Conan’s assistant Sona Movsesian to talk about making her Late Night television debut when Kumail Nanjiani canceled last minute. Then, comedian Rory Scovel stops by to talk about his double booking sketch with Jon Dore and his experience touring with Conan. Plus, Associate Producer Jordan Schlansky drops by to answer audience questions.

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Michael Bay gets his revenge, equal pay for an equal con, and more on this week’s mini-sode! Paul opens up the Explanation Hope Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions for Deadfall, and gives his Pick of the Week. Plus, find out which movie we will be watching next week!

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Actor and #1 Helen Hunt fan Scott Evans joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about onscreen nudity, filming the first daytime soap sex scene, his love of short guys and the movie Twister! Plus, Abercrombie bags on his NYU wall, middle + high school girlfriends, and being in his first year-long relationship.

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After facing his failure at the Christminister honorary degree presentation, an ailing Jude hits the road where he and Sue face more rejection for their marital status. And Michael finds common ground with Jude as he prepares to send his son off to college.

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Negin is joined by comedian Leah Bonnema and congressional candidate Lindsey Boylan to discuss the Mueller testimony, the UK’s new prime minister, and a recent trend of being sober but still drinking a little.

Rhea talks therapy parakeets, toilet mice and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Sets from Ahamed Weinberg, Kiran Deol, Jonah Ray and Debra DiGiovanni.

Paul and Amy boogie through 1994’s Quentin Tarantino indie breakout Pulp Fiction! They revisit the moment Pulp Fiction won at Cannes, ask what this film did right that so many imitators did wrong, and try to figure out what’s in the briefcase. Plus: Some of the couples you thought should star in a modern “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?”

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This week Kamau and Kevin discuss the 1995 science fiction film Virtuosity starring Denzel Washington. They talk about the lost Virtuosity episode, Russell Crowe being the most annoying villain, Denzel’s three looks, and whether or not this is Denzel’s worst movie.

This week, Erin gets into the brilliant mind of Massachusetts Senator Cindy Friedman and her mission to extend sexual harassment protections into the investment industry. Then, Bryan talks us through the fallout for lotion brand NIVEA after they rejected an ad pitch because they “don’t do gay”.

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Musical guest Jason Hawk Harris joins improvisers Matt Apodaca, Kale Hills, Jake Sprague, Kathy Yamamoto, Malin von Euler-Hogan and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jason performs songs that inspire scenes about being warned by your doctor to stay away from the light, adopting a pet that shares your musical tastes, and getting annoyed at the bones in your coffee. Plus, kids brag about their deadbeat dads and the Council of Nicaea amps up the badass parts of the Bible.

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Teaching a class with Matt Donaher.

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Dr. Judith Owens, the Director for the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital, joins Adam this week to discuss sleep deprivation and mortality, the circadian clock of cells, jet lag tips and more. Plus, Judith answers burning sleep questions from the Factually! crew.

Actor and comedian Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss caller questions about a confederate flag t-shirt in Japan, telling your family they are problematic, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Actor/comedian Connor Ratliff (The Chris Gethard Show, UCB, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) embarks upon a quest to solve a very stupid mystery that has haunted him for two decades: why Tom Hanks fired him from a small role in the 2001 HBO mini-series, Band Of Brothers.

While investigating his own story, Connor talks with D’arcy Carden (The Good Place) about the nature of show biz success and failure, and asks the always eloquent Zach Woods (Silicon Valley) to gaze into his eyes.

Sasheer and Nicole break down Sasheer’s name (its Zam-AY-dah, not Zam-AH-dah). They come up with a game plan for Nicole to slip into Michael B. Jordan’s DMs, and write a tagline for high-weight capacity bunk-beds: “You big as fuck and like to sleep near the sun?” They decide what Toy Story toy they would be – a Raggedy Ann doll and putty – and revisit the 90s animated shows/movies they loved (with a rousing rendition of Eye-To-Eye). They answer an emotional listener question, and discuss being a third-wheel.

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Singer-songwriter and incredible badass Kim Petras joins Jonathan to talk about her writing process and how her work is reshaping how people are listening to pop music.

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Comedian, writer, and podcaster Edgar Momplaisir (The Wokest) gets deep into the audio-visual weeds with Howard and the gang on another Who Charted! Edgar helps count down the Top Trending Songs on YouTube while they catch up on the new Lion King soundtrack and more. Plus, it’s all Beatles, Toy Story, and Netflix auteur theory during the Movie Chart, and Hugo shows his tough side as things get tense during the Hot Picks.

While Elsa hasn’t ever finished a degree, she’s definitely started quite a few of them. Enjoy this compilation of her scholarly attempts!

Colleen Ballinger (Miranda Sings) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with performing arts high school students, tap dancing, a Game of Thrones/Les Miserables/Nudist Colony musical, and more! With songs like “Full of Hot Air”, “Every Breath Belongs To Us”, “We Can Do It Together”, it’s the high school musical you’ve always wanted!

A caller opens up about a stigmatized condition and tells Geth about finding closure to a chapter of her life after hearing an old friend on Beautiful Anonymous.

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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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