Michael Borys and Alex Lieu of 49 Boxes joins Jensen and Matty to discuss their social story driven experience “49 Boxes,” Stam Goody, Forest Lawn in Glendale, how we were late on Boo’d Up, and many more things you should know about.

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: KARP) and Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/karp).

Marissa and Listler come at you hot on the penultimate day of school to welcome bus driver Uncle Tammy (Jen Caldwell) for this week’s WOMP It Up! Marissa preps mentally for her trip to NYC and Listler opens up about a new flame during Hot Topix. Then, Uncle Tammy offers wisdom on finding one’s authentic self, and the gang helps listeners with issues of friendship before getting to know the true Tammy during Spotlight On.

It’s OFF BOOK ‘s one-year anniversary and we have a blow out episode with all your favorite characters old and new! With Scott Aukerman, Paul Scheer, Paul F. Tompkins, Nicole Parker, Zeke Nicholson, John Hartman, Erin Whitehead, Eliza Skinner, Tawny Newsome and Ashley Ward, plus a very special surprise ending for all you Sleepy Babies! Is this OFF BOOK’s real final episode?! You’ll just have to tune in to find out!

The boys are joined by APARNA NANCHERLA to do a huge crime.

This episode is sponsored by Simple Contacts (www.simplecontacts.com/THEBOYS20 code: THEBOYS20)

We live in exciting times, other than all the reasons we don’t. Why’s that? We live when TV shows got good. Over the last 15-20 years, high quality television became a normal thing there’s almost too much of, instead of a rare jewel hiding in a sea of cranked-out, time-constrained filler. But how did we reach this pinnacle? What failed experiments laid the groundwork for our present nirvana? And did Kanye West really get to create and film TWO entire TV show ideas in 2007?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Dan Hopper (Cracked) and Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show) for a look back on the most bizarre decisions in TV history. They’ll uncover pilot episodes that boggle the mind, baffling ideas that ran for multiple episodes, and entire plotlines on massive hit TV shows that happened for idiotic reasons. They’ll also break down the process that turns one idea into 24 episodes. And if you’re patient, they’ll share with you the wonder that is BAYWATCH NIGHTS.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/Uw6viH

Legendary producers, puppeteers and showmen Sid and Marty Krofft join Gilbert and Frank for a fun-filled (and fact-filled) conversation about their unusual creative process, the origins of “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost” and the failure of their indoor theme park, “The World of Sid and Marty Krofft.” Also, Dean Martin drops the ax, Bette Davis drops an f-bomb, Walt Disney doles out advice and Liberace “dates” Sonja Henie. PLUS: Live, nude puppets! Sid Caesar to the rescue! The late, great Martha Raye! “The Brady Bunch Variety Hour”! And the Kroffts sue McDonald’s — and win!

Paul F. Tompkins finishes up some business and welcomes listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is actor/improviser Erin Whitehead of Wild Horses! Erin chats about what she would do if she saw herself from 5 minutes ago across the room eating a banana split, what kind of magic she was waiting for as a kid, and making herself sound smarter in her old journals. Then, they are joined by improvisers Edgar Momplaisir and Laci Mosley, to improvise a story set in Portland, Oregon. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).

Two adorable moles with swords stop by explain their battle strategies to dominate every other creature in the magical land of Foon.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Mel Mole: Hayes Davenport
Mort Sauce: Sean Clements
Winky Silks: Joey Bland [improvisedshakespeare.com]
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan Jacover
Editor: Garrett Schultz
Theme Music: Andy Poland
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Audio Assistance: Jason Knox
Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

This episode is brought to you by LifeProof backpacks (www.lifeproof.com/magic) and Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/chunt).

Arts editor at Guardian US Benjamin Lee joins Amy for the penultimate episode of the season to discuss the 1996 Wes Craven slasher “Scream.” They break down the movie’s deceptive callousness, how it makes even popcorn seem stressful, and the go-for-broke score. Plus, they get into how “Scream” satirized and revitalized a whole genre with its “judo intelligence.” Should “Scream” enter The Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums now to cast your vote!

Actor, comedian and SNL alum Horatio Sanz joins Scott to talk about what hats he wears and why they’re so popular. Plus, they’re joined by entrepreneur Lyle Cummings to discuss the difference between sherbert and ice cream, and middle school superintendent Peppers McGilly gets on the phone to reflect on his work with Lyle to improve education in Macon County.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BANGBANG), The Black Tux (www.theblacktux.com/BANGBANG), and Leesa (www.leesa.com/bangbang).

Comedian Josh Thomas sits down with Cameron about his experience at the American DMV, casting queer folks in queer TV and movie roles, and the changing conversation in Australia.

This episode is sponsored by TomboyX (www.tomboyx.com/QUEERY code: QUEERY).

Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1996 Demi Moore film Striptease. They cover everything including vaseline on Burt Reynold’s body, Ving Rhame’s yogurt scheme, the thought process behind the name “Flesh Farm,” and more. Plus, stay tuned at the end for all the extra amazing 2nd Opinions theme songs!

This episode is brought to you by Sorry To Bother You, Rocket League, SimpliSafe (www.simplisafe.com/bonkers), and Ben & Jerry’s.

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Writer, producer and recent Grand Marshall of SF Pride (!) Our Lady J joins Dave and Matt this week for all the Dolly, Whitney and Tori talk, growing up in and leaving Amish Country, being trans in the online dating world, and finding Christianity in a new way. Plus, Nanette love, Handmaid’s Tale fears, and Dave + Matt dig into the Drag Race finale.

Michael compares the world of Jude the Obscure to River City, Iowa, and he asks writer Nell Scovell if there’s a pill he can take for his Female Problem.

Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show) and Greg Proops (The Smartest Man in the World) join Negin to chat about July 4th memories, hot dogs and the state of patriotism. Plus, Fake the Nation listeners share their wish list for America!

This episode is sponsored by Psyonix (www.rocketleague.com).

Cam and Rhea talk LeBron James, smoke bombs and Ohio. Sets from Jackie Kashian, Dan Ahdoot, Steph Tolev, Molly Ruben-Long and Neel Nanda.

Jake Hurwitz, Amir Blumenfeld, and Marty Michael, co-founders of the HeadGum podcast network, join Lex on the Wolf Den. The four talk about how HeadGum came to be, and reveal the topic so controversial it almost tore the group apart. Jake and Amir also give their thoughts on how podcasting has affected their careers and comedy in general, and the viability of a million-dollar podcast deal.

This week Paul & Amy tear through 1967’s revolutionary “Bonnie And Clyde!” They discuss how the film mixes wildly different tones, adore Faye Dunaway’s style, and learn the secret source of those terrifying gunshot sounds.  Plus: An interview with the writer of Bonnie & Clyde, Robert Benton!

Call the Unspooled voicemail line at 747-666-5824 with your best gun or explosion sound effects for Platoon! Follow us on Twitter @Unspooled, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts.

This episode is brought to you by Sorry To Bother You and Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: UNSPOOLED).

Anthony Atamanuik, Gil Ozeri, John Gemberling, Adam Pally, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Chad Carter, Jon Gabrus, Matt Walsh, and Ian Roberts join Matt Besser LIVE from the 20th annual Del Close Marathon! They’ll perform scenes about combative healing rock salesmen, the search for an antique claw hammer, and a man who may have accidentally purchased a daughter. Plus, they’ll deal with lounge chair nazis, making baby food in open spaces, and a board game about life experiences.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).

Frittering away with Craig Bierko. (Recorded live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, New York on June 2, 2018.)

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: PARDO), Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/NEVER), Quip Toothbrush (www.getquip.com/PARDO), and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/PARDO).

Comedian Jermaine Fowler (Sorry To Bother You) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss a mother with a MAGA hat breaking a pool’s baby with a diaper rule, greeting others using their native language, and more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

The wonderful Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Small Town Dicks Podcast) returns to join Matt to discuss her role as Putter Jacks in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean. Yeardley also talks about her experience as the sassy virgin secretary on Herman’s Head, her first film Heaven Help Us, and jumping onto the fast moving train that was Sports Night. Plus, she shares stories of roles she didn’t end up getting which include The Goonies, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and My Sister Sam.

This episode is brought to you by You Can’t Make This Up podcast.

Comedians Ariel Dumas (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) & Monique Moses (IFC’s Comedy Crib) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers, including a special call from Michael Ian Black (Obscure podcast). 

Games played: Lionballs Loses His Head, Let The Right One Win, and Dr. Real Estate

Ryan Huber is an ethicists, PhD, and theologian who joins Jonathan to talk ethics, the life and death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazism in post-WWI Germany, and what we can learn from the past.

Find Ryan Huber on Twitter @ryanmhuber or visit his site https://arcdigital.media.

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Danielle has some breaking news.

Sean and Hayes are joined by RIKI LINDHOME from Garfunkel and Oates and Another Period for another big performance they’re doing.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THEBOYS) and Harry’s (www.harrys.comcode: HANDBOOK).

We’re back, earlier than expected, with part 2 of our back to back watch of Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BOND).

Guest host Samm Levine is joined by Casper Van Dien (and his lovely wife, Jenny Van Dien) to discuss Starship Troopers, Sleepy Hollow, and street names in New Jersey.