Bona fide movie star Jonathan Rhys Meyers chats with guest host Samm Levine about his new film, Damascus Cover. They also discuss Match Point, The Tudors, and world history.

Sean and Hayes do a commentary to celebrate their live show at Comic-Con with guest MOSHE KASHER.

This episode is sponsored by Harrys (www.harrys.com code: HANDBOOK) and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/HANDBOOK).

Brian Aubert from Silversun Pickups is back and this time he’s bringing bassist Niki Monninger! They join the Matts to wrap up the discussion on the Austin Powers series.

Ali Segel joins Jensen to talk about Unfriended: Dark Web, Buddy’s new album “Harlan & Alondra,” Pretty Wild, how we were late on the Nicolas Cage movie 8mm, and many more things you should know about.

Northern Ireland: come for the apple orchards and beautiful cathedrals, not the disaster tourism. Born to a Catholic mother and Protestant father, this week’s caller attended a segregated school where they had more bomb scare days than snow days. She and Geth play a game called “How long can a person from the island of Ireland tell a happy story before a sad detail comes up?”

This episode is brought to you by Halo Top (www.halotop.com), Care/Of (www.takecareof.com code: STORIES), Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com code: PEOPLE), and Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful).

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 be in hell listening to this new ep!

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK).

Marina Del Rey High’s shop teacher Gary Gove Jensen (Greg Hess) joins Marissa and Listler for this week’s WOMP It Up! Gary describes his experience teaching everything from lean-tos to self defense before getting into his hometown heroes during Hot Topix. Then, we’ll hear about the beef with Bulletproof coffee during What’s Cheesing You, and things get personal on Listler’s Love Lockdown before Gary digs deep to find out what made him who he is today during Spotlight On.

The US-Mexico border is many things: a line on a map, a setting for ‘Sicario’ movies, a heinous crime scene. North America’s most famous border is so prominent in our minds and our hearts, it’s easy to forget it’s also a place most of us have never been. Do we really understand what it’s like down there, or has it been misrepresented by every anti-immigration “tough guy” we see on TV? Is it really the unique migration crisis we think it is, or are other countries’ borders even deadlier flashpoints? And most surprising of all: what if that potential wall that dominated the 2016 election ALREADY EXISTS, and has existed for over a decade?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Dr. Reece Jones, a scholar who literally wrote the book on our modern violent borders. They’ll draw on Dr. Jones’s experiences at walled borders from Arizona to Morocco to Bangladesh (fun fact: some “fences” sure are wall-shaped!). They’ll explore 230-plus years of predatory & inconsistent American migration policies. And you know those Executive Branch photo ops where Fearless Leaders examine Strong Border Walls that Make Us Stronger? Turns out they’re even more full of crap than you think they are (and we say that knowing you can imagine a lot of crap).

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/pdbHzZ

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends near and far, high and low, & big and small back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is writer/professor/author Roxane Gay! Roxane chats about what her name, personality and occupation would be if she were born the opposite sex, playing at construction sites as a kid, and never meeting a dog she’s been cool with her whole life. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ego Nwodim, Gary Anthony Williams, and Maria Blasucci, to improvise a story set in a Filthy Public Bathroom. 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).

Returning favorite Kristian Bruun of Orphan Black fame joins Scott to talk about his new show “Carter,” his home town of Toronto, and baked beans. Then, pro gamers Erupt and Sweatch stop by on their tour to tell us about the pact they made with their fans. Plus, telenovela star Raul DeLaMancha drops by to talk about his show “Amor Sexo Ratoncitos.”

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/BANGBANG), Black Tux (www.blacktux.com/BANGBANG), and Ben & Jerry’s (store.benjerry.com).

Gilbert and Frank celebrate Shark Week with the screenwriter of “Jaws,” “Jaws 2” and “Jaws 3-D,” Carl Gottlieb, who discusses the birth of the Hollywood blockbuster, the ingenuity of Steven Spielberg, the effectiveness of “unseen horror” and the challenge of bringing the original “Jaws” to the screen. Also, John Belushi spoofs Richard Dreyfuss, Groucho guest hosts “Music Scene,” Ringo battles the Abominable Snowman and Carl and Steve Martin team up for “The Jerk.” PLUS: “The Absent-Minded Waiter”! “Son of the Invisible Man”! The Smothers Brothers vs. CBS! Sterling Hayden vs. the I.R.S.! And “The Jaws Log: The Musical”!

We’re pulling the magical heist of the century.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Chest Trünkborn: Travis McElroy
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan Jacover
Editor: Chris Rathjen
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 Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: MAGIC).

Executive Director Amber Hikes sits down with Cameron to discuss her role at the Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs, the Philly Pride Flag, and solidarity from your position of privilege.

This episode is sponsored by Kopari (www.koparibeauty.com/QUEERY) and Care/Of (www.takecareof.com code: QUEERY).

Writer and ultimate political podcast pro Jon Lovett (Pod Save America, Lovett or Leave It) joins Matt and Dave this week to dig into Trump’s recent double negative “fun”, comfort video games, and listening to Wicked on repeat. Jon also reveals his ultimate coming out tactic, why he doesn’t talk politics at night and his fav prestige TV shows. Plus, Matt dishes about the Bruce Willis Roast, Dave takes a shower in a sink, and more!

This episode is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club (www.dollarshaveclub.com/HOMO).

Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1998 film Blues Brothers 2000. They cover everything including child abduction, the “stripster” club, the return of the car pile up, and more. Plus, stay tuned at the end for all the extra amazing 2nd Opinions theme songs!

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/BONKERS), Sennheiser (www.sennheiser.com code: BONKERS), and Ben & Jerry’s (www.store.benjerry.com).

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It’s the Victorian rom-com episode! Starring Jude, with special guest star David Cross.

This episode is sponsored by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OBSCURE).

Journalist Allison Yarrow (90s Bitch) and comedian Dean Obeidallah (Sirius XM) join Negin to reflect on the disastrous Trump-Putin summit and Trump’s subsequent attempts to walk things back, remarkable even by Trumpian standards. The panel asks: Is the talk of treason legitimate or will it blow over? What does the Trump-Putin summit mean for the Democrats?  Also, how does all of this play with Trump’s base? So many questions! Plus, the panel takes a look back at the 90s and the “bitchification” of women to understand how we got to the #MeToo movement.

This episode is sponsored by ModCloth (www.modcloth.com code: FTN) and Psyonix.

Trigger warning: This episode includes some information about Whispering Angel Rose that may be hard to “swallow.” Danielle is back in the nook and it feels so good. She and Casey are joined by all time fan favorite Ira Madison III and they get deep into Danielle’s pubes, Casey’s stalking of a reality star and Ira reveals his podcast beats Super Soul Sunday on the chartzzz.  NYC, Potomac, OC and Southern Charm are discussed – at length. Gather yourselves! 

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/housewives), The Spy Who Dumped Me, Ben & Jerry’s (store.benjerry.com), Postmates (code: HOUSEWIVES), BioClarity (www.bioclarity.com code: HOUSEWIVES).

This week, Erin discusses a Buzzfeed report on the treatment of pregnant women in detention facilities and the hypocrisy of “pro-life” silence on the issue. Then, Bryan examines the legislation introduced by Democrats in Congress to combat the all-too frequent court defense of “gay or trans panic,” and activist, actor, and co-host of the podcast Tamarindo Melinna Bobadilla joins to talk about identifying as Chicana, learning that politics is personal, growing into Janelle Monáe fandom, and 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’.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/SHADE code: SHADE), Dollar Shave Club (www.dollarshaveclub.com/SHADE), and Burrow (www.burrow.com/SHADE).

Jay Soderberg, VP of Content at Voxnest — the parent company to Spreaker and BlogTalkRadio — joins Lex on the Wolf Den. The two discuss “Pod Vader’s” long career at ESPN Radio, Voxnest’s mission to provide monetization for growing podcasts, and the recent S-Town lawsuit’s possible impact on podcasting. Plus a Star Wars theory that will blow your mind.

This episode is brought to you by Clockwise.io (www.clockwise.io).

Rhea talks Mountain Dew, fathers and NPR. Sets from Megan Koester, Karina Assad and Andrew Michaan, and a chat with Nicole Byer.

Amy & Paul plow full steam ahead through Buster Keaton’s silent opus The General! They realize this was the Fast And Furious of 1926, examine the rivalry between Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, and dig into Buster’s incredibly depressing childhood. Plus: An interview with Jeff Tremaine, the director of the Jackass films, on why he’s never messed around with trains.

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Musical guest David Bazan of Pedro the Lion returns along with improvisers Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Jon Gabrus! David plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about an apology for a mysterious drunken behavior, an anger management group that only makes patients angrier, and a cab driver who mishears his destination. Plus, a key witness sneaks suspicious boasts into his testimony and a mistress demands secrecy for unexpected reasons.

Handling the truth with Rob Reiner.

This episode is brought to you by Away (www.awaytravel.com/pardo), Peter Millar (www.petermillar.com/PARDO), and Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/PARDO).

In part one of a special two-part episode, wonderful writer Ben Blacker (Hex Wives, Thrilling Adventure Hour) interviews Matt all about his experience hosting I Was There Too. Matt shares where the idea for the show came from, his preparation process for interviewing his guests, and his dream guest list as they look back at the some of the funny, weird, inspirational moments over the years.

This episode is brought to you by Shudder (www.shudder.com/podcast code: IWTT).

Comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Emily Heller joins Howard to sweat it out with the midsummah charts! They’ll count down Billboard’s Top 5 Selling Albums while discussing where to see the weirdest dogs and why everyone’s doing the KiKi Challenge. Then Emily recounts a close encounter with Johnny Depp during the Movie Chart, and the gang tries to figure out just how someone could be the next Drew Barry(more) while counting down their Hot Picks.

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

Comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman (Couples Therapy) join Andrew and Tawny to discuss whether it’s okay for White people to dance to Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” parents determining your race, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Comedy writers Christine Nangle (The Break with Michelle Wolf) & Sarah Pappalardo (Reductress) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers, including a special call from Zach Reino (Off Book: The Improvised Musical podcast).

Games played: Better Than Beethoven, Pizza Burger, and Chunky Mansion

This episode is brought to you by Clockwise (www.clockwise.io).

Andy Daly (Review) and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) are back to join Adam Scott Aukerman as they discuss U2’s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Andy talks about his U2 fan club debacle, what happened on that faithful May 16th night at The Forum in Inglewood, and the most suspenseful part of the night for Andy. Then, Phoebe talks about memorable moments from the 5 shows she saw, the return of MacPhisto, and receiving a hand written note from Bonobos. Plus, stay tuned for next week’s episode featuring interviews with U2!

Dr. Elizabeth Barnert joins Jonathan to talk about the toxic effects that separating families can have on a child’s physical and mental state, the process of family reunification, and how to help child who have been impacted by family separation.

Dr. Barnert is a pediatrician and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Elizabeth Barnert is on Twitter @Liz_Barnert. You can find out more about her work at https://www.uclahealth.org/elizabeth-barnert.

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