Special guest Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live, POPSTAR) joins Zach and Jess live from Clusterfest in San Francisco for a brand-new improvised musical filled with spies, geocaching, Paddington bear and more! With songs like “Stop Using Sex As A Weapon”, “Who Is Q-Tip?”, “We Got Some Boyz Rollin’ Up” you won’t want to miss this one. Listen ’til the end for a special talk-back “with the cast and crew”!

This week, Kevin and Jaime answer Chat Show fan questions from Twitter and Instagram.

The Matt’s take Molly Hawkey on her first real spin into the Bond world with the first Bond itself, Dr. No.

Just ten years ago, transgender was a new word for many people, including this caller. When a close family member transitioned, it was a complex and emotional journey.

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Comedian Miel Bredouw joins Jensen and guest co-host/podcast fiancee Danielle Fishel to talk about her podcast Punch Up The Jam, Jay Critch, Perlo, how we were late on Sudoko, and many more things you should know about.

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Soccer: it’s the sport the rest of the world calls “football”, despite how loud America yells otherwise. It’s also the global obsession that peaks every 4 years with a World Cup. This year’s Cup is about to start in Russia. 2026’s Cup is about to get awarded to the United States and Canada and Mexico, maybe. And everyone is abuzz about which of the perennial contenders (minus Italy, minus the Netherlands) will win it all. That passion for the game means big crowds, big glory, and big money. But did you know it also created the world’s most brazen white collar criminal organization? And helps past and present autocrats keep their stranglehold on power?

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Dr. Natalie Koch (Maxwell School at Syracuse University) and by DeMorge Brown (Harmontown, Channel 101) to explore how soccer’s governing body became a secret Swiss crime family without most fans noticing. They’ll find insanely bold sports corruption everywhere from Qatar to Trump Tower. And you’ll discover how soccer, the Olympics, cycling, falconry, and more global sports take our planet’s politics in a weirdly dark direction while also bringing joy to our planet’s people.

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Jason “Heynong Man” Mantzoukas joins Scott once again to talk about the butt reveal, his beard level, and to give us an update on his love life. Then, professional water-skier and Sha Na Na superfan Hot Dog returns to talk about his big news of being inducted into the Water Skiing Hall of Fame.

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In celebration of Father’s Day, Gilbert and Frank welcome Emmy-winning comedy writers Arnie and Jay Kogen (“The Carol Burnett Show,” “Newhart,” “The Simpsons,” “Frasier”) for a hilarious conversation about failed pilots, cheesy variety shows, the outrageousness of Pat McCormick and the “unwritten rules” of writing for television. Also, Soupy Sales takes flight, Jackie Mason takes offense, Garry Shandling gripes about the sunset and the Kogens party with the Jackson 5. PLUS: “Monkey World”! The genius of James L. Brooks! “The World’s Oldest Fireman”! Jay reinterprets “The Aristocrats”! And Gilbert and Arnie remember “Thicke of the Night”!

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We find a lamp and talk to Crystal the Genie.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Crystal the Genie: Lauren Lapkus

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Tricia: Kate James

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan Jacover

Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes his listeners back to the professional show known as Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest and SOLE improvisor is Spontaneanation’s good friend Drew Tarver! Drew chats about his very very happiest memory from childhood, naming the villain of his Lego town “Vagina” as a kid, and moving to New York to work on a new show “The Other Two.” They then improvise a story set in Downey, CA. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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Activist Larkin Christie sits down with Cameron to discuss their experience with alternative schooling, being nonbinary, and often feeling patronized as a youth activist.

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This week, writer Tom Bissell (The Disaster Artist) joins Amy to discuss the 1999 film “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Tom discusses his personal connection to the film as the ostensible inspiration for Tommy Wiseau’s “The Room” before they dive into a conversation about its focus on male friendship and attraction, issues of class, and the layered performance of a young Matt Damon. Should “The Talented Mr. Ripley” take a place amongst the greats in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

Michael explains why this is probably a terrible idea, as he begins reading “Jude The Obscure.”

Comedian, writer and producer extraordinaire Tony Tripoli joins Dave and Matt to talk all about the late, great, kind and talented Joan Rivers, escapades in Cuba, and looking for someone to lose control with. Plus, living in Phoenix, choosing wrong on The Bachelorette and Soup Plantation / Blaze Pizza love!

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Live from Onion Fest in Chicago, Paul, June, and Jason wrap their heads around the 2018 heist action film The Hurricane Heist. They cover everything including the face in the hurricane, football plans for the hurricane, and crazy bagels. Plus, we got some math nerds in the audience to break down some numbers.

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Comedians Maeve Higgins (New York Times) and Larry Wilmore (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) join Negin to celebrate the 100th (!) episode of Fake the Nation. The panel gets up to speed on Trump and pardons, reflects on the primaries this week and takes a look back at the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. Plus, they demystify the writing process and chat about procrastination.

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Casey and Danielle are live from Onion Fest in Chicago – home of Scott the Coupon King! Hear excerpts from the show, a takedown of a couple that belongs in jail from Southern Charm, the craziest BOTG yet and some poignant music from Kathleen Gibson. Plus Casey reviews the weeks latest shows from Atlanta, home of Kroy’s minivan! 

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Erin discovers an unfortunate royal connection on a brand new Throwing Shade! First, Bryan discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on the gay wedding cake case and the excessive rainbow-washing done by corporations for Pride Month. Then, Erin reads a report from an NYU ethics division detailing the continued practice of having med students learn pelvic exams on unconsenting women who have been placed under anesthesia for unrelated gynecological procedures. Guest Brian Jordan Alvarez (The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo) joins to get deep into nicknames, Will & Grace, living in Tennessee, social anxiety, and 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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Mary Holland and Matt Newell join Matt Besser to dig deep into the couple mind on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll disagree over the aspirations of Barbies, experience a beaver injection, and take a visit to laugh therapy. Plus, we’ll meet the hype man at a video resume service and a weed shop that specializes in paternal feelings.

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Put on your best dancing shoes for Swing Time with Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire! Paul & Amy caper through the 1936 film’s strange comic beats, spontaneous choreographed dances and timeless tunes. Plus: an interview with choreographer Kat Burns (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) about Fred & Ginger’s dance numbers, and Andrew Ti and Tawny Newsome from the “Yo Is This Racist?” podcast stop by to discuss “that scene.”

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Cam and Rhea talk voting, crying and Sally Field. Sets from Eli Olsberg and Julia Hladkowicz, and chats with Rory Scovel, Aparna Nancherla and Joel Kim Booster.

Peter Vincer from the podcast platform and network Castbox joins Lex on The Wolf Den. The two discuss how Victor wound up working in audio, the benefits and growing pains of producing original content, as well as the future of programmatic advertising.

Hearing tones with Stephen Tobolowsky.

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Adam Scott Aukerman return once again to discuss R.E.M.’s eleventh studio album, Up. We’ll hear of typewriter faults, fan-submitted sequencings, and their shared love of the Doobie Brothers before they dive into R.E.M.’s first album as a trio. Plus, they describe kissing styles during an episode of “What’s Your Kiss Style?”

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Welcome to Checkpoint Summah! Comedian Brent Weinbach joins Howard, Natasha and Stard to count down the latest charts. We’ll hear about Brent’s time entertaining the troops, family ancestries, and the artistic merit of video game soundtracks while they count down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Then, they’ll toss around solutions for the phone addiction crisis during the Movie Chart before opening up a special bunch of gifts to go along with their Hot Picks.

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The Pistol Shrimps take on Hood to Hollywood at Pan Pacific Park. Matt and Mark scream the season finale action.

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Writer and podcaster Travis McElroy (My Brother, My Brother and Me) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss a caller’s experience with a friend being livid over a homeless person not taking their pennies,  getting spanked by your parents, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Get your hankies ready, because this week Lauren is bringing on Kate Spencer (Forever35 podcast) and Elizabeth Laime (Totally Laime) to show Gabrus the power of Oprah. They listen to Oprah recite Maya Angelou, explain why her relationship with Gayle is so powerful, and watch an SNL sketch Elizabeth will never forget. Plus: an Oprah mystery from Episode 1 is resolved!

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Comedians Jacqueline Novak (How To Weep In Public) & Mike Recine (The Sitdown Podcast) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: Novak or Yes-vak, Mix Master Manolo, and Sue Dr. Gameshow.