Renowned filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Entertainment) joins Amy to discuss the 1971 comedy “Cry Uncle!” Lloyd talks about his work as a production manager on the film as well as the auteur style of director John G. Avildsen. Plus, we hear about the film’s brand of modern feminism, Lloyd’s cameo in “Rocky,” and the puritanism of American cinema. Does “Cry Uncle!” belong in The Canon? Go to the Earwolf forums to cast your vote now!

Grunkle, the Garbage Lady of Hogsface, stops by the tavern for the first time in 13 years. Also, everyone’s getting old.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Grunkle the Garbage Lady: Betsy Sodaro

Gwendolyn, Endolyn, and Todd: Lauren Shippen, Julia Morizawa, and Briggon Snow from The Bright Sessions

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi

Editor: Garrett Schultz

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

Listen to season 2 of Hello from the Magic Tavern Presents: Offices and Bosses only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/magic and use promo code ‘MAGIC’.

Writer Roxane Gay sits down with Cameron to discuss dating history, the pressure of representation, and the urgency to write about the current cultural moment.

This episode is sponsored by EverlyWell (www.everlywell.com code: QUEERY), TomboyX (www.tomboyx.com/QUEERYNEUTRAL code QUEERYNEUTRAL), and Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/QUEERYcode: QUEERY).

Stand-up, actor, writer and overall amazing multi-hyphenate Bruce Daniels joins Dave and Matt this week to talk Ina Garten, being in the middle of a lesbian divorce, raising a sports-loving son, and guy-girl threeways. Plus wheel-related hook-up stories, Dave breaks down Stassi’s boyfriend on Vanderpump Rules, and Bruce reveals the existence of a long-lost Jennifer Aniston movie to Matt!

This episode is sponsored by Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: HOMOPHILIA) and hims (www.forhims.com/HOMO).

Proposals, drive-in theaters, wearing a podcast shirt to a podcast taping and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Beautiful Creatures, Blake J. Harris interviews director Richard LaGravenese, and the Movie Bitches review Red Sparrow. Plus, important info on next week’s movie!

This episode is brought to you by The Wine Down Podcast, New Belgium Brewery, Casting Call Show from Squarespace/Gimlet Media (www.castingcallshow.com).

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Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

You can see Jason, June, and Paul in The Disaster Artist.

Paul’s new comedy Drive Share is available on Go90. Paul can be seen on A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, Opening Night, and Veep. You can see June and Paul on NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU. June stars in Blockers, Grace and Frankie on Netflix, as well as Lady Dynamite alongside with Jason.

Jason can be seen in The Good Place, The House, The Lego Batman Movie, How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.

Comedians Rhea Butcher (Take My Wife) and Alex Schmidt (Cracked) join Negin to chat about the Iran nuclear deal and the leaked Mueller questions for Trump. Plus, they talk about the proposal to break up California into three separate states and end up diving face-first into a discussion about the Electoral College and representation.  Lastly, why is everyone making such a big deal about Michelle Wolf’s monologue at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner? Plus, don’t miss out on the Fake the Nation live show in NYC on May 8th, featuring John Fugelsang and John Hodgman.

Get your tickets now: http://ear.WF/LiveFTN

This episode is sponsored by Harper Collins Children’s Books and ModCloth (www.modcloth.com code: FAKE).

Cam and Rhea talk alarms, Phantom Thread and junk food. Sets from JC Coccoli, Jenny Yang, Donny Divanian, Negin Farsad and Marcella Arguello.

Lu’s drunken tirade, Tinsley’s primal scream, Cameron’s husband’s penis, Kyle’s stolen purses, Nivea moisturizer, so much to cover and Casey and Danielle take it ALL on this week with the help of Deanna Cheng and Dennis Rodman.God bless America!

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Hari and Ashok are joined by former professional wrestler AJ Mendez (aka AJ Lee) to talk wrestling, depression and soup. Also, the brothers discuss their failed fighting careers. Recorded live at the UTG theater in Chicago.

This episode is brought to you by Harlequin.

This week, Erin discusses the community of “incels” behind the Toronto van attacker and the larger trend of male supremacy they represent. Then, Bryan questions why Marvel hasn’t managed to show off any of its LGBTQ heroes in its films, and writer Ally Hord joins to talk about her work on Late Night With Seth Meyers, choice benefits from SAG, and getting political.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/SHADE code: SHADE), The Barney’s Podcast, Away (www.awaytravel.com/SHADE code: SHADE), and StoryWorth (www.storyworth.com/SHADE).

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’.

Treading the boards with John Ross Bowie.

This episode is brought to you by Beach Body On Demand and Casper Mattresses.

The Pistol Shrimps take on Hood 2 Hollywood at Pan Pacific Park. Mark and special guest Paul F. Tompkins say words while the game happens.

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Musical guest St. Lenox joins improvisers Paul F. Tompkins, Seth Morris, and Janet Varney for this week’s improv4humans! St. Lenox plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a jingle karaoke bar, the ghosts of deceased authors, and law students with big dreams. Plus, they’ll visit a highly advanced kindergarten before following Janet through her high school reunion.

Adam Scott Aukerman rejoin to discuss R.E.M.’s seminal eighth studio album Automatic for the People. We’ll get the scoop on where to find the best pizza slices, how Adam ended up as an extra in an R.E.M. music video, and where the boys found themselves upon the 1992 album’s release before they dive into Automatic for the People. Plus, Adam talks about a film he saw on a new episode of “I Love Films.”

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

Comedian and cartoonist Mo Welch joins the crew to count down the latest charts in pop culture! Mo talks about her cartoon Blair and Howard shares overheard Stagecoach stage banter while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Pop Songs. Then, we’ll hear the Movie Chart as well as Howard’s list of Summah Prep items before the gang gifts during Our Hot Picks.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/CHARTED code: CHARTED), hims (www.forhims.com/CHARTED), and Harper Collins Children’s Books (www.katiecotugno.com).

Comedian Steve Hernandez (I Love You, America, Reality Bytes) joins Andrew once again to discuss Michelle Wolf at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kanye West just learning about Republicans and slavery, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323)389-RACE.

Comedy Bang Bang and Threedom’s own Scott Aukerman joins Jon & Lauren to remember a whole different era of TV! He talks about poring through TV Guides as a kid, Godzilla’s sidekick Godzooky, and watching sex scenes with his parents. Then, on the debut of Improvised Sitcoms, Nicole Byer stops by to create a show that never was.

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV) and Quip Toothbrush (www.getquip.com/TV).

Comedians Abbi Crutchfield (TruTV’s You Can Do Better) & Matt Koff (The Daily Show) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: You Used To Call Me On My Homophone, I’m So Voice-Over It, and Every Pocket Tells A Story.

This episode is brought to you by RXBAR (www.rxbar.com/gameshow).

Sean and Hayes have an idea to get more listeners and it’s with ARNIE NIEKAMP, MATT YOUNG, and ADAL RIFAI from Hello From the Magic Tavern, the show and Offices and Bosses. Season 2 out now on Stitcher Premium.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/HANDBOOK) and hims (www.forhims.com/THEBOYS).

Briga Heelan (Great News) stars in a monstrous new musical filled with blood, bikes, belting vocals and more. With songs like “Sunnybrooke Side of Life”, “You Need Us Kids”, “It’s Midnight…”, don’t wait to Upside-download this sure-to-be-classic episode!

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/offbook).

Filmmaker/writer Max Winkler joins Jensen and Matty to talk about boxing, his latest film Flower, Cobra Kai, Burger Lounge, how we were late on You Were Never Really Here, and many more things you should know about.

A political science student and self-described ‘Robin Hood of sugar babies’ talks with Geth about the significant emotional labor that goes into online sex work and the commensurate earnings. She also discusses her political aspirations, including her ideal running mate (hint: together they’ll make money moves).

This episode is brought to you by 9 Days and 9 Nights, Thomas’ English Muffins, ZipRecruiter, and The Girl Who Smiled Beads.

Our man in the East, Phil Nobile Jr returns to talk all manner of Roger Moore, New Orleans and Voodoo. #KanangaBalloon

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/BOND) and Zyppah (www.zyppah.com code: BONDING).

Comedienne/Actress Maria Bamford sheds light on the darkness of thoughts and actions, as well as her Trump restraining order.

This episode is brought to you by Zyppah (www.zyppah.com code: KPCS).

The Red Wizard is back, summoned to help Arnie with his citizenship test. But can she and Usidore work through their relationship problems?

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Jyn’Leeviyah: Felicia Day

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Tricia: Kate James

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi

Editor: Chris Rathjen

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

Comedians Darcy Michael and Rhea Butcher sit down with Cameron live at JFL NorthWest to discuss their roles as standup comics, identifying as gender nonbinary, and being in a different place than your partner in a relationship.

This episode is sponsored by Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/QUEERY), TomboyX (www.tomboyx.com/QUEERY code: QUEERY), and Modclotch (www.modcloth.com code: QUEERY).

It’s been 9 amazing years of Comedy Bang! Bang! Where does the time go? Scott celebrates with show favorites under the watchful eye of his corporate supervisors. We’ll hear from returnees and newcomers alike including a professional employee, an adventurer, a developer of new ideas, and many more special guests!

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/BANGBANG code: BANGBANG) and Leesa (www.leesa.com/BANGBANG).

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes every person back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actor/comedian/writer Bryan Safi of Throwing Shade! Bryan chats about who the Denzel Washington in his life is, dancing the dabke, and the unexpected problems that arise when taking your spouse’s last name. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shaun Diston, Shulie Cowen, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set at a LensCrafters. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This week, film critic Christy Lemire joins Amy to discuss the 1985 John Hughes film “The Breakfast Club.” They’ll touch on the film’s nostalgia appeal, its interesting individual character arcs, and the parental issues of the main characters. Plus, they find out where the cast is now and examine the dynamic between Emilio Estevez’s Andy and Molly Ringwald’s Claire. Does “The Breakfast Club” deserve a spot in The Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums now to cast your vote!

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: CANON).