Latest Episodes
April 9, 2018
Comedian Margaret Cho sits down with Cameron to discuss always being up-to-date within the community, staying stoked on stand-up, and being inspired by younger people.
This episode is sponsored by Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/QUEERY).
April 8, 2018
Actor and longtime friend of the show Jon Hamm of Mad Men fame joins Scott to chat about his new film Beirut, breaking the internet, and his middle name. Then, Al A. Peterson aka The Smooth Criminal returns to talk about the number one reason why people use his services to fake their deaths. Later, park ranger Margery Kershaw stops by to tell us about being transferred from her beloved Pinnacles National Park. Plus, Pokemon trainer Dash Grabum arrives to talk about his journey to become a Pokemon monster.
This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BANGBANG), Leesa (www.leesa.com/BANGBANG), and Black Tux (www.blacktux.com/BANGBANG).
April 8, 2018
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone who loves being pranked to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is Jon Hamm of Mad Men! Jon chats about one of the biggest failures in his life, pushing through the fear when he first moved to LA to pursue an acting career, and his new film Beirut. Then, they are joined by improvisers Maria Blasucci, Shaun Diston, and Mark McConville, to improvise a story set on The Moon. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).
April 6, 2018
Zak Toscani went to his office job last week, thinking it’d be like any other week. By Monday, he was international news. In this special bonus episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt dives into the recent Twitter thread that captivated the world, with its L.A. comedian author. Zak breaks down the entire chain of events, revealing new details about the shrimp fried rice caper’s victim & perpetrator. And he & Alex explore the bizarre worldwide phenomenon of intra-office lunch theft that somehow no one was talking about till now.
Zak’s website: http://www.zaktoscani.com/
The famed Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/zaktoscani/status/979448251546927104
Additional footnotes: https://goo.gl/tskeUi
April 6, 2018
Casey and Danielle have a lot to cover and they didn’t even get into Southern Charm yet! Atlanta, Bev Hills, Vanderpump and the NY premiere! Watching these shows is their burden and cross to bear but they do it for you! You’re welcome! They discuss WWHL, Paul’s twitter and Vanessa Bayer has another very specific recommendation.
This episode is brought to you by Rachel Zoe Box of Style (www.boxofstyle.com/bitchsesh code: BITCHSESH), Quip Toothbrush (www.getquip.com/HOUSEWIVES), and thredUP (www.thredup.com/HOUSEWIVES).
April 6, 2018
EP. 35 — Charlie’s Angels, Trans Love Stories and Manifesting a Husband w/ Isis King
Guest Isis King
Actress and model Isis King joins Dave and Matt this week to talk spirituality and church, life in a shelter before Top Model and manifesting a husband. Plus, looking for more trans love stories, dealing with Tinder and Matt asks Dave for some advice!
This episode is sponsored by Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: HOMOPHILIA) and hims (www.forhims.com/HOMOPHILIA).
April 5, 2018
Bad roommates, dry cigarettes, a lesson in Latin, and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Adore, shares a must watch during Paul’s Pick of the Week, and the Movie Bitches review Black Panther. Plus, important info on next week’s movie!
This episode is brought to you by New Belgium Brewery (www.newbelgium.com) and Namely (www.namely.com/BONKERS).
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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.
April 5, 2018
EP. 91 — Great! Can’t Wait! Thanks!
Guest Paul F. Tompkins Rory Albanese Mike Pesca Scott Blakeman Seema Iyer Erin Gibson Bryan Safi
Negin takes a break from the political maelstrom to blow off steam with some of her favorites, including a surprise cameo by comedy podcast legend Paul F. Tompkins (SPONTANEANATION)! Other panelists in the mix include Rory Albanese (The Daily Show), Mike Pesca (The Gist), Scott Blakeman (Laughing Liberally), Seema Iyer (The Bollywood Lawyer), and Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi (Throwing Shade). They gab about how to have a good relationship, why being blunt can be useful, and how thinking like an old person could make you happier.
This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com code: FAKE30) and Forto Coffee (www.fortocoffee.comcode: FAKE).
April 5, 2018
Hari and Ashok Kondabolu (aka The Kondabolu Brothers) catch up with each other on St. Patrick’s Day in front if a live crowd at Littlefield in Brooklyn. After speculating on the luck of the Irish, they dive deep into the placebo effect that Tandoori Chicken has on white people, discuss Ashok’s epic to-do list, and solve the longstanding mystery of who’s been using Hari’s toothbrush.
April 5, 2018
EP. 337 — Michael Dean Damron, Mishka Shubaly, and the Turkey Tussle
Guest Michael Dean Damron Mishka Shubaly Joel Spence Lou Wilson
Michael Dean Damron returns to improv4humans along with fellow musician Mishka Shubaly and improvisers Joel Spence, Lou Wilson, and Matt Besser! Michael and Mishka perform songs that inspire scenes about Jesus’s most annoying fan, a couple so polite they ruined their sex life, and a wildly vulgar audition. Plus, a teacher shuts down the life dreams of his students and a nephew uses his newfound size to intimidate his uncle.
April 5, 2018
Bryan whips out his killer Blink-182 impression for this week’s Throwing Shade! Erin talks about the case of Gao Xaio and the rising tide of feminism in China against the efforts of the Chinese government. Then, Bryan brings out some quick hits including the claims of Coach Dave Daubenmire that masturbation counts as gay sex. Then, D’Arcy Carden joins to talk about what inspired the apostrophe in her name, her thrills at the successes of The Good Place, and her full-on One Direction fandom.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: SHADE) and True Religion (www.truereligion.com/SHADE code: SHADE)
April 4, 2018
EP. 4 — The Travel Bug with August Lindt
Guest Matt Besser Paul F. Tompkins Erinn Hayes Chris Tallman
You’re in for a treat as Andy Daly & Matt Gourley bring you a remarkable festival of German accents in a travel themed podcast pilot hosted by pretzel maker/world traveler August Lindt. August is in fantastic German company as he welcomes legendary director Werner Herzog (Paul F. Tompkins), surrealist painter/sculptor H.R. Giger (Matt Gourley), and our former holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Matt Besser) to get acquainted with one another, share some travel tips, and recommend wonderful travel destinations. Plus, they play a game called Where In The World Are My Wife and Children?
Featuring: Matt Besser, Paul F. Tompkins, Erinn Hayes, Chris Tallman
This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: ANDY).
Listen to Season 2 starting Thursday, March 8th on Stitcher Premium! For a free month trial, go to stitcherpremium.com/andy and use promo code ‘ANDY’.
April 4, 2018
EP. 613 — Jonah Ray, Megan Gailey, Joyelle Johnson, Zach Sims, Jono Zalay and host Cameron Esposito
Guest Jonah Ray Jono Zalay
Cam talks tour bus, naked minutes and tape. Sets from Megan Gailey, Jonah Ray, Jono Zalay, Joyelle Johnson and Zach Sims.
This episode is brought to you by Tom Boy X (www.tomboyx.com/HANDSTOGETHER).
April 4, 2018
Taking it to the stage with Cristela Alonzo.
This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: PARDO), Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/pardo code: PARDO), For Hims (www.forhims.com/NNF), and Beach Body On Demand.
April 4, 2018
The Shrimps take on the LA Nail Clippers at Pan Pacific Park. Mark and Matt call the action.
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April 4, 2018
EP. 31 — U Talkin’ U2 To Me? – Slowin’ It Down with Phoebe Robinson and Andy Daly
Guest Andy Daly Phoebe Robinson
Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) and Andy Daly (Review) join Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss all things U2. Phoebe talks about the first time she heard U2, meeting her boyfriend at a U2 concert, and the gift she received from Bono. Then, Andy talks about his very specific U2 daydream, the first time he heard U2, and his experience with the U2 website. Plus, they share their Top U2 Songs and rankings.
This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/U2) and The Wine Down Podcast.
April 4, 2018
Comedian Chris Fairbanks (Do You Need A Ride podcast) joins Howard and Natasha for this week’s Who Charted! We’ll hear about a fanatical group of gun-and-sand enthusiasts and the benefits of spa days while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Country Songs. Plus, they count down the Movie Chart, and later Howard gives another Mole Man Update while opening up a special box of gifts during the third chart.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: CHARTED) and hims (www.forhims.com/CHARTEDED).
April 3, 2018
Comedians Tallie Medel (Cocoon Central Dance Team, Sylvio) & Jim Santangeli (Our Cartoon President, Paterno) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers.
Games played: Movie Caveman-splain, Mouth Full of Lyrics, and Prequel of Fortune.
April 3, 2018
Comedian and writer Joel Kim Booster joins Andrew to discuss growing up in a white family, transracial adoption, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
April 3, 2018
Queer Eye co-host Antoni Porowski joins Jonathan in a wintery New York studio to hang out, share stories from his childhood as a first generation Polish Canadian, and to compare the schooling systems he experienced in Montreal and West Virginia.
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April 3, 2018
Sean and Hayes invite ARDEN MYRIN to help them finally rank all the movies and do #MovieRank.
This episode is sponsored by LaRue Entertainment (www.apocalypsesoonish.com), Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/HANDBOOK), hims (www.forhims.com/HANDBOOK), and Rehabs.com (888-893-3052).
April 3, 2018
The gifted and talented teacher Maximillian Burger III (Brandon Gardner) aka Dr. Burger descends from his tower to join Marissa and Listler for this week’s Womp It Up! We’ll hear all about Listler’s solitary confinement and Dr. Burger’s new approach to dating during “Hot Topix.” Later, Marissa shares her holiday Instagram woes on “What’s Cheesing You?” and Dr. Burger explains his complicated relationship with his mother during Listler’s Love Lockdown.
This episode is sponsored by LaRue Entertainment (www.apocalypesoonish.com).
April 3, 2018
Actress Lilimar of Nickelodeon’s Knight Squad joins Emily and Deanna to talk about the musicians she looks up to, the BTS K-pop documentary, and keeping it real on Instagram. Plus, Lilimar helps the girls get to the bottom of “phubbing,” who bit Beyonce, and when to use “big mood.”
This episode is sponsored by Juice Beauty (www.juicebeauty.com/HTBLO code: HTBLO20).
April 2, 2018
An aerialist turned sex education teacher from Australia chats with Gethard about her life on the road, falling in love and the challenge of explaining consent to high school kids.
This episode is brought to you by Thomas’ English Muffins.
April 2, 2018
EP. 342 — U-God
Guest U-God
Rap legend U-God of the Wu-Tang Clan joins Jensen and Matty to talk about his new book “Raw: My Journey Into the Wu-Tang,” the hard work that goes into being in the drug trade, who would’ve been in Wu-Tang, and his new album “Venom.”
This episode is brought to you by Get Magic (www.getmagic.com/KARP).
April 2, 2018
The forevermore lovely AND entertaining Selma Blair shares all with Kevin, from Guillermo del Toro to playing house with Nic Cage.
April 2, 2018
Dani Snow from DC Comics joins the boys to talk Brosnan’s third, its ladies and its villains.
This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BOND).
April 2, 2018
Writer, actor and musical improv vet John Hartman (Baby Wants Candy, The Good Place) joins Jess & Zach this week for a wild, underwater, crab-legged techno musical complete with sledding, sea snakes and slow dances. With songs like “Bubble Bauble Ball”, “Share Our Legs” and “What Is Six?!”, you won’t be crabby about any of these tunes.
This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK).
April 2, 2018
Comedian Bryan Safi sits down with Cameron to discuss his experience with his parents, homophobia and misplaced misogyny, and being punished for showing femininity.
This episode is sponsored by EverlyWell (www.everlywell.com code: QUEERY).
April 1, 2018
Writer Andrew Barker of Variety joins Amy to discuss the 1991 action thriller “Point Break.” They examine the film as an entrance to the 90s, the complex dynamic between Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, and the greatness of character names like Johnny Utah before before getting into director Kathryn Bigelow’s strong understanding of male relationships. Does “Point Break” deserve a spot in The Canon? Head over to the Earwolf forums now to cast your vote!