Musical star ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic joins Scott to talk about his upcoming concert series The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour! They discuss sports and Al’s philanthropic causes before being joined by pageant consultant Debbie Creepy. Then, body modification hobbyist Jergen Tavikya stops by to explain the motivation behind his latest transformation.

This episode is sponsored by Leesa, Bespoke Post (code: BANGBANG), and NBC’s A.P. Bio.

Amy and Russ close out Oscar Movie Month this week with the 2001 Best Picture winner and nominee respectively, Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” vs. Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” They break down the spectacle of “Gladiator,” noting the formula that brought it the Best Picture award plus Joaquin Phoenix’s stellar performance. Then, they discuss the game-changing action sequences of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” as well as its main character’s imperfections and how it brought Chinese cinema to the world stage. Which film will enter The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

This episode is sponsored by MUBI.

We check in with an alternate reality version of the podcast, coming from a family friendly dimension where Arnie and his pals record a weekly children’s podcast. They’re joined by old friends including Flower and a very angry boy.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Dewey the Dolphin: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Flower: Brooke Breit
Blemish: Martin Wilson
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

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Danielle is live from The Largo with Jessica St. Clair taking the co-host reigns in a pinch and special guest Jerry O’Connell who will fuck anyone to get on housewives (especially Ken!). They talk Jax’s hero’s journey, why housewives hate the rain, and the safety of magnetic eyelashes.

Plus Casey chimes in from set about the NY ladies cruise from hell and Jerry and Jess perform stunning scene between Siggy and Joshua that deserves all the oscars this awards season.

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The fabulous Trixie Mattel of Drag Race fame visits the Homophilia studio to spill some All-Star tea, reveal her Drag Race fantasy team, and dish about her dating life. Plus, the difference between drag and Drag Race, a dick in the dark, and Dave breaks down the now infamous Fergie National Anthem.

Babies listening to podcasts, a vasectomy update, and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Rock Star, recommends some great stuff for you to check out in Paul’s Pick of the Week, and the Movie Bitches review The Greatest Showman. Plus, important info on next week’s movie!

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Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

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

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 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.

Ophira Eisenberg (Ask Me Another) and Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media) join Negin to dish about the latest in Mueller’s Russia investigation and why people are angry that Twitter is cracking down on bots. Plus, the panel discusses evangelicals and their silence on the Rob Porter and Stormy Daniels stories. Lastly, the panel debates the pros and cons of on-demand convenience.

This episode is sponsored by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Ears Edition and Color of Change.

Professor Rich Fulcher joins Matt Besser for the pilot episode of the new podcast, Marijuana Advice. They take listener calls about all things marijuana, from what the future of the cannabis industry looks like to the dangers of driving high to the best weed for an amazing sexual experience. Plus, they give tips on the best way to combat paranoia as well as how to get your pot brownies to kick in faster.

This episode is sponsored by NBC’s A.P. Bio, SeatGeek (code: IMPROV), and Warby Parker.

Brian and Erin each recount their compromised Black Panther viewing experiences this week before getting into the latest stories. Erin discusses former staff secretary and domestic abuser Rob Porter’s wives and how they were utterly failed by the Mormon church. Then, Bryan talks about the achievements of the LGBTQ athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, focusing on figure skater Adam Rippon’s use of his platform for positive change. Finally, special guest Ronna Glickman drops by to talk instinctual driving and to celebrate a special birthday as Girl Scout Penelope announces her new community service project.

Support Penelope’s community service project here.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: SHADE), EverlyWell (code: SHADE), and Beachbody On Demand (text SHADE to 303030).

Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) come together once again as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman–but this time to discuss the music and impact of the band R.E.M. In this first episode, Scott and Scott share how they initially encountered the music of R.E.M. before launching into a track-by-track breakdown of the group’s first EP, Chronic Town.

This episode is sponsored by Leesa and Audible.

Making your bed with Rachel Quaintance.

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Comedy writer Priyanka Mattoo joins Andrew to discuss Black Panther breaking expectations, J.J. Reddick sparking outrage after using a racial slur in NBA Chinese New Year video, a caller asking advice on how to tell people they are not asian after they hear their last name, and much more.

Author (and Harris Wittels’ sister) Stephanie Wittels Wachs joins Howard and Kulap to discuss her new book “Everything Is Horrible And Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss.” Stephanie shares stories of growing up with Harris while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Greatest Songs of All Time. Then, we hear a Movie Chart full of films shot in Stephanie’s native Texas, and Howard gives etiquette tips for hikers on a special edition of How To Act.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: CHARTED) and SeatGeek (code: CHARTED).

Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) come together once again as superfan Adam Scott Aukerman–but this time to discuss the music and impact of the band R.E.M. In this first episode, Scott and Scott share how they initially encountered the music of R.E.M. before launching into a track-by-track breakdown of the group’s first EP, Chronic Town.

This episode is sponsored by Leesa and Audible.

Comedian/Jo’s boyfriend Brett Davis (The Podcast For Laundry, The Special Without Brett Davis) and Jo’s mom Marilyn Firestone join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played:  You Know Who I’m Talking About, Jo No! I Hate This Game, and Time Loop, Time Loop 

Newly dreadlocked comedian Jeff Foxworthy (Jason Saenz) brings a backpack full of essential oils to the shores of Hard Nation. With his PR rep (who is a cactus) in tow, he teaches a hapless Mark how to tell his patented “redneck” jokes. Plus: Pete hypothesizes what Olympic curlers are like in the bedroom.

The ever-charming Kevin T. Porter sits down with the Matts to discuss the 2nd, and perhaps most highly regarded Bond movie ever. They also discuss some other things. It’s James Bonding! We talk about many many things actually.

Actress Sari Arambulo joins Emily and Deanna this week to give her take on alternate Instagram feeds. Sari talks about her powerlifting obsession and her favorite thing about being on the new NBC sitcom A.P. Bio before getting into the appropriate uses for the fake Instagram, aka the “Finsta.” Plus, Sari helps the girls understand the differences between other subcategories of Instagram accounts before playing a game of Thirsty, Savvy, or Thavvy.

This episode is sponsored by Dailylook (code: HTBLO), Scout & Cellar, and Of a Kind (code: HTBLO).

This week, Marissa and Listler welcome on Denise Fawmnst (Katie Dippold), the inhabitant of the Marina del Rey Murder House! Denise talks about how she found a body underneath her wallpaper and the strenuous relationship she has with the phantom that lives in her home. Plus, we hear the problem with The Crown and people with excuses during What’s Cheesing You, and the gals help a DACA recipient with their uncertain future during Listler’s Love Lockdown. Finally, Marissa and Listler get to know the real Denise – sans ghosts – during Spotlight On.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: WOMP).

The boys are joined by TOM SCHARPLING in his big return to the studio and he meets someone new.

This episode is sponsored by NBC’s A.P. Bio and Wargaming (code: HOLLYWOOD18).

The Doughboys themselves, Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger, take the Off Book stage with Jess and Zach this week for a brand new musical filled with grocery store rivals, strikes, Pixar vs Dreamworks debates and more! With songs like “At The Local Ralph’s”, “We’ve Got To Strike, For Your Right, To Strike”, and “Is E.T. CG?”, you definitely won’t quit on this show!

This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com code: OFFBOOK), Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: OFFBOOK), and Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK).

With a combined 200 years of life lived, a retired dentist and an amateur artist chat with Gethard about staying creative as you get older, living a fulfilling life, regrets and the fear of death. One key lesson: travel if you can, but skip The Mona Lisa, it’s just not that interesting.

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Dan Van Kirk shares why he’s got your back, how there must be a Wahlberg Solution, and the joys of Dumb People Town.

Professional wrestler Dalton Castle joins Jensen and Matty to talk about Bane’s World, Martin Morrow, how we were late on Neil Young, and many more things you should know about.

Tony-nominated actor and singer (and friend of GGACP) Craig Bierko returns to weigh in on a wide range of topics, including: the lost era of “Clubhouse TV,” the importance of a showbiz “hook,” the generosity of Alan Alda and Carol Burnett and the similarities between Yiddish theatre and “Guys & Dolls.” Also, Jack Paar gets intimate, Steve Martin plays to the cheap seats, Richard Dreyfuss “inhabits” Spencer Tracy and Ted Danson borrows from Dick Van Dyke. PLUS: Peter Tork! In praise of Richard Kind! Craig wows Stephen Sondheim! Gilbert teams with Larry David! And Nathan Lane pays tribute to…EVERYONE!

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/GILBERT) and SeatGeek (download SeatGeek app and enter promo code: GILBERT).

Author (and Harris Wittels’ sister) Stephanie Wittels Wachs joins Scott this week to discuss her new book “Everything Is Horrible And Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss.” Stephanie discusses her book, stories of growing up with Harris, and her reaction to the outpouring of support from his fans. Then, Morpheus The Dream Lord arrives to transport them to the Dreaming, where treasure hunter Brock Lovett reveals his greatest finds, and The Rum Tum Tugger has an existential crisis.

This episode is sponsored by NBC’s A.P. Bio, Daily Harvest (www.daily-harvest.com code: BANGBANG), Stamps.com (code: BANGBANG), and Keeps.

If you tuned into The Super Bowl, The Tonight Show, or mainstream radio this month, you experienced America’s most bizarrely fascinating celebrity. That celebrity is Justin Timberlake. He’s spent the past year or so carefully turning himself into “Justin Timberlake, Montana Cowboy”, and that seemingly random choice WOULD be fine, if not for these three things: 

1) The transformation’s only Instagram-deep. 

2) White men across America are doing the same thing. 

3) The reasons behind these white fellas running west aren’t as simple as musical taste/cheap land.

On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt interviews Montanan slash culture writer Anne Helen Petersen about her pioneering examination of The West, our celebrities, and why they’re hiding there. They also break down the myths of the Old West, the realities of why modern white people are flooding it, and why being a “Man Of The Woods” is no substitute for engaging with reality.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/EhdvWi

Amy and Russ continue Oscars Month this week with the 1990 Best Picture winner “Driving Miss Daisy” versus runner-up “Field of Dreams.” First, they take on “Driving Miss Daisy,” discussing Morgan Freeman’s breakout role as Moke Colburn, Jessica Tandy’s sublime unlikeability, and Hans Zimmer’s polarizing score. Then, they talk about “Field of Dreams” and its use of nostalgia, conflicting themes, and prime Kevin Costner. Which 1989 film deserves a spot in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

This episode is sponsored by MUBI and Audible.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes his wonderful listeners back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest and SOLE improvisor is Spontaneanation’s good friend Tawny Newsome! Tawny chats about how many eggs she can eat in one sitting, wondering if Scarface is a spin-off of The Godfather films, and being sent out of the room when a racy scene was happening on TV as a kid. They then improvise a story set at a Civil War Reenactment. 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).