Matt Besser of Improv4humans joins Kulap, Howard, and Stard to share his top musical picks from the last year! We hear some of Matt’s favorite underrated artists before Howard makes a grand entrance to pitch a series of opinionated charts from all over the stylistic spectrum. Plus, they attempt to listen to a Cory Branan song without crying and and toss out their favorite movies of 2017.

Beautiful Anonymous fans called in for a series of brief one minute calls to tell Chris their goals, hopes and plans for 2018. 

Jon Gabrus (Raised by TV) starts the 2018 OFF BOOK musical season off right with an insane new show filled with cops, mozzarella sticks, and even the birds & the bees. With songs like “Pump the Brakes”, “Janette Woman” and “Just Say Yes”, you won’t need to put salt on these songs to add any flavor! 

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: OFFBOOK15).

Mr. Glen Butterman (Rob Huebel) joins Marissa and Listler to talk about keeping Marina Del Rey safe by being the Head of PAW Patrol. They talk about the alleged crimes of Glen’s son Trevor, fellow PAW Patrol members Bob and Sandy Queefy’s swinger lifestyle, and Glen meeting his wife online through Overseas Brides during “Hot Topix.” Then, Glen speaks against dolphins during “What’s Cheesing You?” and shares the last thing he said to his dad before he died during “Spotlight On.”

Calling all SYSK fans! Charles W. “Chuck” Bryant tells ALL in this first Chat Show of 2018. 

Happy New Year! Jensen & Matty countdown their top 10 Get Up On picks of 2017, throw in one Get Up OFF, and then call each other out for what they think was each other’s WORST pick of the year. Enjoy and thanks for listening Bunheads!

Sean and Hayes are joined by MATT INGEBRETSON and JAKE WEISMAN from their new show Corporate on Comedy Central to tell stories.

This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses (code: HANDBOOK) and Blue Apron.

Korean pop music enthusiasts Shannon Locke and Angelica Davila join Emily and Deanna this week to give a total rundown on the rising popularity of K-Pop music! Shannon and Angelica explain how they became engrossed in the fandom, their favorite stars, and the typical K-Pop star origin story. Plus, we learn the truth about “biaswreckers” as well as how the girls came be a part of their own K-Pop dance crew.

*This episode was recorded before the tragic passing of Kim Jong-hyun.

This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove.

BEGINNINGS: they are important. So important, we put that first word in all caps. On this week’s episode, Alex Schmidt is joined by Cracked editors Kristi Harrison and Cyriaque Lamar for a look at the all-time best beginnings of basically everything. From first lines of books to first shots of movies to historical firsts that everyone oughta know about, this episode’s like a smoothie made of starts, mixed to start your new year just right.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/Xbg2EX

Gilbert and Frank welcome (finally!) oft-discussed maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen (“It’s Alive,” “The Stuff,” “Hell Up in Harlem”), who talks about his early days as a standup comic, his friendship with Alfred Hitchcock, the risks and rewards of “guerrilla moviemaking” and the new documentary about his life and career, “King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen.” Also, Chuck Connors blows the whistle, Robert De Niro dons a yarmulke, Bette Davis stages a “comeback” and John Belushi babysits Broderick Crawford. PLUS: “Q, the Winged Serpent”! Revisiting “Coronet Blue”! John Wayne tosses out the script! The Coen Brothers pay “tribute” to “Branded”! And Larry remembers the legendary Samuel Z. Arkoff!

Happy New Year! Scott and Paul F. Tompkins continue the Best of Comedy Bang! Bang! 2017 countdown with numbers eight through five as voted by YOU listeners. Stay tuned for Part 4!

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

Paul F. Tompkins wishes all a Happy New Year on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is stand-up comedian Joel Kim Booster! Joel chats about losing his virginity to a French man, the four bases of dating, and believing he was going to be a youth pastor. Then, they are joined by improvisers Matt Gourley, Colleen Smith, and Rebecca Delgado Smith, to improvise a story set at Church Camp. 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).

This week, filmmaker Graham Skipper joins Amy to pit Monty Python’s two greatest comedies against one another: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” vs. “Monty Python’s Life of Brian.” Graham details a brief history of the sketch group before they get into “Holy Grail,” nothing its hilarious teardown of the Arthur legend and how it frames its own subversions within the movie. Then, they tackle “Life of Brian,” discussing its relevant social politics and how it nails religious satire. Finally, they make their closing arguments as to whether “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” or “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” should enter The Canon. Which Monty Python film wins out? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

Different types of Kryptonite, a man in spandex, and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, gives a great rec in Paul’s Pick of the Week, and the Movie Bitches review A Christmas Prince. Plus, you’ll find out which movie we will be covering next!

This episode is brought to you by Spotify and Sonos.

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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 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.

Welcome to Get A Grips with your hosts Chris Singleman (Jon Mackey), Nate Marriedman (Dan Lippert), Chuck Betweensituations (Ryan Rosenberg), and Brad Justfriends (Drew Tarver)! It’s the only podcast for below the line Hollywood employees where grips are able to shoot the breeze. This week they are joined by fellow grip Nancy Carrymen to talk about what it’s like to be currently working alongside each other on Seth MacFarlane’s Stewie: LIVE!, having to carry men just like her name, and her many stab marks. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to answer Twitter questions on how to deal with things on the set of a TV show in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: LAPKUS15) and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/lapkus).

Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (World of Wonder[worldofwonder.net]) join Dave and Matt this week as Homophilia’s first double guests! They chat about handling working and romantic relationships, raising children, and of course all things drag! Plus, Dave and Matt’s 2018 goals, Rupaul’s Drag Race All-Stars gossip and more!

Comedians Judy Gold (Kill Me Now) and Seena Ghaznavi (Sirius XM) join Negin to discuss their go-to New Year’s plans and their wishes for the year ahead. Plus, the perils of doing standup on New Year’s Eve.

Scott and Paul F. Tompkins continue the Best of Comedy Bang! Bang! 2017 countdown with numbers twelve through nine as voted by YOU listeners. Stay tuned for Part 3!

This episode is brought to you by Audible.

Erin and Bryan close out 2017 by focusing on the good things that came out of the year: their favorite books and movies! Then, Erin brings a story about Sophia the Robot, asking the question: why do robots need to look so much like people? Bryan discusses a pregnant mom who fired a gay photographer via text message, and actress/comedian Arden Myrin (Will You Accept This Rose?) joins to talk about seeing Anita Hill at a #MeToo event, her Bachelor obsession, acting training techniques, and her biggest animal fears.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

This week, author of “Improv Nation” Sam Wasson joins Matt Besser for a far-reaching discussion about the history of improv. Sam and Matt outline the milestones of improvisational theatre as it evolved from a rehearsal exercise into the comedic performance art form that we know it as today. Learn more about Sam Wasson’s book “Improv Nation” here.

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

Hope…get the machine! New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd (Anna Rubanova) and Trump administration lawyer John Dowd (Adam Bozarth) were accidentally booked together on this week’s Hard Nation. Maureen remembers the time she ate a whole pot chocolate bar, John is covered in pasta, and Trump is scared of yetis. Plus: the Hard boys count down their 2017 year in review!

Jon & Lauren get sketchy on an episode all about sketch comedy! They explain why watching SNL is like a sport and how great acting elevated Kids In The Hall, and revisit classic sketches from Mr. Show, In Living Color and more. Plus: another Very Special Episode of Roseanne with Scott Aukerman & Betsy Sodaro!

Comedians John Reynolds (Search Party, Stranger Things) & Conner O’Malley (Late Night with Seth Meyers) join Jo and Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: Professor Meow Meow, Date A Pro Wrestler, and Just The Rhyme Amount.

On a very special episode, Andrew reads through this year’s Dissmas List sent in by listeners as well as answers questions about Star Wars and more. Merry Dissmas! As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Kevin is joined by first-time director, LONG-time cinematographer Larry Sher, to discuss his oft-daunting debut, Father Figures.

Home schooled student Chuck Turlinski (Brad Morris) joins Marissa and Listler to talk about his experience as a new student at Marina Del Rey High now that his house burned down. Marissa opens up her house for Christmas Eve, Listler has an update on someone she’s been tracking, and Chuck speaks on his first sexual encounter at church group during “Hot Topix.” Then, Chuck gets emotional about asparagus, Steve Harvey and more during “What’s Cheesing You.” Plus, we hear about Chuck’s true passion for boneless wings during “Spotlight On.”

Writer Brian Lynch joins Jensen and Matty to talk about coming up with Kevin Smith, writing animated films, his new book “Toy Academy,” musician Tyler Cole, 36 Questions podcast, how we were late on Twin Peaks: The Return, and many more things you should know about.

Can stalking your crush lead to a successful long-term relationship? A young woman tells Gethard about her years-long pursuit.

This episode is brought to you by Magoosh (www.magoosh.com code: BEAUTIFUL), Casper Mattresses, Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Sonos.