YouTube sensation Paint aka Jon Cozart joins Zach and Jess this week for a ghostly musical with young love, breadsticks, and “Hot Toppings”. With songs like “When Do You Say You’re A Ghost?”, “Yogurt & Breadsticks” and “Speed Dating”, you’ll be craving Italian food and more of these tunes! 

JAKE AND AMIR from the “If I Were You” podcast are in the studio along with many other guests to celebrate at the big Hollywood Handbook party for the holidays.

Rapper Davon Lavor joins Emily and Deanna this week to talk about rocking the Pastel Papi look, Thanksgiving clapbacks, and his biggest musical influences. Later, Davon gives the girls his vibes on Jake Paul headlines and a rundown on stripper-turned-hip hop artist Cardi B before performing a sample of one of his own tracks.

This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove.

As you look back on 2017, maybe you think the forces of evil had a banner year. Maybe you think decency took loss after loss, while cruelty went to the playoffs. Well what if we told you that while that was often true, there were squads of highly-motivated nice people standing up to the Nazis marching in the streets? And what if we also told you they stood up to those Nazis with the funniest, pinkest, fundraising-est pranks imaginable?

On this week’s podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by comedian, Southerner, and friend of the show Billy Wayne Davis, for a happy stroll down recent memory lane. They’ll discover magic t-shirts, “Swiss Coffee”, alien beings, and more fun ways the forces of good are kicking ass, taking names, and laughing all the way to the fun-bank.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/TkiQ1g

Fan favorite and GGACP holiday fixture Mario Cantone drops by the studio to chime in on everything from the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud to the not-so-special effects of “Mighty Joe Young” to the strange predilections of Frosty the Snowman. Also, Dracula plays heavy metal, Carol Kane plays Gilbert’s wife, Mario learns the Perfecto Telles story (!) and the co-hosts rank the best (and worst) adaptations of “A Christmas Carol.” PLUS: Dueling Dylans! “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas”! The genius of Alan Menken! In praise of Leonard Maltin! And the (triumphant) return of Carol Channing and Herve’ Villechaize!

Paul F. Tompkins wishes listeners a very Merry Christmas on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guests are The WorkJuice Players aka Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Little Janet Varney. Everyone then shares which exotic pet they would choose between a Macaw, Tortoise, Boa, and Alpaca. Then, they all improvise a story set in an Airport. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This episode is brought to you by Leesa.com (www.leesa.com/PFT).

San Francisco: Spontaneanation will be LIVE at the Marines Memorial Theatre on Friday, January 12th at 10pm as part of San Francisco SketchFest! For tickets go to www.paulftompkins.com/live

This Christmas Scott and Paul F. Tompkins give you the gift of the Comedy Bang! Bang! Best of Countdown! Join them as they countdown numbers sixteen through thirteen of the Best CBB episodes of 2017 as voted by YOU listeners. Plus, Scott and PFT sing a very special Christmas song!

It’s Winter Solstice time again and music is in the air. And we’re visited by two Great Blue Tigers.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Cerulean: Jessica McKenna
Azure: Zach Reino
Lioncelot: Greg Smith
Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien
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
Special Thanks: Josh Richmond

Screenwriter Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Disaster Artist) joins Amy this week to discuss the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.” They discuss how the film succeeds as a mosaic of interlocking stories and why it adds up to more than the sum of its parts. Plus, Michael shares some of the moments on his “Yikes” list before they assess the movie’s charm and take a deep dive into the many plot threads of “Love Actually.” Does “Love Actually” belong in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

This episode is sponsored by MUBI.

Welcome back to another episode of What Makes You Tick? with your hosts Sandra O’Donell (Kate Berlant) and Sandra O’Leary (John Early)! After sharing what’s been making them tick, they welcome special guest and old friend Symphony to the show to talk about her edible soaps, being divorced to a dead man, and their past run at a convention featuring the thickest rope. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to share what makes her Twitter followers tick on another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/LAPKUS) and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: LAPKUS15).

Natasha Lyonne (Orange Is The New Black) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 1987 superhero film Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Recorded live in New York, they talk about Nuclear Man’s nails, amnesia kisses, and what’s up with Margot Kidder. Plus, we figure out what exactly is kryptonite.

This episode is brought to you by Spotify, Squarespace, Sonos, and Mozilla Firefox.

Check out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/howdidthisgetmade

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.

Dave and Matt join the incredible Justin Simien (Dear White People) on the set of Dear White People: Season 2 to talk about coming out (multiple times), Buddhism, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and so much more. Plus, cricket crackers, crying at the end of Coco, and Christmas plans.

This episode is sponsored by Chappy, Dollar Shave Club, and Sony Pictures Classics’ Call Me By Your Name.

Comedians Jessica Chaffin (Search Party), Julie Goldman (Dumb Gay Politics), and Brandy Howard (Dumb Gay Politics) join Negin to chat about Trump’s national security strategy and the CDC’s “word ban.” Plus, the panel imagines a year without shopping.

This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com/FAKE), Tamara Mellon (www.tamaramellon.com/FAKE), and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: FAKE15).

TV Journalist, narrator, and Chicago legend Bill Kurtis joins Sarah Thyre and guest co-host Andy Richter to talk about Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare For The Common Man,” Paul Potts on Britain’s Got Talent, Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory,” and Glen Campbell’s cover of “Yesterday, When I Was Young.” Then, singer-songwriter Kelly Hogan stops by to talk about Edwin Hawkins Singers’ “Oh Happy Day,” Puddles the Clown, and more. Plus, a special performance by The Lawrence Peters Outfit.

Photos by Jerry Schulman.

This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com code: CRYBABIES), Leesa (www.leesa.com/CRYBABIES), and Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/CRYBABIES).

Kristen Meinzer, Director of Non-fiction Programming and co-host of the By The Book podcast at Panoply Media, joins Lex Friedman and Chris Bannon on The Wolf Den. The three begin with an important conversation about workplace sexual misconduct and Kristen’s personal experiences at previous jobs. Kristen also recounts her career history and making the shift from public radio to a podcast startup.

Making eye contact with Jamie Lee.

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/PARDO) and TrackR (www.trackr.com/PARDO).

Bryan and Erin get warm and cozy by the fire in the newly constructed Chateau Shade as they await the guests to their holiday party extravaganza! Jessica Chaffin and Orlando Soria drop by share low-budget gift advice and hot Christmas Tree Tips. Then, Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard stop in to chat about their fav presents growing up, and Ira Madison III gives his take on the best entertainment and pop culture 2017 had to offer. The party continues as Dave Holmes and Charles Rogers make appearances to talk holiday highlights and to supply a steamy playlet for all to perform, and Nina Parker arrives to discuss the latest in politics and her stylish solo trip to France. Plus, an attempted visit from the big man himself! Happy Holidays!

This episode is sponsored by Chappy, BetterHelp (code: SHADE), and Dollar Shave Club.

Special musical guest Worriers join Mary Holland, Eugene Cordero, Brian Huskey and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Worriers play a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a vegan who sells animal-shaped jewelry, a party host who won’t leave the coat closet, and a cynical greeting card company. Plus, a teacher uses sarcasm to teach math and a father fondly reminisces about his kids’ worst summer ever.

This episode is sponsored by “Improv Nation” by Sam Wasson.

The girls are on hiatus but that couldn’t stop Casey from taking on the Bev Hills premiere. Happy Holidays!

Writers Kara Brown (Jezebel) and Jane Marie (DTR podcsat) return to join Andrew to discuss bad dates, George Zimmerman’s Jay-Z threat, the new Star Wars, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Comedians Christi Chiello & Sean Patton join Jo and Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: Aparna NancherLa La Land, Anthropomorphize This!, and State Your Unpopular Opinion.

Sleigh bells ring in this week’s Raised By TV, and Jon & Lauren are talking about Christmas episodes! They ask why so many sitcoms featured homeless people that turned out to be Santa, watch Christmas clips from Family Matters, Friends and The Simpsons, and sing along to an SNL classic. Plus: a very special episode of Punky Brewster!

His Holiness Pope Francis (Jace Armstrong) turns out to be a real sneaky Pete on a Christmas episode of Hard Nation. Francis explains why Jesus was “the best,” lists his favorite Scientologists, and gets passionate about eating Cheetos in a bubble bath. Plus: Mark goes wassailing in a sketchy neighborhood.

Writer, producer, and Maria Blasucci’s dad Dick Blasucci joins Matt and Maria to discuss his role as the IBC Television Executive in the 1988 Christmas film Scrooged. Dick explains how his friendship with Bill Murray landed him the role and shares stories of their outings together during their Second City days. Later, Dick recalls working alongside the Solid Gold Dancers before hinting at an SCTV reunion in the works, and top secret guest Starship 1 returns to give a spirited take on Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Writer/producer Dan Harmon (Community, Rick and Morty) joins Howard, Kulap, and Stard for the final charts of the year! They listen to Billboard’s Top 100 from 2017 while Dan suggests innovative ways to improve the LA crowd and performs his own Loveline call-in show. Later, they talk corporate entertainment and the new Star Wars during the Movie Chart, and Young Kevin joins in for a holiday gift exchange while presenting his Hot Picks on Two Charted.

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

The Matts sit down to talk one of the best Bonds there is with one of the best voices there is, Maurice LaMarche. Plus, Ian Fleming and Orson Welles may stop by. Not sure, you’ll have to listen.

Unsure of her future, a young German woman finds herself in Australia picking cherries with a group of ex-cons & social outcasts. She passes the phone to a fellow picker and mentor of sorts who opens up about finding solace in the wilderness. He shares some practical tips, like how to hunt and cook wild pig. Hint: Don’t use a fishing spear.

This episode is brought to you by Sonos (www.sonos.com ), Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: CG), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful code: BEAUTIFUL), and Zelle (www.zellepay.com).

New student Marissa Willard (Casey Wilson) joins Marissa and Listler to spread the word on her all female production of “My Fair Lady” on this week’s Womp It Up! Hot Topix leads to us learning about Wompler’s turkey cooking skills, Listler being in the hospital, and Willard being attacked on Thanksgiving. Plus, we hear about Willard’s instant love of theatre when she first saw Cats and how her two moms met during “Spotlight On” before everyone offers listeners advice on jumping back into the dating world on Listler’s Love Lockdown.

Off Book favorites Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation) and Nicole Parker (Wicked, MadTV) are back together for a new holiday musical with a candy-canine twist in the town of Doggywood! With songs like “Puppy Christmas Train”, “Throw Me A Bone”, and “Best Friends Bearing Bacon”, you’ll be panting for more of these sweet sounding treats!

This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com/OFFBOOK).