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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!