Chicken on top? Dragon on bottom? Let’s talk to a cockatrice!

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Patti the Cockatrice: Laura Grey

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi

Editor: Chris Rathjen

Theme Music: Andy Poland

Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban

Audio Assistance: Jason Knox

Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

Film critic and host of the podcast Switchblade Sisters April Wolfe joins Amy this week to discuss Mary Harron’s 2000 film “American Psycho.” They discuss the movie as a dissection of the American male psychosis and consider the equally-weighted feminine reactions throughout. Plus, they talk its initial reception, what the film did for Christian Bale’s career, and its continued relevance as a satire of American culture. Should “American Psycho” enter The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!

This episode is sponsored by MUBI.

Welcome back WOMPSTERS! Marissa and Listler make a perfect re-entry this week as they welcome on the charming Mr. Casey Steers (Paul Scheer) aka C.S. to explain some of his controversial behaviors as head of the Marina Del Rey High school newspaper, the Daily Dolphin. C.S. shares a little insight into the coming of age story he’s working on, why there’s nothing sexual about the human body, and how falling in with a rough crowd led him to high school journalism. Later, scandal ensues when C.S. gets the spotlight on some of his extra-chill teaching practices.

Casey and Danielle are joined in hosting by Ms. June Diane Raphael for their second annual Largo Christmas spectacular! There is song, dance and Vicky Gunvelson. No tagging! Matt McConkey joins as does April Mouton. June Diane isn’t taking on Christmas but she DOES take on a complicated song from Hamilton. 

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

Advice on what to do with a lot of free time, Franco’s crotch sock in The Disaster Artist, board game recs, and more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for The Disaster Artist/The Room and the Movie Bitches review Thor: Ragnarok. Plus, you’ll find out which superhero movie we will be covering next!

This episode is brought to you by SKYN condoms and Zelle (www.zellepay.com).

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.

Welcome back to Sports Snack with your hosts LaDarrell McMasters (Carl Tart) and Swann Jones (Zeke Nicholson). LaDarrell and Swann welcome on current NBA player and leader of the Towel Brigade John Morton to talk about the terrible loss he’s suffered at the hands of a tornado. John shares tales of NBA locker room culture, his methods for planning out Towel Brigade cheers, and why he looks forward to using his special golf gear after he retires. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to help her Twitter followers with their NBA questions on another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is sponsored by ModCloth (code: LAPKUS15) and Sock Panda (code: LAPKUS15).

Emmy Award winner Lena Waithe (Master of None, The Chi) joins Matt and Dave to talk about her recent Thanksgiving engagement (!!!), her character on Master of None, and some deep cut Jennifer Aniston insight. Plus chats about Mary Tyler Moore, The Last Jedi and Common.

This episode is sponsored by Chappy and HelloFresh (code: HOMOPHILIA30).

Comedians Scott Blakeman (Laughing Liberally) and Tom Brennan (Electoral Dysfunction) join Negin to cheer Doug Jones’ win in the Alabama Senate race. They also chat about the role of due process and proportionality in sexual harassment allegations. Plus, they blow off some steam and shares their favorite bingeable TV shows and movies.

This episode is brought to you by Tamara Mellon (www.tamaramellon.com/FAKE), A Day Clothing (www.thisisaday.com code: FAKE), and SockFancy (www.sockfancy.com/fake).

Erin returns from Ireland…with gifts! Bryan discusses Trump’s remarks during his World AIDS Day address and why his tendency to specifically fail to mention the affected parties of tragedies time and time again can have far reaching consequences. Then, Erin exposes the discriminatory practices of medical professionals when it comes to surgical sterilization for men and women, and guest Emily Heller talks about Frasier fandom, the importance of distinguishing between pervert and predator, and what makes for the perfect final meal.

This episode is sponsored by Chappy and Firstleaf.

Jon Gabrus and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser for part two of a live episode from Chicago! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a team of nerdcatchers, a specialty toilet for a bad back, and a genie that gets wished into a relationship. Plus, teens make a high speed Taco Bell run and Jon has a hard time concentrating during his wife’s work stories.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and “Improv Nation” by Sam Wasson.

If you’re a new listener to Womp It Up, or just need a refresher on the backstory, fear not: Wompler & Listler are rereleasing some of their classic appearances from Comedy Bang Bang! First up: “Finger Guns,” from April 16th, 2012.

Jumping around with Josh Godelman.

This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/PARDO code: PARDO) and MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/NEVER).

Writers Mehar Sethi and Jack Moore join Andrew to discuss the 2017 Alabama Senate election, a campaign to help bullied teen Keaton Jones has been suspended after his mother is accused of racism, Bitcoin, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

The star and creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Dhruv Uday Singh) freestyles through a very dramatic Hard Nation. Lin talks about his all-cat musical Mewsies, envisions a musical based on the Hard brothers and challenges Pete to a duel. Plus: Mark is now a “woke-servative.”

Today’s episode was recorded live at the Now Hear This festival in New York City! Jon & Lauren do a “fantasy sitcom family draft,” where they pick the sitcom characters they would want in their real life family from Full House, Family Matters, Golden Girls and more. Then, Paul Scheer joins them for an especially disturbing Very Special Episode.

This episode is brought to you by Shhhowercap.com (www.shhhowercap.com code: TV), Grasshopper (www.grasshopper.com/TV), and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV15).

Comedians Jessica Chaffin (Ronna & Beverly, The Kibitz) and Dave Hill (Valley Lodge) join Jo and Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. 

Games played: The USDA Guide to Soil Taxonomy Game, Brand Builder, and Mano What I’m Saying?

Comedian and podcaster Brandon Wardell (Yeah, But Still) drops in to cut the aux cord on this week’s Who Charted! He helps the gang count down Billboard’s Top Selling Albums while they spill their personal beefs with Pink and Brandon deals with the pangs of growing older. Plus, we hear why the Keaton Jones bullying controversy is evidence of the internet moving too quickly, and Howard reflects on a greenroom altercation with Jon Gabrus over baked clams during Two Charted.

This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (code: CHARTED30).

Comedian Rob Huebel joins Jensen and Matty to talk about his show “Do You Want To See A Dead Body” on YouTube Red, Jack Harlow, Most Expensivest, how we were late on Nier: Automata, and many more things you should know about.

This episode is brought to you by MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/GETUP) and Omaha Steaks (www.omahasteaks.com code: GETUP).

Actress and comedian Jessica Chaffin joins Emily and Deanna this week to discuss nail dipping, colonoscopies, and the vacancy of today’s youths. Later, they dive into a conversation on the fad of Mukbang eating shows and their strangely multifaceted appeal.

This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Santa Clarita Diet) speeds into the OFF BOOK studio to star in the hottest new vehicular musical. With songs like “Ride or Die”, “We Are the Ghosters” and “I Like It When You Call Me Papa”, you won’t be dragging your feet to any of these tunes! 

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK), Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK), Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK), and Improv Nation by Sam Wasson.

The unusual malady that afflicts this caller stirs up a philosophical discussion about how we, as humans, experience and remember our lives and craft our stories.

This episode is brought to you by Sock Club, Squarespace, Casper Mattresses, and Zelle.

Marissa and Listler go on an emotional rollercoaster as they welcome back new Marina Del Ray High teacher Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas)! Listler tells us about her boat accident and Gutterballs talks about his relationship with model Carol Alt during Hot Topix. Then, Gutterballs shares the great (and not so great) things that are happening to students at Marina Del Ray during “Gutterballing with Eric Gutterman.” Finally, Gutterballs gets teary eyed as he confesses how he felt when the love of his life just up and left him without a word.

Matt and Matt asked social media for some Q’s and then provided some A’s!

Kevin sits down with hero Phil Proctor, who co-founded Firesign Theatre in the late 60s; making beautifully written and performed albums that would alter young Kevin’s comedic outlook for life…

Sean and Hayes welcome MEREDITH HAGNER to Earwolf studios to share stories and get her help on a financial project they’ve been working on.

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

Foon’s most famous band is back to play a few more songs before they break up again.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
nymbee: Storm DiCostanzo
Grundle: Paul Sabourin
Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi
Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi
Theme Music: Andy Poland
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Audio Assistance: Jason Knox
Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

This episode is brought to you by SockFancy (www.sockfancy.com/MAGIC) and Away (www.awaytravel.com/magic).

Gilbert and Frank track down one of their favorite performers, comedian and variety show mainstay Bill (Raymond J. Johnson Jr.) Saluga, who recalls his years in the sketch group The Ace Trucking Company and reminisces about working with everyone from Redd Foxx to Billy Barty to John Lennon. Also, Bill rooms with John Byner, David Frye hits on the ladies, Dick Shawn roasts Uncle Miltie and Bob Dylan pays tribute to Ray J. Johnson. PLUS: Gypsy Boots! “The Steve Allen Comedy Hour”! Bill improvises with Bobby Darin! RFK sings “Wild Thing”! And Pat McCormick meets the Master of Suspense!

Thought experiment: if you made a list of the biggest 10 comedy institutions in your life, what would be on it? Probably stuff like ‘Saturday Night Live’, ‘The Daily Show’, John Oliver, network late night shows? Well if you look back over that list, you probably won’t find anybody who’s not openly lefty liberal (hi Stephen Colbert!) or wonky liberal (hey Seth Meyers!) or dead-center apolitical (hello Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader!). Why is that? How is there a total lack of high-profile comedy platforms that cater to the Mitt Romney supporters of the world, let alone the Trump zombies?

On this week’s podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Jason Pargin (Cracked) and Zack Bornstein (SNL, Jimmy Kimmel Live) for a look at how comedy works, who’s allowed to be our leading joke-tellers, where today’s comedy comes from historically, and why Jimmy Fallon lost a third of his audience by treating Donald Trump like a regular guy one time.

[Footnotes here: http://www.cracked.com/podcast/why-conservative-comedy-almost-impossible-in-trump-times/]