Chris Giliberti, Head of Multiplatform at Gimlet Media joins Lex Friedman and Chris Bannon on The Wolf Den. The three discuss Giliberti’s early days at Gimlet, and transition to his current position from his original role as Chief of Staff. Chris also explains his method for divining which podcast properties can be best adapted for screen as well as new emerging formats.

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This Thanksgiving, Negin pushes politics to the side of her plate and welcomes a medley of guests to debate big questions about love and relationships. Should you stay friends with your ex? Why are there so many unmarried Americans? How do you know if you’re in love? Plus, some musings on whether or not to post about your relationship on social media.

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Ruth Reichl, the esteemed chef, food editor, and beautiful writer of words for Gourmet Magazine and LA Times joins Sarah and Susan to talk about the 2016 Olympic Moms ad by Procter and Gamble, the poem The Gaffe by CK Williams, the short story The Stone Boy by Gina Berriault, and Frank Sinatra’s “One For My Baby.”

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Sitting on the stairs with Paul Reiser.

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This week Bryan talks about Ohio congressman Wes Goodman’s campaign against gay rights and subsequent resignation after getting caught having gay sex in his office. Erin brings up Blake Shelton’s questionable distinction as People’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” especially given his history of hateful views, and guest Trixie Mattel returns to talk about The Trixie & Katya Show, the pleasures of the ballcuzzi, and importance of underselling on Grindr.

This episode is sponsored by EverlyWell (code: SHADE) and JustFab.

Mike Mitchell, Alex Fernie, Chad Carter, Hillary Matthews and special guest Jesse David Fox join Matt Besser for scenes about a freegan IT worker, an extremely competitive grandfather, and a prank show that pranks pranksters. Plus, they take a peek into the comedy of the future, and the failure to analyze a stand-up set properly leads to disaster.

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Comedian Hari Kondabolu joins Andrew to discuss his new documentary “The Problem with Apu,” something people can do to annoy their racist parents this Thanksgiving, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

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Lauren presents the first episode of her new podcast with Jon Gabrus, “Raised By TV.” Check it out, then subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Former president Barack Obama (Colton Dunn) returns to Hard Nation for a special Thanksgiving episode! He reveals his true feelings about Hamilton, talks up the pranks he played at the White House, and tells a very disturbing story about Cory Booker. Plus: Mark played King Lear when he was 15 (?)

Check out Colton’s new movie Lazer Team 2 on YouTube Red and in select theaters!

Jon & Lauren are especially animated on today’s episode because it’s all about cartoons! Lauren explains which Animaniac is hottest, Jon was Lil in his Rugrats fan club, and both of them wonder if they have more cartoon memories of childhood than real memories. Plus: Tiny Toons, Inspector Gadget, Little Bits, Ninja Turtles, Arthur, Alvin & The Chipmunks, and a Very Special Episode with Scott Aukerman & Betsy Sodaro!

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On this special Thanksgiving episode comedian Patti Harrison and musician Will Butler of Arcade Fire (along with Will’s 5-year-old son Alvin) join Jo and Manolo to play listener-submitted games with callers. 

Games played: What’s Your Primary Utensil, Rad Dads, and Sauce Boss.

Background actor Brandon Adams joins Matt this week to discuss his role as a guy on the shuttle – aka Jim Shuttle – in the 2009 Star Trek reboot. Brandon talks about having his face featured right alongside the film’s stars in the trailer, the joke he made to J.J. Abrams that he thought would get him fired, and the lengths he had to go to in order to fulfill his NDA. Plus, Brandon shares the story of how he became best friends with Chris Pine while working on set.

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Actor, writer, and director Derek Waters (Drunk History) returns to Who Charted to spread Thanksgiving cheer! Derek discusses the perks of sharing astrologers and deals with not being invited to holiday parties while counting down Billboard’s Top 5 Hip Hop Songs. Then, he helps the gang count down iTunes’ Top 5 Selling Comedy Seasons, and Howard shares long-lost videos of his stand-up past while Kevin’s Hot Picks bring the heat during Two Charted.

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Three-timer’s Club guest Paul F. Tompkins joins the Matts on a fun-filled journey to the east as they discuss Connery’s fifth outing as 007.

Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live, The Middle). Chris chats about growing up around The Groundlings Theater, his SNL character auditions, and working on his soon-to-be-published book.

Gather around the table as Colton Dunn (LAZER TEAM 2, Superstore) joins Jess and Zach for the first ever (?) Thanksgiving musical! With songs like “Take A Mallow, Make It Micro”, “Green Beans”, and “Chillsgiving”, you’ll be stuffed with so many favorite songs. Plus, stay tuned ’til the end for some tiny hot dog rhymes.

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A first year medical student tells Gethard how dissecting dead bodies changed her feelings on death. She opens up about how her mother inspired her to study medicine and some of the worst smells she’s encountered, like when she had to dissect a human rectum. Recorded live in Gainesville, Florida.

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Director/actor/screenwriter Patrick Brice (The Overnight, Creep) joins Jensen and Matty to talk about his latest film Creep 2, Jaden Smith’s album “Syre,” The Sisters Brothers, how we were late on Brigsby Bear, and many more things you should know about.

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YouTuber, podcaster, and actor Cody Ko joins Emily and Deanna this week to talk about his past as a software engineer, adventures on the dark web, and why surfing is the perfect activity for unplugging. Plus, Cody explains the latest trends in e-cigs before they launch into a revealing game of Cool or Not Cool.

This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove.

Comedian Jimmy Pardo hosts a pop culture game show-interview podcast; three call-in contestants vie for prizes. Special guest: Lauren Ash.

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Sean and Hayes have JIMMY PARDO as a guest to play games like on his new show, Playing Games with Jimmy Pardo.

Top 40 radio: it’s like if a robot became obsessed with our collective subconscious. And it’s always been dominated by fun, sunshine-y pop songs. Stuff like “Respect” (Aretha Franklin) and “Hey Ya!” (OutKast) and “Maniac” (that dancing movie). But are those songs all that they seem to be? Or do they have hidden, fascinating meanings that nobody ever stops and thinks about?

On this week’s podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Howard Kremer and Kulap Vilaysack, the hosts of Earwolf’s “Who Charted”, to ask the questions nobody’s asking about the biggest hit songs of all time. Get ready for a whole new perspective on all your favorite artists, from Van Halen to Marvin Gaye to Francis Scott Key.

Footnotes: https://goo.gl/5sPe7A

Writer-director-producer David Zucker (“Airplane!,” “The Naked Gun,” “Kentucky Fried Movie”) sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a fascinating, hour-plus conversation about the rules of comedy, the challenges of parody, the uniqueness of “Who’s on First?” and the greatest hits (and misses) of the Marx Brothers. Also, Peter Graves takes offense, Vincent Price takes a pass, Woody Allen boxes a kangaroo and “ZAZ” lifts a plot from Charles Bronson. PLUS: “Top Secret!” “A Fistful of Yen”! In praise of Chevy Chase! John Byner sends up Robert Stack! And David remembers his old friend Leslie Nielsen.

Humorist John Hodgman is this week’s guest supreme as he joins Scott and intern Gino Lambardo to talk about John’s new book “Vacationland,” Thanksgiving plans, and how buying a boat at an auction became the talk of the town. Then, Scott’s nephew Todd stops by to ask for help with his homework on how America started. Plus, former educator Caroline Belinda-Carlisle returns to the show to perform scenes from some of the shows she’s auditioned for as an actor.

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We’re visited by a troll that has been both blessed and cursed with special powers.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Craig Davis: Dana Gould
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
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

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies, gentlemen, and everything in between back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guests are fellow Earwolf hosts Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino of Off Book! Jessica and Zach chat about what flaw in their character has been most beneficial to their life, meeting as part of a freestyle rap improv group, and Jess performing a concert version of Cats the Musical at midnight at The Rock at Northwestern University. Jessica, Zach, and Paul then improvise a story set in A Night Club In Chicago. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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Jon & Lauren are so excited to kick off Raised By TV that they spend the whole hour brainstorming ideas for future episodes.  They touch on Supermarket Sweep, TGIF, Saved By The Bell, The Real World, theme songs, an infamous Oprah moment, why it’s creepy that Clarissa kept a ladder next to her window, and the 90s trend of keeping tarantulas as pets.