Latest Episodes
November 1, 2017
Matt and Mark call the first tee action at the fourth annual Townes McCoy Golf Classic benefitting the Boys and Girls Club. Brought to you by Nick Thune and sponsored by Mack Weldon and La Gratona Tequila.
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November 1, 2017
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort (Dan Black) is preparing to go under house arrest when Mark & Pete catch him for Hard Nation. The man Pete calls “evil Roald Dahl” obsesses over his daughter’s boyfriends and discovers Rick Lazio is the Zodiac Killer. Plus: Mark blows his school board debate.
November 1, 2017
Hosts of The Daily Zeitgeist podcast, Miles Gray and Jack O’Brien join Andrew to discuss the Astros player who was suspended for 5 games for a racist slant-eye gesture, majority of White Americans feeling that they are discriminated against, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323)389-RACE.
November 1, 2017
Aparna Nancherla (BoJack Horseman, Crashing) and Ashley Brooke Roberts (NatGeo Explorer) join Jo and Manolo to play listener-submitted games with callers.
Games played: Alaska? I’ll Ask Her!, Can I Have That Seat?, and Pitch A Masterpiece.
November 1, 2017
Writer, comedian, and host of The Cracked Podcast Alex Schmidt joins Who Charted this week to bid adieu to Checkpoint: Pumpkin! Alex and the gang share stories of costumes and parties past while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Halloween Songs. Later, they count down a Halloween Movie Chart, and Howard explains why he’s less of a millennial than he once was during Two Charted.
This episode is sponsored by The Second City Training Center.
October 31, 2017
EP. 48 — Episode 048: Timothy Dalton’s 3rd Bond Film w/ Chris Klimek and Mark McConville
Guest Mark McConville
Chris Klimek and Mark McConville sit down with the Matts to discuss the never produced Bond 17. Timothy Dalton’s third outing as James Bond was deep into pre-production when the project was shelved. We talk all about it and even try to cast it.
October 31, 2017
RE-join Kevin for one of his favorite interviews, with Tesla/SpaceX innovator and soon-to-be ruler of the world, Elon Musk. It’s a Kev’s Fav special!
October 31, 2017
Lennon Parham (Playing House, Womp It Up!) joins Zach and Jess for this spoooooky vampire musical that’s sure to rival Phantom of The Opera, Jekyll & Hyde, and all other scary stage productions! With songs like “The Best Time Is The Night Time”, “17 Year Old Colonial Ghost Boy” and “Mole People Are My People”, you’ll definitely want to listen to these tunes with the house lights on!
This episode is brought to you by Audible (www.audible.com/offbook) and Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK).
October 31, 2017
“You can’t give puppies cow vaccines.” That’s how this caller ends her hour with Gethard. The journey to that moment takes us through: Italian Madrigals, getting licked by a baby cow, going on a tour of a cranberry marsh, and a very personal story about the loss of a friend. All this while she’s prepping to perform a show that starts right when the call ends.
This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: CG), Talkspace (www.talkspace.com/beautiful), and Sonos (www.sonos.com).
October 31, 2017
Trainer Phil is back to join Jensen and Matty for another update on #BUFFSEASON and to list their 5 favorite video games of all time. Tune in to find out what makes the list!
October 31, 2017
Sean and Hayes are joined by ERIN GIBSON of Throwing Shade who is doing the show as a form of twisted revenge.
This episode is sponsored by Harry’s and ZipRecruiter.
October 31, 2017
Actress Eris Baker (This Is Us) joins Emily and Deanna this week to talk about working with Zendaya, her favorite apps, and the latest YouTube Challenges. Plus, the girls test Eris in a game of Young or Old.
This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove.
October 31, 2017
Premiere episode. Comedian Jimmy Pardo hosts a new pop culture game show/interview podcast, as three call-in contestants vie for prizes. Special guest: Nikki Glaser.
October 30, 2017
Subscribe to Raised By TV today, and get ready for the first episode to drop into your earholes on 11/8!
October 30, 2017
Cameron sits down with musician Mary Lambert to discuss the importance of empathy and vulnerability, being raised religious, and taking control of your own healing.
October 30, 2017
Gilbert and Frank usher in Halloween 2017 with one of the last remaining TV horror hosts, Rich Koz, AKA “Svengoolie,” who remembers some of his famous predecessors (Ghoulardi, Zacherle, Chilly Billy) and praises the stylishness and symbolism of the original Universal horror classics. Also, Fritz Feld gets hitched, Eddie Munster goes wild, Vampira takes Elvira to court and Mister Rogers meets the Wicked Witch of the West. PLUS: Count Floyd! “The Mummy’s Curse”! Bela Lugosi gets hypnotized! Gilbert chokes the chicken! And the (arguably) craziest horror film ever made!
This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/GILBERT) and Leesa (www.leesa.com/GILBERT).
October 30, 2017
Hello From The Magic Tavern guys (Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai) join Jo and Manolo for a special spooky Halloween edition of Dr. Gameshow.
Games played: Swoopstakes, Cereal Killer, and Werewolf Elton John.
This episode is brought to you by InBox podcast by AudioBoom.
October 30, 2017
Whether it’s ghosts or the afterlife or god, most humans tend to lean towards thinking something funky and unknowable is out there, even if they can’t pinpoint what it is or prove that it exists.
With ghosts, this seems to be especially true. In some states, real estate listings must disclose if people have died at the property, you know, in case ghosts, and even the most fervent atheists will admit, “yeah there’s something weird opening doors in my house, it’s definitely a ghost.”
On this week’s episode, Alex Schmidt is joined by Dana Gould, creator of IFC’s Stan Against Evil for a wide-ranging conversation about why humanity is obsessed with the supernatural and some of the scientific reasons our bodies trick us into believing that ghosts are real.
Footnotes: https://goo.gl/vfMFwp
October 30, 2017
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners to a spoOoky edition of Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest return guest and first 4-time guest is Busy Philipps of HBO’s Vice Principals! Busy chats about the one kind of cuisine she would eat her entire life, her daughter Birdie’s admiration of cruises, and being overshadowed at her 10 year high school reunion by her high school rival. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ryan Gaul, Tawny Newsome, and Sarah Burns, to improvise a story set at a High School Reunion. 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).
October 30, 2017
Indie rock band The National joins Scott this week to talk about their new album “Sleep Well Beast,” spaceship rockumentaries, and to perform songs off their new album. Then, Victor and Tiny are back to tell us about their journey trying to get a driver’s license. Plus, acrobat Dagmar the Small returns to talk about how she got her hollow bones and her impromptu performances floating around town.
This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/CBB), Leesa.com (www.leesa.com/BANGBANG), and Away (www.awaytravel.com/bangbang code: BANGBANG).
October 30, 2017
It’s time to talk to Dripfang the Chef Inquisitor about how evil he is and if he can do his job better.
Credits
Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Dripfang: Kevin Sciretta
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
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 Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com code: TAVERN30).
October 30, 2017
Author Kier-La Janisse (House of Psychotic Women) joins Amy this week to discuss David Cronenberg’s 1979 film “The Brood.” They touch on the film’s treatment of trauma as theatre, the attachment of power to femininity, and how Cronenberg used his actors to play out a real-life personal tragedy. Plus, they get into what the rage monsters represent, and Kier-La shares some surprising information about human experimentation and the Satanic Panic. Does “The Brood” deserve a spot in The Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums now!
This episode is sponsored by MUBI.
October 27, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: A statement regarding Shannon and David Beador’s separation from Casey and Danielle. TGIF.
October 27, 2017
HDTGM All-stars Rob Huebel and Jenny Slate join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2001 science fiction slasher film Jason X. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the nipple clamps, abusive VR, and “what is Jason?”. Plus, Rob is reminded of a horror prank gone wrong from his past.
This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BONKERS) and Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com code: BONKERS30).
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Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:
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 House, The Lego Batman Movie, How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.
October 27, 2017
EP. 12 — Charm School Confidential, On-Set Crushes, and Halloween Traditions
Guest Mara Wilson Louis Peitzman
The amazing Mara Wilson (Where Am I Now?) joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about Halloween costumes and traditions, growing up with all boys, her first on-set celebrity crush, and the good ol’ Kinsey scale. Also, Mara talks about the bisexual girl “reputation”, coming out publicly, and her love of coming of age teen dramas. Plus, Louis Pietzman calls in with some expert insight on the homoerotic horror classic, Nightmare On Elm St Part II!
This episode is brought to you by by Showtime’s Shameless.
October 27, 2017
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome back to The North Pod for a special “The Christmas Before Halloween” episode with your host, Santa Claus (Paul F. Tompkins) and guest Ebony, the elf that delivers gifts to goth kids! They get into the last things that made them cry, share some of their favorite impressions, and swap Christmas ghost stories. Plus, a certain naughty elf makes a special appearance, and Traci Reardon drops by to help her Twitter followers with some spooky inquiries in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”
This episode is brought to you by BaubleBar (code: LAPKUS), The Second City Training Center, and ModCloth (code: LAPKUS25).
October 26, 2017
Incredibly successful model and singer Theda Hammell joins Sarah and Susan to talk about “Children Will Listen” from Into the Woods, Randy Newman’s “Marie,” Good Ophelia, Bad Ophelia, and Anna Vissi’s “Treno.”
This episode is brought to you by Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/CRYBABIES) and Stitch Fix (www.stitchfix.com/CRYBABIES).
October 26, 2017
EP. 89 — Halloween Housewives 2017: LIVE! (w/ Adam Pally, Clare Mukherjee)
Guest Adam Pally Clare Mukherjee
Casey takes a break from maternity leave to sink into Leanne’s two face and Danielle doesn’t need Algae 22 to channel Deeeeeeeee for the second annual Halloween extravaganza! Adam Pally guests as his favorite reality star of all time and Casey and Danielle force a Miss Saigon song on everyone. It’s soooky! With special appearances from dames Jessica St. Clair and Clare Mukherjee.
This episode is brought to you by Flex (www.ihatetampons.com/housewives), MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/Housewives), and Rent the Runway.
October 26, 2017
John Carpenter month continues on Cracked Movie Club! In 1978, a young independent filmmaker named John Carpenter was approached to direct a movie called The Babysitter Murders, about a group of teenage girls being stalked by a killer. A title change and a William Shatner mask later, Halloween was released, launching Carpenter into the mainstream (or as close to the mainstream as he ever got) and setting the template for slasher films (and unabashed cash-ins) like Friday the 13th and A Nightmare On Elm Street for years to come.
On this week’s episode, Tom is joined by Cracked’s Alex Schmidt and bestselling horror novelist Jason Pargin aka David Wong as they discuss how the cultural landscape of America when Halloween was released contributed to the film’s success, the charming low-budget ingenuity that went into the film’s surprisingly sparse production, and how the movie’s male hero Dr. Loomis is easily the worst psychiatrist in the history of the universe.
October 26, 2017
EP. 129 — Nathan Russell, Creative Director at UCB Comedy/Don’t Think Productions
Guest Nathan Russell
Nathan Russell, Creative Director at UCB Comedy/Don’t Think Productions and host of the UCB Digital Podcast joins Lex Friedman on The Wolf Den. The two discuss Nathan’s beginnings as an improvisor at the theater and how that eventually led to running their in-house production arm. Nathan also explains the UCB’s philosophy of trying things and seeing what sticks, and how the intimacy of podcasting lends itself to improv comedy in a way video often can’t.