Alison Hockenberry, chief of staff of Dubner Productions and executive producer of “Freakonomics Radio” and “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” joins Chris Bannon on The Wolf Den. The two discuss how Alison’s background as a TV news producer eventually led her to running the “Dubner empire” by embracing the power of saying yes to things. Alison also explains the genesis of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” and details the early trial and error period that led to the show it is today. 

As the 1980s drew to a close, John Carpenter released They Live, an indictment of Reagan-era politics, a sharp critique of the economic disparity in America, and also a movie about Rowdy Roddy Piper wearing a pair of magic sunglasses.

On this week’s episode, Tom is joined by guest host Bridgett Greenberg and comedian Matt McCarthy as they discuss the surprisingly still-relevant themes of They Live, John Carpenter’s ongoing quest to discredit any and all forms of authority, and the legendary performance of Roddy Piper as John Nada, which is simultaneously soulfully understated and lip-wigglingly insane.

Checking bags with Tom Papa.

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This week we’re bringing you a special bonus release. Gethard guests on the Found podcast, the podcast where host Davy Rothbart explores personal stories of love, loss, hope, transformation and aspiration through the lens of lost and found notes. Chris and Davy talk with the elusive author of a fiery, found letter of resignation from a NJ water park.

New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly joins Sarah and Susan to talk about Otis Redding’s “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Frank Sinatra and Count Basie doing “Fly Me to the Moon,” Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and Prince’s live guitar solo rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at the 2012 R&R Hall of Fame Ceremony.

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This week, Bryan discusses the failure of the US to vote for a UN Human Rights Council measure condemning the death penalty for homosexuality and Erin brings a story about an Obama-era wage gap initiative under siege by the current administration. Plus, guest Timothy Simons talks about transferring from Chicago to LA, working Frances Bean Cobain’s sixteenth birthday party, and the behind-the-scenes of his Pennywise audition process.

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The Wild Horses are back! Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, Lauren Lapkus, and Stephanie Allynne join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the aftermath of their worst show ever, a movie executive who won’t put on his pants, and auditions for a movie with a controversial male lead. Plus, Uber interviews inspire an America’s Got Talent contestant with a penchant for mocking impressions and a cab driver who spends too much time reassuring his riders.

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Comedian and longtime showfriend Patton Oswalt joins Scott for a long-lost episode of Comedy Bang Bang! First, present-Patton promotes his new standup special, “Annihilation.” Later, travel agent Randy Travels stops by to reflect on trips he’s sent his clients on, and FOMO victim Charlotte raises awareness for an epidemic that’s sweeping the world.

The Shrimps take on Peaches and Kareem at Pan Pacific Park. Matt and Mark call the action. This one is for Ed Higgins.

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Executive director and Associate director of Kollaboration, Minji Chang and Marvin Yueh join Andrew to discuss their non-profit organization Kollaboration, Jeremy Lin’s dreadlocks, a controversial Dove ad, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323)389-RACE.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Pamela Murphy) brings her skateboard and a bucket of mashed potatoes to the shores of Hard Nation. After reading some heartwarming letters to the president from children named Scallop and Scaliwag, she plays Mark & Pete her heavy metal mixtape. Plus: Pete is vaping again.

If you’ve seen any news reports from Vice, The New York Times, or National Geographic about the fighting against ISIS, you might imagine the work is largely due to the brave actions of a few hard-bitten square-jawed war correspondents. Those guys are important. But they don’t go anywhere, or get any stories, without the help of a handful of twenty-something kids trying to pay their way through college. On the season finale of Cracked Gets Personal, Brandon Johnson and Robert Evans talk about “fixers”. These young men found themselves going to school an hour away from the center of a vicious civil war. And instead of dropping out, they took on the war as a part time gig. Their stories are bizarre, baffling, often hilarious and you won’t hear them anywhere but Cracked Gets Personal. 

Actor/comedian Andy Daly returns to Who Charted! Andy tells Howard and Kulap how he cajoled insider info out of Dave Grohl while they count down Billboard’s Top Selling Albums. Later, they ponder a future of Amazon drones during the TV Chart, and Howard shares comedy festival tales while the gang counts down Kevin’s Hot Picks on Two Charted.

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Actor Eric Edelstein joins Matt and guest co-host Steve Berg to discuss his role as Detective “Smiley” Fusco in the 2017 return of Twin Peaks. Eric tells of how he went from being a fan of the original series to having a role in the return written specifically for him, what it was like to engage in Transcendental Meditation with David Lynch, and his experiences acting opposite Kyle MacLachlan. Plus, the three Drunk History vets reminisce about their respective appearances on the comedy program.

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Matt and Matt scare The Living Daylights out of each other. Daniel Michicoff, Jeff Crocker, and Matt Maust join the Matts for Timothy Dalton’s debut as Bond.

The incredible Nicole Parker (Wicked, MAD TV) joins Jess and Zach to star this legally-amazing new musical with attorneys, astrological signs, trains and much more. You won’t “object!” to “Nobody Says No To Michael Buble”, “Train Game”, “Are You Ready To Tell The Truth” or any of the show stoppers in this awesome episode. 

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Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Sam Robards (American Beauty, A.I. Artificial Intelligence). Sam chats about learning the business of show very young, Christmases beside Leonard Bernstein’s piano, and answering the door to Boris Karloff.

Battle rap legend Carter Deems joins Jensen and Matty to talk about Injury Reserve, Kool A.D., how we were late on WhatsApp, and many more things you should know about.

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A nice midwestern girl moved to LA. While fixing herself a drink, she tells Gethard tales of porn, vomit, hair extensions and an elopement.

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Sean and Hayes welcome DC PIERSON into the studio to share characters from their SNL audition tapes.

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Instagram personality Sloane Steel (OhMyErotica) joins Emily and Deanna this week to discuss her fav reality stars, go-to Insta accounts, and opinions on the tiny glasses craze. Plus, Sloane talks about working behind the scenes in porn and exposes a false collective memory we’ve all been experiencing.

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Veteran actress Dee Wallace (“E.T.,” “Cujo,” “The Howling”) joins Gilbert and Frank for an informative and inspiring conversation about the power of intuition, the challenges of sudden fame, the generosity of Harold Prince and the precision of Steven Spielberg. Also, John Carradine soldiers on, Dudley Moore replaces George Segal, Harrison Ford ends up on the cutting room floor and Dee embraces the term “scream queen.” PLUS: Blake Edwards! “The Frighteners”! Dee praises Cloris Leachman! Slim Pickens holds court! And Gilbert and Larry David go to the movies!

Vampires seem to be avoiding Chunt’s annual blood drive, so instead we interview a werewolf.

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Nathan Goodboy: Mike Jimerson
Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien
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

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes music lovers to this week’s Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is Mary Holland of Wild Horses and Blunt Talk! They chat about what Mary believes is her finest and worst qualities, the moment she realized she should probably start doubting herself, and being a real cuddle bug. Then, they are joined by improvisers Colleen Smith, Mano Agapion, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set at a Water Cooler Area At An Office. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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Acclaimed film director Werner Herzog joins Scott this week to talk about reboots, catching up on his hobbies, and his current projects. Then, Slow Pesci drops by to take a tour of the facilities. But will he be able to leave his seemingly troubled past behind? Tune in to find out!

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New York. Paris. Tokyo. Miami. Even if you’ve never been to these cities (and sometimes, even if you have) the visions that come rushing to your mind at the mere mention of their names are images from movies. Woody Allen and Diane Keaton on a park bench in front of the Queensboro Bridge, Scarlett Johansson wandering through Shibuya Crossing, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy doing Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy things in a boat on the Seine.

It’s a cliché, but certain world cities become characters in the movies in which they are set. And sometimes, **cough cough Judd Apatow**, movies are just set in the Los Angeles suburbs for no discernible reason other than the actors and director didn’t want to travel very far to get to work.

On this week’s podcast, inspired by and recorded in New York, Alex Schmidt is joined by Cracked’s Daniel Dockery, Brett Rader and Michael Swaim, as well former Cracked columnist Cher Martinetti, to discuss their 9 favorite movie locales and lay a city-sized crown on the one they think is the best place to set a movie.

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Filmmaker Adam Egypt Mortimer joins Amy to continue Horror Movie Month with one of Adam’s all-time picks, the French 2008 film “Martyrs.” They discuss the New French Extremity movement, the film’s unorthodox exploration of trauma, and how it puts the horrifying back into the horror genre. Plus, Amy and Adam break torture porn down to its basics before making their cases as to whether “Martyrs” should enter The Canon. Cast your vote now on the Earwolf forums!

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Rap song correlations, a mountain made of mashed potatoes, and much more on this week’s minisode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for The Last Dragon, Blake J. Harris interviews director Michael Schultz about The Last Dragon, and the Movie Bitches review Home Again. Plus, you’ll find out which movie we will be covering next!

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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.