Latest Episodes

April 4, 2017

Co-founder of the online magazine “Whilst” Devon Johnson sits down with Emily and Deanna this week to analyze how millennials get their news. Devon shares the story of how she founded her website, which focuses on sharing personal narratives of change, as well as her thoughts on carbonated beverages and the joy of mail-ordered glasses.

April 3, 2017

Something for the off-season. Officially the most useless podcast mini-series ever produced. Listen to the podcast to understand. Watch the video to oversit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtyfiPIHsIg

April 3, 2017

Something for the off-season. Officially the most useless podcast mini-series ever produced. Listen to the podcast to understand. Watch the video to oversit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtyfiPIHsIg

April 3, 2017

Something for the off-season. Officially the most useless podcast mini-series ever produced. Pete and Alex from Star Wars Minute stop by to advise and consent. Listen to the podcast to understand. Watch the video to oversit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtyfiPIHsIg

April 3, 2017

Something for the off-season. Officially the most useless podcast mini-series ever produced. Listen to the podcast to understand. Watch the video to oversit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtyfiPIHsIg

April 3, 2017

Something for the off-season. Officially the most useless podcast mini-series ever produced. Listen to the podcast to understand. Watch the video to oversit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtyfiPIHsIg

April 3, 2017

Deadpool writer Gerry Duggan joins Scott to talk about becoming friends over comic books, working on the new Guardians of the Galaxy comic series, and space swords. Then, accomplished author Richard Bunn (Mr. Write on Howl) stops by to guide Gerry through his patented Bunn Process that has helped him write hundreds and hundreds of novels. Later, a local Los Angeles celebrity by the name of Angeylinaaa graces us with her presence and to promote her merchandise.

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: BANGBANG), Leesa.com (www.leesa.com code: BANGBANG), and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/cbb).

April 3, 2017

A self-described theater nerd, Rachel Sklar (TheLi.st) joins Travon to talk about seeing the original cast of Rent on Broadway, writing jokes for the White House Correspondents’ dinner and why she connects so strongly to the song “That Would Be Enough.” Plus, she explains how her love of plays ultimately resulted in her daughter.

April 3, 2017

Paul F. Tompkins kicks off the beginning of cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guests/improvisers are his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Tim Baltz, Mandell Maughan, Tawny Newsome, and Drew Tarver. They chat about what would be the most valuable item to trade in an apocalypse, their death bed toast choice, and their musical theatre experiences. Then they improvise a story set in A Parallel Universe. 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 code: PFT).

April 3, 2017

Gilbert and Frank welcome back actor, raconteur and GGACP superfan Richard Kind, who waxes nostalgic about everything from “Soldier in the Rain” to “My Favorite Martian” to working alongside Robert Conrad, Charles Grodin, Martin Short and the Coen Brothers. Also, Frank Gorshin turns on the charm, Slappy White teams with Steve Rossi, Gilbert drops a dime on Eugene Pallette and Richard defends “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol.” PLUS: Nick Apollo Forte! “The Bird with the Crystal Plumage”! Uncle Goopy reveals all! Praising M. Emmett Walsh! And Phil Collins meets Henry Mancini!

April 3, 2017

We learn more about the arts from a goat man and a giant floating eyeball.

Credits
Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Dustin Hoofman the Satyr: Elliott Kalan
Globulous the Bowtied Beholder: Stuart Wellington
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

March 31, 2017

Welcome back to Who Charted? with Howard Kremer and Kulap Vilaysack! Howard and Kulap guide you through the charts of the week and help listeners learn what is hitting in music and movies. On this week’s very special episode, Howard’s twin sister Hannah Kremer finally stops and opens up about her ex-boyfriend Gino & her new boyfriend who works at Earwolf as they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Songs from The Top 100 Music Chart and remixes the Movie Chart Theme. Plus, Traci Reardon pops by to help her Twitter followers with advice on funeral music, incorporating more charts on a daily basis, and much more in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

March 31, 2017

Lauren Lapkus (With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus, Wild Horses, Crashing) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1992 Stephen King horror film Sleepwalkers. They’ll talk about whether Charles Brady and Mary are really mother and son or just creatures, adult people acting terrified of tiny cats, Stephen King’s cameo, and much more.

Where to Find Jason, June & Paul:

Paul’s new comedy Drive Share is available on Go90. 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 Lego Batman Movie, How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.

This episode is brought to you by SKYN condoms (www.buycondoms.online), Delta Airlines, Seeso (www.seeso.com code: BONKERS), Sonos (www.sonos.com), and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/bonkers).

 

March 31, 2017

Jimmy Williams (DecodeDC) and Leah Bonnema (New York Comedy Festival) join Negin to talk about Trump’s new executive order on climate change, strife within the GOP, and the automation of everything. Plus, they delve into why the mortality rate is rising for middle-aged white people without a college degree.

March 31, 2017

Welcome to Ronna and Beverly! Paul Scheer presents this bonus episode introducing the ladies and their world. Backstories, catchphrases, and helpful tidbits abound, and it’s all here in one guide to catch you up to speed – and, hopefully, to help you #convertafriend!

March 31, 2017

Gar Ryness and Jonah Keri return to Sklarbro Country this week to dive headfirst into a discussion about the World Baseball Classic. They talk to the Sklars about why the Classic amps up the enthusiasm from the crowd and share personal stories of meeting Evan Gattis and witnessing Adam Jones’ insane catch. Plus, they deliberate on the new big stat of 2017, and finally, the Bros call up Ozzie Guillen to hear about his new Pony League team.
This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/happy) and T-Mobile.

March 30, 2017

Saying sorry with Myq Kaplan.

March 30, 2017

Dan Taberski is the host and creator of the hit podcast Missing Richard Simmons. Dan made the six-episode series in an effort to find out what was going on with his friend Richard Simmons, who hasn’t been seen in public in over three years. Missing Richard Simmons became the #1 most downloaded podcast on iTunes but now that the show is over, questions still remain. Beyond what’s going on with Richard — physically and mentally — Dan himself has been under fire for the ethics of his project. In this ad-free bonus episode, Dan joins Katie to talk about his experience of making the podcast, what he decided to leave out of it, and his reaction to the criticism he’s faced.

March 30, 2017

“Murder, He Says”! Joseph Cotten comes to dinner! Burt Lancaster takes a dip! And Gilbert gets a Robert Osborne bobblehead!

March 30, 2017

Please enjoy this week’s episode of The Black List Table Reads with Franklin Leonard and screenwriter Gesha-Marie Bland known for Selznick’s Folly which will receive the ear movie treatment.

March 30, 2017

The wonderful actor and writer Mara Wilson (Where Am I Now?, Matilda) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about Pulp’s “Do You Remember The First Time,” the Gamester of Ireland Is Fine segment from an episode of This American Life, The Simpsons, and Our Town.

This episode is brought to you by Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/babies) and Spring (www.shopspring.com code: CRYBABY).

March 30, 2017

Award-winning actor Vincent D’Onofrio joins Kevin and Kamau this week to offer a mini-masterclass in the craft of performance. He talks about what led to him to character acting and sinking his teeth into the role of Kingpin on “Daredevil” before listing his Top 5 Denzel Films and sharing the story of how he met the man himself.

March 30, 2017

Andy Daly and Will Hines join Matt Besser this week for scenes about knock-off telemarketers, defeating an improv team with clever suggestions, and the “realest” Goofy at Disneyland. Later, we get an update on the Amherst mascot nominations, and a former Subway employee takes Matt to task during Case Closed.

 

 

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).

March 29, 2017

Kick off Season 2 with your favorite hosts and grassroots organizer, resistance fighter, and #blacklivesmatter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors! We dig into why Patrisse identifies as an organizer and not an activist, what it was like to see #blacklivesmatter go viral, and the fear – and courage – that goes along with being viewed as an enemy of the state. There’s no other person we’d rather laugh and resist with than Patrisse – and you.

Follow Patrisse on Twitter: @osope. You can also learn more about her fight against police brutality at http://patrissecullors.com/. And of course, get involved with #blacklivesmatter – chapter information is available at http://blacklivesmatter.com/.

And meet your hosts! Both Kamau and Hari are going on tour – find out when they’ll be in your city at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com. If you can’t wait until then, you can always listen to Hari’s new record “Hari Kondabolu’s New Material Night Volume I” on Bandcamp and iTunes. Or you can watch Kamau on CNN’s “United Shades of America” beginning in late April.

As always, send us your thoughts and suggestions on Twitter and over email: @politicreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

March 29, 2017

On Today’s episode Danielle has to once again see herself through another’s eyes while Casey gets her eyes on Sweet Home Oklahoma. The ladies try to process Phaedra’s bodysuit(?)as well as hot dog bun vaginas and PK’s taste in art.

Casey and Danielle also do a dramatic reading of an important new work and Shira Caspe Weiss (The Lighthouse) writes in with a request, no, a demand that people watch “the best housewives franchise you aren’t watching”.

This episode is brought to you by Psychic Source (www.psychicsource.com code: HOUSEWIVES), Boss Bitch, DirtyLemon (www.dirtylemon.com), and Today Tix (www.todaytix.com code: HOUSEWIVES).

March 29, 2017

Comedian and writer Kaseem Bentley joins Andrew to talk about the new Dave Chappelle stand-up specials, Rachel Dolezal changing her name to West African for “Gift of God,” Trump supporter’s husband was deported and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

March 29, 2017

In a first for I Was There Too, Matt ventures outside his home to watch a movie still in theaters, Kong: Skull Island. He is joined by the incredible Marc Evan Jackson who talks about his role in the film as Landsat Steve. If you haven’t seen the film, shower, get dressed, get in your car, go the theater, watch the film, and listen to this episode! Stay tuned after the interview for a preview for an upcoming podcast mini-series by Amanda Lund, a follow up to her brilliant podcast ‘The Complete Woman’ entitled ‘Complete Joy.’ Find it on Stitcher Premium: http://stitcherpremium.com/complete

This episode is brought to you by Audible (www.audible.com/wasthere) and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/iwastheretoo).

March 29, 2017

Former NY mayor / Republican presidential nominee Rudy Giuliani (Jon Daly) comes in hot on this week’s episode of Hard Nation! Rudy talks about his “rat kids”, his love of the Times Square M&M Store, and admits to what he was up to on 9/11. 

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March 29, 2017

Director Richie Keen (Fist Fight) joins Howard and Kulap this week to count down the latest in chart trends! They talk mind-slimming and debate what music suits ramming best while counting down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes, and Richie gives the inside scoop on his upcoming directorial projects during the Movie Chart. Finally, Stard joins the gang for Two Charted to talk about ear protection essentials and to check out Kevin’s Hot Picks.

March 28, 2017

This week Bryan has a critical Chico’s update, while Erin finally ventures to Catch restaurant, the most interesting place on Yelp. Also, United Airlines barred 2 teenage girls from their flight for wearing leggings, and a recent study in voice and speech patterns shows that men and women who were perceived to have “gay voice” were inadequate for higher position roles in companies. Plus, guest Adam Buxton is here to discuss his cult UK show “The Adam and Joe Show”, his incredible biking abilities, and his amazing podcast “The Adam Buxton Podcast”. Find Adam Buxton on Twitter @AdamBuxton