You may know Jasmine Cephas Jones as Maria Reynolds or Peggy Schuyler. Jasmine describes what it was like to audition for Hamilton and go on to make her Broadway debut in the show. She tells us why she so admires her fellow Schuyler sisters and dishes on that time Barbra Streisand complimented her singing. Plus, she and Travon belt out “The Schuyler Sisters.” This week we want to hear your best Schuyler sister rap. Call us and go for it: 937-9MYSHOT.

This episode is sponsored by Pacific Shaving Company.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all citizens with different voices to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Nicole Parker of MADtv and the Broadway stage! They chat about what small business Nicole would like to own, having terrible adult handwriting, and the unusual private school Nicole attended as a child. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Mark McConville, and Tawny Newsome to improvise a story set in a Summer Theatre Camp in Michigan. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! 

The next live Spontaneanation happens October 1st at Largo at The Coronet! With improvisors Ryan Gaul, Colleen Smith & Drew Tarver, and special guest Horatio Sanz! Get your tickets for this show and Spontaneanation in Anaheim and Brooklyn at paulftompkins.com/live!

Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com

This episode is sponsored by Seeso.

Scott and Scott are reunited as Adam Scott of U Talkin’ U2 To Me? fame returns to this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Adam Scott Aukerman chat about Adam’s graduation from mime school, Chris Kelly’s new film Other People, and for a new episode of Getting Real. Then, entertainer Jack Sparks arrives to show us why they call him the King of the 2nd Act. Plus, a politician who calls themselves This Is Your Boy Troy stops by to talk about the platform they will be running on.

Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Draftkings.

Devin and Amy follow the tracks this week to talk about the classic Rob Reiner-directed 1986 film “Stand By Me.” They address the use of the unreliable narrator before Amy explains what the films relates about “past, present, and future” people. They then compare the acting abilities of young Corey Feldman and River Phoenix, Devin explains what elements of the film he perceives as homoerotic undercurrents, and finally, they debate the merits of the yellow-toned cinematography. Should “Stand By Me” stand tall in the Canon? Cast your vote on the Earwolf forums!

Islamic Exceptionalism is the title of scholar Shadi Hamid’s book that tries to understand the rise of Islam as a political force around the world. He and David discuss what democracy looks like in the Arab world, and the difference between Islamic spirituality and Islamic identity.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses.

Jena Friedman (Seeso, The Daily Show) and Kaitlin Fontana (The Box, A&E’s Black and White) join Negin for Fake the Nation’s first-ever all-lady roundtable. They punch democracy right in the junk with a conversation about sexism in politics, burkinis, and everyone’s favorite polarizing issue: abortion. Paragon of women’s rights Donald Trump also features heavily. Another FTN first: the live show on September 16th. See Negin, Aasif Mandvi and Aparna Nancherla at The Greene Space in New York City. Get your tickets now: http://www.thegreenespace.org/events/thegreenespace/2016/sep/16/fake-nation-live/

Welcome to another episode of Love, Love, and More Love with your hosts Teresa Loveless (Marcy Jarreau) and Sophia Lovejones (Nicole Byer)! It’s the love and sex call-in show where you get to call in with all your questions about love and sex. On this week’s episode we hear from a few callers including a 16-year old and his mother, someone from London with a milk query, and a sex-worker with a dilemma. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to help her horny Twitter followers with sex and love advice in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com

This episode is sponsored by Bench Made Modern and Squarespace.

Comedians and two-thirds of truTV’s “Those That Can’t” Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl make their return to the Country! They talk with Randy and Jason about Mike Tyson’s ice cream theft at the U.S. Open as well as Kurt Angle’s headbutt prowess before questioning what kind of music Justin Turner listens to. We hear of a hockey goalie who robbed a convenience store and Robert Mugabe’s return to the dictator game, and finally, Racist Vin Scully makes his final appearance to talk natural talent with the boys.

This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker and Draftkings.

Danielle and Casey are back in the pear wall papered nook covering the NY reunion  and they are joined by the dreamy and delightful Bryan Safi. Bryan calls for Kelli’s dismissal from the franchise and surprises everyone with who his favorite housewife is (lookin’ at you Luanne). Jessica Chaffin gives us another high brow low brow Korbel fueled Jersey review. And everyone is treated to this gem from the reunion: QUIET RADZIVELL!

Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com

This episode is sponsored by Ring.com, Third Love, and Casper Mattresses.

This week Erin and Bryan revel in the musical stylings of Beyoncé and Selena, one of whom just slayed at the VMAs. Also while Jean Valjean’s homeland of France has outlawed the burkini to “protect women,” hates crimes targeting the LGBTQ have spiked. BYOL, bring your own lube if you don’t want bigots messing with your genitals! Also Alia Shawkat (“Arrested Development,” the upcoming “Search Party” on TBS) is here to talk middle eastern conferences, her family business and getting recognized as Ilana Glazer.

Two questions in one day? Today, James and Stephen take on questions from two listeners who want to know if a more active and socially engaged electorate would create a better political system. Would the populace actually be better informed by watching cable news on a regular basis and reading their tabloid or broadsheet of choice, or would they just be further cementing the ideological divide that media outlets are polarized to? Our hosts also discuss the potential for compulsory mail-in and internet voting and see if maybe the Swiss are on to something that America’s missing.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own podcast network, this episode is for you. Myke Hurley is a veteran podcaster and the co-founder of Relay.fm, a popular and highly regarded tech podcast network with 20 shows. He joins Lex Friedman in the Wolf Den to dig into the business of running a network. Myke tells how he built his first network out of necessity, and why he later merged it with a bigger network. But then Myke and his business partner decided to strike out on their own again with Relay. He explains why it’s important for them to have that ownership, and what it took for them to quit their day jobs and run the network full time. Myke also reflects on the changes in the industry over the last few years—especially with advertising—and shares his advice for podcasters who want to build their own networks.

Adam Pally, John Gemberling, and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser for this week’s episode of improv4humans. They navigate a convenience store that deals in specific kinds of tape, pick the best cereal to put in their kids’ hair, and mount a less literal garage door ad campaign. Later, they explore the autotune dimension and then feel out a new house by its hardcore tunes.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Casper Mattresses.

Alphabetizing with Jamie Kaler.

This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses, Harry’s, and Indochino.

Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com

Comedian, TV host of Scream: After Dark and author of the novel Drag Teen, Jeffery Self joins Sarah and Susan to talk about homeschooling himself growing up, The First Wives Club, Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me,” Rosie O’Donnell winning a Daytime Emmy in 1997, and Dolly Parton’s “Little Sparrow.”

Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com

This episode is sponsored by Glossier and Third Love.

This week, Kevin and Kamau pay it back to their listeners by dialing up diehard Denzelegates on the show. They ask their fans questions about how they found the podcast, the moment they became Denzel converts, and what the listeners think are the best 5 Denzel films of all time.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron and Harry’s.

Good Muslim, Bad Muslim podcast hosts Taz Ahmed and Zahra Noorbakhsh join Andrew from The Comedy Comedy Festival to talk about current topics including the France burkini ban, a Trump loving Indian teenager getting kicked out of a rally, and the NRA being silent after the shooting of a reportedly legal gun owner. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

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COMMENTARY BY: Director Ridley Scott, Actor John Hurt, (Kane) and Designer H.R. Giger.

WITH: Dr. Mark McConville, Dr. Paul F. Tompkins, and Dr. Matt Gourley.

NOTE: This commentary was done with the original version of the theatrical release of Alien but can still play along nicely with the other special editions and various abominations.

What’s the greatest factor that lead to Donald Trump securing the Republican presidential nomination? If you’re Stephen Dubner, you’ll say that electoral politics is a form of entertainment and Donald Trump has put in lots of deliberate practice as an entertainer, while ‘traditional’ politicians only appear in the spotlight every two-to-six years. However, will Trump’s entertaining expertise and the billions of dollars of free airtime he’s receiving be enough to secure the White House?

This episode is sponsored by Wealthfront Veritone.

Rick Overton walked into his audition for Beverly Hills Cop and director Martin Brest asked him about a prophylactic. Why? He’s still not sure. Rick joins Matt to talk about doing martial arts with Eddie Murphy on set, preparing for his role of Bonded Warehouse Night Manager with mirror douche work, and getting to improvise in the film. Then, we hear of Rick’s experience playing Franjean, a brownie who serves as comic relief in Willow’s journey, why Million Dollar Mystery fell apart, and getting squibbed in Blind Fury.

Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com

Molly Hawkey takes on Angela ‘Swaggy Trim’ Trimbur in the final round of the Pistol Shrimps Radio: Summer Masters Mini-Golf Tournament.

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Roger Ailes (John Gemberling), former Fox News head and Mark’s personal hero, comes on Hard Nation to ask what consent really means, explain his “orchestra pit” theory, and handle Mark’s unsubtle advances.

Actor and veteran chartmeister Steve Agee joins Howard, Kulap, and Stard to celebrate Who Charted’s 300th episode! We hear Howie’s Top 5 Songs of Summah while they explain how to sell merch the right way, and Kulap is presented with some very special gifts. Then, during the Movie Chart, Howard recounts his childhood experience with Sweeney Todd and Stard shares what he learned of his Neanderthal roots. Finally, the gang pays a visit to Hermes the Chart Goose after a long estrangement.

Make sure to buy Howard’s new album, Oculus Summah, at howardkremer.bandcamp.com/.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

LA Kawaii pop artist Truck Torrence (100% Soft) joins Jensen and Matty to talk about art, working with Beck at 15, The Veils’ “Total Depravity,” Tobacco’s “Sweatbox Dynasty” the documentary about the making of De La Soul’s new album “and the Anonymous Nobody…”, how we were late on You’re the Worst, foam rollers, and many more things you should know about.

This episode is sponsored by Draftkings.

You have to get uptown to your office for a meeting. You can hail an Uber and be there in 8 minutes, or you can walk and arrive in 24 minutes. Which option is the “lazy” one? This disagreement is the crux of today’s conversation about what constitutes laziness and to what degree it is actually a productive creative trait. Would you pay to sit in the car and arrive quickly, or do the exercise but arrive later than the person you’re meeting?

This episode is sponsored by Magoosh.

Join Kevin as he sits down with Shiri Appleby (UnREAL, Roswell) to chat about her super-Jewish upbringing, calling a 10-27 on set, and Roswell being a crash-course in show business.

This episode is sponsored by Fracture.

Singer-songwriter Cristina Lizzul joins Deanna and Emily all the way from Italy to sing for us acapella, tell us about PBR&B, and give us the low down on Ty Dolla $ign & PartyNextDoor. Plus, she tests her pop-culture knowledge in a game of OMFG! Who Said That?

Download Cristina’s album “Percipience” on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/percipience-ep/id1131958818

Poo-tiful stories flow freely from this anonymous caller. And Geth steps in it.

This episode is sponsored by Magoosh, DKMS, Talkspace, and Blue Apron.

The boys are back with a guestless episode where they play a game of “Stank or Dank”, followed by a round of a special board game.