OMFG! O.G. Morgan Walsh is back to join Deanna & Emily in a discussion about how to love and support gender creative children.  They talk about creating safe spaces, like gendernation.org,  where parents of gender creative kids can come together and share their experiences, ask questions and celebrate their gender delightful kids. For more information go to www.gendernation.org!

Comedian Brent Weinbach hops on board the midnight train to Sklarbro County to discuss the dangers of toilet splash-back and Brent’s NBA Jam education. Dan Van Kirk brings stories about a man who set his apartment on fire to escape the sound of his neighbors having sex and a fellow who got his head stuck in a washing machine. Later, they listen to a voicemail from Steven Seagal about his new Kickstarter campaign.

The stage is set for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, and Republican strategist Mike Murphy offers some insight into the state of the party, and the presidential race – which he says would have been the perfect campaign to do well in 1984. Keep an eye on your podcast feed this week for more conversations from the RNC!

There are parts of our daily lives that we just take for granted as being normal, but science proves us wrong. One of the best ways to look at this is language. We’ve previously discussed on the podcast how languages with future tenses (like English) make us really bad at planning for the future. We just think the future is some imaginary place that we’ll always to go later. That’s why we’re great at fun things like procrastinating, drinking and smoking. 

Chinese, on the other hand, doesn’t have tenses at all, so native speakers find themselves naturally better at planning for the time ahead. For Chinese speakers, the future isn’t some magical fairy island that will always come tomorrow–the structure of the language just makes the consequences of life more immediate in their brains.

These little cultural differences literally affect how we perceive the world. In languages with more words for the color green, for example, speakers can actually see more shades of green than us. What is a superpower to us is completely mundane to them because they’ve just had that language and ability their whole life.

On this week’s podcast Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked executive editor Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) to outline some of the scientific ways our brains trick us with this phenomenon– how our sense perception, something we assume is uniform across all humanity, actually changes depending on what culture we’re brought up in.

Footnotes:

Donald Trump/Bernie Sanders “Yuuuge” Forum Thread: http://goo.gl/xNhQ4e

Blue Square/Green Square Experiment: http://goo.gl/08DBcL

Cracked: Unexplained Things That Only Happen In A Few Places On Earth: http://goo.gl/zf42ye

Cracked: 7 Innocent Gestures That Can Get You Killed Overseas: http://goo.gl/7Nv1es

Cracked: 6 Mental Illnesses That Only Happen in One Place on Earth: http://goo.gl/seibHn

Cracked: 5 Insane Ways Words Can Control Your Mind: http://goo.gl/RlnD

Cracked: 5 Surprising Ways Your Language Affects How You Think: http://goo.gl/3g3nBa

Cracked: I Don’t Know My Age: 5 Things I Learned in My Isolated Tribe: http://goo.gl/6LdJIh

Cracked: 6 Isolated Groups Who Had No Idea That Civilization Existed: http://goo.gl/e49hK

Invisibilia: McDonald’s in Russia: http://goo.gl/nBrjpd

99% Invisible: Devil’s Rope: http://goo.gl/VTbc2K

The McGurk Effect: https://goo.gl/T47EGZ

The Atlantic: Can Your Language Influence Your Spending, Eating and Smoking Habits: http://goo.gl/R9oI0m

Schoolboy Q’s Blankface LP on Spotify: https://goo.gl/BgLM1a

This episode is sponsored by Comic Con HQ, Magoosh, Spotify, and Loot Crate.

Josh catches up with Tom Hiddleston while he is in Australia shooting the new Thor film to chat about his Emmy nomination for The Night Manager. Also, actor Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: Apocalypse) joins Josh to talk about playing Pokemon Go, asking Siri where to hide a dead body, and working alongside Kristen Stewart in his latest film Equals.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all with his impressive vocal range to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Cedric Yarbrough of Reno 911! and HBO’s Ballers! They chat about how Cedric pronounces “data,” getting into a fist fight as an adult, and unusual nicknames for relatives. Paul is then joined by Mark McConville, Colleen Smith, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set at the Minnesota State Fair. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! 

The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from You’re The Worst! Tickets are on sale now!

This episode is sponsored by Leesa.com, Seeso, The Bouqs, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

The tavern is extra busy, and we have a tiny flying guest with two heads.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Lyrica: Racheal Mason and Susan Messing

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 Assistant: Garrett Schultz

Episode/Poster Art: Kevin Budnik

This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, Loot Crate, Blue Apron, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

Comedian extraordinaire Jim Gaffigan joins the prestigious Comedy Bang! Bang! 1st Timers Club! Jim and Scott chat about why strawberries suck, having his real family be in TV car commercials, and what he wants the world to know about his TV Land show “The Jim Gaffigan Show.” Later, our old friend Tito Ben returns from the Eagle Rock plaza to update us on his Filipino Blockbuster business and to pitch movies starring himself and Jim. Plus, fugitive Matt Knight arrives to confess what has been keeping him on the run for over 20 years.

This episode is sponsored by Spotify, Magoosh, Leesa.com, and Comic Con HQ.

After last week’s PTA double-hitter, Devin and Amy are back to talk about the classic film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” They discuss the fortuitous casting of Audrey Hepburn in lieu of Marilyn Monroe, director Blake Edward’s skill at candy coating darker themes, and what role the movie played in the sexual revolution of the 1960s. Later, they theorize about how Truman Capote might react to the movie’s fanbase and inspect the questionable inclusion of a racist caricature in the film. Does “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” belong in the Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums to cast your vote!

From mannequins with magical genitalia to a superhero who is seemingly magical. Paul reveals the next HDTGM movie and opens the Explanation Hope Line to address listener’s thoughts on his previous comments on Philadelphia and fireworks. Blake Harris also interviews Mannequin Two director Stewart Raffill to answer all our burning questions including why those buff dudes were dubbed. Plus, Corrections and Omissions for Mannequin Two: On the Move! Send your own voicemail explanation hopes for Paul to answer by calling 619-PAUL ASK. If you want to check out Blake Harris’ interview with director Stewart Raffill go over to www.slashfilm.com.

This episode is sponsored by Avion Tequila and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

WATCH Filthy Preppy Teen$ on the FullScreen App today! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ Set your DVRs for Party Over Here, a new FOX sketch comedy show from The Lonely Island and Paul starring Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, and Alison Rich. It airs Saturdays at 11 pm. People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason and June in Lady Dynamite on Netflix! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, and in all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

Book Club regulars meet new book club readers as Seth Morris, Alison Pill, Alison Becker, and Nelson Franklin join Nate this week to discuss “The Girls: A Novel” by Emma Cline. Who absolutely loved it? Who had unanswered questions? Tune in to find out!

Ronna & Beverly visited the Big Apple and had a fantastic time! Listen as they welcome comedians Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and Wyatt Cenac (People of Earth) for a grand ol’ time recorded live from The Bell House in Brooklyn! What more can you ask for?

This episode is sponsored by “Once A Soldier” by Mary Jo Putney and Third Love.

Sirius/XM host John Fugelsang and comedian and Nightly Show producer Benari Poulten join Negin this week. What’s on tap? Adorable baby talk between Trump and the Notorious RBG,  Bernie’s “endorsement” of Hillary, and the polarizing issue of gun violence and gun control. Plus, in case Pokemon Go brought you here, hang tight, we have a monster for you at the end.

Jeffrey Toobin became a journalist because he likes telling stories – and in today’s episode, he talks about some of the biggest: the OJ Simpson case, the Supreme Court, and this particularly contentious and painful time in America.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses, Helix Sleep, and Trunk Club.

Andrew Ti and special guest Allison Raskin finish the week off by discussing actors playing other ethnicities other than their own. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Welcome to Wrong Island with your host Deb Deraze (Daniel Franzese)! It’s the show where we talk about everything wrong with the beautiful place of Long Island. This week  Long Island revenge expert Gloria Benzavenga stops by to share tips on how to get revenge on others for embarrassing karaoke moments, Facebook Live IRL, and more. Plus, Traci Reardon speaks to the youth listeners as she answers Twitter questions on revenge in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses and Magoosh.

Intrepid comedian and actor Asif Ali takes a break from struggling to survive on TBS’s “Wrecked” to join Randy and Jason for this week’s Sklarbro Country. They chat about starting out in small, vibrant towns, filming in Puerto Rico, why Yao Ming deserves Hall of Fame status, and potential ideas for a Mentos commercial. They discuss their favorite performing venues before launching into Quick Hits, and later the Sklars give Ozzie Guillén a call to get his take on the rogue Canadian tenor.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Howl, and Legal Zoom.

Join Casey “Siggy” Wilson and Danielle “King Kylie” Schneider as they talk Ghostbusters, strippers at a baby shower, Teresa’s homecoming and Sonja’s Butler-IN-LAW. It’s a guestless wild ride and you will also be treated (via Instagram) to Danielle’s baby shower and lip kit looks which…aren’t great. 

This episode is sponsored by Third Love and Now Hear This Festival.

This week Erin tells us how she was scammed by a donut party while Bryan shares his love of naming everything “jer-majesty.” Also Medical research studies are not allowing women to participate because their periods and their emotions will taint the data. Also Republicans are getting bribed to vote against gun laws with such a low amount of money they couldn’t even buy an iced coffee, but remember..their prayers are with us.

Name dropping with David Wild.

This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate and Casper Mattresses.

Professional comedian Brent Weinbach returns to Comedy Bang! Bang! to talk about some of his OCD behavior,  his new Mind Jack video series on SuperDeluxe, and a couple of new slang words and phrases he invented to help the show be relevant to youth culture. Later, our old friends Victor, Tiny, and (unfortunately) Willy are back to tell us about getting into doing more voice work. Finally, makeup artist for the dead Patty Pecker stops by for the first time with a very special friend.

This episode is sponsored by Soylent (http://www.soylent.com/bangbang), Comic Con, Legal Zoom, and Magoosh.

Allison Raskin joins Andrew to talk about Brock Turner’s 6-month sentence in Stanford rape case. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Summer has arrived in New York City, which means that school is out for the summer and teenagers are ready to get jobs until the next school year starts. On today’s episode, we have an on-air guest questioner as QOD’s very own Alison Hockenberry calls into the session to get advice for one of her own teenage children.

Writer, journalist, and television host Touré joins Kamau to discuss “American Gangster” along with the rest of Touré’s Top 5 Denzel Movies. They talk about what’s wrong with having different awards for Best Actor and Best Actress, getting paid for movies you don’t have to make, and Denzel’s dedication to the ideal of black manhood. Plus, Touré tells the story of his fateful interview with Suge Knight.

Starting July 27th, listen to Touré’s Love City podcast mini-series on Howl. For one month FREE: go to Howl.fm and use promo code LOVECITY at check out.

Kevin Dorff and Seth Morris join Matt Besser this week for scenes about finding Michael Jackson on Dark Facebook, pitching bold new snack ideas, and taking a ride with your imaginary pal Hillary Clinton. Later, they explore the legal battles of tubular surf musicians and follow a nurse who needs to see someone die.

A sneak peek of “Katie Couric,” coming to Earwolf on July 28th! Join us for candid unscripted conversations as Katie and her co-host Brian Goldsmith take a trip to the Capitol and visit with Senator Al Franken; talk with Bob Costas about why he loves the Olympics; and hear why Jonathan Weisman quit Twitter. Subscribe now and you won’t miss a thing. And don’t be shy, leave us a voicemail at (929) 224-4637.

Amanda Fun Buns Lund takes on Team Captain Maria Blasucci in Round 1 of the Pistol Shrimps Radio: Summer Masters Mini-Golf Tournament.

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This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon and Blue Apron.

Joel Stein has always wanted to live a passionate life — but even though he’s successful, famous, and has a lovely home life, Joel’s doesn’t truly feel alive. A psychiatrist even told him he’s dead inside. In Episode 1 “What’s Wrong with Me?” Joel tries to fix his life, one episode at a time. In episode one? He deals with intimacy, and his porn habit, with help from Tim Ferriss, Dan Savage, and his wife Cassandra.

Use Promo Code WRONG to hear the entire series of What’s Wrong With Me on Howl FREE for 1-month.

Donald Trump’s wife Melania (Grace Parra) and her manservants stop by Hard Nation to explain how she became genetically flawless, and tell the story of the time her husband rode a bus. Also: Gary Hargrove (Devin Field), a former Al Gore staffer, reveals secrets that drive Pete into a nervous breakdown.

This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate.

For most of his life, comedian W. Kamau Bell assumed his single mom never had sex after she made him. Today, he gets the real story. To join the conversation about this episode, go to longestshortesttime.com!

This episode is sponsored by Hooked on Phonics, Alarm.com, Icon Undies, Fit Organic, and Zappos.