Bryan tells us all about his bestie CeCe Penningston, and doing stand up in front of a sea of gays while Erin shares her yearly 4th of July plans which just involve leaving the country. Also, Oak Lawn in Dallas Texas is getting no help from the police after an increasing amount of Gay Hate Crimes have been committed and summer blockbusters have just become a dickfest, where the women at?

Comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew to talk about if it’s racist to assume a shooter is more likely white. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Did Stephen’s viewing habits of the TV show “Dragon Tales” when his children were young affect his pleasure watching “Game of Thrones” as an adult? Today, James and Stephen go a bit more casual than usual and discuss their television watching habits. Has James’ work history with HBO impacted his enjoyment of their hit original television shows today? Does Stephen watch anything besides golf and soccer in his spare time? Stay tuned to find out these answers and more!

Actress Maria Thayer (Those Who Can’t, Eagleheart, Strangers with Candy) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about crying as a stress release, “Isn’t It A Pity” by Nina Simone, a scene from perennial “Crybabies” favorite Brokeback Mountain, and the heartbreaking documentary Brother’s Keeper.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, Third Love, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

Find out what’s happening behind the scenes at Midroll and Earwolf during this very busy summer, as Midroll’s Erik Diehn and Lex Friedman join Adam for his very last episode hosting The Wolf Den. Adam recently stepped aside from his position of CEO and explains his reasons for doing so. He reminisces with Lex and Erik about the most fun, and the most challenging, moments of the last three eventful years. Then they take up Midroll’s recent acquisition of Stitcher, addressing some of the concerns raised by a few prominent tech podcasters. Lex and Erik detail why and how a reinvigorated Stitcher will be good for all podcasters. Finally they discuss Midroll’s brand studio initiative and the upcoming Now Hear This podcast festival, and share what’s in store for Earwolf.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.

Scooting along with Rich Sommer.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Harry’s, and NatureBox.

Actor Joe Morton joins Kamau for this week’s episode where they discuss Joe’s new play “Turn Me Loose” as well as the challenge of starting out as a black actor in the 1970s. Later, they talk about how to turn a money job into an artistic process, the evils of Joe’s character on Scandal, and the transition between television and film acting. Plus, Joe reflects on working with Denzel on American Gangster and gives his Top 5 Denzel Roles.

Jon Gabrus, Nicole Parker, and Paul Rust join Matt Besser on this week’s improv4humans for scenes about the dangers of animal trading cards, an urban survivalist, and the trials of a horny ghost. Plus, we’ll get to know the new interns, and Matt gets a call from a long-lost relative.

Stard joins Howard and Kulap for a special Summah Music Premiere episode! We’ll hear about Howard’s sibling rivalries and get some tips on creating your own summah gum while listening to the Music Chart. Later, they ponder sending e-smells during IMDB’s Top 5 Television Shows, and we get a special preview of Oculus Summah during Two Charted.

A mom has the birds and the bees talk with her 8-year-old son. Or does he have it with her? To join the conversation about this episode, go to longestshortesttime.com!

This episode is sponsored by Third Love, WHYY, Icon Undies, Bumpy Box, and Alarm.com.

Comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew to talk about using the word race instead of ethnicity. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

This episode is sponsored by Harry’s.

What does Stephen find upon entering the recording studio today? James holding a plastic bag with $4000 in two dollar bills. After a quick discussion about not forgetting thousands of dollars in cash in a hotel room, Stephen discovers the crux of the matter: James’ need for public approval facilitates his eccentric actions that make him stand out in a crowd. From tipping servers in even numbers, to secretively making redundant reservations in case your friends mess up, today James tries to sell the finer points of his lifestyle to Stephen. Will it work?

This episode is sponsored by Allstate.

Former presidential candidate Carly “The Fiorins” Fiorina (Fran Gillespie) tells Mark and Pete why she sleeps in a drawer and tags Planned Parenthoods at night. Plus: Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) calls in to share how he celebrates the Fourth of July!

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron and Loot Crate.

Matt gathered some of the best anecdotes told on I Was There Too about experiences on the set of Aliens, The Big Lebowski, Poltergeist, and many more. You’ll hear from Paul F. Tompkins, Aimee Mann, Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Jakub, Phil LaMarr and more on topics ranging from food, flesh, and pancakes to making & breaking comedy. It’s a perfect way to jump into the podcast for new listeners and a grand collection of great stories for regular listeners to revisit.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, Blue Apron, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

Paul, June, and Jason unbox Viewer Mail, we hear what’s the deal with the crab in Simply Irresistible from director Mark Tarlov, find out what our next magical movie will be watching, and learn how to stop face waterfalls. Plus, Corrections and Omissions for Simply Irresistible! 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 Mark Tarlov go over to www.slashfilm.com.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

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!).

Comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew to talk about whether if it’s racist to call a threesome an “oreo.” Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Sean and Hayes demand that Intern Andy tell them how he lost all the donor shout-outs and then got lost himself. Then KAREN KILGARIFF joins the show to discuss her podcast “My Favorite Murder” and help administer a psychopath test for the boys and Engineer Cody.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron and Casper Mattresses.

What can you gain in your daily life by being more observant? On today’s episode, Stephen and James discuss a few techniques they’ve learned that helps tamp down the noise of city life, activate your brain while holding a smartphone, and increase your success in courting a lover. Also, James gives his number 1 pick for the book people who want to increase their powers of observation need to read.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

Loves hashtags & millennial abbreviations? Check. Has a deep knowledge of RomComs? Check. Found love in a hopeless place? Check. Name drops J-Lo and inspires Chris to sing some Peter Gabriel? Check.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon.

Video game expert Ben Hoyt (47 Games, Inc.) joins Matty and Jensen to talk about the beginning of his video game career, glitches in games, working with VR, getting up OFF relating atheism as an extreme, Venmo, hashtagging outside of Twitter, a specific part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, how we were dead wrong about shorts, and many other things.

This episode is sponsored by Jack Erwin and Casper Mattresses.

Unbelievable stand-up and physical comedian Jeremiah Watkins joins the County boys to talk about how he became the whitest member of “The All Negro Wave” of the world famous Comedy Store’s Roast Battle. Daniel Van Kirk brings County Stories which includes an Ottawa man who reaches out to Reddit after losing his pants. Plus, Bryant Gumbel tells us about the funny prank he did as he makes his way to the Olympics.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, Rhone Apparel, T-Mobile, and Loot Crate.

Stand-up comedian Ali Macofsky is a chameleon. She breaks down contouring and YouTube makeup tutorials to Deanna & Emily, tells us about The Running Man Challenge, and explains why she’s concerned for her vagina.

Stand-up comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss if it’s racist for a white guy to use black emojis. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Put on your white sneakers, drink some Kool-Aid and follow your Supreme Leader Jack O’Brien for a deep dive this week into the world of cults. 

There are so many cults all around us and they exist in many forms. The picture in your mind may be of a secluded ranch with some long-haired guy trying to sleep with as many women as possible, but that isn’t the only type of cult out there. Yes there are your Scientologies and your Heaven’s Gates, but Apple is a cult too. So is Disney. 

One of the most powerful cults in the world right now is ISIS. They have a government and an army, but their mission and ideology aligns more with a cult than with a country.

All these facets of cultism are discussed on this week’s show. Jack O’Brien is joined by author Karen Stollznow to discuss why America is such a good breeding ground for cults. Later, author Steven Hassan talks about mind control and how he now spends his time counseling former cult members.

Make sure to buy tickets to our next live podcast taping where we get heavy and talk about the afterlife, maaan! What if there’s no heaven and hell and we’re all just a hologram inside the mind of an ancient computer simulation? What if the Zoroastrians were right and it doesn’t matter how good you are in your life, you just have to cross a rickety bridge guarded by two four-eyed dogs to reach eternal salvation?

Join Jack, Dan, and Michael on Saturday, July 16th at 7pm at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles as they try to figure out what it all means. They’ll be joined by comedians Casey Jane Ellison and Ramin Nazer to discuss their favorite afterlife scenarios from movies, sci-fi and lesser-known religions.

Tickets are only $5 and available here: https://goo.gl/yvf76j

Footnotes:

Karen Stollznow, ‘God Bless America’: http://goo.gl/fsKlSu

Cracked: Amway: 5 Realities of the Multi-Billion Dollar Scam http://goo.gl/Eff3SS

Cracked: 5 Insane Lessons From My Christian Fundamentalist Childhood: http://goo.gl/wfXGsB

Cracked: 5 Things I Learned as a Sex Slave in Modern America: http://goo.gl/VNlYXh

Cracked: 5 Ugly Things You Learn as a Sex Slave in the Modern World: http://goo.gl/pNoyuU

Freedom of Mind (Stephen Hassan’s Website): https://goo.gl/9nKvnK

Stefan Molyneaux – Free Domain Radio (YouTube Cult): https://goo.gl/LDKGMd

The Globe and Mail: Stefan Molyneaux: http://goo.gl/ZZTeCs

ABC News: Speaking in Tongues: https://goo.gl/RKfrRi

This episode is sponsored by Wiener-Dog from IFC Films, Squarespace, Blue Apron, an Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

This is a historic moment for Happy Sad Confused. Anna Kendrick is now officially a 3 time guest on the show! She joins Josh this week to talk about Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, writing her book Scrappy Little Nobody, and much more.

Comedy legend Dana Carvey (Secret Life of Pets, Saturday Night Live) joins the Comedy Bang! Bang! First Timers Club! Dana takes us through a myriad of micro-impressions before meeting HP-DP-69B (the Hewlett-Packard Sex Robot) aka Little Button Puss. Plus, a 7-year-old who calls himself Little Dammit Man wanders into the studio to join in on the fun.

This episode is sponsored by Avion Tequila, Spotify, Wiener-Dog from IFC Films, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

As a special treat for Chunt, I’ve paid for Foon’s biggest band to make an appearance.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

nymbee: Storm DiCostanzo

Grundle: Paul Sabourin

Blemish: Martin Wilson

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

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

This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, Now Hear This, and Loot Crate.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all celebrating Independence Day to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is actor and man of a million voices Phil LaMarr! They chat about the last item he donated to charity, the story behind the Hamburglar, and shopping in the women’s section of Goodwill for sketch costumes. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Nyima Funk, and Marc Evan Jackson to improvise a story set in a Comic Book Shop. 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 Mack Weldon, Now Hear This Podcast Festival, Squarespace, Loot Crate, and Leesa.com.

This week, Devin and Amy discuss the Stuart Gordon film “Re-Animator.” They consider the challenges of adapting H.P Lovecraft into film and how Gordon’s stage work helped his direction. A debate on the necessity of “fun” gets heated, and we get a preview of next week’s episode, where two Paul Thomas Anderson films will be pitted against one another. Does “Re-Animator” belong in the Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums to cast your vote!

A sneak peek of Negin Farsad’s new show “Fake the Nation,” coming to Earwolf on July 8th! Subscribe now and you won’t miss a thing. Take that, American political system!