This is a secret phone call Hayes and Sean did at my house, Brett. This is Brett writing this. It happened at my house and then, I recorded it.

Filmmaker Jon M. Chu joins Josh this week to discuss his latest film Now You See Me 2, what he learned from Jem and the Holograms, and much more.

This episode is sponsored by Audible.com.

Ben Schwartz aka The Elegant Mr. S & Horatio Sanz are back baby! Ben, Horatio, and Scott talk about the finale of House of Lies aka House of Pies, chat with Ben’s family and sing a montage of Billy Joel songs. Plus, Barney Schwarts of the Cleveland Zoo stops by to share some interesting news as well tell us about his new business plan.

Here are some words you usually don’t find in the same sentence: rocket science, orgies, jet propulsion, and the occult. Believe it or not, the beginning of modern rocket science wasn’t helmed by some nerds in a laboratory, but by a group of rockstar scientists who blew stuff up by day and did drugs and animal sacrifices at night. Jack Parsons was the leader, and in his short life he fought with L. Ron Hubbard over women, led a branch of an occultist religion and founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.

Parsons is just one of the many consequential people we discuss on this week’s podcast who shaped the modern era, but had life stories that you wouldn’t believe. Jack O’Brien and Michael Swaim are joined by comedian and host of ‘Paranormal You & Me’ Ryan Singer to delve into the life and beliefs of Parsons, and discuss others such as George Washington’s femme fatale superspy and the Russian officer who prevented the end of the world.

Also make sure to buy tickets to our next LIVE podcast taping on Saturday June 11th at 7pm at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles!

Every summer we’re treated to the same buffet of three or four science fiction movies with the same basic conceits. There’s man vs. aliens, man vs. robots, man vs. army of clones and man vs. complicated time travel rules. With virtual reality and self-driving cars fast approaching, it’s time to consider what type of sci-fi movie we want to be living in for the rest of our lives. Co-hosts Jack O’Brien and Adam Tod Brown are joined by Cracked’s Tom Reimann and Josh Sargent and comedians David Huntsberger, Adam Newman and Caitlin Gill to figure out which sci-fi trope would be the best to make a reality.

Tickets are only $5 and on sale here: https://goo.gl/EjlM4L

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Casper Mattresses.

Footnotes:

Strange Angel: The Otherworldly Life of Jack Parsons: https://goo.gl/n4O06G

‘An Honest Liar’ on Netflix: https://goo.gl/pizuCp

Aleister Crowley: The Wickedest Man in the World: https://goo.gl/bFlh6F

The Man Who Only Loved Numbers: http://goo.gl/r8qMX

Cracked: 5 Backup Plans That Would Have Changed Modern History: http://goo.gl/3pkVhz

Biography of Agent 355: https://goo.gl/odCkcE

Biography of Jandamarra: http://goo.gl/X1FH6C

New Yorker: Ada Lovelace, The First Tech Visionary: http://goo.gl/LUZRkc

The New Economy: How Nils Bohlin invented the three-point safety belt: http://goo.gl/ZKuT7p

Daily Mail: When Harry Met John, Paul, George and Ringo: http://goo.gl/R2LewY

Blind Willie Johnson on Spotify: https://goo.gl/Qx1ecz

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all Texans and those on the internet to this episode of Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a live audience at the 2016 South By Southwest Festival in Austin, TX! This week, Paul’s special guest is Who Charted? and Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’ own Kulap Vilaysack! They chat about whom Kulap would kill first if murder were legal, getting into “gang” fights as a youth, and her time working at Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania. Paul is then joined by his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Ryan Gaul, Mandell Maughan, Tawny Newsome, and Drew Tarver to improvise a story set in a Coffee Plantation in Bali. 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, Audible, Loot Crate, and Ritani.

Amanda Meadows and Robbin Higgins, co-authors of the book We Don’t Think You’re Racist join Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss naming your white child “Ebony.” Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

We all need some cheering up in these dark times. Hopefully this dancer can do it.

CREDITS:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Josh Swollensword: Lawrence Collerd

Krom the Fingarian: Mark Logsdon

Otok Barleyfoot: Nick Baer

Flower: Brooke Breit

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi

Editor: Evan Jacover

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 and Loot Crate.

Devin and Amy pin “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “Some Like it Hot” against each other in this week’s “Versus” episode. They break down Marilyn Monroe’s distinct voice and trying to have sex with an entire Olympic team in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” They also credit her fusion of personal life with her character and the surprising progressiveness of the 1959 film “Some Like it Hot.” Vote in the Earwolf forums for which iconic movie should be in the Canon. Plus, get a head start on next week’s movie, “Ed Wood.”

Hear which Sean Connery film will be next on today’s minisode! Paul admits he was wrong, we figure out what is the proper use of Shakespeare, and June shares her take on big belts. Send your own voicemail explanation hopes for Paul to answer by calling 619-PAUL ASK. Later, we hear Blake Harris interview director of The Avengers Jeremiah S. Chechik. Read the full interview over at www.slashfilm.com! Plus, Corrections and Omissions for The Avengers!

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 in Transparent on Amazon! 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!).

New Zealand actor Rhys Darby of Flight of the Conchords and Wrecked visits the calming shores of Sklarbro Country! Rhys, Randy, and Jason talk about What We Do in the Shadows, the evolution of Flight of the Conchords, playing Psycho Sam in the New Zealand film Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender. Then, 13-year old Jairam Hathwar and 11-year old Nihar Janga join Randy to chat about the road to becoming the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champions. Finally, the Sklars call up Dick Vitale to ask about his recent tennis challenge against Roger Federer.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, Bonobos, Touchofmodern.com, and Warby Parker.

Andrew Ti and special guest Hollis Wong-Wear finish the week off by discussing the term “Grammar Nazi.” As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

This episode is sponsored by Harry’s.

Dapper stand-up comedian Troy Walker joins Ronna & Beverly to chat about being a lawyer in the state of Colorado, the Casa Bonita experience, and his plans to rule Hollywood. Plus, Beverly tells us about her recent trip to New York in which she saw Waitress: The Musical.

Elizabeth Alexander speaks from the heart. An accomplished author and playwright, she delivered her poem, Praise Song for the Day, to an audience of millions at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Alexander, a professor of African-American Studies at Yale, speaks with David about how everyone can learn to appreciate poetry, how students on campuses are fighting a necessary fight for a more accurate depiction of history, and how poetry helped her know she was still alive after the death of her husband.

This episode is sponsored by Urban Dapper Club, The Great Courses, and Ibotta.

Nate’s brother Rob Corddry reads Ken Kesey’s story about the death of his son which leads into Nate’s conversation with this week’s guest Timothy Simons of HBO’s Veep. Tim and Nate chat about the inevitable Grateful Dead phase, reading Stephen King books in 7th grade, and the ins & outs of Veep. Then, Tim reads an outrageously hilarious piece by Maura Quint entitled “How To Negotiate A Raise (If You’re A Woman).” Pick up a copy of next month’s book, “Geek Love” by Katherine Dunn! Once you’re done reading, call us at (702) 751-READ and let us know what you thought!

This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate.

Your best friend Bob Holt (Big Dipper) welcomes you back to I Truly Complimean It: The Compliment Hour! This week, YouTube sensation Kipper Fields joins Bob to talk about how she feels knowing that she’s never received one positive comment on her positive uplifting videos. Later, Traci Reardon arrives to help her Twitter followers with complimentary and positive advice on getting rid of bullies and much more in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

Casey and Danielle are guest less and fancy free this week! They discuss Danielle’s pilgrimage to the original Alene Too and Tamara’s newfound body building career (maybe NOW a business will succeed?! It’s all we want!) They also never thought they would discuss trout mouth and trout snatch but dreams do come true! 

This episode is sponsored by Ibotta and Third Love.

This week Bryan attends a disastrous BBQ and offends Deborahs everywhere, while Erin continues being the Whole Foods superhero West Hollywood doesn’t deserve. Also, Lady Attorney is back and needed around the country to help fight against sexist dickholes, while Gay representation in pop culture is still somewhat MIA, come on America! and Guest Dan Robert is here to discuss his confetti filled coming out story, traveling to Italy, and surviving dating a survivor superfan.

Hollis Wong-Wear joins Andrew to talk about t-shirts that interchange the word ninja for the n-word. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Do you think you have what it takes to successfully make it through an interview with Stephen or James? Would either one of them hire the other? Today, our hosts bring back a topic from over 100 episodes ago – episode 27 to be precise – asking each other more “impossible” interview questions, and dissecting the intellectual processes they use to reach their conclusions.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping star Andy Samberg is back with Scott and the co-hostess with the mostess Claudia O’Doherty for a rare Comedy Bang! Bang! After Dark episode. Claudia pitches an incident heavy film for Andy right before famous Australian actor R. Schrift pops in to give us a preview of his new drama sketch show Sunday Afternoon Taped. It’s pretty electric.

This episode is sponsored by Black Tux.

Still standing with Tom Bergeron.

This episode is sponsored by Harry’s and Bonobos.

Parenthood’s Joy Bryant joins Kevin and Kamau to talk about her experience working on Antwone Fisher which includes her uncontrollably laughing the first time she met Denzel. Plus, Joy tells us about her Bronx roots, falling into acting after modeling, and her Top 5 Denzel Films.

This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate and Shudder.

Banjo player Al Scorch joins Charlie Sanders, Horatio Sanz and Seth Morris for a live episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser at UCB Sunset. Al’s songs inspire scenes about a Coast Guardsman who struggles down the badass totem pole. A Crap on YouTube video helps create a scene about a feminist ladybug that transitions into a man bug. Plus, a comedian’s career shows signs of improvement when he finds his perfect audience.

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The Shrimps take on the The Blouses at Lake Street Gym. Matt Gourley and Mark McConville call the action, donut holes bring the satisfaction.

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The Scientific Method at Home with Keith Luhrs and Lauren Billings Luhrs

Comedian Jon Gabrus loves science. It’s awesome. Mind-blowing. It’s also kind of difficult to understand. In this series, Gabrus goes to the experts – doctors exploring the frontiers of the mind, outer space, and more; and asks them to break it down in terms we can all understand. 

In Episode 1, Keith Luhrs and Lauren Billings Luhrs are a husband-and-wife science team. But the science doesn’t stay at the lab. Lauren has used that same discipline to become a bestselling romance author, Keith has applied it to his incredible home brewing operation, and they both have applied it to raising their children. In this funny and freewheeling conversation, our host explores whether this same method can make his creative life more disciplined and productive, too!

Hollis Wong-Wear joins Andrew to talk about whether it’s okay for Dominicans saying the n-word. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Summah has arrived! Film actress Brittany Ishibashi joins Howard & Kulap to talk about playing the villain in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the Summah controversy, and having history with Kulap on The Office. We’ll hear of summah secrets, Turtle action figures, and Netflix gems during the Top 5 Pop Songs on iTunes Music Chart and the Movie Chart. Later, Howard shares how Summah has been jacked during Two Charted!

Have you ever reminisced about a trip you took to Disney World with your family, only to find out it never happened? While this may read like science fiction, it actually happened to our guest co-host A.J. Jacobs! On today’s episode, our hosts recount stories of false memories that have happened to them and others, including Stephen misrepresenting the lifetime score of his years-long backgammon match against James, and they try to decipher why our brains are playing tricks on us.

This episode is sponsored by Allstate.