This week Randy and Jason discuss a costume fueled boxing dispute and hookers that wrestle. Then, Kyle Bornheimer joins the show to talk about the art of making independent films in the 90’s, as well as why post game press conferences would be alien even to aliens. Later, the gang discusses why Terrell Owens had good reason to throw coffee at a man, why mascots have poor judgement, and why Curt Schilling was reading into the blood moon too much. Lastly, Jesse Ventura calls in to reveal how he’s been making money on the side.

In this week’s kitchen countdown Howard discusses his trip to St. Louis, riding a moped in Texas, the proper way to woo a woman, and much more!

Andrew Ti and special guest Nore Davis finish the week off by discussing Black Angel Christmas ornaments posing with gazelles. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

No one knows story better than Lindsay Doran. Lindsay has been a substantial part in some of the most iconic films of the last four decades everything from This Is Spinal Tap to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Lindsay joins Franklin to talk about growing up in the movie business of Hollywood, leaving to make movies in London after graduating UC Santa Cruz, working in Public Television for 7 years in Pennsylvania, becoming an executive for This Is Spinal Tap, and adapting her favorite book of all time Sense and Sensibility into a feature film.

The extraordinary talented Jen Kirkman and Kristen Schaal join Sarah & Susan for a special LIVE Crybabies benefitting Lady Parts Justice League! They’ll talk about Nirvana’s “All Apologies,” the big lie phenomenon, Carrie making her big speech to Aleksandr in Sex in the City, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” the funeral scene from My Girl, the “Like A Girl” Always Maxi-Pad commercial, and much more.

Two-time Grammy award winner Corey Glover of the legendary Living Colour joins W. Kamau Bell and Kevin “Has Everything” Avery to discuss Denzel doing Shakespeare in 1993’s Much Ado About Nothing. They also talk about Corey playing Francis in the 1986 war movie Platoon, the Denzel bop, Corey’s Top 5 Denzel movies, and the one time Denzel asks Corey for hair advice. Plus, Kevin tells us all about taking his mom to the Emmys.

Rolling the credits with Jon Hamm.

Recorded LIVE from the 2015 San Francisco Improv Festival, improv legends Susan Messing and Bob Dassie join Matt Besser on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll explore meeting with a genius surgeon who likes to be addressed as a cat, an airline that allows sitting in the cockpit as an alternative seat, and wearing very revealing clothes to a wedding. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

Adam goes deep into the business of podcasting with Erik Diehn, Midroll Media’s VP of Business Development, touching on how Erik finds and signs new shows, how public radio came to dominate the top of the charts, and on the advertising technologies like programmatic buying and ad injection. Erik joined Midroll from New York Public Radio, so Adam asks him why he decided to make the jump last year from the nation’s largest public radio station to a comparatively small podcasting startup. Erik then explains what it means to be in charge of business development and how he calls upon the experiences represented on his varied resume in both technology and media to do his unique job. He also details why he thinks it was important for the company to launch the Howl app and platform, and why it’s in important evolution in podcasting. Finishing up, Adam asks Erik to unpack the hype around the connected car and predict the effect it will have on podcasting. 

Nore Davis and Andrew talk about a caller being worried about lack of diversity in America. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Who is your Batman—Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Adam West? Leonard and his daughter Jessie talk about the movie heroes we’ve all grown up with, and why we’re attached to the ones we saw first…from Superman to James Bond.

In a very special episode-long segment of I Wasn’t There Too, actor, writer, and Wolfpop’s own Paul Scheer joins Matt to talk about his experience on the set of Meet Dave. Paul goes deep into how his role of Lieutenant Buttocks got re-cast during shooting, being fooled by Eddie Murphy doubles, and the wonderful rapport the real Eddie Murphy had with everyone on set. Plus, Paul tells us about one of his very first auditions for the Tom Cruise film Vanilla Sky.

New special guest friend/Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small joins the gang this week on Nerd Poker! In an alternate scenario, Nausica has sacrificed herself and has transported Dag, Houg, and Winter to a rural town in which the Moon Festival has begun complete with a magic show where they meet a new character by the name of Elzid Falcon-Crow.

This week, Kulap is joined by guest host Armen Weitzman, who explains why he’s now hosting with an open heart. Then, they welcome Josh Fadem, who was kind enough to bring his uncle Josh to explain his thoughts on modern day music and cell phones. Additionally, the gang debates what steps Johnny Depp could take to revitalize his career. Lastly, Josh explains how Space Jam 2 went from the shelves to viral sensation.

What goes into creating a good product? The guys delve into Stephen’s editorial past with two ‘New York’ titled publications, and separate the wheat from the chaff.

Nore Davis and Andrew talk all about an antique store that sells old racist knick-knacks. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

The Shrimps take on the Ba Dunka Dunks at Pan Pacific Park. Matt Gourley and Mark McConville call the action, Jensen Karp has the sock report.

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Prolific Screenwriter and brilliant gamesman Thomas Donnelly joins Jensen and Matty to talk about what goes into adapting a video game to a movie with Uncharted, Conan the Barbarian, how Thomas helped Matty get into board games, getting up OFF Star Wars, Dungeons and Dragons, public shaming, American travel, The Muppets marketing campaign, and how we were dead wrong about apartment buildings, LARPing, and new versions of albums.

It finally happened. Kevin along with fellow Denzealot J. August Richards attended An Evening with Denzel Washington at the Wallis Annenberg Center for he Performing Arts in Hollywood, CA and witnessed a night that would surely make any Denzealot shed a glory tear. Kevin and Kamau recap the night as well as discuss Kevin’s special and unexpected chat with the greatest actor of all time himself including the special message Denzel had for Kamau.

Jordyn Jones is a YouTube phenom making her mark across all platforms as a dancer, singer, actress, and model. Jordy joins Deanna & Emily to talk about starring in Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, the definition of “dappin,” and the best way to do a car selfie while being safe. Plus, Jordyn puts her celeb knowledge to the test during a game of Yo, What’s This Old Person Famous For?

Kevin sits down with Don Cheadle (Crash, Hotel Rwanda, Boogie Nights) and they share war stories, but it’s not what you think: the two actors (mostly) discuss the challenges they faced when they both landed on the other side of the camera, as directors.

The hilarious Nore Davis & Andrew talk about playing dress up for a Mexican theme party. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

This week, the Sklars welcome Scott Rogowsky who talks about hosting 12 Angry Mascots, Running Late, and his latest pilot on truTV. Then, Daniel Van Kirk covers stories that include a modern day Tarzan, a woman trying to catch the lizard man, and thieves that feature a rather eccentric kitty. Lastly, Bernie Sanders calls in to discuss why even after being elected president, he’ll still move his car on street cleaning days.

Hayes and Sean start off with a discussion about the totally badass new show Bastard Executioner. Then, Allan McLeod joins the guys to talk about his successful showbiz career, including the FXX show “You’re the Worst” and “Master Robot” and his audition for SNL. Then, the Popcorn Gallery asks about cars and bullying.

John Green is more than a best-selling author. He’s pretty much the leader of a movement. Nerdfighters, you know who you are. Green stops by Josh’s office to talk about “The Fault in our Stars”, why he doesn’t want to meet J.K. Rowling, and what his plan is for the zombie apocalypse.

Chance are you’re already a little obsessed with Lee Pace or at the very least, have a friend who is. We get it. Handsome, a little enigmatic, and an awesome actor known for projects like “Pushing Daisies”, “The Fall”, and now AMC’s “Halt And Catch Fire”, he’s always a compelling presence. Enjoy this rare interview […]

The versatile triple threat (acting! writing! directing!) that is Clark Gregg stops by Josh’s office to talk about his return to writing and directing with “Trust Me” plus their mutual love of Sam Rockwell and the randomness of a well-played career.

Don’t invite Jesse Eisenberg on your show for a cookie cutter celebrity interview. The Oscar nominated star of “The Social Network” visits Josh to discuss “The Double,” Lex Luthor, Kristen Stewart, and how few Tom Cruise films he knows.

If you watched “Friday Night Lights,” he’ll always be Tim Riggins but Taylor Kitsch proves there’s a whole lot more to him in this visit with Josh. Hilarious stories of early struggles in New York and Los Angeles, mortifying auditions, and one crazy drunken night, all told in this fun conversation.

How did Marc Webb go from holding cue cards for Gwen Stefani to directing “500 Days of Summer” to directing ginormous blockbusters like “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2″? Josh breaks it all down in an honest and open conversation with the talented filmmaker.