Derek Mears portrayed one of the most famous slashers of all time, Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. Derek joins Matt to talk about his action hero/cartoon character approach to the character, identifying with the young Tommy in Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter, and why the original ending of the film didn’t test well with audiences. Derek also tells us about encountering a curious Harrison Ford while on the set of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, how he became a Classic Predator in Predators, and his experimental live improv action show The Resistance. Plus, Matt investigates which fictional character from cinema has killed the most people in a new segment called I Was Scared Too. The Resistance is a completely improvised action movie performed live on stage every Sunday night at 9pm at The Comedy Sportz Theater in Los Angeles. Go to https://www.facebook.com/resistancecmdy for more info!

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On the last episode of Nerd Poker, the gang rode the magic rug for a while and got really close to the blip. Now we join them as they continue on their magic rug journey awaiting to see what may lie before them.

Summah Haircuts!!! Do we need them and should they be professionally done? These questions and more on this week’s Who Charted. Also, Kulap and Howard welcome Andy Daly who shares the details of working on the second season of his Comedy Central series Review. Additionally, the gang deliberates on whether or not Pixar films are safe for children. Lastly, Andy reveals the TV magic behind eating over 40 pancakes.

Watch the season two premiere of Review on Thursday, July 30th at 10/9c on Comedy Central and watch free full episodes of Review on the CC App and CC.COM! www.cc.com/review

The Hooray Show returns after a week off with comedian Josh Fadem. We pull back the curtain on Josh as he lets us know his very specific technique of fishing for compliments. We then find ourselves in Chicago with Chad trying to buy Grateful Dead tickets off of two guys who can definitely “hook him up”…. with just about anything.

The Shrimps take on The Blouses at Pan Pacific Park. Matt Gourley and Mark McConville call the action.

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Jenny Yang and Andrew discuss So You Think You Can Dance? street vs. stage dancing. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Merlinda Flimpery is a Namer. She gives things names. That’s a thing in Foon.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Merlinda Flimpery: Irene Marquette
Otok Barleyfoot: Nick Baer
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi
Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi
Theme Music: Andy Poland
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Episode Art: Sadieh Rifai

Sponsored By: Cards Against Humanity via The Chicago Podcast Cooperative

Singer-songwriter Sarah Ruth stops by the hatch to discuss loneliness. Sarah gives us tips on how to be a loner which includes: taking yourself on a date, relating to yourself as another person, and being okay with having an imaginary friend.

Warning: this is OMFG’s dirtiest episode yet. The very cool Jackie Schimmel, creator of The Bitch Bible blog and podcast reveals to Deanna & Emily the true meaning of Truffle Butter on this week’s OMFG! Jackie also shares some drag queen lingo, takes us through some of her drink recipes, and gives her definition of trap queen.

The amazing Mr. Matt Bomer of Magic Mike XXL joins Josh to talk about returning to American Horror Story, The Magnificent Seven, working with Lady Gaga soon, and how he was actually cast as Superman a decade ago.

The amazing Mr. Matt Bomer of Magic Mike XXL joins Josh to talk about returning to American Horror Story, The Magnificent Seven, working with Lady Gaga soon, and how he was actually cast as Superman a decade ago.

Stand-up comedian, writer, actor Owen Smith joins Jensen & Matty to talk about getting a huge favor from Brian McKnight, shooting his new stand-up special Good Luck Everybody entirely on iPhones, Catastrophe, Wild Tales, Firewatch, Skyzoo, Her Story, how we’re late on Spy, Shogun, Best in Show, and many other things you should know about. Plus, we announce the winners of the “What you look like tho?” Periscope contest!

We’re traveling to a millennial future in Japan this week as Devin & Amy discuss a Japanese film that has had a decade of controversy surrounding it: Battle Royale. Did Hunger Games rip off this film about a class of high school students who fight to the death on an island? Why did it take forever for the movie to be released in the U.S.? Is the special edition with the added character flashbacks better than the original? Tune in to hear Devin & Amy give us a refresher on WWII history — and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

In this bonus Ask the UCB episode, Matt Besser talks about the different kinds of success you can find in comedy. 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!

Sean and Hayes are back with another episode of the best show, Hollywood Handbook where they talk about politics and Hollywood. Then, good friend TOM SCHARPLING from The Best Show comes by to get some advice from the guys, who kindly offer Tom tips on the best ways to restructure his show to achieve success.

The hilarious Jenny Yang & Andrew talk about Chinese Dentist being a band name. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Randy and Jason welcome to this week’s County Emily Maya Mills, who talks about some of the comedians that influenced her, as well as what it was like working with Daniel Van Kirk in the early parts of their career’s. Then, Daniel covers stories from around the world that include a child who is not allowed to play in the yard and a couple that is too naked to get behind the wheel of a car. Additionally, the gang discusses the wonders of The Grateful Dead. Lastly, Jennifer Aniston calls in to explain how great she’s doing.

Never Not Funny’s Jimmy Pardo and SNL alum Paul Brittain are back to reminisce about the good times in the Windy City of Chicago on today’s Comedy Bing Bong! Jimmy also breaks down the rules of his new TV show Race to Escape and Paul tells us about his relationship with his uncle Bob Newhart. Then, high school student Fitch Pender drops by with a smoothie order from International Smoothies Incorporated on Sunset but before leaving he shares some interesting information about his boss that may lead us to believe that he may be dangerous.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the internet back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is stand-up comedian Jen Kirkman aka The Pod F. Tompkast’s Southie! They chat about whether ghosts exist or not, why Jen’s mother calls her a miracle baby, and the chilling tale of the one-armed blacksmith that lived in her home in the 1800s. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Jean Villepique, and Victor Yerrid to improvise a story set at a Snorkeling Excursion Ticket Kiosk. As always, the astounding Eban Schletter scores it all on piano! 

The next LIVE Spontaneanation happens at Largo very soon on Saturday, July 11th with special guests Matt Gourley, Amanda Lund, Chris Tallman, and Scott Aukerman! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! bit.ly/SPONT715

Stand up-comedian and writer Jenny Yang joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss a caller feeling guilty for being White and wanting to join a street game of Dominos in Harlem. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

A man finds out on his 47th birthday, he’s about to become a grandpa. Part 3 of our “I’ve Got News” series.

This week Baron and special guest Jessie Maltin answer some listener questions addressed to Leonard & Baron including: favorite film of all time, favorite film composers, if they have ever changed their opinion of a film upon a second viewing, and much more.

Happy 4th of July! This week’s all American show kicks of with a re-read of the wonderful “Ok, Maybe Our Apartment IS Too Small For A Bald Eagle”, written by Tom O’Donnell and read by Jason Mantzoukas at the UCB Theater. Then, Robert Baker walks through a patriotic reading of the Declaration of Independence. Closing the show out, playwright Crispin Whittell reads the wonderfully condescending response letter from the British. Be sure to pick up “H is for Hawk” by Helen McDonald so you can be a part of the next book club! And if you live in the LA area, swing by Skylight books on Tuesday July 21st at 7:30 pm and be a part of the live Book Club!

Happy 4th of July from Ronna & Beverly! The hilarious and wonderful Mitch Silpa of The Groundlings joins Ronna & Beverly to chat about the first time he met Ronna in Hungary, 27 Dresses being the most re-watchable movie, his experience auditioning for SNL, and much more. Plus, we hear what the ladies have planned for Independence Day.

We will be covering a movie very soon that is almost like Blade Runner but a lot different. Oh yeah, Gene Simmons is the villain in it. Paul shares a clip from I Was There Too that features Josh Pais aka Raphael himself as he goes through Corrections and Omissions for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, explains whether Nic Cage would make TMNT II better, and tells us how to enhance our movie watching experience during Sheer’s Picks. Plus, Paul reveals who is his dream HDTGM guest as he answers your Qs!

Los Angeles: Get your tickets now for the 10pm show of HDTGM LIVE from Largo on Saturday, August 29th! Go to www.largo-la.com for tickets!

People of the internet: Check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and ScheeRL on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbNGyZuMGBm0cq73JN-QhcpQNc-Shtlb7

Ho! Ho! Ho! Welcome once again to the North Pod with your host Santa Claus (Paul F. Tompkins) and this week’s special guest Ho Ho the naughty Elf. They will get into all the important business of the North Pole including reindeer check ups, toy workshop gossip, and answering phone calls from curious folk from around the world. Later, Traci Reardon stops by to offer advice on liking bad Xmas gifts and more to her Twitter followers in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.” Merry Christmas!

Randy and Jason kick off this weeks episode with why event organizers should know which city they are in and why amateur axe throwing on live television is never a good idea. Then, the Sklars welcome Brad Meltzer who talks about his role in the pilot of Cheap Seats, as well as what it takes to break into fiction writing. Additionally, Brad discusses how his son opened his eyes to the world of sports and how this revelation led to the invention of the “100 point shot.” Quick hits include, some very poor public relations and a Joe Paterno tribute beer. Lastly, Nic Cage calls in to pitch his new movie starring LeBron James.

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Andrew Ti and special guest Davy Rothbart finish the week off by discussing the possibility of changing the ten dollar bill by adding a woman on it. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

On this spectacularly unique episode of Two Charted, Chartists join Howard, alone in Dragon Manner, as he entertains and educates the world with tales of his past.