Latest Episodes
July 23, 2015
Ann Friedman and Andrew talk about British rappers saying the n word in their songs. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
July 22, 2015
EP. 20 — Collected Stories Vol. 1: The Best Of I Was There Too
Guest Doug Benson Devin Faraci Jeremy Smith Greg Proops Joshua Malina Simone Gad Paul Rust Jenette Goldstein Melody Rae Amy Nicholson Stephen Tobolowsky Paula Malcomson Ricco Ross Paul F. Tompkins
On a special episode of I Was There Too, Matt shares a compilation of some of the best stories from the last year’s guests. From the ups and downs of improvised lines with Paul F. Tompkins in There Will Be Blood, to whether Jenette Goldstein from Aliens thought her role was an immigrant alien or an extra-terrestrial alien, to tales of the infamous Schwab’s Pharmacy with Matt’s grandmother Eleanor. It’s worth revisiting if you’re a regular listener and a perfect starting place for all the newbies. Plus, movie buffs Jeremy Smith, Devin Faraci, and Amy Nicholson put their film knowledge to the test in a game that incorporates the curious endings to the show’s theme song, in the debut of I Quiz There Too.
July 22, 2015
Leonard returns along with his daughter Jessie Maltin to answer all your questions! What was Leonard’s first (and second) experience walking out of a movie? What is the best Alan Smithee film? If you can only watch movies from one decade which will it be? Tune in to find out!
July 22, 2015
Breaking news: In a landmark deal for podcasting, Midroll Media has been acquired by E.W. Scripps, a titan of media and journalism, old and new. Adam sits down with Scripps’ Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Media, Adam Symson and Vice President of Digital Strategy and Business Development, JB Kropp to discuss the new partnership and what it means for the industry. The three discuss how the companies met, how they discovered they share the same vision for non-negotiable free speech and excellent content, and what the future holds as the two companies intertwine. Midroll and E.W. Scripps couldn’t be more thrilled to join forces and take podcasting to the next level.
July 22, 2015
Kulap and guest host Armen Weitzman welcome to the show Jonah Ray, who explains how he uses music to get in touch with his island roots, as well as the hardships of grinding with a lady, while at a school dance. Also, the gang explains why you don’t have to see a movie, just because a studio keeps remaking it. Later, Jonah discusses which bands were the ones that got away and why some things can never be thrown away.
July 22, 2015
Our adventurers finally busted through a wall after defeating a bunch of hairy disgusting flea trolls. They are now descending down a spiral into what seems to be magical drow territory with a faint light emanating from it.
July 22, 2015
Ann Friedman and Andrew discuss the Great Slave Lake. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
July 22, 2015
Hi! It’s Chunt. I’m the host now because Arnie ran off to find Sarah in the woods. It will probably be a better show without him.
Credits
Chunt: Adal Rifai
Usidore: Matt Young
Tom the Traveler: Steve Waltien
Burger King Employee: Max Temkin
Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen
Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi
Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi
Theme Music: Andy Poland
Special Episode Art: Jillian Samowitz
Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban
Sponsored By: Busy Beaver Buttons via The Chicago Podcast Cooperative
July 21, 2015
Grab your tissues because it’s a sad day in the hatch today. Tig, Kyle, and David are back together one last time to discuss Tig’s engagement party and then weigh in on their decision to end the podcast. The gang reminisces on their favorite bits, answers fan questions, and talks about future plans. Welp, that’s been podcast.
July 21, 2015
Join special guest host Samm Levine as he talks with showrunner/writer/director Jack Kenny. Jack makes it through most of his Hollywood story, spending extra time talking about gems like Warehouse 13, The Book of Daniel, and Titus.
July 21, 2015
Together Maddy Whitby and Monica Sherer are the hilarious comedy duo MadMoni! They introduce Deanna & Emily to the world of sugaring, test their music knowledge in a game of Name That Tune, and share a bunch of new acronyms they made up themselves. Check out their videos over at https://www.youtube.com/user/wearemadmoni!
July 21, 2015
Silicon Valley’s Thomas Middleditch joins Jensen and Matty to talk about Dungeons and Dragons, flight simulators, Twitch, The Bohicas, The Ariadne Objective, classic Hip-Hop Marvel comic covers, The Blood of Heroes, Forbidden Stars, how we’re late on the Scream TV show, new iTunes, The Bachelor, and many other things you should know about.
July 21, 2015
Randy and Jason welcome to the show actor Chris Sullivan who joins the conversation of Caitlyn Jenner receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, as well the luxury of working on the incredibly authentic set of The Knick. Also, Daniel Van Kirk covers stories that include a man who displays his distaste for the neighbors by gifting them with his furniture, a woman whose story is too difficult to believe, and a city that holds a formal memorial for a dead raccoon. Lastly, Oscar De La Hoya calls in to explain why sleeping with people while wearing a clown costume is totally fine.
July 21, 2015
Hayes and Sean are back today with a segment called “Trend Nottingham”, where they track things that aren’t trending. Then, PATRICK WALSH stops by to talk to the guys to talk about his past relationship with Sean and play a couple rounds of “That’s Wheely Interesting”. Plus, another installment of Hayes catching Engineer Cody slacking off!
July 21, 2015
Ann Friedman & Andrew talk about noticing racism only if you’re looking for it. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
July 20, 2015
The wonderfully bizarre/spiritual/unique Ezra Miller joins Josh to talk about his first big studio film Trainwreck, the story behind The Stanford Prison Experiment, the time he was kicked out of camp for smoking pot, and more.
July 20, 2015
In 2001, Wet Hot American Summer came out and the world was never the same. Now a new series by the name of Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp is coming to Netflix and director and co-creator David Wain has brought Rich Sommer, Molly Shannon, and Marguerite Moreau aka the Wet Hot Crew/Club to celebrate! We’ll get some hot ‘sclusies, a possibly canon appearance from Harry Crane, and hear sounds of the first Wet Hot baby during a game of Would You Rather!
July 20, 2015
Paul F. Tompkins is the one that welcomes YOU to the special land of SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Paget Brewster of Community, Criminal Minds, and The Thrilling Adventure Hour! They chat about what kind of food related 28th amendment she would add to the constitution, under what circumstances would she ever taste human flesh, and her father’s family shorts. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Amanda Lund to improvise a story set at Science Fair. As always, the remarkable Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!
The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION will be recorded at Largo on Saturday, August 1st, with special guests Thomas Lennon, Sarah Burns and Craig Cackowski ! Last time, the live audience ONLY got to hear Paul and guest Scott Aukerman cover a Smiths song; what exclusive live moments will the August audience get? Get your tickets before it sells out: bit.ly/SPONT815
July 20, 2015
Think about every time a movie villain asks the hero something like, “you and what army?” You know what happens next: a door opens, a roof explodes, or the camera pushes out the window to show, you guessed it, our hero’s army. Maybe it’s the rest of the Avengers, maybe an actual army, or maybe just our hero’s muscle.
It’s a clever reveal in the moment, but think about it realistically. Does that mean if Tony Stark is chatting with Loki and that moment is about to happen, are the rest of the Avengers just hiding in a lobby somewhere waiting for their cue? Maybe they’re in a broom closet, ears pressed to the door. What if no one asks, “you and what army?” Is there a contingency plan for dramatically revealing yourself?
Every movie is full of logic gaps like these where, for the sake of time or dramatic tension or comedy, the audience is spared the mundane or absurd reality of a situation. This week on the podcast, Jack O’Brien is joined by Cracked editors Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) and Tom Reimann to discuss 6 observational pet peeves that will change how you watch all movies.
July 20, 2015
Writer Ann Friedman of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss whether being weirded out by knowing someone who didn’t know White people when they grew up is racist or not. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
July 18, 2015
The “accidental gay parents” return, this time with John’s side of the story.
July 17, 2015
Nate starts the show by sharing a hilarious reading of Mike Lacher’s “In Which I Fix My Girlfriend’s Grandparent’s Wi-Fi and am Hailed as a Conquering Hero” performed by Wolfpop’s own Baron Vaughn and recorded LIVE from the UCB-theatre in Los Angeles. Jesse Cohen of Tanlines then joins Nate to talk about his new album Highlights, being a recent Kindle convert, and his podcast No Effects. Finally, Nate closes out the show by reading “Nine Inches” by Tom Perrotta. 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!
July 17, 2015
It’s really happening. Set your DVRs for Sharknado 3! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for the cult classic Runaway, breaks down why Nic Cage would kill it in Runaway, and has a couple of new Scheer’s Recs. Plus, Paul answers your Qs about going too far, HDTGM’s new target, and what podcasts you should listen to.
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
July 17, 2015
Dr. Nathan Bateman has hired Caleb Smith (Matt Besser) to conduct a series of turing tests to ascertain whether or not a machine’s artificial intelligence has actually achieved independent consciousness. In these interview sessions between Caleb and test subject Melissa, you’ll hear how a machine defines humor, music, and love. The United States of America has also hired Caleb to interview different citizens to see whether or not they are replicants, androids, robots, or any kind of artificial intelligence. Traci Reardon is his first interview subject and gives her honest answers to the Voight-Kampff test.
July 17, 2015
Beach chairs, worth punching a child over? Secondary career’s for retired mascot’s, is there such a thing? These questions and more on this week’s Sklarbro Country. Also, Randy and Jason welcome to the show actor and former NBA star Rick Fox. Rick discusses life as a professional athlete, the process of building another career after sports, and how social media is changing the game for everyone. Later, the gang debates whether or not athletes should be allowed to play with fire, as well as whether or not wrestlers should be allowed to throw doors at their fans. Lastly, Jerry Jones calls in to reveal the best way to keep your players and family happy.
July 17, 2015
Ronna & Beverly are back in Los Angeles with a very special guest by the name of Nola to go through listener comments as well as offer advice on how to tell a friend they smell like a dead fish, marriage, and more!
July 17, 2015
Andrew Ti and special guest Rick L. Hinds II finish the week off by discussing Punk rock. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
July 17, 2015
This week, the gang recaps ‘A Midsummah Nights Dream,’ during which time, Howard murdered Kulap. Then, Kulap discusses the proper way to taste champagne, which sparks Howard’s tale of how he became saliva buddy’s with Mr. T. Additionally, the crew debates how they would fare as contestants on American Ninja Warrior. Lastly, Kulap explains why Magic Mike XXL is a must watch for all men.
July 17, 2015
This week I meet one of the best wedding planners in Foon…assuming you’re not a tree.
July 16, 2015
EP. 17 — Mr. Malcolm’s List Pt. 2
Guest Parminder Nagra Sonya Walger Jon Fletcher Ashley Madekwe Rose McIver James Bloor Ben Schrader Tom Riley Sarah Armstrong
Suzanne Allain’s Mr. Malcolm’s List continues on this week’s episode of The Black List Table Reads, hosted by Franklin Leonard. When we last left our story, Julia was scheming, Selina was falling in love, and the titular Jeremy Malcolm has no idea what he is in for. Bringing Mr. Malcolm’s List to life is a team of classy folk from the Commonwealth, we have Rose McIver, Ashley Madekwe,Tom Riley, James Bloor, Sarah Armstrong, Sonya Walger, Jon Fletcher, Ben Schrader, and Parminder Nagra.
