Silicon Valley’s Thomas Middleditch stops by the studio to spend some quality time on this week’s Sklarbro Country. Tune in to hear the Sklars recap throwing out the first pitch in St. Louis, Thomas talk about working with Martin Scorsese, and all three of them speculate about Leo DiCaprio’s love life. Plus, Thomas talks about growing up in the mountain boonies of British Columbia, Megalomania in Silicon Valley, his complex relationship with Hockey and the L.A. Kings, and doing long form improv with Blake Griffin. All of this and more, before the incredibly strong Mark Wahlberg hops on the phone and explains his run in with Robert Craft.

Make sure to stream The Sklar Brothers’ one hour special “What Are We Talking About” right this very minute on Netflix, don’t forget to buy the Sklars’ album available on iTunes today, and check out when the Sklars are coming to your city at www.supersklars.com!

It’s the first Two Charted of the Non-Summah season! De-stress with your favorite chart keepers Howard and Kulap as they explain why not to whistle in public and talk about the event of the century, Kulap’s Indie Go Go Milestone Party. Plus, the crew solves some math problems, Howard has some choice words for his grocery store, talks about being part of the 12th man, and Kulap tells us about finishing her indie go-go campaign with the support of her family around her.  Remember to keep Howard’s eyes out of your bedroom Chartists!

Don’t forget to get your tickets to the Who Charted live show at The LA Podfest, Saturday, September 27th at 2pm.http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-los-angeles-podcast-festival-tickets-10814850509

He’s a hysterical comedy actor and travel host extraordinaire – “Don’t Kill Eli’s” Eli Newell is here to discuss weird adventure stories, how he fell into running the world’s best wiener dog relay race, and why he’s the classiest guy around (Hint: he brings flowers to podcasts and he doesn’t do any naughty stuff after a date.) Enjoy!

Andrew Ti and special guest Cord Jefferson finish the week off by discussing the whiny ass “what are white people supposed to do” caller. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Crossing wires with Eddie Pepitone.

This week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser features humans Katie Dippold, Anthony King, and Billy Merritt visiting a daycare center where language is power, attending a dinner party complete with the unveiling of a terrible piece of art, and figuring out the correct way to discipline a child. It’s an episode that will make you think twice about your comfortability on an airplane and the gap between economy and business class. Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com! LA Humons: improv4humans will be LIVE at the LA Podfest on September 28th at 2pm with Ian Roberts, Horatio Sanz, and Lauren Lapkus. Go to www.lapodfest.com for tickets! If you can’t be there you can watch the show on the live feed over at www.lapodfest.com/live and use the discount code “4humans”

On today’s episode, Andrew and Cord Jefferson talk about the Census y’all. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Nova Rockafeller and Jensen Karp breeze on in to count down some charts with Howard and Kulap, and talk about Nova’s new EP, Problem Child, on this week’s Who Charted!  On this week’s episode, the crew discuss Iggy Azalea’s butt and Nas’ lip injections, talk about the oldest person they still find attractive, and Howard wears a scarf and invents the brilliant game: Melons of Cavan. Plus, Nova tells us about some crazy encounters with the law and talks about her love for Laser Tag. Tune in to find out why Young Nova and Jackie Chan just might be the same person.

Don’t forget to get your tickets to the Who Charted live show at The LA Podfest, Saturday, September 27th at 2pm. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-los-angeles-podcast-festival-tickets-10814850509

Steve Agee is back to take on the role of Winter all while the gang figure out what to do about the two red giants with swords in their sight. Houg Denning casts an illusion of yet another giant and awaits to see how the giants respond.

Cord Jefferson & Andrew discuss a caller’s roommate saying that they would like to date a black dude after watching the AND1 Mixtape Tour. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Tig, Kyle, and David start the show with a disussions about facial symmetry, Marla Hooch, and Tig’s book. Then, are you interested in how television shows come to fruition? Cartoon Network development executive Katie Krentz is in the hatch to talk about relationship development, including her own proposal story, and then her trajectory into development for TV, including animation, timelines, shorts, studios, and communication styles.

Support David’s Animated Stand Up Special by going to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1713150781/david-huntsberger-animated-stand-up-special

Sean and Hayes basically shred the whole Apple company for certain failures in their products, then open up the Teaser Freezer once more to do a close reading of “The Equalizer” where Engineer Brett makes a surprising move. Then GIL OZERI arrives to dish on his role in various police killings, perform characters from his one-man shows, and answer questions from the Popcorn Gallery gang.

Kevin chats with filmmaker Mars Callahan include insights into what it took to set up his directorial debut, which he wrote and starred in, Poolhall Junkies. How his 10 year struggle became a reality after a single, historically odd meeting with Christopher Walken. Plus Chazz Palminteri shows the real way to pay it forward and how Rod Steiger set the tone of the set.

The lovely Ron Babcock is back in the County to tell us all about his upcoming BENZ IT LIKE BABCOCK Standup Tour coming to a city near you! The guys also talk about high-school hijinks, why only Mitch Hedberg could pull off sunglasses onstage, the worldwide phenomenon of the moonwalk, and Los Angeles coyote standoffs. Daniel Van Kirk is with us as always to bring us crazy stories which include a Florida woman who was arrested for masturbating on a motorcycle, a Florida home intruder who was held at gunpoint offered to mow the homeowner’s lawn in exchange for freedom, and the mystery behind the stolen Zimbabwe women underwear that were taken from their sleeping bodies. Plus, we check in with D.R. Tuttle to see where he’s been as we listen to a special voicemail he sent us.

Go to www.heyron.com for details on the BENZ IT LIKE BABCOCK Standup Tour.

Make sure to stream The Sklar Brothers’ one hour special “What Are We Talking About” right this very minute on Netflix, don’t forget to buy the Sklars’ album available on iTunes today, and check out when the Sklars are coming to your city at www.supersklars.com!

Cord Jefferson & Andrew talk all about Internalized racism and why unfortunately it is common with all ethnic groups. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Fall TV premieres are back baby! Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andy Samberg returns to Comedy Bean Bag along with Scott’s nephew Todd to talk all things Hollywood, Todd & Scott’s potential sitcom, the new season of B-99, and eating pee popsicles. Then, a game of What Am I Thinking? is played before attempting to memorize the classic Hollywood Facts theme song. Later, Andy embodies Fallon as he gives Scott the complete Tonight Show experience and fun times are had during a game of Would You Rather!

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Cord Jefferson returns to join Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about why white people ask black people if they specifically watch shows with black leading actors like Scandal. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Talented actor and Michigan graduate, Matt Letscher stops by the calming shores to talk about his new movie that the Sklars are in,  ‘Teacher of the Year’, getting into your High School’s Hall of Fame, being a serious and working actor, wearing those mile long crotch pants from HER, on this week’s Sklarbro Country. Plus, the Sklars get ready to throw out the first pitch in St. Louis, the crew explain Gym Teachers, and Dick Vitale calls in to dish on Wes Welker.  There are nuggets of immense wisdom in here, listen up!

She’s the charming and adorable (& confident and 100%%%) Correctional Officer from of one of our favorite shows, Orange Is The New Black, the hilarious LAUREN LAPKUS is back to talk to us about what she had (got?) to do to obtain her cat for free, she shares her perfect skin regimen, and then tells us how Oprah feels in her dreams. Also Psychic Andy does a reading for her which will come to light in June of ’15. Enjoy!

On this week’s Two Charted, Kulap counts down her ‘Thank You’s for everyone who helped her with her Indie GoGo project (Donate Now! It’s your last day!) before jetting out early to be a big time movie actress, Gian Carlo tries to drop off a special package, and Howard and Brett give the listeners a little bonus material. Tune in to hear Howard’s pick for the first female president, discussion on the two opposite ends of the spectrum (Dental Work & Hawaii), Howard’s run down of the incredible Oddball Fest, and details about Brett and Howard’s future music making plans. Plus, they got some GIFTS! Now, let’s go get some lunch.

Be sure to check out the new trailer for Kulap’s documentary, Origin Story at http://www.originstorydoc.com/, and support the project by going to it’s Indiegogo fundraising page ASAP: igg.me/at/originstorydoc. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook and #FF @originstorydoc!

Plus, pick up ‘Summah This, Summah That’ at http://howardkremer.bandcamp.com/album/summah-this-summah-that and head to http://teespring.com/gucruiseshirt to pick up your very own Gu Cruise T-shirt.

Andrew Ti and special guest Baron Vaughn finish the week off by discussing the #IfTheyGunnedMeDown movement, which begged the question, “if you died, which picture would the media use?” As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star & The State alumni Joe Lo Truglio is back on a bonus Comedy Bean Bag! Scott & Joe bro out over giraffes, role models, and Denny’s. Joe then shares the spotlight as he and Scott help housewife Saman Thughgh with her plan to land a reality TV show by doing a little roleplaying. Finally, a romance between Joe & Samam unravels itself during a game of Would You Rather!

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Tattooing you with Joe DeRosa.

Tim Meadows, Brian Huskey, Mary Sasson, and Anthony Gioe explore the high-pitched voice theory of Neanderthals on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow the spoiled rich Marissa Marriott as she enters the Land of Oz, check into a chaotic fancy hotel, and do whatever it takes to keep a Gym member to renew their membership. Plus, everyone discusses a Fremont sex-ed textbook with topics on bondage for 9th graders in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com! LA Humons: improv4humans will be LIVE at the LA Podfest on September 28th at 2pm with Ian Roberts, Horatio Sanz, and more special guests. Go to www.lapodfest.com for tickets!

Adam’s guest on this episode is James Altucher, a successful entrepreneur, investor, board member, bestselling author, and blogger. He also recently became a podcaster, hosting the popular twice-a-week James Altucher Show and the daily Ask Altucher. They have a spirited conversation about why it’s important to “choose yourself,” which is the title and topic of James’ recent book. James relates this credo to podcasting, which lets producers sidestep the traditional media gatekeepers to reach audiences directly. He also considers the value of podcast advertising, and how sponsors help validate a show. Finally they talk about why James—as an investor and a host/producer—is bullish on podcasting, and how he is improving his craft.

On today’s episode, Andrew and Baron Vaughn talk about whether pulling a funny gag with a dashiki is racist or not. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

King of Buzzfeed, Louis Peitzman, joins your Summah Sultan Howard, and your Summah Siren Kulap  for the last Who Charted of Summah of the Summah season. On this week’s heat wave induced episode Louis spills the secrets of Buzzfeed and gives Howard and Kulap a basic rundown of his medical issues. Plus, Howard and Louis bond over Bernadette Peters,  British mums and daughters, and unlikely animal friendships, we get an update on Harry Connick Jr.’s work out regiment, Louis’ calves, and Australia.

Be sure to check out the new trailer for Kulap’s documentary, Origin Story at http://www.originstorydoc.com/, and support the project by going to it’s Indiegogo fundraising page: igg.me/at/originstorydoc. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook and #FF @originstorydoc!

Plus, pick up ‘Summah This, Summah That’ at http://howardkremer.bandcamp.com/album/summah-this-summah-that and head to http://teespring.com/gucruiseshirt to pick up your very own Gu Cruise T-shirt.

Don’t miss Howard’s glowing endorsement of Origin Story, available on YouTube. http://youtu.be/ZfODbxdgXSs

After a quick Guich Koock refresher, special guest Dan Telfer returns to join the gang as they continue to evade the colossal ants. They finally gain momentum and move forward until they hit giant staircases. Being cornered by the golden horse ants, will they  climb the steps? And what might they find on the other side?

Baron Vaughn & Andrew answer the question, “Is the Broadway cast of Aladdin racist?” Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.