It’s finally time for Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss one of U2′s landmark albums aka their seventh studio album Achtung Baby. They’ll talk about recent U2 news, their thoughts on what the best first U2 single has ever put out is, and Davis Guggenheim’s From the Sky Down documentary about the making of the album Achtung Baby. Plus, Adam gives us an update on reading Harry Potter with his son. Tune in next week as they dive deeper into Achtung Baby in part 2!

This episode is sponsored by Bonobos. Use offer code EDGE to get 20% off.

Special guest co-host April Richardson is back along with Nerd of Mouth’s Mike Lawrence on this week’s WHO CHARTED! The Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs inspires them to talk about Legos, gay Metal dudes, and the sadness of showbiz. Then, they get into why Mike walked out of Need For Speed, movie mistakes in period films, and Howard & Mike play Jaws is Better with Disney’s Up. Plus, April & Mike debate whether Tim Burton’s Batman holds up or not and Mike explains who was the worst McDonald’s customer he had to deal with during the Tweet Chart!

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Use promo code TOPTOP for 10% off and a free trial.

Michael and Michael return to respond to listener mail which ranges from questions on study group dress codes to Paul Rudd’s shenanigans on last week’s episode. If you have a question or comment please send it to topicspodcast@gmail.com

In Episode 7 of Season 3, Michael and Michael dig deep into the very big topic of the senses. Why is smell the most controversial of the senses? How are we similar to a computer hard drive? How is it that classical painters used their mastery of light to change the way we see things? Tune in as Michael & Michael share their thoughts on sight, hearing, smell, touch, the fifth sense, and the sixth sense.

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code BLACK for a free trial and 10%off.

After leveling up, the gang is one step closer to returning to their former selves as they await to receive a special poison from Bruce the rat that will help them defeat Gnasher the dog. Will they succeed? Tune in to find out!

This episode is sponsored by:

Hulu Plus. Go to www.huluplus.com/nerd for an extended 2 week free trial.

AMC’s Turn. Tune in for the premiere on Sunday April 6, 9/8c on AMC

Jena Friedman & Andrew talk about the marketing for the Affordable Care Act. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Phenomenal improviser & actress Tara Copeland of the famous NY improv group Mother and UCB-LA’s Diamond Lion tells us all about performing while having a baby on the way on this week’s Sklarbro County! Daniel Van Kirk also gets us into some of the crazy stories he brought which include an Oregon family who called 911 after their 22 pound cat held them hostage in a bedroom, LA grandmother & grandson hospitalized after unknowingly eating a marijuana laced pizza, and an important public service announcement. Plus, a slimmer Mark Wahlberg stops by to talk about hosting the Kids’ Choice Awards.

BIG NEWS: Mark your calendars for The Sklar Brothers one hour special “What Are We Talking About” premiering on Netflix Friday, April 25th and available on iTunes Tuesday, April 29th!

Catch The Sklar Brothers LIVE at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN on April 10th-12th, at the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin,TX on April 24th-26th, at the Up Comedy Club in Chicago, IL on May 29th-31st, and at the West Palm Beach Improv in West Palm Beach, FL on June 27th-28th. For tickets go to www.supersklars.com!

Tig, David, and Kyle start the show off by discussing some topics such as  healthy eating, etiquette for addressing people when hiking, and a wide variety of bodily functions and embarrassing moments. Then, guest Peter Spruyt joins the team to walk through the process of adopting a child in detail, including details on closed adoption vs. open adoption, his true experience with nature vs. nurture, and the true costs involved. 

Jena Friedman & Andrew discuss the subject of bondage. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

It’s a special March Music edition of Comedy Bean Bag as Matt Berninger of The National & Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s get candid about being lead singers all while the Old 97’s play live versions of songs from their new album “Most Messed Up.” Later, entrepreneur George Zimmer appears in a cloud of cigar smoke and under the guise of a silhouette to tell us about being fired from Men’s Wearhouse. Then, fellow lead singer Russell Crowe of 30 Odd Foot of Grunts drops by to give us some behind the scenes info on his upcoming film Noah. You’re going to like what you hear in this episode. I guarantee it.

Check out The National’s rockin’ documentary Mistaken For Strangers in theaters & VOD on Friday, March 28th. Go to http://mistakenforstrangersmovie.com/ for more info!

This episode is sponsored by:

GoToMeeting.com: Go to www.gotomeeting.com and use promo code BANGBANG for a free trial.

Hulu Plus: Go to www.huluplus.com/comedy for an extended free trial.

Harry’s: Go to www.harrys.com and use promo code BANGBANG for a free four pack of blades with your first purchase.

AMC’s Turn: Tune in for the premiere on Sunday April 6, 9/8c on AMC

Have you ever wondered why everyone on Earth knew how crazy post-surgery Michael Jackson looked except Michael Jackson? If you’ve ever come into work with a terrible pimple or smudged makeup (that made you look like a clown) and been shocked when no one else noticed, you already know the world sees you differently than you see you. Cracked editors Jack O’Brien, Tom Reimann and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) talk about why that is, and how deep down we’re all hardwired for narcissism.

From the woman who won’t go outside without makeup to the antisocial nerd who looks at something as simple as a “party” with unqualified dread, we’re all obsessed with creating an image — and that image changes who we are. People who take Botox injections actually feel less emotion! The “Superman Pose” makes you more confident! Biker gangs dress for the part, and then start acting like it. For more ‘”Douchebag Yoga” tips and a look at how much style changes substance, throw on your headphones and click play above.

This episode is sponsored by:

Fracture: Go to fractureme.com and use offer code CRACKEDISPRETTYFUNNY for 20% off

AMC’s TURN premieres Sunday April 6, 9/8c on AMC

Stand-up/writer Jena Friedman (The Daily Show) joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about the online reception of recent Jeopardy champ Arthur Chu. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Dannah Feinglass Phirman is a MADtv alum, original member of the legendary improv/sketch troupe Respecto Montalban, co-creator of Hulu’s The Hotwives of Orlando, and brings the lady energy to this week’s Sklarbro Country! Dannah tells us all about her misadventures growing up in Queens, New York with her father that involve learning to drive at Shea Stadium, sledding at the US Open, and getting lost for hours while going sailing on Long Island. After a round of Quick Hits, we find out what Dick Vitale has been doing to prepare for March Madness. Take it easy on the Gringo Four Loko and don’t forget that love will conquer balls!

BIG NEWS: Mark your calendars for The Sklar Brothers one hour special “What Are We Talking About” premiering on Netflix Friday, April 25th and available on iTunes Tuesday, April 29th!

Catch The Sklar Brothers LIVE at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN on April 10th-12th, at the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin,TX on April 24th-26th, at the Up Comedy Club in Chicago, IL on May 29th-31st, and at the West Palm Beach Improv in West Palm Beach, FL on June 27th-28th. For tickets go to www.supersklars.com!

This episode is brought to you by:

LegalZoom. Use offer code: SKLAR for a free trial.

Hulu Plus: Go to huluplus.com/country for a free trial.

Well Laimewads, we apologize. Our fantastic guest today – comedy writer, humanitarian, cook extraordinaire CORINNE MARSHALL came on and it took Elizabeth a full 50 minutes to ask her about her writing career with Playgirl! WTF?! Snafu accounted for this is a super fun discussion about learning to drive at 24, entering domestic bliss, her change of heart after interviewing to volunteer at an ER and the big cliffhanger is… will Corinne deliver Elizabeth’s baby during this podcast? Tune in to find out. Enjoy!

Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Fran Gillespie finish the week off by discussing using the term “whitewashed.” As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Table reading with Paul F. Tompkins.

This episode is sponsored by BackBlaze: Online Backup Made Easy. Go to www.backblaze.com/pardcast to save.

Peter Conheim of the experimental music band Negativland joins Jake to talk about the history of Negativland on this week’s edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! They’ll discuss how Negativland were sued for their U2 EP which displayed “U2” in a very large type on the front of the packaging, why they created a press release stating their song “Christianity Is Stupid” had inspired David Brom to kill his family, the inspiration behind their album Dispepsi, and transitioning from cutting tape manually to going digital. As always, check out all the videos from this episode are over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles! If you’re in Los Angeles, come join Jake as he presents a midnight 35mm screening of Ladies and Gentleman: The Fabulous Stains on Friday, April 4th at Cinefamily! Go to www.cinefamily.org for tickets.

On today’s episode, Andrew and Fran Gillespie talk all about the Boy Scouts of America and their history of appropriating Native American culture. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Filmmaker, documentarian, and director Lance Bangs joins Adam Scott Aukerman this week to discuss U2’s sixth studio album & rockumentary film Rattle and Hum. They’ll talk about Lance’s longtime relationship with U2 which started with him being a fan to getting to know the lovable lads more personally, share their favorite moments from the film, and break down their perfect Rattle and Hum tracklists. Plus, Adam tells us about being at the surprise U2 show during a Haiti Benefit and witnessing U2’s acceptance speech after winning a Golden Globe.

This episode is sponsored by Bonobos. Use offer code EDGE to get 20% off.

It’s the middle of March! Celebrate with a VERY exciting episode of Who Charted with your Kuku, Kulap, your Hank, Howard, the very funny Mary Elizabeth Ellis from ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, and the entire film crew of Kulap’s documentary! On this week’s episode we’ll get a sobriety check from Howard, hear about Kulap and M.E.’s dance team, Too Hot To Squat and Howard, Kulap, and Mary Elizabeth send out a plea to Tyler Perry to RAMP UP THE TRAGEDY. Plus, a new Tweet Chart song is recorded live, Mary Elizabeth talks about being a hammy child, and Kulap gives us a Chart Exclusive and plays a touching voicemail her father left her! Kulap is going to be out of town for a while, so SAVOR THIS KULAP WHILE YOU CAN.

In Episode 6 of Season 3, Michael, MIchael, and special guest Paul Rudd discuss the “small stuff.” Their conversation covers everything from love, Billy Joel’s doo-wop stuff, and joking with friends. Tune in as Michael, Michael, and Paul do their best to celebrate the small stuff.

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

Covered in melted cheese is how we find our heroes now that they’ve been turned into rats. Will they find out who did this to them? Will they find out what happened to Sir Richard? Can they revert back to their old selves? Tune in to find out!

This episode is sponsored by Hulu Plus. Go to www.huluplus.com/nerd for an extended 2 week free trial.

Fran Gillespie & Andrew talk about beauty pageant world and the first black Miss Israel. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, Nate Corddry, (Mom, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) as they discuss his career transitioning from the stage to screen. Nate chats about acting opposite a screaming Bill Murray, a high school football mascot nightmare, and meeting Paul Newman while in his underwear.

Hayes and Sean start the show off with Sneakquel Peekquel, a segment where they  go into detail on sequels for two of Hollywood’s biggest hits: Two More Bigger Guns and The Girl with Two Pearl Earrings. Then, funny man ROB CORDDRY, goofy clown actor joins the guys to talk about how inherently funny children’s hospitals are and the importance of always being honest, and walks through a new pilot that includes Two-Face, Chicano wives, lawnmowers, law enforcement, and car sex.

The Professor Blastoff gang starts off with some light-hearted stories this week about meditation, Ben Kingsley, and weird sex pills. Then, guest Leslie Spann joins to discuss how empathy can affect daily life and normal interactions for extremely empathetic people. They go down a darker path that weaves through death, forgiveness, resentment, David and Goliath, old age, and whether it’s weird to eat alone in a restaurant.

It’s an all out baseball nerd out as Grantland’s Jonah Keri returns on this week’s Sklarbro County! Jonah gives us a preview of his new book Up, Up, and Away: The Kid, the Hawk, Rock, Vladi, Pedro, le Grand Orange, Youppi!, the Crazy Business of Baseball, and the Ill-fated but Unforgettable Montreal Expos which is a definitive history of the Montreal Expos and his predictions for the upcoming baseball season. As always, Daniel Van Kirk brings in some crazy stories which include a drunk woman who stole a 100-seat ferry, an Ohio woman who sought revenge by posting explicit photos at Walmart, and a Florida woman who blames failing a sobriety test on her big breasts. Plus, we find out Steven Seagal’s big plan to single-handedly save Russia.

BIG NEWS: Mark your calendars for The Sklar Brothers one hour special “What Are We Talking About” premiering on Netflix Friday, April 25th and available on iTunes Tuesday, April 29th!

Catch The Sklar Brothers LIVE at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN on April 10th-12th, at the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin,TX on April 24th-26th, at the Up Comedy Club in Chicago, IL on May 29th-31st, and at the West Palm Beach Improv in West Palm Beach, FL on June 27th-28th. For tickets go to www.supersklars.com!

This episode is brought to you by LegalZoom. Use offer code: SKLAR for a free trial.