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March 7, 2014

She’s a talented actress you’ve seen all over your television and film screens, and she’s a total riot – the hilarious Gillian Vigman came on and discussed her fascination with gross skin issues (walnut balls, anyone?) Her life as an adrenaline junky, and why yogurt has a whole different meaning to her. Enjoy!

March 7, 2014

It’s time for another excellent episode of Two Charted with your hosts Kulobster and Howard!  On this week’s episode, Howard takes us on aural tour of South East Asia, and gives us some great tips about what to do when in Luang Prabang,  How and Ku finally get a chance to rant about the Oscars, and Ramhand gets a caaaalllback! Plus, Kulap counts down a listener submitted WOOT CHART and we delve into the Tao of Pooh with Howard. #TeamLizaYall.

March 7, 2014

Andrew Ti and this week’s special return guest Max Silvestri finish the week off by discussing a caller’s question regarding singling out a race for a month such as Black History month. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

March 6, 2014

Craig Rowin joins the Matts for another Mission Briefing!

March 6, 2014

This precious episode of improv4humans is jam packed with the cutest improvisers in the universe, Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Anthony King and of course, your host Matt Besser. Tune in to hear about the REAL origins of the show ‘The Walking Dead’, Matt Besser’s rules of driving, farting out babies, and becoming known as the whip cream whippets guy. Watch out for Mr. Sparkles y’all! Check out Improv4humans at SXSW this weekend and make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

March 6, 2014

A classic episode from the NNF archives: Living the dream with Richard Lewis.

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March 6, 2014

Jake’s good buddy Andy Daly stops by to talk about stumbling upon the UCB in the early 90s in New York, the inspiration behind many of his characters, and how his new Comedy Central show Review (premiering March 6th at 10pm) came about. Do they also chat about The Rockettes, Sha Na Na at Woodstock, and The Monkees? You bet they do! Don’t forget to 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.

March 6, 2014

On today’s episode, Andrew and Max Silvestri discuss the history of caricatures. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

March 5, 2014

Adam Scott Aukerman say hello to family, friends, and U2 fans as they dive into U2’s fourth studio album The Unforgettable Fire. They’ll talk about where their little boy selves were at the time of its October 1st 1984 release, the significant event that occurred at 1985‘s Live Aid that made U2 superstars, and what their impressions of the album are today. Plus, they’ll share some of their favorite movie quotes in the return of their podcast “I Love Films.”

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March 5, 2014

Tune in to this week’s Who Charted with Howard, Kulap, and a great guest, Hey, it’s John Roberts, Alright! Howard “Oscar Expert” Kremer talks about his preparation for the Academy Awards, and John Roberts gives him tips on how to maintain youthful skin (ps. use Oil of Olay Active Rehydrating system). Listen in as they break down the Adult Pop Songs Chart, pick apart the Top 5 Movies, and bond over making sweet beats.  Next John Roberts talks about getting pranked by Jon Benjamin and singing with Megan Mullally. PLUS, thanks to this week’s Tweet Chart, Linda and Dragon Boy Suede give us a duet!
 
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March 5, 2014

In Episode 4 of Season 3, Michael and Michael discuss the mystery of Metamorphosis. How does it happen when you can’t see it? Can our spirit truly evolve? Is it possible to be physically changed from a white light? Tune in as Michael & Michael dive into the inner & outer ways we could change as a result of Metamorphosis.

“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon.

 

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March 5, 2014

The moment of truth is upon us. We join our heroes as they’re mere moments before a potentially fatal explosion deep within the cavern inhabited by the man rats. How will they prepare for the blast? Will they survive? Is this truly the end? Tune in to find out!

 

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March 5, 2014

Max Silvestri & Andrew figure out if the term “songwriter” is racist. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

March 4, 2014

Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, Curtis Armstrong, (Revenge of the Nerds, New Girl) as they discuss his career spanning over 3 decades. Armstrong chats about not realizing he was creating a catchphrase in Risky Business, recognizing how similar he is to the character of Booger, and Bruce Willis throwing him his own parade.

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March 4, 2014

Michael Delaney, Will Hines, and Anthony King join Matt Besser to discuss what’s more important in improv. Raw talent? Or practice? Hear their thoughts in another edition of Ask the UCB! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

March 4, 2014

Dan Phipps, a blastronaut who has a MLIS from UCLA and works at the California Digital Library on the Data Management Plan Tool joins the gang to teach them some facts about how to collect data, what it means, and how to use it get the results you want when it comes to crafting perfect jokes.  Also, the group discusses Crock pots, Craigslist, and finally bring back the “scuttleback”.

March 4, 2014

Sean and Hayes address some fan feedback and announce some more Notscar winners. Friend of the show and Guy Code regular JON GABRUS joins the guys to discuss emotions in movies, side chicks, and viral videos. Then, the Popcorn Gallery delves into controversial topics like The Da Vinci Code, the Nerdist podcast, Pellegrino, MTV, and who to avoid at Oscar after-parties.

March 4, 2014

Fantastic standup and The Dork Forest host Jackie Kashian brings the lady energy on today’s Sklarbro County! It’s a big week for Jackie as her new standup special “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” is out for digital download on this very day. Jackie tells us about why she’s never really dated, her chaotic family, and what super nerdy tattoo she would have gotten if she had the chance. Daniel Van Kirk also gets us into some of the crazy stories he brought which include a Florida woman who calls 911 for sex, a Chicago couple who refused to pay the fare for a cab they just had sex in, and a Ohio woman who legally changed her name from Sheila to Sexy. Later, Mark Wahlberg stops by to give us a recap of his Oscar night. Download Jackie’s new standup special over at www.allthingscomedy.com!

 

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!

 

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March 4, 2014

Max Silvestri returns to chat about the wording of questions in standardized tests. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

March 3, 2014

Get ready for some dating stories from the life of our good friend Jason Mantzoukas on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Just as we get into Jason’s love life, an entertainer by the name of Gil accompanied by his puppet Golly stop by the studio. But something is odd about Gil & Golly. Could there be more than meets the eye (or in this case ear)? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

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March 3, 2014

Have you ever wondered why UFO sightings aren’t really a thing anymore? It’s because cell phone cameras exist. On this week’s podcast, Jack O’Brien, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) and the ever effervescent Abe Epperson discuss aliens — why we’re pretty damn lucky we’ve never met any and how one offhand statement created the “flying saucer” as we know it. Throw on your headphones and click play above.

March 3, 2014

Special returning guest/comedian Max Silvestri joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about whether the Winter Olympics are racist. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

March 2, 2014

Bry wanted to be a dad. And he thought the only way to be one was to quit doing the thing he loved most. So he did.

March 1, 2014

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February 28, 2014

Oscar season is upon us so Ronna and Beverly are coming to you from Hollywood for a special Oscar episode with experts Jace Lacob, Kate Aurthur, and Adam B. Vary of BuzzFeed! Who will win Best Actor in a Leading Role? Who will win Best Actress in a Leading Role? What will win Best Picture? They’ll use the expertise to give us their Oscar predictions and more!

February 28, 2014

Get familiar with tremendous actor Randall Park of Veep and the upcoming Seth Rogen/James Franco film The Interview on this week’s Sklarbro Country! Randall tells us how he was worried what his parents would think of him portraying Kim Jong Un on the big screen, why he decided to stop doing stand-up early on in his career, and wanting to be a professor at UCLA when he studied Asian American studies there. Later, Dennis “The Worm” Rodman stops by the calming shores along with his didgeridoo to meet face to face with Randall and teach us The 6 Degrees of Bill Wennington. The Worm can confirm that this is an episode that you won’t wanna miss!

 

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!

February 28, 2014

Tune in to this week’s THICK GOOD episode of TWO CHARTED with your hosts, Howard and Kulap, and the demonically possessed professional, Ramhand. Easy Timmy! Howard takes us through his Wiek that was and tells us about taping a podcast, and grabbing a mic at the Meltdown taping. Kulap contemplates getting dreads and promotes her thoughts re: running shirtless: Don’t do it. PLUS, Howard gives us his best ‘Woman voiced-Jared Leto’ impression. Spoiler alert: It’s good. Will Cody ever learn to play music clips the way Howard likes? Listen to find out!

 

February 28, 2014

Our dear friend, comedian, producer, and writer – the talented/hilarious PETE KARINEN came back on and discusses his recent epic road trip, why he has two regrets that involve weddings, the exact moment  in college when he decided to stop being a meanie and why Garden State is sitting right next to Muriel’s Wedding in his book. He also creates a lot of phlegm in Elizabeth. A lot. Enjoy!

February 28, 2014

Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Alice Wetterlund finish the week off by discussing the description of Morgan Freeman’s character in The Lego Movie. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

February 27, 2014

Monkeying around with Andrew Daly