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March 31, 2014
This week’s Comedy Bing Buh has Scott & co-host Traci Rearden welcome back Patton Oswalt to answer some burning questions in honor of his new special Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time. How many guns should a person own? What exactly is a reverse April Fools? Should Patton bring back his first joke? All of these questions are answered plus a new visitor from a planet far far away by the name of Qthor drops by to get some tips on living on Earth.
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March 31, 2014
Hey, did you know a group of America’s wealthiest business owners once tried to lead a military coup against the President? It sounds like something a lunatic would shout at you from a bus stop, but it actually happened while FDR was President. And did you hear about the time the U.S. Air Force bombed San Francisco with viruses just to see what would happen? Or the time when our government poisoned 10,000 Americans to death with tainted liquor? And of course there’s the time the Church of Scientology pulled off the largest intelligence breach in American history.
It’s easy to listen to the ranting of 9/11 truthers or watch insane videos about the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappearance and dismiss all conspiracy theories as pure strain crazy. But conspiracies happen — and on today’s podcast, Cracked editors Jack O’Brien, Soren Bowie and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong) try to sort out the difference between the crazy ones and the crazy real ones. Throw on your headphones and click play above.
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March 31, 2014
EP. 369 — Her
Guest Katrina Kemp
Actress/performer Katrina Kemp joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about the strong lack of diversity in the film Her. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
March 28, 2014
The tremendously talented actor/writer Stephen Tobolowsky joins Ronna & Beverly this week in Los Angeles from the Earwolf studios to chat about the story behind his last name, his journey towards getting into Judaism again, and what his audition process for Groundhog Day was like. Plus, Beverly tells us about the magic fat burning diet she found.
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March 28, 2014
After 9 seasons, How I Met Your Mother finally will end. The hilarious and talented Josh Radnor returns to the calming shores of Sklarbro Country to give us his thoughts on his long journey with the show, tell us what he’s up to next, and share his take on the Dayton Flyers winning over the Ohio State Buckeyes as a Columbus, Ohio native. Later, Josh admits his anxious approach to social media and gets acquainted with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony during a round of Quick Hits. Plus, we check in with Bryant Gumbel to hear his reaction towards his brother Greg’s gaffe while anchoring the NCAA tournament.
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!
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March 28, 2014
Join Howard and Stard for a special retrospective episode of Two Charted, the last podcast ever recorded at the second location of the Earwolf Studios. After a great cold open where Howard and Stard take it to the streets to break down what the Earwolf host goes through every week, the Kulap-less crew talk about the grease-chain experience, past and current employees of Earwolf, what they will miss from location 2, and their favorite moments from past episodes of Who Charted. Ch-Ch-Ch-CHANNNGESSSS.
March 28, 2014
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Jena Friedman finish the week off by discussing a caller’s question regarding participating in White culture. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
March 28, 2014
I attempt to rewrite her traumatic birth story, four years after the fact. Part 1 of a three-part series on natural birth.
March 27, 2014
Mixing it up with Matt Braunger.
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March 27, 2014
EP. 126 — Their Name Is Korn
Guest David Bazan Brian Huskey Horatio Sanz John Gemberling Michael Delaney
Welcome to improv4humans with Matt Besser! Join Matt Besser, 4 humans –Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, Michael Delaney, and Brian Huskey– and 1 musician, David Bazan, for this extra special musically inspired episode of improv4humans. On this episode you’ll learn all about trying to connect on the 70s, corny poops and fluffy floaters, and what to do when shit goes down in Atlantis. When you’re done listening to this make sure to go buy a full album, of David Bazan’s music, and don’t forget to TRY LIFE. We’ll see you all at the Chicago Improv Festival 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!
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March 27, 2014
Harold Bronson, co-founder of Rhino Records, joins Jake on this episode of The Fogelnest Files. Tune in to hear them talk about recording the first Rhino Records single with Wild Man Fischer, the relationship between Rock n’ Roll & comedy, and working with Julie Brown. Plus hear how “Family Ties” broke Billy Vera & The Beaters, and the story of the real Sharona behind The Knack. As always, check out all the videos from this episode are over at youtube.com/
March 27, 2014
On today’s episode, Andrew and Jena Friedman talk about whether white people doing yoga is racist or not. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
March 26, 2014
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!
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March 26, 2014
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!
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March 26, 2014
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
March 26, 2014
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.
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March 26, 2014
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!
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March 26, 2014
Jena Friedman & Andrew talk about the marketing for the Affordable Care Act. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
March 25, 2014
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!
March 25, 2014
Get ready to enter a state of HULKAMANIA, brother? Recorded LIVE at Largo in Los Angeles, Thomas Lennon joins Paul, June, & Jason to discuss the 1989 Hulk Hogan film, No Holds Barred!
March 25, 2014
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.
March 25, 2014
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.
March 24, 2014
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!
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March 24, 2014
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.
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March 24, 2014
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.
March 21, 2014
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!
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March 21, 2014
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!
March 21, 2014
March 21, 2014
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.
March 20, 2014
