Do you never look in a mirror? Well join the club because neither does the Blastoff crew! Tig, Kyle, and David welcome expert physicist and author (The Universe in the Rearview Mirror) Dave Goldberg to discuss the universe. There will be talk of anti-matter, uncley-matter, the expanding universe, the arrow of time, and time travel.

Musician Ben Folds sits down with Kevin to chat about his career in all aspects of making music. Ben discusses his first attempts as a child to pound out a pop hit on a piano his father “acquired,” befriending and collaborating with iconic William Shatner, and accidentally writing an inappropriate Christmas song for The Grinch.

Host of the Memory Palace podcast, Grantland contributor and one-time freelance television writer Nate DiMeo makes his Earwolf debut on this week’s edition of Sklarbro County! Randy, Jason, Dan and Nate talk about the ongoing MLB playoffs and why people love to hate the Cardinals  before Dan makes it weird with stories involving staged kidnappings, stripper assaults and penis biting. The episode concludes with an excerpt from  a recent episode of Memory Palace. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Sklar Bros visits to Lexington, KY; St. Louis, MO and their one-hour special tapings at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI.

Chris Thayer & Andrew talk about whether people who believe in the death penalty are racist. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Mr. Show & Breaking Bad’s Bob Odenkirk returns along with our favorite sketch group The Birthday Boys on today’s Comedy Bang Boing! Bob takes us through the true final episode of Breaking Bad, he helps Scott find a new catchphrase, and tells us all about working with The Birthday Boys on their new IFC show which premieres Friday, October 18th (which you should absolutely tune in to if you know what’s good for ya!). Enhance your CBB listening experience by grabbing yourself an ice cold Coca-Cola, Pepsi, or (s)Tab and enjoy that secret recipe taste!

David Wong aka Jason Pargin returns to discuss cultural bias with Jack O’Brien on this week’s episode of Cracked. They’ll get into why we overlook major plot points from real world origin stories of many cultural figures ranging from Bill Gates to Prince, why the mentor character always has to die in a story, and why Disney characters are usually orphans.

The fully denimed Chris Thayer (stand-up/writer for The Pete Holmes Show) joins Andrew Ti to answer some racism questions this week. Today they give their thoughts on a possibly racist Nickelodeon Halloween block name and figure out what a creed is. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Excuse me! Ronna & Beverly are coming to you from overseas for a special episode from the wonderful London with special guests Morwenna Banks and Mayor of Camden Jonathan Simpson! You’ll be some kind of schmuck if you don’t listen!

One of the fastest/funniest minds and most creative people in all of television, Mitch Hurwitz, the creator and showrunner of Arrested Development joins the Sklars for a rifftastic Sklarbro Country! Mitch talks about his time working on the Golden Girls, going against all odds to get a 3rd season of Arrested Development, she rabbis, and the possible Arrested Development movie. After a couple Quick Hits which includes John Daly hitting a golf ball off someone’s mouth behind some pizza joint, they call up Tiger Woods to hear how he’s dealing with the rumors about his lady. Citizens of Lexington, Kentucky, come see the Sklars perform stand-up October 24th-26th! Go to comedyoffbroadway.com for tickets. Also, don’t forget to grab your tickets to see the Sklars LIVE in their hometown of St. Louis on November 8th here!

She’s a dynamo in show business as well as friendship – actor, writer, producer, co-star of “Ass Backwards”, co-host of “How Did This Get Made”, and dear friend to Elizabeth, it’s JUNE DIANE RAPHAEL! She comes back on the show and talks about her new movie, “Ass Backwards” (go see it, it’s SO good!) and also growing up on Long Island, faking it til you make it, and most importantly, her very lucrative endorsement deal from CONSUMER REPORTS! Enjoy!

Heads up, Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie discuss why tears were shed on this week’s TWO CHARTED! Howard guides us through his emotional Wieek That Was and Kulap tells us about her adventures in good health. And it wouldn’t be Twooch without some GIFTS!

Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Jamie Lee finish the week off by talking about how white people believe that they are safe when in a bad neighborhood merely because they are white. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Cracking wise with Patton Oswalt.

It’s the meeting of the fake talk show hosts as Eric Andre makes his makes his first appearance on this week’s b-b-b-bonus-s-s-s episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! After a chat about cross over episodes, ska, and bass lines, Scott’s missing nephew Todd shows up looking a bit different. Don’t forget to collect every CBB LIVE 2013 Tour episode over at the Earwolf store!

Ron Funches, Mookie Blaiklock, Ben Siemon, and Joel Spence share what in The National Enquirer frightens them the most on today’s improv4humans! Read your copy of the Juggalo Times some other time and instead pour yourself a nice glass of milk as you tune in to the greatest podcast in the universe! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

Andy Richter, Matt Besser, and Matt Mira join Jake in their viewing positions on today’s LIVE episode from the LA Podfest! They’ll experience joy that only Huell Howser can create, be intrigued by the gentleman in a music video simply called “Mystical Sex,” and enjoy some public access vids courtesy of the mysterious Rev. Bruce Howard. Remember to check out all the videos over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles! If you’re listening to this the day it drops and live in New York City, then come to a LIVE taping of THE FOGELNEST FILES at The Bell House with special guests Dave Hill, Julie Klausner, and Katie Notopoulos. Tickets at thebellhouseny.com. Also, don’t miss out on an ILLEGAL SCREENING of a Punk Rock film with Jake & Julie Klausner on Friday, October 11th at UCB East. Go to east.ucbtheatre.com for more info.

Yo, what up Thursdogs! Andrew and Jamie Lee discuss a caller’s question regarding the  labeling of ex-patriots vs. undocumented immigrants. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Giant talking gorillas, lasers and volcanoes are all a part of the insanity that is Congo. Nick Wiger joins Paul, June, and Jason (via computer magic) to ask important questions such as: what are communication lasers, what’s the deal with Dr. Peter’s strangely erotic relationship with Amy the gorilla, and why is Tim Curry’s character even there? Grab yourself a piece of sesame cake and tune in! Make sure to watch Ass Backwards now on VOD & iTunes!

Hello Ladies’ Christine Woods joins Howard and Kulap on this week’s live VPN edition of WHO CHARTED! Howie, Ku, and Christine talk raves, Oprah voices, and Walt Jr. while counting down Billboard’s Official UK Singles Music Chart. Then, they all chat about red heads, SNL, and sequels during the Highest Grossing Dark/Black Comedies Movie Chart. That’s not all, Christine answers all of your questions regarding dogs, comedy, and drama!

Stargoyle is in the building! The gang continues their adventure in the tower by doing a lot of rope climbing but will one of them fall to their death into the empty chasm? Tune in to find out! Plus, a special surprise guest from the world of TRON drops by!

Drummer extraordinaire Chris Egan joins his buddy Har Mar to talk about DMX on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! Chris & Har Mar chat about Ja Rule’s bass player, D’Angelo’s comeback, touring with Solange Knowles, and shady storefronts. Then, they create a very dramatic TV show about the real life of a touring band and play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away.”

Today Jamie Lee & Andrew figure out if it’s racist to blame the beginning of slavery on the Cotton gin. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Sean and Hayes take us through their respective journeys and share how they became two A-List it boys. They do a quick recap of the Emmys by discussing Steve Levitan’s message during his acceptance speech and open up the “Teaser Freezer” as they analyze the teaser for Regular Joe’s “Don Jon.” Then, the boys welcome JAKE JOHNSON of the News Girl who tells us how he gets into the “funny zone” by reaching into the “Popcorn Gallery” and performs a scene from the News Girl by hopping into the “Scene Machine.”

The hilarious Dan St. Germain makes his Earwolf debut and joins the similarly named Daniel Van Kirk on this week’s Sklarbro County! After our hosts address some corrections from last week’s episode, Dan St. Germain tells us what it was like attending the University of Evansville in Indiana and Dan Van Kirk brings the weird with stories involving “merchandise tampering”, yacht theft and telepathic sex. Later on in the show, we get Steven Seagal on the line! Citizens of St. Louis — get your tickets to see the Sklars hometown live show on November 8th here!

After a flurry of solo episodes, everyone is back in the hatch to catch up! Tig, Kyle, and a shirtless David give us an update on upcoming projects, “reoccurring” nightmares, and their dating life. There’s also a nice chat about poop pills!

Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, and Drew Tarver love the smell of improv in the morning! They’re back to hunt for the one and only rose hip oil on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

Jamie Lee & Andrew discuss the possible racism in mimicking accents. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Comedy legend and Saturday Night Fever Live star Tim Meadows makes his first visit to the podcast on this week’s Comedy Bang Bang! After Tim and Scott discuss the ins and outs of laser eye surgery and the SNL writing process, musician & esteemed author Chico Davis stops by to promote his book and share some classic stories from his days in the Los Angeles music scene, including his connections to some rock ‘n roll related tragedies as well as some tales from his time spent at the famed Viper Room on the Sunset Strip. Don’t forget to collect every CBB LIVE 2013 Tour episode over at the Earwolf store!

On today’s episode of Cracked, Jack and Michael invite some fellow Cracked contributors to dissect their favorite real world origin stories. Topics discussed include everything from the QWERTY keyboard, Wikipedia and ketchup to planned parenthood, the concept of summer and the Holocaust.