Latest Episodes
October 7, 2013
Comedian Jamie Lee joins Andrew Ti to answer all the important racism questions this week. Today they talk about the last name curse, Girl Code, and dressing respectfully. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
October 4, 2013
Dave Koechner & Jim Bianco have been to the calming shores before but never together. Well citizens of Sklarbro Country, that ends today! Dave regales us with tales from the set of Anchorman 2, banging the Kansas City Chiefs’ ceremonial tom-tom drum, and gives us a glimpse into how his character T-Bones would perform the National Anthem. Throughout the episode, Jim treats us by performing a couple of fan inspired songs from his latest album Cookie Cutter. And if that wasn’t enough, we call up Jesse “The Mind” Ventura to get his take on the current Government shutdown. Citizens of Los Angeles — Sklarbro Country will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival this upcoming weekend! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets.
October 4, 2013
Elizabeth has been a fan of his from back in MTV’s TRL days ~ Fantastic host, hilarious twitterer/comedy writer and performer, DAMIEN FAHEY came on and discussed why dairy grosses him out, how to harness the power of anger, why cruises are the worst, and ohhh yes, he shares his first kiss story! Enjoy!
October 4, 2013
SPOILER ALERT: Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie go through the Breaking Bad finale and much more on this week’s TWOOCH! Howard tells us about shooting a video for “Summah Gum” with Stard and Kulap takes us through her Howieek in TV by discussing SNL’s new cast additions, the return of Eastbound and Down, and the series premiere of Hello Ladies. Also, WE GOT SOME GIFTS!
October 4, 2013
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Michael Busch finish the week off by talking about how internal racism can be coping mechanism. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
October 3, 2013
Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, and Drew Tarver are all on today’s special improv5humans! Listen as they break some shocking news to a recovering coma patient, visit a succulent and authentic chinese restaurant, and handle a swarm of homeless customers as Apple employees. Plus, Thomas the intern drops by for a segment we call “Having Fun with Squarespace!” Humans of Los Angeles, improv4humans will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets! You can also now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album atmattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
October 3, 2013
The Eric Andre Show’s own Eric Andre drops by to talk all about Public Access television and to interview Jake about Squirt TV. We’ll find out how Eric went from mastering the Seinfeld bassline in college to hosting one of the most interesting/funny mock talk shows on television. Eric & Jake will take a look at some clips from Beyond Vaudeville, Fernwood 2 Night, and a performance by a fellow named Tim Staggs. As always, check out the full playlist over at youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles! The Fogelnest Files is LIVE at the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th with Andy Richter, Matt Besser and Matt Mira. lapodfest.com LIVE in New York City on October 10th at The Bell House with Julie Klausner, Dave Hill and Tom Scharpling. Tickets at thebellhouseny.com.
October 3, 2013
Happy Thursday! Andrew and Michael Busch discuss the wack phenomenon of people wanting to categorize people by their ethnicity. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
October 3, 2013
Alie and Georgia comes on the podcast to talk about the controversy they found in Goldfinger!
October 2, 2013
Talented actor Chris Smith joins us to ring in Rocktober on today’s Who Charted! Chris tells us about being on the new CBS comedy We Are Men, who’s his favorite American Idol performer, and asks what the hell does adult contemporary really mean while counting down Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Music Chart. Then, we find out how hard it is to write movie blurbs and have some of your questions answered in a new segment complete with a brand new Chart theme!
October 2, 2013
After boarding the detached tower escape vessel, the gang is back in the tower and Sir Richard has a spectacular roll. Things get weird fast as death by horse sex is mentioned almost immediately. Will the cliffhanger ever be addressed? You’ll have to tune in to find out!
October 2, 2013
Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav joins Har Mar to talk about his love of Carol Channing on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! They chat about his children’s book “This Little Piggy,” one of the best rap names ever, and rainbow jokes. Later, Tim & Har Mar are inspired by Internet one hit wonders to create a show and then also play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with Cat Stevens’ “New York Times.”
October 2, 2013
Today Michael Busch & Andrew talk about how people sometimes don’t understand the intent of some of the jokes on Arrested Development. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
October 1, 2013
We were so excited about the finale of Breaking Bad, we wanted to re-release our KPCS episode (in case anyone missed it) with Breaking Bad’s own Saul Goodman, who is now getting a spinoff show.
October 1, 2013
Human sports jukebox Gar Ryness returns to the Sklarbro universe to talk baseball playoffs and make predictions on this week’s Sklarbro County! Dan Van Kirk and his ridiculous news stories go international as he brings us some crazy stories from across the pond, complete with a creepy English clown and a hard partying man who has sex with a car. Gar sheds some light on the recent Dodgers/Diamondbacks urine in the pool debacle before we hear a voicemail from friend of the show Joe Walsh. Be sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk’s NFL column over at cover32.com! Citizens of Los Angeles — Sklarbro Country will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets.
October 1, 2013
Yup, you guessed it — it’s time for a Kyle Dunnigan solo episode! Kyle takes a break from his writing in New York to perform some listener-suggested Punkys and get into it with multiple special guests. First, Kyle interviews fellow “Inside Amy Schumer” writer Kurt Metzger about everything under the sun, from aliens to Jehovah’s witnesses. After talking to Kurt, Kyle sits down briefly with Amy Schumer and asks her about God. Kyle’s third and final interview is with lifelong friend Michael Andersson, who offers a different take on God than the previous guests and shares some of his particularly fascinating insights as a person living with bipolar disorder, and Kyle tells a riddle. This episode was brought to you by Trump Hospital.
October 1, 2013
Next week’s movie has Ernie Hudson, talking gorillas, and Laura Linney. What more can you ask for? Paul is also joined by June Diane Raphael for her mini-ep debut to talk about her movie Ass Backwards (which is out now on VOD). He also reads some Corrections & Omissions for Toys, gives us the new tag line for the Movie Title Game after announcing last week’s winners, and shares what he sees while looking up at the stars as he answers your delightful Qs! Make sure to watch Ass Backwards now on VOD & iTunes, don’t miss out on the latest season of The League, catch Season 3 of NTSF:SD:SUV:: Thursdays at midnight on Adult Swim, and use your face to watch Hell Baby right now on Amazon!
October 1, 2013
Michael Busch & Andrew discuss white people pronouncing 50 Cent’s name as “Fiddy Cent.” Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
September 30, 2013
The writing team and stars of Ass Backwards, Casey Wilson & June Diane Raphael are here to predict future inventions on this week’s Comedy Bing! Bing! Casey & June let us know how their new movie Ass Backwards (which is now out on VOD) was loosely based on their life post college, Casey tells us about the times she has been hospitalized for dehydration, and June explains why toilet bowls were made for men. Then, twin sisters Janelle & Jolene Johnson drop by to inform us on their missing sister Janine. Think of this as your birthday present but only if today’s your birthday! Don’t forget to collect every CBB LIVE 2013 Tour episode over at the Earwolf store!
September 30, 2013
Actor, writer, comedian Michael Busch joins Andrew Ti to answer some racism questions all this week. Today they talk about white people owning a didgeridoo and Burning Man. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
September 27, 2013
The fantastic Peter Mehlman makes his first visit to the calming shores on this week’s special live VPN edition of Sklarbro Country! Peter talks about how he started his career as a sportswriter for the Washington Post, lays out the details of his new book “Mandela Was Late” and explains how he got the gig writing for everybody’s favorite sitcom, Seinfeld, and shares his favorite moment from working on the show. After some rousing Quick Hits, resident Fantasyologist Jesse Thorn stops by for his fantasy report and to talk about what it was like hanging out on a boat with Eugene Mirman and the lead singer of The Mountain Goats.
September 27, 2013
Comedian Adam Ray, along with his happy eyebrows and gruffness joins Ronna & Beverly for a wonderful chat about his time in Boston while shooting The Heat, Hootie & the Blowfish, being in choir as a kid, his old Universal Studios job portraying Wolverine, and sandwich shops. Plus, Beverly explains why YouTube made her miss the Emmys.
September 27, 2013
She’s a hilarious stand up you might know from Upstairs Girls and Prairie Home Companion – the lovely ERICA RHODES came on and we discuss hailing from Newton, Mass, horrible experiences that make good stories, quitting her goal of a year of abstinence, and why dating the bad boys is way more appealing! Enjoy!
September 27, 2013
Breaking Bad is ending soon and Ku-Ku & Wie-Wie salute its departure on this week’s TWO CHARTED! Inspired by the disappearing van from Breaking Bad, Howard counts down his Top 5 Van Excursions and we learn a couple new things about his past. Then, Kulap counts down her Top 5 Preparation Steps for #31DaysofRocktober (dressing up Rocky in a new outfit everyday). Plus, we have a special new sponsor to the show that we’re sure you will all be excited about!
September 27, 2013
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Phil Yu wrap up the week by discussing a caller’s strange obsession with accents and let her know if she is racist. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
September 26, 2013
Emily Gordon joins the Matt’s to discuss Quantum of Solace!
September 26, 2013
EP. 100 — Best of improv4humans Vol. 3
Guest Seth Morris Mookie Blaiklock Will McLaughlin Zack Pearlman Adam Pally John Gemberling Mike Still Joel Spence Stephanie Allynne Ben Siemon Matt Walsh Paul Rust Maria Bamford Charlie Sanders Rob Huebel Jon Gabrus Amy Poehler Joe Hartzler Eugene Cordero Pamela Murphy Billy Merritt
Join us in celebration of the 100th episode of the greatest podcast in the universe with some of your favorite improv4humans scenes featuring Seth Morris, Mookie Blaiklock, Will McLaughlin, Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, Mike Still, Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, Ben Siemon, Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, Maria Bamford, Charlie Sanders, Rob Huebel, Jon Gabrus, Amy Poehler, Joe Hartzler, Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, and Billy Merritt. Plus, Matt takes us behind the scenes on the greatest scene of the year simply known as “Tom Petty’s Beard.” Humans of Los Angeles, improv4humans will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets! You can also 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!
September 26, 2013
Kim Fowley joins Jake for Sex, Death and Rock and Roll and bedding the bounds of decency and civilized behavior. Drugs, disease and haircuts have not changed in Hollywood since Hollywood began. Live from his hospital bed in West Hollywood, Kim, along with his friends The Fabulous Miss Wendy and Lady Satan, join Jake for a discussion about The Germs, The Runaways, Kiss and Rodney Bingenheimer. The Fogelnest Files is LIVE at the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th with Andy Richter, Matt Besser and more. lapodfest.com LIVE in New York City on October 10th at The Bell House with Julie Klausner, Dave Hill and special guests. Tickets at thebellhouseny.com.
September 26, 2013
Andrew and Phil Yu get into a heavy discussion on how people can help when children with a mental illness shout out racist remarks and remember their first moments of recognizing racism. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
September 25, 2013
Jason Mantzoukas leaves his inhaler at home and joins Howard and Kulap on this week’s live VPN edition of WHO CHARTED! Howie, Ku and Jason talk about the act of cram-stuffing and sex charting before counting down popular EDM tunes on the music chart, which features a brand new rendition of the classic theme. After counting down the top grossing dance movies of all time, Jason does some quality whispering & takes viewer questions from Twitter which leads to an important announcement regarding a role in FAST & FURIOUS 7.