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August 8, 2013
EP. 93 — LIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 1
Guest Chad Carter Will Hines Kate Riley Chris Gethard Jordan Klepper Shannon O’Neill Adam Frucci Jeremy Bent Brian Huskey Craig Rowin Natasha Rothwell Neil Casey Langan Kingsley Betsy Stover
Recorded LIVE from the 15th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 1 of an epic improv4humans featuring an amazing roster of improvisers that include Chad Carter, Will Hines, Kate Riley, Chris Gethard, Jordan Klepper, Shannon O’Neill, Adam Frucci, Jeremy Bent, Brian Huskey, Craig Rowin, Natasha Rothwell, Neil Casey, Langan Kingsley, and Betsy Stover. Listen as they recreate the 70‘s game show Liar’s Club, travel in a van with a couple of interesting hitchhikers, find out what would happen if Hitler got accepted to art school, and much more! You can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
August 8, 2013
1/3 of the Nerdist podcast & host of Jonah Raydio, Jonah Ray makes his first appearance along with fan favorite Nick Thune for a bro out sesh on this week’s b-b-b-bonus-s-s-s episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! After the guys confess their love of baseball movies, newcomer Tito Ben stops by to let us know all about his Eagle Rock plaza kiosk. Plus, an unforgettable game of Would You Rather? between bros!
August 8, 2013
World Champion Judah Friedlander gives us tips on beating Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! on this week’s edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Judah shares the origins of his World Champion character, tells us about going thrift shopping with Toby Radloff, and explains why he chose to audition for 30 Rock over Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Go leave a review for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in the comments section of The Fogelnest Files on iTunes and head over to youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles for the full playlist of this week’s episode!
August 8, 2013
Andrew and Tim Chiou explain to a caller why we sometimes gravitate to having a circle of friends who we share common interests with and why she shouldn’t worry about being racist. Open your horizons and don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
August 7, 2013
Host of the online show Kidrockers, the 10 year old Leo Lorge joins Har Mar to chat about basketball camp, Lebron James, and Leo’s thoughts on Brooklyn. Plus, Leo shares his idea of America’s Got Interviewers during Let’s Create A Show and we find out what Coldplay’s “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall” really means to Leo.
August 7, 2013
Kulap welcomes special guest co-host Armen Weitzman to help countdown the charts with CBB’s own Scott Aukerman in an emotional episode of Who Charted! We learn a little bit about Armen’s background, what similarities he shares with Howard, and how Tom Cruise changed his life as they countdown the top 5 Billboard Adult Pop Music Chart. They also find out if Scott considers himself to be a Smurf or a Naughty, share a story that occurred while Armen was dog sitting Rocky, and discuss a tale of dating’s past. Will Armen win over Scott by the end of the episode? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Karf!
August 7, 2013
Hold on to your hats and glasses folks! Our heroes continue to explore further into the depths of the tower only to find out they are probably being watched. Stay tuned to find out what is in store for the gang and their thoughts on World War Z on this week’s thrilling episode of Nerd Poker!
August 7, 2013
On today’s episode, Tim & Andrew offer advice to some young minds in regards to choosing to take a full athletic scholarship or pursuing a rap career. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.
August 7, 2013
In Episode Nine of “Topics”, Michael and Michael discuss “Utopia.” What is utopia? Is utopia possible? What were the Wright Brothers doing when they invented the airplane? What about North Korea?
“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.
August 6, 2013
Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, and Mike Still soon find out that almost any bad situation results in a free breakfast voucher on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! You can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
August 6, 2013
Veteran actor and comedian, Jon Lovitz, (Saturday Night Live, The Critic) sits down with Kevin to chat about his beginning in improv comedy leading to a career spanning television and film. Lovitz serenades Kevin with an original tune about the host, opens up about landing a gig on SNL while urging them to hire Phil Hartman as well, and how his entire persona is basically an impression of Wimpy from Popeye.
August 6, 2013
The Blastoff crew comes to us this week from a hotel hatch in Montreal, Canada! After discussing some important topics such as social anxiety, sweating onstage, and diarrhea pools, they welcome guest expert/blastronaut Katie Pagnucco to talk about Ecology and invasive species. Katie explains why islands are most often impacted by invasive species, Kyle & David share some stories of having a species invade their home, and everyone does some improv! “Yes, and” indeed!
August 6, 2013
Sean and Hayes can’t help dishing on their new obsession, Orange Is the New Black. They talk about the qualities that make Brooks from The Bachelorette so desirable, then review some of the best metaphors from this week on The Challenge. Then Workofholics writer-producer CRAIG DIGREGORIO is on the scene to talk about Big Brother After Dark and a shameful moment from one recent episode.
August 6, 2013
How Was Your Week’s Julie Klausner brings the much needed lady energy to this week’s Sklarbro County! Julie tells us about which weird celebrity sighting she’d love to see, writing for the 3rd season of Funny Or Die’s Billy On The Street, and an email she received from her mom describing Barbra Streisand in “The Guilt Trip.” Daniel Van Kirk also joins us with some insane stories that include; a Florida man arrested for moving merchandise in a Walgreens after finding out they didn’t have his favorite beverage, another Florida man who was arrested for posing as firefighter after starting a library fire, and one of the most disgusting stories in County history. Plus, we hear a special voicemail from Jesse “The Mind” Ventura who’s trying to keep a low profile.
August 6, 2013
This week’s minisode features a special interview with the amazing director Joseph Sargent who tells us how he got sucked into making Jaws 4: The Revenge! That’s not all, next week we’ll be following the misadventures of Crocodile Dundee in the threequel that no one asked for. Plus, Paul gets into some of the Corrections & Omissions for the Stallone classic Over The Top, introduces a brand new game, and explains why giant cookies are so good while answering some of your Qs. Don’t forget to catch Season 3 of NTSF:SD:SUV:: Thursdays at midnight on Adult Swim, check out all the episodes of The ArScheerio Paul Show on YouTube, and make sure to email your 1-2 sentence synopsis for “Hot Potato” to HDTGMfilmtitles@gmail.com!
August 6, 2013
Tim Chiou talks to Andrew about his experience working on 2 Broke Girls. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
August 5, 2013
Rob Corddry finds his way to the Earwolf studios once again on today’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Rob talks to us about Hot Tub Time Machine 2, the 5th season of Childrens Hospital, and Herve Villechaize. Suddenly the ghostly presence of Richard Harrow appears to let us know about the 12 heavens, warn us about the true intentions of the tooth fairy, and take over a game of Would You Rather. Cha-Ching! Be sure to head on over to www.ifc.com to get tickets/info on the Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE Tour!
August 5, 2013
Michael and Michael respond to listener mail.
“Topics” features original music by Dan Deacon and is produced by Matthew Kahn.
August 5, 2013
Andrew Ti welcomes special guest Tim Chiou to the show all this week. Today they talk about an Atlanta restaurant that goes by the name of Chico & Chang. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.
August 2, 2013
Without Kulap to keep ’em in line, Howard and Engineer Stard leave it to the universe to guide this week’s extra special TWO CHARTED! Those who make it past the hilarious rambling introduction will be rewarded, as weird things happen, the show goes completely off the rails and somehow ends up becoming one of the most memorable episodes in Twooch history. Howard and Stard cover every topic imaginable, including powerful Russian drugs, art versus animals, the anniversary of Howard’s first make out session, and an update for all the loyal Chartists on Howard’s sister’s relationship with the man who caused the infamous fainting spell. Howard recommends an unforgettable donut shop before welcoming a surprise celebrity guest who just so happened to be in the right place at the right time. The mystery guest and Howard get personal and tease an epic Wie-Wie story that will (hopefully) be discussed in a future episode. To close out the episode, Howard answers some fan questions and Stard plays the long anticipated “SUMMAH’S HERE!” REMIX!
August 2, 2013
The multitalented Michael Blieden stops by the calming shores for the very first time on this week’s very special Sklarbro Country! Randy and Jason reflect on the past week’s bizarre news stories before getting into with our guest and discussing what is was like working with Craig Kilborn on the early days of The Daily Show. After reminiscing about an old Cheap Seats sketch they all worked together on, Mike discusses how he came to direct the very popular Fiona Apple/Zach Galifianakis music video, which lead to his even more well-known collaboration with Kanye West. Mike shares many more fascinating tales from his career before rattling off some Quick Hits, and the show wraps up with a hilarious phone call with Tim Gunn from a few weeks back in which he shares his thoughts on the shocking Anderson Silva upset.
August 2, 2013
Today’s special episode of Ronna and Beverly was recorded LIVE from Montreal with wonderful guests Nick Kroll and Andy Kindler! They discuss everything from allergies to Andy’s recent State of the Industry Address. You’ll be some kind of schmuck to miss it!
August 2, 2013
She’s a talented and beautiful actress from “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” and “Quiet Little Marriage” and she’s one of Elizabeth’s best friends so you know this is going to be fun! MARY ELIZABETH ELLIS came back on the show and talked lessons not learned in college, getting fired from gymnastics coaching, her most notable moment of “this is my life?” , and oh yeah – there’s quite a bit of talk about Elizabeth’s box. Enjoy!
August 2, 2013
Andrew Ti and this week’s special guest Gus G let everyone know that they have the right and responsibility to call out racism. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.
August 1, 2013
Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, and Mike Still join Matt Besser in another special improv5humans episode filled with surfer barbers, foot rubs, and expired food. Plus, another edition of What Is Bothering You? helps them vent about stolen luggage, the Royal baby, and “pineapple” being used as an improv suggestion. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon. You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
August 1, 2013
Jake visits his longtime pal Jimmy Fallon to catch up on fun times on this week’s edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Jake & Jimmy chat about Woody Allen, the 11th floor at 30 Rock, and recall a story that involves them, Horatio Sanz, and a pound of spiced ham. They also take a look at a drunk Ed McMahon on The Tonight Show, Howard Stern on David Letterman in 1985, and one of the greatest SNL sketches that never made it on air. Be sure to leave a review for the new Harry Nilsson box set in the comments section of The Fogelnest Files on iTunes and head over to youtube.com/TheFogelnestFiles for all the videos from today’s episode!
August 1, 2013
EP. 207 — World Music
Guest Gus G
Andrew and Gus G discuss the possibility that the entire category of World music could be racist. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.
July 31, 2013
The lovely April Richardson fills in for Kulap to help count down the charts with Howard and Earwolf’s own Matt Besser on this week’s very special Who Charted! The songs of the summah are discussed, including a breakdown of the potentially “rape-y” Blurred Lines, before we count down the most dominant summah songs of all time. After counting down the top summah movie opening weekends, Matt Besser reveals details of his hilarious experience teaching Kanye West the art of improv comedy and being a guest in his lavish, mural-stained home. Before signing off, we take some listener questions from Twitter.
July 31, 2013
We join our heroes right where they left off, in a gigantic creepy black tower that is located on a planet covered in corpses. As they quickly make their way through the tower, they constantly run into flamboyant portraits of an older man. Who is this mysterious person? Have they stumbled upon his home? Tune in to find out!
July 31, 2013
EP. 47 — The Gauntlet
Guest Caveman
Matty Pickles and Jimmy Cobra of Caveman introduce Har Mar to the Gauntlet on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! They all chat about Max Fish closing down, ball doctors, George Washington, and their love for Cracker Barrel. Then they create a show that features rock cops and we learn about the dark history behind Chic’s “Le Freak” in a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song.