Tiny Calves, Beach Poop, and The Wig are here to give us a history lesson on this week’s Professor Blastoff! Our history specialist Sascha Cohen returns to the program to discuss the cause & aftermath of the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, and shares why the Roaring Twenties are her favorite part of history. Join us as we run into the Trump family, Elvis, Al Gore, and many others on our journey throughout the past years of American History!

Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey hear out a listener’s case and learn about the world of Antique Cars on today’s bonus episode of improv4humans. Strap in and have yourself some good clean historical fun!

It looks like Scott Achingman has stumbled upon the Werewolf Studios once more to find himself inside of Suicide House with none other than the dreadful Beuford and Messmore le Barron. After some catching up, they are joined by Caine Sherman of the Historical Society to tour Suicide House and figure out if it deserves to have historical status. However, the tour is interrupted by Beuford & Messmore’s father Maximilian Blanc who reveals the many others trapped within the many doors of Suicide House. Will Suicide House get historical status? Will Ghost Boy make an appearance? Will we break a record with the Freestyle Rap Contest? You’ll have to listen to Comedy Fang Fang to find out!

Comedian/actor/writer Paul F. Tompkins takes on hosting duties to interview the host of Shortwave, the voice of Grant Lee Buffalo, and the Gilmore Girls beloved town troubadour Grant-Lee Phillips. Grant-Lee talks about his writing process, the fear of possibly recording the final album, and transitioning from performing with a band to performing solo. Grant-Lee and Paul recall the Ice Storm performance at the world famous Whiskey A Go-Go New Year’s Eve show, discuss the similarities of performing comedy & music, and play a clip of them both performing The Doors classic “People Are Strange.” Plus, we are treated from some live songs from Grant-Lee’s new album “Walking In The Green Corn.”

Hot from running with Paul Reiser.

On this week’s episode of Seth Godin’s Startup School we learn how to build a community and gain their trust. Seth discusses how easily you can become paralyzed in the pursuit of perfect, why launching is overrated, and how Kickstarter works.

Lead singer (and drummer) for a little band you may have heard of, called THE MONKEES!

We’re excited to have a great young comic Sean Patton stop by the calming shores to punch waterfalls, kick some candy corn, and have some great conversation on today’s Sklarbro Country! Sean joins Randy & Jason to get into some sport stories about a Kentucky teen going from high school football mascot to star quarterback and yet another brothel sponsors a soccer team in Greece. Also, Sean talks about becoming sober after spending 500 dollars on one night of drinking, coming up in the comedy scene in New Orleans, being there when Hurricane Katrina hit, and how Sarah Silverman inspired him to start doing stand-up. Plus, Matthew McConaughey sharpens up his bongo work and calls in to tell us what the hell is going on with Lance Armstrong. Live Weak people, it’s Sklarbro Country!

The great American actor Tony Hale stops by to share his love of cruises on today’s show! Tony talks about growing up in Florida, what his dream role would be, and gives us an update on the return of Arrested Development. Also, Beverly tells Ronna how she’s being haunted by her neighbor’s ghost.

You know him from The League and The Dictator, Jason is a fabulous performer and improvisor and now we can count him as a favorite podcast guest! We talk near death experiences, how difficult it is to have a butt baby, and jigsaw puzzles! Enjoy!

With great luck and mojo comes this week’s Two Charted! Ku-Ku counts down her top 5 current TV shows & Wie-Wie counts down the top 5 papers he found in a kitchen drawer. We get scared about full New Jersey immersion, Howard wonders if he might be Nostradamus, and we learn how he taught defensive driving in Texas. Hit it!

If you’re curious about people’s digestive systems then today’s episode of improv4humans is for you! Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey give each other nick names, learn to listen & appreciate one another, and meet their curious neighbors. 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.

Yo, what up race cars! Special guest Paul F. Tompkins stops by to help Andrew Ti solve racism. Along their journey they answer questions regarding how to address people of color, society’s view on slavery today, Native American sports mascots, using the word gypped, and revisit the topic of of white people doing Hip-Hop covers. Also, Paul tells us how Christmas got him into Andrew’s blog, Andrew gives a new proposal to all white people considering to continue covering Hip-Hop with their ukeleles, Paul makes an appeal to all racists, and both Paul & Andrew pitch a sequel to Looper. Be sure to call us and ask a question about whether or not something is racist at 323-389 RACE unless it’s about white rappers. Peace.

Author, journalist, and regular contributor for Time Magazine, Joel Stein stops by to guest co-host on this week’s Love, Dad! Joel talks about his boot camp training in preparation to becoming a dad while writing his book “Man Made: A Stupid Quest For Masculinity,” the different concerns that mothers and fathers have, and letting kids be self-aware on how they will be perceived by their peers. Plus, Joel helps solve Jeff’s issue with not spending enough time with his daughter.

It’s more Bang Bang for your buck buck on today’s special Wednesday episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Friend of the show and star of the upcoming film The Comedy, Tim Heidecker returns to tell us about the failed pilot of his popular comic strip Stitches, gives us a little insight on his upcoming film The Comedy, and talks about his opportunity to portray Paul Rodgers in the forthcoming Bad Company quadrilogy. Newcomers Arthur Steinborn & Diane stop by to share their favorite Stitches comic strips, we try to find Diane a date, and Arthur explains his system to remember anyone’s name. Jackpot.

We keep it in the Earwolf family as the Sklar Brothers join Ku-Ku & the Dragon on today’s Who Charted! Jason & Randy share their description of Dubstep, give Pink her props and ask Mariah Carey to stop with the Billboard Dance Club Play Songs Music Chart. The Sklars also break down animated children’s movies, talk about the ghost boy in Three Men and a Baby, and give us a great Sklarbro crossover story about Liam Neeson during the Movie Chart. Plus, we learn that being a fashion model is extremely easy with a round of Chart Darts!

The amazing Jon Daly drops by to get real weird on today’s Nocturnal Emotions! Jon catches up with Har Mar as he compares living in Los Angeles to living in New York, gives a recap of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, and both describe their experiences watching Yakov Smirnoff on Broadway. Also, Jon tells us some embarrassing stories from his early days working in a coffee shop about appearing nude in a straight to video horror film and one of the worst birthdays he’s ever had. Plus, the guys tell the origin story of Quentin Tarantino with a new segment called Let’s Create A Show!

YES! Brody Stevens brings the positive energy to this week’s Sklarbro County! Brody has a close connection with sports as he tells us about playing baseball for Arizona State University, feeling like he’s pitching when doing stand-up, and how hanging with A-Rod lead to him coining the phrase “positive energy.” Florida remains the capital for insanity as Dan Van Kirk brings in some crazy stories which include a Florida couple having sex atop a restaurant table while children watched & a brother-sister duo claiming they were having sex when they were found in the bathroom of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame trying to steal TVs. Plus, Bruce Jenner gives us some Kardashian updates with a couple of voicemails.

Comedian, author, and filmmaker DC Pierson finds Jake’s pop culture g-spot on today’s in-studio edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! DC talks about making a custom rap for anyone who pre-orders his new book Crap Kingdom, explains how his sketch comedy group Derrick had to play against themselves in an unreleased sports sketch web series, and tells us a story about conversations from the Work It writers room. DC & Jake look at some clips which include; Alfonso Ribeiro’s Hip-Hop starter kit, L’Trimm’s “Cars That Go Boom,” and The Smiths on a children’s television show.

Things heat up as Green Circle award winner Steven Yates returns to talk Global Warming on today’s Professor Blastoff! Steven joins Tig, Kyle, and David to discuss some of the many causes of global warming, adapting to the continually changing climate, and if we should enjoy this interglacial period. Also, Kyle shares a story about one of the worst moments in his life involving a dog and an elevator.

What better way to get ready for Halloween than a not-so-spooky movie? We find out what terrible movie received the most votes from listeners for worst Halloween movie, and answer some very important listener questions. Also, Paul advises us on lactose alternatives. Don’t forget to submit new logos for the show! 

Join Matt Besser, Zach Woods, and Birthday Boys Mike Mitchell and Mike Hanford as they talk Mickey Mouse and reverse bullying in a Texas town with a naughty name.

Two cast members from the hit ABC show Happy Endings, Casey Wilson and Adam Pally came to play on this week’s Comedy Bang Bang! Adam & Casey share stories of their parents, talk couples Halloween costumes, and give us a little taste of what to expect on the new season of Happy Endings. Unfortunately, Casey becomes terrified during our women themed Freestyle Rap Battle. Fortunately, she redeems herself with a Sex and the City impression off during a game of Would You Rather?

Founder of the alt/punk group Throwing Muses, frontrunner of the alt band 50 Foot Wave, and old friend Kristin Hersh catches up with Grant-Lee on this week’s Shortwave. Kristin talks about how she decided to write her own memoir after a journalist insisted on moving in with her, describes her relationship with Betty Hutton, shares a story about being in an airport with Vic Chesnutt, and tells us how James Hillman knew she was going to be a musician at the age of 9. She also reads an excerpt from her daring memoir “Rat Girl.” Plus, we’re treated to a couple of live songs from her extensive catalogue including her latest solo record “Crooked.”

Figure out if you’re selling a product that will appeal to early adopters, people who need it, or the masses on today’s episode of Seth Godin’s Startup School. This week Seth explains how Google makes billions through clickable ads, discusses the difference between making something cool versus making something that works, and talks about how a Thai place in Queens became one of the best run restaurants in New York.

Co-founder of Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), the popular/famous improv troupe

The sweetly subversive David Krumholtz takes a break from acting on the CBS comedy Partners to swing by the calming shores on this week’s Sklarbro Country! David joins Randy & Jason to talk about making his Broadway debut at the age of 13, scoring mushrooms for a 65-year-old Alan Arkin, and his dream of playing an orangutan opposite an orangutan. The guys then discuss a couple stories involving a 76-year-old man trying out for the Santa Cruz Warriors, a Colorado hockey referee’s bomb joke shutting down an airport, and the Asian Football Confederation blaming Wikipedia for their racist remark during a round of Quick Hits! Plus, friend of the show Jesse “The Body” Ventura drops by to tell us what he thought of the Presidential debates.

The loveliest actress, Fiona Gubelmann whom you know from the awesome FX show, Wilfred, came by and charmed us all with discussions of haunted/stained hotel rooms, fear of flying, and her intense love of animals! We are smitten. Enjoy!

Pee quiet and listen to Cuelap & the Dragon on this week’s TOOCH! Join us as we talk onstage smoothies, the dildo hut, LA Podfest, and countdown Howard’s Top 5 Pet Peeves. We then discuss what backstage at Grizzly Bear’s Greek Theatre show might have been like as we countdown Kulap’s Top 5 Songs from her Aaaaaaautumn Spotify playlist. This episode was brought to you by DayQuil.

Yo, what up race cars! The Sklar Bros ask Andrew Ti if he feels more or less hopeful about racism in the future, talk about the worlds fascination with ninjas, and answer if the game Fruit Ninja is racist. Ask us about any other video games that you might think are racist at 323-389 RACE.