Latest Episodes
October 9, 2012
Yo, what up Tuesday heads! Our guest Jon Daly tells us about being in a PBS documentary about white rappers as part of the rap group Cracked Out and helps us explore the topic of white rappers saying the n-word. Send us a voicemail at 323-389 RACE.
October 9, 2012
We’ve all played video games and seen video game adaptations but never has there been a worse video game adaptation than Super Mario Bros the movie. The entire movie is available to watch on YouTube but be sure to stay tuned past the credits for a great little mini scene worth watching. Plus, we answer some listener questions about Star Wars, African Swallows, and waffle deliveries. Plus, send us your new HDTGM logo submissions!
October 9, 2012
Danielle Schneider, Jackie Clarke, and Dannah Phirman take some exciting calls on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Join us as we take a look at some Crap on YouTube that inspires today’s improvised scene about sports radio.
October 8, 2012
We’re devoting today’s very special episode of Comedy Bang Bang to the movie Pitch Perfect! Writer of the film Kay Cannon and stars Adam DeVine & Hana Mae Lee join us to discuss pool scenes, target demographics, and which songs were sung for the auditions. That’s not all, studio rep Scott Jeffries returns to express his excitement for Pitch Perfect, explains how he got involved with Scientology, and plays a game of Would You Rather? with us that will surely make you shit your pants!
October 8, 2012
EP. 5 — YACHT
Guest YACHT
Delve into the hermetic world of YACHT on this week’s episode of Shortwave. Jona Bechtolt and Claire Evans sit down with Grant-Lee Phillips to talk about how utopias inspired their current album “Shangri-La,” having to explain how they have nothing to do with boats, and take some calls. Also, we discuss the paranormal phenomenon that is the Marfa Mystery Lights, the tacos in Marfa, and Claire’s co-authored book “NA/SA: New Art/Science Affinities.” Plus, we’re treated to some live songs from Bobby Birdman, Jeffrey Jerusalem and a brand new song by YACHT.
October 8, 2012
Learn how adjusting your course is beneficial on today’s episode of Seth Godin’s Startup School. This week Seth describes how being a consultant differs from being an entrepreneur, explains how he came to own a 40 billion dollar t-shirt, and starts to ask the group a series of questions that every entrepreneur should be able to answer.
October 8, 2012
Yo, welcome back race cars! This week we’re joined by special guest Jon Daly to discuss if there is such a thing as “white pride” and if a caucasian club is racist. If you wanna call in with your own smarmy ass racist question, leave us a voicemail at 323-389 RACE.
October 7, 2012
Stephen Collins, “7th Heaven” and “Star Trek, The Motion Picture” joins Kevin in a chat about acting, Shatner, and working on a TV show for 11 years!
October 5, 2012
Comedy legend Paul Provenza visits the calming shores on this week’s Sklarbro Country! Paul talks about the vision behind his shows Comics Only & The Green Room, tells us about the origin of The Aristocrats film, and explains how comedy saved his life. He also shares the story of how the improvised stand-up show Set List came to fruition. Plus, our resident Fantasy-ologist Jesse Thorn returns for his roundup of Fantasy Political Pundits!
October 5, 2012
Today’s episode with Kathryn Borel, author of the biting and hilarious “Corked”, hard hitting journalist and dear friend to Elizabeth, was a trial of sorts: Can we class things up with a smarty pants journalist and author? Can we avoid our usual suspects of tits, balls, and all the parts in between? The answer, alas, is NO! Nothing stands a chance against the downward spiral that is an episode of TL. Luckily Kathryn is a true gem who makes the ride on the debauchery train a super fun one. Enjoy!
October 5, 2012
Come sit on the rock with us on today’s Tooth Charted! We hear how the enigmatic Howard has stepped his smoothie game up, read some Chartist mail, and Kulap shares a story about her run-in with a persistent frog. This week Wie-Wie counts down his Top 5 Ways To Play Along To Jeopardy & Ku-Ku counts down her Top 5 Driving Songs in Yosemite. FLOSS!
October 5, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! Today’s guest Howard Kremer joins Andrew Ti to determine if “nice” white people doing hip-hop covers is racist. We also discuss why white people using the words ninja and nilla is straight up wack. Call in at 323-389-7223 if you’d like to potentially hear your own voice on some weird voicemail.
October 4, 2012
We’re kicking things off Gangnam Style on this week’s episode of improv4humans! Our guests Danielle Schneider, Jackie Clarke, and Dannah Phirman join Matt Besser to create scenes inspired by stories involving Danielle’s first kiss, Matt’s nightmarish day with a horse, and Dannah’s clothes borrowing step mom. Plus, Crap on Youtube makes everyone discuss why they hate their assholes. 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.
October 4, 2012
Today we welcome our very first guest, actor and fellow dad Ethan Embry to the show to talk about being a divorced dad. Ethan describes his relationship with his ex-wife, tells us about having the intentions of being the best father, and explains why it’s better to face an issue with a clear head. He also shares how his son made him into a baseball fan, explains the meaning behind his middle name, and tells us about his recent encounter with a skunk. Plus, Jeff shares a story about feeling old at a Wilco concert.
October 4, 2012
Yo, what up y’all! Our guest Howard Kremer helps us explore the topic of red head discrimination and answer the question if there is such a thing as red-headed solidarity/ginger pride. If you want to leave us an equally befuddling message, call 323-389-7223. Peace.
October 3, 2012
Helping us transition into the first week of Rocktober is one half of Comedy Film Nerds’ Graham Elwood! Graham shares his worst morning radio situation, recommends watching “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” purely for the Michael Douglas scenes, and tells us about the First Annual LA Podcast Festival during the Billboard Alternative Albums Music Chart. Howard gives us an update on his 12 Movies of Summah list, Graham explains why he’s tired of found footage hand held camera films, and we profess our love of Caddyshack with out Movie Chart. Plus, we hear how performing in Afghanistan has changed Graham’s life with a game of Chart Darts!
October 3, 2012
EP. 4 — Smashing Bottles
Guest MNDR
This week we go on a trip down memory lane with our good friend Amanda Warner AKA MNDR! Har Mar & MNDR reminisce about their early bottle smashing days, recall crashing in Oakland’s notorious rave warehouse underworld, and share stories about their similar run-ins with Mark Ronson. We also hear about MNDR’s fever rash performance on the last week of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song. Be sure to check out MNDR’s debut album “Feed Me Diamonds” and find her upcoming tour dates over at http://mndr.com/
October 3, 2012
Yo, what up race cars and race debaters! Howard Kremer is in studio today to help us answer if a Farmers Market sign that reads “Wild Food For Urban People” is racist. We also discuss the use of the word urban in mainstream media. Ask us a question by calling 323-389-7223 just don’t be racist about it.
October 2, 2012
Fans of gratuitous side boob are in luck as we discuss Barb Wire on today’s How Did This Get Made! America’s Radio Sweetheart Jesse Thorn joins us to talk about Barb’s wardrobe being full of black leather bustiers, Big Fatso’s amazing performance, and how this movie is a rip-off of Casablanca. Plus, we cover the crotch biting dog, prostitute medical cards, and steel bikini torture.
October 2, 2012
Get back into your viewing positions for another LIVE edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Recorded live at UCB-LA, Jake Fogelnest welcomes Steve Agee and Horatio Sanz to look at clips that will make you ask the question, “What did I just watch?” Some of the clips you will hear include: lunatics breaking into a Chicago television station wearing a child’s Max Headroom mask, the James Brown Future Shock that can’t be stopped, and Gary Busey re-incarnated into a Pomeranian. All the videos featured in this episode can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/user/thefogelnestfiles.
October 2, 2012
Put on your Jayme Johns and get ready for your mid-week snack on today’s Sklarbro County! The set-up master 2000, Tom Segura, returns to talk about his new album “White Girls With Cornrows,” his favorite black names, and how his father writes to various McDonalds to commend or criticize their service. Dan Van Kirk brings in crazy stories including; replacement referee night, a guy who goes apeshit at a McDonalds, and a man who gets beat by his own prosthetic leg. Plus, Mark Wahlberg leaves us a message about his idea for The Replacement Refs movie.
October 2, 2012
Expect the unexpected on today’s Professor Blastoff! Kyle joins us via phone call to share a story about his recent gig for Nickelodeon, we catch up with Tig’s recuperation, and hear an important announcement. Tig, Kyle, and David check in with the professor to have a discussion about expectations. We talk about preparing for the worst, the thrill of anticipation, and balancing high & low expectations.
October 2, 2012
Yo, what up race cars! Today we are joined by Howard Kremer to discuss if white people using the N-word is racist. Call 323-389-7223 and leave us a voicemail if you want to ask us if something is racist. No robots please.
October 1, 2012
Welcome to the first episode of Seth Godin’s Startup School. Join best-selling author Seth Godin as he provides business advice for entrepreneurs and freelancers from this rare workshop. During this week’s episode Seth discusses creating a monopoly, describes the differences between freelancers and entrepreneurs, and talks about how a business is connected to marketing.
October 1, 2012
EP. 1 — Jimmies
Guest Howard Kremer
Welcome to Yo, Is This Racist? with Andrew Ti! Join Andrew Ti as he answers one of your questions every day about whether something is racist. Spoiler Alert: It almost always is totally racist. Howard Kremer joins us today to figure out if calling black sprinkles on ice cream “jimmies” is racist. Call 323-389-7223 and leave us a voicemail if you want to ask us if something is racist.
October 1, 2012
It’s been 16 years since she’s released a solo album, Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles sits down to chat on this week’s Shortwave. Susanna shares her writing process, explains how Keith Richard’s audiobook inspired her throughout the making of the record, and tells us how Prince helped The Bangles break out onto the charts. Susanna also talks about writing with Mark Linkous in an old abandoned schoolyard, how The Bangles became an alumni of Gilmore Girls, and singing backup on the Talking Heads’ “Wild Wild Life.” Plus, we’re treated to some live songs from Susanna’s latest album “Someday.”
October 1, 2012
School’s back in session so it was only a matter of time before our 16 year-old intern Marissa Wompler made her way back to the studio to help co-host today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Marissa gets schooled on Grimace, The Fat Boys and motor boating by none other than Rob Corddry! Rob also offers Marissa some expert advice on her recent heartbreak. Plus, we get one special turd of information about what’s to come up on the season finale of Childrens Hospital. Womp It Up!
September 28, 2012
Our good friend of over 20 years, NY Times best selling author Brad Meltzer, visits the calming shores this week on Sklarbro Country! Brad joins Randy & Jason to reminisce about being apart of the test pilot for Cheap Seats, describes how he’s the food server for his son’s fantasy league, and explains how he explores the thriller genre to keep his writing fresh. We also get into some crazy sports stories including a former WWE Diva who was arrested 3 times in 3 days and how confused Dallas Cowboys fans were lead to a gay dating site. Plus, Brad tells us about the time he took his dad to Comic-Con during Quick Hits and Tom Leykis gives us a call to talk sports!
September 28, 2012
Beverly uses her new psychic gift on our guest Brian Huskey! Brian sits down with Ronna and Beverly to talk about the origin of the name Huskey, how his daughter loves it when he pretends to get angry, and tells us about dressing up as a spaceman in Germany. Plus, Ronna confronts Beverly about chewing loudly during synagogue and eating Milky Ways on Yom Kippur.
September 28, 2012
Rebecca Drysdale is one of our comedy heroes, currently writes for Key and Peele, and is our guest on today’s Totally Laime! Rebecca joins Elizabeth & Andy to talk about her love of pets, tells us how she would like a floating chair from WALL-E but not have to need it, and shares how she once got a woman pregnant. Plus, vaginas are up for discussion as we play a game of Laime or Totally: Rapid Fire. Enjoy!