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May 16, 2011
EP. 10 — Mac & Me
Guest Adam Pally
How do you make a movie like Mac and Me? We’ll give you the recipe: Take a bag of Skittles. Mix it with equal parts tired 80’s archetypes and bad CGI. Let it simmer in Coca-Cola while you go have an impromptu yet totally choreographed dance party. Carefully remove any traces of plot and serve with a side of french fries. There you have it, a recipe for a movie so stomach-churning that even the talented How Did This Get Made chefs, including Adam Pally, cannot make palatable. Enjoy!
May 16, 2011
There are three things our listeners have come to expect from Comedy Bang Bang: Inside information about Hollywood, brilliant improvisers, and drunken English roller-blading Christmas trees. Well this week is no exception! Matt Walsh makes a welcome return and brings with him The Hangover 2 co-writer Scot Armstrong and entertainment legend Sappity Tappity. Alive or Dead is resurrected, along with the Improv Scene of the Week, and we get a batch of limericks, a look into Hollywood auditions, and some post-improv chit chat. Join us on the Comedy Bang Bang Facebook page if you haven’t yet, and leave your comments here on Earwolf.
May 16, 2011
The result of our Facebook poll is in! Did you get confused between the awesome comic and the terrible movie known as Jonah Hex? Did your vote for Mac & Me come with a large Coke and a side of fries? Or did you get invaded by the aliens of Skyline while completing the questionnaire? Whichever one you picked, it’s time to watch it and send us the moral of the crappy, awful story!
May 15, 2011
Alright all you mindless drones, are you ready for another episode of Professor Blastoff? Nick Offerman has found his way to our secret lab and is here to discuss the structure of society. What choice do we have in the roles we play? Are we born to be queens, or do we pick our job in the hive? How would life be different if our careers and sex lives were predetermined? Plus, we have what you’ve all been begging for: BEE TRIVIA! Be sure to join us on Facebook and tell us what you’d like to hear about in future episodes.
May 15, 2011
We’d like to invite you and your multiple personalities to the first episode of Professor Blastoff! Each week Tig, David, and Kyle will discuss science, philosophy, and the humanities from the abandoned basement of Professor R.L. Blastoff PhD. We begin this week with a discussion on the multiplicity of self. How many facets does the self contain? Where is the line for mental instability? How important is self awareness? What is the difference between Multiple Personalities Disorder and Schizophrenia? How does one pronounce “compartmentalize” correctly? For thoughtful, yet hilarious, answers to these questions and more, join us for our maiden voyage!
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
We’re doin’ a nu thang this week on Sklarbro Country! We’ve got three fantastic guests: Hilarious comedian and author Demetri Martin, Academy Award nominated crazy person Gary Busey, and live in-house music from Army Navy. If that doesn’t shake your egg, we’ve got talk of Manny Pacquiao, his bout entrance, and his beautiful singing, the misogynistic outsourcing of cricket cheerleaders, and one of the greatest “pranks” in Austrian swim team history. When you’re done getting your Henderson! on, visit Legal Zoom who will NOT protect you from tweeting incriminating (and illogical) tweets.
May 15, 2011
John Cabrera is the filmmaker and musician responsible for the web musical The Homes. So what does he think about this new media age? Jeff and John discuss the waning desire for tactile media, the evolution of web content, and the relationship between internet films and indie music. Comment and tell us what you think about all this: Do you still hang onto your physical books? Do you think the difficulty of web navigation will affect the progress of new media? Oh, and if you’re interested in helping Earwolf prepare for the new website launch, volunteer here.
May 15, 2011
Wedding season is starting, and who better to advise you on your nuptials than Drew Droege? Matt Besser and Sean Conroy, that’s who! We’ll help you through every step of the wedding process, from choosing your DJ to finding the right religious leader for you. Do you want to be in a retirement home still pining after your loved one? Do you want to risk your love by being captured by American naval fleet lead by Charlie Sheen? Are you worried that your busy career in law or journalism could take away from your romance? We’re here to help you out…or you could just watch Bridesmaids instead.
May 15, 2011
Turn off your cell phone! Unless you’re listening to this on your cell phone…in that case, keep it on for your weekly dose of chartisms. Black Belt Brent Weinbach is fresh off his appearance on Lopez Tonight and is here to dissect the iTunes Hip Hop and Movie charts. Learn about the real East Coast/West Coast battle that is Disney parks, and find out how Natalie Portman lost her spark. Chart Darts are back, plus we get our first ever visit from the adorable Rocky! Now, return to your phone and load it up with awesome ringtones!
May 15, 2011
Welcome to Hobo Chat, hosted by Scottabot Saucerman. This week, our bumbling argumentative hobos are joined by noted television and film director Paul Feig and acclaimed sketch group The Birthday Boys. In between the drug deals and dumpster diving, if you listen carefully you can hear Paul talk about working on the movie Bridesmaids, and The Birthday Boys pitch some movies of their own. Get your first ever glimpse inside the Earwolf Studios Antechamber and the celebrities we’re storing in there for future episodes. Be sure to “like” Comedy Bang Bang on Facebook, and send your Would You Rather questions to the Comedy Bang Bang WYR Twitter
May 15, 2011
At Sklarbro Country we pride ourselves on our ability to stay current. That’s why we brought in Brett Erlich from Current TV who talks to us about his father’s collegiate football legacy, his relationship with Al Gore, and his near career as a talent agent. Live music is provided this week by Rhett Miller of The Old 97’s who tells us a bit about his current musical plans and how his band embarrassed Dirk Nowitzki. In light of current world affairs Barack Obama makes his inaugural visit to Sklarbro Country. If you are currently in need of legal assistance visit Legal Zoom, and if you currently have nothing to do check out the strangely arousing Gloria Allred video mentioned on this episode. HENDERSON!
May 15, 2011
In sixteen episodes of The Wolf Den one question has been left unanswered: Who is Jeff? This week we take time to learn who Jeff is, how he became part of this industry, and why he no longer follows the Cubs. You’ll also get to know Intern Peter who is a vital part of the Sklarbro Country/Earwolf team. Stay tuned to the end if you are curious about Project Tippy Toe, or the newly renamed Comedy Bang Bang. There is a lot happening at Earwolf right now, and The Wolf Den is the best way to keep up with it all.
May 15, 2011
Some works of art can never be approximated: Mink Stole’s performance in Pink Flamingos, Angela Lansbury’s take on Miss Marple, anyone but Ally Sheedy in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, etc. However, this week Drew and his friends Tanya and Jean present their best reenactments of Toy Story, 12 Angry Men, Annie, E.R., and of course All Things Considered. Please be careful what you do with your excess whale meat, and join us next week when the role of Drew Droege will be played by Jennifer Garner.
May 15, 2011
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through these things called Charts. Specifically, the iTunes Singles Chart, the Movie Chart, and Chart Goose. Paul F. Tompkins, one of the greats of living, lends his talents to a discussion of Adele’s awesomeness, the flawed logic of Gwen Stefani’s clothing line, and the evolution of The Black Eyed Peas. And yes, dear chartists, he DOES remix the beloved chart intros. Paul F. Tompkins, charts, what more could one want?
May 15, 2011
EP. 9 — Fast Five
Guest Adam Scott
Fast Five might be a critical success and an “event in cinema” (Vin’s words, not ours) but that doesn’t make it immune to criticism. Paul, June, Jason, and Adam Scott discuss the prison bus flip sequence, the chase scene ending with a pregnancy reveal, and all the chronological confusion that lies beneath an otherwise incredible action flick.
May 15, 2011
EP. 103 — These Times They Are A-Changin’
Guest Andy Daly James Adomian Nick Kroll Paul F. Tompkins Paul Scheer Reggie Watts Tig Notaro
It’s finally here: The Two Year Anniversary Celebration of Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast! There are big changes afoot in the CBB universe about which you will hear in this episode, but many things are staying exactly the same. You can still expect hilarious guests like Paul F. Tompkins, Reggie Watts, and Tig Notaro. Nothing is happening to our open door policy and the crazy guests it brings along like Truck Bastien, El Chupacabra, Clive Dundee, and the boys of The Enigma Force Five. And if anything, there will be even more improvisation, fun games, and impromptu musical numbers. Be sure to listen to the inaugural episode of Professor Blastoff and cast your vote for the Comedy Bang Bang theme song.
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
This episode is dedicated to all the haters! If you’re listening out there, you’ve been BLOCKED! Which is a shame, because you’ll have to miss this great episode with Jay Mohr and Sam Elliott. Jay talks inside baseball about Hollywood, from the perks of filming a movie to secrets from the set of Sanford and Son. Sam Elliott is back with his famous catchphrases, as well as a big announcement regarding his future in literature. Be sure to pick up a HENDERSON! shirt from our store, and if you’re at an IHOP with wifi, maybe check out Legal Zoom (you’ll thank us later).
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
Last week Paul F. Tompkins cited The Superego Podcast as one that inspired him. This week Superego’s Matt Gourley joins The Wolf Den to discuss what it means to be “the comic’s comic” of podcasting. If any of you listeners have wanted to start a podcast but thought you couldn’t, Matt is proof that if you care enough you can figure it out. The episode is so packed full of valuable podcasting information that we gave you extra content after the closing theme. Check out Superego and whatever you do DO NOT submit an iTunes review (for us, that is).
May 15, 2011
Kids, if we can teach you anything with this week’s episode it’s DON’T DO DRUGS! Or, if you do, totally lie about it. Or just go ahead and do them and tell the truth. Do you want to be 40 years-old eating Dove chocolates, trying to come up with Folgers theme song, moonlighting as a body double? No, you want to visit France and smoke a lot of pot and write a memoir about it! So listen to Drew, Margee, and Candace and light it up!
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
What do Tyler Perry movies, Junior Miss Pageants, and West Hollywood spin classes have in common? They all belong in Jackie Clarke’s personal favorites chart. This chart does not include dance music (our music chart of the week), mail-order moms, Indianapolis, or the dreaded Yankees. Last week we debuted the Chart Darts theme song, so what do you think will happen when we get to Chart Roulette? Scary movies, lawsuits, ecstasy, what more could you want from an episode of Who Charted??
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
Eardrop is the 100-calorie pack of Earwolf. It’s just as deliciously hilarious as our other shows, but in a convenient travel size!
May 15, 2011
To all the listeners who have requested Tim Heidecker: We hope you’re happy. Tim makes his inaugural appearance to talk about…his music? His show? The music on his show? We’re still not sure. Neil Hamburger stops by to set his finances straight and get the word out about his new iPhone app (which has nothing to do with Mountain Dew) before joining the somewhat-agreeable Tim in a game of Dead or Alive. I don’t want to tip off the biggest surprise of the episode, but prepare yourself to hear some classic songs of yesteryear in a whole new light. If you’d like to book Tim or one of his multiple musical projects contact P.D.A. out of Little Rock, or just go to his Tumblr.
May 15, 2011
She’s a fellow rescuer and performer, and Elizabeth has nothing but mad respect for KATYA LIDSKY! If you live in LA, please go see her A.MAZ.ING show, “I’m sorry” at the Lounge Theatre 2 – For more info and tickets, go HERE. DO IT! Enjoy.