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Our old buddy Rich Eisen returns for some County insanity! Rich gives us his predictions for the upcoming NFL season, counts down his Top 5 Michigan sport moments, and explains why we’ll never see a NFL draft in April ever again. Dan Van Kirk also brings in some crazy stories that include; a live sex show busted inside a Utah movie theater, a Pennsylvania woman arrested after police found her pulling grass while naked, and the story of the hot dog hooker or stripper (depending on who you ask). Plus, Chicago legend Doug Buffone drops by for a special in-studio appearance!

Don’t use yiddish slang to be racist. Andrew Ti & Marissa A. Ross explain why it’s not okay to say something racist just because it sounds cool. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

2Pac’s mentor and first manager Leila Steinberg & 2Pac Vs. Biggie: Rap’s Greatest Battle co-author Evan McGarvey join MC Nocando & Jeff Weiss for a LIVE episode from Lot 1 in Echo Park. Jeff explains why 2Pac can wear leather, Evan describes Biggie’s rhyme pattern and style, Leila tells us how meeting 2Pac ultimately changed her life, Nocando shares how both Biggie & 2Pac have influenced him, and everyone discusses the impact that both legendary artists have had on their lives.

Howard details his week of partying, Ramhand earns a new yet familiar nickname, and Kulap outlines her summer plans on today’s TWO CHARTED! Howard discusses his fascination with country superstars Florida Georgia Line, Paul F. Tompkins foul mouth and the comedy shenanigans that took place at his recent show at the Hollywood Improv. Kulap shares her excitement about the upcoming Bonnaroo Music Festival, San Diego Comic-Con and her planned visit back to her homeland (Minnesota). And guess what…THEY GOT SOME GIFTS!

Marissa A. Ross (Tangents & The Times) & Andrew Ti let it be known that it’s okay if you don’t know how to properly use chopsticks. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Writer, actor, and internet person Marissa A. Ross (Tangents & The Times) joins Andrew Ti to offer some advice to a teacher who’s having trouble explaining to his class why he’s too young to have kids. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Once under the impression that they were handing out television pilots to comedians upon arrival to Los Angeles, actor/writer/director/producer Jon Favreau (Swingers, Iron Man, Elf) chats to Kevin about all aspects of the movie making process. Having worn many hats in the industry, Favreau gives insight on penning a cult classic, directing Robert Downey Jr. in the film that resurrected his career, compiling snappy soundtracks, and letting Will Ferrell just do his thing.

It appears that Mildred had suffered some strange affliction in the night that left her with a wound on her chest with 8 tiny little needle marks. Now our heroes will investigate their skiff to look for anything out of the ordinary. Maybe this time they’ll know better than to call it night without setting a watch.

What have you done? We’re watching the sci-fi Will & Jaden Smith film directed by M. Night Shyamalan because you told us to and we suggest you don’t (unless you really want to). Also, Paul gets into some of the many Corrections & Omissions for Fast & Furious 6 and tells us whether the Fast and Furious crew or the Expendables would prevail in a battle against each other. Attention Austin Texas, join Paul, Martin Starr, and Brandon Johnson for a NTSF:SD:SUV:: Mini Marathon featuring a ton of special surprises on Friday, June 7th at the Alamo Drafthouse! Click here for tickets.

Rapper Snow tha Product & MySpace writer Rebecca Haithcoat join MC Nocando & Jeff Weiss to discuss female rappers and misogyny in Hip-Hop. They talk about the use of the word “bitch” in Hip-Hop, the difficulty of having to be careful of what to say as a woman, the sexualization of women in Hip-Hop, and female rappers having to deal with being looked down upon by male rappers. Be sure to get a copy of Jeff’s new book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” check out Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com/, and fire shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230! If you’re listening to this on the day it drops come to a live taping of Shots Fired, Thursday, May 30 at Lot 1 in Echo Park. 8 p.m. 1533 W. Sunset Blvd. Featuring guests Evan McGarvey, co-author of 2Pac Vs. Biggie: Rap’s Greatest Battle, and 2Pac’s mentor and first manager, Leila Steinberg.

The absolutely fabulous Sarah Baker visits Ronna & Beverly to talk about her wonderful experience working on Go On, her continuos string of older character names, her comedic role in upcoming Reese Witherspoon film The Good Lie, and The Groundlings’ Sunday Company. Plus, Ronna and Beverly recall their exciting Memorial Day weekend.

The wonderfully delightful Joe Mande joins the guys in the front seat that is Sklarbro County! Joe tells us about his Twitter beef with Gilbert Arenas, getting out of a speeding ticket with the diarrhea excuse, the juggling act of writing for Parks and Recreation & doing stand-up, where his sport allegiances lie, and why lakes are disgusting. Then Dan Van Kirk brings us some crazy stories that include; a simple roommate’s request that leads to his car being defecated in, an Alabama model who fakes her own attack to get her ex-boyfriend’s attention, and something that could be considered the biggest goddammit of your life if it happened to you. Plus, Jesse “The Body” Ventura calls us up to give us his take on Donald Trump being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Javi Grillo-Marxuach and Andrew tell everyone to chill out about letting people know if they really need to use sunscreen. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Today Andrew Ti & Javi Grillo-Marxuach discuss the poor fashion choices of those affiliated with Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice aka S.H.A.R.P. Be original and keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

Andrew Ti and Javi Grillo-Marxuach explain why it’s not right to call Black Republicans or anyone an “Uncle Tom.” As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

She’s an old Jewish lady stuck in the body of a hilarious rogue comedy person. Jenn Schatz talks vaporizers, confessions, accidental racism, and what it’s like having a last name even worse than Laime! Enjoy!

Remarkable improviser Chris Tallman swings by the calming shores to share tales of his Thailand hijinks on today’s Sklarbro Country! Chris tells us about his early beginnings with his sketch group The Bert Fershners, training at a gym with a very intense Denzel Washington, and the amazing experience of traveling to Thailand with Christian Bale as part of a Werner Herzog film. We then receive a call from Tiger Woods to hear his side of the Sergio Garcia controversy. People of Chicago, if you’re listening to this on the day this episode drops come see Randy & Jason perform stand-up tonight (Friday, May 31st) & tomorrow (Saturday, June 1st) at the UP Comedy Club!

TV’s Mary Lynn Rajskub takes a break from recording her own podcast to count down the charts and kick it with Ku-Ku (aka Spring Peach Oolong) and Wie-Wie on this week’s WHO CHARTED! She discusses the “structured” life of her four-year-old son, her success on the improv charts and clues us in on her short-lived dance career. After counting down the movie chart, Mary Lynn expertly coaxes eggs from Hermes, our trusty Chart Goose.

TV screenwriter/producer Javi Grillo-Marxuach (Lost, The Middleman) joins Andrew Ti today to discuss the topic of something not being racist if it’s true. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Actor, comedian, and all around great guy Colin Hanks chats with Har Mar backstage from The Fitzgerald Theater in Minnesota on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! Colin tells us about his recent entertaining haberdashery experience, the day he felt like he had take responsibility for what he tweets, surprising a hockey podcast by commenting on their harsh sound quality, and how he thought Degrassi was a British detective show. Then the guys explore the journey of a British sleuth who tames a moose while creating a show and play Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with Bill Haley and His Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock.”

Andy Daly, Brian Huskey, and Katie Dippold have some things to get off their chest on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! Attention humans, be sure to pick up 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!

This week’s improv4humans features humans Andy Daly, Brian Huskey, and Katie Dippold getting some clarification on the game of soccer, following the showbiz antics of 2 Minute Tony, and creating a more positive Twitter experience. It’s an episode that will make you think twice about yellow jackets! 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!

Tig Notaro can make an audience squeal with delight using the most subtle gesture. Tig tells us about the real life story behind one of the greatest jokes Jeff has ever heard, how the process of surrendering in life has made her a happier person, and being unable to move on from the perfectly strung together wording of an Onion article. It’s a hysterical conversation that almost made Jeff pass out from laughter.

The best tweeter in the business, Julieanne Smolinski, comes on and talks about being great at the Internet on today’s The Fogelnest Files! They discuss her growing up in Cleveland and wanting to be every person in “The Breakfast Club”, then Jake takes her through some epic clips including; the amazingness that was the Sports Illustrated Football Phone, New Wave legends “Sparks” on SNL, and punk band The Germs being VERY rude. Be sure to leave a review for “Behind The Candelabra” in the comments section of The Fogelnest Files on iTunes. And it better be a good one, because that movie was GREAT.

Get ready to be happy cause it’s TWO CHARTED! Ku-ku and Wie-wie talk music, Howard cedes that “Get Lucky” is a jam, and then they get into the charts. Howard does his “week that was” including a performance to send off YouTube comedy week, doing Stard the engineer a major solid and then rescinding, and going to a misguided pool party. Then Kulap keeps it Ku with her top 5 songs submitted by her buddy Kate. She talks about her range of feelings, plays the loveliest dance tracks, and hooks Howard up with her friends. Enjoy Chartists!