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Dan Weisman (Elitaste Inc. and former manager of Wale & Mike Posner) and Leeor Brown (FoF Music and manager of Salva & Shlohmo) join MC Nocando & Jeff Weiss to talk about the record industry. The guys discuss why it takes time for certain artists to gain a following, why having copycats is good promotion, and the ways the internet has drastically changed the music industry. Dan tells us how he started to work with Wale, Leeor tells about his first time meeting Salva, and they both explain why it’s harder today to get up on artists early. Plus, Nocando & Jeff talk about the music of Ronaiah Tuiasosopo.

The Yo, Is This Racist?/Shots Fired crossover week ends today as Andrew Ti, Jeff Weiss, and MC Nocando discuss self-identification. They explain how your upbringing defines your self-identity, race being a social construct, and people claiming to be transracial. Let us know if you think something is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Dogs, bathroom floors, and Japan, oh my! Improv actor and comedy writer TRICIA MCALPIN came on and we discussed a day in the life of Tricia and hear an explanation of which noodles rule. Enjoy!

Step your kindness game up! Andrew Ti and Aparna Nancherla explore the stereotype that white people dance badly, compare the diversity of Los Angeles & New York, and Aparna shares a story about a racially charged altercation in a New York subway on election night. Tweens, please let us know if this stereotype is harsh and ask us if anything is racist by calling us at (323) 389-RACE.

Pamela Murphy, Mike Still, and Alex Fernie return for a bonus cut of improv4humans! Listen as they do their best to explain improv to a Krumping team. Enjoy!

Girls creator/star Lena Dunham might be Garlin’s new best friend. We hear about Lena’s biggest regrets, some of her red carpet adventures, and being horrified by The Client List. Jeff expresses how she has inspired him with her vulnerability, shares some of their wonderful texts, and predicts that she will win a Golden Globe (she totally did). Also, Lena explains why happiness is an empty e-mail inbox.

Chris Gore, of Attack of the Show, podcrashes the charts this week. We cover the top billing alternative albums in the music chart, some "dongtastic" movies, and play a game of Chart Roulette. The gang also talks super hero movies, Fiona Apple, and dating.

Fellow Earwolf podcasters Randy & Jason Sklar join Har Mar to talk about their web show Nerd Down & 10, a 9 year-old girl doing stand-up, and the origin of Henderson. The Sklar Brothers share an embarrassing heckler story, Jason tells us about a terrible softball incident, and we hear about how Randy's appearance on The Gordon Elliott Show is forever a part of the internet. Plus, Har Mar and the Sklarbros play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Songs with TLC’s “No Scrubs.”

Andrew Ti and Shots Fired hosts Jeff Weiss & MC Nocando talk about the stereotype of black people being good at basketball, why positive stereotyping can lead to negative stereotyping, and that one episode of Family Matters where Steve Urkel plays basketball. Chill out on the stereotyping and leave us a message at (323) 389-RACE.

Murfreesboro's southern indie-rock act Glossary and Sklarbro favorite Nick Kroll stop by the calming shores of Sklarbro Country! Glossary talks to Randy & Jason about their influences, the difference between playing a show in LA than the south, and play a couple of their songs live in the studio. Nick Kroll then joins us to talk about his new sketch comedy show Kroll Show, German cannibals, and playing Fantasy football this year. Plus, Randy Moss’ dog tells us if he’s going to the Superbowl and Mark Wahlberg drops by to promote some of the many movies he’s in right now. Be sure to pick up tickets to see Randy and Jason in Portland at Helium Comedy Club this weekend (January 24-26).

Rock out this week to some of the best music of 2012 as decided by The Sklar Brothers, Jonah Ray, Matt Price, and Jake Fogelnest. Jonah, Matt, Jake, and the Sklar Brothers give us their Top 3 Songs of 2012 while telling stories of Dennis Miller, Guided By Voices, The Gregory Brothers, Billy Squier, and Lana Del Rey. Don’t forget to pick up tickets to see Randy and Jason in San Francisco at Cobb’s Comedy Club on January 18-20 and in Portland at Helium Comedy Club on January 24-26. Happy 2013!

Jeff Weiss and MC Nocando of Shots Fired join Andrew Ti to discuss the concept of radio voice and figure out if it’s racist. Fuck the status quo and leave us a message at (323) 389-RACE.

We are so grateful to have Pamela Murphy, Mike Still, and Alex Fernie join us this week for a fantastic episode of improv4humans! Listen as they compete in a pepper eating contest, explain what Grunge is, and teach us some sex tricks. 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 “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com!

Buzzfeed’s Louis Peitzman joins Jake to discuss internet crazies and motion picture sleaze on today’s episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Louis tells us about fighting a cold his entire life, gets introduced into the world of Christian Weston Chandler, and describes his love of Herschell Gordon Lewis’ The Blood Trilogy. Louis and Jake take a look at some clips that include; Katie Couric & Bryant Gumbel trying to figure out what the internet is, the delightful Perfume Bro, and the first 2 minutes of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! Make sure to go leave reviews for Russ Meyer’s Beyond the Valley of the Dolls in “The Fogelnest Files” section on iTunes.

Jake is joined by the wonderful Jen Kirkman to discuss Taxi, Jesus’ opinion on improv, and what Ringo Starr wants people to do with their fan mail. Jen shares about her dance background, digging the oldies as a kid, and the time her dad had a great stand up set. Jake and Jen dive into some clips that include; a soulful moment on The Lawrence Welk Show, classic banter on Royce and Marilyn, and Geraldo interviewing Joey Ramone and his mom. You can now preorder Jen Kirkman’s book I Can Barely Take Care Of Myself and make sure to leave reviews for The Whisper 2000 in “The Fogelnest Files” section on iTunes. Enjoy!

Scott is back from the Comedy Bang! Bang! tour and brings one of the best guests you can get on a show, Todd Glass! Todd joins us with his own jingle, shares how he took a bit too many pot cookies, and discusses his stance on spanking jokes. Plus, we welcome children’s book author Glenn Maxx to the safe zone to talk about his multi-part saga and to read an excerpt of his book for the first time. Don’t forget to pick up the Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE Summer Tour episodes!

Holy Smokes! It's our three year anniversary! 3 glorious years since Elizabeth and Andy began this podcast journey! In this episode, E & A reflect on their favorite moments from the past year thanks to guests such as Dan Gregor, Jon Lajoie, Tig Notaro, Bayne Gibby, Christine Woods, and Pete Holmes! Enjoy!

The beautiful podcast “It Will Probably Get Loud” is back on today’s Rafflecast! We pick up with Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge as they talk influences, Led Zeppelin 2.1, and the real Austin Powers. (Thanks to Cyrus Ghahremäni for providing the guitar for today’s episode!)

Friday gets real as Andrew Ti and this week’s guest Christian Lander get into a legit discussion about whether the fixation on Chris Brown’s crimes have anything to do with his race. Chris Brown is a garbage human being y’all! Leave us a message and ask us if something is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

The very popular history specialist Sascha Cohen returns to the program to discuss what lead to the Great Depression, World War II, and nostalgia for the 1950’s. We also talk about the Vietnam War, how television changed the outlook on war, and Sascha’s love of the 80‘s. Plus, Kyle tells us a story about texting with his niece and Del LaRue makes an appearance!

Get your racist moms and dads under control! Andrew Ti and this week’s guest Lang Fisher answer a listener’s question about whether his mom asking him if his baby has “slanty eyes” is racist. Keep it not racist and leave us a message at (323) 389-RACE.

It's the Reality Show Show's Season 7 premiere as Hayes and Sean respond to listener suggestions and wonder if guest JONNA MANNION from The Challenge is going to show up. To pass the time they dig into a crushing lemonation on Top Chef and the much-anticipated ascent of Padma Lakshmi to the role of Head Judge. They also recall their intense reaction to seeing a helicopter on The Bachelor and respond to the show's claim that the amount of love you can have for someone isn't affected by how many hands you have. Finally, JONNA MANNION from The Challenge shows up to be nervously asked questions about life as a reality star and her past relationships.

Friends of the show, Nick Kroll and Chelsea Peretti are here for a character filled episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Chelsea tells us about her recent nauseating airplane experience and Nick quickly lets us know what to expect on the upcoming Kroll Show before having to leave. Luckily our open door policy is still in effect so Chelsea’s ex-boyfriend Chance stops by to read us some of his spoken word poetry, El Chupacabra brings along Baby to reunite with his paternal twin Tootie, and Fabrice Fabrice demands to not be censored during a game of Would You Rather? KOO KOO RI-KOO!!

The gang has no choice but to follow the whispers up ahead to find out what happened to Ell Ryan (Gerry Duggan). Mildred Maxton (Sarah Guzzardo) takes action and dives underwater in search of Ell Ryan, Blackee Green (Blaine Capatch) tries to make out the whispered conversations to gather clues, Amarth Amon (Brian Posehn) stealthily swims towards the voices, and Bartho Shett (Ken Daly) is tired. All the while, the dungeon master (Mr. Sark) helps them advance by whispering as well. Plus, the gang takes us back to their past time traveling D&D adventure.

Today Andrew Ti and Lang Fisher discuss the Jewish-American Princess (J.A.P.) stereotype and explain why it’s a flattering yet negative slur. Please let us know about anything you might think is racist by calling us at (323) 389-RACE.