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The prolific, poetic, and profoundly original Gayle Skidmore stops by to chat on this week’s Shortwave. Gayle talks about driving to Brooklyn from San Diego for her fans, catching up to releasing the almost 1700 songs she has written, and her dulcimer accident. Gayle also shares how a label stole her piano, what inspired her to create her very own coloring book, and what’s on the horizon for her in the upcoming year. Plus, we are treated to a couple of live songs including “Zombie Heart” from her “Zombie Heart E.P.”

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. Be sure to subscribe to the Yo Is This Racist feed on Earwolf and iTunes to catch new episodes of the show! Peace.

Welcome to the first ever episode of Jon Daly's Rafflecast! You've loved Jon during his appearances on Comedy Bang Bang and now he has his very own podcast where he can do absolutely anything he wants! If you have an idea for Rafflecast, be sure to follow@JonDalyon Twitter and let him know.

Hey! It's our 150th episode! Feels right that we've got the head cheese from Maximum Fun. The wonderful Jesse Thorn joins us to discuss prostitutes, working from home with your spouse, and what it's like to be a dapper dude. Enjoy!

Adam Carolla is a guest on today's show and the stories he has will blow your mind. He’s got amazing sports stories which include, Darryl Strawberry’s first home-run, his skirmish with a coach during a Celebrity Hardball game and how his love of boxing lead him to meet Jimmy Kimmel. We also hear about Adam’s path which took him from helping build his own sketch group to working as a carpenter to becoming a co-host on Loveline. Plus, we welcome first timer to the show, Joe Walsh, to give the guys some tips on where to go in Cleveland. IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, there was a sound issue in recording the first portion of this episode. It was a freak accident that could not have been caught, and we've done our best to rectify it as the content of this episode is simply too good not to release. We assure you that this is a 1 in 111 occurrence and is not representative of the sound quality you can expect from Sklarbro Country. Once again, our apologies.

Wayne Federman shows off his keyboard skills on today’s Sklarbro County! He talks about second acting his way into Broadway shows, the process behind writing Pete Maravich: The Authorized Biography of Pistol Pete, and his love for fast food. Dan Van Kirk brings us some crazy stories for us to break down such as; a 33-year-old woman trying to suffocate her boyfriend to death with her breasts, Washington police arrest a man for shooting his neighbor & find alligators, and Drive-In sex booths to open in Zurich, Switzerland. Plus, Bruce Jenner left us a voicemail of himself calling a Chico’s. Be sure to get your tickets for A Very Federman Christmas 4 December 17th at Largo in Los Angeles!

Nashville based artist and producer Charlie Peacock sits down to chat about his musical influences on this week’s Shortwave. Charlie talks about living in a former church, how he started working with The Civil Wars, and drops some knowledge about peaches. Also, Charlie tells us about working with Marc Ribot & Ravi Coltrane, describes the pain that comes with producing a record for himself, and explains how technology has drastically changed the process of recording music. Plus, Sam Ashworth and Ruby Amanfu join Charlie to play some live songs from his latest album, “No Man’s Land.”

Musician, raconteur, and Jake’s longtime friend Ben Lee drops by to look back at 90s ROCK on today’s episode of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Ben reminisces with Jake about their teenage years, tells us about his past love for tape trading, and describes how his spiritual journey translated into his new record “Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work.” Jake and Ben discuss moments in 90’s Rock with some clips which include; the important musical innovation of the Grunge Pedal, the return of Bev & Bob with Bob covering a 90’s classic, and Kenneth Key Kallenbach on Howard Stern’s Channel 9 TV show. Make sure to go leave reviews for tupperware and novelty toys in “The Fogelnest Files” section on iTunes.

Hayes and Sean recount a difficult decision they were forced to make concerning a trip to The Roxy. They discuss The Amazing Race and dispel pervasive stereotypes associated with people who carry maps. Top Chef is addressed, specifically CJ's behavior at the Judges Table. A fudgemaker falls under the scrutiny of Tanks But No Tanks. Finally, SHELBY FERO shows up out of nowhere for a conversation about MTV's Made.

Yo, what up Cloud Atlas heads! This week Sean O’Connor and Noah Garfinkel join Andrew Ti to talk about the racial fuck fest that is Cloud Atlas. They talk about what they could have accomplished in the time they watched Cloud Atlas twice, Doona Bae playing a Mexican woman, and who all the White actors look like in Asian face. Leave a voicemail at 323-389 RACE and we’ll answer your question on a regular week.

Sean and Hayes have finally cracked the perfect segment based on a David Spade SNL sketch. The two of them look at the latest “Top Chef” with a segment called Hey CJ, You Okay Man?, are eager to see what will happen to the beautiful baked potato on “Survivor,” and predict who will be kicked off “The Voice” in a segment called Buh-Bye. Dave Holmes gives us some tips on hosting as we talk about “Killer Karaoke” and shares his excitement for “The Challenge.”

Andrew Ti and guests Sean O’Connor & Noah Garfinkel have each watched Cloud Atlas twice and need to talk about it. They discuss the slave ship segment, Noah’s grandparents, and Doona Bae in white face. Call us at 323-389 RACE on a regular week to ask us if something is racist.

Join Scott Aukerman and Kulap Vilaysack as they reflect on the past 10 years of the Comedy Bang Bang: Standup show. Get a glimpse of what it is to be backstage at a Comedy Bang Bang show and hear some heartfelt messages recorded backstage at the 2012 Comedy Bang Bang Nativity Pageant from some amazing comedians such as Zach Galifianakis, Todd Glass, Jimmy Pardo, Jenny Slate, Patton Oswalt, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Brian Posehn, Anthony Jeselnik, and many more. We also encourage you to donate to the LA Food Bank. Special thanks to Audible for sponsoring this special episode and Robyn Von Swank for the amazing photos of the evening.

Andrew Ti and guest Jenny Slate answer two questions from a very creepy caller. They discuss the use of the phrase oriental broads, being introduced as Jewish, and massage parlor happy endings. Tell us the history of the hand job and ask us if anything is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

The super talented actress/musician/artist Alia Shawkat sits down to chat on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! Alia talks about shooting scenes for the upcoming season of Arrested Development with an ostrich, having Quentin Tarantino jokingly berate her shoes, and the inspiration behind her interview with herself. Alia also shares some embarrassing stories such as getting drunk at the Golden Globes at 16 and getting overly dressed up for an animated voiceover audition. Plus, Alia & Har Mar lay out the groundwork for Weekend at Bernie’s on Broadway during Let’s Create A Show and play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with Sam Cooke’s "(What a) Wonderful World." Be sure to check out Alia’s artwork at mutantalia.com

The legendary David Yow of Scratch Acid & The Jesus Lizard stops by the Earwolf studios to nocturnally emote! David talks about taking acting classes, his passion for art & painting, and swaps stories with Har Mar about getting arrested. David also shares some embarrassing stories such as falling off the New York Frying Pan lightship into the Hudson and waking up alone in a freight elevator after a long night of drinking. Plus, the guys play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog.” Treat yourself or a loved one by having David make your very own artwork over at GetFaced.net!

It’s Cloud Atlas week with Andrew Ti, Sean O’Connor, and Noah Garfinkel. Today they talk about how no one is in blackface in this film, Halle Berry in white face, and why spoilers don’t matter. Give us a call at 323-389 RACE on a regular week to ask us a question about if anything is racist.

Welcome to the first episode of NERD POKER: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS WITH BRIAN POSEHN & FRIENDS! Join Brian Posehn as he engages in a weekly game of D&D with his funny friends Gerry Duggan (co-writer of Marvel’s Deadpool), Blaine Capatch (Comedy Central’s Beat the Geeks), Ken Daly (The Usual Suspects), Sarah Guzzardo (AvoidThisJob.com), and Dungeon Master Scott Robison (Mr. Sark). This week they explain the game of D&D, introduce their characters, and embark on their adventure aboard a pleasure cruise. Be sure to subscribe to catch weekly episodes on the Nerd Poker feed on Earwolf and iTunes!

We've had a lot of incredible guests on the show before but it's rare that you get to sit down and talk to a legend, a first ballot hall of famer and in this episode we get to do just that when legendary theater and television director Jim Burrows stops by the calming shores of Sklarbro Country. Jim tells us about being taken in by Zsa Zsa Gabor in his early days, working with Andy Kaufman, and how difficult it was to write jokes for Norm on Cheers. He also talks about witnessing Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series home run, riding in a sidecar with Bruce Springsteen, and joins Randy & Jason for a round of Quick Hits. Plus, Richard Branson drops by to let us know his plans for the end of the world. You don't want to miss this classic episode with one of the most influential guests on the comedy genre of our time.

Like listener Julia, Bob is often offended and depressed by what major sign-making corporations deem to be "inspirational posters." Today he presents ideas for some more accurate and uplifting signs.

Join Scott Aukerman and Kulap Vilaysack as they reflect on the past 10 years of the Comedy Bang Bang: Standup show. Get a glimpse of what it is to be backstage at a Comedy Bang Bang show and hear some heartfelt messages recorded backstage at the 2012 Comedy Bang Bang Nativity Pageant from some amazing comedians such as Zach Galifianakis, Todd Glass, Jimmy Pardo, Jenny Slate, Patton Oswalt, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Brian Posehn, Anthony Jeselnik, and many more. We also encourage you to donate to the LA Food Bank. Special thanks to Audible for sponsoring this special episode and Robyn Von Swank for the amazing photos of the evening.

You know and love her from Ronna & Beverly, and now you can love the hilarious and talented Jamie Denbo even more with her candid talk about religion, gay cruises, and what mommy sometimes does to stay sane. Enjoy!

Ben Westhoff (LA Weekly Music Editor) and rapper Marcel Carrion join MC Nocando & Jeff Weiss to celebrate the dub anniversary of the classic West-Coast album The Chronic. The guys discuss what the album means to them, the cultural impact it had on fashion, and the never ending quotable lines such as that “Deeez Nuuuts.” They also talk about the iconic ”Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” video, how the album captured the reality of L.A. after the riots, and why some people still don’t like it.

We have found the perfect choice for our first TV movie! It’s a Lifetime movie that will soon be a classic, Liz & Dick! Paul goes through some Corrections & Omissions from Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2, Gigli, and lets us know what animal he would punch if he had the chance as he answers some viewer mail. Plus, a special interview with writer/director Jason Woliner about his recent t-shirt venture. Please help Jason by buying a shirt over at jeshirt.com.

Andrew Ti welcomes comedians Sean O’Connor and Noah Garfinkel for Cloud Atlas week on Yo, Is This Racist? Today they explain the racial fuck fest that is Cloud Atlas, talk about Halle Berry as Indian Party Guest, and Hugh Grant playing a savage. On a regular week you can leave us a question about something being racist at 323-389 RACE.