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Comedian/actor/writer Paul F. Tompkins takes on hosting duties to interview the host of Shortwave, the voice of Grant Lee Buffalo, and the Gilmore Girls beloved town troubadour Grant-Lee Phillips. Grant-Lee talks about his writing process, the fear of possibly recording the final album, and transitioning from performing with a band to performing solo. Grant-Lee and Paul recall the Ice Storm performance at the world famous Whiskey A Go-Go New Year’s Eve show, discuss the similarities of performing comedy & music, and play a clip of them both performing The Doors classic “People Are Strange.” Plus, we are treated from some live songs from Grant-Lee’s new album “Walking In The Green Corn."

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.

Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey hear out a listener’s case and learn about the world of Antique Cars on today’s bonus episode of improv4humans. Strap in and have yourself some good clean historical fun!

Father John Misty AKA Josh Tillman joins Har Mar to reminisce about their magical mushroom ride on this week’s Nocturnal Emotions! Josh talks about his love of Yelp reviews, messing with his roommates with the help of Garageband, and his sassy dance moves on The Late Show with David Letterman. Josh also shares some embarrassing stories such as peeing on himself in a baseball game, sleeping on the streets of Chicago after a bad show, and having his childhood dream of becoming a poet crushed. Plus, the guys ruin various celebrity lives during Let’s Create A Show and play a game of Let Me Ruin Your Favorite Song with The Beatles’ “Run For Your Life.”

Chicago energy fills the air as one of the founding members of the Upright Citizens Brigade and fellow podcaster Matt Walsh returns on today’s episode of Sklarbro County! Matt tells us about working on the show Veep, being a sucker for Aaron Sorkin, and his sports/comedy Chicago Bears podcast Bear Down. We give Florida a break as Dan Van Kirk brings us some crazy stories involving Eric Andrews receiving death threats over Twitter and a Greenbrae burglar suing the 90-year-old homeowner for shooting him. Plus, an insane segment of Where’s The Headline and your Weekly Wahlberg. Be sure to pick up the Live From LA Podfest 2012 episode available now over at the Earwolf Store!

Welcome to the first episode of SHOTS FIRED, a weekly look into what’s good, what’s bad, and what’s weird in the world of hip-hop, hosted by music journalist Jeff Weiss and underground hip-hop star MC Nocando. Today the duo explore the meaning of the word “Fanute” coined by French Montana, talk about the history of Swag Dracula, and discuss the possibility of Nas using ghostwriters. Underground DJ (and co-founder of L.A. hip-hop mainstay The Low End Theory) the Gaslamp Killer drops by to tell us how he met Gonjasufi, describes getting his life together after hitting rock bottom, and plays some tracks off his latest album “Breakthrough.” New episodes drop Thursdays, so be sure to listen to Shots Fired on Earwolf.com and iTunes!

We’re excited to have a great young comic Sean Patton stop by the calming shores to punch waterfalls, kick some candy corn, and have some great conversation on today’s Sklarbro Country! Sean joins Randy & Jason to get into some sport stories about a Kentucky teen going from high school football mascot to star quarterback and yet another brothel sponsors a soccer team in Greece. Also, Sean talks about becoming sober after spending 500 dollars on one night of drinking, coming up in the comedy scene in New Orleans, being there when Hurricane Katrina hit, and how Sarah Silverman inspired him to start doing stand-up. Plus, Matthew McConaughey sharpens up his bongo work and calls in to tell us what the hell is going on with Lance Armstrong. Live Weak people, it’s Sklarbro Country!

If you’re curious about people’s digestive systems then today’s episode of improv4humans is for you! Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey give each other nick names, learn to listen & appreciate one another, and meet their curious neighbors. 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.

What better way to get ready for Halloween than a not-so-spooky movie? We find out what terrible movie received the most votes from listeners for worst Halloween movie, and answer some very important listener questions. Also, Paul advises us on lactose alternatives. Don't forget to submit new logos for the show!

The loveliest actress, Fiona Gubelmann whom you know from the awesome FX show, Wilfred, came by and charmed us all with discussions of haunted/stained hotel rooms, fear of flying, and her intense love of animals! We are smitten. Enjoy!

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Get juiced up for today’s Two Charted! Classic films, Mark Ruffalo, and Spice World are all up for discussion during Ku-Ku’s Top 5 Summah Movies Chart and Wie-Wie reveals his Summah obsession of Riff Raff during his Summah 2012 Tunes Chart. Join us as we reflect on all the lessons we learned from Summah 2012.

You know him from The League and The Dictator, Jason is a fabulous performer and improvisor and now we can count him as a favorite podcast guest! We talk near death experiences, how difficult it is to have a butt baby, and jigsaw puzzles! Enjoy!

With great luck and mojo comes this week’s Two Charted! Ku-Ku counts down her top 5 current TV shows & Wie-Wie counts down the top 5 papers he found in a kitchen drawer. We get scared about full New Jersey immersion, Howard wonders if he might be Nostradamus, and we learn how he taught defensive driving in Texas. Hit it!

The amazing Jon Daly drops by to get real weird on today’s Nocturnal Emotions! Jon catches up with Har Mar as he compares living in Los Angeles to living in New York, gives a recap of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, and both describe their experiences watching Yakov Smirnoff on Broadway. Also, Jon tells us some embarrassing stories from his early days working in a coffee shop about appearing nude in a straight to video horror film and one of the worst birthdays he’s ever had. Plus, the guys tell the origin story of Quentin Tarantino with a new segment called Let’s Create A Show!

Founder of the alt/punk group Throwing Muses, frontrunner of the alt band 50 Foot Wave, and old friend Kristin Hersh catches up with Grant-Lee on this week’s Shortwave. Kristin talks about how she decided to write her own memoir after a journalist insisted on moving in with her, describes her relationship with Betty Hutton, shares a story about being in an airport with Vic Chesnutt, and tells us how James Hillman knew she was going to be a musician at the age of 9. She also reads an excerpt from her daring memoir “Rat Girl.” Plus, we’re treated to a couple of live songs from her extensive catalogue including her latest solo record “Crooked.”

Turn the lights off, relax, and enjoy today’s smooth episode of improv4humans! Allow Zach Woods, Mike Mitchell, and Mike Hanford to entertain you with scenes involving an insect support group, Hollywood squirrels, and murderous sex organs. 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.

YES! Brody Stevens brings the positive energy to this week’s Sklarbro County! Brody has a close connection with sports as he tells us about playing baseball for Arizona State University, feeling like he’s pitching when doing stand-up, and how hanging with A-Rod lead to him coining the phrase “positive energy.” Florida remains the capital for insanity as Dan Van Kirk brings in some crazy stories which include a Florida couple having sex atop a restaurant table while children watched & a brother-sister duo claiming they were having sex when they were found in the bathroom of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame trying to steal TVs. Plus, Bruce Jenner gives us some Kardashian updates with a couple of voicemails.

The grizzled veteran and rookie father welcome actor/writer/father Jerry Collins to his very first podcast on this week’s Love, Dad! Jerry tells us about being involved with his son’s love for sports, how he deals with dads who live through their kids, and gives us his take on the anti-competitive structure of children's sports. Plus, Dave & Jeff talk to Jerry about play-dates, children’s health, and nutrition.

Yo, what up race cars! Jason & Randy Sklar join Andrew TI today to talk about the anti-French racism in Canada. Send in your questions on anything you think might be racist at 323-389 RACE.

Hip-Hop heads are in for a treat as Jensen Karp returns to use his musical expertise to break down the charts on today’s Who Charted! He schools us on Trap Music during the Top 5 Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop Songs Chart, drops some knowledge about the Blackout Haunted House with the Movie Chart, and reunites with Hermes the Chart Goose. Plus, Jensen discusses Riff Raff, tells us about Janet Jackson attending one of his Hot Karl shows, and shares a story about his awkward moment with Heather Graham.

Comedian, author, and filmmaker DC Pierson finds Jake’s pop culture g-spot on today’s in-studio edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! DC talks about making a custom rap for anyone who pre-orders his new book Crap Kingdom, explains how his sketch comedy group Derrick had to play against themselves in an unreleased sports sketch web series, and tells us a story about conversations from the Work It writers room. DC & Jake look at some clips which include; Alfonso Ribeiro’s Hip-Hop starter kit, L’Trimm’s “Cars That Go Boom,” and The Smiths on a children’s television show.

Rock legend Eli Braden drops by to talk about the world of ROCK!!!!!! on today’s in-studio edition of THE FOGELNEST FILES! Eli tells us about his involvement with the Howard Stern Show, plays a song he pitched to Ted Nugent, and shares a clip of him smoking the competition as a child on the game show D.B.’s Delight. Eli & Jake discuss Rock with some clips such as; Manakin on The Jerry Lewis Telethon, Al Jarreau’s music video for “Mornin’,” and KISS.

Join Matt Besser, Zach Woods, and Birthday Boys Mike Mitchell and Mike Hanford as they talk Mickey Mouse and reverse bullying in a Texas town with a naughty name.

This week's Comedy Bang Bang was recorded live at the South by Southwest Festival 2012 in Austin, Texas. Our guest for the prestigious affair is the one and only Tim Heidecker who shows off his prowess in comedy, music, and headwear. To comment on all the delicious cuisine Austin has to offer is Merrill Shindler, who just might have found a new best friend in Bob Ducca. And since we have Reggie Watts around to perform the theme song and music breaks, it only makes sense that we should challenge our guests to a Freestyle Rap Battle! A great big Texas-sized thank you to everyone who came out to the show!