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You can't get three guests better than Matt Walsh, Dave Holmes, and Howard Kremer. Unfortunately, for much of the time at least one of them is missing. Radio Disney sends over one of their most famous DJ's, Lil' Timmy, who brings up some tremendously upsetting information. Dave Holmes presents us with one of the most carefully thought-out and well crafted characters since the history of characters, and Matt Walsh lets us in on what aliens want to know about our world.

This week's Professor Blastoff is the perfect accompaniment for your workout. Our guest is Alex Shady who is an expert on disease and who shares with us the scary reality of viral pandemics, the progress being made in curing once-fatal diseases, and tips for avoiding disease. Be sure to wash your hands before you listen, and check with a doctor if you've been to any Billy Joel concerts lately.

It only took Scott twelve, count 'em, TWELVE episodes to get an Emmy nominee on the show! And that nominee is the fine sir Jon Hamm. He talks about being famous, blah blah blah, and assists El Chupacabra by helping him advertise pajamas. Howard Kremer talks about his love of music, and his love of the town of Austin, TX, while Bobby Bottleservice talks about his love of alcohol and women. Plus, Doug Loves Movies!

Jimmy Pardo is the host of his own show, Never Not Funny, so one would assume that he'd be a good host of Comedy Bang Bang. Well, one would be right! Except for the boring politicians he had on, the show is absolutely phenomenal. Representative Richard Martin and his wife Jazz slow the pace down a bit, but Paul Stanley from KISS brings his rocking attitude in to bring the energy back. All of this plus music from Garfunkel & Oates, a Half-Assed Sports Report, and Doug Loves Movies.

You’ll be screaming “HE HAS RISEN” because this week, Rafflecast Presents: Building The Track with Har Mar Superstar! Listen as they lay down a dope track in 20 minutes about our lord and savior JESUS!!!! (Thanks to Cyrus Ghahremäni and Brett Morris for providing the studio and guitar for today’s episode!)

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For nearly a decade, Gigli has been a go-to punchline for hack comedians. Does it hold up to it's bad movie reputation? Danielle Schneider joins us this week to deconstruct one of the most monumentally bad movies of the millennium. This movie is garbage on every level, from the painfully awkward acting to the politically incorrect plot. Head over to Netflix Instant to see for yourself, and then join us to learn How Did This Get Made?!

Ronna & Beverly teach Harris Wittels the meaning of life. Beverly has a new friend. http://www.earwolf.com/episode/harris-wittels/

It’s time for the gang to rush, strike, and belch their way through a couple of guards as they continue their journey to find their gear! Amarth Amon (Brian Posehn) is first to deliver a devastating strike, Blackee Green (Blaine Capatch) sits back to decide what his next move will be, Mildred Maxton (Sarah Guzzardo) wonders if they should take a guard hostage, Bartho Shett (Ken Daly) thinks cleaving rocks, Ell Ryan (Gerry Duggan) unleashes the wrath of winter, and dungeon master (Mr. Sark) guides them along the way. Plus, the gang recalls some crazy shit that happened on a previous D&D adventure featuring a Sir Robin Masters.

Whispers are used as the gang finally stumbles upon the collector’s control room. While figuring out what their next move will be, Amarth Amon (Brian Posehn) & Mildred Maxton (Sarah Guzzardo) surprise each other by switching roles and Blackee Green (Blaine Capatch), Bartho Shett (Ken Daly) & Carn (Mr. Sark) eagerly wait to see the possible action unfold near the 2 hostages. There will be ear plugging, tears and more of Blaine’s ads!

We all know which holiday we're celebrating on Thursday, but do we know WHY we're supposed to celebrate it and HOW to give thanks? This week on Professor Blastoff we give you the ultimate pre-Turkey appetizer of historical knowledge and thoughtful discourse on the neurological behavior involved in gratitude. Pass the gravy!

This week's theme on Comedy Bang Bang is well-adjusted adults who take criticism well and never had issues being accepted as adolescents. Sleepwalker Mike Birbiglia shares with us, in Mike Birbiglia-style detail, how he and Nathan Lane became friends, what it's like to do comedy at a college, and how close he was to becoming a world class break dancer. Songstress Henry Phillips sings about the joys of Los Angeles, how much he enjoyed high school, and how to just say 'Oops' when something goes awry. Punk-Billionaire-Genius Mark Zuckerberg shares some data with Scott regarding their shared love of The Beatles, The Big Lebowski, and Asian women. Pop culture aficionados will enjoy a rare trailer for the film Nowhere Boy, which is one short game of Fortunately Unfortunately away from a fantastic round of plugs. Enjoy, and while I've got you here, you should go check the Earwolf Store for awesome t-shirts and downloads!

With Ell Ryan’s (Gerry Duggan) disappearance, the gang decides to follow the survivors who have mistaken them for collectors. Ermine the survivor (Mr. Sark) guides Amarth Amon (Brian Posehn), Mildred Maxton (Sarah Guzzardo), Blackee Green (Blaine Capatch), and Bartho Shett (Ken Daly) to their underwater sanctuary. Plus, Sark tells us a story about some crazy shit that happened to him regarding an espionage themed role playing game that still creeps Brian out to this day.

A large rift has left the gang stranded on the sinking ship. Amarth Amon (Brian Posehn) and Mildred Maxton (Sarah Guzzardo) must lash together the remaining wreckage to sail off into safety. Before they depart, Blackee Green (Blaine Capatch), Bartho Shett (Ken Daly), and Ell Ryan (Gerry Duggan) explore the ship for food and supplies. What does the dungeon master (Mr. Sark) have in store for them next? Will they survive? Can the spirit bear swim? Listen to find out! Plus, the gang shares a coconut filled tale of a past shipfucked D&D adventure.

For the first time in 2013 the Blastoff crew is back in the hatch! Kyle and Tig describe their torrid love affair in New York, and then they discuss motherhood, diarrhea, and Seinfeld impressions. They then welcome fan and friend Daniel Alberto to the show. He discusses his life in high school and how he navigates those mercurial waters. It’s a funny and poignant talk about the perils and joys of youth. Don’t miss it Blastronauts.

More of the mysterious ship is unraveled as the gang moves forward in their adventure. Amarth Amon (Brian Posehn), Blackee Green (Blaine Capatch), Mildred Maxton (Sarah Guzzardo), Bartho Shett (Ken Daly), Ell Ryan (Gerry Duggan) are lead by the dungeon master (Scott Robison) as they search high and low for their gear. Will they take the stealthy route or go out guns blazing? Oh yeah, there will be nudity.

We watched Leprechaun in the Hood, as you probably expected we would. Kumail Nanjiani is our guest, and he put this bad movie to the test. I realize these rhymes aren't great, but this movie isn't exactly first rate. Contain your howls and shrieks, and we'll see you back here next week!

You are either listening to Professor Blastoff, or entering a new dimension. We're not sure which one it is. We are also unsure if it is the forth dimension, fifth dimension, or one of hundreds of multiverses you are entering. And we cannot guarantee that in this dimension your junk will retain the same size and shape that it does in the third dimension. Or if dementia is somehow related to the concept of dimensions. But that which we do know will be given to you in easy, memorable riddle form. So listen ahead, and don't be afraid to look up once in a while.

Can you make a video game out of a movie? In this case, no! Jenny Slate joins us to discuss Super Mario Bros. the movie on this week’s How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Bumbershoot! We cover everything from the alternate dinosaur infested dimension, the absence of gold coins, Mojo Nixon’s odd cameo as a Goomba, and the fact that Mario & Luigi are not brothers in the movie. Plus, we hear what the gang was doing when the movie came out in theaters during our Q&A.

Have you ever endured an aggressive tickling before? Andy Daly, Stephanie Allynne, and Chris Kula are here to improvise some scenes inspired by a listener’s cupcake eating competition incident, Stuff You Missed In History Class, and Oscar Pistorius. It’s enough to make you feel even better baby! 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!

Unfortunately, Tom Lennon had a hard time getting to the show on time. Fortunately, the new announcer Lil' Gary was there to keep the pace up. In between Gary's shouts of confusion, you'll hear some hi-larious jokes by Matt Braunger and hear about Matt Walsh's new business plans.

As the year winds down, let us revisit some of the highlights from Comedy Bang Bang in 2011. Joined by audience favorite Paul F. Tompkins, Scott Aukerman is counting down numbers ten through six of the viewer selected top episodes of the year. Check back in on Thursday to hear which episodes topped the list and we will see you next year at the movies!

Parks and Recreation’s Aziz Ansari returns for today’s special election episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Aziz talks about the inspiration behind his tour Buried Alive, the cast on Parks & Rec, and being scared of Gout. Bob Odenkirk, Mike Hanford, and Neil Campbell stop by to reunite with Scott as the political parodists The Washington Monugents to tickle some ribs and kick out some topical jams. Also joining us is political commentator Pat Buchanan who tells us his feelings on this election and plays a game of Would You Rather?

The crew is back in the hatch! They talk about Tig’s blossoming relationship with her personal trainer and they create a scoreboard for jokes. Then they welcome Andrew Shaver, a US Army Sergeant, to talk about the military and war. He shares stories about dealing with buffoonery in the ranks, camaraderie, and the difficulties in re-acclimating to civilian life. They also discuss military food, jargon, and the need for more PTSD research. If you’d like to learn more about helping returning soldiers you can visit here. Listen up Blastronauts!

The hatch has perfect composition on today’s Professor Blastoff. The hosts discuss why Tig would make a great sideline reporter, the best Neil Diamond songs, and losing cool points in front of fans. Then wonderful comedian and avid photographer, Steve Agee, comes on and talks about touring with Tig, MySpace pages, and the myth of “trying to hard”. He explains how he got into photography, the epidemic of selfies, and his nervousness over being a wedding photographer for friends. Then it’s time for another epic edition of “Name That Punky”! Listen to this while you hike and look for a perfect photo at sunset.