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This week, Erin discusses the latest on abortion legislation during COVID-19 in Texas and Tennessee. Then, Bryan shares stories out of Poland: an update on the “LGBT-Free” zones, a gay couple that distributed rainbow facemasks, and a new bill criminalizing the teaching of sex education. Make a donation to Access Reproductive Care – Southeast here.

Director Lance Bangs joins Adam Scott Aukerman once again to really dig in to R.E.M.’s sixth studio album Green. They’ll talk about how the 1988 album’s release intentionally coincided with Election Day, the incorporation of the mandolin into R.E.M.’s sound, and which song has the most annoying video. Plus, they pick apart the layered vocals and share their fan club experiences.

Pascale R. Bos is an Associate Professor of Germanic Studies, Netherlandic Studies, and Comparative Literature at The University of Texas, Austin. Pre-social distancing, Jonathan and Pascal sat down together to talk about the Holocaust and WW2. In part 1 of our first ever 2 part episode, Jonathan and Pascale discuss how the term Holocaust came to be, the alarming statistics reflecting a surprising number of people who’ve never heard of the Holocaust, and examine how Hitler came into power. Tune in to next week’s episode for the conclusion of their incredible conversation!

Comedian Ron Funches feels grateful and excited to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ron and Conan sit down this week to talk about idolizing Dwayne Johnson, losing weight, having a deceptive voice, and the best place to get their toes done. Plus, Conan and Sona reveal the results of the Christmas puppy drawing contest.

The Boys welcome JEREMY LEVICK and RAJAT SURESH to the first episode of their new podcast Why Did This Get Made?

Author Glennon Doyle sits down with Cameron to discuss her new book “Untamed,” how she’s pivoted throughout life and career, and what it’s like being in the honeymoon phase with Abby Wambach.

Comic Fortune Feimster sits down with Cameron to discuss starting in improv at The Groundlings, learning how to date in her late twenties, and life with her fiancée.

Anthony Atamanuik, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a special 420 edition of improv4humans! They celebrate with scenes about emotional Vulcans, shutting down a snot show, and an offensive Teddy Ruxpin. Later, a shoe repair store remains open during the pandemic and low battery alerts compete for attention.

Take those exclamation points out of your emails, it’s time for a new Throwing Shade. First, Bryan talks about the non-discrimination measure signed into law by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam as well as the COVID-19 tent hospitals being run by Franklin Graham. Then, Erin discusses the uptick in domestic violence calls in Utah County, Utah and why it’s more than just “not good news”.

Jena Friedman and Michael Cruz Kayne join Negin to break down how coronavirus could affect voter turnout in November and their thoughts on celebrities putting out quarantine content. They also discuss Negin’s use of the phrase “you guys” and whether Jena’s viral Stephen Miller tweet was a joke or performance art.

Dr. Mark served as the Senior Policy Advisor to the White House Office of Science and Technology during the Obama administration working on the Ebola outbreak in 2014. At the Department of Health and Human Services and NASA, she was the first Senior Medical Advisor to the Office on Women’s Health. She joined Jonathan remotely to answer his questions on how coronavirus spreads, steps we can take to improve our immune system, and the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) for essential workers and those in the medical field on the front line fighting the war against COVID-19. Check out Dr. Mark’s book Stellar Medicine: A Journey Through the Universe of Women’s Health.

JASON MANTZOUKAS returns to answer How Did This Gets Made?

Musician Nicolle Maroulis sits down with Cameron to discuss No More Dysphoria their non-profit organization that helps transgender individuals pay for major aspects of their transition, elective surgeries during a pandemic, and their band Hit Like a Girl. You can donate to No More Dysphoria via PayPal to nomoredysphoria@gmail.com and learn more about it at www.nomoredysphoria.org.

Actress D’Arcy Carden feels hopeful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. D’Arcy and Conan sit down to talk about bringing Janet to life on The Good Place, meeting her comedic heroes, babysitting for Bill Hader, and being rewarded for working hard and not asking too much. Later, Conan takes a look at an old college photo with his team.

Soap star Greg Rikaart joins Matt and Dave to talk Drag Race reactions, landing his role on The Young and the Restless, and co-parenting (while recovering from coronavirus). Then, comedian and writer Caleb Hearon discusses growing up in Missouri, getting quote-tweeted by Chrissy Teigen, gay spaces in Chicago, and more.

Actor Jeff Goldblum feels…truthful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jeff and Conan sit down to chat about mini-orgasms, spousal criticism, pinky rings, raising comic children, and speaking in jazz. Plus, producer Matt Gourley reveals the results of the latest blind drawing contest, and Conan responds to a voicemail regarding proper elocution. Original air date: Feb. 24, 2019.

Will Hines, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Joel Spence and Johnny Meeks join Matt Besser for scenes about coping with a Christmas goodie shortage, auditioning with an awful voice, and talking up a minor injury for fast treatment. Plus, buying tickets for an uncool band, Abbey Road’s worst review, and more.

On this week’s Throwing Shade, Erin covers guidelines issued by Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that permit women to sleep separately from their husbands, but also recommend they wear makeup and suits while working at home. Then, Bryan gets into televangelist huckster Kenneth Copeland’s ridiculous schemes to profit off the virus via (among other things) channeling the “Wind of God” to cure the afflicted.

Comedian Mawaan Rizwan got his start creating YouTube sketches that turned his mother into a Bollywood Star. Now as an established writer and actor, he has written for Netflix’s “Sex Education” and can be seen in the upcoming “Two Weeks to Live” on Sky. In the fall of 2019, he joined Jonathan on his Road to Beijing tour opening in sold-out theaters across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. On a tour stop in Brisbane, Jonathan and Mawaan sat down to discuss his family’s immigration story, visiting Pakistan as an out adult, and how comedy has become a form of therapy for him. Follow Mawaan on Instagram and Twitter @MawaanR, subscribe to his YouTube channel, and visit mawaan.co.uk for updates on where to catch him live!

BESS KALB helps The Boys make Zoom versions of TV shows.

Filmmaker Alice Wu sits down with Cameron to discuss her new movie The Half Of It (coming to Netflix on May 1st), her first film Saving Face, and acknowledging that discomfort is sometime necessary to make art.

Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni join Dave and Matt to talk about pop culture in quarantine, the origin of their collaboration, and making their Quibi show Gayme Show! authentically queer. Plus, meeting longtime boyfriends, hooking up at a Betty Who concert, NYU dean dancing videos, and much more.

Joyelle Johnson and John F. O’Donnell join Negin to talk about why US unemployment is so high compared to other countries in the age of coronavirus and how Joyelle is going to get some of Jeff Bezos’ money. To get dressed or not? They get to the bottom of it and more dumb debates.

On this week’s Throwing Shade, Bryan discusses some of the accomplished trans individuals highlighted by PinkNews for Trans Visibility Day. Then, Erin covers the recent attempts by state governments to use the pandemic to exert control over women by designating abortion services as non-essential.

Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, and Carl Tart join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll go behind the scenes of Rocky III, present a Star Wars book report, and discover Mona Lisa’s secret. Plus, an exclusive interview with NBA Hall of Famer Sidney Moncrief inspires scenes about pushing for a new nickname and getting dragged by your heroes.