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The Boys and Engineer Brett pitch STEPHEN MALKMUS new songs for the show Flaked. To buy Hollywood Handbook merch on Amazon, go to Amazon.com and search PODSWAG.

Comedian Hannah Gadsby feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Hannah and Conan sit down to talk about her new show ‘Douglas,’ the pitfalls of self-deprecation, breaking the comedy code with ‘Nanette,’ reacting to her mother in the audience, and needing to not care. Plus, sparks fly between Conan and producer Matt Gourley as they once again Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821.

Erin Brockovich is an American legal clerk, consumer advocate, environmental activist, who was instrumental in building a case against The Pacific Gas and Electric Company of California. She joins Jonathan to discuss toxic water, environmental advocacy, standing against injustice, and more. You can find more at Follow Her on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/ErinBrockovichOfficial/ and on Twitter https://twitter.com/ErinBrockovich and find more at her website here: https://www.brockovich.com/

Stand-up comedian and stand up guy Handren Seavey join Howard and the crew to beat the heat with the latest charts! Handren talks about his pro skiing days and which water is the worst to get in your nose while they count down Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs. Plus, Howard debuts a revolutionary new film watching technique during the Movie Chart, and the gang discusses where to find passionate yogurteers and hidden criminals as they check out the Hot Picks.

Leah Bonnema and Ted Alexandro join Negin to talk about Trump’s recent trip to London, the national desensitization to mass shootings, and ask: what is our responsibility when it comes to travel?

Actor Anthony M. Lopez sits down with Cameron to discuss his roots in theatre, disabled actors being overlooked even for disabled roles, and online dating.

A surprising plot development makes Sue reconsider marrying Jude. Plus, Michael’s wife Martha returns to discuss this new intrigue.

Drag queen Nina West joins Dave and Matt live from DragCon 2019 to talk all about the revisionist history amongst the Drag Race girls, Miss Piggy and Miss Yvonne as inspirations and the Nina West Foundation! Plus, surviving extreme homophobia in college, crying at the booth and Dave and Matt take questions from the audience!

Sean and Hayes are joined by ERIN GIBSON, author of the new book Feminasty, to play a new variation on a favorite game.

Zach Reino, Sarah Claspell, and Beth Appel join Matt Besser this week for scenes about an unlikely green card marriage, deciding how to compost a dead relative, and an unenthusiastic Disney attendee. Later, they’ll settle an argument with a parking lot attendant, meet a gentleman goblin, and steal a valuable piece of art with a casual plan.

Brunch IS the worst meal of all! This week, Bryan discusses the official response to protests by parents over the inclusion of LGBTQ lessons in Birmingham, England, and the storm of misinformation that’s been fueling the whole debacle. Then, Erin touches briefly on a few pro-choice bills being put forward in certain states before diving into the yikes-athon that has been minister and Louisiana College’s Dean of Human Behavior Joshua Joy Dara’s comments regarding women’s bodies during a mandatory sermon and the ensuing attempt to cover the whole thing up.

Stand-up comedian and actor Bob Newhart feels anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bob sits down with Conan to share stories about meeting Don Rickles for the first time, sitting in for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, leaping from accounting to showbusiness, beautiful moments from The Bob Newhart Show, the danger of cynicism in comedy, and Chicago values. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail about an award that was named after him.

Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist, author, and activist, who joins Jonathan to shed light on the treatment of LGBTA in Russia. They discuss the strict anti-LGBTQA legislation that’s been passed, its impact on the day to day life of LGBTQA Russians, organizations to support that help support Russian queer community, and more. You can find more at Follow Masha on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/mashagessen Support Rusa LGBT here: https://rusalgbt.com/

Actress, writer and comedian Jamie Denbo (Beverly in LA, American Princess) joins Howard and the team with daughter Nola in tow to count down the latest pop culture charts! We’ll hear Billboard’s Heatseeker Albums while Jamie talks about the experiences that inspired her new show American Princess. Then, they tear down Hugo’s pop culture hangups and hear out young Nola’s take on the Aladdin remake during the Movie Chart, and Howard explores the ethics of a summah loophole as they check out a fresh batch of Hot Picks.

Jude agrees to stop asking Sue about marriage, but a knock at the door leads to more revelations and a confrontation between the two women competing for the stonemason’s heart.

Punk rock band Team Dresch sits down with Cameron to discuss the beginnings of the band, living in a punk house, and their favorite formative movies.

Matt Bomer, true star of stage and screen, joins Dave and Matt to talk about his upcoming film Papi Chulo, his Southern Baptist upbringing, riding on Brad Paisley’s tour bus and meeting his husband at a very intimate BBQ. Plus, binging all of Game of Thrones with a broken leg, Boys in the Band and Dave’s NKOTB experience.

Tom Thakkar and Seena Ghaznavi join Negin to give their reactions to Mueller’s press conference, run down the astonishingly long list of proposed abortion laws, and ask: should democrats do Fox News appearances? Also, plenty of talk about our nation’s 19th state.

Will Hines, Lennon Parham, and Katie Dippold join Matt Besser for scenes about finding shame in their stories, setting boundaries with a houseguest, and offering un-creepy compliments to strangers. Plus, a new homeowner gets confronted for their design choices, a human walker falls behind on his schedule, and a Disneyland info desk worker shares their philosophical perspective.

This week, Erin talks about Mississippi state representative Doug McLeod’s arrest for punching his wife in the face, all because she was undressing too slowly when he wanted to have sex. Then, surprise! The House passes The Equality Act, extending protections to LGBTQ workers, and Bryan discusses an analysis from Pew Research Center with statistics regarding the religiousness of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. Plus, actor Ryan O’Connell stops by to talk about his book-turned-Netflix show ‘Special,’ compartment syndrome, and the most alluring pundits.

KULAP VILAYSACK returns to help Sean and Hayes make their origin story documentaries.

Phoebe Robinson is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and ½ of Two Dope Queens. She joins Jonathan to breakdown their theories on Game of Thrones, the creation of Two Dope Queens, Phoebe’s early days in New York, the need for non white male voices in comedy, and more. You can find more at about Phoebe at her site https://www.phoeberobinson.com/ Follow Her on Twitter https://twitter.com/dopequeenpheebs and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dopequeenpheebs/

Comedian, actor, writer and so much more Wayne Federman (The History of Standup) joins Howard and the crew for this week’s Who Charted! Wayne taps into the local comic history while they count down Apple Music’s Top Songs. Plus, they guess the four audience quadrants and Wayne tries to convert Howard to the 4DX moviegoing experience with the Movie Chart, and the gang reviews upbeat tracks and the summah commandments during the Hot Picks.

Mr. LA Leather Elliot Musgrave sits down with Cameron to discuss working as a trainer, supporting partners of those who are transitioning, and the leather community.

Stand-up, writer, actor and certified bon vivant David Cross joins Scott to discuss his new comedy special “Oh, Come On!”, the origins of his surname, and potential epitaphs. Plus, basketball coach Louis Green shows up to seek new employment, and later, former prison inmate Dina Dennis stops by to hand out her specialty hot dogs.