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Comedians Paul F. Tompkins and Rhea Butcher join Negin to discuss the recent celebrity college admissions scandal, if firing Tucker Carlson would actually matter, then give their take on which superhero has the least personality. The answer might surprise you!

Jessica McKenna, Horatio Sanz, James Adomian, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser LIVE from SXSW! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about dogs performing famous movie scenes, a Boy Scout going for their drone merit badge, and an engagement ring-themed dinner. Plus, a cool kid loses his frosted tips, a focus group works on improving the experience of drinking water, and wedding guests bond over avocado facts.

New coffee policies, celebrity college scandals, mind-numbing permit problems and more await on this week’s Throwing Shade! Bryan talks about protests at an English school over the inclusion of LGBTQ books and reads stories of the pure insanity that has been queer sex education submitted by listeners. Then, Erin takes aim at the corporations cashing in on International Women’s Day by way of “brand activism,” and the incredible hypocrisy of those companies that just don’t take enough care of their employees. Plus, recommendations!

Tammy Baldwin is the Junior US Senator from Wisconsin & was the first openly gay woman to be elected to Congress. She joins Jonathan to talk about her involvement in American politics, being the first openly gay Senator, the power of representation in government, how to have an active role in local, state, & federal government, and more. Find Senator Baldwin’s work at https://www.baldwin.senate.gov and she’s on Twitter https://twitter.com/SenatorBaldwin

Howard is re-joined by Natasha Leggero this week to share their biggest, Brody-est memories and to reflect on the speakers and stories from Brody’s memorial at The Comedy Store.

Brace yourselves, WOMPsters! This week’s guest is the fabled Duncan Petway (Tim Meadows of SNL, Schooled), father of Listler’s child as well as her former flame. Marissa comes to grips with Duncan’s bold reentry into Listler’s life as he explains the timing of his return, why he’s come back, and what went so badly the first time around. Plus, Duncan takes aim at foreign phrases during “What’s Cheesing You?” and offers advice on shacking up for “Listler’s Love Lockdown”. Finally, Listler turns Marissa’s world upside down by making a profound, life-altering decision.

Author Jacob Tobia sits down with Cameron to discuss writing a memoir (Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story), having 300% gender, and bugs.

Writer and prince of gay Twitter Sam Greisman joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about Pete Davidson’s attractiveness, tracking Lindsay Lohan, class-wide cocaine problems and more! Plus, gay fraternities, Ariana Grande’s BDE and we Skype with Matt in Vancouver to talk about his pilot, the MJ documentary and the passing of Luke Perry.

Jude and Arabella meet for the first time since her marriage. The emotional S&M ensues.

Marissa continues her efforts to Kondo her life clean by welcoming return guest and previous love of her life Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas)!. During “Hot Topix”, Gutterballs catches us up to speed on his latest growth spurt as well as why he never picked up the phone to call Marissa. Plus, we’ll hear about the deceitful games Marissa’s been trying to play during “What’s Cheesing You”, and later, Marissa offers a heartfelt apology before learning of a devastating betrayal.

Howard, Brett, and Kevin take this week to share their favorite memories of Brody Stevens. We will miss you, Brody.

Musical guest 88 Fingers Louie joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, Betsy Sodaro, Adam McCabe, and Matt Besser! 88 Fingers Louie plays songs that inspire scenes about a gameshow for selling out, the sexual act all men are too afraid to ask for, and apologizing to turn the tables on a bully. Plus, we’ll find out who still eats boogers at a school reunion, what really happened to Van Gogh’s ear, and which dish at the Last Supper was Jesus’s favorite.

Bryan and Erin whip out their best pranks and rudest tidbits from ‘A Star Is Born’ before getting into the latest news flashes on this week’s Throwing Shade! First, Erin talks about the recent loosening of a rule by Virgin Atlantic that requires female flight attendants to wear makeup and dresses – but also all of the other airlines with even more stringent impositions. Then, Bryan discusses New Jersey’s new law that makes it the second state to require schools teach LGBTQ history, plus the “no promo homo” laws that are still on the books in many others.

Writers Jessie Gaskell and Mike Sweeney feel hungry and starving, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Jessie and Mike sit down with Conan to talk about their new show ’Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast,’ moving to the second floor, office snacks, and Gene Simmons.

The Boys give WEIRD AL a taste of his own medicine for making fun of songs.

Dr. Stan Tatkin is author of the new book We Do, he returns to talk with Jonathan about relationships, couples therapy, what goes into forming a functional relationship, the physical effects of a bad relationship, determining happiness, stress, and more.

HEATHER ANNE CAMPBELL helps The Boys make a video game.

Creator Chris Nee sits down with Cameron to discuss starting at Sesame Street, “babysitting” millions of American children, and feeling like a kid at the adults’ table.

Comedian Liza Treyger sits down with Dave and Matt this week for a late-90s pop throwback chat about her love of the Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, and more! Plus, having an incredible foursome, witchy therapy and Matt calls in from the set of his new pilot in Vancouver!

Natasha Leggero joins Michael for a special live reading of Jude at Sketchfest in San Francisco.

Negin is joined by comedian J.R. Havlan and rapper MC Frontalot to discuss Trump’s trip to North Korea and Warren’s campaign forgoing traditional fundraising methods. Then they examine the merits of quantifying women’s achievements, particularly in comedy writers’ rooms.

Comedian Pete Holmes feels frustrated but honored to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Pete and Conan sit down this week to chat about their shared Boston lineage, pulling out the dad energy, finding silliness in the world around them, and Pete’s new special ‘Dirty Clean’. Plus, Conan checks in with his producer Matt Gourley to get an update on the State of the Podcast. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Ali Ghandour, Ryan Rosenberg, Jacob Womack, Joel Jenson, Jessica Jean Jardine, and Ronnie Adrian of The Dragons join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a child giving testimony for a fake illness, the search for an all-purpose hat, and a musician who wants people to experience his music with all of their senses. Plus, a musical Confrontation Corner inspires a scene about begging for prayers, and company higher ups struggle to fire an employee.

Bryan and Erin return from their tour to bring you the latest buzz! First, we’ll hear the uplifting story of the first school exclusively for transgender pupils opening in Pakistan. Then, Erin discusses the Trump administration’s gage rule on doctors providing abortion referrals plus the humiliating ‘awards’ given out to the Tremper High School cheerleading team.

Negin is joined by comedians Dave Hill and Jena Friedman to discuss a recent white-haired addition to the 2020 presidential race, updates on the Mueller investigation, and Amazon’s recent decision to no longer move to NYC.