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On this week’s improv4humans, Matt Besser and Aman Adumer attempt to bridge the generational gap by sharing pop culture from their respective eras, inspiring scenes about setting money aside for the hard drugs, the pressure of becoming a Naruto ninja, getting hit by a bird on a rollercoaster, and more.

This week on Getting Curious, we’re traveling back to Early China with Professor Jue Guo. She and Jonathan discuss dynasties, empires, early instances of written language, and so much more. And because curiosity can’t always be contained to 40 minutes—okay, more like an hour and fifteen minutes—we’re planning a follow-up episode with Professor Guo. Make sure to jot down your questions about Early China as you listen, and keep an eye out on our social media accounts for a chance to have them featured in part two! Jue Guo is an Assistant Professor at Barnard College in New York City. She is a social and cultural historian of Early China (terminus ante quem ca. 3rd century CE), with a geographical focus on southern China. For more information on her work, check out www.barnard.academia.edu/JueGuo.

Drag comedian Bob the Drag Queen sits down with Cameron to discuss comedy club beginnings, holding various odd jobs to get by, and feeling that you’re special.

Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer feel zippy and super-duper excited, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Angela and Jenna sit down with Conan to talk about revisiting The Office with their hit podcast Office Ladies, why it’s important to treat interns fairly, and how their onscreen proximity led to a lifelong friendship. Plus, Conan hears a voicemail from his fantasy lover.

Comedian, actor and co-host of How Did This Get Made? Jason Mantzoukas joins Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss the best covers of R.E.M.’s discography. Jason talks about his journey in and out of the fandom, the importance of lyrics vs. vocals, and his Top 10 R.E.M. songs. Plus, we’ll find out what Adam would have named his band before they get into the best R.E.M. covers out there.

SHAUN DISTON helps The Boys say goodbye to Earwolf.

Maz Jobrani and Shalewa Sharpe join Negin to share their thoughts on the vaccine rollout and the different approaches to schools reopening in red and blue states. They also discuss the allegations made against Andrew Cuomo and whether they should even be talking about CPAC.

Pete Hulne, Paul Vaillancourt, and Pat Finn of legendary improv team Beer Shark Mice join Matt Besser this week for scenes about taking big artistic swings, meeting Springsteen in the backwoods, native Chicagoan greetings, and much more.

We read your Instagram comments. We saw your clamoring for more information on the stunning painting behind Jonathan’s couch—and the artist behind the work. This week, we’re satisfying your curiosity (and ours!) with a conversation between Jonathan and the abstract expressionist painter and writer A’Driane Nieves. A’Driane shares how she developed her art practice, why she’s partial to acrylic paints and massive canvases, what she sees as a more equitable art world, and so much more. A’Driane Nieves is an interdisciplinary abstract artist, speaker, writer, and the founder of the Tessera Arts Collective and Abstractions Magazine.

Actor, producer, and writer Paul Reubens feels fantastic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul and Conan sit down to talk about wanting to join the circus, the letter Paul wrote to Walt Disney, remembering Phil Hartman, and anxiety over getting recognized. Later, Conan and Sona go head to head with a podcast pop quiz.

Actor Mike Myers feels prehensile about being Conan O’Brien’s friend Mike sits down with Conan to talk about treating the audience as the boss, sharing his iconic comedic filmography with his kids, and the “cinema bleak” of Canada. Later, Conan gets frantic with a one-off segment titled “Maybe I’m As Big a Nerd As Gourley”.

Actor Rob Lowe feels optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rob and Conan sit down to talk about advice from Cary Grant and Paul Newman, what’s in store with Rob’s new podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe, and which Supreme Court justice Rob considers a friend. Plus, Conan reviews submitted pieces of risqué fan art. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Actor and comedian John Cleese feels it is morally imperative to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to talk about his new book Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide, writing essays on the subject of time, and favorite philosophical definitions of humor. Plus, Conan finds kinship in a photograph of a mailbox that bears his likeness.

Comedian and actor Fred Armisen feels productive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Fred sits down with Conan to talk about approaching life from a drummer’s mentality, being a tech wiz, and hating the beach. Later, Conan responds to an issue with show merchandise as he and his team Review the Reviewers.

Comedian Mike Birbiglia feels terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike sits down with Conan to talk about taking advantage of his many ailments, not being the class clown, and giving back to the community with Tip Your Waitstaff. Plus, Conan provides another taste of his spinoff podcast focusing on well-endowed historical figures.

In the months after the events of SiriusXM: Endgame when “the snap” caused fifty percent of all Earwolf podcasts to disappear, Matt Besser is living in an idyllic radio landscape of his own making alternating between the original days of radio broadcasts; shock jock zoo radio; and most notably the legendary DJ known as Wolfman Jack. As Matt enters new decades encountering different radio tropes, Brett the Sound Engineer and former Earwolf producer, Dana Wickens begin to suspect that things are not as they seem.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations, featuring clips from Episode #31 with Clea DuVall, Episode #133 with Alice Wu, Episode #27 with Brittani Nichols, Episode #85 with Madeleine Olnek, and Episode #84 with Fawzia Mirza.

Actress Jane Lynch feels chosen and honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jane sits down with Conan to talk about throwing a track suit on seething rage with her character Sue Sylvester on Glee, making film history with Christopher Guest, and going to where the love is. Plus, Conan asks for a favor involving a lost cell phone and a potential murder.

Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kenan and Conan sit down to talk about the importance of manners, a shared love of biking, and Kenan’s new self-titled television series. Plus, Conan considers his own personal clothing brand.

Actor and comedian David Spade feels sort of excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to talk about learning the ropes while working at Saturday Night Live, texting with Norm Macdonald, and memories of his father. Plus, Conan and Sona go head-to-head with a Big Dick History pop quiz.

Comedians Vicky Kuperman and T.J. join Negin to analyze why Neera Tanden’s confirmation process has been so difficult. They also talk about how people reacted to Rush Limbaugh’s death and why “speaking ill of the dead” is frowned upon.

This week, Bryan and Erin update us on two of the worst things about the world today – Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese and Ted Cruz – before diving into their ‘ssues. First, Erin discusses another new “heartbeat bill” in South Carolina banning abortion, but also unexpected good news in the way of a study about the effectiveness of medical abortions via telemedicine. Later, Bryan shares a Queerty article detailing the struggles and monumental influence of black LGBTQ+ performers in shaping modern music.

We love going off script for Getting Curious, but we’re staying on it with this week’s guest: the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated writer, director, actress, and author Emerald Fennell. She and Jonathan discuss her latest project and directorial feature film debut PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, her role as Camilla Parker Bowles on THE CROWN, and so much more. PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, nominated for three Golden Globe awards, is a comedy thriller that centers on a woman, played by Carey Mulligan, who is traumatized by an event in her past and sets out for revenge. There are a few spoilers in the first segment of this episode, but we’ll give you a heads up before each one. And the film, released by Focus Features, is available on demand, so if you want to see it before listening to the episode, we’ll see you back here in 1 hour and 54 minutes. Finally, because this film addresses sexual assault, we want to be clear that we’ll be discussing this topic and, more generally, representations of trauma in popular culture, during this part of the episode. You can follow Emerald on Twitter @EmeraldFennell.

Adam Conover and Peppermint join Negin to discuss Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger’s break with Trump and the unhinged reaction it inspired in his family. They also break down why Texas is struggling with plunging temperatures and the kind of love that makes people happiest.

On this week’s ATTITUDES! Bryan discusses the encrypted messaging app Telegram after far-right groups, kicked off other platforms, have sprung back up using it to spread disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine (which does NOT make you gay). Then, Erin talks about a bill proposed by Tennessee lawmakers which would give men the ability to file injunctions stopping an abortion.