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Erin is back from Houston to share a spontaneous moment of positivity on this week’s Throwing Shade! She and Bryan give their Golden Globes retrospective before diving into the latest stories. Erin discusses the horrifying report about a woman at an Arizona hospice center who was repeatedly raped and gave birth while in a vegetative state and the resulting investigation and resignation of CEO Bill Timmons. Then, Bryan shines a light on the immediate action by the new Democratic House to introduce rules providing job security to LGBTQ staff on Capitol Hill.

Jodi Picoult is an American writer & was awarded the New England Bookseller Award for fiction in 2003, who currently has approximately 14 million copies of her books in print worldwide, translated into 34 languages. She joins Jonathan to talk the process of writing, what goes into being a successful author, tackling tough subjects, and more. Find Jodi’s work at https://www.jodipicoult.com/. She’s on Twitter https://twitter.com/jodipicoult and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodipicoult/

Comedian and chart captain Steven Brody Stevens joins Howard and Young Kev to dissect the modern comedy special on a brand new Who Charted! Brody helps count down Shazam’s Top 5 Songs while he and Howard plan a trip down under and spill the beans on lost podcast episodes. Then, we’ll hear about the John Cena element plus a very special Transformers Trapper Keeper during the Movie Chart, and Howard soliloquizes on the divergences between the rap and rock scenes as they count down their Hot Picks.

Welcome all WOMPsters to the new year! Marissa and Listler ring in 2019 with child psychologist Dr. Bill Doyle (Ben Rodgers of Ghosted, Workaholics, Comedy Bang! Bang!). Dr. Doyle talks about why he said no to Oprah, what caused his PTSD, and which kid at Marina Del Rey High has the most complicated problems. Plus, Dr. Doyle provides semi-professional insight for “Listler’s Love Lockdown” before reflecting on a foray into the music biz and his biggest missed opportunities during “Spotlight On.”

Negin is joined by Matt Rogers, Leah Bonnema, Baratunde Thurston, Jody Avirgan, Jason Selvig, and Davram Stiefler to consider questions such as: What does it mean for people to be charming? Will millennials save the institution of marriage? Are we all just selling ourselves online?

Comedian, author, and host Beth Lapides joins Dave and Matt for the beginning of 2019 to chat astrology, never dating, and her show Uncabaret. Plus, being married to someone gay-identifying, gay men going down on women, and more!

Michael is joined by Another Period co-star Paget Brewster to read an intimate scene between the notorious cousins following an incident with Sue’s gossipy classmates.

The Boys and BANG RODGMAN have a little fun making a Choose Your Own Adventure episode.

Guest co-host Eliza Skinner is back for a threepeat on this week’s Throwing Shade! Eliza and Bryan usher in the new year with stories of dating, hookups and breakups before getting into the hottest topics. First, we’ll hear about the resignation of Grindr’s director of communications in response to CEO Scott Chen’s Facebook post that marriage is between a man and a woman. Then, they’ll get into a comprehensive new report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research explaining why the gender gap is actually worse than we think it is and why it disproportionately affects women of color.

Katie Couric is an American journalist and author. She has hosted shows for every major television network, including Katie, Today, CBS Evening News, and 60 Minutes. She joins Jonathan to discuss her long career in journalism, how she uses her voice and various platforms to showcase different perspectives, empowering others through her work, the current political climate, and more. Find Katie’s work at https://katiecouric.com/ She’s on Twitter https://twitter.com/katiecouric and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/katiecouric LIsten to the Couric Podcast here: http://www.couricpodcast.com/

Comedian/actress/writer Megan Beth Koester joins Howard and the crew for the first Whooch of 2019! Megan talks about her audiobook ‘The Indignities of Being a Woman,’ the best worst apartment tours on YouTube, and cracking the eBay algorithm while they count down the Music Chart. Later, we’ll find out who Megan’s celebrity sound-a-like is during the Movie Chart, and the gang rings in the new year with a deep dive into e-commerce power selling and a fresh set of Hot Picks.

Please enjoy this re-release of the very first WOMP It Up! Broadcasting LIVE from the Marina Del Ray Public Library, everybody’s favorite intern Marissa Wompler and her teacher/mentor/co-host/former sniper, Charlotte Listler bring you the first episode of Marissa’s new school project podcast WOMP IT UP! Marissa’s one-time flame Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas) joins them to dish on everything that’s happening at Marina Del Ray Public High School in his signature segment “Gutterballing with Eric Gutterman.” Later, Marissa & Listler put the Spotlight On: Dr. Lionel Drioche (Seth Morris) and learn what it’s like leading the theatre department of Marina Del Ray High. Finally, Listler answers love questions from loyal listeners during “Listler’s Love Lockdown.”

Sean and Hayes talk to ADAM CONOVER about ruinsing everything.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations from 2018!

ADAM PALLY joins The Boys again to record some promotional bumpers for his show Champaign ILL.

Jude the Obscure is getting hot, and Michael is all aflutter!

Iconic director and screenwriter Andrew Fleming (The Craft, Hamlet 2) joins Matt and Dave this week to talk dinner parties with Dolly Parton, working on her new Netflix series, and tearing something down to build something beautiful. Plus, living life like a telenovela, how to have a good threesome, sharing custody of a corgi and more!

Negin is joined by Dan Pashman who presents a tale of identity, politics, and food. This story of a woman searching for her roots through the meals of her home country originally aired as episode 255 of The Sporkful on Stitcher.

Guest Co-host Eliza Skinner joins Bryan again this week to talk Janet Jackson’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more! First, they discuss the decision by Congress to make its members pay out of pocket for sexual harassment lawsuits and question why on earth they were ever allowed to do that in the first place. Plus, we get the latest in robot news before they get into the Italian government’s attempt to block the distribution of a survey meant to research homophobia, racism, and sexism for allegedly “promoting sexual fluidity.”

Enjoy volume 5 of improv4humans with Matt Besser’s best of music scenes, featuring music from Noah Gundersen, Colleen Green, Michael Dean Damron, St. Lenox, Ben Lee, Pedro The Lion, Sarah Shook, The Milk Carton Kids, Murder By Death, and Hop Along. Their music inspires scenes about inappropriate displays of grief, faking an adult epiphany, a homesick space colonist and much more. Be a good humon, and support these musicians by purchasing music off their websites.

Nimrod “Max” Eisenberg is one of the pioneers of medical clowning in Israel and has been part of the Dream Doctors Project since 2003. He joins Jonathan to talk the power & philosophy behind clowning, using clowning & humor as therapy, his work in the Dream Doctors Project, and more! Find Nimrod’s work at https://www.facebook.com/DreamDoctorsProject . Find Dream Doctors Project on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamdoctorsproject/. For more music from Quiñ head to TheQuinCat.com. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Also Twitter and Facebook. Catch Jonathan on Queer Eye streaming now on Netflix.

Comedian and host of improv4humans Matt Besser joins Howard, Brett, and Kev to celebrate four hundred and twenty episode of Who Charted! Matt brings his 420 expertise to the table with the Best Songs to Listen To While High as we discover the origin of Young Kev’s podcast infiltration spree. Plus, Besser shares the story of his worst trip ever during a special stoner Movie Chart, and the gang must work together to beat a Sublime Escape Tune as they zoom past Checkpoint Santa. Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas! Marissa and Listler are bringing you a very special Listler’s Love Lockdown, then released from behind the Paywall for you holiday in enjoyment, The Christmas Womptacular! Originally release Dec 18, 2012.

Negin begins a much needed a holiday break in this episode featuring an cast of Fake The Nation All Stars. Negin is joined by Catie Lazarus, Benari Poulten, Carolyn Castiglia, Sydnee Washington, and Alissa Walker to talk about the beautifully complicated subject of having, raising, and genetically modifying children.

Writer Ira Madison III sits down with Cameron to discuss going to Catholic school, how sometimes coming out means giving up privilege, and the childhood activities that predicted their career paths.