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Bryan, Erin and Sam swap tales of uncontrollable bowels as they dive into this week’s headlines! First, Erin addresses a story coming out of Utah about a Mormon mother who lost her temple recommend for breastfeeding at church. Then, Bryan walks us through the troubling experience of a gay man who was kicked out of a Las Vegas hotel pool for wearing Speedo-like swim briefs.

Marissa and Listler are joined once again by Marissa’s stepdad Seth Wompler (Brian Huskey)! We’ll hear everybody’s safe words and all about Marissa’s latest heartbreak during “Hot Topix.” Then, “What’s Cheesing You?” forces Marissa to deal with her queasiness around The Greatest Showman while Seth and Listler explore continuums of expression. Plus, Seth opens up about what he’s afraid to show to the world during “Spotlight On.”

Reese Witherspoon is an actress, producer, entrepreneur, and author of the newly released Whiskey in a Teacup, who joins Jonathan to talk British Baking Challenge, the work-life balance of social media, lady-entrepreneurship, the creation of Big Little Lies, the need to create better acting roles for all women, and more. Find Reese’s new book Whiskey in a Teacup at http://www.whiskeyinateacupbook.com/ She’s on Twitter https://twitter.com/RWitherspoon and Instagram on https://www.instagram.com/reesewitherspoon/. 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. Call in with your curious questions at 323-606-9351.

Dr. Amy Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parent child relationships, parental alienation, and child emotional abuse who joins Jonathan to discuss the signs and causes of parental alienation, how it affects children, and how to avoid it. Find Dr. Amy Baker’s work at https://www.amyjlbaker.com. 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. Call in with your curious questions at 323-606-9351.

Actor, stand-up comedian, and podcast host Jimmy Pardo (Never Not Funny) joins Howard and co-host Jamie Denbo for this week’s Who Charted! They’ll discuss getting over Halloween scares, Cardi B’s arrest, and where the love of the 80s comes from while counting down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Then, they try their best to take Jack Black seriously during the Movie Chart, and Jimmy goes all in to win as they count down their Hot Picks.

Jude arrives in Christminster, and Michael and comedian Maeve Higgins tell ghost stories.

Comedian Riley Silverman sits down with Cameron to discuss shopping for clothes, Doctor Who, and fights on the internet.

MAX SILVESTRI joins The Boys again to discuss desserts for when you’re being bad.

Improvisers, actors, and hosts of Off Book Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna join Howard to beat the clock on this week’s Who Charted! We’ll find out how to make the most of the singularity while Zach and Jess help the Whooch Crew count down iTunes’ Top Pop Songs. Then they dive into the Movie Chart while discussing the unexpected perks of Netflix’s most annoying feature before finally settling which accent is best for singing during their Hot Picks.

Paul F. Tompkins makes it clear that none are unwelcome to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actor/comedian Jackie Michele Johnson of Natch Beaut! Jackie chats about what conspiracy she would start, the worst dog she’s ever walked, and her experience doing “the coffee sleeve narc job.” Then, they are joined by improvisers Matt Gourley, Laci Mosley, and Santina Muha, to improvise a story set in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

We’re going deep into the Homophilia vaults for a special interview with the one and only Adam MacLean (PostShame.org) to talk about owning your past, a conscious uncoupling birthday, penis portraits and more! Plus, Dave talks co-hosting the new Bravo show Play by Play, his upcoming appearance on Watch What Happens Live! and Matt reacts!

Special musical guest Murder by Death returns to improv4humans along with improvisers Brian Huskey, Betsy Sodaro, and Eugene Cordero! Murder by Death plays songs off their latest album “The Other Shore” that inspire scenes about which holidays astronauts can come out of cryosleep for, a guitar-shaped spacecraft, and an artist whose work gets drastically misinterpreted. Plus, a sleep study deals with troublesome patients, and a homesick space colonist can’t find anything good to say about his new planet. (0:55 - 22:28) Lets Listen To A Song - “Only Time” [1:58 - 5:29] 1. Astronaut programs his android companion for the space trip (5:37 - 16:41) 2. NASA makes a guitar-shaped spaceship (16:44 - 22:28) (23:15 - 45:11) Lets Listen To Another Song - “Traveling Far” [24:26 - 26:39] 1. Artist has their work mistakenly interpreted as homages to movies (26:40 - 34:07) 2. Sleep study patients derail the study with questions (34:10 - 45:11) (45:12 - 57:19) Let’s Listen To Another Song - “Chasing Ghosts” [46:13 -49:49] Coming up with a new “Jason” action movie (57:20 - 1:11:15) Let’s Listen To Another Song - “Last Night On Earth” [58:34 - 1:03:43] A homesick space colonist can’t say anything nice about his new planet

Negin take a breather from the dizzying news cycle to kick back and gab with some of her favorite friends and comedians. A cast of all-star guests convene to talk about dating and desirability and how parenting has changed over the years. Plus, they ask: why don’t people go to church anymore? The panel includes fellow Earwolf host Jo Firestone (Dr. Gameshow), Kaitlin Fontana (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), DeRay Mckesson (On the Other Side of Freedom), Catie Lazarus (Employee of the Month), Chris Duffy (Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas) and Sarah Pappalardo (Reductress).

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Bryan and Erin wonder what makes pottery so sexy before getting into the latest stories on another Throwing Shade! Erin discusses a General Social Survey that reveals how sexism varies from state to state and the greater trends behind the data. Then, Bryan touches on how the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s production of ‘Oklahoma!,’ which features same-sex leads, has helped to refresh the musical and eliminate the stench of antiquity from the stage.

TOM SCHARPLING returns to make a big change to the show.

Local crossing guard Dove Washington (Nicole Byer) joins Marissa and Listler to discuss what she does when she isn’t looking for bees on another WOMP It Up! Dove chats about everything from getting stalked by her husband to stealing from petting farms before naming her all-time worst movie sequel on “What’s Cheesing You?”. Later, we’ll find out where the ghosts are hiding at Marina Del Rey High, and Dove receives the spotlight to share some of her earthly regrets.

Producer Jen Ruggirello sits down with Cameron to discuss her first time asking someone out, the model minority myth, and presentation through hairstyle and clothing.

Paul Scheer returns this week to discuss the best worst movie of all time, “The Room.” He and Amy talk about the inscrutable details throughout the film, what it reveals about the gap between intention and fulfillment, and whether the characters represent facets of Tommy Wiseau’s unknowable brain. Plus, they discuss the true meaning behind the title and Paul shares his awe at working on a recreation of the set in “The Disaster Artist” before they dive into the questions “The Room” prompts about the nature of art.

The man, the myth, the legend, Scotty Bowers, and director Matt Tyrnauer (“Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood“) spill scandalous sexy old Hollywood tea on Anthony Perkins, Cary Grant, Spencer Tracy and more! Plus: going to the first gay bars in Los Angeles, working with Masters and Johnson, and picking up on people’s types. Also, Dave and Matt talk about their trips to London, and Dave’s adventure to Tom Tom.

Comedians Christian Finnegan (The Fun Part) and Joyelle Johnson (Late Night with Seth Meyers) join Negin to discuss the sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s plan to impose an additional $200 billion on Chinese goods and the latest in North Korea denuclearization. Plus, they share their strategies for talking to strangers.

Ian Roberts, Mary Holland, and Lou Wilson join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a sports fan with an obnoxious cheer, an extremely suspicious laundromat, and a diagnosis from a fake doctor. Later, Jesus offers cosmetic perks to his apostles, mechanics make a game out of guessing their customers’ problems, and a farmer gives his chickens a fighting chance. (:33-17:27) Intro Story- Superbowl ‘Woo Guy’- An obnoxious sports fan disturbs everyone in the stands around them. (17:37-25:05) Discussion- Better Call Saul- A laundromat that is clearly hiding something. (26:52-34:31) What the Fuck is Going On- Fake Doctor- A guy gets a dark diagnosis from a fake doctor (34:37-44:41) Crap on YouTube- Fortnite and Jesus- Jesus offers benefits for more work among his apostles. (45:41-57:17) What the Fuck is Going On- Thomas the Tank Engine- Mechanics create a game around customers trying to explain their issues. (57:25-1:04:36) Crap on YouTube- Explaining Snow- People reveal the things they didn’t understand as kids. (1:04:44-1:12:57) Let’s Talk Some More About That- Crawdaddies- A farmer’s market that gave the animals a fighting chance to live. (1:12:03-1:21:31) Let’s Talk Some More About That- Trout Farm- A grandfather teaches his grand daughter how to catch and release fish property.

Bryan and Erin get together this week to ask a very important question: are there benefits to being thumbed? Erin discusses the leaked script from the anti-choice propaganda film ‘Roe v. Wade’ that is currently in development and the cabal of conservative cameos involved. Then, Bryan examines a study by San Diego State University rating LGBTQ teens as at much higher risk of getting into hard drugs than their peers, as well as why that is and what we can do to help.

Improvisers, actors, and podcast hosts Jacquis Neal and Edgar Momplaisier of The Culture Kings join Howard and the crew to explore the latest in life hacks! They count down Spotify’s Global Top 50 Songs while discussing the shape of the rap scene and Eminem’s shifting legacy. Then we’ll find out what makes horror hip during the Movie Chart, and the gang speculates about future bad blood while counting down their Hot Picks.

Marissa and Listler discover the power of the written word as they welcome poet Glen-Garry Glen Schmaltz (Dan O’Brien) to WOMP It Up! We’ll find out the latest on Marissa’s reading list as well as what hand Glen-Garry had in a schoolwide scandal before they air their gripes on What’s Cheesing You. Plus, we’ll hear wise words about living your authentic self during Listler’s Love Lockdown, and Glen-Garry debuts one of his unpublished works during Spotlight On.