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Writer Jacqueline Woodson sits down with Cameron to discuss literature as an introduction to intersectionality, microaggressions, and writing stories that mean something to you.

Negin takes a break from the weekly news grind to deliver an episode that packs a punch! An all-star cast joins Negin for a Labor Day chat about unions, a debate on tipping and some tips on how to argue. The panel includes Judah Friedlander (30 Rock), Stephanie Butnick (Unorthodox), MC Frontalot (Question Bedtime), Mike Pesca (The Gist), Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) and Scott Blakeman (Laughing Liberally).

Justin Theroux is an actor, producer, screenwriter, and director who joins Jonathan to talk about early days living & traveling in China, landing his first major acting role, his outlook on life, as well as a surprise Q & A session with Tan & Antoni. Recored live at Vulture Fest. Find Justin’s work at https://www.achancetobloom.org/. He’s on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justintheroux.

Comedic powerhouse and show friend Andy Richter of Conan returns to talk to Scott about secret beach hideouts, creepy cartoons, and his deep knowledge of pop culture. Plus, Pokémon trainer Dash Grabum reappears to discuss his new strategy for catching monsters, and emergency responder Hekla Jonsdottir stops by to offer a stern message against reckless tourism.

Melcome back! What your intention? Learning to write good. What’s your obstacle? You haven’t pressed play yet!

Musical guest Sarah Shook joins improvisers Billy Merritt, Laci Mosley, Aman Adumer, and Matt Besser for a special improv4humans! Sarah performs songs that inspire scenes about having your friend’s back during a knife fight, inappropriate expressions of grief, and instructions for how to smoke while having sex. Plus, karaoke singers riff on Dwight Yoakam and a pet owner tries to return his lemon of a dog. (1:22 - 14:20) Let's Listen To A Song - “Fuck Up” [3:01 - 6:13] 1. Friends argue about what to do during a knife fight (6:14 - 11:02) 2. A group confesses how they have fucked up recently. (11:19-14:20) (14:43 - 36:02) Let’s Listen to Another Song - “Over You” [14:52 - 18:06] 1. A man has an inappropriate way of showing grief (18:07 - 25:35) 2. A woman pitches a dramatic novel about a ham. (25:50 - 36:02) (37:18 - 58:10) Let’s Listen to Another Song - “Dwight Yoakam” [37:31 - 41:13] 1. A campaign to show people how to have sex and smoke at the same time (41:14 - 47:46) 2. Karaoke patrons don’t know who Dwight Yoakam is. (48:35 - 58:10) (58:35 - 1:10:19) Let’s Listen to Another Song - “Good as Gold” [58:50 - 1:02:00] - A man want to return his newly adopted dog.

Bryan and Erin come at you fast this week with updates from the world of Cher! Erin discusses the not-so-surprising news that Scott Lloyd, head of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, helped pay for his own abortion despite prohibiting detained immigrants from access to the same services. Then, we’ll hear Bryan’s take on Irish PM Leo Varadkar’s statement regarding the Catholic Church and Pope Francis’s inaction before friend of the show Adam MacLean returns to share his latest recommendations.

Comedian Max Silvestri joins Scott to chat about being featured in Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup, the coolest town in America, and the superiority of the English whistle. Then, background actor Daniel Faraway stops in to share his favorite catchphrases, and politician Roman D’O’Grots arrives to pitch his solution to a pressing campaign issue.

Actor and comedian Bobby Lee joins Howard, Natasha and Stard this week for another Who Charted?! Bobby talks about how his girlfriend changed his life and career and his new film Public Disturbance before they count down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Then, everybody gets jealous of Crazy Rich Asians during the Movie Chart, and we’ll hear about festival plans and Bobby’s fun benders while the gang counts down their Hot Picks.

Marissa and Listler savor the last days of summer by welcoming Waves 4 Daze surf instructors Monty Sutton (Jessica McKenna) and Bront LeFleur (Zach Reino)! Monty and Bront offer hot tips on shark safety before Monty digs deep to recall her mysterious past. Later, they voice their gripes with shoddy service at Costco and Subway during What’s Cheesing You? before tackling listener questions on Listler’s Love Lockdown. Finally, we’ll find out what goes on in the pup tent when Monty and Bront open up about their greatest hopes and fears.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the distracted people back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is Jay Ellis of HBO’s Insecure! Jay chats about which country is the most romantic and why, the perils of long bus rides, and his most exotic animal sightings. Then, they are joined by improvisers Gary Anthony Williams, Ryan Gaul, and Jaime Moyer, to improvise a story set at in Eudora, Arkansas. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Center on Halsted COO Kim Fountain sits down with Cameron to discuss the work of Center on Halsted, antiviolence programs, and having community wherever you go.

Comedian Joe Mande joins The Boys again to talk about his new stand-up style.

Andy Daly and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about overcoming sexism in the magic industry, a dispute between a pair of independent inventors, and choosing from a selection of reincarnation options. Later, the military optimizes their prayer strategy and a nude jogger goes the extra mile.

Uh oh, Arabella reveals the truth, and Jude realizes a horrible mistake has been made. This episode is sponsored by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OBSCURE).

Writer and illustrator Sina Grace (Iceman) joins Matt and Dave this week to reveal his Naked & Afraid tactics, break down Lindsay Lohan’s new endeavors, and explain his many unique tattoos. Plus, male plastic surgery, pop-culture overlap in relationships, and more!

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson (On the Other Side of Freedom) and writer Catie Lazarus (Employee of the Month) join Negin to break down an unprecedented week of news spanning from Michael Cohen’s plea deal to Paul Manafort’s conviction on eight felony counts to Trump’s Twitter reactions. Plus, the panel talks about the EPA’s plan to loosen federal restrictions on coal-fired power plants. Lastly, they have a wide-ranging discussion about the path forward for activism.

Erin goes all-in on her new cheese diet on this week’s Throwing Shade! Bryan addresses the Pennsylvania Catholic Church child sex abuse case and the ridiculousness of officials’ attempts to blame it on homosexuality. Then, they discuss the gay Afghan teen seeking asylum in Austria who was turned away for not ‘acting gay enough,’ and Erin reacts to reports showing that female physicians provide superior care compared to their male counterparts.

Instagram Fitness Star Chris Gainz (Jon Gabrus) joins Marissa and Listler to show off some muscle on this week’s WOMP It Up! Chris talks about preparing his body for competition and developing his love of fitness before getting into his issues with exercise bikes during Whats Cheesing You?. Then, Chris gets poignant for the listeners on Listler’s Love Lockdown before making a promise for the future during Spotlight On.Epi

Drew Elliot, Editor-in-Chief of Paper Magazine, joins Jonathan to talk about how he landed that job and the inspiration behind Kim Kardashian’s “Break The Internet”, his creative vision for Paper Magazine, and his time working for America’s Next Top Model. Find Drew’s work at http://www.papermag.com He’s on Twitter https://twitter.com/drewpsie and instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drewpsie Read Kim Kardashian’s Break the Internet article: http://www.papermag.com/break-the-internet-kim-kardashian-cover-1427450475.html 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.

Comedian Barbara Gray (Britney’s Gram) joins Howard this week to find out just what Cardi B’s deal is with cereal! They’ll pay tribute to Aretha and dig in to the subtext beneath Pete Davidson’s tattoos while counting down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Then, we’ll find out which movie Howard walked out on twice during the Movie Chart as well as who the horniest Beatle is while the gang counts down their Hot Picks.

The Doughboys finally both come to the studio to do another Shrimp-Off with The Boys without the chewing sounds.

TIM BALTZ joins Hayes to have a Shrink session.

Special musical guest Ben Lee returns along with improvisers Danielle Schneider, Rose O’Shea, Jacob Wysocki, and Devin Field for this week’s improv4humans! Ben plays songs from his musical “B Is for Beer” that inspire scenes about a campaign to make beer more drinkable, the Dalai Lama’s messy personal life, and a plant-based romance. Later, we’ll meet a couple that everyone is betting on as well as a rock star defending her title to the death. (0:00-13:52) Let’s Hear a Song- “Everything is Better with Beer” -(4:30-6:49)- A group of marketers brainstorm how to make beer more popular (6:50-13:52) (13:58-33:37) Let’s Listen to Another Song- “History of Wonder” -(14:24-17:37)-The Dalai Lama’s messy love life is concerned (17:38-22:05)/ A man with an attraction to plants (24:48-33:37) (33:48-52:03) Let’s Listen to Another Song- “Gamble Everything for Love” (34:10-36:54)- A group gambles on the fate of their friend’s relationship (36:55-42:11)/ A musician who defends their title to the death (43:11-52:03) (52:13-1:10:04) Let’s Listen to Another Song- “Catch My Disease” (52:24-55:34)- Two quirky people bond over their odd beverage choice. (55:34-1:02:42)/ A woman’s large crew takes a toll on her relationship (1:02:43-1:10:04)

Paul F. Tompkins gets philosophical in welcoming listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actor/comedian Scott Thompson of The Kids in the Hall! Scott chats about what song he puts on when a hookup comes over, becoming content with himself, and staging an countrywide intervention for the US. Then, they are joined by improvisers Colleen Smith, Chris Grace, and Mano Agapion, to improvise a story set in a High School Auditorium. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!