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Musician and author Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah the Hills joins improvisers Andy Daly, Danielle Schneider, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Ryan talks about his book Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, inspiring scenes about a homeschooled music class that goes off the rails, a musical jug salesman, and a U2 imposter band. Later, we’ll hear calls to an LSD support hotline before meeting a couple of disinterested local heroes. (:47-13:49) Intro Discussion- Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968- A homeschooled music class goes off the rails. (13:58-21:03) Let’s Talk Some More About That- Jug Bands- A musical jug salesman is protective over who uses buys his jugs. (21:11-30:10) Let’s Talk Some More About That- The Boston Sound- A musician on stage forces his audience respond to his questions one on one. (31:18-41:28) Let’s Talk Some More About That- Orpheus- An imposter U2 band is confronted. (41:34-49:47) Let’s Talk Some More About That- LCD- An LCD support hotline to tell people how high they are. (49:56-1:07:25) Call in with a Professor- Can Robots do Improv? - A robot is given notes in an improv rehearsal. (1:08:09-1:18:25) Man on the Street Interview- 8th Grade Graduation- People interviewing a historian only want to hear about the small unimportant details. (1:18:31-1:32:21) Discussion- Zabriskie Point – A couple is completely disinterested in being local heroes.

Next week, Amy will be joined by writer Kendra Jones to discuss the 1994 film "Legends of the Fall." "Legends of the Fall" is available to watch for free on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b39DPjNv50

Bryan and Erin celebrate the prerelease of Erin’s new book Feminasty: The Complicated Woman’s Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy without Drinking Herself to Death as they get into their top stories of the week. First, we’ll hear about ticket reseller TickPick’s wide ranging survey to determine the political leanings of music fans. Then, Erin reads a letter to the editor of the IndyStar from a sexist law professor, and the incredible Nina Parker (Love & Hip Hop) joins to discuss all things royal wedding, Luann de Lesseps’ racist moment, and the importance of checking a friend’s privilege for them.

Jon Gabrus, James Adomian, Betsy Sodaro, Horatio Sanz, and Lauren Lapkus join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans from SXSW! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a very young babysitter, a couple swapping disturbing stories on a first date, and a series of wasted wishes. Later, Alex Jones unearths an ice cream conspiracy and millennial students learn how to use their imaginations. (1:16-7:47) Audience Suggestion- Wakanda- The new 9th grade playwriting teacher sentences his whole class to detention (8:00-12:40) Audience Suggestion- Trump- Trump tries to win during a sketch (12:41-19:45) Audience Suggestion- Babysitter- A very young babysitter is forced to watch people who are much older than her. (20:02-24:31) Audience Suggestion- France- A man trying to report a crime is caught up in a group call with employees of his hotel. (24:58-30:22) Audience Suggestions- Tide Pods- A couple on a first date swap horrifying stories from their lives. (31:16-39:23) Audience Suggestion- Brownie- A group wastes all their Genie’s wishes (39:32-46:00) Audience Suggestion- Jesse Venture- Pro-Wrestler’s can’t hide the fact that they are actually friends. (46:06-53:03) Audience Suggestion- Flat Earth- Alex Jones tries to unearth an ice cream conspiracy. (53:11-57:28) Audience Suggestion- IT- People pitching a new horror movie end up inside the movie. (57:38-1:02:27) Audience Suggestion- Schizophasia- A woman tries to break up with her husband and his many personalities. (1:02:36-1:10:37) Audience Suggestion- Sassy- A boy gets advice from his parents on road head. (1:10:48-1:19:06) Audience Suggestion- VR- A man goes through a terrible VR experience. (1:19:15-1:20:55) Audience Suggestion- Maple Syrup- A language barrier between a Canadian and a man trying to buy maple syrup (1:21:03-1:33:00) Audience Suggestion- Computers- A group of millennial students learn how to use their imaginations again.

Comedian Joe Mande joins The Boys to explain the jokes from his stand-up special.

Actor Alia Shawkat sits down with Cameron to discuss her new movie Duck Butter, acting at a young age, and how sexiness is what you’re exuding into the world.

Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) joins Amy this week to pit the 2002 Hong Kong crime-thriller “Infernal Affairs” against it’s Scorsese-directed 2006 remake “The Departed.” They discuss the Hong Kong identity, the operatic inspiration of “Infernal Affairs,” and both films’ hidden symbolism. Plus, they compare the films’ respective criminals before making their final cases as to which film should enter The Canon.

NICK WIGER from the Doughboys has come to visit the boys and help them come up with some new segments for their show.

Adam Scott Aukerman take a break this week from discussing R.E.M.’s discography and instead welcome film director and friend David Wain to talk about his experiences in an R.E.M. tribute band. Scott reads his favorite reviews of the podcast so far and David shares the secret to playing drums before listing his Top 10 R.E.M. Songs of All Time. Plus, David shows off his Jimmy Stewart on an episode of “There’s Always Time For Impressions.”

Erin talks this week about the accusations against former NY Attorney General and overall hypocrite Eric Schneiderman as well as the unbelievable amount of terrible human beings calling the cops on black people without reason. Then, Bryan discusses the strides the Boy Scouts of America has made in inclusivity and the rival organization that the Mormon Church has created in response. Guest Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) joins to talk about female empowerment movies of the 90s, when it’s okay to call “wrong friend,” and his proudest accomplishment of the year.

Next week, Amy will be joined by screenwriter Jenelle Riley to discuss the 2012 film "The Avengers." "The Avengers" is available to view on Amazon here: http://a.co/fDxkSNM And on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZnpIGvZUo

Old friend and colleague Reggie Watts and fellow musician John Tejada join Scott to play songs off the new album Casual High Technology from their project Wajatta. Then, former sports fan Ming drops by to discuss the ins and outs of cult life. Later, upstairs neighbor Margarite Shoes comes down to report an emergency.

Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, Marissa and Listler (Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham) travel from Marina Del Ray to Hollywood to present another episode of their podcast project Womp It Up! We’re treated to appearances from Marissa’s one-time flame Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman (Jason Mantzoukas), close friend Bruce Almighty (Matt Walsh), Marissa’s stepdad Seth Wompler (Brian Huskey), and Marissa’s rival Traci Reardon (Lauren Lapkus) as they find out how everybody’s parents met and seek a promposal for Marissa.

Comedian Brendon Walsh joins Howard and Natasha for this week’s Who Charted! They assess the latest hijinks of Kanye West while counting down the Top 5 Songs on TIDAL. Then, we hear the Movie Chart and Brendon talks about his podcast “Do You Know Who Jason Segel Is?” before the gang counts down their Hot Picks.

Next week, Amy will be joined by screenwriter Larry Karaszewski to discuss the 1949 film "The Fountainhead." "The Fountainhead" is available to watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M83deqmHuAU or on Amazon here: http://a.co/dk6Tqiz

Sean and Hayes are accompanied by KATE MICUCCI from Garfunkel and Oates to do a festival again.

Renowned filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Entertainment) joins Amy to discuss the 1971 comedy “Cry Uncle!” Lloyd talks about his work as a production manager on the film as well as the auteur style of director John G. Avildsen. Plus, we hear about the film’s brand of modern feminism, Lloyd’s cameo in “Rocky,” and the puritanism of American cinema.

Planned Parenthood EVP Dawn Laguens sits down with Cameron to discuss the significance of Planned Parenthood, how knowing that your body is your own is the way to freedom, and being a service provider.

Street urchin and Listler’s new ward Simon (D’Arcy Carden) joins in for another WOMP It Up! During Hot Topix, Simon talks about the drills he conducts with Listler’s cats while Marissa steams about being replaced. Then, we hear about how Simon came by his circumstances before Listler’s Love Lockdown brings tips on being yourself, and the rivalry between Marissa and Simon comes to a head during Spotlight On.

The hilarious Julie Goldman joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about being misgendered, still loving someone through a divorce, and being the “wife” in a relationship. Plus, what to do if you’re propositioned by witches for a threesome, getting “butch pregs”, and gay blog heat!

Scott Aukerman, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Craig Rowin, Mookie Blaiklock, Peter Hulne, St. Lenox, Laura Willcox, Don Fanelli, Brett Morris, James Adomian, and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for LIVE Sing A Long experiments from UCB Sunset’s Inner Sanctum and SXSW! They get the audience grooving with songs by The Band, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Foo Fighters, The Smiths, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Tom Petty and many more. Using lyrics as inspiration, they perform scenes about a support group for kissing addicts, a rock & roll musician who appreciates the hotel experience, and a farmer who cultivates organic dirt. Plus, we meet bar patrons who bond while waiting to fight and a priest who can’t give his sermon because of the holes in his socks.

Casey and Danielle sit down with guestS Nicole Shabtai and Doug Mand. This attractive, hilarious couple has a lot to say about all things Housewives and have even brought their own watching habit issues to their couples therapist. Breakthrough’s are made. Casey and Danielle also grapple with a missed event and accuse guilty parties. And Casey makes an announcement concerning a surprise visitor to her home that no one will be ready for…

Comedian Chris Garcia joins Howard, Natasha and the crew to ramp up for summah on this week’s Who Charted! Chris discusses his debut album, “Laughing and Crying at the Same Time” before they get into the Top 5 Songs on iTunes. Later, we’ll hear the Movie Chart and get another Moleman Update before the gang offers up their grunge music rankings while counting down their Hot Picks.

Comedians John Fugelsang (Tell Me Everything) and John Hodgman (Judge John Hodgman) join Negin for a special live podcast taping in New York City. The panel asks: Has Rudy Giuliani gone completely rogue or is there a method to his madness? Plus, they chat all things Stormy, consider if universal basic income is the answer to automation, and discuss Incel, the community of men who believe they are unfairly denied sex. Lastly, they take audience questions and a fierce debate about gazpacho erupts! This episode was recorded on Tuesday evening.

The brothers discuss why magic is stupid, why hitting a baseball is amazing and how Hari likes getting punched in the butt by a robot. Also, some actor named Jesse Eisenberg tries to convince everyone that he’s famous. Recorded live from Littlefield in Brooklyn.