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This week, Bryan discusses the newly elected gay mayor of Del Rio, Texas and Erin talks about how the dress code policy at Chicago’s Noble Network Charter Schools punishes girls on their periods. Then, doula and co-founder of LOOMErica Chidi Cohen joins to discuss the importance of improving LGBTQ reproductive education and empowerment, serving as a doula for pregnant inmates, and more. Plus, special guest Ronna Glickman drops by to offer a brief lesson in Viennese history.

Dan Lippert and Toni Charline join Matt Besser for scenes about a talk show host who gets physical during interviews, a confrontation over stolen newspapers, and a series of destructive prank phone calls. Later, a rich kid’s fort getting knocked down leads to an investigation and Toni’s housemates use her teeth grinding to their own advantage. (:49-7:48) Crap on YouTube- Morton Downey Jr Show – Guests on a talk show insult each other with insults that don’t apply. (7:54-20:13) Crap on YouTube- Morton Downey Jr Show – A talk show host encourages getting overly physical during interviews. (21:48-32:17) Suggestion from Twitter- Is There Anything Want to Admit – An office is up in arms because of someone who pooping and not flushing. (32:27-46:26) What is Going On? – Nun against Katy Perry Dies – A woman’s enemy buys her old shirt from a thrift store. (47:10-1:01:35) Discussion – Newspaper Deliveries – Confronting a newspaper stealing neighbor. (1:01:42-1:08:55) What is Going On? – Russian Memorial Statue- Townhall meeting to decide whether to install a Russian statue in the town. (1:09:06-1:15:03) Let’s Talk Some More About That – Prank Calls- Kids making prank calls end up causing more destruction that anticipated. (1:15:03-1:22:22) Let’s Talk Some More About That- Forts- A rich kid’s fort being knocked over leads to an intense interrogation (1:22:28-1:32:51) Suggestion from Twitter- Cavity – A group uses their housemates teeth grinding to their advantage

Actor and comedian Jon Daly joins Howard and Natasha this week for all the latest charts in pop culture! Jon talks about his Twitter feud with rapper Lil Xan while they count down Billboard 100’s Top 5. Plus, they touch on the wrestler-to-actor trend during the Movie Chart and we get a taste of Jon’s musical diss stylings while the gang counts down their Hot Picks.

Tawny Newsome and Andrew celebrate Tawny’s first episode as co-host as they discuss Childish Gambino’s new music video, Native American students getting booted from a college tour, and black Airbnb guests mistaken for burglars. Guest Jon Lovett (Crooked Media) joins to talk about the trailer for Crazy Rich Asians, shoe brand racism, calling the police, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Next week, Amy will be joined by Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) to pit 2002's Hong Kong crime thriller "Infernal Affairs" against its 2006 remake "The Departed." "Infernal Affairs" can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyR-fhR7JdQ and on Amazon here: http://a.co/fRPmBju "The Departed" can be viewed on Amazon here: http://a.co/dhCFY4k and on YouTube here:

Sean and Hayes have an idea to get more listeners and it’s with ARNIE NIEKAMP, MATT YOUNG, and ADAL RIFAI from Hello From the Magic Tavern, the show.

Writer Roxane Gay sits down with Cameron to discuss dating history, the pressure of representation, and the urgency to write about the current cultural moment.

This week, film critic Christy Lemire joins Amy to discuss the 1985 John Hughes film “The Breakfast Club.” They’ll touch on the film’s nostalgia appeal, its interesting individual character arcs, and the parental issues of the main characters. Plus, they find out where the cast is now and examine the dynamic between Emilio Estevez’s Andy and Molly Ringwald’s Claire.

Marissa and Listler take a break from watching step routines to welcome student Ken Manuel Miranda (Anthony King) to this week’s Womp It Up! Ken talks about how having a name similar to the star of Hamilton has made his life miserable as well as the new musical he himself is writing. Later, Listler offers an update on her cat situation during “What’s Cheesing You?” before “Spotlight On” shines a light on one of Ken’s family secrets.

It’s been 9 amazing years of Comedy Bang! Bang! Where does the time go? Scott celebrates with show favorites under the watchful eye of his corporate supervisors. We’ll hear from returnees and newcomers alike including a professional employee, an adventurer, a developer of new ideas, and many more special guests!

Stand-up, actor, writer and overall amazing multi-hyphenate Bruce Daniels joins Dave and Matt this week to talk Ina Garten, being in the middle of a lesbian divorce, raising a sports-loving son, and guy-girl threeways. Plus wheel-related hook-up stories, Dave breaks down Stassi’s boyfriend on Vanderpump Rules, and Bruce reveals the existence of a long-lost Jennifer Aniston movie to Matt!

Father, activist and Queer Eye host Karamo Brown joins Matt and Dave in the studio this week to talk about becoming a father in an unexpected way, everyone’s last music searches, and communication and honesty in a relationship. Plus, explaining what you want with Beyonce, breaking down Studs, and Matt remembers he went to Cabo!

Amy Spalding (The Summer of Jordi Perez​ ​and the Best Burger​ ​in Los Angeles)​ joins Dave and Matt this week to talk about flirtation mode, binge-watching ER, and meeting people on LiveJournal. Plus, looking for someone chiller than you, the difference between looking for men vs women, and Dave reveals his feelings on game night! ​

Writer, critic, podcast host, and ultimate soap opera connoisseur Ira Madison [itunes.apple.com] joins Dave and Matt this week to talk about ALL of the soaps, sells Dave on Real Housewives of New York, and tells a story of an aborted threesome during Schitt’s Creek. Plus, Ira contemplates three suitors, Dave talks about meat faces, Matt plays “The Situation” and more!

Comedians Rhea Butcher (Take My Wife) and Alex Schmidt (Cracked) join Negin to chat about the Iran nuclear deal and the leaked Mueller questions for Trump. Plus, they talk about the proposal to break up California into three separate states and end up diving face-first into a discussion about the Electoral College and representation. Lastly, why is everyone making such a big deal about Michelle Wolf’s monologue at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner? Plus, don’t miss out on the Fake the Nation live show in NYC on May 8th, featuring John Fugelsang and John Hodgman.

Comedians Tom Brennan (Electoral Dysfunction) and Christian Finnegan (The Fun Part) join Negin to chat about the probes into EPA chief Scott Pruitt’s conduct and the allegations against Trump’s Veterans Affairs pick Ronny Jackson. Plus, they chat about Cynthia Nixon running for governor of New York and revisit their college admission essays. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, before Jackson withdrew his name from consideration for the VA job.

Hari and Ashok are joined by former professional wrestler AJ Mendez (aka AJ Lee) to talk wrestling, depression and soup. Also, the brothers discuss their failed fighting careers. Recorded live at the UTG theater in Chicago.

Recorded live at the UTG theatre in Chicago, Hari and Ashok Kondabolu discuss their appreciation of Chicago (while insulting Boston), share their feelings regarding ice and deal with loud, drunk audience member.

This week, Erin discusses the community of “incels” behind the Toronto van attacker and the larger trend of male supremacy they represent. Then, Bryan questions why Marvel hasn’t managed to show off any of its LGBTQ heroes in its films, and writer Ally Hord joins to talk about her work on Late Night With Seth Meyers, choice benefits from SAG, and getting political.

Musical guest St. Lenox joins improvisers Paul F. Tompkins, Seth Morris, and Janet Varney for this week’s improv4humans! St. Lenox plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a jingle karaoke bar, the ghosts of deceased authors, and law students with big dreams. Plus, they’ll visit a highly advanced kindergarten before following Janet through her high school reunion. (:52-16:46) Let’s Listen to a Song- “#BrooklynKaraokeParty” (3:50-7:34)- A karaoke bar where people sing classic commercial jingles (7:35-16:46) (19:18-48:08) Let’s Listen to Another Song- “Thurgood Marshall” (19:34-23:27)- The ghosts of famous authors give terrible advice to an aspiring writer (23:28-33:53)/ Law students with big dreams (33:54-48:08) (48:51-1:13:30) Let’s Listen to Another Song- “Public School System” (49:14-53:33)- Parents tour a highly advanced kindergarten (53:34-1:04:08)/ Classmates focus on a girl’s weight at a high school reunion (1:05:20-1:13:30)

Comedian and cartoonist Mo Welch joins the crew to count down the latest charts in pop culture! Mo talks about her cartoon Blair and Howard shares overheard Stagecoach stage banter while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Pop Songs. Then, we’ll hear the Movie Chart as well as Howard’s list of Summah Prep items before the gang gifts during Our Hot Picks.

Screenwriter Jenelle Riley joins Amy to discuss the 2012 superhero movie “The Avengers.” They touch on the strengths of the main cast, the evolution of Marvel’s characters and storylines, and the prominent female stars. Plus, they dissect the film’s humorous beats and the small human moments among the spectacle.

Sean and Hayes do a show at the Dynasty Typewriter and they’re doing a movie about NATALIE MORALES from acting.

Comedians Darcy Michael and Rhea Butcher sit down with Cameron live at JFL NorthWest to discuss their roles as standup comics, identifying as gender nonbinary, and being in a different place than your partner in a relationship.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes every person back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actor/comedian/writer Bryan Safi of Throwing Shade! Bryan chats about who the Denzel Washington in his life is, dancing the dabke, and the unexpected problems that arise when taking your spouse’s last name. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shaun Diston, Shulie Cowen, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set at a LensCrafters. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!