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Sean and Hayes partner with JESS MCKENNA and ZACH REINO from Off Book to do one of their famous songs but actually do a good job.

Welcome to the very first episode of Matt Besser’s new podcast, Screw It, We’re Just Gonna Talk About How Twist And Shout Is The Worst Beatles Song. Matt is joined this week by engineer Brett Morris, rock and roll doctor David Fricke of Rolling Stone, and Beatles guitarist John Lennon as they call up notable Beatles podcaster Will Hines to help Will understand why Twist and Shout is not just the worst Beatles song, but also the worst song of all time.

Comedian, impressionist and Earwolf favorite, James Adomian (The President Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!) talks with Matt and Dave about morning radio, old cartoons, and his favorite earthquakes. Plus, how he met his boyfriend at a diner counter, trying to become Catholic and seeking gay role models.

This week, Bryan brings forth a report from the British tabloid The Sun about drag queens giving LGBTQ-friendly story time and the Anglican Church’s admirable response. Then Erin talks about the shifty treatment of trans shopper Travis Alabanza by Topshop changing facilities, and guest Adam MacLean joins to discuss finding leadership in past transgressions with his new project PostShame.org before giving his take on everything from Justin Timberlake to the dangers of palm oil during a game of Shade or No Shade.

This week, Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson joins Amy to discuss the Academy Award-winning Algerian-French film “Z.” They discuss the film’s strong stance on Greek politics, the concept of film as activism, and the vilification of pacifism. Plus, we hear why “Z” reminds Amy and Richard of all the lost great works of the world and why the movie is essential viewing for young Americans.

This week Marissa and Listler welcome on infamous student Alexa Crobble (Lauren Weedman) to get her feelings on modeling for Maidenform at age 12, sharing an internal organ with her godmother Madonna, and possible style choices for Listler’s wedding. Plus, Alexa doles out shade to the inauthentic during “What’s Cheesing You?” before Listler recounts her first sexual experience on Listler’s Love Lockdown.

It’s another edition of “I Wasn’t There Too” featuring the on-set voices of the Chipettes from Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Amanda Lund, Maria Blasucci, and Sara Sposito. The girls give a sampling of their chipmunk voices before getting into stories about who they bonded with on set, drama between PAs, and what it was like filming on the Universal backlot. Plus, we hear about their problems with lateness before the Chipettes share what they learned from the experience.

Entertainment reporter for The Daily Beast Ira Madison III joins Amy this week to discuss the 1987 Coen Brothers film “Raising Arizona.” They each make their case for why “Raising Arizona” should or shouldn’t enter The Canon, noting what the film says about people born “on the wrong foot,” how the Coen Brothers deliberately lean into cartoonishness, and the impressive structuring of dialogue.

Comedian Jimmy Pardo hosts a pop culture game show-interview podcast; three call-in contestants vie for prizes. Special guest: Cristela Alonzo.

Emily and Deanna swap the juiciest rumors spread about them in their schooldays before welcoming on actress Saxon Sharbino. We hear about Saxon’s “Freakish” side and her personal worsts and bests of 2017, as well as how she relates to the struggles of her character on “American Vandal.” Plus, the girls test Saxon’s knowledge of television plots gone by in a 90s TV show themed quiz.

Next week, Amy will be joined by writer Molly Lambert to discuss the 1971 film "Carnal Knowledge." "Carnal Knowledge" is available for viewing on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y77T6Dbqlw And on Amazon here: http://a.co/7cKvvGK

Sarah Claspell, Kimia Behpoornia, Devin Field, Travis Coles, Jake Sprague, and Kristen Studard join Matt Besser for a special i7h Movie Form episode! First, we visit a nail-focused survivors collective, parents that don’t want their child to know it’s the zombie apocalypse, and a roadster who can’t get to his heat unless he performs social pleasantries in “Not Without My Gun.” Then, it’s the gritty crime drama “Love After Death,” in which a grieving widower on the hunt for the truth, a single mom sheriff in the midst of a custody battle, and a serial killer with a Nixon fixation cross paths with explosive results.

Work off that Thanksgiving turkey, Steve Agee returns for another landmark episode of Who Charted! He helps Howard and Kulap count down Billboard’s Top 5 Rock Songs while they mourn the state of the modern musical and Steve gives the scoop on his podcast We’re No Doctors. Later, they swap holiday movie picks while counting down iTunes’ Top 5 Selling Movies, and Engineer Cody Ramhand joins in for a specialty chanteuse quiz during Two Charted.

Comedian Solomon Georgio (Homonégro Superior) sits in with Matt & Dave this week to gush about Karen from Finance, Taylor & Kesha’s new albums, and the incomparable Grace Jones. Solomon also goes deep about his first relationship, growing up as 1 of 7 kids, and being non-confrontational.

Welcome back WOMPSTERS! Marissa and Listler make a perfect re-entry this week as they welcome on the charming Mr. Casey Steers (Paul Scheer) aka C.S. to explain some of his controversial behaviors as head of the Marina Del Rey High school newspaper, the Daily Dolphin. C.S. shares a little insight into the coming of age story he’s working on, why there’s nothing sexual about the human body, and how falling in with a rough crowd led him to high school journalism. Later, scandal ensues when C.S. gets the spotlight on some of his extra-chill teaching practices.

This week, Erin talks about the findings of long-overdue studies on the shared behaviors of sexual predators and why it’s so important to focus on their commonalities instead of those of the victims. Then Bryan brings a story about Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s apology for laws that criminalized homosexual behavior in the past, and performer and advocate Calpernia Addams discusses her mixed feelings about being portrayed by Jared Leto, how she went from growing up in a fundamentalist Christian cult to the military, and the worst abuses committed under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell before capping it all off with a game of Shade, No Shade.

Actor, writer, and director Derek Waters (Drunk History) returns to Who Charted to spread Thanksgiving cheer! Derek discusses the perks of sharing astrologers and deals with not being invited to holiday parties while counting down Billboard’s Top 5 Hip Hop Songs. Then, he helps the gang count down iTunes’ Top 5 Selling Comedy Seasons, and Howard shares long-lost videos of his stand-up past while Kevin’s Hot Picks bring the heat during Two Charted.

Writer Chelsea Frank joins Emily and Deanna for a special episode of HTBLO. We start off hearing some of Chelsea’s expert haircare techniques and favorite new phrases before they get deep into a conversation about the many allegations of sexual misconduct that have come to light in the last few weeks. Chelsea offers a youth’s perspective on the implications of the tidal wave of revelations, offering up personal experiences and her thoughts on where we as a society go from here.

Comedian Jimmy Pardo hosts a pop culture game show-interview podcast; three call-in contestants vie for prizes. Special guest: Rich Sommer.

Mike Mitchell, Alex Fernie, Chad Carter, Hillary Matthews and special guest Jesse David Fox join Matt Besser for scenes about a freegan IT worker, an extremely competitive grandfather, and a prank show that pranks pranksters. Plus, they take a peek into the comedy of the future, and the failure to analyze a stand-up set properly leads to disaster. (8:45 - 14:40) Intro Story - Bands don’t like to be labeled or compared to other artists - A heavy metal band performs only Joan Baez covers (14:46 - 26:25) Twitter Suggestion - Poverty - Freegan IT guy charges in chicken nuggets (29:39 - 39:32) Question from Listener - “What’s something you purchased as a kid with your own money and instantly regretted?” - An extremely competitive grandpa (40:19 - 57:30) Lady on the Street Interview - “Whats the worst lie you’ve ever told your parents?” - A parent complains to the school about their child’s substitute teacher being a shark (59:18 - 1:07:54) Let’s Talk Some More About That - What do we think about people who record tragedy with their phones? - Mike produces a high-budget shoot around his friend getting punched in the face (1:08:00 - 1:20:19) Crap on Youtube - “Girl blames her stupidity on racism after she tries to order French fries from Taco Bell” - Prank videos that prank prank video producers (1:20:24 - 1:33:20) Crap on Youtube - “Attack of the Mumbling Junkie” - In the future, the rule of 3s means the number 3 is inherently funny (1:33:29 - 1:44:43) Let’s Talk to Jesse - Jesse’s podcast Good One and how comedians approach joke telling - Chris Rock gets his set analyzed scientifically by Dat Phan

Next week Amy will be joined by critic Chris Klimek for a Cary Grant head-to-head: The Philadelphia Story vs. His Girl Friday. The Philadelphia Story is available to watch on Amazon here: http://a.co/3hOa7qv and on YouTube here: His Girl Friday is available to watch free on YouTube here: and on Amazon here: http://a.co/ibLJkH7

Sean and Hayes have JIMMY PARDO as a guest to play games like on his new show, Playing Games with Jimmy Pardo.

LAUREN LAPKUS is with Sean and Hayes to promote her new show Raised by the TV.

People’s Choice Award winner, podcast host and author, Matt Bellassai (Everything Is Awful) joins Matt and Dave this week to gush about Harry Styles, Will & Grace and aging boy bands. Plus, a deep dive on friend break-ups, vanilla cornfed boys, and a story about hiding in a literal closet.

Filmmaker Brett Morgen (Jane) joins Amy this week to discuss the 1997 documentary “Fast, Cheap & Out of Control.” They touch on how the film changed the landscape of cinema, the power trifecta of director Errol Morris, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Hank Corwin, and where the film’s subjects are now. Plus, Brett explains his take on how the documentary excels at externalizing the interior landscape of its characters.