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Writer, comedian, and host of The Cracked Podcast Alex Schmidt joins Who Charted this week to bid adieu to Checkpoint: Pumpkin! Alex and the gang share stories of costumes and parties past while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Halloween Songs. Later, they count down a Halloween Movie Chart, and Howard explains why he’s less of a millennial than he once was during Two Charted.

Next week, Amy will be joined by filmmaker Evan Dickson to discuss the Back to the Future Trilogy. Back to the Future, Back to the Future Pt. II, and Back to the Future Pt. III are all available to view on YouTube and Amazon.

Comedian and writer Joel Kim Booster (Model Minority) joins Matt and Dave this week to talk cargo pants at the gym, Olive Garden, and American Ninja Warrior. Joel also reveals a secret about what he was up to on Election Night, and why he cried in a changing room at H&M. Plus, Matt and Dave break down the Kevin Spacey situation, and more.

Musical guest The Smith Street Band joins improvisers Drew Tarver, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Lippert for this week’s improv4humans! They perform songs that lead to scenes about bringing a girlfriend to band practice, the worst fake laugh in the world, and a romantic evening on a freezing rooftop. Plus, a rock star has trouble explaining lyrics in an interview, and schoolchildren identify with animals for deeply existential reasons. (1:35 - 35:39) Let's Listen to a Song - "Death to the Lads" [2:15 - 5:05] - 1. Introducing a new SO to parents enthusiastic about everything Trump has done so far (5:29 - 20:21) / 2. A bandmate's girlfriend comes to band practice with the sole purpose of shitting on the band (20:24 - 35:39) (36:24 - 59:50) Let's Listen to Another Song - "Laughing or Pretending to Laugh" [36:38 - 39:53] - 1. Dan has a disastrously bad fake laugh (39:56 - 49:58) / 2. Sleeping on a rickety, freezing roof in the pursuit of a whimsical romance (50:02 - 59:50) (59:51 - 1:24:02) Let's Listen to Another Song - "Birthdays" [1:00:02 - 1:03:35] - Falling love over having to go to the bathroom at the same time (1:03:38 - 1:12:24) / 2. Musician can’t seem to explain who their lyrics are about (1:12:28 - 1:24:02) (1:24:03 - 1:41:21) Let's Listen to Another Song - "When I Was a Boy I Thought I Was a Fish" [1:24:16 - 1:28:40] - Schoolkids relate to animals for morbid, existential reasons

This week, Erin takes down Rep. Steve King’s objectionably-named “Heartbeat Protection Act” and Bryan explains how one rainbow flag led to the worst Egyptian crackdown on homosexuality in recent memory. Guest Jessica Chaffin joins to talk about which of her friends she embarrassed in front of Joan Rivers, why the Kevin Spacey allegations aren’t entirely surprising, and what Kim Jong Un really wants out of life.

Premiere episode. Comedian Jimmy Pardo hosts a new pop culture game show/interview podcast, as three call-in contestants vie for prizes. Special guest: Nikki Glaser.

Actress Eris Baker (This Is Us) joins Emily and Deanna this week to talk about working with Zendaya, her favorite apps, and the latest YouTube Challenges. Plus, the girls test Eris in a game of Young or Old.

Sean and Hayes are so mad about something in the news that they got BRYAN SAFI from Throwing Shade to come on the show and help them out about it.

Host of Comedy Bang Bang Scott Aukerman returns to help Howard and Kulap count down the latest October charts! Scott pitches new Springsteen hits and Howard recalls horrible habits during Billboard’s Top 5 Streaming Songs. Plus, they count down a dramatic TV Chart, and Summah Sam stops by for Two Charted to presents a special gift as Howard confronts a dilemma for the times.

Owen Shiflett of Shudder joins Amy this week to discuss the 2006 South Korean monster film “The Host.” They talk about how “The Host” helped launch director Bong Joon-ho into the mainstream and why it’s uniquely playful tone makes it stand out among the genre. Plus, they ask the hard questions about the monster’s physiology before assessing the artistic merit of the film’s messiness.

BREAKING NEWS: A statement regarding Shannon and David Beador’s separation from Casey and Danielle. TGIF.

The amazing Mara Wilson (Where Am I Now?) joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about Halloween costumes and traditions, growing up with all boys, her first on-set celebrity crush, and the good ol’ Kinsey scale. Also, Mara talks about the bisexual girl “reputation”, coming out publicly, and her love of coming of age teen dramas. Plus, Louis Pietzman calls in with some expert insight on the homoerotic horror classic, Nightmare On Elm St Part II!

Ana Lucia Fabrega (The Chris Gethard Show) and Christian Finnegan (My Goodness) join Negin to talk about Sen. Jeff Flake’s passionate anti-Trump speech on the floor of the Senate. Did it mark a turn in the GOP’s stance on Trump or was it just posturing? Plus, they discuss the FBI’s controversial ‘Black Identity Extremists’ report and the latest Bill O’Reilly revelations.

Mookie Blaiklock, Brandon Gardner, and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! We’ll meet a surveillance program for Catcher in the Rye fans, the world’s most obnoxious automated delivery service, and a dancer who loses his cool after seeing a fan’s ripped pants. Later, a Bar Mitzvah boy’s search for a more thrilling Torah portion takes his life in an unexpected direction. (0:40-10:07) Intro Discussion - Haunted houses- A man wants to protect his fraternity brothers from the horrors of a haunted house. (10:20-21:50) Question from Twitter- “What is the first book you remember reading more than once?”- A surveillance program investigating Catcher in the Rye fans. (21:55-33:49) Twitter Suggestion- “Are those girl’s roller-skates you’re wearing? “- A man wearing a pink scarf is confused for a gay man. (35:54-47:02) Let's Talk Some More About That - Sarah Silverman’s, ‘I Love You, America’ - A rehearsal dinner joins together a Jewish family and country family. (47:10-55:07) Crap on YouTube- Self driving pizza delivery car- A man struggles with an annoying automated delivery car. (55:15-1:07:51) Twitter Suggestion- Gusset- A dance crew is rattled after meeting a fan with ripped pants. (1:08:02-1:21:32) Twitter Suggestion- Idolatry- A boy tries to make his Torah reading more interesting for his Bar Mitzvah. (1:21:40-1:32:08) Crap on YouTube- Mike Tyson gets angry during an interview- A man’s roommate continuously outs him as a convicted rapist and basketball fan.

This week, Bryan brings to the table GA Rep. Betty Price’s reprehensible suggestion as to how to legally respond to HIV and Erin discusses the legal battles of a pregnant teenage immigrant stuck in Texas. Guest Kay Cannon joins to talk about actively seeking out work alongside other women, writing on 30 Rock and New Girl, and coming in from outside the acapella world to pen Pitch Perfect.

Author and director Russ Banham joins Matt and guest co-host Steve Agee to discuss his role as Bobby Crockett in the 1979 classic comedy Meatballs. Russ tells of how his unusual wardrobe helped him during his audition before sharing stories of filming in a real summer camp and working alongside Bill Murray. Later, Russ talks about transitioning from acting into writing as well as how he ended up alongside the Rolling Stones on an episode of Saturday Night Live.

Actress Angelique Maurnae joins Emily and Deanna this week to share her favorite online magazine subscriptions, hair care aisle tales, and the latest in dating developments. Plus, Angelique gives her take on Dove’s recent advertising debacle.

Sean and Hayes bring LOU WILSON onto the show to hear about working on Netflix’s American Vandal and also for something else.

Next week, Amy will be joined by author Kier-La Janisse to discuss David Cronenberg's 1979 horror film "The Brood." "The Brood" is available to watch on Amazon here: http://a.co/2rlCpvl

Next week, Amy will be joined by Shudder's Owen Shiflett to discuss the 2006 Korean film "The Host." "The Host" is available for viewing on Hulu here: And on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/70059029 And on Amazon here: http://a.co/d8jYmTg

Jess McKenna and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a special improv3humans live from the Windy City! We meet extremely high-test opera singers, a stranger who buys dogs off the street, and actors performing dramatic Muppet scenework. Plus, Fake Ben Franklin goes to a frat party, and true love gets in the way of a robotic uprising. (1:29 - 5:29) Intro Story - What’s up with the observatory on the lake at Northwestern? - College tour guide only really knows about the theater department (5:56 - 8:42) Audience Suggestion - Opera - Extremely hardcore competitive/high test opera singers (9:35 - 15:45) Let’s Talk Some More About That - What are the manners of cumming in marriage? - Someone’s been cumming in the cocktails (16:06 - 24:09) Twitter Suggestion - Strangest question you’ve asked a stranger/What would you do if a stranger on the street offered you a million dollars for your dog? - A couple is divided about whether or not to sell their dog to a street stranger (25:06 - 35:10) Audience Suggestion - Rainbow - Emotional Muppets scenework (38:36 - 43:30) What the Fuck Is Going On? - Getting phone calls from tax fraud scammers - A robot scam caller has a ton of overly humanizing “mistakes” (44:14 - 48:24) Question from Listener - What weird jobs have you done for extra cash? - Fake Ben Franklin gets electrocuted at the frat party (48:29 - 54:29) Audience Suggestion - Desert - The police escort two roadtrippers get to Captain America 2 on time (54:33 - 58:12) What the Fuck Is Going On - Harvey Weinstein made girls watch him shower - Jon plans a whole show around making a prostitute watch him shower (58:13 - 1:04:45) Audience Suggestion - Sentient - A friend’s new girlfriend outwardly appears to be a robot gained sentience

Writer, producer, and former Jeopardy contestant (!!!) Louis Virtel (Throwing Shade) chats with the guys this week about all the game shows, making your own shirts, and the Jesse’s (Metcalfe & Bradford respectively). Plus, Louis talks about never having a boyfriend, the allure of the tall dark and handsome guy, and more!

This week, Bryan and Erin discuss the #MeToo movement as well as stories about California’s female inmate firefighting program and the Family Research Council’s Value Voter Summit. Guest Kathryn Burns (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) gives the scoop on being a Texas transplant in LA, forging a career in choreography, and the theory behind line dancing.

Actor/comedian/SNL writer Nick Rutherford makes his return on this week’s Who Charted! They count down the Top 5 Trending Songs on YouTube while Howard brings the heat over a series of canceled shows and Nick talks about his new film “The Unicorn.” During the Movie Chart, Nick acts out a survival scenario, and Kulap shares her cupping massage horror stories on Two Charted.

Actor Tyler Alvarez joins Emily and Deanna for this week’s HTBLO! He talks about acting in the Netflix series American Vandal and Orange Is the New Black before giving his take on the motives behind a “heyy,” the dad bod fanny pack, and the benefits of meeting people organically.