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Matt and Dave are back for another episode and it is one for the books! After they answer YOUR questions Matt and Dave welcome the incomparable Shamir to the show! They discuss coping with the election, the vibe in South Philly right now, being an introvert, Girlfriends, Emily in Paris, We Are Who We Are, Teena Maria, Luther Vandross, Reba, The Who, insomnia, straight men, situationships, the journey to self-releasing records, bipolar disorder, and what he’s working on next!

Samantha Bee and Wajahat Ali join Negin to share how they felt after finding out Joe Biden won the presidency. They also get into whether Trumpism will outlast Trump and how they plan to mentally prepare for another possible coronavirus lockdown.

Improv team Leroy (Aman Adumer, Mary Anthony, Kimia Behpoornia, Josh Brekhus, Dayna Lobosco, James Mannion, Edgar Momplaisir, and Mia Schauffler) joins Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about dog lineage, understanding absentee parents, a Grand Theft Auto lawyer, and much more. Plus, a listener calls in with a story about a Dungeons & Dragons campaign gone awry.

Bryan and Erin breathe a huge sigh of relief as we eek past the electoral finish line on this week’s ATTITUDES! In light of Georgia turning blue, Erin takes another look at what happened during Stacey Abrams’ campaign for governor and how she’s been making up the difference since. Then, Bryan talks about Biden’s inclusion of transgender people in his victory speech and the great stuff in store from his administration in regards to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Election Day is behind us, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more work ahead. Consider this week’s Getting Curious a chance to reflect and recharge, as Jonathan speaks with the writer, editor, activist, and social justice facilitator adrienne maree brown. The two discuss adrienne’s work around emergent strategy and pleasure activism, consider what authentic community engagement looks like, and explore how science fiction can be an invaluable resource for shaping a more equitable future. adrienne maree brown is the author of Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good and Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds, and the co-editor of Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction from Social Justice Movements. Her forthcoming book We Will Not Cancel Us: And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice is now available for pre-order. Follow adrienne on Twitter @adriennemaree and Instagram @adriennemareebrown, and keep up with her work at www.adriennemareebrown.net. Once you’ve finished the episode, make sure to check out adrienne’s podcasts How To Survive The End of the World and Octavia’s Parables.

Erin and Bryan keep ahead of the race with this week’s ATTITUDES! Bryan keeps the focus on the positive by celebrating the LGBTQ candidates elected to Congress this week. Then, Erin touches on victories in Colorado and Oregon before revealing the surprising way voter ID laws have a disproportionate effect on women.

Paula Poundstone and Dorian Warren join Negin to predict how the presidential election is going to play out. They unpack the role religion played for some Trump voters. Everyone reveals their favorite comfort movies and TV shows—Paula makes a strong case for Mary Poppins.

Musical guest Apes of the State join improvisers Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Lippert for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Apes of the State performs songs that inspire scenes about tough guy school, listening for the important details, avoiding spoilers, and more.

Rock icon Bruce Springsteen feels ecstatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bruce sits down with Conan to talk about his new album and documentary Letter to You, the death cult of rock ’n roll, the best go-to cover song, and his favorite American rock bands. Plus, Conan responds to a voicemail praising him for his allyship.

SONA MOVSESIAN returns to fully chill on Freak Show Friday.

Actor Jim Parsons feels okay about people saying that he’s Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jim sits down with Conan to talk about recovering from COVID-19, working with dangerous animals on set, and starring in The Boys in the Band. Later, Conan makes a desperate plea to one of his sponsors.

Homophilia uses this last episode before the election to officially endorse their pick for the next POTUS and it will SHOCK YOU. (It won’t.) Then, the delightfully charming Will Young joins Matt and Dave to chat about spending quarantine in Will’s childhood home, what the pandemic looks like in the UK, Wu Assassin, Below Deck, Nina Simone, Bowie, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, and Sam Fender, Will’s new book To Be A Gay Man, not having any gay role models growing up, winning Pop Idol, looking for an American anglophile who is in touch with their feelings and can do a single pirouette, the US and UK divide, getting dumped with an emoji, falling in love with writing and a Julia Roberts story for the record books. Pre-order Will’s new book here: https://www.shopthelastbookstore.com/book/9780753554258

On a special improv4humans, Matt Besser talks to panel of undecided voters Dan, Lance, and Jean. We’ll hear undecided takes on everything from voting by phone and the Supreme Court to Kanye West and fantasy football. Make sure to cast your ballot, humons!

David Cross and Cody Lindquist join Negin to discuss how early voting is going. In Cody’s case, it involved Mariska Hargitay and free sandwiches. They also react to Amy Coney Barrett being sworn in and white women’s obsession with fall.

This week, Erin talks about another effort from the Polish government to restrict abortion access and the protests that have erupted in response. Then, Bryan covers Intersex Awareness Day as well as Senator Ed Markey’s response to Amy Coney Barrett’s position on constitutional originalism. Later, actor/writer/activist Brandon Kyle Goodman shares his fav Real Housewife of Potomac, stories from his new podcast Do The Work, meet-cuteing his (then) future husband, and so much more!

Are you phone banking, leafleting, and heading to the polls early this election season and still feeling like you need a boost? Then it might be time to introduce deep canvassing to your routine. The activist, community organizer, and director of People’s Action George Goehl joins Jonathan to share this go-to practice for building a more progressive nation—and explains why rural America needs to be central to any discussion of the electorate.

TIM HEIDECKER returns to make a special new channel with The Boys.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama feels very, very hopeful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Michelle sits down with Conan to discuss her new show The Michelle Obama Podcast, the importance of humility in politics, and changing the voting culture with WhenWeAllVote.org. Check out Conan’s conversation with Michelle on her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n57zGznX7ZXlkGC0I521o

Actor Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney sit down with Cameron to discuss not wanting to explain yourself over and over again, co-hosting the podcast Homo Sapiens, and acting in quarantine.

This week Matt and Dave are joined by the legendary Rob Halford (Grammy winner/lead vocalist of Judas Priest and author of his new autobiography, Confess [shopthelastbookstore.com].) They discuss being quarantined in Phoenix, dressing up in PPE to grocery shop, music being like water for Rob and how his taste hasn’t mellowed, missing Judas Priest’s 50th anniversary because of the pandemic, The Umbrella Academy, the leather scene, how he met his partner Thomas, how relationships help us understand ourselves, Rob’s clean and sober journey, how he came out, and who would play Thomas and Rob in a Lifetime movie?

Actress and producer Rashida Jones feels fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rashida sits down with Conan to talk about the importance of diversifying your skills, creating a documentary about her father Quincy Jones, and working with Bill Murray on her new film On the Rocks. Later, Conan responds to a voicemail about a man with no name.

On this week’s ATTITUDES! Bryan covers Tiffany Trump’s recent speech at a ‘Trump Pride’ event as well as a new rule in Texas allowing social workers to turn away LGBTQ and disabled clients. Then, Erin discusses the new Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument in Central Park and the complicated history it represents before turning to the Texas Senate race between MJ Hegar and John Cornyn.

During his treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed Medical Center, President Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) exhibits strange, disturbing symptoms. A local priest (John Gemberling) stops by to draw out a demonic influence from the increasingly unhinged commander-in-chief.

Alexandra Pelosi and Shalewa Sharpe join Negin to explain why they’re wary of presidential polling. They also discuss whether hate speech should be protected and imagine what a city designed by women would look like. (Spoiler alert: Women’s bathrooms would have more hooks.)

There are more than 2.5 million care workers, nannies, and house cleaners across the United States. They are skilled professionals. Their labor is essential. So are their rights. Alicia Garza, who is the Director of Strategy & Partnerships for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, joins Jonathan to discuss the history of domestic work in the United States, why domestic workers are some of the least protected, most vulnerable individuals—without access to health care, paid sick days, or a living wage—and what a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights could offer these workers in the way of proper compensation, labor protections, and dignity. Beyond her work with the NDWA, Alicia Garza is the co-creator of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, the principal at the Black Futures Lab, a writer, and a podcast host. Her new book The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart is out now. Once you’ve had a chance to listen to this episode of Getting Curious, make sure to check out Alicia’s first appearance on the show, and her podcasts Lady Don’t Take No and Sunstorm. Follow Alicia on Twitter @aliciagarza and Instagram @chasinggarza.