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This week, UCB founder and host of Improv4humans Matt Besser joins Howard and Kulap for a midwinter chartstorm. Matt shares his Top Musical Picks of 2016 and explains what he puts his CDs into while Howard complains about his yurt-mates’ excessive social media presence. During the Movie Chart, we hear what “La La Land” gets wrong about opening a jazz club, and Style Matchups: Division Round Playoffs forces Matt to defend why he won’t pick a Patriot in his fantasy league. Finally, Stard joins in for Two Charted, where tales are told of black beetles and Amazon suit shopping.

Kevin and Kamau reunite in person as they welcome actor and stand-up comedian Matt Braunger to discuss the latest in Denzel happenings. They analyze Denzel clips, check out a Denzel fan reenactment, and debate which Denzel movie would be most appropriate on the cover of a lunchbox. Then, they address all things Denzel about the Golden Globes, and Matt shares how he developed his first comedy albums before listing his Top 5 Denzel Films. Finally, they dive into a discussion on “The Magnificent Seven,” noting how you deal with shootouts that never happened and who earns the title of “Most Handsome Man in the West.”

Comedian and actor Jon Dore joins the Sklars for the final episode of Sklarbro County! They celebrate the end of an era by having Jon tell the tale of his poker-induced seizure before diving into Stories. Daniel Van Kirk opens with a personal account of having crashed an Austin Bachelor Ball. Then, we hear about a mystery nightclub pooper and a katana crack party, and finally, Mark Wahlberg closes the show with a voicemail congratulating the Sklars on the new series.

Ben Rodgers helps the gentlemen you love say goodbye to the evil 2016 with a memorial of someone they lost.

Sklarbro Country’s celebrity gallery has gathered once again to celebrate the new year! Randy and Jason welcome special guests Dennis Rodman, Dick Vitale, Tilda Swinton, Fat Matthew McConaughey, Kris Kristofferson, both Nicholas Cages, Sam Elliott, Ken Kratz, Steven Avery, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Steven Seagal, Michael Caine, Javier Bardem, Manny Pacquiao, and many, many more to reflect on the past year and to share their plans for 2017.

Special musical guest Radical Face (Ben Cooper, Josh Lee) joins Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus, and Stephanie Allynne along with Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans. Ben and Josh serenade the improvisers with tunes that inspire scenes about schoolkids that refuse to be buddies, the search for a time-traveling daughter, and the least badass dude in a bar. Later, a dead uncle tries to sell cars at a seance, and Stephanie has a hard time bringing her dog back to life.

Actor/writer Tim Baltz helps Howard and Kulap usher in a new year of charting on this week's Who Charted! Tim dishes on having his show "Shrink" picked up by Seeso before the gang hops into Spotify's Top 5 Songs. We hear about Rhonda Rousey's rumbles, how to get respect on the playground, and later, Howard explores the Jewish quarter of Universal City Walk during the Movie Chart. Finally, Two Charted brings with it a brand new segment in the way of Big Game Predictions: Coach Style Wars.

Actor and comedian Dennis Gubbins joins Randy and Jason for the penultimate edition of Sklarbro County! Daniel Van Kirk shares stories of a sword fight gone south, a college freshman who found out why you shouldn’t snap and drive, and a New Yorker who got stiffed by a local casino. Finally, the Sklars listen to a voicemail from Manny Pacquiao in which the boxer shares his New Year’s resolutions.

Hey Humons, Intern Dalton here! We are putting together our Best Of 2016 episode. I've attached all of the episodes that are up for consideration (Starting most recently with Episode 269 and going all the way back to Episode 221). Please post below "Episode #, the underlined title, and the time code" when voting. Thanks! P.S. - Intern Alan was going to post this, but he was too embarrassed about his username. Improv4Humans2016Archive.pdf

Ian Roberts, John Gemberling, and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser live at UCB Sunset for this week’s improv4humans. Audience questions inspire scenes about fine bathroom art, a greeting card writers’ room, and the world’s leading sexual engineer. Later, they open the very first private McDonalds, and a feudal lord roleplays as one of his filthy peasants. 271 - LIVE @ UCB Sunset w/ Ian Roberts, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri (0:45 - 7:11) Intro Story - The Mannequin Challenge (with guns) - Seeking realistic gun pieces for your son (7:22 - 15:57) Audience Suggestion - “Car” - Attempting to purchase a car that just doesn’t work (16:33 - 26:54) Question from Listener - "What was the stupidest lie you got caught for?" - A little girl at the window won’t stop ruining everything (28:46 - 37:49 ) Question for Audience - "What was the worst gift you were given and how did you react?” - Greeting card writer’s room (37:55 -45:00) Audience Suggestion - “Taxi”- Politeness means you go where the cab driver wants (45:08 - 56:38) Crap on Youtube - “Invasion of the Sex Robots” - World’s leading sex roboticist lays his sexuality on the line (56:46 -1:07:31) Crap on Youtube - "Is the moon a planet or a star?" - A class taught on the principle that trees are flowers (1:07:48 - 1:16:26 ) Let’s Talk Some More About That - Who thinks they’re smarter than Ian? - Letting a vagrant inside your private McDonalds (1:16:44 - 1:23:55) Let’s Talk Some More About That - How crazy does being rich make you? - A wealthy lord roleplays as a peasant

This week, writer/comedian/podcaster Kevin Avery joins Howard and Kulap to send off 2016 in a chartacular fashion! They count down iTunes' Top 5 Holiday Songs while Kevin gives the scoop on his musical history and his appearance on "Last Week Tonight." Then, the Virgin Airlines safety video gets roasted like a chestnut during the Christmas Movie Chart, and the gang spreads holiday cheer with a gift-giving bonanza on Two Charted. Note: This episode was recorded prior to Christmas.

This week, writer and comedian Kevin Avery joins Randy and Jason in the County. They chat about Kevin's podcast "Denzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor Of All Time Period" before swapping personal Denzel experiences. Then, Daniel Van Kirk brings stories about a woman who lodged a vibrator in her rear end and a strip club attendee who ran himself over. Finally, the Sklars listen to a voicemail from Robert Durst in which he makes every attempt to clear his name.

The HH boys allow comedian Max Silvestri into the studio to talk about doing TV recaps and do some for us.

I too will help make it a reality, but only because it's the first night of Hannukah and I can see a parallel between the oil lasting for eight days and this thread lasting for all time. In fact I think I'm going to read the Torah right now. Thanks for the religious inspiration everybody.

Actor/comedian Johnny Pemberton arrives this week to help out Howard and Kulap with their fashion choices! They count down Stereogum's Top 5 Songs of the Week while Johnny explains why he's never recognized for "Son of Zorn" and why Kanye would benefit from his friendship. Then, during the Video Game Chart, the gang assesses what it takes to be a nerd these days, and finally, Howard plays Show and Teller before holiday gifts are opened on Two Charted.

This week, Randy and Jason welcome “Supernatural” guests Rob Benedict and Richard Speight Jr. out to the rollicking Country hills. They chat about everything from the perks of commercial work to Rob and Richard’s mini-series “Kings of Con,” and the boys swap stories of following the convention circuits. During Quick Hits, we hear about Hulk Hogan’s porch pirates and the controversy embroiling the World Pole Dancing Championships, and finally, the Sklars welcome Ozzie Guillen on to share some of his Christmas memories.

Film critic Amy Nicholson joins Kevin this week to discuss the 2012 film “Flight.” Amy and Kevin recount their very first meeting and analyze Denzel’s movie star status before Amy gives a pre-review of “Fences.” During their conversation on “Flight,” they touch on Denzel’s chemistry with Don Cheadle and share favorite scenes before giving it an official Denzel rating.

Hayes travels to New York to hear Tom's pitch for the big annual Christmas show in person.

Comedian David Huntsberger co-hosts this week with Randy and Jason to welcome long-time showfriend Beth Hoyt back to the County. They discuss the benefits of a one-way Mars trip before getting into Stories. David brings tales of a long-distance sandwich seeker and a drug smuggling cop, and finally, the Sklars listen to an ethereal voice message from Tilda Swinton.

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Welcome to the Solo Bolo Cuatrolo in the Holo! The indominable Ben Schwartz returns for a frothy early morning SOLO BOLO. He and Scott chat about childhood gymnastics, ghost buttholes, and getting midnight grabbed by an alien. Then they play the Olympic Song Challenge in order to set some rules to their never-ending parade of delicious harmonies. This episode is sponsored by Original Grain.

Writer and actor Dave Holmes joins Howard and guest co-host Ele Woods for this week’s Who Charted. Dave talks about his new book “Party of One” before they dive into iTunes’ Top 5 Songs during which we hear stories of buying Phil Spector’s Christmas album on the streets and Dave’s trip to the premiere of Fifty Shades of Grey. Howard proposes color-coded video streaming services while the gang counts down the Movie Chart, and Engineer Stard shows off his tour look during Two Charted.

Actress Mandell Maughan joins the Sklars on this week’s Sklarbro Country. Randy and Jason discuss Raiders punter Marquette King’s celebrating penalties and a white power pistachio girl during Takes, and Mandell talks about getting cast in Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ and the story of her first audition. Quick Hits brings a soccer fan with a meat flinging problem and a forgetful boxer, and Kris Kristofferson calls in to share his Himalayan holiday plans with the Sklars.

Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, and Katie Dippold join Matt Besser for this week’s episode of improv4humans. They explore the origin of fake news and deal with unengaged cops before embarking on a time-traveling adventure that can’t seem to get itself out of the year 1980. Later, a cheating spouse is exposed via donuts, and Katie searches for a dog to put inside her fridge.

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