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Storyteller and genuinely real dude Ed Hansen joins Emily and Deanna for this week’s HTBLO! Ed explains the meaning of “dragged for filth,” dishes on his favorite Real Housewife, and shares his ride-or-die apps. Then, he reflects on his persona in the 90s before they get in deep about which trends from the decade have made a resurgence.

Next week, Amy will be joined by host of The Memory Palace Nate DiMeo to discuss Being There (1979) vs. Harold and Maude (1971). Being There is available to watch on YouTube here: and on Amazon here: http://a.co/7hd2SQU Harold and Maude is available to watch on YouTube here: and on Amazon here: http://a.co/3BjfIlQ

Amy is joined by Engineer Sam to take listener calls as they discuss which film will enter The Canon as the Best of 2017! Will “The Florida Project” find its place? Does “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” have a hope? Will “Lady Bird” make the cut? Can “Get Out” get in? Or will “mother!” take the cake?

Welcome back to Unpacking The Wolf, the only podcast hosted by two former feral children raised by wolves! Hosts Lobo (Jon Gabrus) and Lou (Betsy Sodaro) welcome dating expert Trish “The Dish” Weber to help them adjust back to the nuances of the human world. Trish offers advice on how to clothe themselves and what info to put into their Tinder bios before discovering a dark secret in her own romantic life. Plus, Traci Reardon drops by to get Lobo and Lou’s input on listener questions about dating on another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

Jon Gabrus and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser for part two of a live episode from Chicago! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a team of nerdcatchers, a specialty toilet for a bad back, and a genie that gets wished into a relationship. Plus, teens make a high speed Taco Bell run and Jon has a hard time concentrating during his wife’s work stories. (3:35-6:25) Intro Story - Trying to get a cherry out of glass- Man noisily tries to get a cherry out of his drink during a play (7:20-8:52) Intro Story - Two bearded audience members wearing nerdy t-shirts- Two people track nerds in the woods. (9:38-13:15) Audience Suggestion - Wolf - Two actors learn about working with monkeys (14:03-18:06) Question from Listener - What was the moment you realized you weren’t a kid anymore? – A couple tours a house with a large specialty toilet made for people with bad backs (18:18-25:03) Audience Suggestion - Wet Dream- A woman wishes a genie into being her boyfriend. (25:12-28:50) Question from Listener - Have you ever recused a pig from a slaughter farm? – A couple chooses which pig they want to eat from a little girl’s pet pig collection. (31:37-36:50) Question from Listener - Who was your least favorite teacher? – A reckless teen breaks his physics teachers prized model. (37:00-38:52) Let’s Talk Some More About That - High school lunch runs- High School students try to get Taco Bell as quickly as possible. (39:24-40:46) Audience Suggestion - Darth/Darts – Darth Vader tries to convince Luke to join his game of darts over a ping pong game. (40:43-48:12) Audience Suggestion - Permaculture – Jon can’t focus during his wife’s work stories, and his wife can’t be quiet during his stories. (49:06-54:32) Question from Listener - What is the worst Halloween costume you have worn? – A young prop comedian makes a closing statement in mock trial. (55:23-1:02:21) Audience Suggestion- Zamboni – A boy’s roughhousing goes too far, and he must see a doctor. (1:08:46-1:15:47) Intro Story- Buying shrooms in Amsterdam- A businessman sells shrooms with very specific side effects.

Writer, theater / pop-culture expert, and Homophilia’s very own horror aficionado Louis Peitzman joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about BSB erotica, his ultimate Top 5 lists, plus his adventures in being friends with benefits. Plus, Louis spills his very revealing moment with Timothée Chalamet, Dave explains 50 Shades of Gray to his mom, and more!

Next week, screenwriter David Scarpa (All the Money in the World) will join Amy to discuss the 1961 Paul Newman feature "The Hustler." "The Hustler" is available to watch on Amazon here: http://a.co/49ktDsm and on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxYFAj7FemQ

Comedian-writer-actor-producers Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman (Corporate) share their executive experiences on this week’s Who Charted! They help the gang count down Billboard’s Top 5 Selling Albums while they hash out the worst parts about the circus and wonder whether Eminem would like them. Then, we hear Metacritic’s Top 5 TV Shows, and Howard provides a special artist-sports matchup quiz during Two Charted.

This week, Bryan and Erin start off with a recap of Oprah’s incredible speech and the unfortunate lack of male voices in support of Time’s Up at the Golden Globes. Then, Erin talks about Daphne Merkin’s insulting opinion piece about #MeToo and how she gets it so wrong. Bryan shares the development of the new trans inclusive show “Pose” and how creator Ryan Murphy is using his power to change the system for the better, and guest Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend) talks about getting people to open up to her, preferred languages of love, drill team, sexy clowns, and much much more.

Film editor Alan Scherstuhl of Village Voice/LA Weekly joins Amy this week for a Dolly Parton double-hitter! They pit Dolly’s 1980 landmark comedy “9 to 5” against the classic 1982 film “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Amy and Alan assess Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds as the epitome of the ultra-feminine and ultra-masculine, the historical significance of each film, and Dolly’s unique comedic chemistry with her co-stars in both pictures. Plus, we hear about how “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” plays with the idea of hypocritical politics and what “9 to 5” reveals about how much the workplace has evolved for women.

Homophilia’s Dave Holmes joins Emily and Deanna for this week’s HTBLO! Dave gives his thoughts on the excess of tastemakers in the music scene, the resurgence of 90s chic, and the best thing about his co-host. Later, the girls track Dave’s glow up before they break down Logan Paul’s awful reaction to stumbling across a dead body in Japan’s “suicide forest.”

Sean and Hayes are joined by MATT INGEBRETSON and JAKE WEISMAN from their new show Corporate on Comedy Central to tell stories.

This week, filmmaker Graham Skipper joins Amy to pit Monty Python’s two greatest comedies against one another: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” vs. “Monty Python’s Life of Brian.” Graham details a brief history of the sketch group before they get into “Holy Grail,” nothing its hilarious teardown of the Arthur legend and how it frames its own subversions within the movie. Then, they tackle “Life of Brian,” discussing its relevant social politics and how it nails religious satire. Finally, they make their closing arguments as to whether “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” or “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” should enter The Canon.

Danielle Schneider joins Matt Besser this week for an improv2humans! They perform scenes about a mom who just wants a birthday card on time, a waiter who offers deep-cutting character critiques, and a doctor with acting career advice. Later, a cheerleader gets interrogated about her cheers after a car accident, and the sandwich-on-head bet turns into a flight risk. (0:00-13:05) Intro Discussion- ‘Nichols and May’ - A Mother and daughter argue over sending birthday cards. (13:06-23:46) Intro Discussion- ‘Real Housewives vs Fantasy Football’ - A couple argues over which is better for you Real Housewives or Fantasy Football. (23:47-32:57) Intro Discussion- ‘Slow Waiters’ - A waiter really tries to get to the root of a patron’s troubles. (35:53-42:55) Twitter Suggestion- ‘Doctor’- A Doctor who is very into their patient’s acting career. (42:56-52:41) Twitter Suggestion- ‘Car Accidents’ - After an accident a distraught cheerleader is questioned by a cop about her cheering merit. (52:42-1:04:15) Intro Story- ‘Christmas Eve Dinner’- A man takes his pants to the dry cleaners after his daughter threw up on them. (1:04:16-) Intro Discussion - ‘Sandwich Head Bets’- A woman on a plane refuses to remove a sandwich from her head.

2018 starts off saucy when guest Brian Moylan (Vulture, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) comes in hot with his “Brian Moylan Sex Stories”! With Fire Island glory holes, anonymous men in masks, and other tantalizing tales, you definitely don’t want to miss a second of this episode. Plus, Ninja Warrior hotties, exclusive Erika Jayne insights and so much more!

Screenwriter Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Disaster Artist) joins Amy this week to discuss the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.” They discuss how the film succeeds as a mosaic of interlocking stories and why it adds up to more than the sum of its parts. Plus, Michael shares some of the moments on his “Yikes” list before they assess the movie’s charm and take a deep dive into the many plot threads of “Love Actually.”

Bryan and Erin welcome 2018 with open arms as they catch up after their new year festivities! Bryan discusses a new development in the HIV/AIDS Presidential Advisory Council situation: everyone got fired! They try to wrap their heads around the travesty that is this administration’s backtracking on LGBTQ issues before Erin shares more positive news in the way of all of the amazing female candidates currently running for government positions. Then, host of Fake the Nation Negin Farsad joins in to talk about “changing the stereotype,” why Iranian society feels unsustainable, and her legal challenge to the MTA while promoting her film “The Muslims Are Coming!”

Writer and essayist Carina Chocano (You Play The Girl: On Playboy Bunnies, Princesses, Trainwrecks and Other Man-Made Women) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about Babe when he finds out his mom is dead, PJ Harvey’s “Rid of Me,” Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Matt Besser of Improv4humans joins Kulap, Howard, and Stard to share his top musical picks from the last year! We hear some of Matt’s favorite underrated artists before Howard makes a grand entrance to pitch a series of opinionated charts from all over the stylistic spectrum. Plus, they attempt to listen to a Cory Branan song without crying and and toss out their favorite movies of 2017.

Don't forget to call to 855-600-WOLF in this Friday, January 5th at 3pm PST/6pm EST to make your case for which of these five films should be inducted into The Canon as the Best of 2017! The five finalists are: Lady Bird The Florida Project Get Out Star Wars: The Last Jedi mother!

Korean pop music enthusiasts Shannon Locke and Angelica Davila join Emily and Deanna this week to give a total rundown on the rising popularity of K-Pop music! Shannon and Angelica explain how they became engrossed in the fandom, their favorite stars, and the typical K-Pop star origin story. Plus, we learn the truth about “biaswreckers” as well as how the girls came be a part of their own K-Pop dance crew. *This episode was recorded before the tragic passing of Kim Jong-hyun.

This week, author of “Improv Nation” Sam Wasson joins Matt Besser for a far-reaching discussion about the history of improv. Sam and Matt outline the milestones of improvisational theatre as it evolved from a rehearsal exercise into the comedic performance art form that we know it as today. Learn more about Sam Wasson’s book “Improv Nation” here.

Film critic and host of the podcast Switchblade Sisters April Wolfe joins Amy this week to discuss Mary Harron’s 2000 film “American Psycho.” They discuss the movie as a dissection of the American male psychosis and consider the equally-weighted feminine reactions throughout. Plus, they talk its initial reception, what the film did for Christian Bale’s career, and its continued relevance as a satire of American culture.

JAKE AND AMIR from the “If I Were You” podcast are in the studio along with many other guests to celebrate at the big Hollywood Handbook party for the holidays.

This week, Slate contributor Seth Stevenson joins Amy to discuss Robert Downey Sr.’s 1969 film “Putney Swope.” Seth and Amy note the film’s focus on the blurred line between art and commerce, the significance of Putney’s voice-dub, and what the conflation of “obscenity and originality” reveals about the advertising world. Then, they share how “Putney Swope” has reshaped their perspectives on modern advertisements.