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I hate to be the downer, but I think the micromachines guy has passed away.

A BASIN OF DIPPIDY-DO

Poor Xanadu, so misunderstood. Didn't it come back as a Broadway show and also bombed? Jake, I enjoy when you have writer-types on the show. Comedians are obviously hilars, but writers bring a different perspective. [Editing to add that yes, many comedians are also writers and vice versa, but it's nice to have a nice variety of guests, especially to those not usually heard on Earwolf podcasts.]

I find that the fabulously crankier the guest, the better the show.

I was lucky enough to be at this show! It was amazing.

I was delighted about how delighted the Skarls were by the shower video. There is lots of use of passive voice in this post, but you get my point.

Amen to that. But it does also make the point that the reason that Wompler is so popular is because she has made several appearances and a special. Her character runs deeper because she has had more air time. (Also, it's a credit to Jessica St. Clair being amazing, obviously). It's a chicken and egg scenario. The favorite characters get more airtime, therefore we love them more, demanding more appearances, etc. etc. So, more women getting more airtime will make them more beloved in listeners' ears. Which Scott is making an effort to do. Fantastic!

Scott, I am grateful for for you putting your opinion out there knowing that it may not be a popular one. I think actively having more women on the show is the best way to address it to. And let me put in another push for more Amy Phillips! I read somewhere that Earwolf listeners are about 80% male, which is disappointing. I'm not putting that blame on Earwolf, but I think that's a reflection about comedy as a whole. Interesting, I sometimes assume I am one of the few women who comment on this board (but you know what happens when you assume) but in no way can my opinion represent all women.

Oh stop spoiling the fun!

Roger Ebert is a national treasure I've always loved his reviews, but in the last few years he's become more cynical about movies and his reviews are the first I go to because they cut right to the chase. He would be great on this show, but unfortunately, podcasts are not the best medium for him right now. If he doesn't already listen, he would love HDTGM. On that thought, it would be great to have Leonard Maltin on the show; Doug Benson certainly has a connection.

I could listen to several hours of these two doing impressions of other comedians.

I'm gonna be that person. When you were talking about the sex scene, did you mean that Ben Affleck looked like a centaur, not a minotaur? Either way, gross.

Outrage! I demand a recount! But for real, it's a wonder that any of the shows can be picked best,when they are all amazing. The b-b-b-bonus clips keep me satisfied for those little nuggets of goodness that don't warrant a whole episode. St. Vincent audibly groaning after a Foam Corner joke is my favorite moment of the year.

Of COURSE Rob Riggle plays Jack. I like how within two episodes, the TJ backstory is already so specific, kind of like the "Wompler mythology". I also love how Owen plays armchair psychologist.

Not sure whatever praise can be added above, but I almost screamed with delight when I saw this episode this morning. I actually started to feel a little bit sorry for Gutterballs. But, Wompler is a wild mare who many can't tame.

I love that Nirvana clip! It's also on Live! Tonight! Sold Out! which is amazing. I wonder of Bob sings that song to Bev in the boudoir?

If Beverly is taking requests, I'd like to hear "All That Jazz".

Jamie Denbo? American Girl Dolls? A Jew-off? Cults? This show pretty much involves the best things ever.

I love the guests that get assertive with R & B instead of taking their criticism. I just knew that somehow Shira's baby would inconvenience Ronna. Thanks for delivering!

"I'm a pyramid scheme. Invest!" "Mama-jamas that go all night." "you mean Battle of the Network Stars shorts?" Jessica St. Clair, you are a national treasure. After getting a stomach ache about going back to work after a break, this was a gift from heaven.

I guffawed at that. Somehow, I don't think it was out of hubris, I just think Sly didn't know how "books" work.

I just watched the photo shoot montage and based on that alone makes this movie the greatest. For real, Stallone is trying to match a police composite to fingerprints? Now I have to get a copy because I don't believe that someone can put such ridiculousness in a film.

This was one of the best episodes yet. Maybe having more non- "professional" funny people is the key! maybe have this guy as a guest?

One of the things I enjoy most about CBB is that people have really varying interpretations of guests' intentions and dynamics. It's like life, where you just care for some, and not care for others. I found Jake to be, as he always is, to be delighted to be there and always enjoying himself. I had an initial thought that the two main guests are used to being the alpha hosts of their own shows and how that would play out, but it worked out fine (in my opinion). Since Garry Marshall has become such a CBB mainstay, does the real Mr. Marshall know of it? Do you think he even understands the concept of podcasts?

I just tweeted at Paul to look at the forums. Not sure if he reads all his '@' replies. Doing follow-up shows on the sequels would be awesome. To answer an earlier question, "sleepaway camp" is a general term used for camps where the campers live for the duration, as opposed to "day camp".