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After a disastrous game of competitive golf, an interested QOD party asks James how to not lose it all during clutch moments. Will out mystery questioner be able to improve his or her game using the wisdom James pulls from chess, business, and relationships? And why isn't Stephen chiming in with help on this topic?

Do you find yourself getting irrationally mad when you're cut off by the car plastered in bumper stickers warning about the danger of contrails? When you're walking on a sidewalk and there's a group of people in front of you, do you want to run them over with a snowblower because they're arranged in such a way that it's impossible to navigate around them? When there's someone in a coffee shop talking loudly on their phone, do you want to plunge them and their stupid conversation to the bottom of the Mariana Trench for the rest of time? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you're not being an asshole, that's just evolution baby. Apparently we're hard-wired to think people are jerks and there's absolutely nothing we can do about it. To commemorate the arrival of 'Difficult People' season 2 on Hulu, Jack O'Brien, Josh Sargent and Alex Schmidt discuss the scientifically proven ways humans are just awful–from our bad driving habits to the cognitive bias that proves why stupid people think they're smart. Trust us, it's not you, it's them. Footnotes: - David Dunning: We Are All Confident Idiots: https://goo.gl/yclkfl - Cracked: 6 Scientific Reasons People Drive Like Assholes: http://goo.gl/gk4s - Cracked: 5 Scientific Reasons You're a Bad Employee: http://goo.gl/X5SD - Cracked: 6 Obnoxious Behaviors That Make You Better at Your Job: http://goo.gl/eorSF6 - Cracked: 5 Logical Fallacies That Make You Wrong More Than You Think: http://goo.gl/XtQGF - Robert Sapolsky - Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: https://goo.gl/Ji7S4G - Watch Difficult People on Hulu: http://goo.gl/ZHNQpt - Difficult People on Instagram: https://goo.gl/lLva2S - Difficult People on Twitter: https://goo.gl/TBdkeD - Difficult People on Facebook: https://goo.gl/fHma0d

Musician Amir Yaghmai joins Jensen and Matty to talk about doing music for Red Dead Redemption, Bloom That app, Hunter x Hunter, Schoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP," Aphex Twin's "Cheetaht2" EP, how we were late on the second season of UnREAL, and many more things you should know about.

Stard joins Howard and Kulap for a special Summah Music Premiere episode! We'll hear about Howard's sibling rivalries and get some tips on creating your own summah gum while listening to the Music Chart. Later, they ponder sending e-smells during IMDB's Top 5 Television Shows, and we get a special preview of Oculus Summah during Two Charted.

Writer/comedian/actor Allison Raskin joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss a nail salon being called "American Nails." Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

It's goblin day at the Minotaur again and we're joined by the Goblin Queen herself! She's very approachable! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Fibro Myalgia, the Goblin Queen: Kelsey Kinney Alabaster Camerdan: Tommy Maranges Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistant: Garrett Schultz

Watching movies like 'Speed' and 'The Negotiator,' you get the sense that talking a bad guy out of a hostage situation is a lot like being a Jedi. A little, "these aren't the droids your looking for," here, a little (insert witty line) there, and bam, you're making out with the foxy bank teller back at HQ by happy hour. Now if that were true, we'd all be hostage negotiators, right? But the job isn't that simple. It's much more passive than we think and involves a lot more teamwork than just one man walking into a building with only a bullhorn and his gut instinct. To learn what we all get wrong about hostage negotiators, Jack jack is joined by Chris Voss; author, professor and former lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI. They discuss how teamwork and active listening are two of the most important parts of the job, and then Chris explains how hostage negotiation skills can be used in business and in real life. Make sure to buy tickets to our next live podcast taping where we get heavy and talk about the afterlife, maaan! What if there's no heaven and hell and we're all just a hologram inside the mind of an ancient computer simulation? What if the Zoroastrians were right and it doesn't matter how good you are in your life, you just have to cross a rickety bridge guarded by two four-eyed dogs to reach eternal salvation? Join Jack, Dan, and Michael on Saturday, July 16th at 7pm at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles as they try to figure out what it all means. They'll be joined by comedians Casey Jane Ellison and Ramin Nazer to discuss their favorite afterlife scenarios from movies, sci-fi and lesser-known religions. This episode is sponsored by Harry's, The Bouqs, and Spotify. Tickets are only $5 and available here: https://goo.gl/yvf76j Footnotes: Chris Voss: Never Split the Difference: http://goo.gl/yCKrnz Daniel Kahneman: Thinking Fast and Thinking Slow: https://goo.gl/GoGs3a The Atlantic: The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence: http://goo.gl/MjOC5N Cracked: 4 Aspects of Hostage Situations Movies Didn't Prepare Me For: http://goo.gl/1wvR1h David Foster Wallace: This is Water: http://goo.gl/XMEqj New York Times: Quiet Fixer in Donald Trump's Campaign: http://goo.gl/BcQQsH

Comedy titan and the titular Nathan Fielder, star of Comedy Central’s Nathan For You is back on today’s Comedy Bing! Bong! Nathan tells us a bit about season 2 of Nathan For You, his recent obsession with reflections on Instagram, and swears that he knows more than 500 words. Then, Brad Hammerstone waddles into the studio to talk about what has happened to real men. Later, the recently fired Dov Charney returns to explain the truth about being fired from American Apparel. Dads, grads, get out of here!

Former presidential candidate Carly "The Fiorins" Fiorina (Fran Gillespie) tells Mark and Pete why she sleeps in a drawer and tags Planned Parenthoods at night. Plus: Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) calls in to share how he celebrates the Fourth of July!

Join Danielle, Casey and very special guest Amy Hartwick as they discuss MILF MONEY, Kylie's Lip Kit's, the Southern Charm reunion and RHONY or as Danielle dubbed it "A Tale of Two Clitties". Also find out the devastating blow Casey was dealt in paradise.

Actor and comedian Jeff B. Davis (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Harmontown) joins Jason and Randy on this week's Sklarbro Country! They discuss missing out on prime Tina Turner, matching Wayne Brady's intensity on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", the grooviness of '80s basketball, and the challenges of being a soccer fan without a team. Later, producer Scott Rogowsky joins the fray for Quick Hits, and the Sklars ring up Manny Pacquiao to hear about his budding political aspirations.

Andrew Ti and special guest Troy Walker finish the week off by discussing racist family members. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Ana Marie Cox used to live and work in Washington, D.C., covering politics - until it got too dangerous for her. In today's episode, she tells David why.

Scooting along with Rich Sommer.

Hello souls and welcome back to the non-denominational Worship Hour with your host Reverend Dr. Anita Love (Lauren Ashley Smith)! It's the safe space in which we can talk about our hearts, souls, and take vibe requests. On this very special episode, we welcome back the dearly missed Simone Jones. Simone had been missing for 19 months and shares what it was like to be in a cult run by a single teenager for all of that time. Later, Traci Reardon arrives to help her Twitter followers with their questions and vibe requests in another edition of "Help Me, Rhonda."

Paul F. Tompkins extends his welcome to all the beloved people out there on their journey back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul's special guest is Justin Kirk of HBO’s Angels in America and Showtime’s Weeds! They chat about the earliest memory Justin has of doing something cruel, being a classic lurker online, and having a house warming party after living in his home for years. Paul is then joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Matt Gourley, and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set at A Performing Arts High School. As always, the superb Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!

Actor Joe Morton joins Kamau for this week's episode where they discuss Joe's new play "Turn Me Loose" as well as the challenge of starting out as a black actor in the 1970s. Later, they talk about how to turn a money job into an artistic process, the evils of Joe's character on Scandal, and the transition between television and film acting. Plus, Joe reflects on working with Denzel on American Gangster and gives his Top 5 Denzel Roles.

Find out what’s happening behind the scenes at Midroll and Earwolf during this very busy summer, as Midroll's Erik Diehn and Lex Friedman join Adam for his very last episode hosting The Wolf Den. Adam recently stepped aside from his position of CEO and explains his reasons for doing so. He reminisces with Lex and Erik about the most fun, and the most challenging, moments of the last three eventful years. Then they take up Midroll's recent acquisition of Stitcher, addressing some of the concerns raised by a few prominent tech podcasters. Lex and Erik detail why and how a reinvigorated Stitcher will be good for all podcasters. Finally they discuss Midroll’s brand studio initiative and the upcoming Now Hear This podcast festival, and share what’s in store for Earwolf.

Actress Maria Thayer (Those Who Can't, Eagleheart, Strangers with Candy) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about crying as a stress release, "Isn't It A Pity" by Nina Simone, a scene from perennial "Crybabies" favorite Brokeback Mountain, and the heartbreaking documentary Brother's Keeper.

Did Stephen's viewing habits of the TV show "Dragon Tales" when his children were young affect his pleasure watching "Game of Thrones" as an adult? Today, James and Stephen go a bit more casual than usual and discuss their television watching habits. Has James' work history with HBO impacted his enjoyment of their hit original television shows today? Does Stephen watch anything besides golf and soccer in his spare time? Stay tuned to find out these answers and more!

Comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew to talk about if it's racist to assume a shooter is more likely white. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew to talk about using the word race instead of ethnicity. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

What does Stephen find upon entering the recording studio today? James holding a plastic bag with $4000 in two dollar bills. After a quick discussion about not forgetting thousands of dollars in cash in a hotel room, Stephen discovers the crux of the matter: James' need for public approval facilitates his eccentric actions that make him stand out in a crowd. From tipping servers in even numbers, to secretively making redundant reservations in case your friends mess up, today James tries to sell the finer points of his lifestyle to Stephen. Will it work?

Matt gathered some of the best anecdotes told on I Was There Too about experiences on the set of Aliens, The Big Lebowski, Poltergeist, and many more. You'll hear from Paul F. Tompkins, Aimee Mann, Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Jakub, Phil LaMarr and more on topics ranging from food, flesh, and pancakes to making & breaking comedy. It's a perfect way to jump into the podcast for new listeners and a grand collection of great stories for regular listeners to revisit.

Clearing the deck with John Butler.