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Stand-up comedian Ali Macofsky is a chameleon. She breaks down contouring and YouTube makeup tutorials to Deanna & Emily, tells us about The Running Man Challenge, and explains why she's concerned for her vagina.

Unbelievable stand-up and physical comedian Jeremiah Watkins joins the County boys to talk about how he became the whitest member of "The All Negro Wave" of the world famous Comedy Store's Roast Battle. Daniel Van Kirk brings County Stories which includes an Ottawa man who reaches out to Reddit after losing his pants. Plus, Bryant Gumbel tells us about the funny prank he did as he makes his way to the Olympics.

Video game expert Ben Hoyt (47 Games, Inc.) joins Matty and Jensen to talk about the beginning of his video game career, glitches in games, working with VR, getting up OFF relating atheism as an extreme, Venmo, hashtagging outside of Twitter, a specific part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, how we were dead wrong about shorts, and many other things.

Loves hashtags & millennial abbreviations? Check. Has a deep knowledge of RomComs? Check. Found love in a hopeless place? Check. Name drops J-Lo and inspires Chris to sing some Peter Gabriel? Check.

What can you gain in your daily life by being more observant? On today's episode, Stephen and James discuss a few techniques they've learned that helps tamp down the noise of city life, activate your brain while holding a smartphone, and increase your success in courting a lover. Also, James gives his number 1 pick for the book people who want to increase their powers of observation need to read.

Comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew to talk about whether if it's racist to call a threesome an "oreo." Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Stand-up comedian Troy Walker joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss if it's racist for a white guy to use black emojis. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Put on your white sneakers, drink some Kool-Aid and follow your Supreme Leader Jack O'Brien for a deep dive this week into the world of cults. There are so many cults all around us and they exist in many forms. The picture in your mind may be of a secluded ranch with some long-haired guy trying to sleep with as many women as possible, but that isn't the only type of cult out there. Yes there are your Scientologies and your Heaven's Gates, but Apple is a cult too. So is Disney. One of the most powerful cults in the world right now is ISIS. They have a government and an army, but their mission and ideology aligns more with a cult than with a country. All these facets of cultism are discussed on this week's show. Jack O'Brien is joined by author Karen Stollznow to discuss why America is such a good breeding ground for cults. Later, author Steven Hassan talks about mind control and how he now spends his time counseling former cult members. 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. Tickets are only $5 and available here: https://goo.gl/yvf76j Footnotes: Karen Stollznow, 'God Bless America': http://goo.gl/fsKlSu Cracked: Amway: 5 Realities of the Multi-Billion Dollar Scam http://goo.gl/Eff3SS Cracked: 5 Insane Lessons From My Christian Fundamentalist Childhood: http://goo.gl/wfXGsB Cracked: 5 Things I Learned as a Sex Slave in Modern America: http://goo.gl/VNlYXh Cracked: 5 Ugly Things You Learn as a Sex Slave in the Modern World: http://goo.gl/pNoyuU Freedom of Mind (Stephen Hassan's Website): https://goo.gl/9nKvnK Stefan Molyneaux - Free Domain Radio (YouTube Cult): https://goo.gl/LDKGMd The Globe and Mail: Stefan Molyneaux: http://goo.gl/ZZTeCs ABC News: Speaking in Tongues: https://goo.gl/RKfrRi

This is a historic moment for Happy Sad Confused. Anna Kendrick is now officially a 3 time guest on the show! She joins Josh this week to talk about Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, writing her book Scrappy Little Nobody, and much more.

As a special treat for Chunt, I've paid for Foon's biggest band to make an appearance. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young nymbee: Storm DiCostanzo Grundle: Paul Sabourin Blemish: Martin Wilson Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi Editor: Chris Rathjen Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistant: Garrett Schultz

Reading Aloud’s Nate Corddry and HDTGM All-Star Paul F. Tompkins join Paul & Jason at Largo in Los Angeles to talk all about how Lake Placid shows that nature and man cannot co-exist. They’ll cover everything from the movie not reaching 90 minutes yet feeling long, the amazing performances by the cows, Brendan Gleeson reading the stage directions, underwater bears, and more. Plus, we finally get down to the bottom of what the proper way to say Reese’s Pieces is before getting into audience Q&As!

It's the first ever taping of Beautiful/Anonymous from the Vulture Festival in NYC. The caller is a creative Canadian looking to sail her cardboard boat in the rough waters of daily life. Luckily the audience is on her side.

The Wild Horses make their majestic return to improv4humans! Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead join Matt Besser for this week's episode where they explore the gritty part of Farm Camp, meet the little man in Lauren's mouth, and follow a crypt-keeper with a zombie problem. Plus, Matt reads a diary entry from Grandma's Memory Book and we find out what happens when you try to do some good at a dangerous crosswalk!

This week, comedian Brent Weinbach takes a break from bending body parts on "Mind Jack" to join Howard and Kulap for discussion on headphone condoms and berry pizza, all while listening to Shazam's Top 5 Songs. Later, they get philosophical about virtual reality while listing CraveOnline's Top 5 Video Games of the Summer, and Howard recalls his time in the womb during Two Charted!

Incredible comedian, impressionist, and actor Jay Mohr returns to the calming shores of Sklarbro Country! Jay joins Randy and Jason to chat about hosting the NHL awards, LeBron James' "I'm coming home" letter, witnessing one of the greatest rewrites in the history of Saturday Night Live, and his relationship with Buddy Hackett. Plus, we hear Jerry Jones' response to ex-quarterback Jake Plummer's recent comments about him.

Adam Scott Aukerman slow it down once again this week as they are joined by Never Not Funny’s Jimmy Pardo to discuss his personal legacy with U2. They’ll talk about when Jimmy first heard of the band, watching them perform at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago of 1984, and his thoughts on U2’s discography. Plus, they chat about the Eagles documentary, the possibility of Jimmy starting a Chicago podcast, and the time Todd Rundgren made a weird proclamation to a concert audience.

This week, we're visited by clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Ward. I can't wait to learn about doctors in Foon! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Dr. Ward: Shane Wilson Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi Theme Music: Andy Poland Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Additional Sound Effects by InspectorJ and beman87 of Freesound.org

Hilarious housewives fanatic Robin Shorr (Galavant, The Middle) joins Casey and Danielle in the nook. Robin reveals reveals why she thinks cocaine is the silent cast member on RHNY and why communes are the best place to see people having sex outdoors. The ladies also discuss Luanne's shady, crab ridden past and the sadness that is Coto de Caza insurance. And as a special treat, Casey reviews this weeks RHOC minutes after waking up from an anesthesia induced slumber post root canal.

Timothy Simons barges in not wasting any time and gets into a live reading of "I'm Comic Sans, Asshole." by Mike Lacher. Then, Robyn Clark treats us to a reading of "I Saw Hamilton So Now I'm Going To Orphan My Son" by Katie Schorr. Later, Nate reads a chapter from the novel The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins. Finally, in honor of the 4th of July, Robert Baker walks through a patriotic reading of the Declaration of Independence. Make sure to pick up a copy of next month’s book for our book club, “The Girls: A Novel” by Emma Cline Once you’re done reading, call us at (702) 751-READ and let us know what you thought!

Andrew Ti and special guest Brett Gelman (Dinner in America with Brett Gelman) finish the week off by discussing how to lifeguard without being racist. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Gun control has always been a hot debate, but Jeffrey Rosen says the courts have been remarkably consistent on the issue. That's not the only Supreme Court knowledge the President of the National Constitution Center drops in this week's conversation - you'll hear why he jumped from journalism to law school, how a former Supreme Court Justice predicted cyberspace way back in the 20s, and what the Court has to weigh in on next.

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Scott reunite to chat about all the songs Lloyd Webber wishes he had written, what it's like to live with him, and his favorite playwright of all time. As they continue their conversation, a faint voice is heard in the room. It is none other than the stabby lil' orphan boy Fourvel who insists he has changed from his stabby ways. What could have happened to create this "new" Fourvel? Tune in to find out!

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes 1st time, 2nd time, and 3rd time listeners to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Alice Wetterlund of MTV's Girl Code and HBO's Silicon Valley! They chat about whether or not everyone deserves to be heard, how an only child learns to share, and exactly how much bravery is required to do stand up. Paul is then joined by Ted Michaels, Colleen Smith and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set at a Kay Jewelers In A Mall. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! Get yourself a pair of Spont socks, as seen on NATIONAL TELEVISION on The Bachelor Live in the Earwolf store: http://ear.wf/1K61sLq

Live from the 18th annual Del Close Marathon in New York comes this week's episode of improv4humans! Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, John Gemberling, and Ben Schwartz join Matt Besser for a historic live recording where we'll hear scenes about peeing on your teacher's car, trying to find a shammy for your nipples, and getting someone to clean up after a Purge. Then, we'll find out what it takes to deal with trainees at a Greyhound station and why it's crucial to pronounce a name correctly.

Brett Gelman (Dinner in America with Brett Gelman) joins Andrew to talk about whether it's racist or not to assume that black people will beat you up for being racist. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.