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Self-experimenter and author A.J. Jacobs joins Question of the Day for the first of five episodes alongside Stephen and James. Instead of focusing on one question, today James and Stephen talk to A.J. about some of the largest experiments he's performed on himself, including finding out how much he loves his wife via an FMRI, and stoning an adulterer in Central Park while "living biblically" for a year. The three also touch upon the history of mattresses, whether a "square beard" gene exists, and what the official food of "Conception Day" should be.

Actress Lindsey Gort joins Jensen and Matty to talk about being cast as Samantha on The Carrie Diaries, getting up OFF, Bernie Sanders or Bust, Facetune, accepting suffering, Hamilton, and how we were dead wrong about gaming PCs, reality television, and many other things.

Hayley Huntley joins Andrew to talk about the idea of claiming dreadlocks as part of your culture. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Are you bored with your nine-to-five life, but don't know how to break away from your routine? Today's guest, experimenter and author A.J. Jacobs, can help you find some solutions. Stephen, James, and A.J. continue their thread from yesterday's episode discussing some major experiments A.J's conducted on himself. Then our hosts get prescriptive with ideas for small experiments 'regular people' can come up with in additional to their daily lives, in order to help foster new ways of approaching a task, get their minds away from their daily monotony, and become more inquisitive people. Also, A.J. talks about renting a sheep and competing for fans in Times Square against The Naked Cowboy.

Jessie Maltin is back to answer some listener questions addressed to Leonard including: his thoughts on Lost in Translation, the future of the Disney treasures, which classic films he would introduce to a younger audience, and much more. Plus, Leonard recommends some sleepers that are currently in theaters such as the Italian-French erotic-thriller A Bigger Splash starring Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes.

Welcome back to The Close Up Hollywood Podcast with your host Clarissa Bartlett (Laraine Newman)! It's the only podcast in which you get close up and personal with starts of the past and present. After reading Listener Letters, Clarissa welcomes Miss Amy Darling, one of the greatest child actresses to ever grace the screen. They discuss her extravagant career, her relationships with fellow actor Dickie Rush & director Christos Chrostas, and dealing with the addiction of needing to see the light of a cellphone screen. Later, Traci Reardon stops by to answer Twitter questions such as whether the world used to be in black and white or just the movies in another edition of "Help Me, Rhonda."

Lady Dynamite star Maria Bamford is back on this week's Comedy Bang! Bang! Maria and Scott chat about how her new Netflix show Lady Dynamite is loosely based on her having to deal with mental health issues, Hollywood facts, and doing her own stunts. Plus, Hollywood stuntman Brock Stone arrives to tell us how he accidentally fell into being a stuntman.

Hayley Huntley joins Andrew to talk about a caller hating on white rich people. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Actress and comedian Hayley Huntley joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss a white bar band covering Hip-Hop and R&B songs for the money. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

Youthy Ambassador Caroline Goldfarb (@officialseanpenn) returns to look into her millennial crystal ball and answer all of the questions that adult Matt McConkey (Bajillion Dollar Properties$, Marry Me) has for her. Plus, everyone shares their most embarrassing emails/texts they wish they could unsend. LA: Come see Deanna and Matt in their live stage show UNSEND at the Comedy Central Stage on Tuesday, June 14th at 8pm with special guests Casey Wilson, Retta, and Jeffery Self. RSVP for FREE by calling (323) 960-5519

Hayes and Sean are brought to the studio against their will for an unscheduled record.

Imagine Bloodsport but a much watered down version that takes place in the past and is not that good. High and Mighty podcast host and JCVD aficionado Jon Gabrus joins Paul, June, and Jason in studio to discuss Jean Claude Van Damme's directorial debut The Quest. They'll cover everything including Old Man Van Damme, French clown Van Damme, the blimp, and the children street gang. Don’t forget to check out Blake Harris’ Oral History of The Quest over at www.slashfilm.com! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ Set your DVRs for Party Over Here, a new FOX sketch comedy show from The Lonely Island and Paul starring Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, and Alison Rich. It airs Saturdays at 11 pm. People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason in Transparent on Amazon! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, and in all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone of The Lonely Island join Josh to talk about their latest hilarious film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.

Jak Vorpal, Foon's Greatest Swordsman, returns with his weapon/companion The Singing Sword. They have...an interesting dynamic. Credits: Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Jak Vorpal: Sean Kelly Singing Sword: Erica Elam 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

The Shrimps take on the The Shecago Bulls at North Weddington Auditorium. Matt Gourley and Colin Hanks call the action, In 'n' Out brings the satisfaction. The Shrimps on Twitter: @pistolshrimpsbb The Shrimps on Instagram: thepistolshrimps Pistol Shrimps Radio on Twitter: @ShrimpsRadio Matt Gourley on Twitter and IG: @MattGourley Mark McConville on Twitter and IG: @MarkMcConville

Dannah Phirman (Hotwives of Orlando & Hotwives of Las Vegas) returns to the nook with Casey and Danielle to discuss Sonja's heatless apartment, Luanne's juicy vagina and what happens when the promise of pumpkin pancakes is not delivered upon. Also Danielle is forever changed by seeing Beyonce and Casey expertly raps the Shah's of Sunset theme song.

The multi-talented Paul Scheer of How Did This Get Made? joins Leonard to talk about his podcast unearthing gems like the Village People's Can't Stop the Music, wearing out the VHS tapes of movies he recorded as a kid, and the ground rules for doing a remake. Plus, Paul recommends some of his favorite films from the golden age of Hollywood including the 1934 comedy-mystery The Thin Man.

HDTGM All-Stars Pete Holmes and Cameron Esposito join Paul and Jason LIVE from the world famous Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles to discuss the 1980 Village People biopic Can't Stop the Music. The film won the very first Razzie award for Worst Picture. They will cover everything including the fact that movie is PG but has dicks in it, the Baskin-Robbins product placement, and the milkshake song. Don’t forget to check out Blake Harris’ Oral History of Can't Stop the Music over at www.slashfilm.com! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ Set your DVRs for Party Over Here, a new FOX sketch comedy show from The Lonely Island and Paul starring Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, and Alison Rich. It airs Saturdays at 11 pm. People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason in Transparent on Amazon! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, and in all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

A horror movie version of Can't Stop the Music exists and we hear all about it and more as Paul shares some voicemails YOU sent in. Send your own voicemail explanation hopes for Paul to answer by calling 619-PAUL ASK. Later, Paul reveals the batshit crazy movie they will be covering next, goes through Corrections and Omissions for Can't Stop the Music, plays a listener submitted super-cut which improves Bloodsport, and recommends a TV show that you need to watch now. Don’t forget to check out Blake Harris’ Oral History of Can’t Stop the Music over at www.slashfilm.com! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ Set your DVRs for Party Over Here, a new FOX sketch comedy show from The Lonely Island and Paul starring Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, and Alison Rich. It airs Saturdays at 11 pm. People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason in Transparent on Amazon! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, and in all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful people of Los Angeles AND the internet to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul’s special guest is Scott Aukerman of Comedy Bang! Bang! (Both versions). They chat about what living non-human thing he would make using his rib, growing up unattached to the family wiener dog, and how he fell in love with his Boston Terrier. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Amanda Lund, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set underneath the Eiffel Tower. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano! Don’t forget! The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION is happening Saturday, October 3rd with Paul’s pals Drew Massey, Colleen Smith, and Victor Yerrid from No, You Shut Up! and very special guest Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. There will be special moments that you can only experience LIVE so get your tickets now over at www.paulftompkins.com/live! PFT's EPISODE NOTES - I have no recollection of what we’re looking at in that one backstage picture! - Scott and I covered and ended the song with a two-man kickline!- There are many, many, many instances of the headset mics being audibly adjusted and I am 99% certain that it is 100% me! - Matt Gourley could not help himself from doing visual gags! At 0:57:46, he takes my pocket square from my jacket At 1:03:25 , he enters the scene as a shaky, weird-faced warbly guy and pretends to eat my pocket square, then reaches into his pockets and throws his actual cash in the air - Chris Tallman catches the Gourley virus around 1:00:01; he “chloroforms” Scott, who falls down! - At 1:12:02, Scott abruptly stops speaking and there's a big laugh and for the life of me I have no idea what causes it! - At 1:12:55, Scott "kicks" Chris and Chris falls down!

Andrew Ti and special guest Jason Lew finish the week off by discussing actors doing accents for roles. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Jon Meacham has written about some of the most important figures in American history: Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson and — most recently — George H.W. Bush. He’s a journalist, an historian and a deep person of faith, a “product of a world in which faith is not elective, it’s ambient,” in his words. He talks with David about his work, his family and his secret journalistic weapon: empathy.

Paul, June, and Jason are back in the studio and welcome Deanna Cheng of OMFG! to discuss the 1989 film Teen Witch starring Robyn Lively and Zelda Rubinstein. They'll cover everything including bedroom chairs, condom chanting, the murder house that is not an appropriate place to be making out, and "Top That," the first ever rap battle on film. Don’t forget to check out Blake Harris’ Oral History of Teen Witch over at www.slashfilm.com! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ People of the internet: Watch Paul and Jason star alongside Johnny Depp as Donald Trump in “Funny Or Die Presents Donald Trump’s The Art Of The Deal: The Movie” here: http://ear.wf/1RIqbHE and watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason in Transparent on Amazon and in Dirty Grandpa in a theater near you! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, and in all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

Tob Handlez is a pilot and Bryce Cripple is formerly of the coast guard. They are also friends and both grown men who suffer the affliction of sporadically and uncontrollably flipping into becoming little brats. On a very special episode of Comedy Bang! Bang!, Tob and Bryce join Scott to put out a call to action for those who may suffer from being a Man Brat and are here to recruit members for The Man Brats Association of America (MBAA). You don't have to hide being a Man Brat anymore.

A true underdog in Denton, Texas reveals his fascinating family history, and a pent-up passion.