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Scott, Paul and Lauren discuss doing impressions as a child and comedy in other cultures. Then for their feature segment, the gang performs half-written, half-improvised plays.

Accomplished actor and rapper Carlos Leal joins Matt to discuss his role as Tournament Director in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. Carlos shares never before told stories about his original role as the croupier, why he believed for 24 hours that he was going to be the villain after his audition, and falling asleep in his chair while filming. Plus, Carlos tells us the story he invented for his Tournament Director including why his mustache was so important.

Jo's dad Fred Firestone (Punderdome) & comedian Sam Corbin (Quitters) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers, including a special call from Dan Black (The Comedians of Wrestling podcast)! Games played: Ring, Ring On The Telephone, It's ____, Manolo Minute Madness, and Dr. Manoshow/Jonolopinions

The Pistol Shrimps take on the Slam Drunks at Lake Street Gym. Matt and Mark call the action. The Shrimps on Twitter: @pistolshrimpsbb The Shrimps on Instagram: @thepistolshrimps Pistol Shrimps Radio on Twitter: @shrimpsradio Pistol Shrimps Radio on Instagram: @pistolshrimpsradio

Actress, comedian, writer Xosha Roquemore (The Mindy Project) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss a white actor using the n-word in character, racist family members, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Today's Raised By TV guest is comedian & Nerdificent host Ify Nwadiwe! He talks about learning to love anime from "Toonami," almost getting into acting from a commercial, and the controversy over the "Insatiable" trailer. Plus, a new improvised sitcom with special guest Mary Holland, "My Babysitter's An Astronaut!"

Friend of the show Wayne Federman stops by to chat with guest host Samm Levine about his new podcast, being a USC professor, and HBO's "Crashing".

Jensen and Matty put the word out and play messages from all the Bunheads who say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

What is beauty? Maybe the answer is unknowable. For this week’s caller, searching for the answer to that question has been the source of a lot of emotions: anger, depression, anxiety, jealousy and sometimes happiness.

The one and only Ross Bryant returns to the OFF BOOK stage with Zach and Jess for a wild new musical jam-packed with sneaky booby-trapped letters, lasers, fart lockers, and Phoebe Thunderstein. With songs like "Powerful Woman in a Power Suit", "Straight to the Top / What's In The Box?!" and "Talkin' 'Bout My Best Friend", you'll wish you could be trapped in an elevator with these songs playing on repeat. PS: Send us your #DougChallenge!

The guys have had a very rough week -- some of Sam’s students have a complete mental breakdown and end up in “The Danger Zone”, Howard leans on a risky partnership to achieve his goals for the paper, Mr. Cravy falls back on familiar habits after his golden boy trackstar, Cheetahman, is exposed, and Todd finds himself head over heels for a mute masseuse named Steve. The teachers are joined by middle-aged student, Barbara Tasty to discuss what it’s like being decades older than your classmates and her unique prom experience.

Mr. Padre’s Poke restaurant’s bathroom has its grand opening, Mr. Weatherman’s picked up the nickname “The Big Nightmare”, Mr. Cravy’s star “human” runner, Cheetahman, is in hot water for licking himself during the national anthem, and a new side of Mr Levi’s appears during a confrontation with school band teacher Marty Mountain over Mr. Mountain’s controversial teaching methods.

Mr. Cravy works out on a full stomach, Mr Levi’s plans a radio tour to promote the school newspaper, Mr. Padre gets into competitive tickling, and Mr. Weatherman’s motivational speaking causes some third degree burns. The teachers are joined by their colleague Ms. Smuckers, who's recently had an unfortunate “accident”.

The guys are rehired after making some lofty and potentially impossible promises. Mr. Levi’s takes over as head of the school paper, Mr Weatherman invests in the students’ mental health, Mr. Padre makes strides toward finally understanding the opposite sex, and Mr. Cravy works to bring the track team from “last to fast.” The teachers are also joined by candidate for school board, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, to discuss the proper temperature for school lunches and the art of disguise.

After being unceremoniously fired last season for their role in setting off a dirty bomb at prom, the fellas aren’t gonna let legal trouble and underemployment keep them from podcasting. The teacher’s welcome good friend, current landlord, and local Jostens rep, Kevin Langhorne to the show to discuss their futures, the benefits of having a disabled family member, and send a few emails in hopes of getting their jobs back.

Actor and director Peter Bonerz shares his views on the state of television comedy, the pros and cons of laugh tracks and the rights and wrongs of improvisational theater and looks back on his decades-long friendships with Bob Newhart and Suzanne Pleshette. Also, Redd Foxx changes his tune, Carroll O'Connor cashes a check, Woody Allen brings down the house and Peter directs Gilbert in an episode of "Wings." PLUS: Rod Serling! Captain Kangaroo! The wit and wisdom of Buck Henry! Murphy Brown meets Walter Cronkite! And Peter remembers the late, great Bill Daily!

It’s time for Chunt’s annual blood drive for lazy vampires, Chunt for Red October. This year he has two mummies along to help. Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Doris the Mummy: Lisa Burton Eugenia the Mummy: Mary Beth Smith Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Ryan DiGiorgi, Evan Jacover Editor: Chris Rathjen Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz Get your copy of the next Book Club read, Pride and Prejudice here!

What do you do when a piece of entertainment lets you down? Maybe you complain about it to your friends. Maybe you nail its flaws with a sly tweet, or share a damning critical review. If you use any of those forms of outrage, it's probably because failed art can feel like it's happening TO us, not for us. But what if we told you anybody can take ownership of their viewing experience? What if holding one fun idea in your mind throughout an okay movie can change it into unforgettable entertainment? And most amazing of all: what if that could make ‘Star Wars’ prequels kind of watchable? On this week’s episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by comedian writer & memoir-master Guy Branum for a celebration of fan theories, headcanons, and other ways to read a movie better. They’ll re-discover everything from Julia Roberts’ heyday to Disney’s darkest hour. They’ll turn football movies into the Shakespearean tragedies they’ve always been. And if they can find the strength to do it, they’ll make ‘Entourage’ into something miraculously watchable. Footnotes: http://www.cracked.com/podcast/theories-headcanons-that-make-movies-1000x-better

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ringtone rippers and everyone else back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is fantastic performer/drag superstar Trixie Mattel! Trixie chats about the last time he was in a stream, nature related likes/dislikes growing up in the “ country country,” and the effects of cryotherapy. Then, they are joined by improvisers Colleen Smith, Annie Savage, and Oscar Montoya, to improvise a story set in a Pool In Palm Springs. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Scott, Paul and Lauren discuss what decade they wouldn't want to live in and embarrassing childhood memories. Then the three hosts play the game Switch It and Pitch It.

Comedian extraordinaire Emily Heller joins Scott to stand up for the entire episode and chat about her new stand-up album “Pasta,” her best joke, and Barry buying a zoo in season 2 of HBO’s Barry. Then, TV personalities Luke and Matthew stop by to talk about some of the merchandise they sell on QVC. Later, TV personalities Chris and Billy drop by to talk about starting a new network together called The Foods Channel.

Recorded live, November 10th, 1968 aboard the Sea Org Flagship, The Royal Scotsman, this is Ship To Shore with “The Commodore,” L. Ron Hubbard. LRH is joined by some of his most trusted advisors like Marion Grapes, Heidi Corporate and Jules McManon, for important updates about the goings on in the church. We learn about everyone’s past lives, and how a treasure hunt through time has been going. Then, they all play a rousing game of “Stump The Clear”, and Martin Margotdale, skeptic and magician, tires to debate The Commodore. Finally, the group puts on a radio play of one of L. Ron’s greatest works. NOTE: This pilot is not for suppressive persons! Special Guests: Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Matt Gourley and Paul F. Tompkins

Tawny Newsome (Yo, Is This Racist?, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) and Jen D’Angelo (Loosely Exactly Nicole) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 1983 romance film A Night in Heaven. Recorded live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they cover not knowing who is the main character, seeing a dude’s dick during one of the sex scenes, and kid businessman. Subscribe to Unspooled with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson here: http://www.earwolf.com/show/unspooled/ Check out our new website over at www.hdtgminfo.com! Check out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepubli…wdidthisgetmade Where to Find Jason, June & Paul: @PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter @Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on Twitter Jason is still not on Twitter

Slinging ink with DeAnne Smith.

Last summer, a man who goes by the name of Cactus Tony was arrested for murder. But a letter from his employer sent to The Pasadena News Press Times Gazette claims he is innocent, leading journalist Alexandra Higgs Portman down a dark path to the truth. The deeper she digs, the stranger it gets. From The Pasadena News Press Times Gazette and Earwolf Media, this is The Long Story Podcast. Special Guests: Amanda Lund, Sean Conroy, Carl Tart, Jeremy Carter, Betsy Sodaro, Maria Blasucci