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Paul F. Tompkins invites all you wondrous humans to Spontaneanation, and this week he is joined by special guest Melanie Lynskey of HBO’s Togetherness! They chat about dropping out of college, what New Zealand looks like from space, and being humiliated in school because of the Australian song “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport.” Paul is then joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varney, to improvise a story set in Savannah, Georgia. As always, the terrific Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Celebrate 4/20 by traveling to beautiful Savannah, Georgia and beyond with us! REMINDER IN ALL CAPS: SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, Paul will record a new standup special at the historic Palace Theatre in Downtown L.A. Ticket info soon! The first LIVE Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins with special guests is on May 2nd at Largo at the Coronet! Get tickets at www.largo-la.com!

It's the time of year when we give thanks to the celebs who populate the Sklarbro Country universe! Randy and Jason welcome special guests Nicholas Cage, Robert Durst, Michael Caine, Christoph Waltz, Bill Walton, Ozzie Guillen, Mark Wahlberg, Racist Vin Scully, Tiger Woods, Sam Elliot, Dicky V, the Worm Dennis Rodman, Philly Guy, and many more to celebrate the New Year!

After taking a brief foray into what super-powers our hosts would want, 'Jedi enthusiast' James and Stephen discuss unconventional problem-solving techniques and other 'mind tricks'.

Merry Christmas humons! John Gemberling, Charlie Sanders, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB’s Sunset theater in Hollywood California! They’ll hear from Grames Taylor, a musician who parodies James Taylor songs, explore what it's like being around someone who brings up their love of Eggnog in casual conversation, and cut to Gemberling heckling a live Mickey Mouse show. Plus, We Need to Talk About Kevin arrives with a Holiday edition of Man On The Street Interviews in which we find out what are some of the worst gifts humons have ever given and received. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

Most disaster movies make cannon fodder out of almost every single living person on the planet who isn't a president, a fighter pilot, or the one scientist who has the key to solving the alien/meteor/whatever problem. What about the rest of us? Isn't there a great story in the Armageddon expanded universe about a bunch of people partying like the world is going to end and then having to go to work the next day? What about the thankless IT workers of S.H.I.E.L.D. or any secret organization of that matter? Where are the stories of the people whose job it is to handle the IT tickets when Darth Vader's hologram doesn't work or Captain America forgets his password? In this live episode recorded at the Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles, Jack O'Brien is joined on a panel by Dan O'Brien, Soren Bowie, Michael Swaim, Tom Reimann, Katie Willert, Alex Schmidt, Adam Tod Brown, Cody Johnson and Josh Sargent to discuss movies that would be completely changed if you viewed them from the point of view of the little people. Also, be sure to buy tickets to our next LIVE podcast on Wednesday, January 6th at 7pm at the UCB Sunset theatre in Los Angeles. Jack will be joined by Dan O'Brien, Alex Schmidt and Carmen Angelica to talk about the frustrating intricacies and strange evolution of the English language. Tickets are only $5 and on sale here: bit.ly/1OCNQTK

Ring in the New Year with Howard, Kulap, and Matt Besser of improv4humans! In a Who Charted? first, Matt shares his Top 5 Songs of 2015 and explains how his daughter inspired Ben Lee's music video for "Happiness." Then, everyone talks about what made them cry as they watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Finally, Howard takes us through his special Christmas for One experience as he counts down his Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs of 2015. Happy New Year Chartists!

Veteran actor and Television icon, Dick Van Dyke, (The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins) sits down with Kevin to discuss his vast career as one of the most beloved performers of all time. Van Dyke chats about how dancing keeps him young at heart, his time spent with Walt in Disneyland park, and wishing he was Ray Bolger back in the 30s.

Happy N(j)ew Year from Ronna & Beverly! The kick ass Zoe Bell joins Ronna & Beverly to chat about her first break as a stuntwoman on Xena: Warrior Princess, her transition from stunt work on Kill Bill to becoming an actress with a major role in Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, her role in The Hateful Eight, and why the praying mantis is the only thing that frightens her.

On a very special New Years edition of Sklarbro County, Randy, Jason, and Daniel Van Kirk get into some real talk about Vin Diesel, Hanukkah, Larry King, and the usual County insanity. Plus, we hear from our good friend Michael Kissick who has some great jokes to share with us. Happy New Year!

Do you strive to follow in the professional footsteps of Stephen J. Dubner and James Altucher? Is direct advice from the men themselves the one element you're missing from accomplishing that goal? If so, strap on your headphones and start listening to today's episode!

Join Casey, Danielle and Vicky Gunvalson super fan June Diane Raphael as they discuss tiny disabled horses, Erica Jane, Heather and Terry's bounty hunter, cat fishing and The culmination of Ken's 70th birthday in which he is bound off a Baja Shelf. June treats us to a poignant staged reading of a deep cut testimonial from The Real Housewives of Orange County's Vicky Gunvalson. They also answer listener questions! And as always, Casey and Danielle try to get to the bottom of the mystery that is "Kyle by Alene Too."

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Ronna & Beverly! Irish comedian Gearoid Farrelly joins them this week to chat about owning a rabbit, being frightened by driving on the different side of the road in Los Angeles, being in a gay relationship with a scientist, and the time he celebrated his birthday with Joan Rivers. Plus, Beverly shares why she's not in the Christmas spirit this year.

Owen & TJ are ready to discuss the recent U.S government shutdown until they are quickly interrupted by Leonard (Ian Roberts), a mentally challenged member of TJ’s new posse. Will they be able to stay on topic or will they instead focus on the 11 year old boy TJ & Leonard have been mentoring? Tune in to find out!

Today's question originated on Quora, where it has over 1600 users following it. Ours hosts take a look not only at the question itself, but also why so many people are obsessed with their offspring being gratuitously wealthy.

Sean and Hayes take us through their respective journeys and share how they became two A-List it boys. They do a quick recap of the Emmys by discussing Steve Levitan’s message during his acceptance speech and open up the “Teaser Freezer” as they analyze the teaser for Regular Joe’s “Don Jon.” Then, the boys welcome JAKE JOHNSON of the News Girl who tells us how he gets into the “funny zone” by reaching into the “Popcorn Gallery” and performs a scene from the News Girl by hopping into the “Scene Machine.”

Do you ever stop a podcast mid-episode even though you like the content, because it's 'unlistenable'? Today, James and Stephen posit why some shows pay seemingly no attention to their aural character, and what it takes to become a 'Top 10' podcast.

Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the beautiful 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 Kumail Nanjiani of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail and HBO’s Silicon Valley! They chat about his childhood scuffles with his younger brother, his recent sleepwalking incident, and the three scariest dreams he’s had in his life. Paul is then joined by Steve Agee, Sarah Burns, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set at a Sport Club. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano! NOTE: There are some sound issues! Sorry so sloppy! Attention Worldwide Web! On SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2015 SPONTANEANATION streams LIVE from The Los Angeles Podcast Festival! With improvisers CRAIG CACKOWSKI, MATT GOURLEY and JANET VARNEY, accompanist EBAN SCHLETTER, and special guest ANDY DALY! Go to www.lapodfest.com and use the code PFT to get a li’l discount!

Attention all WOMPSTERS! Marissa has a new boyfriend all the way from Pittsburgh by the name of Matt Yanni (Jon Daly) and they've been going out for 7 whole days. Matt tells us about his adolescent alopecia, a very special Thanksgiving dish called "Cthulhuducken," and what happened to his twin brother & close friends. Later, everyone discusses the importance of safe words during Listler's Love Lockdown!

Bettering yourself with Matt Walsh.

We're going from inner city superhero to a galaxy far, far away this Christmas for one of the best Holiday specials of all time. This week Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for Steel and gives listeners very special recommendations in a Holiday Edition of Paul's Picks of the Week. Plus, Paul tells us the moment when he learned the truth about Santa and more as he answers your Qs! Don’t forget to check out Blake Harris’ Oral History of Steel over at http://www.slashfilm...l-oral-history/! People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC and a while ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA and 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 The Night Before 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!).

On a special Christmas Edition of Yo, Is This Racist, Andrew Ti and special guest Megan Rosati finish the week off by discussing if it's racist for a White person to convert to Islam. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Reveal is a public radio show and podcast that features a kind of in-depth investigative reporting rarely heard in either medium. Susanne Reber, co-founder and executive editor of Reveal, and reporter and broadcast producer Delaney Hall join Adam to go behind the scenes of this popular program, produced by the Center for Investigative Reporting. Susanne and Delaney share how they find a balance between telling a captivating narrative and adhering to a strict standard of accuracy, and how the success of Serial helped to validate their choice to allow the procedural elements of reporting become part of the story. They also discuss the difference between the show’s broadcast and podcast strategies, and plans for the show to go weekly. Finally, they offer advice for journalists and producers who would like to do investigative reporting in a podcast.

This Christmas Eve, Megan Rosati and Andrew talk about a caller's parents insisting that Debbie Harry from Blondie is the original rapper. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Stephen’s lingering sore throat brings us into a discussion about one of his great potential inventions, The Summer Subway Sneezing Glove. Considering the 70 degree temperature in NYC on Christmas Eve, should this be a year-round endeavor?

NFL Media analyst/host Dave Damashek stops by the County to talk about Adam Carolla's very long vetting process, being jealous of Ike Taylor for being naturally funny, and his issues with the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas special. Then, Daniel Van Kirk brings us stories that include a California mom who is fighting back after she was arrested for letting her 4-year-old son play 120 feet from her home within gated community and much more. Plus, Dr. Phil chimes in with his thoughts on a story about a goat who doesn't listen.