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Rick L. Hinds II and Andrew talk about opening with hola when you have no other Spanish speaking skills. Don’t forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE.

A frequent topic on this podcast is the way all movies follow the same structure and how our brains are trained to look for these common rules. Whether it's Die Hard or Star Wars or The Godfather, all movies follow the same relatively specific beats. If they don't, we usually end up feeling short shrifted or confused. That's why a filmmaker like Terrence Malick can be so frustrating to audiences. But how does this apply to TV, a medium where outside of the half-hour or hour-long time constraints, a premise could conceivably last for tens or hundreds of hours? How do you maintain and break expectations in a world where the Simpsons need to face a new conflict every week for 30 years? Rules, that's how! This week on the podcast, special guest host Dan O'Brien is joined by Cracked editors Soren Bowie and Alex Schmidt to discuss the secret rulebooks that kept the Looney Toons and Community afloat, and how applying strict guidelines to TV shows both maintains their continuity and keeps them watchable.

Kulap and Howard kick off this week's episode by congratulating the best people around them! Then, the gang welcomes Daniel Van Kirk who discusses his start at Earwolf and why he was under the impression that all the comedians would receive an oil painting of themselves. Later, Dan sparks a unique debate about what is and what is not appropriate music for a funeral. Also, Mark Wahlberg stops by to explain why his brother is not on a real show because it stars a "mustacheless" Tom Selleck.

Wompler & Listler return to introduce the world to Mike the Janitor (Paul F. Tompkins) as he looks back at all the great times he’s had in his 1st year at Marina Del Ray High! Mike tells us about how running into Wompler at the Grove led to his position at the school, the time he spent overseas fighting for his adopted country, and his Christmas tradition with his wife. Plus, everyone defines what makes an expert dancer during Listler’s Love Lockdown.

Actor, director, writer Alex Fernie joins Paul & June in studio to talk about Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer not caring at all in 1996’s The Island of Dr. Moreau. They’ll discuss why Brando insisted to be in white face, Val Kilmer’s mocking performance of Brando later in the movie, Brando playing piano with the world’s smallest man, and more. Plus, we hear what Brando believed to be a much better ending to the movie. People of the internet: You can now watch every episode of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free and also make sure to check out ScheeRL on YouTube here:

Rick L. Hinds II and Andrew discuss the British version of the game telephone called Chinese Whispers. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE.

Will Hines, Mike Still, and Joe Wengert are humons living in the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! We’ll hear how an undercover cop infiltrates a group of 16 year-olds at a concert, the Tween Gay News as reported by Joe, and the best shitting in your pants story in American history. Plus, Doug Levison aka the Angry Trumpet Fighter calls in to offer Matt advice on what to do about another improv teacher unfairly criticizing the UCB in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

Singer-songwriter Sarah Ruth stops by the hatch to discuss loneliness. Sarah gives us tips on how to be a loner which includes: taking yourself on a date, relating to yourself as another person, and being okay with having an imaginary friend.

This week the gang reviews their July 4th's, during which time Howard introduces a new tradition of sending himself Summah gifts. Additionally, Howard explains why no one should ever play Bocce Ball and why each one of his albums is a subtle cry for help. Later, Kulap recalls her trip to London and Paris, and why she managed to avoid all anti-American sentiment, despite Kanye's cover of 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Lastly, Howard and Kulap explain why Chartist's must do everything they can to "swim another Summah."

Modern Family’s Danny Zuker joins Paul, June, and Jason to figure out how Cindy Crawford was given a starring role in 1995’s Fair Game. They’ll discuss the absurdity of someone having a pizza account, Cindy Crawford being awful at seducing a super nerd, and what exactly the film’s title refers to. Be sure to get tickets for Paul’s Christmas Spectacular and a LIVE Holiday edition of How Did This Get Made? (2nd LATE show added) at Largo in Los Angeles on December 12th & 13th!

Never Not Funny’s Jimmy Pardo and SNL alum Paul Brittain are back to reminisce about the good times in the Windy City of Chicago on today’s Comedy Bing Bong! Jimmy also breaks down the rules of his new TV show Race to Escape and Paul tells us about his relationship with his uncle Bob Newhart. Then, high school student Fitch Pender drops by with a smoothie order from International Smoothies Incorporated on Sunset but before leaving he shares some interesting information about his boss that may lead us to believe that he may be dangerous.

Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Josh Charles (Sports Night, The Good Wife) as they discuss Josh's lifelong career. Josh chats about working with other talents he admires and respects as well as playing the occasional prank on some of these folks.

Randy and Jason welcome to the show Mitch Rouse who talks about creating Comedy Central’s Strangers With Candy, as well as what it was like working alongside Amy Sedaris and Stephen Colbert. Then, Daniel Van Kirk covers headlines that include wedding guests that fight for child sobriety, a robber with an imaginary gun, and the all new business of funeral actors. Lastly, things explode when Mark Wahlberg shows up and gets into a slap fight with Mitch. It's a crazy ending to a crazy show!

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The Hooray Show returns after a week off with comedian Josh Fadem. We pull back the curtain on Josh as he lets us know his very specific technique of fishing for compliments. We then find ourselves in Chicago with Chad trying to buy Grateful Dead tickets off of two guys who can definitely "hook him up".... with just about anything.

Beck Bennett of SNL and Good Neighbor joins the first timer club as he runs laps around the room on today’s B-B-B-ONUS Comedy Bing Bong! Beck tells us all about his new movie Balls Out, the ins and outs of flag football, and playing a villain. Then, Finnish casino owner Alfie Kangas arrives to talk about the new feature at his hotel/casino The Fantasia. Plus, Denver Coward, a hooker with a heart of gold makes a quick visit!

Podcaster Ricky Hinds joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they discuss how sportscasters describe Black athletes. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist.

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

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes Los Angeles AND the internet to the first LIVE episode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This time Paul’s special guest is actor Colin Hanks of Orange County & Fargo! They chat about why Colin chose to wear the outfit he had on that night, feeling awkward at a fancy buffet inside Dodger’s Stadium, and his personal high school uniform. Paul is then joined by Spomtaneanation all-stars Craig Cackowski, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varney to improvise a story set at a Dental Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona (on the hottest day of the year). As always, the miraculous Eban Schletter scores it all on piano! The next LIVE Spontaneanation happens at Largo on Saturday, July 11th! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! bit.ly/SPONT715

Welcome back beautiful listeners to Down in the Valley with your host Mary Toliver (Zoe Jarman)! Podcasted from Big Snur, California comes the show about the goings on of the people, the animals, and the plants in the community. This week Mary is joined by brilliant business woman and neighbor Jane-Anne Silvestri. Mary shares a poem with the listeners, Jane-Anne goes into detail about her medical issues, and they both relive a moment from a past summer. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to offer her advice on sleeping, hugs, and more to her Twitter followers in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

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Summah Haircuts!!! Do we need them and should they be professionally done? These questions and more on this week's Who Charted. Also, Kulap and Howard welcome Andy Daly who shares the details of working on the second season of his Comedy Central series Review. Additionally, the gang deliberates on whether or not Pixar films are safe for children. Lastly, Andy reveals the TV magic behind eating over 40 pancakes. Watch the season two premiere of Review on Thursday, July 30th at 10/9c on Comedy Central and watch free full episodes of Review on the CC App and CC.COM! www.cc.com/review

On this spectacularly unique episode of Two Charted, Chartists join Howard, alone in Dragon Manner, as he entertains and educates the world with tales of his past.

On the last episode of Nerd Poker, the gang rode the magic rug for a while and got really close to the blip. Now we join them as they continue on their magic rug journey awaiting to see what may lie before them.

Recorded LIVE at UCBeast from the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 2 of a tremendous improv4humans with Matt Besser featuring an incredible roster of improvisers which include Anthony Atamanuik, Alexandra Dickson, Connor Ratliff, Chad Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Tim Martin, Craig Rowin, Doug Moe, Charlie Todd, Shaun Diston, and Don Fanelli. Expect to hear a couple of praying mantises struggle with why they are praying, what would happen if you tried to impress a parent with your ability to fly a plane, and the result of lying to an entire baseball stadium that you know the words to the National Anthem. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!