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Podcaster Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend) joins Jensen and Matty to talk about her new book Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me), musician Snail Mail, pinball, Too Much TV, how we were late on sound bars, and many more things you should know about.

It’s the Annual Gathering of the Fi’ang Yaloks which means the Memory Gremlin is back. Credits: Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Memory Gremlin: Sarah Maher A Half-Remembered Version of Blemish: Martin Wilson Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Tricia: Kate James Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi Editor: Garrett Schultz Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai often tells a story about a hummingbird. In the story, the hummingbird’s forest catches fire. It’s burning out of control. And while the larger stronger animals cower, the hummingbird flies back and forth, putting drop after drop of water on the blaze. The big animals ask the hummingbird why it’s trying to put the fire out, since it seems too little and small-beaked to accomplish anything. The hummingbird’s simple reply: “I am doing what I can.” On this week's episode of The Cracked Podcast, we’re turning a listener suggestion into a joyful hummingbird hour. On the heels of our latest episode indexing little-known badasses of history, Alex Schmidt and Kristi Harrison are celebrating little-known badasses of life right now. Find out how Los Angeles priests, Turkish garbagemen, Japanese scuba enthusiasts and more regular folks are spreading their little wings, picking up their water drop, and finding out just how big of a fire one hummingbird can fight. Footnotes: https://goo.gl/gmP5Ui

Veteran character actor Ed Begley Jr. joins Gilbert and Frank for a loving look at the glory days of the Troubadour, the timelessness of "The In-Laws," the absurdity of Hollywood urban legends and the career of his Oscar-winning dad, Ed Begley. Also, Forrest Tucker takes a nip, Steve Allen checks into "St. Elsewhere," Harry Belafonte shuts down Rodney Dangerfield and Ed hits the rink with Charlie's Angels. PLUS: Wheeler & Woolsey! "Amazon Women on the Moon"! Mr. Warmth lowers the boom! Ed remembers his friend Peter Falk! And the unsolved death of John "Stumpy" Pepys!

Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland (Those Who Can’t) joins Scott to talk about his new special “Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits,” how many ordinaries he’s put out, and shouts out his loved ones. Then, Larry the Loner returns to share some of his profound thoughts he has while driving his motorcycle. Plus, pop stars Dino and Shame aka The Pointing Sisters stop by to sing a couple of their number one hits.

Zak Toscani went to his office job last week, thinking it’d be like any other week. By Monday, he was international news. In this special bonus episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt dives into the recent Twitter thread that captivated the world, with its L.A. comedian author. Zak breaks down the entire chain of events, revealing new details about the shrimp fried rice caper’s victim & perpetrator. And he & Alex explore the bizarre worldwide phenomenon of intra-office lunch theft that somehow no one was talking about till now. Zak's website: http://www.zaktoscani.com/ The famed Twitter thread: Additional footnotes: https://goo.gl/tskeUi

Casey and Danielle have a lot to cover and they didn’t even get into Southern Charm yet! Atlanta, Bev Hills, Vanderpump and the NY premiere! Watching these shows is their burden and cross to bear but they do it for you! You’re welcome! They discuss WWHL, Paul’s twitter and Vanessa Bayer has another very specific recommendation.

Comedian and star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Chelsea Peretti makes her incredible return to Comedy Bang! Bang! Chelsea chats with Scott about the story of her husband falling for her after hearing her on CBB, meeting relatives for the first time in Italy, and puts her hearing to the test. Then, virtual reality director Mick 4D stops by to give everyone notes on how to make their projects more interactive. Plus, Bollywood actor Samir Chakraborty arrives to talk about the roles he’s been booking in Hollywood.

Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) and Andy Daly (Review) join Adam Scott Aukerman to discuss all things U2. Phoebe talks about the first time she heard U2, meeting her boyfriend at a U2 concert, and the gift she received from Bono. Then, Andy talks about his very specific U2 daydream, the first time he heard U2, and his experience with the U2 website. Plus, they share their Top U2 Songs and rankings.

The Shrimps take on the LA Nail Clippers at Pan Pacific Park. Mark and Matt 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

Comedians Tallie Medel (Cocoon Central Dance Team, Sylvio) & Jim Santangeli (Our Cartoon President, Paterno) join Jo & Manolo to play listener-created games with callers. Games played: Movie Caveman-splain, Mouth Full of Lyrics, and Prequel of Fortune.

Cam talks tour bus, naked minutes and tape. Sets from Megan Gailey, Jonah Ray, Jono Zalay, Joyelle Johnson and Zach Sims.

Taking it to the stage with Cristela Alonzo.

Jeff Foxworthy is at the door, and Mark & Pete are closing the borders with help from Attorney General Jeff Sessions (Paul F. Tompkins), former presidential candidate Jill Stein (D’Arcy Carden), prominent Trump supporter Velveteen Carter (Carl Tart), patriotic singer Miguel Wargo (Craig Rowin), conservative media personality Alex Jones (Henry Zebrowski), video game legend Mario and his talking hat Cappy (Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino), and maybe more. Secret alliances are revealed, murder will be attempted, and things get surprisingly intimate. Plus: Mark offers some words to live by.

Comedian and writer Joel Kim Booster joins Andrew to discuss growing up in a white family, transracial adoption, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone born on Earth back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is actor/improviser/writer Ryan Gaul of The Last O.G.! Ryan chats about what he wants someone to whisper in his ear, his afterlife beliefs as a child and how they changed now that he’s an adult, and stealing a wad of 50 dollar bills and handing them out in Kindergarten. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ronnie Adrian and Stephanie Courtney, to improvise a story set at the San Diego Airport. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Heather Anne Campbell of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Ben Siemon of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend join Paul and Jason in-studio to talk about the Jennifer Lopez erotic thriller The Boy Next Door. The wet cookie scene, the first edition of "Iliad," vacant Chinatown and much more is discussed as well as another debate about man buns. Plus, a reviewer might have issues with their television as we hear a couple of 2nd Opinions!

Writer, actor and musical improv vet John Hartman (Baby Wants Candy, The Good Place) joins Jess & Zach this week for a wild, underwater, crab-legged techno musical complete with sledding, sea snakes and slow dances. With songs like "Bubble Bauble Ball", "Share Our Legs" and "What Is Six?!", you won't be crabby about any of these tunes.

The forevermore lovely AND entertaining Selma Blair shares all with Kevin, from Guillermo del Toro to playing house with Nic Cage.

Dani Snow from DC Comics joins the boys to talk Brosnan's third, its ladies and its villains.

Rap legend U-God of the Wu-Tang Clan joins Jensen and Matty to talk about his new book “Raw: My Journey Into the Wu-Tang,” the hard work that goes into being in the drug trade, who would’ve been in Wu-Tang, and his new album “Venom.”

An aerialist turned sex education teacher from Australia chats with Gethard about her life on the road, falling in love and the challenge of explaining consent to high school kids.

Matt and Matt take you on a journey of all 25 official one sheets for James Bond. Iconic imagery and weird poses that sometimes defy the laws of physics. We cover it all this week.

Gilbert and Frank welcome "Mrs. C" herself, Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross, who recalls her early days as a studio contract player, her struggles to find her footing in Hollywood, her curious methods of getting into character and her working relationships with Claudette Colbert, Noel Coward, Kirk Douglas and Charlton Heston. Also, Marion crushes on Clark Gable, confides in Cary Grant, sets sail with Tony Curtis and pays a call on Bogie and Bacall. PLUS: Marlene Dietrich eats lunch! Jose Ferrer makes his move! Ginger Rogers robs the cradle! And Marion remembers colleagues Tom Bosley, Pat Morita and Garry Marshall!

Spring is upon us. And spring is like a starter pistol for the annual sale of 72 million major league baseball tickets all across America Plus (“America Plus” is our fun brand name idea for The United States + Toronto). Whether or not you like baseball, you know it’s been the United States’s national obsession for over a century. But what if we told you baseball is ALSO a fascinating Rosetta Stone-like guide to a slew of bizarre truths about America? And what if we told you those truths might blow your mind EVEN MORE if you DON’T follow the game? On this week's episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by comedian/writer/TV show creator Rhea Butcher and Cracked editor Dan Hopper for a deep dive into American culture, economics, morality, and awesomeness, all through the surprisingly revealing lens of Major League Baseball. They’ll tackle the racist 20th century cartoon that 21st century kids love. They’ll reveal how your tax dollars go into your nearest big city rich guy’s pocket, thanks to Congress’s ongoing bipartisan support. And they’ll rolodex the drugs, imperialism, sausage races, and goofy scooters that make America’s pastime as uniquely baffling as America itself. Footnotes: https://goo.gl/prxJyE