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An especially lively night in the tavern with visits from a raven, a warrior elf, an ill child, a giant dwarf and a fairy decorator.

If car commercials, beer commercials and presidential stump speeches were the only entertainment you consumed, you'd probably be pretty bored. You'd also think that American farmers are the life-blood of the economy and account for roughly 85% of the population. But in fact, less than 2% of Americans work in the business of putting food on your table-- we're talking farmers, ranchers, fishermen, etc.-- and over 80% of us live in metropolitan areas of some sort. That's a crazy ratio, especially when it comes to something as important as where the next meal is coming from. How did we get here? How has the food industry in America gone from family farms and self reliance to drive throughs and endlessly stocked supermarkets in just a couple hundred years? This week, Alex Schmidt and Carmen Angelica speak to Maureen Ogle, a historian who wrote a whole book on the nuts and bolts of the American food industry and specifically, our obsession with meat. Neither her book nor this podcast are condemnations of eating meat or exposés into the horrors of meat production, we're just taking a look at the amazing confluence of business, agriculture, science and logistics that keeps the grocery shelves stocked and the McRib in rotation. Footnotes, links and sources: https://goo.gl/44o22v

Rock 'n' roll legend Tommy James serenades Gilbert and Frank with some of his biggest hits ("I Think We're Alone Now," "Crystal Blue Persuasion") and discusses his troubled, decades-long relationship with notorious music mogul/mob associate Morris Levy. Also, "Sgt. Pepper" changes the game, Gene Krupa hits hard times, Hubert Humphrey calls in a favor and Tommy reveals the strange origin of "Mony Mony." PLUS: Alan Freed! Vincent "The Chin" Gigante! "Hanky Panky" tops the charts! Tommy pens "Tighter, Tighter"! And Ed Sullivan presents "Tony Jones and the Spondells"!

The anti-union message of Garbage Pail Kids, how did Ali Gator get his voice, and more on this week’s mini-sode! Paul goes through Corrections and Omissions for The Garbage Pail Kids and Blake J. Harris talks to Kevin Thompson about playing Ali Gator. Paul gives some recs in Paul’s Picks and the Movie Bitches review Valerian. Plus, you’ll find out which movie we will be covering next! Check out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/howdidthisgetmade Where to Find Jason, June & Paul: Paul’s new comedy Drive Share is available on Go90. Paul can be seen on Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, Opening Night, and Veep. You can see June and Paul on NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU. June stars in Grace and Frankie on Netflix, as well as Lady Dynamite alongside with Jason. Jason can be seen in The House, The Lego Batman Movie, How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.

Join your host John Tortorro (Sean Conroy) for another episode of “Why Ma? Why Ma! Weimar.” After the usual rant and Brand New Rules, John welcomes his ma Rose Marie Tortorro to answer all his burning questions including why she had so many jobs when he was growing up. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to answer Twitter questions about John in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

Welcome to the 419th episode of Drama vs. Drama with your hosts Burt Lamps (Will Hines) and Caulfield Burgerman (Anthony King)! As always you will hear a discussion of intense and driving 1970s cinema when film was real and tough. This week they are joined by up and coming auteur Julia Silversmith to discuss her new film “Shadows of Longing” including how the film is a different experience for every viewer. They also get into Burt and Caulfield’s secret past. Plus, Traci Reardon stops by to answer Twitter questions about creating a great film and 70s cinema in another edition of “Help Me Rhonda.”

Break out your fall sweaters! Comedians Christian Finnegan (The Fun Part) and Irene Bremis (The Scuttlebutt) return to look back at their summer bucket list and get personal about what 'back to school' means to them. Plus, Scott Blakeman (Laughing Liberally) and Kaitlin Fontana (The Box) chat about how to make friends as an adult. Please join us in the Hurricane Harvey relief effort by making a donation to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/

On a very special episode of Comedy Bang! Bang!, Scott is in conversation with actor and comedian Brett Gelman of iBrain, Twin Peaks, and Mad Men fame for the entire show. They put their past tensions aside as they discuss the themes and messages that reside in Brett’s new film “Lemon” which he co-wrote and stars in alongside a star-studded cast. Plus, Brett reads a hand-written letter addressed to him from his close friend Hillary Clinton.

Emmy-winning actor JAY THOMAS was best known to audiences as hockey star Eddie LeBec on “Cheers” and tabloid talker Jerry Gold on “Murphy Brown,” but he was also a show business renaissance man, working as a stand-up, disc jockey, sportscaster and reality show host. Jay dropped by Gilbert’s apartment back in 2014 to share some hilariously candid anecdotes about everything from stealing Bill Cosby’s jokes to getting kicked out of a “West Wing” audition. Also: Jay looks back on the infamous “Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?”! Joe Piscopo runs afoul of the mob! Jay runs afoul of Rhea Perlman! And The Lone Ranger “rides” again!

White House Communications Director Hope Hicks (Laura Willcox) takes a break from assisting Mr. Donald President Trump to talk to the Hard brothers. She reveals which former staffer she called Polly Pocket, how Trump’s brain cured AIDS, and her plan to become a Real Housewife of DC. Plus: Mark, Dick Durbin and Newt Gingrich are prepping for Burning Man!

Danielle and Casey are together one last time before hiatus discussing why Cary and Mark are the new Shannon and David, the snoozaroo that is O.C. and big 'ole mesh diaper undies. Danielle informs Casey she had to scream at her father and Casey feels he finally got what's been coming to him. Until September 27th, Alene's!!!!

Christopher Nolan month concludes on Cracked Movie Club! In the mid-2000s, Christopher Nolan resurrected a Batman film franchise that had lain dormant since 1997’s Batman and Robin, a movie bad enough to kill any superhero forever. Nolan’s idea of a Batman “grounded in reality” was such a success that his Dark Knight trilogy grossed $3 billion worldwide and simultaneously revived and forever ruined the superhero genre. This week, Tom and Abe are joined by Cracked’s Associate Producer of Video Bridgett Greenberg as they discuss the epic sets, incredible stunts, and ridiculous voices that made the Dark Knight Trilogy such a landmark success, and how Bridgett really just wants to be Catwoman. Next week marks the beginning of September, and thus starts Kathryn Bigelow month on Cracked Movie Club. On Saturday, September 9th at 7pm at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles, Tom and Abe are joined by Cracked's Soren Bowie and Carmen Angelica for Cracked Movie Club's first ever live show where they will discuss the 1991 bank-robbing, surfer bromance classic Point Break. Tickets are only $7 and available here: https://goo.gl/SnioEt

Comedian Chris Fleming (Gayle on YouTube) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about Bunny going into the city for the first time in Zootopia, the Super Bowl commercial where the Dr. Pepper employee rescues the mop dog, the last scene of the 2009 film Crazy Heart, and the last page of the Polar Express.

Watching the throne with Rory O’Malley.

Get excited as Andy Daly & Matt Gourley present a love letter to waterskiing & Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Sha Na Na hosted by Wolfman Hot Dog. Join aspiring Sha Na Na member Wolfman Hot Dog as he shares a portion of his Dreams and Aspirations journal, chats with waterskiing legend Ahi & his cousin Penny about the golden age of waterskiing, and asks former Sha Na Na member Slammin’ Oliver Rothwell about his time in the band. Plus, the biggest Sha Na Na fan Veronica Melcher drops by for some Sha Na Na Trivia.

It's hard to be a soldier: that's part of the point of military service. But being a lady soldier in the modern U.S. military is way, way more difficult than it ought to be. Today on Cracked Gets Personal, Robert Evans and Brandon Johnson talk to a soldier who was raped in boot camp. We hear from a lady Marine sergeant about how she survives in the world's biggest boy club, and we talk to an Army nurse who was stationed in Iraq about how kindness and gentleness can help win wars. You'll also learn about the weird things that make it more difficult for women to serve, like the fact that the world's most powerful military lacks a technology that Burning Man's had for a decade.

Comedian and writer Josh Androsky (SpongeBob SquarePants, VICE) joins Andrew to discuss the Berkeley rally, Ed Skrein turning down a Hellboy role to prevent whitewashing, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Actress Alanna Ubach joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund this week to discuss her role as Serena in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde. Alanna shares how Jessica Cauffiel helped her book the role by having her mirror her movements, improvising her Vietnamese line, and being an adopted blonde. Plus, we hear Alanna answer important questions like “Why was Warner such a dork?,” as she answers questions asked by Matt’s parents.

Trainer Phil joins Jensen and Matty to talk about the start of #BUFFSEASON, Domani Harris, food plans, Shin Godzilla, how we were late on Revisionist History Podcast, and many more things you should know about.

Eight months pregnant and she loves messing with people, this week’s caller is celebrating her birthday on Beautiful Anonymous. She tells Gethard about some pregnancy-driven life hacks. Controversial birthing practices? They go there.

Join Samm Levine as he sits down with actress Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers series, Con Man). Mindy chats about flunking all but theater classes in college, her preference for improv over scripted, and accidentally leaving the price tags on furniture.

An African American military vet living in Charlottesville discusses the recent protests in his town. He tells Chris about confronting KKK rallies and how to deal with white supremacists. He’s also playing Mario Kart and really hates Peach.

A wizard, a witch, a badger, a flower, a Chicagoan and a humunculous made of bodily fluids all try to understand the Earth book ‘The Great Gatsby.’ Credits: Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Flower: Brooke Breit Claudia: Beth Melewski Metanoid: Jorin Garguilo Bungaree Chubbins: Tom Gottleib Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi Editor: Chris Rathjen Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz

Gilbert and Frank welcome one of their favorite funnymen, legendary writer-actor-director Buck Henry, who looks back on his 50+ year career and shares hilarious anecdotes about Orson Welles, James Mason, John Belushi and Jonathan Winters (among others). Also: Buck adapts "Catch-22," praises Richard Benjamin, invents the Cone of Silence, co-directs "Heaven Can Wait" and confirms the Pat McCormick helicopter story. PLUS: "Captain Nice"! "Samurai Delicatessen"! Claude Rains speaks! The hoaxes of Alan Abel! And Buck remembers "That Was the Week That Was"!

Jonny Sun is Twitter-famous. Not in a Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber sort of way. He's Weird Twitter-famous. He's got half a million followers and he did it the hard way, by inhabiting the character of Jomny Sun, an alien visiting earth without any friends or a solid grasp of spelling in the English language. Jonny's now a published author, a playwright and an architect, he's coded two of Twitter's most popular bot accounts, oh, and he's studying for his doctorate at a little place called MIT. Heard of it? Dude is super smart, super funny and while normal people like us have to practice and study to get better at things, he probably learns like Trinity in The Matrix learning how to fly a helicopter. So this week Alex Schmidt and Daniel O'Brien are joined by Jonny in-studio to talk about his book full of typos, juggling being an author-internet celebrity-architect-playwright and the state of internet cultures in 2017. Footnotes, sources and links: https://goo.gl/V8yFfy