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Today's caller is recovering from a serious illness acquired while working on peace building in East Africa. He likes to give Chris a hard time but also talks about some deep stuff, like contemplating how to maintain one's idealism and passion when suffering from chronic illness. Also, he hopes the Beautiful Anonymous community can help him find a permanent home for a dog he's currently fostering.

Join Kevin as he sits down with singer, songwriter, and actor “Weird Al” Yankovic (UHF, Comedy Bang! Bang!). Al chats about occasionally stalking artists he can’t reach, constantly evolving with the times, and rarely second guessing the encore.

Mike Still (Hard Nation) joins Travon to discuss The Election of 1800 and they end up diving deep into modern politics, too. Mike also reflects on his high school musical roles and what it was like having his dad serve in the Delaware State Senate in the 1980s. Plus, don't miss out on the Room Where It's Happening live show in NYC on April 8th. Get your tickets now: ear.wf/liveham.

Chris and Gary tuck us in and say goodnight one last time... but not before one last truth bomb gets dropped. Go to www.casper.com/dreams and use the offer code “DREAMS” for $50 off your next mattress purchase.

I do want to talk about badger stuff. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Blemish: Martin Wilson Talbot the Badger: Tugs the Badger 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 Episode Art: Justin Osterling Extra Art: Jessica Osterout

If you've followed the news recently, you may have noticed the tiny little superpower Sarah Palin can see from her house has emerged from its slumber and re-injected itself into American politics. Not since the Cold War has Russophobia been as much of a part of our daily lives as it is now. Disinformation, strong man tactics and a corrupt and dictatorial turn have spilled into American life in a way that would've seemed like fiction only a few decades ago. What was once the well-trodden territory of black and white "duck and cover" videos and 80s action flicks is now a staple of Twitter feeds and nightly news broadcasts. So how did we get here, and what the hell does Russia even want from us this time around? That's what Cracked's Robert Evans and Michael Swaim are here to find out on this week's podcast. They join Jack O'Brien for an all-encompassing conversation about the KGB's history of deceit, Russia's methodology for spreading lies and Vlad Putin's psych evaluation. Later in the show, Jack interviews Cracked engineer Tatiana Nam about her experiences growing up in Russia. Our next live podcast is on Saturday, February 11th at 7pm at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles. Just in time for Valentine's Day, join Jack O'Brien, Michael Swaim and Teresa Lee as they welcome Dr. Christopher Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn for a discussion about love, relationships and why our sex lives now bear no resemblance to the way our ancestors got down. Tickets are $7 and available here: https://goo.gl/aXqXex Footnotes: Video: Cracked: Why the #1 Fact of Military History is a Lie: https://goo.gl/12apTz Article: Cracked: 5 Conspiracy Theories That Are Real (But Not How You Think) [#5 CIA created AIDS]: https://goo.gl/wrt8Kk Article: Cracked: 6 Insane Conspiracy Theories That Actually Happened [#2 KGB Was Involved in JFK Assassination]: https://goo.gl/w4gBl Article: NPR: Putin 'Probably' Approved Plan to Kill Spy: https://goo.gl/cTC3h0 Podcast: NPR: Russia's Interference is an Assault on the Western Liberal Order: https://goo.gl/8FPDyv Video: Press Conference with Bill Clinton and Drunk Boris Yeltsin: https://goo.gl/aEcvkT Podcast: NPR: Trump Seems Willfully Blind to Putin's Real Goals: https://goo.gl/tIixW3 Book: Peter Pomerantsev: Nothing is True and Everything is Possible: https://goo.gl/UI1nNx

Trading insults with Jessica Chaffin. (This previously released Players Club episode was recorded on January 19, 2017.)

Rhea Butcher (Take My Wife) and Robin Thede (The Nightly Show) join Negin in LA to discuss the chaos sewn by the travel ban, our fraying foreign relations, and some mental health survival strategies. Plus, Trump's primetime SCOTUS nominee rollout. But first: Beyoncé is pregnant and Robin is thrilled.

Energy drinks, Mariah Carey, and Sean Connery’s dirty talk, all of these topics are covered as well as Corrections and Omissions for Highlander II: The Quickening. We also hear Blake J. Harris interview Russell Mulcahy, director of Highlander and Highlander II (go to www.slashfilm.com to read the whole thing) and the Movie Bitches review La La Land. Plus, we find out next week’s very ‘90s movie pick. Where to Find Jason, June & Paul: Paul's new comedy Drive Share is available on Go90. 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 How to Be Single, Sleeping with Other People, and is still indeed in The Dictator.

Paul F. Tompkins wishes all of you here and in heaven a Happy New Year and a grand return to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is humorist David Rees of Going Deep with David Rees! They chat about the best gift David's ever given, the extreme cuteness of David's baby brother, and David's strange high school secret. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Jean Villepique, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in a Pet Store, Post Robbery. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coronet on Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

Comedian Kyle Kinane joins Sarah and Susan to talk about seeing LCD Soundsystem at Outside Lands, watching the movie The Bucket List while in Las Vegas, and walking around 30 Rock alone after taping The Tonight Show.

On this week’s episode of The Black List Table Reads with Franklin Leonard, screenwriter Blaine Tyler takes us through how he went from a kid who loved wrestling to writing Maggie’s Dawn, which will receive the ear movie treatment.

"Coast to Coast Big Mouth"! "Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman"! And Mary discovers Sammy's Roumanian

In another edition of I Wasn’t There Too, professional comedian and Never Not Funny host Jimmy Pardo joins Matt to talk about being cut from the 2006 musical drama Dreamgirls. Jimmy goes deep into how his role of comedian was offered to him out of the blue, befriending an extra while being on set for 13 hours to shoot his one line, and when he heard the news of when his role was cut. Plus, Jimmy tells us about being cut out of The Informant!, Bob Odenkirk giving him a push to do stand-up comedy when he still worked in a record store, and his time doing warm up for Conan.

Paul, June, and Jason unbox Viewer Mail, we hear what's the deal with the crab in Simply Irresistible from director Mark Tarlov, find out what our next magical movie will be watching, and learn how to stop face waterfalls. Plus, Corrections and Omissions for Simply Irresistible! Send your own voicemail explanation hopes for Paul to answer by calling 619-PAUL ASK. If you want to check out Blake Harris’ interview with director Mark Tarlov go over to www.slashfilm.com. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. WATCH Filthy Preppy Teen$ on the FullScreen App today! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ Set your DVRs for Party Over Here, a new FOX sketch comedy show from The Lonely Island and Paul starring Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, and Alison Rich. It airs Saturdays at 11 pm. People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason and June in Lady Dynamite on Netflix! 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!).

Sean and Hayes discuss the well deserved buzz around Scarlett Johnson’s performance in the Spike Jonze’s “Her.” Then, DONALD GLOVER of Mystery Boys, Communion, and The Do Do List stops by to make a really big announcement and give some tips on how to recover from a tanking improv scene.

Controversial radio host Alex Jones (Henry Zebrowski) brings a heavy dose of truth (and various bodily fluids) to Hard Nation. Jones enlightens Mark & Pete about 9/11, reptilians, weather weapons, Shakespeare, Beyonce, homosexual frogs, and why he chased a maid nude for seven miles in Mexico.

Boston is gripped by fear once again after Albert DeSalvo escapes from Bridgewater State Hospital. But imprisonment never stops the man most people believed to be the Boston Strangler from communicating with—and attempting to manipulate—those outside. In this episode, we get an exclusive glimpse of DeSalvo’s extensive correspondence with his pursuer, Detective Phil DiNatale. DeSalvo never left prison again, but host Portland Helmich follows Phil DiNatale to Hollywood, where he became an official advisor and major character in the very successful 1968 film, The Boston Strangler. While the movie solidified many of the publicly accepted myths about the stranglings, DeSalvo’s mysterious death in prison only adds to the confusion surrounding the Strangler’s identity.

Casey and Danielle are joined by stylist to the stars, and real lady of London Clare Mukherjee and she has something to say about all the housewives fashion (and Casey and Danielle's too). They talk Sheree's paltry pre-camping spread, Kim's awkward decent down the stairs, and having to sit through another Great Gatsby party. Wasn't there one last year?! Plus June Diane Raphael makes an announcement that will change peoples lives and minds.

Rebecca Lehrer and Amy S. Choi, founders of The Mash-Up Americans join Andrew to discuss Trump’s executive order to ban Muslims, protesting in airports, Pottermore, and much more. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

At a young age, he found himself a divorced father of four. Battling depression, all he wanted was to find a nice girl to take on a date for some spaghetti and meatballs. Recovering from the low point in his life, and from career stagnation, this college dropout wants to finish his degree and become a teacher.

Social media manager Lana Berry joins Jensen and Matty to talk about her love of baseball, working with brands to explain internet presence, singer Jessie Reyez, Scribd app, Nirvanna the Band the Show, Howlin’ Ray’s, anti-fatigue mats, how we were late on T.I.’s “Us or Else: Letter to the System,” and many more things you should know about.

Another audio-only episode with guests Ben Schwartz and Kyle Bornheimer. From Diego Luna's tiny hips to Katherine Ross's religion-changing lips, not to mention... "Keith?" Oh, and Bill Clinton leaves voice mails for Trump - NO comedy stones are left unturned!

Jonathan Van Ness of Gay of Thrones has a spiritual experience with Deanna and Emily as they chat about getting their bodies inspected by doctors, figure skating, the inception of Gay of Thrones, and yoga trauma. Jonathan also uses his hairdressing expertise to share some hot 2017 hair tips!

On this episode of HARD NATION, Mark and Pete interview First Daughter / First Lady Ivanka Trump (Jen D'Angelo) post-her father's inauguration. We hear more about Ivanka's clothing line, her husband Jared Kushner's true racial identity and what's hidden under her clothes. Is this interview real?! Or is there just some "funky poison" in the air...