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Gilbert and Frank pay loving tribute to some of the outstanding talents who passed away in 2016, including Robert Vaughn, George Kennedy, Carrie Fisher, Patty Duke and Garry Shandling. Also in this episode: Carol Brady pitches Cheerios, Garry Marshall defends Wayne Newton, William Schallert tangles with Tribbles and Steve Allen presents Guido Panzini. PLUS: The Godfather of Gore! The Slow Talkers of America! Jack Riley's doomsday cult! Gilbert hangs with Lois Lane! And we bid farewell to the Green Hornet (and Cato).

Testing out mobile recording for the show. Let's... get out of the tavern... Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Clacks/Clax: TJ Jagodowski Ooze: Paul Grondy 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

Remember when you made fun of that kid in grade school for wetting the bed? You probably shouldn't have done that. I would apologize, change your name or leave the country. The reason is, psychologists suggest something called the Macdonald triangle, that there are three main characteristics of people who grow up to become killers: arson, cruelty to animals and bed-wetting. If you've got two or more, (in Jeff Foxworthy's voice) chances are you might be a serial killer. S o, for another round of creepy solved and unsolved murders, we've invited back to the podcast America's foremost experts on the subject, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark from 'My Favorite Murder'. They join Jack O'Brien and Daniel O'Brien to talk about Daniel's two hometown serial killers with a strange connection, two district attorneys who suffered mysterious ends, the unsolved murder of three girl scouts, and the murderer who buried his "kill kits" in the woods. Footnotes : My Favorite Murder: https://goo.gl/gpaZN8 Article: Cracked: The 5 Most Terrifying Serial Killers You've Never Heard Of: https://goo.gl/wh6B2U Murderpedia: Richard Biegenwald, "The Thrill Killer ": https://goo.gl/2yq6l2 Murderpedia: Robert Zarinsky: https://goo.gl/sM521t Documentary: Netflix: " Amanda Knox " : https://goo.gl/y4LTOa Article: New York Times: For Letterman Stalker, Mental Illness Was Family Curse and Scarring Legacy: https://goo.gl/tw4GQ6 Article: Washington Post: A Decade Later, Prosecutor Luna's Death Still a Mystery: https://goo.gl/ydFmNI Article: CNN: What Happened to Ray Gricar?: https://goo.gl/Jd3Qqy Book: Gloyd McCoy: Tent Number Eight: https://goo.gl/wKUgTZ Murderpedia: Israel Keyes: https://goo.gl/3t6NPG Documentary: HBO: There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane: https://goo.gl/2rjXqJ Article: ABC News: Murder of Jasmine Fiore by Ryan Jenkins: https://goo.gl/rc0YyT Article: Today Costa Rica: Costa Rica Re-Opens Serial Killer Case): https://goo.gl/iD2b0U

Radio and podcast personality (and lifelong Gilbert fan) Ira Glass drops by the studio to share his love of, among other things, old-school entertainment, classic comedy albums, the Frank Sinatra songbook and the grand spectacle of "The Poseidon Adventure." Also, Sammy Davis Jr. finds religion, Davy Jones finds inspiration, Ruth Buzzi hangs (or doesn't) with Orson Welles and Ira crashes the set of a legendary sitcom. PLUS: "The Komodo Dragon Expert"! Red Buttons' sister! The mercurial Zero Mostel! Yoko Ono improvises! And "The Incredible Mr. Limpet!"

Actor Alec Baldwin has delighted millions of viewers playing Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live, but it wasn't so long ago that he tried to say goodbye to public life entirely. He joins Katie and Brian for a frank discussion about the arc of his career, his personal challenges with tabloid journalism, and the political tensions within his own family. Plus, he dishes on his favorite Jack Donaghy lines from 30 Rock and why no one is more thrilling to work with than Tom Cruise.

How far did Snake Plissken travel in Escape From L.A.? Where did all the Quiznos in Las Vegas go? These questions are answered as well as what our next movie will be in our trilogy of bad sequels. Paul also goes through Corrections and Omissions for Escape From L.A., Blake J. Harris interviews Escape From L.A. original screenwriter Coleman Luck (go to www.slashfilm.com to read the whole thing), and the Movie Bitches review Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Plus, Paul, June, and Jason go through the mail bag! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com Where to Find Jason, June & Paul: Paul is in the new Nicolas Cage film “Army of One” available on VOD. Paul’s new comedy Filthy Preppy Teen$ is now avail on the FullScreen and you can see June and Paul in their old show NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU. Paul also appears on Fresh off the Boat on ABC. 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.

This week on The Black List Table Reads with Franklin Leonard, we don’t have one but instead TWO interviews with screenwriters. The first interview is with Allison Schroeder, screenwriter of the smash hit Hidden Figures and the second interview is with Luke Davies, screenwriter of the smash hit Lion. Please enjoy!

Robin Thede (The Nightly Show) and Josh Zepps (We The People Live) join Negin to lament Donald Trump's feud with civil rights hero John Lewis. Sad! They also discuss why public protest matters and try (but fail) to figure out the First Family.

Comedian, author, and podcaster Negin Farsad (Fake the Nation , How to Make White People Laugh) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about having to cry for the movie 3rd Street Blackout, crying onstage while performing stand-up, Grey's Anatomy, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and the pilot episode of Friday Night Lights.

The wonderful, warm, and witty actress Molly Shannon (Other People, HBO’s Divorce, SNL) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about “Smile” by Nat King Cole, the movies "Ponette" and "Annie," an Emily Dickinson poem, and snowy scenes.

This week: The films of Victor Mature! The conquests of Kirk Douglas! The musical stylings of Johnny Mandel! And Klinger and Father Mulcahy take it on the road!

On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, Mark and Pete are live on the scene with some of the A-list performers headlining the festivities (Big Grande's Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg and Drew Tarver). 3 Doors Down comes out in favor of slavery. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir reveals they all sleep in the same giant organ. The "B Street Band" is dripping with sarcasm. And Mark deconstructs Chik-Fil-A!

This week the nook is graced by TWO members of the Bitch Sesh FAMBLY, Deanna Cheng and Matt McConkey and they don't hold back one bit. From Rinna's wig to Sheree's straws to Mauricio's post coital whispers, nothing goes untouched. Also, the "Lighthouse" Shira Caspe Weiss calls in with some important advice for one desperate listener and Casey shares a lovely moment with a topless fan.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back to this free show known as Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special return guest is Nicole Parker of MADtv and the Broadway stage! They chat about Nicole’s first suit, bombing in front of David Bowie, and the appropriate title for a master of wigs. Paul is then joined by Brandon Johnson, Amanda Lund and Mary Sohn, to improvise a story set in Home Depot. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes grownups (children get out of here!) to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special return guest is actress Maria Thayer of truTV’s Those Who Can’t! They chat about the time Maria’s primary caregivers let her down, the two different Berenstain Bears/Berenstein Bears universes, and the Lowly Worm. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Colleen Smith, and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set in A Fast Food Restaurant Kitchen In An Alternate Universe. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! LOS ANGELES! Spontaneanation records its 100th episode LIVE at Largo on Saturday, January 7th! Be there for boring your future grandchildren purposes! Tickets: bit.ly/SPONT100

Actor Dileep Rao has had the pleasure of working with auteur filmmakers Sam Raimi, James Cameron, and Christopher Nolan. Dileep joins Matt this week to talk about playing Yusuf, the dream chemist in Christopher Nolan’s 2010 film Inception and Dr. Patel in James Cameron’s 2009 film Avatar. He also comments on the validity of the Inception fan theories, being able to come to James Cameron with additions to his character, and how working with Sam Raimi on Drag Me to Hell was like working with family. Plus, a discussion on goat castration. Happy New Year!

Writer, disability activist, and podcast buddy Carrie Wade joins Andrew to talk about Mississippi city celebrating “Great Americans Day” instead of MLK Day, repealing Obamacare, and ableism. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

In 1965, a series of swift maneuvers by Albert DeSalvo’s attorney, F. Lee Bailey, blocked investigators from closing in on their prime Strangler suspect. DeSalvo was more than ready to talk: he had given investigators nearly 60 hours of recorded confessions. But before fully understanding the crimes DeSalvo had committed, the State of Massachusetts agreed that DeSalvo’s testimony about the murders couldn’t be used against him in court. Host Portland Helmich talks to Bailey about the legal strategy he used to prevent his client from being tried for murder and sentenced to death. We also hear chilling details about the Strangler murders in excerpts from DeSalvo’s recorded confessions. Despite DeSalvo’s ability to recall his crimes in astonishing specificity, a closer look at what he got wrong about the way the murders were committed casts doubt on DeSalvo’s actual guilt.

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes New York to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn! This week, Paul’s special guest is singer-songwriter Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s! They chat about how the movie 'The Sandlot' affected Rhett's life, unexpected reactions to Taylor Swift songs, and Rhett's young son taking a stand against the music industry. Paul is then joined by Chelsea Clarke, Shannon O'Neill, and Gary Richardson, to improvise a story set Backstage At A Rock Club. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Comedian Candace Carrizales joins Deanna and Emily this week to talk about her millennial journey from Columbus, Ohio to Los Angeles thanks to SoulPancake, becoming the first big lady magician, and why her dad leaving at a young age might have steered her into doing comedy.

Jensen and Matty are back to reflect on their fight heard around the world on the latest Year End episode along with Terry the Therapist and to open up the phone lines to hear what they might have missed on their Top 10 Get Up Ons of 2016.

Join special guest host Jay Mohr as he sits down with fellow comedian Joe DeRosa (The Pete Holmes Show, Better Call Saul) to chat about comic feuds, difficulty opening Pop-Tarts, and being insulted by puppets.

Raised by parents who moved from Vietnam to the United States in search of a better life, this week’s caller is her family’s first American-born child. She talks about defying stereotypes and asserting her independence by dying her hair. Find out how her “Tiger parents” reacted when she embraced a goth punk identity in middle school and later when she went to work for a non-profit.

It’s time for Adam Scott Aukerman to look back at the episode that started it all in a special season finale commentary episode of U Talkin’ U2 To Me? Past guests Harris Wittels, Lance Bangs, and Paul F. Tompkins return to finally answer some burning questions. What were some of their favorite moments from the show? When did they first hear about U2? What are their favorite U2 albums? Plus, Scott drops a bombshell that can only be explored through the many fan favorite sub-podcasts like 2’s Clues, Talkin’ Bout Money, and much more.

Paul F. Tompkins does NOT exclude entrance to anyone in the world to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guests AND improvisers are SPONT regulars Little Janet Varney & Jean Villepique, aka The Jayvees! They chat about what fulfills them, the physical side effects of playing the trumpet, and homemade productions of "Grease." They then improvise a story set Under A Big Rain Storm. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! See Spontaneanation LIVE at the Now Hear This Festival on October 30th & at Largo on November 5th! Get your tickets at paulftompkins.com/live!