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Sarah and Susan start off by discussing the sounds of whales singing at a spa and James Dickey’s “The Leap” as they share their Cry of the Week. Then, singer extraordinaire Susanna Hoffs joins Sarah and Susan to talk about fainting couches, “Moon River” by Audrey Hepburn, her son sending her a book of poetry, crying at weddings, and Made in Dagenham

Sarah and Susan have some Girl Talk as they talk about Joe Jackson’s “It’s Different For Girls,” Neil Diamond’s “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon,” and the music of Disneyland. Then, Emmy award winning TV writer/comedian/author Merill Markoe joins Sarah and Susan to talk about fake crying, how movies introduce animals only kill them off in the end, and why she hates Terms of Endearment for forcing her to cry.

Sarah and Susan discuss Cinema Paradiso’s theme song, Brokeback Mountain, and The English Patient as they go through different movie/book combos that make them shed tears. Then, actor, comedian, and funny man Steve Agee joins Sarah & Susan to talk about not being a big cryer, getting a little teary eyed while reading Steve Martin’s Born Standing Up, and having a difficult time to cry on camera in an episode of The Sarah Silverman Program.

Spend your Christmas crying with Sarah, Susan, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. Sarah and Susan discuss Bonanza, The Roches, and Bladerunner as they go through their Classic Cry choices. Then, the one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic joins Sarah & Susan to talk about being in tune with his feelings, almost crying on live TV, minor keys being sadder, Ben Folds, Toy Story 3, and crying in front of your children.

Sarah and Susan discuss Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story as they share their Cry of The Week. Then, funny man Andy Kindler joins Sarah & Susan to talk about being reduced to tears from watching UP on a plane, an optician who gave school children free glasses, Peter Jennings, Paul Simon's "The Cool, Cool River," and explains why everyone should cry as he answers a Cry Quiz.

Sarah and Susan discuss New Order’s “Love Vigilantes,” The Way We Were, and Josh Brolin as they share their Old College Cry choices. Then, singer-songwriter Neko Case, a guest whose voice that has launched a thousand cries joins Sarah & Susan to talk about Raising Arizona, Burl Ives, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Manson Family, Iris Dement, and clams.

Sarah and Susan’s Cry of the Week picks have them discuss post-sobbing remedies, Katy Perry’s “Roar,” and Andrea Bocelli’s “Con te Partiro.” They then go down memory lane as they chat about the movie The Color Purple and Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech during Classic Cry. Later, comedian/author/co-creator of The Daily Show, Lizz Winstead joins Sarah and Susan to talk about The Replacements’ “Unsatisfied,” growing up in Minneapolis, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, her dad having her back, hate crafting, and Rod Stewart’s “Reason To Believe.”

Welcome to Crybabies with Sarah Thyre and Susan Orlean. A show about celebrating all the things that make us cry. Sarah and Susan’s Cry of the Week choices lead them to talk about how they know each other, The Tale of Despereaux, Lou Rawls’ “Pure Imagination,” The Bangles’ “Eternal Flame,” and immersing yourself in heart break. Then, they are joined by actor, screenwriter, director, comedian Christopher Guest to chat about what makes him cry, having to cry on cue in a film, and the forever evolving crying triggers in It’s A Wonderful Life. Finally, Sarah and Susan discuss Pixar’s Up as they go through some Twitter submitted crying cues.

Rich has a super stuffed episode of Cardboard! complete with Cardboard and Cocktails, giveaways galore, and a special announcement about the podcast. Jon Schroeder of Bob’s Burgers joins Rich to talk about how gaming solidified their friendship and their different learning styles. Then, Rodney Smith, host of Watch It Played (the video series that explains various board games by playing them) joins Rich to discuss teaching games to your group and playing games from afar. Later, Rich’s friend Andy Zilch helps him share a deep dark secret about his gaming past. You can still e-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES! W/ JON SCHROEDER, RODNEY SMITH, ANDY ZILCH

After announcing the winner of the Pathfinder game, Rich talks about talks about what tasty libation you may choose to enjoy with the Spiel des Jahres 2015 award nominee game Colt Express in another edition of Cardboard and Cocktails. Plus, Rich gives away some copies of a new unreleased game!

With Mad Men coming to an end, Rich invites his co-stars/friends Michael Gladis & Aaron Staton to play some games! Michael also talks about his obsession with chess, Rich’s kids have a new game they think you should play, and Cardboard and Cocktails is back. Plus, a very special big giveaway! Will playing games on a podcast work? Who knows! Tune in to find out! WITH MICHAEL GLADIS, AARON STATON

This week Rich is coming to you from the Minneapolis airport to give away some inserts and to give some game system recommendations. Plus, Rich shares an interview with Richard Gibbs of 64 Oz. Games to talk about the very special thing he is doing for board gaming as a whole. WITH RICHARD GIBBS

Rich is back with a fully packed episode which includes special guests, your phone calls about lying in games, and another big ol’ giveaway! Rich kicks things off by talking about Star Wars: Imperial Assault as it’s his Favorite Game of all Time Ever This Week. Then, he is joined by his friend and fellow actor Kevin Sussman to talk about why Monopoly sucks, also not being a fan of flavor text, and his love for Railroad Tycoon. Later, game designer Mike Selinker joins Rich to talk about how Betrayal at House on the Hill got to be published and how it really began with a lie, why actors are terrible at lying games, and why he considers his latest game Apocrypha to be the follow up of Betrayal at House on the Hill. Finally, Rich closes out the show by sharing which cocktail compliments Ticket To Ride in another edition of Cardboard and Cocktails. Be sure to E-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES and you can be featured on the next episode! WITH KEVIN SUSSMAN, MIKE SELINKER

On this week’s episode, Rich announces the winner of 1st & Goal and gives a couple of game recommendations to put your honesty into practice this year. Plus, Patrick, Robb, and Christina from the Blue Peg, Pink Peg podcast join Rich to discuss lying in games! W/ PATRICK, ROBB, CHRISTINA OF BLUE PEG, PINK PEG PODCAST

Rich doesn't know a lot about sports, but he knows slightly more about sports themed board games! Rich’s friend and fellow actor Nate Corddry of Reading Aloud joins him to walk him through his favorite game Dynasty League Baseball. Then, Rich shares which cocktail goes great with the racing game Formula D in another edition of Cardboard and Cocktails. Later, starting left tackle for the Green Bay Packers, David Bakhtiari chats with Rich about the Green Bay Packers playing Settlers of Catan phenomenon. Finally, radio and fantasy sports hero Paul Charchian drops by to pick up where Rich & David left off in their conversation. Be sure to E-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES and you can be featured on the next episode! W/ NATE CORDDRY, DAVID BAKHTIARI, PAUL CHARCHIAN

On this week’s episode, Rich announces the winner of the Modern Family Game that was played by himself & Ty Burrell and recommends three games to play in honor of National Eggs Benedict Day!

Welcome to CARDBOARD! with Rich Sommer! In this first episode, Rich is joined by Modern Family’s Ty Burrell to talk about the NFL board game he played growing up, better Jenga, and being immortalized in the Modern Family Game. Rich also tells us about why Carcassonne is his Favorite Game of All Time Ever, This Week and which cocktail goes well with Red7 in the first installment of Cardboard and Cocktails. Later, Rich’s 7-year-old daughter Beatrice talks about why Sorry! Sliders is a good game for those new to board games and the boys of Flip the Table break down the Batman Forever Audio Cassette game. E-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring a ding on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES! This episode is sponsored by: Audible, Loot Crate, R&R Games, and Cards Against Humanity's Tabletop Deathmatch

CARDBOARD! with Rich Sommer launches on April 9th. Here’s a sneak preview from his interview with Ty Burrell of ABC’s Modern Family.

Rich Sommer’s new board game podcast launches on April 9th. Here’s a sneak preview, from a very special guest: Rich’s 7-year-old daughter.

No WOTYs had been named at the time we taped this ep, so we had to speculate. Zach and Myq discuss advances in technology, social progress, and all kinds of future things that they don't know about yet, and some things they do! Here on Howl

We tackle the full spectrum of our CULTURE, from silly (VAPE) to weighty (#BLACKLIVESMATTER). Zach and Myq discuss etiquette when dealing with TSA agents when you know everything they're going to say but they still have to say it. And other things! Here on Howl

By now, we've got this down to a SCIENCE, so take a SELFIE of yourself listening to this episode BECAUSE entertainment! Zach and Myq discuss whether it's ok to say the word “lame” and reveal which one of them likes to send dick pics. Here on Howl

SOCIALISM/CAPITALISM? GIF/JIF? HASHTAG this episode “controversial!” But still listen to it. Zach and Myq discuss how to pronounce “New Orleans,” Myq's (possibly fake) enthusiasm for giving beer to sea snakes, and whether or not “pass gas” is a creepy phrase. Here on Howl

Don't REFUDIATE our PRAGMATIC advice to OCCUPY yourself with this episode. Zach and Myq discuss some turbulent relationship times for Zach and how they brought Zach and Myq closer together. Here on Howl

UNFRIEND everyone on the Facebook APP, because AUSTERITY in your social life will give you more time to listen to this episode. Zach and Myq discuss how they're grateful for what they have, even at times when it might not seem like it's enough but it probably is. Here on Howl