Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all-- including the bros-- back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is singer-songwriter and composer Michael Penn! They chat about public restroom precautions, glamping in a tiny house, and Michael's collection of unusual musical instruments. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Michael Oosterom, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set in The Line For The Circular Saw In The Lumber Department at Home Depot. And as always, Eban (only the be...
Mar 27, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes people in the world and beings from outer space back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is improviser and writer of the upcoming Ghostbusters Katie Dippold! They chat about what it would be like leading a cult, the fear of discovering that your significant other is secretly a serial killer, and wanting to be the most interesting person to your therapist. Paul is then joined by Mark McConville, Ted Michaels and Annie Savage to improvise a story set in The...
Mar 20, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful real people of Los Angeles AND the internet to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is Keegan-Michael Key of Key and Peele! They chat about what information Keegan has withheld from his parents, what not to say to Mads Mikkelsen, and the drunk-driving regulations of his youth. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Chris Tallman, and Jean Villepique to improvise a s...
Mar 13, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone using any of the five senses to the 50th episode of SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Matt Besser of improv4humans! They chat about who would be the ideal sibling, mischievous imaginary friends, and Matt's dad's philosophy of living the high life. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Hal Lublin, and Amanda Lund to improvise a story set at a Santa Fe Art Gallery. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEAN...
Mar 06, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes a collective group of listeners back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is stand-up comedian Cameron Esposito of the upcoming Seeso standup special "Marriage Material" (March 24)! They chat about how glasses are made, how children figure out insults, and the Pope's eye doctor.Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Brandon Johnson, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set at Universal Studios Hollywood. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores...
Feb 28, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Paul F. Tompkins sends a special welcome to you (and only you) to this magical place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Judy Greer of Married, Archer, and Arrested Development! They chat about New Year's resolutions, who's at fault in most of Judy's car accidents, and eating in nail spas. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Mark McConville and Annie Savage to improvise a story set in a Laundromat. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!The...
Feb 21, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone who took the time to stream, download, oroverhearSPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Midroll CEO and The Wolf Den host Adam Sachs! They chat about baseball, how muchbrain space is needed to know threelanguages, and "therules ofthe road" in India. Paul is then joined by Carla Cackowski, Craig Cackowski, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set in a Pediatrician's Office. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!...
Feb 14, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes 1st time, 2nd time, and 3rd time listeners toSPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Alice Wetterlund of MTV's Girl Code and HBO's Silicon Valley! They chat about whether or not everyone deserves to be heard, how anonly child learns to share, and exactlyhow much bravery is required to do stand up. Paul is then joined by Ted Michaels, Colleen Smith and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set at a Kay Jewelers In A Mall. And as always, Eban (only the bes...
Feb 07, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone in the world, including people he knows, back toSPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is Jerry Minor of Mr. Show and Saturday Night Live! They chat about Jerry's million-dollar idea, why Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate birthdays, and which race makeup needs to be perfected. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Michael Oosterom, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set in Margaritaville. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it al...
Jan 31, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone, including non-listeners, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is podcaster, TV host, and author Dave Holmes! They chat about whether to live without electricity or a toilet, why Dave's no longer able to eat donuts, and parental eccentricities regarding science fiction. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Craig Cackowski,and Brandon Johnson to improvise a story set in The One Beauty Parlor in a Small Town. And as always, Eban (only the be...
Jan 24, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcome's y'all back to this precious place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Emily V. Gordon of The Indoor Kids and author ofSuper You! They chat about what TV show Emily would live in for aweek, denying herself a crush on one of the Monkees, and having E.T. nightmares as a child. Paul is then joined by Steve Agee, Mark McConville, and Annie Savage to improvise a story set in a Pediatrician Waiting Room. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scor...
Jan 17, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful real people of Los Angeles ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet! This week, Paul'sspecial guest is singer-songwriter Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles! They chat about her new love affair with ice cream, aggressive squirrels, and scary neighborhoodvans. Paul is then joined by his No, You Shut Up! colleagues Drew Massey, Colleen Smith, and Victor Yerrid to improvise a story set in The Fi...
Jan 10, 2016•1 hr 35 min
Paul F. Tompkins wishes all of you here and inheaven 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 aboutthe best gift David's evergiven, the extreme cuteness of David'sbaby 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...
Jan 03, 2016•1 hr 25 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all, the many, the few, the high, and the low back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is comedian/improviser/writer Eliza Skinner of Turnt Up! and The Late Late Show with James Corden! They chat about the glamour of entertainment seen through a child's eyes, having conversations with sleeping people, and feeling frustrated by TV/movie characters in frustrating situations. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Mark McConville and Jean Villepique to improvis...
Dec 27, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone to unwrap the Christmas gift of a new SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is Ravi Patel of Grandfathered and Meet the Patels! They chat about Ravi's secretgirlfriend, what's going on with Mario Lopez, and thedifficulty oftaking compliments. Paul is then joined by Janet Varney, Chris Tallman, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set in Freeport, Illinois. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONT...
Dec 20, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes each AND every one of you, including anyone who plays any kind of organized sport, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Lauren Lapkus of Orange Is the New Black, Clipped, and With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus! They chat about what sent Lauren to the hospital mostrecently, grounds for leaving a dentist,and what types of showbiz peoplestill smoke. Paul is then joined by Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery of The Worst Idea Of All Time Podcastto improvise a st...
Dec 13, 2015•1 hr 3 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the beautiful people of Beverly Hills ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the 2015 LA Podfest! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Andy Daly of Comedy Central's Review! They chat about Andy's on-camera experience with lizards, how Andy learned to tell time, and his mistrust of the ocean. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Craig Cackowski, and Janet Varney to improvise a story set at a Saltwater Tuffy Shoppe. And as always, Eban Schletter (only...
Dec 06, 2015•1 hr 12 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all, including those who feel unworthy, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is acclaimed screenwriter Ben Garant of The State and Reno 911! They chat about which children need to learn a useful trade, the unexpected pitfalls of dinner theater, and the life-changing revelation Ben had in acting school. Paul is then joined by Annie Savage, Colleen Smith, and Stephanie Courtney to improvise a story set at A Dinner Theater. And as always, Eban (only the ...
Nov 29, 2015•1 hr 24 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back in three different tones to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Natalie Morales of Parks and Recreation and The Grinder! They chat about their thoughts on conspiracy theories, Donald Trump as "decoy," and the ins and outs of jury duty. Paul is then joined by Bob Dassie, Rich Talarico, and Craig Cackowski of the improv collective Dasariski to improvise a story set at the Moon Landing Taping, 1969. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter...
Nov 22, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful real people of Los Angeles ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Kristen Schaal of Flights of the Conchords, Bob's Burgers and The Last Man on Earth. They chat about what event Kristen would change in her life, the aftermath of her recentbike accident, and watching The Hobbit with Bret and Jemaine of Flight of the Conchords. Paul is then joined by hi...
Nov 15, 2015•1 hr 24 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you, him, her, and it back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Paul Scheer of The League and How Did This Get Made! They chat about who Paul Scheer would want to switch bodies with for a day, the reason why you shouldn't see a friend's baby right away, and how pregnancy books do not prepare you for taking care of a baby. The Pauls are then joined by Erinn Hayes, Marc Evan Jackson, and Hal Lublin to improvise a story set in a TV News Control Room. And a...
Nov 08, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone,including people not listening, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is the Academy Award-winning Jim Rash of Community! They chat about Jim's greatest mistake, when he learned that he was adopted, and what TVshow he'd save with a letter-writing campaign. Paul is then joined by Colleen Smith, Jean Villepique, and Craig Cackowski, to improvise a story set at Storage Room In Back of Hot Dog stand at Amusement Park Going Out of Business. And as a...
Nov 01, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes longtime listeners, first time listeners, and Halloweenersback to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Bruce McCulloch of The Kids in the Hall! They chat about the history ofTuesday, Bruce's complicatedbirth & extensivepajama collection, andwhich color would be assigned to eachday of the week. Paul is then joined by Janet Varney, Amanda Lund, and Annie Savage to improvise a story set at "Wine Tasting." And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter score...
Oct 25, 2015•1 hr 20 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all unseen visitors back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul'sspecial guest is Laraine Newman, alumnaof The Groundlings and Saturday Night Live! They chat about Laraine making sacrifices withher husband, adinner party that was hijacked by vegans, and the first & last time she got drunk.Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Marc Evan Jackson, and Jeremy Carter to improvise a story set at theVent Haven Ventriloquist Museum inFort Mitchell, KY. And as always, Eban (on...
Oct 18, 2015•1 hr 11 min
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful real people of Los Angeles ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Thomas Lennon of Reno 911! and The Odd Couple. They chat about what Thomas would do if he had the power of invisibility, how he got bit by the theatre bug, and the time a celebrity punched him in the stomach when he was a kid. Paul is then joined by Sarah Burns, Craig Cackowski, and Mar...
Oct 11, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back to hear all the voices on SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul'sspecial guest is Andrea Savage from The Hotwives of Las Vegas! They chat about Andrea's earliest memory, the very specific fear that caused her to sleep on the floor for a year,and the dangers of earplugs. Paul is then joined by JessicaChaffin, Matt Gourley, and Drew Massey to improvise a story set in a One Hour Photo Shop. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!DVR A...
Oct 04, 2015•1 hr 13 min
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful people of Los Angeles ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Scott Aukerman of Comedy Bang! Bang! (Both versions).They chat about what living non-human thing he would make using his rib, growing up unattached to the family wiener dog, and how he fell in love with his Boston Terrier. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Amanda Lund, and Chris Tallman t...
Sep 27, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone around the world back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Tymberlee Hill from The Hotwives of Las Vegas! They chat about talking to cat therapists, being afraid of sex, and Tymberleesfriend, the (perhaps) psychic. Paul is then joined by Janet Varney, Victor Yerrid, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set in The Garden of Eden. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!Dont forget! The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION is h...
Sep 20, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all creatures great and small back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Joshua Malina from The Thrilling Adventure Hour and hit TV show Scandal! They chat about meeting celebrities in steam rooms, theMalinafamilys obsession with seasonalice cream, andwhy Josh is now scared of plays.Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Chris Tallman, and Hal Lublin to improvise a story set in the little known Tenth Circle of Hell. And as always, Eban (only the best) Sc...
Sep 13, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the beautiful people of Los Angeles ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Kumail Nanjiani of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail and HBOs Silicon Valley! They chat about his childhood scuffles with his younger brother, his recentsleepwalking incident, and the three scariest dreams hes had in his life. Paul is then joined by Steve Agee, Sarah Burns, and Jean Villepi...
Sep 06, 2015•1 hr 23 min
