Paul F. Tompkins welcomes adult men and women back to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is singer-songwriter Ted Leo! They chat about when was the last time Ted cried out of happiness, a story about a determined tortoise, and going from having a fear of animals as a kid to now living with a cat. Paul is then joined by Colleen Smith, Craig Cackowski, and Jordan Black, to improvise a story set in Life Drawing Class. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano...
May 15, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentleman to this new experience of your life known as Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests are Katy Colloton and Katie O'Brien of TV Lands Teachers! They chat about what song they always have stuck in their head, still having stage fright when it comes to singing, and the unexpected response they received for their musical episode of Teachers. Paul is then joined by Daniele Gaither, Jean Villepique, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in a Pa...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on and in planet Earth to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Tatiana Maslany of Orphan Black! They chat about what animals Tatiana has seen in the wild, her lifelong fear of sharks appearing in unusual places, and her 11 year no-vomiting streak. Paul and Tatiana are then joined by Lauren Lapkus to improvise a story set in The Managers Office of a Miniature Golf Course. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! If you'...
May 01, 2017•56 min
Paul F. Tompkins closes out cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are Scott Aukerman, Neil Campbell, Jon Gabrus, Mike Hanford, and Lauren Lapkus reuniting from the Comedy Bang! Bang! Tour. They chat about whats the most scared theyve ever been; which includes possible snakes, closet grabs, and unexpected horror moments in comedies. Then they improvise a story set in An Abandoned Puppet Theater. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all...
Apr 24, 2017•53 min
Paul F. Tompkins continues cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are Big Grande (Big Grandes Teachers Lounge) Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, and Drew Tarver. They chat about what food item they have consumed the most of in their lifetime, the difficulty Drew's mother has differentiating her son from her husband, and Jons most mortifying experience with Dan and Drew at a McDonalds drive-thru. Then they improvise a story set in A Small Town Post...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Paul F. Tompkins continues cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are his Superego pals Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, and Mark McConville. They chat about what age they would choose to remain for their entire life, Mark ruining a group photo, and Jeremy turning down an illicit offer in New York City. Then they improvise a story set in An Interstellar Colony Ship. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought...
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Paul F. Tompkins kicks off the beginning of cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Tim Baltz, Mandell Maughan, Tawny Newsome, and Drew Tarver. They chat about what would be the most valuable item to trade in an apocalypse, their death bed toast choice, and their musical theatre experiences. Then they improvise a story set in A Parallel Universe. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on pi...
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everybody (including hay eating horses) to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Kristen Schaal of Flight of the Conchords, Bobs Burgers and The Last Man on Earth! They chat about whether Kristen has ever been arrested, being an undefeated speech and debate champion in school, and how much the concept of the afterlife has changed since she was a child. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Tawny Newsome, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in Ea...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and sloths to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Andrew Ti of Yo, Is This Racist! They chat about what Andrew does for exercise, how almost getting in several bar fights led to him getting glasses, and starting a ping pong club in high school where ping pong was never played. Paul is then joined by Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, and Tawny Newsome, to improvise a story set in A High-End Boxing Gym. And as always, E...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes folks, friends, and customers to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is podcaster, TV host, and author Dave Holmes! They chat about what clubs Dave was a part of in high school, how he was able to host a college radio show despite not being a college student, and experiencing an important revelation during an episode of "The Leftovers.". Paul is then joined by Jean Villepique, Amanda Lund, and Zeke Nicholson, to improvise a story set in The Break Room...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone for some tough love time on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is actor Merrin Dungey of Conviction and HBOs Big Little Lies! They chat about Merrin's last great meal (and who she was with and what they talked about), murderer sharks, and inevitably ending up at Cheesecake Factory. Paul is then joined by Colleen Smith, Shaun Diston, and Nyima Funk, to improvise a story set at The Red Carpet at the Oscars. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schlett...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentlemen of San Francisco and the world to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at San Francisco SketchFest 2017! This week, Pauls special return and first 3-time guest is Busy Philipps of HBOs Vice Principals! They chat about whether or not Busy considers herself a bad girl, the unusual way Busy found her therapist,, and teaching children about the weirdness that they may come across on the internet. Paul is then joined by Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newso...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience for the 100th episode of Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is actress Constance Wu of Fresh Off the Boat! They chat about which sport Constance would kick Pauls ass in, the real reason Constance got into figure skating as a child, and her dads love of Celine Dion. Paul is then joined by Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story se...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 10 min
In anticipation of the 100th episode SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins, we present to you the never-before heard pilot episode! Featuring Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, Chris Tallman, and special interview guest Rich Sommer. They chat about how Mad Men is going to end, Rich being upset after having Citizen Kane and Battle star Galactica spoiled for him, and Rich practicing chess for 9 months to have a perfect movie moment in real life. They then improvise a story set in A Non-Tropical Resort...
Feb 17, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone in these unwelcome times back to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest and SOLE improvisor is Spontaneanation's good friend Craig Cackowski! They chat about what rating Craigs kitchen would receive if a health inspector were to enter his home, Craig's unexpected responsibilities as a bartender at a mall deli, and the lovely compliment paid to him by his dentist. They then improvise a story set in an Ice Cream Parlor. And as always, Eban (only the best...
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all (including The beasts of the field) back to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests and improvisers are Nyima Funk, Daniele Gaither, Gary Anthony Williams, and Cedric Yarbrough of The Black Version! They chat about if they've ever called 911 to help a stranger, Gary getting involved in a dangerous situation near our studio, and how Cedric handled a childhood French fry fire. They then improvise a story set in A Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland. And as always, Eba...
Feb 06, 2017•52 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes himself to welcoming you back to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is stand-up comedian Cameron Esposito of Take My Wife and Put Your Hands Together! They chat about what happens if the Supreme Court gets rid of Roe v. Wade, dog x-rays, and figuring out a group address to replace "guys." Paul is then joined by Jeremy Carter, Colleen Smith and Gary Anthony Williams, to improvise a story set in A Family-Owned Bagel Shop. And as always, Eban (only the ...
Jan 30, 2017•57 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes back the East Coast and its representatives to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn! This week, Pauls special return guest is singer/actor/writer/director Nathan Lee Graham! They chat about which song was playing when Nathan lost his virginity, performing at a petting zoo, and Nathan's "Harriet Tubman Tour" of Germany with "Jesus Christ Superstar." Paul is then joined by Chelsea Clarke, Shannon ONeill, and Gary Richardson, ...
Jan 23, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes New York to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn! This week, Pauls special guest is singer-songwriter Rhett Miller of the Old 97s! 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 Roc...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is actor Steven Yeun of The Walking Dead! They chat about what day Steven would go back to relive & change, how Steven got a scar during high-school track warm ups, and Steven's church band. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Tawny Newsome, and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set in an Art Gallery. And as always, E...
Jan 09, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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 Nicoles 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! This episode is brought to you by...
Jan 02, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the Anaheim audience to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Now Hear This Festival! This week, Pauls special guests are Kulap Vilaysack and Howard Kremer of Who Charted! They chat about the first joke they laughed at, Howard trying to write a Polish joke when he started doing stand-up because he thought his dad would like it, and Kulap reading the Encyclopedia as a child for fun. Paul is then joined by his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Da...
Dec 26, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes grownups (children get out of here!) to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is actress Maria Thayer of truTVs Those Who Cant! They chat about the time Marias 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 Univers...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the spot to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is writer/author Kathryn Borel! They chat about who played the role of Kathryn's high school mentor, how Canada is forced to notice what happens in the United States, and the shame that comes with pronouncing words in public incorrectly. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Jennifer Marie Kelley, and Mary Sohn, to improvise a story set in The Childhood Home of Fred Rogers. And as...
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends and lovers to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is the hilarious Ron Funches! They chat about what Ron bought with his own money as a child, the grisly aspects of working at a cannery, and the unique way employees were punished at a telemarketing job he once had. Paul is then joined by Jordan Black, Jeremy Carter, and Jean Villepique, to improvise a story set in a Salem, Oregon Comic Shop. And as always, Eban (only the ...
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who feel that they need to be welcomed to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Oscar Nunez of The Office and People of Earth! They chat about why Oscar cares about God, his former job as a dental technician, and his time spent in customer service at Bloomingdaless in New York. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Jean Villepique, and Gary Anthony Williams, to improvise a story set in East NYC Village. And as always, Eban (only ...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is SNL alum Horatio Sanz! They chat about what Horatio's "Sliding Doors" career would be, Horatio listening to The Beatles in the dark with his best friend, and finding his older brother's disturbing newspaper clippings. Paul is then joined by his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Ryan Gaul, Mandell Maughan, and Drew Tarv...
Nov 21, 2016•59 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the future Snapchatting people to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Natalie Morales of Parks and Recreation and The Grinder! They chat about the time the most fun Natalie's ever had at a hospital, the problems with wearing Heelys as an adult, and hoping to die in a funny way. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Craig Cackowski, and Colleen Smith, to improvise a story set in A Whales Belly. And as always, Eban (only the ...
Nov 13, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the people who are just getting caught up on their shows to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is journalist Jeb Lund! They chat about what fruit Jeb would pick to be the only fruit he could ever eat, why he kept getting sent to the Principals office as a child, and what to expect when watching an episode of CSI & Law and Order. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Maria Blasucci, and Amanda Lund, to improvise a story set...
Nov 06, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the live audience and unseen listeners back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special returning guest is Kumail Nanjiani of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail and HBOs Silicon Valley! They chat when Kumail realized he didn't fit into society, his unique attempt to project coolness, and three interesting Jackie Coogan facts. Paul is also joined by Jordan Black, Annie Savage, and Jean Villep...
Oct 30, 2016•1 hr 5 min
