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SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins
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- Charleston, South Carolina (w/ Busy Philipps, Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston, Amanda Lund, Tawny Newsome, Colleen Smith, Carl Tart, Little Janet Varney, Jean Villepique)Jan 21, 2019 · 1 hr 38 minPaul F. Tompkins says hello and goodbye on this edition of Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's very special guest is Spontaneanation's first and final guest, Busy Philipps of Busy Tonight! They chat about what Busy's themed restaurant would be and why. Then, they are joined by improvisers Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston, Amanda Lund, Tawny Newsome, Colleen Smith, Carl Tart, Little Janet Varney, and Jean Villepique, to improvise a story set in Charleston, South Carolina. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- The Jail Underneath Disneyland (w/ Eban Schletter, Sarah Burns, Nyima Funk, Victor Yerrid)Jan 13, 2019 · 1 hr 11 minPaul F. Tompkins pleases theme song rippers on this week's Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's very special guest is Spontaneanation's own Eban Schletter! Then, they are joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Nyima Funk, and Victor Yerrid, to improvise a story set in The Jail Underneath Disneyland. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- In a Magician's Apartment (w/ Open Mike Eagle, Ally Beardsley, Chris Grace, Jacquis Neal)Jan 6, 2019 · 1 hrPaul F. Tompkins has some fun laughing and welcoming listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle! Then, they are joined by improvisers Ally Beardsley, Chris Grace, and Jacquis Neal, to improvise a story set In a Magician's Apartment. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/PFT code: PFT), Palm ( www.palm.com ), and Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
- A New Year's Day Brunch at a Hotel Restaurant (w/ Dave Holmes, Laci Mosley, Oscar Montoya, Santina Muha)Dec 30, 2018 · 1 hr 11 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners on the eve of a New Year back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is comedian Dave Holmes of Homophilia! Then, they are joined by improvisers Laci Mosley, Oscar Montoya, and Santina Muha, to improvise a story set at A New Year's Day Brunch at a Hotel Restaurant. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- Inside the Organist's Room at a Baseball Stadium (w/ The WorkJuice Players: Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Little Janet Varney)Dec 23, 2018 · 1 hr 22 minPaul F. Tompkins wishes listeners a very Merry Christmas on a new Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guests are The WorkJuice Players aka Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Little Janet Varney. Everyone chats about monkeys they've worked with then improvise a story set Inside the Organist's Room at a Baseball Stadium. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Palm ( www.palm.com ) and The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast.
- Orlando, Florida: Live from The Bell House (w/ Matt Rogers, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome)Dec 16, 2018 · 1 hrPaul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is comedian Matt Rogers of Las Culturistas! Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero and Tawny Newsome, to improvise a story set in Orlando, Florida. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Palm ( www.palm.com ), Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ), and Robinhood ( SPONT.robinhood.com ).
- Parking Lot At A Phish Concert: Live from The Bell House (w/ Natalie Walker, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome)Dec 9, 2018 · 1 hr 3 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes theatre patrons and listeners at home back to Spontaneanation live from The Bell House in Brooklyn! This time out, Paul's special guest is singer/actress Natalie Walker! Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero and Tawny Newsome, to improvise a story set at a Parking Lot at a Phish Concert. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, ButcherBox ( www.butcherbox.com/spont code: SPONT), and Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
- 1910s Home Being Renovated In Hudson River Valley (w/ Erin Gibson, Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Gary Anthony Williams)Dec 2, 2018 · 1 hr 21 minPaul F. Tompkins loves that he caught you listening to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is Erin Gibson of Throwing Shade! Erin chats about which weapon she would prefer be used to kill her, why ghosts aren't afraid of technology, and Michael Myers being too cool to run. Then, they are joined by improvisers Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, and Gary Anthony Williams, to improvise a story set at a 1910s Home Being Renovated In Hudson River Valley. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- Hospital Parking Lot (w/ Patti Harrison, Shulie Cowen, Chad Westbrook, Ify Nwadiwe)Nov 25, 2018 · 1 hr 16 minPaul F. Tompkins cries tears of joy as he welcomes everyone back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is comedian/writer/actor Patti Harrison! Patti chats about which neighborhood she would be in Los Angeles and New York, why she hasn't been to the dentist in 14 years, and the TV series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shulie Cowen, Chad Westbrook, and Ify Nwadiwe, to improvise a story set in a Hospital Parking Lot. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
- Grandma's Kitchen (w/ Vella Lovell, Kimia Behpoornia, Edgar Momplaisir, Carla Cackowski)Nov 19, 2018 · 1 hr 8 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes friends (old and new) back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actress Vella Lovell of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! Vella chats about which celebrity she would like to die in the arms of, the movie Hook, and being a kid watching TV trying to not get caught watching something she shouldn't have. Then, they are joined by improvisers Kimia Behpoornia, Edgar Momplaisir, and Carla Cackowski, to improvise a story set in Grandma's Kitchen. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is sponsored by Robinhood ( www.spont.robinhood.com ), Leesa ( www.leesa.com/pft code: PFT), and Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/PFT ).
- Target (w/ Jameela Jamil, Maribeth Monroe, Marc Evan Jackson)Nov 11, 2018 · 1 hr 5 minPaul F. Tompkins says "I love you" and welcomes you back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actress Jameela Jamil of The Good Place! Jameela chats about where she plans to spend the apocalypse, Target being her favorite place on Earth, and the 3 times she broke her nose. Then, they are joined by improvisers & The Good Place all-stars Maribeth Monroe and Marc Evan Jackson, to improvise a story set in a Target. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show podcast and LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/PFT ).
- A Jiffy Lube Waiting Room (w/ Kara R. Brown, Jaime Moyer, Mary Sohn, Tim Baltz)Nov 4, 2018 · 1 hr 6 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes all including Daredevil to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is writer and co-host of "Keep It," Kara R. Brown! Kara chats about who is her secret crush right now, getting the first ever Distinguished Alumni Award from her small private school, and believing that weddings are not a big deal. Then, they are joined by improvisers Jaime Moyer, Mary Sohn, and Tim Baltz, to improvise a story set in A Jiffy Lube Waiting Room. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
- A Train Platform: Live from London (w/ Starlee Kine, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)Oct 28, 2018 · 1 hr 4 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes the live London audience to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is broadcaster/writer/nice person Starlee Kine! Starlee chats about her relationship with God, her sister's Shakeology phase, and recently having a full on sister fight in public. Then, they are joined by improvisers Tawny Newsome and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set at A Train Platform. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and Robinhood ( spont.robinhood.com ).
- Pool In Palm Springs (w/ Trixie Mattel, Colleen Smith, Annie Savage, Oscar Montoya)Oct 21, 2018 · 1 hrPaul F. Tompkins welcomes ringtone rippers and everyone else back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is fantastic performer/drag superstar Trixie Mattel! Trixie chats about the last time he was in a stream, nature related likes/dislikes growing up in the " country country," and the effects of cryotherapy. Then, they are joined by improvisers Colleen Smith, Annie Savage, and Oscar Montoya, to improvise a story set in a Pool In Palm Springs. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/pft code: PFT), Linkedin ( www.linkedin.com/PFT ), and Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/pft ).
- Hot Spring At A Discount Resort In Iceland: Live from Detroit (w/ Christophe Zajac-Denek, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)Oct 14, 2018 · 1 hr 8 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes all of Detroit to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is musician and actor Christophe Zajac-Denek of Twin Peaks! Christophe chats about putting chewed up pieces of paper into light sockets when he was 5 to 7 years old, his "worst" first kiss, and playing drums in the band Mini Kiss at the AVN Awards. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set at a Hot Spring At A Discount Resort In Iceland. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show on Comedy Central, SweeTango Apples ( www.sweeTango.com/pft ), and Tidal X ( www.tidal.com/Brooklyn ).
- In Line at a Delayed Lauryn Hill Concert: Live from Detroit (w/ James Rigato, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)Oct 7, 2018 · 1 hr 2 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes the beautiful crowd of Detroit to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is the proprietor of Mabel Gray, Chef James Rigato! James chats about recurring dreams that are significant to him, why goats are the hardest to raise and kill, and if given the opportunity, would he try human flesh. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set In Line at a Delayed Lauryn Hill Concert. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by SweeTango Apples ( www.sweetango.com/pft ), Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT), and RXBAR ( www.rxbar.com/spont code: SPONT).
- Amusement Park (w/ Kether Donohue, Shaun Diston, Mandell Maughan, Carl Tart)Sep 30, 2018 · 1 hr 8 minPaul F. Tompkins is glad to be welcoming all back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Kether Donohue of You're the Worst! Kether chats about which album she would recreate in a studio as the lead singer, why she got kicked out of all girls catholic school, and why Scent of a Woman is a must watch. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shaun Diston, Mandell Maughan, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in an Amusement Park. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central, SweeTango ( www.sweetango.com/pft ), TIDAL X Brooklyn ( www.tidal.com/brooklyn ), and Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/PFT ).
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina (w/ Jackie Michele Johnson, Matt Gourley, Laci Mosley, Santina Muha)Sep 24, 2018 · 1 hr 14 minPaul F. Tompkins makes it clear that none are unwelcome to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor/comedian Jackie Michele Johnson of Natch Beaut! Jackie chats about what conspiracy she would start, the worst dog she's ever walked, and her experience doing "the coffee sleeve narc job." Then, they are joined by improvisers Matt Gourley, Laci Mosley, and Santina Muha, to improvise a story set in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is sponsored by Audible ( www.audible.com/SPONTANEANATIONWITHPAULFTOMPKINS or text SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins to 500500).
- Germany: Live from Philly (w/ Kae Lani, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)Sep 16, 2018 · 1 hr 9 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes the wonderful crowd of Philadelphia back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Food Editor for USA Today, Kae Lani! Kae chats about her first job, how her grandfather would pull her in a Radio Flyer Red Wagon to sell plants when she was a kid, and some of the spoof songs she would sing working at Cold Stone Creamery. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set in Germany. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- San Diego Comic-Con: Live from Philly (w/ Ariell Johnson, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)Sep 10, 2018 · 1 hr 1 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes the wonderful crowd of Philadelphia to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse owner Ariell Johnson! Ariell chats about what her first pet's name was, all of her fish she had growing up, and why she'd prefer a cat over a dog if she were to get another pet. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set at San Diego Comic-Con. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/PFT ).
- Reno, NV (w/ Kulap Vilaysack, Maribeth Monroe, Mano Agapion, Ify Nwadiwe)Sep 2, 2018 · 1 hr 22 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone abruptly back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is writer/comedian/actress Kulap Vilaysack of Bajillion Dollar Propertie$! Kulap chats about being the child of refugees, which zoo is her favorite, and learning to breathe with the Grinberg Method. Then, they are joined by improvisers Maribeth Monroe, Mano Agapion, and Ify Nwadiwe, to improvise a story set in Reno, Nevada. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is sponsored by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ) and Away ( www.awaytravel.com/PFT code: PFT).
- Eudora, AR (w/ Jay Ellis, Gary Anthony Williams, Ryan Gaul, Jaime Moyer)Aug 26, 2018 · 1 hr 11 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes all the distracted people back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Jay Ellis of HBO's Insecure! Jay chats about which country is the most romantic and why, the perils of long bus rides, and his most exotic animal sightings. Then, they are joined by improvisers Gary Anthony Williams, Ryan Gaul, and Jaime Moyer, to improvise a story set at in Eudora, Arkansas. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is sponsored by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- High School Auditorium (w/ Scott Thompson, Colleen Smith, Chris Grace, Mano Agapion)Aug 19, 2018 · 1 hr 9 minPaul F. Tompkins gets philosophical in welcoming listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor/comedian Scott Thompson of The Kids in the Hall! Scott chats about what song he puts on when a hookup comes over, becoming content with himself, and staging an countrywide intervention for the US. Then, they are joined by improvisers Colleen Smith, Chris Grace, and Mano Agapion, to improvise a story set in a High School Auditorium. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is sponsored by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- Inside the Mind of a Horny Housewife (w/ Calpernia Addams, Kimia Behpoornia, Maria Blasucci, Ronnie Adrian)Aug 12, 2018 · 58 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes music lovers back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is author/actress/musician Calpernia Addams! Calpernia chats about her first memory, figuring out what was going on in pop-culture when she was younger by sifting through Mad magazines,and the mixtape that changed her life. Then, they are joined by improvisers Kimia Behpoornia, Maria Blasucci, and Ronnie Adrian, to improvise a story set Inside the Mind of a Horny Housewife. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- High School Graduation (w/ Sam Richardson, Ally Beardsley, Ronnie Adrian, Carl Tart)Aug 5, 2018 · 1 hr 7 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes you back to the good ol' show known as Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is Sam Richardson of Veep and Detroiters! Sam chats about why he is here, coming to the conclusion that he wasn't religious when he figured out Santa Claus wasn't real, and what was his concept of God when he was little. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ally Beardsley, Ronnie Adrian, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set at a High School Graduation. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- DallasJul 30, 2018 · 59 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes you, no matter near or far, back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guest is winner of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Karthik Nemmani! Karthik chats about whether or not he pretends to like/read famous writers when they die, his love of tennis, and if he sees a time in the future where he doesnt want to spell words. Then, they are joined by improvisers Matt Gourley and Mark McConville, to improvise a story set in Dallas. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- Filthy Public Bathroom (w/ Roxane Gay, Ego Nwodim, Gary Anthony Williams, Maria Blasucci)Jul 23, 2018 · 1 hr 3 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes friends near and far, high and low, & big and small back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is writer/professor/author Roxane Gay! Roxane chats about what her name, personality and occupation would be if she were born the opposite sex, playing at construction sites as a kid, and never meeting a dog she's been cool with her whole life. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ego Nwodim, Gary Anthony Williams, and Maria Blasucci, to improvise a story set in a Filthy Public Bathroom. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- Backstage at an Adult Community Center Talent ShowJul 15, 2018 · 1 hr 3 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners right under the wire to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special return guest is Kaitlin Olson of Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia and The Mick! Kaitlin chats about what her spirit animal would be if she has met or seen it before, the biggest person who has hugged her in her adult life, and her favorite animal as a child. Then, they are joined by improvisers Carl Tart, Jean Villepique, and Marc Evan Jackson, to improvise a story set Backstage at an Adult Community Center Talent Show. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- Portland, Oregon (w/ Erin Whitehead, Edgar Momplaisir, Laci Mosley)Jul 8, 2018 · 1 hr 7 minPaul F. Tompkins finishes up some business and welcomes listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is actor/improviser Erin Whitehead of Wild Horses! Erin chats about what she would do if she saw herself from 5 minutes ago across the room eating a banana split, what kind of magic she was waiting for as a kid, and making herself sound smarter in her old journals. Then, they are joined by improvisers Edgar Momplaisir and Laci Mosley, to improvise a story set in Portland, Oregon. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- Palm Springs (w/ Veronica Osorio, Amanda Lund, Shaun Diston, Matt Gourley)Jul 1, 2018 · 1 hr 8 minPaul F. Tompkins surprises unsuspecting listeners on today's Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor and improviser Veronica Osorio of the Treks and the City Podcast! Veronica chats about what she would make a souvenir penny machine for, why she's been drawing vaginas lately, and dubbing the songs for Dorothy during a performance of The Wizard of Oz in high school. Then, they are joined by improvisers Amanda Lund, Shaun Diston, and Matt Gourley, to improvise a story set in Palm Springs. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- A Craft Fair (w/ Caitlin Gill, Tony Rodriguez, Joan Ford, Steve Szlaga)Jun 27, 2018 · 1 hr 5 minPaul F. Tompkins is proud of his listeners on today's Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is stand-up comedian Caitlin Gill! Caitlin chats about what style concept she's always wanted to try, living in the basement of Bobcat Goldthwait, and her experience under the influence of mushrooms. Then, they are joined by improvisers Tony Rodriguez, Joan Ford, and Steve Szlaga, to improvise a story set in A Craft Fair. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- Akron, OH (w/ Cameron Esposito, Rhea Butcher, Chad Westbrook, Ryan Barton, Chris Grace)Jun 24, 2018 · 1 hr 12 minPaul F. Tompkins is confident in welcoming back everyone to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guests are comedy couple Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher of Take My Wife! They chat about why you shouldn't watch TV in the morning, Emilio Estevez's relatives, and what the musicals about their lives would be called. Then, they are joined by improvisers Chad Westbrook, Ryan Barton, and Chris Grace to improvise a story set in Akron, OH. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- Parrot Jungle, A Parrot-Only Zoo in Miami, FL (w/ Natalie Morales, Mano Agapion, Jiavani Linayao, Oscar Montoya)Jun 17, 2018 · 1 hr 9 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back as Pride Month continues on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is Natalie Morales of Parks and Recreation! Natalie chats about why her favorite teacher has changed over time, being given Pepsi and condensed milk as a child to gain weight, and a story about the hottest teacher at her school. Then, they are joined by improvisers Mano Agapion, Jiavani Linayao, and Oscar Montoya, to improvise a story set in Parrot Jungle, A Parrot-Only Zoo in Miami, FL. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- Downey, CA (w/ Drew Tarver)Jun 10, 2018 · 1 hr 10 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes his listeners back to the professional show known as Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special guest and SOLE improvisor is Spontaneanation's good friend Drew Tarver! Drew chats about his very very happiest memory from childhood, naming the villain of his Lego town "Vagina" as a kid, and moving to New York to work on a new show "The Other Two." They then improvise a story set in Downey, CA. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).
- Coachella VIP (w/ Stephanie Beatriz, Ally Beardsley, Travis Coles, Kimia Behpoornia)Jun 4, 2018 · 1 hr 12 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes all to the beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Stephanie Beatriz of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and BoJack Horseman! Stephanie chats about whether she would date Nicole Byer (the previous guest on the show), negging being an automatic turn off when she was dating, and the difficulty of sharing custody with her old dog Banjo with her ex. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ally Beardsley, Travis Coles, and Kimia Behpoornia, to improvise a story set at Coachella VIP. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- SF Sketchfest Tribute to Paul F. TompkinsMay 28, 2018 · 1 hr 13 minOn a bonus episode of Spontaneanation, we proudly present the SF Sketchfest Tribute to Paul F. Tompkins featuring Matt Gourley, Ben Acker, Rhea Butcher, John Hodgman, Eban Schletter, and The Workjuice Players. Enjoy!
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Times Square New York City (w/ Nicole Byer, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Lyric Lewis)May 20, 2018 · 1 hr 6 minPaul F. Tompkins is reunited with his listeners on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is comedian/improviser Nicole Byer of Nailed It! and Loosely Exactly Nicole! Nicole chats about who she would kill first if The Purge were real, why she would want to live in the world of the movie Ghost, and everyone always trying to get her into Star Wars. Then, they are joined by improvisers and A.P. Bio cast mates Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, and Lyric Lewis, to improvise a story set at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Times Square, New York City. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).
- The Price Is Right (w/ Allen Maldonado, Nyima Funk, Maribeth Monroe, Jaime Moyer)May 13, 2018 · 1 hr 9 minPaul F. Tompkins is the mysterious voice that welcomes all back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor Allen Maldonado of The Last OG! Allen chats about what he would have his evil twin do if he had one, his mother having his family go on The Price Is Right on their 18th birthday, and a string of bad luck events that started and ended with car accidents. Then, they are joined by improvisers Nyima Funk, Maribeth Monroe, and Jaime Moyer, to improvise a story set at The Price Is Right. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).
- Grocery Store (w/ Natasha Rothwell, Hal Lublin)May 7, 2018 · 1 hr 1 minPaul F. Tompkins contemplates whether he wants welcome everyone back back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Natasha Rothwell of HBO's Insecure and Love, Simon! Natasha chats about a dream she had that is actually interesting, how she deals with confrontation, and the best part of being an army brat. Then, they are joined by improviser Hal Lublin, to improvise a story set in a Grocery Store. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- LensCrafters (w/ Bryan Safi, Shaun Diston, Shulie Cowen, Colleen Smith)Apr 29, 2018 · 1 hr 3 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes every person back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor/comedian/writer Bryan Safi of Throwing Shade! Bryan chats about who the Denzel Washington in his life is, dancing the dabke, and the unexpected problems that arise when taking your spouse's last name. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shaun Diston, Shulie Cowen, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set at a LensCrafters. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- Joe's Crab Shack (w/ Utkarsh Ambudkar, Craig Cackowski, Colleen Smith, Edgar Momplaisir)Apr 22, 2018 · 1 hr 7 minPaul F. Tompkins is excited that Spontaneanation is happening once again! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor Utkarsh Ambudkar of Game Over, Man! and Brockmire! Utkarsh chats about what he would name a star, being crushed after finding out how much his childhood toys were worth years later at a comic book store, and being fired from a Korean restaurant for eating the high-end food. Then, they are joined by improvisers Craig Cackowski, Colleen Smith, and Edgar Momplaisir, to improvise a story set in Joe's Crab Shack. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
- Fish Taco Shack On The Beach (w/ Helen Hong, Laci Mosley, Ego Nwodim, Chris Grace)Apr 16, 2018 · 1 hr 12 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes his wonderful listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is comedian and actress Helen Hong of Go Fact Yourself! Helen chats about why she is here, her life before stand-up being a producer for reality television, and how the depths of depression lead her to take a stand-up comedy class. Then, they are joined by improvisers Laci Mosley, Ego Nwodim, and Chris Grace, to improvise a story set at a Fish Taco Shack On The Beach. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).
- The Moon (w/ Jon Hamm, Maria Blasucci, Shaun Diston, Mark McConville)Apr 8, 2018 · 59 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone who loves being pranked to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is Jon Hamm of Mad Men! Jon chats about one of the biggest failures in his life, pushing through the fear when he first moved to LA to pursue an acting career, and his new film Beirut. Then, they are joined by improvisers Maria Blasucci, Shaun Diston, and Mark McConville, to improvise a story set on The Moon. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).
- San Diego Airport (w/ Ryan Gaul, Ronnie Adrian, Stephanie Courtney)Apr 1, 2018 · 1 hr 8 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone born on Earth back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor/improviser/writer Ryan Gaul of The Last O.G.! Ryan chats about what he wants someone to whisper in his ear, his afterlife beliefs as a child and how they changed now that he's an adult, and stealing a wad of 50 dollar bills and handing them out in Kindergarten. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ronnie Adrian and Stephanie Courtney, to improvise a story set at the San Diego Airport. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- Abandoned Farm House (w/ Eliza Skinner, Mano Agapion, Zeke Nicholson, Betsy Sodaro)Mar 25, 2018 · 1 hr 1 minPaul F. Tompkins is elated that you downloaded another episode of Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is comedian/improviser/writer Eliza Skinner of Drop the Mic and Cool Playlist! They chat about what crime she would commit, the fun of jamming your thumb into candy bars, and the joy of hot-wiring a hot rod. Then, they are joined by improvisers Mano Agapion, Zeke Nicholson, and Betsy Sodaro, to improvise a story set in a Abandoned Farm House. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com code: PFT), Harold Ramis Film School, and Away ( www.awaytravel.com/pft code: PFT).
- A Sunken Livering Room From A Multi-Camera TV Set (w/ Wild Horses: Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, Stephanie Allynne)Mar 18, 2018 · 1 hr 11 minPaul F. Tompkins flirts with his listeners as he welcomes them back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guests are Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne of Wild Horses! They chat about what they would be up to in 1967 San Francisco, a young Erin talking to heart shaped photos of Christian Slater that were above her bed, and Mary's love of Medieval Times. Then, they improvise a story set in A Sunken Livering Room From A Multi-Camera TV Set. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- Olympic Opening Ceremonies 2018 PyeongChang South Korea (w/ Andy Daly, Matt Gourley)Mar 11, 2018 · 1 hr 10 minPaul F. Tompkins clears his throat before welcoming listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is Andy Daly of The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project! Andy chats about a place that gives him immediate joy, the pillow his mother gave him as a child that he still uses to this day, and the moment his father stood up and walked away as they watched Midnight Run together. Then, they are joined by Matt Gourley to improvise a story set at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies 2018 PyeongChang, South Korea. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: PFT) and Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com code: PFT).
- Baskin-Robbins: Live from SF SketchFest (w/ Tony Hale, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)Mar 7, 2018 · 1 hr 24 minAs promised, Paul F. Tompkins releases the damaged audio from the 2018 San Francisco SketchFest featuring special guests Tony Hale, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney, and Eban (only the best) Schletter on piano.
- Baskin-Robbins (w/ Tony Hale, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)Mar 4, 2018 · 1 hr 4 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes gigglers and laughers to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor and comedian Tony Hale of Arrested Development and Veep! Tony chats about whether or not he would invite himself somewhere, the size of a party mattering to him, and not wanting to be sit next to strangers at a wedding. Then, they are joined by Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set in a Baskin-Robbins. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).
- LaCroix Factory (w/ The Black Version: Phil LaMarr, Daniele Gaither, Gary Anthony Williams)Feb 25, 2018 · 56 minPaul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone he loves back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special return guests and improvisers are Phil LaMarr, Daniele Gaither, and Gary Anthony Williams of The Black Version! They chat about what is their least favorite question strangers often ask them, pilots being afraid of heights, and the importance of packing light. They then improvise a story set in a LaCroix Factory. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com code: PFT) and Audible ( www.audible.com/PFT ).
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