Spontaneanation With Paul F. Tompkins

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 scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

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 First Class Cabin of An Aer Lingus 747 in The 1970s. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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 scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

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 improvise a story set Inside a 40 Year-Old Woman's Purse. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

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 SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

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 story set in a Beautiful, Fancy Apartment in NYC. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

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 the best) scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coronet on Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

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 best) Schletter scores it all on piano!THE NEXTSPONTANEANATION LIVEHAPPENSSATURDAY,DECEMBER 5th, FEATURING IMPROVISERSHAL LUBLIN,ANNIE SAVAGEANDJANET VARNEY, WITH SPECIAL GUESTRON FUNCHES!HURRY! ITS ALMOST SOLD OUT! ALL PROCEEDS FOR THIS SHOW WILL GO TO CHARITY. TICKETS

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 scores it all on piano!THE NEXTSPONTANEANATION LIVEHAPPENSSATURDAY,DECEMBER 5th, FEATURING IMPROVISERSHAL LUBLIN,ANNIE SAVAGEANDJANET VARNEY, WITH SPECIAL GUESTRON FUNCHES!HURRY! IT'S ALMOST SOLD OUT!ALL PROCEEDS FOR THIS SHOW WILL GO TO CHARITY. TICKETS

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 his Superego colleagues Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, and Jeremy Carter to improvise a story set in a Parking Garage. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano!Photos by Liezl Estipona LA: TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR the DECEMBER 5th SPONTANEANATION LIVE AT LARGO, FEATURING IMPROVISERS HAL LUBLIN, ANNIE SAVAGE AND JANET VARNEY, WITH SPECIAL GUEST RON FUNCHES! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY. TICKETS PFT's EPSIODE NOTES:- During the break before the improv, all four Superegos sang Dannys Song for th

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 as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LA: TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR the DECEMBER 5th SPONTANEANATION LIVE AT LARGO, FEATURING IMPROVISERS HAL LUBLIN, ANNIE SAVAGE AND JANET VARNEY, WITH SPECIAL GUEST RON FUNCHES! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY. TICKETS

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 always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!THE NEXTSPONTANEANATIONLIVEAT LARGOISSOLD OUT!BUT TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THEDECEMBER 5th SHOW,FEATURING IMPROVISERSHAL LUBLIN,ANNIE SAVAGEANDJANET VARNEY, WITH SPECIAL GUESTRON FUNCHES!ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY. TICKETS

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 scores it all on piano!DON'T FORGET! There are still tickets available to see SPONTANEANATION LIVE at Largo on Saturday, November 7th! You'll see Craig Cackowski, Chris Tallman and Jean Villepique, along with special guest Keegan-Michael Key! Not to be missed. For tickets, go to paulftompkins.com/live !

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 (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!Dont forget! The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION is happeningSaturday, November 7thwith special guest Keegan Michael Key and more! There will be special moments that you can only experience LIVE so get your tickets now over at www.paulftompkins.com/live !

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 Marc Evan Jackson to improvise a story set backstage at the Rush Concert happening right now at the LA Forum. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano!Dont forget! The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION is happeningSaturday, November 7thwith special guest Keegan Michael Key and more! There will be special moments that you can only experience LIVE so get your tickets now over at www.paulftompkins.com/live !Photos by Liezl Estipona

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 ALERT! Paul's new one-hour comedy special "Crying and Driving" airs this Saturday on Comedy Central, at 11pm Eastern and Pacific!

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 to improvise a story set underneath the Eiffel Tower. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano!Dont forget! The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION is happening Saturday, October 3rd with Pauls pals Drew Massey, Colleen Smith, and Victor Yerrid from No, You Shut Up! and very special guest Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. There will be special moments that you can only experience LIVE so get your tickets now over at www.paulftompkins.com/live !Photos by Liezl Estipona

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 happening Saturday, October 3rd with Pauls pals Drew Massey, Colleen Smith, and Victor Yerrid from No, You Shut Up! and very special guest Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. There will be special moments that you can only experience LIVE so get your tickets now over at www.paulftompkins.com/live !Portraits by Rachael Porter

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) Schletter scores it all on piano!Don't forget!SPONTANEANATION will be live at The Los Angeles Podcast Festival ! With improvisers CRAIG CACKOWSKI, MATT GOURLEY and JANET VARNEY, accompanist EBAN SCHLETTER, and special guest ANDYDALY! See it in person or STREAM IT LIVE!Go to www.lapodfest.com for tickets &use the code PFT for adiscount on the live stream!

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 Villepique to improvise a story set at a Sport Club. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano!NOTE: There are some sound issues! Sorry so sloppy!Attention Worldwide Web! On SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2015 SPONTANEANATION streams LIVE from The Los Angeles Podcast Festival ! With improvisers CRAIG CACKOWSKI, MATT GOURLEY and JANET VARNEY, accompanist EBAN SCHLETTER, and special guest ANDYDALY!Go to www.lapodfest.com and use the code PFT to get a lil discount!