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SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins

SPONTANEANATION WITH PAUL F. TOMPKINS is a completely improvised show, from monologue to interview to narrative sketch. Join Paul, his special guests, his incredibly talented improviser friends, and accompanist Eban Schletter for an hour of comedy that none of them ever see coming.

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01:18:22

Televangelist's Studio

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/06/19

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone standing, sitting, or lying down listening to this week's episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Sam Richardson of HBO's Veep! They chat about how Sam defines magic, when is the perfect time to do the splits, and buses full of girls. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Annie Savage and Victor Yerrid to improvise a story set in a Televangelist's Studio. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! The next live edition

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01:11:03

Knott's Scary Farm: Live from Largo

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/06/12

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all, including those who known the titles of his stand-up comedy albums, to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips! They chat about which existing superhero Grant relates to, being a child magician, and Vincent Price. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Colleen Smith, and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set at Knott's Scary Farm. And as

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01:19:15

A Coffee Plantation in Bali: Live from SXSW

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/06/05

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all Texans and those on the internet to this episode of Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a live audience at the 2016 South By Southwest Festival in Austin, TX! This week, Pauls special guest is Who Charted? and Bajillion Dollar Propertie$' own Kulap Vilaysack! They chat about whom Kulap would kill first if murder were legal, getting into "gang" fights as a youth, and her time working at Hulk Hogan's Pastamania. Paul is then joined by his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$

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01:12:54

IKEA in Narnia: Live from The Atlantic Ocean

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/05/29

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all of ye-- seekers, suckers, and more-- to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a live audience on board JoCo Cruise 2016! This week, Pauls special guest is rapper/actress/writer Jean Grae! They chat about the last time Jean felt tricked, the difficulties of boutique store shopping in New York City, and the worst part of being an adult. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Amanda Lund, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set in an IKEA in

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01:16:15

A Suburban High School History Class on The First Day...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/05/22

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the people right here and people out there, to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is returning champion and hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle! They chat about why Mike might have a long face, what caused the end of Mike's graffiti career, and having his son be a part of some of his live shows. Paul is then joined by Jordan Black, Nyima Funk, and Daniele Gaither to improvise a story set in A

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01:14:23

Storm Drain/Live from San Francisco Sketchfest

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/05/15

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies or gentlemen to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at San Francisco SketchFest 2016! This week, Pauls special guest Jon Hamm of Mad Men! They chat about what book inspired Jon as a child, questionable babysitting tactics, and being pro- or anti-possum. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Matt Gourley, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set in a Storm Drain. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION

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01:16:17

Call Center Christmas Party: Live from Largo

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/05/08

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you all, whether puny, shy or high, to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is comedian Ron Funches of Undateable Live on NBC! They chat about whether it's possible to fix a bad kisser, the wet dog look, and Ron's son being a dog racist. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set at a Call Center Christmas Party. And as always, Eban (only

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01:02:14

Rented Cabin in The Mountains

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/05/01

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back to SPONTANEANATION, the place you are free to be yourself! This week, Pauls special guest is Jason Mantzoukas of How Did This Get Made? and Transparent! They chat about the last time Jason told his family he loved them, the correct inflection when saying "How Did This Get Made?," and the comforts of Magnum, P.I. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Matt Gourley, and Amanda Lund to improvise a story set in a Rented Cabin in The Mountains. And as always, Eban

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01:04:43

Houston's Restaurant in Houston TX

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/04/24

Paul F. Tompkins graciously welcomes all NOT to the DMV, but back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is stand-up comedian Retta of Parks and Recreation! They chat about why a suit may be purple, believing that hookers were imaginary, and Retta's reasons for turning down a phone sex job. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Mark McConville, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set at Houston's Restaurant in Houston, TX. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all

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01:08:13

Los Feliz, Karen's House, 1997

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/04/17

Paul F. Tompkins is making the most of every welcome and is pleased to welcome you all back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is stand-up comedian Margaret Cho! They chat about what tattoo Margaret would get if she had to get one within the hour, visiting the White House, and the history of The Bishop Don "Magic" Juan. Paul is then joined by Carla Cackowski, Brandon Johnson, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in Los Feliz, Karen's House, 1997. And as always, Eban (only the

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01:06:03

Land Rover

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/04/10

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you all back to the safe place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Mary Holland of Wild Horses and Blunt Talk! They chat about whether Mary's parents' divorce was her fault, growing up in a radiologist family, and tag-- the most dangerous game. Paul is then joined by Sarah Burns, Jean Villepique, and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set in a Land Rover. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION

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01:11:31

Inside That Salvador Dali Painting with The Melting...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/04/03

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the people he likes to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is fantastic stand-up comedian Beth Stelling! They chat about what law Beth routinely beaks, Beth getting in trouble with her mother growing up, and the little ceremony Beth would have in the event a pet would die. Paul is then joined by Sarah Burns, Stephanie Courtney, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set Inside That Salvador Dali Painting with The Melting Clocks. And as always, Eban (only the

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01:10:23

The Line For The Circular Saw In The Lumber...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/03/27

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 best)

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01:05:20

The Last Blockbuster Video Store

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/03/20

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

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01:20:50

Tesla Charging Station: Live from Largo

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/03/13

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 story

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01:07:11

Santa Fe Art Gallery

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/03/06

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

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01:13:46

Universal Studios Hollywood

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/02/28

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 it

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01:13:47

Laundromat

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/02/21

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!Theres

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01:20:23

Pediatrician's Office

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/02/14

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

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01:06:57

Kay Jewelers In A Mall

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/02/07

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 best)

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