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SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

SPONTANEANATION with 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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81:16

82 Madison Square Garden: Live from The Detroit...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/10/17

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the citizens of the Motor City back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Detroit Improv Festival! This week, Paul’s special guest is professional wrestler Zach Gowen! They chat about Zach having the sleeping schedule of his baby boy, befriending an older rich man who basically lived in the hotel where he worked the night shift, and whether any hotel guests tried to bribe him. Paul is then joined by Nyima Funk, Marc Evan Jackson, and Marc

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72:51

81 The Other Side of the Tracks: Live from the...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/10/10

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Detroit Improv Festival! This week, Paul’s special guest is actor, improviser, and SPONT regular Craig Cackowski! They chat about whether or not Craig still eats pudding as an adult, why scissors are not ideal but still better than the mouth, and which food Craig would like to acquire a taste for now. Paul is then joined by Nyima Funk, Nancy Hayden, and Marc Evan Jackson, to improvise a story set at

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78:58

80 Warehouse (w/ Eugene Cordero, Tim Baltz, Amanda...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/10/03

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes every single person on Earth and in space to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is hilarious actor/improviser Eugene Cordero of Other Space and Kong: Skull Island! They chat whether silent films had to be pitched in the '20s, what was behind Eugene’s childhood fear of heights, and '90s R&B. Paul is then joined by Tim Baltz, Carla Cackowski, and Amanda Lund to improvise a story set in a Warehouse. And as always, Eban (only the best)

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60:59

79 Madrid: Live from Outside Lands 2016 (w/ Fred...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/09/26

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at Outside Lands in San Francisco! This week, Paul’s special guest is Fred Armisen of Portlandia and Saturday Night Live! They chat about whether a cheeseburger is a part of the sandwich family, discovering that Alzheimer’s didn’t mean “old timers,” and the true meaning of the Madonna song “Like A Prayer.” Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set

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84:01

78 Donut Factory: Live from Largo (w/ Desmin Borges,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/09/19

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the mighty and the humble back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul's special guest is Desmin Borges of FXX's You're the Worst! They chat about Desmin's childhood heroes, what the movie Purple Rain is truly about, and Desmin's days of hustling in Chicago. Paul is then joined by his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz, and Tawny Newsome to improvise a story set in a Donut

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83:16

77 Concession Stand (w/ Rhea Butcher, Brandon...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/09/12

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you all personally without the help of any flunkies to this week's episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Rhea Butcher of Seeso's Take My Wife and Put Your Hands Together! They chat about Rhea's recurring dreams, her having to correct those who believe she doesn't know the rules of baseball, and the side effects of morphine. Paul is then joined by Brandon Johnson, Jean Villepique, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set at a Concession Stand. And

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76 A Summer Theatre Camp in Michigan (w/ Nicole...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/09/05

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all citizens with different voices to this week's episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Nicole Parker of MADtv and the Broadway stage! They chat about what small business Nicole would like to own, having terrible adult handwriting, and the unusual private school Nicole attended as a child. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Mark McConville, and Tawny Newsome to improvise a story set in a Summer Theatre Camp in Michigan. And as always, Eban (only

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85:18

75 Aquarium (w/ Sean Clements, Hayes Davenport)

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/08/29

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you and to ever should be listening alongside of you to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special guests are Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport, hosts of Earwolf's own Hollywood Handbook! They chat about the first thing they can remember breaking, a child's misguided plan to save trees from being cut down, and how Sean & Hayes first met. Paul, Sean, and Hayes then improvise a story set in an Aquarium. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter

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70:39

74 Cold Storage Facility at a Chicken Farm (w/ Anna...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/08/22

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all welcomers to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special guests are Anna Drezen and Nicole Silverberg of Reductress! They chat about the lost toys of childhood, romanticizing orphans, and the history of The Boxcar Children. Paul is then joined by Annie Savage, Sarah Burns, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set in a Cold Storage Facility at a Chicken Farm. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on

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82:43

73 The King of Prussia Mall on Opening Weekend (w/...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/08/15

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who who hear his disembodied voice to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Kristian Bruun of Orphan Black! They chat about whose hair he'd like to find in his soup, his childhood crush on a Jurassic Park star, and sneakily smoking "darts" during his military school days. Paul is then joined by Carla Cackowski, Gary Anthony Williams, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set in The King of Prussia Mall, The Biggest Mall in America

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76:59

72 Airship Underwater: Live from Largo (w/ Robyn...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/08/08

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all back to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul’s special guest is legendary singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock! They chat about what sport he would play if he had all the physical ability but no mental awareness, being forced out of England by the Punks, and his interaction with Donovan at a Starbucks in Austin, Texas. Paul is then joined by Nyima Funk, Colleen Smith, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story

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98:59

71 Summer Camp: Live from Fox Cabaret in Vancouver,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/08/01

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the live people of Vancouver, BC and the people of the internet to this week's episode of Spontaneanation, recorded live from the famous Fox Cabaret! This week, Paul’s special guest is Vancouver's legendary improv group The Sunday Service: Ryan Beil, Caitlin Howden, Kevin Lee, Aaron Read, and Taz Van Rassel! Paul chats with Caitlin about the childhood trauma that defined her as an artist, being raised in a small inuit village, and the proper disposal of sheep dogs. Paul and

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67:49

70 Gabrielle's Quinceanera (w/ Rachel Bloom,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/07/25

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes anyone with a moth in their throat to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! They chat about Rachel's favorite Prince song, her father's weird sense of humor, and pretending to know more than you actually do. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Ryan Gaul, and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set at Gabrielle's Quinceañera. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on

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81:44

69 Minnesota State Fair (w/ Cedric Yarbrough, Mark...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/07/18

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all with his impressive vocal range to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is Cedric Yarbrough of Reno 911! and HBO's Ballers! They chat about how Cedric pronounces "data," getting into a fist fight as an adult, and unusual nicknames for relatives. Paul is then joined by Mark McConville, Colleen Smith, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set at the Minnesota State Fair. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all

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64:18

68 Paris (w/ Nathan Lee Graham, Maria Blasucci, Matt...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/07/11

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who enter a room (especially at Jury Duty) to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is singer/actor/writer/director Nathan Lee Graham! They chat about what job Nathan would permanently erase from his timeline, how he handles being recognized on the subway; and Paul and Nathan institute the Tyler Perry Residuals Challenge. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Matt Gourley, and Tawny Newsome to improvise a story set in Paris. And as

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78:28

67 A Comic Book Shop (w/ Phil LaMarr, Craig...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/07/04

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all celebrating Independence Day to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is actor and man of a million voices Phil LaMarr! They chat about the last item he donated to charity, the story behind the Hamburglar, and shopping in the women's section of Goodwill for sketch costumes. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Nyima Funk, and Marc Evan Jackson to improvise a story set in a Comic Book Shop. And as always, Eban (only the best)

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70:31

66 Hamilton on Broadway (w/ Busy Philipps, Jordan...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/06/27

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes those near and far to this week’s episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special returning guest is Busy Philipps of HBO's Vice Principals! They chat about whether or not her child self would like her adult self, what it truly means to be a latchkey kid, and the impact of milk commercial monologues on her childhood. Paul is then joined by Jordan Black, Mandell Maughan, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set at Hamilton on Broadway. And as always, Eban (only the

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91:23

65 Televangelist's Studio (w/ Sam Richardson, Hal...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/06/20

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone standing, sitting, or lying down listening to this week's episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s 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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84:38

64 Knott's Scary Farm: Live from Largo (w/ Grant-Lee...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/06/13

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, Paul’s 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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89:22

63 A Coffee Plantation in Bali: Live from SXSW (w/...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/06/06

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, Paul’s 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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