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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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01:05:05

Margaritaville

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/01/31

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone in the world, including people he knows, back toSPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is Jerry Minor of Mr. Show and Saturday Night Live! They chat about Jerry's million-dollar idea, why Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate birthdays, and which race makeup needs to be perfected. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Michael Oosterom, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set in Margaritaville. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on

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01:04:23

The One Beauty Parlor In A Small Town

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/01/24

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone, including non-listeners, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is podcaster, TV host, and author Dave Holmes! They chat about whether to live without electricity or a toilet, why Dave's no longer able to eat donuts, and parental eccentricities regarding science fiction. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Craig Cackowski,and Brandon Johnson to improvise a story set in The One Beauty Parlor in a Small Town. And as always, Eban (only the best)

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01:16:26

Pediatrician Waiting Room

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/01/17

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

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01:34:39

The First Class Cabin of An Aer Lingus 747 in The...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/01/10

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

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01:25:03

Pet Store, Post Robbery

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2016/01/03

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

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01:08:51

Inside a 40 Year-Old Woman's Purse

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/12/27

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

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01:05:50

Freeport, Illinois

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/12/20

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

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01:03:26

Beautiful, Fancy Apartment in NYC

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/12/13

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

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01:11:56

Saltwater Tuffy Shoppe: Live from LA Podfest

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/12/06

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

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01:23:30

A Dinner Theater

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/11/29

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

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01:29:56

The Moon Landing Taping, 1969

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/11/22

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

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01:24:19

Parking Garage: Live from Largo

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/11/15

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

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01:19:22

TV News Control Room

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/11/08

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

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01:15:48

Storage Room In Back Of Hot Dog Stand

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/11/01

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

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01:19:37

Wine Tasting

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/10/25

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

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01:11:23

Vent Haven Ventriloquist Museum

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/10/18

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

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01:29:50

Backstage at the Rush Concert: Live from Largo

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/10/11

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

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01:12:38

One Hour Photo Shop

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/10/04

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

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01:23:04

Underneath the Eiffel Tower: Live from Largo

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/09/27

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

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01:14:34

Garden of Eden

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/09/20

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

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