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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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01:18:57

10th Circle of Hell

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/09/13

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)

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01:23:28

Sport Club/Live at Largo

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/09/06

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

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01:07:53

A Miami Record Store In 1967

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/30

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all of youse (as we said back in the Philadelphia times) back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Derek Waters of Drunk History! They chat about how Derek is brave for making himself get in a deprivation tank, the one time he got a citation for being a witness to beer, and why he chooses to drink with the storytellers on his show Drunk History. Paul is then joined by Carla Cackowski, Marc Evan Jackson, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set in a Miami

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01:09:08

A Clown Cemetery

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/23

Paul F. Tompkins compliments you with a sincere good job since you made it to this place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is comedian, actor, writer Bob Kerr of This Hour Has 22 Minutes! They chat about Bobs dream career of being a musician, why revisiting Thunderbirds as an adult is not a good idea, and being terrified of driving in Los Angeles. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Matt Gourley, and Jean Villepiqueto improvise a story set in a Clown Cemetery. And as always,

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01:11:06

A Top Chef Finale Afterparty

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/16

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes fans of repeating words to this thing called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton! They chat about phone etiquette, thank-you notes, and what Jonathan's grandparent nickname would be. Paul is then joined by Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, and Annie Savage to improvise a story set at a Top Chef Finale Afterparty. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano!The next LIVE SPONTANEANATION will be recorded at

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01:14:19

Death Valley

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/09

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends, strangers, mutual friends, work friends, acquaintances, and moreback to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Real Time with Bill Maher Executive Producerand playwright Scott Carter! They chat about Scotts fury atMike Wallace of 60 Minutes,being achildhood baseball card grifter,and unpleasant BBQ associations. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Michael Oosterom, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set in Death Valley. As always, Eban Schletter,

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01:17:59

Malibu

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/02

Paul F. Tompkins sends the warmest of welcomes only to the SPONTANEANATION listeners who can handle it! This week, Paulsspecial guest is exceedingly talented artist and podcaster Lisa Hanawalt ofBoJack Horseman on Netflix and theBaby Geniuses podcast!They chat about scary naps,disturbing yourselfwith your owndrawings, and wakingup before dawnin order to complete all tasks on a phonevideo game. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Sarah Burns, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in Malibu

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01:18:30

A Theme Park Break Room

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/26

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends, family, cousin varietals, uncles not related by blood, and pets to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is creator of the Netflix original series BoJack Horseman, Raphael Bob-Waksberg! They chat about which reality competition show Raphael would have come to his home, why The Phantom Tollbooth holds up beautifully, and being hated by his middle school teacher for taking liberties during a historical re-enactment. Paul is then joined by Erinn Hayes, Marc

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01:16:22

Science Fair

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/19

Paul F. Tompkins is the one that welcomes YOU to the special land of SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Paget Brewster ofCommunity,Criminal Minds, andThe Thrilling Adventure Hour! They chat about what kind of food related 28th amendment she would add to the constitution, under what circumstances would she ever taste human flesh, and her fathers family shorts. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Amanda Lund to improvise a story set at Science Fair. As always, the

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01:08:04

An Intergalactic Performing Arts School

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/12

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the important people back to thissacred place known as SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Canadian actor Aaron Abrams of NBCsHannibal! They chat about reasonsAaron would give to never talk to his cousins again, questionwhy people make Christmas cards, and reminisce aboutthe time Aaron was rushed into having a Bar Mitzvah. Paul is then joined by James Bladon, Matt Gourley, and Mark McConville of Superegoto improvise a story set at anIntergalactic School

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01:11:14

A Snorkeling Excursion Ticket Kiosk

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/05

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the internet back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paulsspecial guest is stand-up comedian Jen Kirkman aka The Pod F. Tompkast'sSouthie! They chat about whether ghosts exist or not, why Jen'smother calls her a miracle baby, and the chilling tale of the one-armed blacksmith that lived in her home in the 1800s. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Jean Villepique, and Victor Yerrid to improvise a story set at a Snorkeling Excursion Ticket Kiosk. As always, the

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01:16:22

An Urban Spelunkers Meeting

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/28

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes weary travelers, refreshed travelers, and sleepy travelers back to Spontaneanation! This week Paulsspecial guest is author/star of stage and screen John Hodgman! They chat about naming cars, newspapers, Gasoline Alley, car culture, and his great grandmother. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Colleen Smith, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in an Urban Spelunkers Meeting in an Abandoned Subway Station. As always, the unbelievable Eban Schletter scores it all on

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01:14:18

A Dental Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona: Live from...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/21

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes Los Angeles ANDthe internet to the first LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet!This timePaulsspecial guest is actor Colin Hanks ofOrange County&Fargo! They chat about why Colinchose to wear the outfit he had on that night, feeling awkward ata fancy buffet inside Dodgers Stadium, and his personal high school uniform. Paul is then joined by Spomtaneanation all-starsCraig Cackowski, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varneyto improvise a

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01:02:56

The Waiting Room at An Oil Change Place

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/14

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all his brothers he hasnt met yet, including women, back to Spontaneanation! This week Paulsspecial guest is hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle! They chat about social anxiety, merch booths guidelines, and pizza day in high school. Paul is then joined by Janet Varney, Jean Villepique andHal Lublin to improvise a story set in the Waiting Room at An Oil Change Place. As always, the sensational Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!

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01:07:41

The Underwear Department at Macy's

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/07

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you and yours, including families, back to Spontaneanation! This week Paulsspecial guest is singer-songwriter Aimee Mann! They chat about the thing Aimee desires that she is most ashamed of desiring, accepting that other people have opinions of their own, and Aimees response to a therapist telling her to talk to her younger self. Paul is then joined by his pals from his showNo, You Shut Up!, improvisers Ted Michaels, Michael Oosterom, and Colleen Smith, to improvise a story

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01:16:46

The Student Lounge at A Performing Arts High School

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/31

Paul F. Tompkins extends his welcome to all the beloved people out there on their journey back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul'sspecial guest isJustin Kirk ofHBOs Angels in AmericaandShowtimes Weeds! They chat about the earliest memory Justinhas of doing something cruel, being a classic lurker online, and having a house warming party after living in his home for years. Paul is then joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Matt Gourley, and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set at A Performing Arts

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01:23:24

The Annual Ghost Sex Convention

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/24

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ye, ye, and even little ye back to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Michael Sheen ofMasters of Sex! They chat about what animal Michaelwould save from extinction, tricking his sister into thinking he could speak Welsh, and the practiceof dodo kicking. Paul is then joined by improvisers James Bladon, Sarah Burns and Mark McConville to improvise a story set duringthe Annual Ghost Sex Convention in Las Vegas. As always, the magnificent Eban Schletter

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01:08:22

A Superyacht

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/17

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all travelers to the shores of Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Elizabeth Reaser of The Twilight Saga and Mad Men! They chat about what Elizabeth likes the most about herself, the compassionate noises she makes to her ultimate rescue dog, and Wonder Woman. Paul is then joined by improvisers Craig Cackowski, Jessica Chaffin and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set on a Superyacht in the Mediterranean-Italian Riviera. As always, the brilliant Eban

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01:07:16

A UFC Weigh-In

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/10

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes adults and children of all genders but NOT pets to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Kaitlin Olson of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! They chat aboutKaitlins favorite invention, changing into soft clothes at home, and the unusualtrick-or-treating arrangement on the Olson ancestral home. Paul is then joined by improvisers Mark McConville, Chris Tallman and Jean Villepique,to improvise a story set at a UFC Weigh-In. As always, the astonishing Eban

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01:03:40

Dracula's Bedroom

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/03

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ye back to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Maria Thayer ofForgetting Sarah Marshall andEagleheart! They chat about where Maria was when she realized God was a wholly implausible lie, finding out about same sex relationships in art school, and why she believes in magic. Paul is then joined by his pals from his showNo, You Shut Up!, improvisers Drew Massey, Colleen Smith and Victor Yerrid,to improvise a story set in Draculas Bedroom. As always, the

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