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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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23 A Miami Record Store In 1967 (w/ Derek Waters,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/31

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all of youse (as we said back in the Philadelphia times) back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special 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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78:41

22 A Clown Cemetery (w/ Bob Kerr, Shulie Cowen, Matt...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/24

Paul F. Tompkins compliments you with a sincere “good job” since you made it to this place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is comedian, actor, writer Bob Kerr of This Hour Has 22 Minutes! They chat about Bob’s 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 Villepique to improvise a story set in a Clown Cemetery. And as

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78:50

21 A Top Chef Finale Afterparty (w/ Jonathan Coulton,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/17

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes fans of repeating words to this thing called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special 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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83:04

20 Death Valley ( w/ Scott Carter, Jessica Chaffin,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/10

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends, strangers, mutual friends, work friends, acquaintances, and more back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Real Time with Bill Maher Executive Producer and playwright Scott Carter! They chat about Scott’s fury at Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes, being a childhood 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

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88:25

19 Malibu (w/ Lisa Hanawalt, Maria Blasucci, Sarah...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/08/03

Paul F. Tompkins sends the warmest of welcomes only to the SPONTANEANATION listeners who can handle it! This week, Paul’s special guest is exceedingly talented artist and podcaster Lisa Hanawalt of BoJack Horseman on Netflix and the Baby Geniuses podcast! They chat about scary naps, disturbing yourself with your own drawings, and waking up before dawn in order to complete all tasks on a phone video game. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Sarah Burns, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set

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85:56

18 A Theme Park Break Room (w/ Raphael Bob-Waksberg,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/27

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends, family, cousin varietals, uncles not related by blood, and pets to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special 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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85:09

17 Science Fair (w/ Paget Brewster, Maria Blasucci,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/20

Paul F. Tompkins is the one that welcomes YOU to the special land of SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Paget Brewster of Community, Criminal Minds, and The 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 father’s family shorts. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Amanda Lund to improvise a story set at Science Fair. As always,

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74:22

16 An Intergalactic Performing Arts School (w/ Aaron...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/13

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the important people back to this sacred place known as SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul’s special guest is Canadian actor Aaron Abrams of NBC’s Hannibal! They chat about reasons Aaron would give to never talk to his cousins again, question why people make Christmas cards, and reminisce about the time Aaron was rushed into having a Bar Mitzvah. Paul is then joined by James Bladon, Matt Gourley, and Mark McConville of Superego to improvise a story set at an Intergalactic

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76:21

15 A Snorkeling Excursion Ticket Kiosk (w/ Jen...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/07/06

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the internet back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paul’s special guest is stand-up comedian Jen Kirkman aka The Pod F. Tompkast's Southie! They chat about whether ghosts exist or not, why Jen's mother 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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86:23

14 An Urban Spelunkers Meeting (w/ John Hodgman,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/29

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes weary travelers, refreshed travelers, and sleepy travelers back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul’s special 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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81:50

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

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/22

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes Los Angeles AND the internet to the first LIVE episode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This time Paul’s special guest is actor Colin Hanks of Orange County & Fargo! They chat about why Colin chose to wear the outfit he had on that night, feeling awkward at a fancy buffet inside Dodger’s Stadium, and his personal high school uniform. Paul is then joined by Spomtaneanation all-stars Craig Cackowski, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varney to

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71:04

12 The Waiting Room at An Oil Change Place (w/ Open...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/15

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all his brothers he hasn’t met yet, including women, back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul’s special 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 and Hal 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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11 The Underwear Department at Macy's (w/ Aimee Mann,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/08

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you and yours, including families, back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul’s special 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 Aimee’s response to a therapist telling her to talk to her younger self. Paul is then joined by his pals from his show No, You Shut Up!, improvisers Ted Michaels, Michael Oosterom, and Colleen Smith, to improvise a

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10 The Student Lounge at A Performing Arts High...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/06/01

Paul F. Tompkins extends his welcome to all the beloved people out there on their journey back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul's special guest is Justin Kirk of HBO’s Angels in America and Showtime’s Weeds! They chat about the earliest memory Justin has 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

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9 The Annual Ghost Sex Convention (w/ Michael Sheen,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/25

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

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74:45

8 A Superyacht (w/ Elizabeth Reaser, Craig Cackowski,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/18

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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75:44

7 A UFC Weigh-In (w/ Kaitlin Olson, Mark McConville,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/11

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 about Kaitlin’s favorite invention, changing into soft clothes at home, and the unusual trick-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

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70:41

6 Dracula's Bedroom (w/ Maria Thayer, Drew Massey,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/05/04

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ye back to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Maria Thayer of Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Eagleheart! 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 show No, You Shut Up!, improvisers Drew Massey, Colleen Smith and Victor Yerrid, to improvise a story set in Dracula’s Bedroom. As always,

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5 Mars Base 3 (w/ Dave Foley, Mark Gagliardi, Marc...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/04/27

Paul F. Tompkins sends his greetings from Spontaneanation, the most magical of places, and this week he is joined by special guest Dave Foley of The Kids in the Hall! They chat about having to pretend to have an allegiance to KISS at the age of 13, Frank Zappa and Alice Cooper never having the “gross out contest,” and K-Tel Compilation album commercials. Paul is then joined by improvisers Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson and Amanda Lund, to improvise a story set on Mars Base 3. As always, the

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82:04

4 Savannah, Georgia (w/ Melanie Lynskey, Sarah Burns,...

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2015/04/20

Paul F. Tompkins invites all you wondrous humans to Spontaneanation, and this week he is joined by special guest Melanie Lynskey of HBO's Togetherness! They chat about dropping out of college, what New Zealand looks like from space, and being humiliated in school because of the Australian song “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport.” Paul is then joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varney, to improvise a story set in Savannah, Georgia. As always, the terrific Eban Schletter scores

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