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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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01:20:30

Jury Deliberations

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/08/07

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone who can hear his voice on this weeks Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guest is This American Life host and producer Ira Glass! They chat about what memory from Iras childhood he wishes he could change, not getting the point of drinking alcohol until he turned 30, and becoming involved with the rerelease of The Adventures of Chickenman. Paul is then joined by Little Janet Varney, Jean Villepique, and Craig Cackowski, to improvise a story set in Jury

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01:03:26

Antarctic Research Station

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/07/31

Paul F. Tompkins surprises all on this weeks Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guest is stand-up comedian and writer Marcella Arguello! They chat about which job from earlier in Marcellas life would she like to do again and what would it have to pay, why it was so great being a busboy at LACMA alongside her comedian friends, and being obsessed with Michael Jackson growing up. Paul is then joined by Shaun Diston, Zeke Nicholson, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in an Antarctic

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01:07:00

A Gas Station Only Stopped at During Road Trips

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/07/24

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone as he finishes up some yard work to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest and SOLE improvisor is Spontaneanations good friend Marc Evan Jackson! They chat about who was Marcs best friend as a child and what they would do together, recognizing his old building while watching Batman v Superman, and getting disappointed in the car. They then improvise a story set at A Gas Station Only Stopped at During Road Trips. And as always, Eban (only the best)

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01:14:40

Karaoke Night at A Small Logging Town Tavern

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/07/17

Paul F. Tompkins keeps his cool on this weeks Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Scott Aukerman of Comedy Bang! Bang! They chat about something Scotts hometown is known for, students mostly being interested in the famous people Scott knows when he goes to talk about his profession at schools, and the public access talk show he hosted when he was in high school. Paul is then joined by Jordan Black, Hal Lublin, and Jean Villepique, to improvise a story set at Karaoke Night at A

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55:54

A Murder Mystery Dinner Party

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/07/10

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies, gentlemen, and his Germany fans to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guests are Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook! They chat about what is the first song they remember hating, Seans recollection of riots that occurred in the parking lot of a Dave Matthews Band concert in Connecticut, and Hayes being scared of Ace of Base growing up. Paul, Sean, and Hayes then improvise a story set in A Murder Mystery Dinner Party. And as always,

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01:02:59

A Forest

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/07/03

Paul F. Tompkins is back at it again (just like Damn Daniel) on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Nicole Silverberg of Reductress! They chat about what ingredient Nicole would remove from the world and why, repeatedly turning down a certain offer over the course of a 2nd date, and meeting her talented mustachioed boyfriend through Story Pirates. Paul is then joined by Colleen Smith, Nyima Funk, and Lilan Bowden, to improvise a story set in A Forest. And as always, Eban (only

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01:07:21

A Covered Wagon Fording A River

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/06/26

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentlemen back to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is actor and comedian Ennis Esmer of Red Oaks and Blindspot! They chat about when it was the last time Ennis vomited, running home fast after getting drunk when he lived on a college campus, and loving to sleep in his clothes. Paul is then joined by Jean Villepique, Chris Tallman, and Josh Dean, to improvise a story set in A Covered Wagon Fording A River. And as always, Eban (only the best)

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59:31

Highway Clean Up

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/06/19

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes little sound makers to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guests are Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon of The Big Sick! They chat about when they first learned what SEX was and how, what medical condition you may contract as a result of seeing their movie, and Kumail's favorite Vanessa Williams songs. Paul is then joined by Dan Ahdoot, Tawny Newsome, and Mano Agapion, to improvise a story set at a Highway Clean Up. And as always, Eban (only the best)

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01:04:17

Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/06/12

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone to the valley of the great time we are about to have on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Alison Brie of GLOW, BoJack Horseman, and Community! They chat about what is the worst or best travel injury Alison has sustained, a stranger telling her that she avoids confrontation, and we learn about her new show. Paul is then joined by Rebekka Johnson, Kimmy Gatewood, and Jackie Tohn of GLOW, to improvise a story set Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. And

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01:08:23

Labyrinth

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/06/05

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone to the beginning of a new episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Kristian Bruun of Orphan Black! They chat about what Kristian's worst encounter with a stranger was, what clever nicknames the kids at school had for him, and military etiquette for having to vomit. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Shaun Diston, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set in a Labyrinth. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores

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57:20

Ice Cream Shop In the Winter

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/05/29

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentlemen to this moment in time known as Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is actress Shannon Woodward of HBOs Westworld! They chat about what was the most embarrassed Shannon has ever been, the early days of competing for dial-up internet access, and the wastefulness of dirt. Paul is then joined by Sarah Burns, Nyima Funk, and Rebecca Delgado Smith, to improvise a story set in an Ice Cream Shop in the Winter. And as always, Eban (only the best)

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01:09:46

In the Green Room of a Local Morning Show

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/05/22

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone to this event simply known as Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Nicole Parker of MADtv and the Broadway stage! They chat about where Nicole would go if given the choice to be anywhere else at this moment, her private school changing the lyrics to songs to make them more "appropriate", and her fond memories of her college dorm laundry room. Paul is then joined by Mary Sohn, Amanda Lund, and Maria Blasucci, to improvise a story set In the

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01:06:00

Life Drawing Class

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/05/15

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes adult men and women back to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is singer-songwriter Ted Leo! They chat about when was the last time Ted cried out of happiness, a story about a determined tortoise, and going from having a fear of animals as a kid to now living with a cat. Paul is then joined by Colleen Smith, Craig Cackowski, and Jordan Black, to improvise a story set in Life Drawing Class. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! If

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01:05:21

Panic Room

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/05/08

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies and gentleman to this new experience of your life known as Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests are Katy Colloton and Katie O'Brien of TV Lands Teachers! They chat about what song they always have stuck in their head, still having stage fright when it comes to singing, and the unexpected response they received for their musical episode of Teachers. Paul is then joined by Daniele Gaither, Jean Villepique, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in a Panic

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56:25

The Manager's Office of a Miniature Golf Course

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/05/01

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on and in planet Earth to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Tatiana Maslany of Orphan Black! They chat about what animals Tatiana has seen in the wild, her lifelong fear of sharks appearing in unusual places, and her 11 year no-vomiting streak. Paul and Tatiana are then joined by Lauren Lapkus to improvise a story set in The Managers Office of a Miniature Golf Course. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! If you'd

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53:15

An Abandoned Puppet Theater w/ CBB Tour Reunion

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/04/24

Paul F. Tompkins closes out cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are Scott Aukerman, Neil Campbell, Jon Gabrus, Mike Hanford, and Lauren Lapkus reuniting from the Comedy Bang! Bang! Tour. They chat about whats the most scared theyve ever been; which includes possible snakes, closet grabs, and unexpected horror moments in comedies. Then they improvise a story set in An Abandoned Puppet Theater. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on

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01:06:46

A Small Town Post Office After Hours w/ Big Grande

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/04/17

Paul F. Tompkins continues cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are Big Grande (Big Grandes Teachers Lounge) Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, and Drew Tarver. They chat about what food item they have consumed the most of in their lifetime, the difficulty Drew's mother has differentiating her son from her husband, and Jons most mortifying experience with Dan and Drew at a McDonalds drive-thru. Then they improvise a story set in A Small Town Post

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01:09:12

An Interstellar Colony Ship w/ Superego

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/04/10

Paul F. Tompkins continues cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are his Superego pals Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, and Mark McConville. They chat about what age they would choose to remain for their entire life, Mark ruining a group photo, and Jeremy turning down an illicit offer in New York City. Then they improvise a story set in An Interstellar Colony Ship. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought to

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01:20:40

A Parallel Universe w/ Bajillion Dollar Propertie$

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/04/03

Paul F. Tompkins kicks off the beginning of cross-over month on Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guests/improvisers are his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Tim Baltz, Mandell Maughan, Tawny Newsome, and Drew Tarver. They chat about what would be the most valuable item to trade in an apocalypse, their death bed toast choice, and their musical theatre experiences. Then they improvise a story set in A Parallel Universe. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano

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01:08:50

Earwolf

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins ·

2017/03/27

Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everybody (including hay eating horses) to Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Kristen Schaal of Flight of the Conchords, Bobs Burgers and The Last Man on Earth! They chat about whether Kristen has ever been arrested, being an undefeated speech and debate champion in school, and how much the concept of the afterlife has changed since she was a child. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Tawny Newsome, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in

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