SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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Backstage At A Rock Club: Live from The Bell House Jan 16, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes New York to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn! This week, Pauls special guest is singer-songwriter Rhett Miller of the Old 97s! They chat about how the movie 'The Sandlot' affected Rhett's life, unexpected reactions to Taylor Swift songs, and Rhett's young son taking a stand against the music industry. Paul is then joined by Chelsea Clarke, Shannon O'Neill, and Gary Richardson, to improvise a story set Backstage At A Rock Club. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought to you by Harold Ramis Film School (www.ramisfilmschool.com)

Art Gallery: Live from Largo Jan 09, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is actor Steven Yeun of The Walking Dead! They chat about what day Steven would go back to relive & change, how Steven got a scar during high-school track warm ups, and Steven's church band. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Tawny Newsome, and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set in an Art Gallery. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! Photos by Liezl Estipona. This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/PFT), GlassesUSA (www.glassesUSA.com/Paul), and Indochino (www.indochino.com code: PFT).

Home Depot Jan 02, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back to this free show known as Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special return guest is Nicole Parker of MADtv and the Broadway stage! They chat about Nicoles first suit, bombing in front of David Bowie, and the appropriate title for a master of wigs. Paul is then joined by Brandon Johnson, Amanda Lund and Mary Sohn, to improvise a story set in Home Depot. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought to you by Glasses USA (www.glassesUSA.com/Paul).

Boise, Idaho: Live from Now Hear This Festival Dec 26, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the Anaheim audience to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Now Hear This Festival! This week, Pauls special guests are Kulap Vilaysack and Howard Kremer of Who Charted! They chat about the first joke they laughed at, Howard trying to write a Polish joke when he started doing stand-up because he thought his dad would like it, and Kulap reading the Encyclopedia as a child for fun. Paul is then joined by his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Dan Ahdoot, Tawny Newsome, and Drew Tarver to improvise a story set in Boise, Idaho. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! LOS ANGELES! Spontaneanation records its 100th episode LIVE at Largo on Saturday, January 7th! Be there for boring your future grandchildren purposes! Tickets: bit.ly/SPONT100 This episode is brought to you by Smartypants Vitamins (www.smartypantsvitamins.com/PFT)

A Fast Food Restaurant Kitchen In An Alternate Universe Dec 19, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes grownups (children get out of here!) to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is actress Maria Thayer of truTVs Those Who Cant! They chat about the time Marias primary caregivers let her down, the two different Berenstain Bears/Berenstein Bears universes, and the Lowly Worm. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Colleen Smith, and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set in A Fast Food Restaurant Kitchen In An Alternate Universe. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! LOS ANGELES! Spontaneanation records its 100th episode LIVE at Largo on Saturday, January 7th! Be there for boring your future grandchildren purposes! Tickets: bit.ly/SPONT100 This episode is brought to you by Smartypants Vitamins (www.smartypantsvitamins.com/PFT) and Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).

The Childhood Home of Fred Rogers Dec 12, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the spot to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is writer/author Kathryn Borel! They chat about who played the role of Kathryn's high school mentor, how Canada is forced to notice what happens in the United States, and the shame that comes with pronouncing words in public incorrectly. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Jennifer Marie Kelley, and Mary Sohn, to improvise a story set in The Childhood Home of Fred Rogers. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SAN FRANCISCO! Spontaneanation Live returns to SF Sketchfest on January 14th! With Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome & Little Janet Varney, plus a very special guest. Tickets are almost gone, so get yours NOW! http://bit.ly/SFSFSPONT17 This episode is brought to you by Leesa.com (www.leesa.com/PFT) and Framebridge (www.framebridge.com code: PFT)

Salem, Oregon Comic Shop Dec 05, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends and lovers to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is the hilarious Ron Funches! They chat about what Ron bought with his own money as a child, the grisly aspects of working at a cannery, and the unique way employees were punished at a telemarketing job he once had. Paul is then joined by Jordan Black, Jeremy Carter, and Jean Villepique, to improvise a story set in a Salem, Oregon Comic Shop. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SAN FRANCISCO! Spontaneanation Live returns to SF Sketchfest on January 14th! With Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome & Little Janet Varney, plus a very special guest. Tickets are almost gone, so get yours NOW! http://bit.ly/SFSFSPONT17 This episode is brought to you by HUAWEI (www.huawei.fit/spont), Leesa (www.Leesa.com/spont), ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/pft), and MVMT Watches (www.mvmtwatches.com/pft).

East NYC Village Nov 28, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who feel that they need to be welcomed to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Oscar Nunez of The Office and People of Earth! They chat about why Oscar cares about God, his former job as a dental technician, and his time spent in customer service at Bloomingdaless in New York. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Jean Villepique, and Gary Anthony Williams, to improvise a story set in East NYC Village. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! Paul & Eban will be doing their first all-music show at Largo! Featuring songs with Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, Open Mike Eagle & special surprise guests! Join them all for an evening of eclectic song choices and unique new arrangements. And all proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood & The American Civil Liberties Union! Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th Get tickets at paulftompkins.com/live! This episode is brought to you by HUAWEI, MVMT Watches, Mikedoughty.com, and Harrys.

Train Station: Live from Largo Nov 21, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience back to Spontaneanation, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is SNL alum Horatio Sanz! They chat about what Horatio's "Sliding Doors" career would be, Horatio listening to The Beatles in the dark with his best friend, and finding his older brother's disturbing newspaper clippings. Paul is then joined by his Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ co-stars Ryan Gaul, Mandell Maughan, and Drew Tarver to improvise a story set at a Train Station. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! Photos by Liezl Estipona. Paul & Eban will be doing their first all-music show at Largo! Featuring songs with Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, Open Mike Eagle & special surprise guests! Join them all for an evening of eclectic song choices and unique new arrangements. And all proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood & The American Civil Liberties Union! Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th - Get tickets at paulftompkins.com/live! This episode is brought to you by Leesa.com, Indochino, and MVMT Watches.

A Whale's Belly Nov 13, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the future Snapchatting people to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special return guest is Natalie Morales of Parks and Recreation and The Grinder! They chat about the time the most fun Natalie's ever had at a hospital, the problems with wearing Heelys as an adult, and hoping to die in a funny way. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Craig Cackowski, and Colleen Smith, to improvise a story set in A Whales Belly. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Paul & Eban will be doing their first all-music show at Largo! With special guests Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, Open Mike Eagle & special surprise guests! Join them all for an evening of eclectic song choices and unique new arrangements! Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th! All proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood & The American Civil Liberties Union. Get tickets at paulftompkins.com/live! This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon, Framebridge, ZipRecruiter, and Wondery.

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