SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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Aquarium Aug 28, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you and to ever should be listening alongside of you to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special guests are Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport, hosts of Earwolf's own Hollywood Handbook! They chat about the first thing they can remember breaking, a child's misguided plan to save trees from being cut down, and how Sean & Hayes first met. Paul, Sean, and Hayes then improvise a story set in an Aquarium. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! Spontaneanation Live returns to Largo this Saturday, September 3rd! Featuring improvisors Jordan Black, Annie Savage & Jean Villepique, and interview guest Kumai Nanjiani! Go to paulftompkins.com and claim your seats! Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com This episode is sponsored by Seeso, Blue Apron, and Leesa.com.

Cold Storage Facility at a Chicken Farm Aug 21, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all welcomers to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special guests are Anna Drezen and Nicole Silverberg of Reductress! They chat about the lost toys of childhood, romanticizing orphans, and the history of The Boxcar Children. Paul is then joined by Annie Savage, Sarah Burns, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set in a Cold Storage Facility at a Chicken Farm. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! Spontaneanation Live is heading to New York! Sunday, November 13, at the wold-famous Bell House in Brooklyn! The early show's sold out, but tickets are still available for the late show! Go to paulftompkins.com and claim your seats! This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Seeso, and the Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

The King of Prussia Mallon Opening Weekend Aug 14, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who who hear his disembodied voice to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Kristian Bruun of Orphan Black! They chat about whose hair he'd like to find in his soup, his childhood crush on a Jurassic Park star, and sneakily smoking "darts" during his military school days. Paul is then joined by Carla Cackowski, Gary Anthony Williams, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set in The King of Prussia Mall, The Biggest Mall in America on Opening Weekend. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Leesa.com, Seeso, and the Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

Airship Underwater: Live from Largo Aug 07, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all back to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is legendary singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock! They chat about what sport he would play if he had all the physical ability but no mental awareness, being forced out of England by the Punks, and his interaction with Donovan at a Starbucks in Austin, Texas. Paul is then joined by Nyima Funk, Colleen Smith, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in an Airship Underwater. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! Photos by Lincoln DeFer

Summer Camp: Live from Fox Cabaret in Vancouver, BC Jul 31, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the live people of Vancouver, BC and the people of the internet to this week's episode of Spontaneanation, recorded live from the famous Fox Cabaret! This week, Pauls special guest is Vancouver's legendary improv group The Sunday Service: Ryan Beil, Caitlin Howden, Kevin Lee, Aaron Read, and Taz Van Rassel! Paul chats with Caitlin about the childhood trauma that defined her as an artist, being raised in a small inuit village, and the proper disposal of sheep dogs. Paul and Caitlin are then joined by the entire Sunday Service to improvise a story set at Summer Camp. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from Youre The Worst! Tickets are on sale now! This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, Leesa.com, and Seeso.

Gabrielle's Quinceaera Jul 24, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes anyone with a moth in their throat to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! They chat about Rachel's favorite Prince song, her father's weird sense of humor, and pretending to know more than you actually do. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Ryan Gaul, and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set at Gabrielle's Quinceañera. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from Youre The Worst! Tickets are on sale now! This episode is sponsored by Seeso.com.

Minnesota State Fair Jul 17, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all with his impressive vocal range to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is Cedric Yarbrough of Reno 911! and HBO's Ballers! They chat about how Cedric pronounces "data," getting into a fist fight as an adult, and unusual nicknames for relatives. Paul is then joined by Mark McConville, Colleen Smith, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set at the Minnesota State Fair. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from Youre The Worst! Tickets are on sale now! This episode is sponsored by Leesa.com, Seeso, The Bouqs, and Now Hear This Podcast Festival.

Paris Jul 10, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all who enter a room (especially at Jury Duty) to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is singer/actor/writer/director Nathan Lee Graham! They chat about what job Nathan would permanently erase from his timeline, how he handles being recognized on the subway; and Paul and Nathan institute the Tyler Perry Residuals Challenge. Paul is then joined by Maria Blasucci, Matt Gourley, and Tawny Newsome to improvise a story set in Paris. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from Youre The Worst! Tickets are on sale now!

A Comic Book Shop Jul 03, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all celebrating Independence Day to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special guest is actor and man of a million voices Phil LaMarr! They chat about the last item he donated to charity, the story behind the Hamburglar, and shopping in the women's section of Goodwill for sketch costumes. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Nyima Funk, and Marc Evan Jackson to improvise a story set in a Comic Book Shop. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from Youre The Worst! Tickets are on sale now! This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon, Now Hear This Podcast Festival, Squarespace, Loot Crate, and Leesa.com.

Hamilton on Broadway Jun 26, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes those near and far to this weeks episode of Spontaneanation! This week, Pauls special returning guest is Busy Philipps of HBO's Vice Principals! They chat about whether or not her child self would like her adult self, what it truly means to be a latchkey kid, and the impact of milk commercial monologues on her childhood. Paul is then joined by Jordan Black, Mandell Maughan, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set at Hamilton on Broadway. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from Youre The Worst! Tickets are on sale now! This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron and Leesa.com.