SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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Land Rover Apr 10, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you all back to the safe place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Mary Holland of Wild Horses and Blunt Talk! They chat about whether Mary's parents' divorce was her fault, growing up in a radiologist family, and tag-- the most dangerous game. Paul is then joined by Sarah Burns, Jean Villepique, and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set in a Land Rover. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION LIVE returns to Largo on Saturday, June 4th, with special guest Robyn Hitchcock! Tickets are available now: bit.ly/SPONT616

Inside That Salvador Dali Painting with The Melting Clocks Apr 03, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all the people he likes to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is fantastic stand-up comedian Beth Stelling! They chat about what law Beth routinely beaks, Beth getting in trouble with her mother growing up, and the little ceremony Beth would have in the event a pet would die. Paul is then joined by Sarah Burns, Stephanie Courtney, and Colleen Smith to improvise a story set Inside That Salvador Dali Painting with The Melting Clocks. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION LIVE returns to Largo on Saturday, June 4th, with special guest Robyn Hitchcock ! Tickets are available now: bit.ly/SPONT616

The Line For The Circular Saw In The Lumber Department at Home Depot Mar 27, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all-- including the bros-- back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is singer-songwriter and composer Michael Penn! They chat about public restroom precautions, glamping in a tiny house, and Michael's collection of unusual musical instruments. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Michael Oosterom, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set in The Line For The Circular Saw In The Lumber Department at Home Depot. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION LIVE returns to Largo on Saturday, April 2nd! Pauls special guest will be Grant-Lee Phillips and his improvisors will be Stephanie Courtney, Colleen Smith and Gary Anthony Williams! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT416

The Last Blockbuster Video Store Mar 20, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes people in the world and beings from outer space back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is improviser and writer of the upcoming Ghostbusters Katie Dippold! They chat about what it would be like leading a cult, the fear of discovering that your significant other is secretly a serial killer, and wanting to be the most interesting person to your therapist. Paul is then joined by Mark McConville, Ted Michaels and Annie Savage to improvise a story set in The Last Blockbuster Video Store. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION LIVE returns to Largo on Saturday, April 2nd! Pauls special guest will be Grant-Lee Phillips! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT416

Tesla Charging Station: Live from Largo Mar 13, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful real people of Los Angeles AND the internet to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Pauls special guest is Keegan-Michael Key of Key and Peele! They chat about what information Keegan has withheld from his parents, what not to say to Mads Mikkelsen, and the drunk-driving regulations of his youth. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Chris Tallman, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set at a Tesla Charging Station. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION LIVE returns to Largo on Saturday, April 2nd! Pauls special guest will be Grant-Lee Phillips! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT416 Photos by Liezl Estipona

Santa Fe Art Gallery Mar 06, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone using any of the five senses to the 50th episode of SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Matt Besser of improv4humans! They chat about who would be the ideal sibling, mischievous imaginary friends, and Matt's dad's philosophy of living the high life. Paul is then joined by Craig Cackowski, Hal Lublin, and Amanda Lund to improvise a story set at a Santa Fe Art Gallery. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION LIVE returns to Largo on Saturday, April 2nd! Paul's special guest will be Grant-Lee Phillips! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT416

Universal Studios Hollywood Feb 28, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes a collective group of listeners back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is stand-up comedian Cameron Esposito of the upcoming Seeso standup special "Marriage Material" (March 24)! They chat about how glasses are made, how children figure out insults, and the Pope's eye doctor.Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Brandon Johnson, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set at Universal Studios Hollywood. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!Theres no live Spontaneanation at Largo next month, but you can still see Paul there on Saturday March 5th, along with Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter and Mark McConville as they celebrate the Superego Podcasts 10th Anniversary! Join the good doctors as they welcome special guests (friends old and new to a very special live performance. The early shows already sold out, but you can still get tickets to the late show! http://bit.ly/SE10Late

Laundromat Feb 21, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins sends a special welcome to you (and only you) to this magical place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Judy Greer of Married, Archer, and Arrested Development! They chat about New Year's resolutions, who's at fault in most of Judy's car accidents, and eating in nail spas. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Mark McConville and Annie Savage to improvise a story set in a Laundromat. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!Theres no live Spontaneanation at Largo next month, but you can still see Paul there on Saturday March 5th, along with Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter and Mark McConville as they celebrate the Superego Podcasts 10th Anniversary! Join the good doctors as they welcome special guests (friends old and new to a very special live performance. The early shows already sold out, but you can still get tickets to the late show! http://bit.ly/SE10Late

Pediatrician's Office Feb 14, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone who took the time to stream, download, oroverhearSPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Midroll CEO and The Wolf Den host Adam Sachs! They chat about baseball, how muchbrain space is needed to know threelanguages, and "therules ofthe road" in India. Paul is then joined by Carla Cackowski, Craig Cackowski, and Little Janet Varney to improvise a story set in a Pediatrician's Office. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!There's no live Spontaneanation at Largo next month, but you can still see Paul there on Saturday March 5th, along with Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter and Mark McConville as they celebrate the Superego Podcast's 10th Anniversary! Join the good doctors as they welcomespecial guests (friendsold and new to a very special live performance. The early show's already sold out, but you can still get tickets to the late show! http://bit.ly/SE10Late

Kay Jewelers In A Mall Feb 07, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes 1st time, 2nd time, and 3rd time listeners toSPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Alice Wetterlund of MTV's Girl Code and HBO's Silicon Valley! They chat about whether or not everyone deserves to be heard, how anonly child learns to share, and exactlyhow much bravery is required to do stand up. Paul is then joined by Ted Michaels, Colleen Smith and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set at a Kay Jewelers In A Mall. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!Get yourself a pair of Spont socks, as seen on NATIONAL TELEVISION on The Bachelor Live in the Earwolf store: http://ear.wf/1K61sLq

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