SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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Margaritaville Jan 31, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone in the world, including people he knows, back toSPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is Jerry Minor of Mr. Show and Saturday Night Live! They chat about Jerry's million-dollar idea, why Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate birthdays, and which race makeup needs to be perfected. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Michael Oosterom, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set in Margaritaville. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! SPONTANEANATION LIVE returns to Largo Saturday, February 6th! With interview guest Cedric Yardbrough from Reno 911 and improvisors JOrdan Black, Nyima Funk and Gary Anthony Williams! Get your tickets before it sells out! bit.ly/SPONTO216 . Get yourself a pair of Spont socks, as seen on NATIONAL TELEVISION on The Bachelor Live in the Earwolf store: http://ear.wf/1K61sLq

The One Beauty Parlor In A Small Town Jan 24, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone, including non-listeners, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is podcaster, TV host, and author Dave Holmes! They chat about whether to live without electricity or a toilet, why Dave's no longer able to eat donuts, and parental eccentricities regarding science fiction. Paul is then joined by Jessica Chaffin, Craig Cackowski,and Brandon Johnson to improvise a story set in The One Beauty Parlor in a Small Town. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216 Get yourself a pair of Spont socks, as seen on NATIONAL TELEVISION on The Bachelor Live in the Earwolf store: http://ear.wf/1K61sLq

Pediatrician Waiting Room Jan 17, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins welcome's y'all back to this precious place called SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Emily V. Gordon of The Indoor Kids and author ofSuper You! They chat about what TV show Emily would live in for aweek, denying herself a crush on one of the Monkees, and having E.T. nightmares as a child. Paul is then joined by Steve Agee, Mark McConville, and Annie Savage to improvise a story set in a Pediatrician Waiting Room. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

The First Class Cabin of An Aer Lingus 747 in The 1970s: Live from Largo Jan 10, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes the wonderful real people of Los Angeles ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet! This week, Paul'sspecial guest is singer-songwriter Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles! They chat about her new love affair with ice cream, aggressive squirrels, and scary neighborhoodvans. Paul is then joined by his No, You Shut Up! colleagues Drew Massey, Colleen Smith, and Victor Yerrid to improvise a story set in The First Class Cabin of An Aer Lingus 747 in The 1970s. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Pet Store, Post Robbery Jan 03, 2016

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Paul F. Tompkins wishes all of you here and inheaven a Happy New Year and a grand return to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is humorist David Rees of Going Deep with David Rees! They chat aboutthe best gift David's evergiven, the extreme cuteness of David'sbaby brother, and David's strange high school secret. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Jean Villepique, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in a Pet Store, Post Robbery. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

Inside a 40 Year-Old Woman's Purse Dec 27, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all, the many, the few, the high, and the low back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is comedian/improviser/writer Eliza Skinner of Turnt Up! and The Late Late Show with James Corden! They chat about the glamour of entertainment seen through a child's eyes, having conversations with sleeping people, and feeling frustrated by TV/movie characters in frustrating situations. Paul is then joined by Hal Lublin, Mark McConville and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set Inside a 40 Year-Old Woman's Purse. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

Freeport, Illinois Dec 20, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone to unwrap the Christmas gift of a new SPONTANEANATION! This week, Paul's special guest is Ravi Patel of Grandfathered and Meet the Patels! They chat about Ravi's secretgirlfriend, what's going on with Mario Lopez, and thedifficulty oftaking compliments. Paul is then joined by Janet Varney, Chris Tallman, and Jean Villepique to improvise a story set in Freeport, Illinois. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

Beautiful, Fancy Apartment in NYC Dec 13, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes each AND every one of you, including anyone who plays any kind of organized sport, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is Lauren Lapkus of Orange Is the New Black, Clipped, and With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus! They chat about what sent Lauren to the hospital mostrecently, grounds for leaving a dentist,and what types of showbiz peoplestill smoke. Paul is then joined by Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery of The Worst Idea Of All Time Podcastto improvise a story set in a Beautiful, Fancy Apartment in NYC. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coroneton Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

Saltwater Tuffy Shoppe: Live from LA Podfest Dec 06, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the beautiful people of Beverly Hills ANDthe internet to a LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the 2015 LA Podfest! This week, Paulsspecial guest is Andy Daly of Comedy Central's Review! They chat about Andy's on-camera experience with lizards, how Andy learned to tell time, and his mistrust of the ocean. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Craig Cackowski, and Janet Varney to improvise a story set at a Saltwater Tuffy Shoppe. And as always, Eban Schletter (only the best) scores it all on piano!LIVE episodes of SPONTANEANATION return to Largo on The Coronet on Saturday, February 6, 2016! Get your tickets now: bit.ly/SPONT0216

A Dinner Theater Nov 29, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all, including those who feel unworthy, back to SPONTANEANATION! This week, Pauls special guest is acclaimed screenwriter Ben Garant of The State and Reno 911! They chat about which children need to learn a useful trade, the unexpected pitfalls of dinner theater, and the life-changing revelation Ben had in acting school. Paul is then joined by Annie Savage, Colleen Smith, and Stephanie Courtney to improvise a story set at A Dinner Theater. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!THE NEXTSPONTANEANATION LIVEHAPPENSSATURDAY,DECEMBER 5th, FEATURING IMPROVISERSHAL LUBLIN,ANNIE SAVAGEANDJANET VARNEY, WITH SPECIAL GUESTRON FUNCHES!HURRY! ITS ALMOST SOLD OUT! ALL PROCEEDS FOR THIS SHOW WILL GO TO CHARITY. TICKETS

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