SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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A Snorkeling Excursion Ticket Kiosk Jul 05, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone on the internet back to Spontaneanation! This week, Paulsspecial guest is stand-up comedian Jen Kirkman aka The Pod F. Tompkast'sSouthie! They chat about whether ghosts exist or not, why Jen'smother calls her a miracle baby, and the chilling tale of the one-armed blacksmith that lived in her home in the 1800s. Paul is then joined by Matt Gourley, Jean Villepique, and Victor Yerrid to improvise a story set at a Snorkeling Excursion Ticket Kiosk. As always, the astounding Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!The next LIVE Spontaneanation happens at Largo very soon on Saturday, July 11th with special guests Matt Gourley, Amanda Lund, Chris Tallman, and Scott Aukerman! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! bit.ly/SPONT715

An Urban Spelunkers Meeting Jun 28, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes weary travelers, refreshed travelers, and sleepy travelers back to Spontaneanation! This week Paulsspecial guest is author/star of stage and screen John Hodgman! They chat about naming cars, newspapers, Gasoline Alley, car culture, and his great grandmother. Paul is then joined by Shulie Cowen, Colleen Smith, and Chris Tallman to improvise a story set in an Urban Spelunkers Meeting in an Abandoned Subway Station. As always, the unbelievable Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!The next LIVE Spontaneanation happens at Largo on Saturday, July 11th! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! bit.ly/SPONT715

A Dental Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona: Live from Largo Jun 21, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes Los Angeles ANDthe internet to the first LIVEepisode of Spontaneanation recorded at the world-famousLargo at The Coronet!This timePaulsspecial guest is actor Colin Hanks ofOrange County&Fargo! They chat about why Colinchose to wear the outfit he had on that night, feeling awkward ata fancy buffet inside Dodgers Stadium, and his personal high school uniform. Paul is then joined by Spomtaneanation all-starsCraig Cackowski, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varneyto improvise a story set at a Dental Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona (on the hottest day of the year). As always, the miraculous Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!The next LIVE Spontaneanation happens at Largo on Saturday, July 11th! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! bit.ly/SPONT715 Go to parachutehome.com/pft and Parachute will give you $25 off on your first order with promo code pft.

The Waiting Room at An Oil Change Place Jun 14, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all his brothers he hasnt met yet, including women, back to Spontaneanation! This week Paulsspecial guest is hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle! They chat about social anxiety, merch booths guidelines, and pizza day in high school. Paul is then joined by Janet Varney, Jean Villepique andHal Lublin to improvise a story set in the Waiting Room at An Oil Change Place. As always, the sensational Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!

The Underwear Department at Macy's Jun 07, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes you and yours, including families, back to Spontaneanation! This week Paulsspecial guest is singer-songwriter Aimee Mann! They chat about the thing Aimee desires that she is most ashamed of desiring, accepting that other people have opinions of their own, and Aimees response to a therapist telling her to talk to her younger self. Paul is then joined by his pals from his showNo, You Shut Up!, improvisers Ted Michaels, Michael Oosterom, and Colleen Smith, to improvise a story set at the Underwear Department at Macys. As always, the glorious Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!Los Angeles: Spontaneanation is happening LIVE with special guests on Friday, June 19th at Largo at the Coronet and you can be there too! Get tickets now at http://www.largo-la.com /!

The Student Lounge at A Performing Arts High School May 31, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins extends his welcome to all the beloved people out there on their journey back to Spontaneanation! This week Paul'sspecial guest isJustin Kirk ofHBOs Angels in AmericaandShowtimes Weeds! They chat about the earliest memory Justinhas of doing something cruel, being a classic lurker online, and having a house warming party after living in his home for years. Paul is then joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Matt Gourley, and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set at A Performing Arts High School. As always, the superb Eban Schletter scores it all on piano!Los Angeles: Spontaneanation is happening LIVE with special guests on Friday, June 19th at Largo at the Coronet and you can be there too! Get tickets now at http://www.largo-la.com /!

The Annual Ghost Sex Convention May 24, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ye, ye, and even little ye back to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Michael Sheen ofMasters of Sex! They chat about what animal Michaelwould save from extinction, tricking his sister into thinking he could speak Welsh, and the practiceof dodo kicking. Paul is then joined by improvisers James Bladon, Sarah Burns and Mark McConville to improvise a story set duringthe Annual Ghost Sex Convention in Las Vegas. As always, the magnificent Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Have you met any five-year-old boys named Scatman? You're about to!

A Superyacht May 17, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all travelers to the shores of Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Elizabeth Reaser of The Twilight Saga and Mad Men! They chat about what Elizabeth likes the most about herself, the compassionate noises she makes to her ultimate rescue dog, and Wonder Woman. Paul is then joined by improvisers Craig Cackowski, Jessica Chaffin and Chris Tallman, to improvise a story set on a Superyacht in the Mediterranean-Italian Riviera. As always, the brilliant Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Set sail with a complete cast of exotic characters as they embark on a Honeymoon cruise theyll never forget!Los Angeles: Spontaneanation will be LIVE in front of your very eyes with special guests on Friday, June 19th at Largo at the Coronet! Get tickets now at http://www.largo-la.com /!

A UFC Weigh-In May 10, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes adults and children of all genders but NOT pets to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Kaitlin Olson of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! They chat aboutKaitlins favorite invention, changing into soft clothes at home, and the unusualtrick-or-treating arrangement on the Olson ancestral home. Paul is then joined by improvisers Mark McConville, Chris Tallman and Jean Villepique,to improvise a story set at a UFC Weigh-In. As always, the astonishing Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Will Crusher Emily, the Sausage Maker from the Cuyahoga defeat Monster (not Demon) Brad? Tune in to find out!Los Angeles: Spontaneanation will be LIVE in front of your very eyes with special guests on Friday, June 19th at Largo at the Coronet! Get tickets now at http://www.largo-la.com /!

Dracula's Bedroom May 03, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ye back to Spontaneanation! This week he is joined by special guest Maria Thayer ofForgetting Sarah Marshall andEagleheart! They chat about where Maria was when she realized God was a wholly implausible lie, finding out about same sex relationships in art school, and why she believes in magic. Paul is then joined by his pals from his showNo, You Shut Up!, improvisers Drew Massey, Colleen Smith and Victor Yerrid,to improvise a story set in Draculas Bedroom. As always, the one and only Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. You wont want to miss theterrible truth revealed by Dracula to his son!