SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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Mars Base 3 Apr 26, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins sends his greetings from Spontaneanation, the most magical of places, and this week he is joined by special guest Dave Foley of The Kids in the Hall! They chat about having to pretend to have an allegiance to KISS at the age of 13, Frank Zappa and Alice Cooper never having the gross out contest, and K-Tel Compilation album commercials. Paul is then joined by improvisers Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson and Amanda Lund,to improvise a story set on Mars Base 3. As always, the tremendous Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. It will be a traditional story that is out of this world, because it will be on a completely different planet!People of Earth: The first LIVE Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins with special guests is on May 2nd at Largo at the Coronet! Get tickets at www.largo-la.com !

Savannah, Georgia Apr 19, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins invites all you wondrous humans to Spontaneanation, and this week he is joined by special guest Melanie Lynskey of HBO's Togetherness! They chat about dropping out of college, what New Zealand looks like from space, and being humiliated in school because of the Australian song Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport. Paul is then joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson, and Janet Varney,to improvise a story set in Savannah, Georgia. As always, the terrific Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Celebrate 4/20 by traveling to beautiful Savannah, Georgia and beyond with us!REMINDER IN ALL CAPS: SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, Paul will record a new standup special at the historic Palace Theatre in Downtown L.A. Ticket info soon!The first LIVE Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins with special guests is on May 2nd at Largo at the Coronet! Get tickets at www.largo-la.com !

A Secret Society Apr 12, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins once again welcomes you all to Spontaneanation, and this week he is joined by special guest Jason Ritter ofGravity Falls andHBOs Girls! They chat about Kurt Cobain being Jasons hero growing up, how reading a Choose Your Own Adventure bookcan be stressful, and believing that staring at candles for a long enough time can make you go blind. Paul is then joined by improvisers Craig Cackowski, Amanda Lund and Chris Tallman,to improvise a story set in a secret society meeting. As always, the incredible Eban Schletter scores it all on piano. Its a real Choose Your Own Adventure for your ears!SAVE THESE DATES: SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, Paul will record a new standup special at the historic Palace Theatre in Downtown L.A. Ticket info soon!The first LIVE Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins with special guests is on May 2nd at Largo at the Coronet! Get tickets at www.largo-la.com !

A Mechanic's Garage Apr 05, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins sends his greetings from the shores of Spontaneanation and this week he is joined by special guest Michael McMillian of True Blood! They chat about what perpetual age Michael thinks of himself to be, studying clowning in college, and learning adult responsibilities in high school as part of the Exchange City program. Paul then is joined by improvisers Shulie Cowen, Marc Evan Jackson, Mark McConville, and as always, the wonderful Eban Schletter on piano to improvise a story set in a Mechanic's Garage. Oh, there WILL be a dance-off!

A Denny's Parking Lot Mar 31, 2015

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Welcome all in podcasting land to Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins! Paul chats with his special guest Busy Philipps (Cougar Town, Thrilling Adventure Hour) about her favorite snack as a latchkey kid in Arizona. Then, special guests Craig Cackowski, Matt Gourley and Janet Varney join Paul to improvise a narrative inspired by Paul & Busys chat set in a Dennys Parking Lot with the great Eban Schletter on piano. There will be love, suspense, and people who live in dumpsters!

Paul F. Tompkins presents Spontaneanation Mar 19, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins (and Eban Schletter on piano) introduces you to his new completely improvised podcast featuring very special guests.

Paul F. Tompkins presents Spontaneanation Mar 18, 2015

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Paul F. Tompkins (and Eban Schletter on piano) introduces you to his new completely improvised podcast featuring very special guests.

Find Full Archive of Spontaneanation on Stitcher Premium Jul 02, 1970

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Find Full Archive of Spontaneanation on Stitcher Premium