SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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Portland, Oregon (w/ Erin Whitehead, Edgar Momplaisir, Laci Mosley) Jul 08, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins finishes up some business and welcomes listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is actor/improviser Erin Whitehead of Wild Horses! Erin chats about what she would do if she saw herself from 5 minutes ago across the room eating a banana split, what kind of magic she was waiting for as a kid, and making herself sound smarter in her old journals. Then, they are joined by improvisers Edgar Momplaisir and Laci Mosley, to improvise a story set in Portland, Oregon. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).

Palm Springs (w/ Veronica Osorio, Amanda Lund, Shaun Diston, Matt Gourley) Jul 01, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins surprises unsuspecting listeners on today's Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor and improviser Veronica Osorio of the Treks and the City Podcast! Veronica chats about what she would make a souvenir penny machine for, why she's been drawing vaginas lately, and dubbing the songs for Dorothy during a performance of The Wizard of Oz in high school. Then, they are joined by improvisers Amanda Lund, Shaun Diston, and Matt Gourley, to improvise a story set in Palm Springs. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).

A Craft Fair (w/ Caitlin Gill, Tony Rodriguez, Joan Ford, Steve Szlaga) Jun 27, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins is proud of his listeners on today's Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is stand-up comedian Caitlin Gill! Caitlin chats about what style concept she's always wanted to try, living in the basement of Bobcat Goldthwait, and her experience under the influence of mushrooms. Then, they are joined by improvisers Tony Rodriguez, Joan Ford, and Steve Szlaga, to improvise a story set in A Craft Fair. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Akron, OH (w/ Cameron Esposito, Rhea Butcher, Chad Westbrook, Ryan Barton, Chris Grace) Jun 24, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins is confident in welcoming back everyone to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guests are comedy couple Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher of Take My Wife! They chat about why you shouldn't watch TV in the morning, Emilio Estevez's relatives, and what the musicals about their lives would be called. Then, they are joined by improvisers Chad Westbrook, Ryan Barton, and Chris Grace to improvise a story set in Akron, OH. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

Parrot Jungle, A Parrot-Only Zoo in Miami, FL (w/ Natalie Morales, Mano Agapion, Jiavani Linayao, Oscar Montoya) Jun 17, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes everyone back as Pride Month continues on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is Natalie Morales of Parks and Recreation! Natalie chats about why her favorite teacher has changed over time, being given Pepsi and condensed milk as a child to gain weight, and a story about the hottest teacher at her school. Then, they are joined by improvisers Mano Agapion, Jiavani Linayao, and Oscar Montoya, to improvise a story set in Parrot Jungle, A Parrot-Only Zoo in Miami, FL. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ).

Downey, CA (w/ Drew Tarver) Jun 10, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes his listeners back to the professional show known as Spontaneanation! This week, Paul's special guest and SOLE improvisor is Spontaneanation's good friend Drew Tarver! Drew chats about his very very happiest memory from childhood, naming the villain of his Lego town "Vagina" as a kid, and moving to New York to work on a new show "The Other Two." They then improvise a story set in Downey, CA. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).

Coachella VIP (w/ Stephanie Beatriz, Ally Beardsley, Travis Coles, Kimia Behpoornia) Jun 04, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all to the beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Stephanie Beatriz of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and BoJack Horseman! Stephanie chats about whether she would date Nicole Byer (the previous guest on the show), negging being an automatic turn off when she was dating, and the difficulty of sharing custody with her old dog Banjo with her ex. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ally Beardsley, Travis Coles, and Kimia Behpoornia, to improvise a story set at Coachella VIP. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

SF Sketchfest Tribute to Paul F. Tompkins May 28, 2018

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On a bonus episode of Spontaneanation, we proudly present the SF Sketchfest Tribute to Paul F. Tompkins featuring Matt Gourley, Ben Acker, Rhea Butcher, John Hodgman, Eban Schletter, and The Workjuice Players. Enjoy!

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Times Square New York City (w/ Nicole Byer, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Lyric Lewis) May 20, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins is reunited with his listeners on Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is comedian/improviser Nicole Byer of Nailed It! and Loosely Exactly Nicole! Nicole chats about who she would kill first if The Purge were real, why she would want to live in the world of the movie Ghost, and everyone always trying to get her into Star Wars. Then, they are joined by improvisers and A.P. Bio cast mates Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, and Lyric Lewis, to improvise a story set at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Times Square, New York City. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).

The Price Is Right (w/ Allen Maldonado, Nyima Funk, Maribeth Monroe, Jaime Moyer) May 13, 2018

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Paul F. Tompkins is the mysterious voice that welcomes all back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor Allen Maldonado of The Last OG! Allen chats about what he would have his evil twin do if he had one, his mother having his family go on The Price Is Right on their 18th birthday, and a string of bad luck events that started and ended with car accidents. Then, they are joined by improvisers Nyima Funk, Maribeth Monroe, and Jaime Moyer, to improvise a story set at The Price Is Right. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: PFT).