SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

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Airport Dec 25, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins wishes listeners a very Merry Christmas on Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guests are The WorkJuice Players aka Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Little Janet Varney. Everyone then shares which exotic pet they would choose between a Macaw, Tortoise, Boa, and Alpaca. Then, they all improvise a story set in an Airport. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought to you by Leesa.com (www.leesa.com/PFT). San Francisco: Spontaneanation will be LIVE at the Marines Memorial Theatre on Friday, January 12th at 10pm as part of San Francisco SketchFest! For tickets go to www.paulftompkins.com/live

Perry's Nut House in Belfast, Maine Dec 18, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes sweater weather loving listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special return guest/author/humorist is John Hodgman! John chats about whether he knows his neighbors or if he tries to avoid them, humor stories set in Maine Bert & I, and his new book Vacationland. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ego Nwodim and Jaime Moyer, to improvise a story set in Perrys Nut House in Belfast, Maine. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! San Francisco: Spontaneanation will be LIVE at the Marines Memorial Theatre on Friday, January 12th at 10pm as part of San Francisco SketchFest! For tickets go to www.paulftompkins.com/live

A Dance Club In Reykjavik Dec 11, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes time traveling listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guest is comedian and fellow Earwolf podcaster Negin Farsad of Fake the Nation! Negin chats about whether shes ever had a religious experience, a moment in which she was hysterically laughing with friends in Paris, and having car blindness. Then, they are joined by improvisers Mark McConville, Nancy Hayden, and Donna Brookbanks, to improvise a story set in A Dance Club In Reykjavik. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! San Francisco: Spontaneanation will be LIVE at the Marines Memorial Theatre on Friday, January 12th at 10pm as part of San Francisco SketchFest! For tickets go to www.paulftompkins.com/live This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon, Second City Training Center, Improv Nation by Sam Wasson, and Leesa.com.

The Belly of a Whale Dec 04, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guests are Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo, editors and co-founders of Reductress! Beth and Sarah chat about whether or not theyve ever stolen anything, being propositioned by an older man while bagging groceries as a teenager, and the one time babysitting for a mother who got accusatory when she asked how they knew her child was constipated. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ryan Gaul, Amanda Lund, and Jordan Black, to improvise a story set in The Belly of a Whale. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! San Francisco: Spontaneanation will be LIVE at the Marines Memorial Theatre on Friday, January 12th at 10pm as part of San Francisco SketchFest! For tickets go to www.paulftompkins.com/live

Family Owned Bike Shop Nov 27, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins uses the sound of his voice to welcome listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special return guest is Matt Besser of improv4humans! Matt chats about what his favorite ancient civilization is and why, the thrill of looking for shards in Santa Fe as a child, and the abandoned theme park Dogpatch USA. Then, they are joined by improvisers Craig Cackowski, Little Janet Varney, and Maya Deshmukh, to improvise a story set in a Family Owned Bike Shop. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! San Francisco: Spontaneanation will be LIVE at the Marines Memorial Theatre on Friday, January 12th at 10pm as part of San Francisco SketchFest! For tickets go to www.paulftompkins.com/live

A Night Club In Chicago Nov 20, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies, gentlemen, and everything in between back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guests are fellow Earwolf hosts Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino of Off Book! Jessica and Zach chat about what flaw in their character has been most beneficial to their life, meeting as part of a freestyle rap improv group, and Jess performing a concert version of Cats the Musical at midnight at The Rock at Northwestern University. Jessica, Zach, and Paul then improvise a story set in A Night Club In Chicago. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought to you by Leesa.com (www.leesa.com/PFT).

A Haunted Hotel Nov 13, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins takes a pause to listen to the music before welcoming listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guest is musician and composer Hrishikesh Hirway of Song Exploder and The West Wing Weekly podcasts! Hrishikesh chats about who was his favorite author as a teen and why, recently letting go of all his childhood possessions, and what were his Lego masterpieces as a kid. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shaun Diston, Carl Tart, and Ego Nwodim, to improvise a story set in A Haunted Hotel. 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) and Second City Training Center (www.secondcity.com/TC).

Hardware Store Nov 06, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners from around the world back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special return guest Oscar Nunez of The Office and People of Earth! Oscar chats about the best gift he received from his mom, falling off a bike while training for a triathlon, and his parents telling him all about the movies they would go out to see. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shulie Cowen and Matt Gourley, to improvise a story set at a Hardware Store. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought to you by Indochino (www.indochino.com code: PFT).

High School Reunion Oct 30, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners to a spoOoky edition of Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guest return guest and first 4-time guest is Busy Philipps of HBOs Vice Principals! Busy chats about the one kind of cuisine she would eat her entire life, her daughter Birdies admiration of cruises, and being overshadowed at her 10 year high school reunion by her high school rival. Then, they are joined by improvisers Ryan Gaul, Tawny Newsome, and Sarah Burns, to improvise a story set at a High School Reunion. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is brought to you by Leesa.com (www.leesa.com/PFT).

South Street Philadelphia Oct 23, 2017

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Paul F. Tompkins arrives a bit late but just on time to welcome everyone to Spontaneanation! This time out, Pauls special guest is Ana Ortiz of Devious Maids! They chat about at what moment did Ana feel the most adult, hookers breaking into her apartment in Philadelphia, and her experiences being thrown out of bars. Then, they are joined by improvisers Carla Cackowski, Eugene Cordero, and Ryan Gaul, to improvise a story set at South Street Philadelphia. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

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