Trends With Benefits

Comedian, writer, and TWB superfan Ben Cassil (Is This The Movie?, Convince Me, Totally Rad with Alyssa Sabo, LoserLebrities) joins us to talk about the Spice Girls reuniting, the Eye of Sauron being visible in San Francisco for Halloween, and a rockstar Duck. We offer advice on a reasonable amount of time to spend with a non-romantic friend in Ask Agata and check in on the anger level in Angry Birds during July’s Funny Pages. Also, hoedowns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our funny friends Alan Eagney and Anastasia Vigo return to talk about Pringles instant ramen, Little Caesars allegedly selling DiGiorno pizzas, and Agata and Anastasia's brand new basketball podcast Dunktown. We also give a Seattle listener dating advice in Ask Agata and encounter a cute white cat in Snow Sez during July’s Funny Pages. Also, hoedowns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, writer, actor, friend Katelyn Hempstead (Lizard People podcast) joins us to talk about conspiracy theories, the return of Banksy, LaCroix facing a lawsuit, and moth memes. We also give a listener snake advice in Ask Agata and check in with the teens in FoxTrot during July’s Funny Pages. Also, hoedowns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer/performer/funny dude Matt Apodaca (Candy Dinner Podcast, UCB-LA teams PONY and Mama) joins us to talk about Zendaya is Meechee, Will Smith bungee jumping out of a helicopter for his 50th birthday, Dunkin’ Donuts changing its name, and a Jeopardy! contestant who proposes to his girlfriend in the middle of the game. Plus, we help out a tall listener with their clothing dilemma in Ask Agata and we get a blast from the past as we read Garfield Classics during July’s Funny Pages. Also, hoedowns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian/actor/friend Billy Ritter joins us to get acquainted with Robo Laura Hall and to talk about Alex Trebek’s beard, a curious lion that jumps onto a safari car, and airport security trays carrying more germs than toilets. Plus, we offer a listener advice on starting a pasta podcast in Ask Agata and we hang with Luann once again during July’s Funny Pages. Also, hoedowns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self proclaimed “cactress” Miranda Rae Hart (The Justin Timberlake Show, Shimmy) stays on script as she joins us to talk about musicals, Disneyland serving alcohol to the public for the first time since opening, a reception desk at a hotel in Tokyo being run by dinosaur robots, and the fear of closely-packed holes. Plus, we offer a listener advice on surprising your in-laws with marijuana in Ask Agata and we check in with Lola during July’s Funny Pages. Also, hoedowns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The very funny and nice Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) joins us to talk about the #SnootChallenge, Canada’s giant Rubik’s cube, and the delicious-looking smoked watermelon. Plus, we offer reader advice on getting gifts from grandma in A... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christopher Robin (Alyssa Sabo) visits us from The Hundred Acre Wood for his first interview to talk about his latest film Christopher Robin, his many discoveries that were stolen, and the truth about Winnie-the-Pooh. We also talk about ... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The incredibly talented actor/improviser Mary Anthony (UCB-LA Harold team Leroy, Fashion Show at Lunch, Swimming Lessons) joins us to celebrate our 69th episode! We talk about the Moviepass demise, offer a listener advice on their signif... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Woman about town Liz Reichelt (UCB Mess Hall team Rumple, New Hotdog) joins us for another hot episode to talk about plane bae, the last Blockbuster left standing, man with the world’s longest fingernails cutting them off after 66 years,... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Very special guest David Brandyn (UCB-LA Maude Team Thirst Trap) makes his podcast debut with us to talk about the Whitney documentary, his time as a tambourine champion, an Ontario man asking $29.00 for a 6-year-old McDonald’s cheesebur... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our funny friend Andy Kneis returns for a #AndyEdition episode of TWB! We talk about Dunkin’ Donuts’ donut fries, how Science’s dream of swapping people’s heads may one day be a reality and another very dirty trend. Plus, we offer listen... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our funny pal Alan Santiago joins us to talk about Wendy’s mixtape, Lobster and Waffles, and Toad and Toadette holding hands. Plus, we offer listener advice on phones getting in the way of a relationship in Ask Agata, we check in with Ga... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our very nice friends Nahreen Tarzi and Canan Tasci from the 2-woman sketch duo M.E. So Funny (Middle-Easterns So Funny) join us in-studio to discuss 90s rom-coms, the new earth-conscious trend plogging, and Miss Piggy’s attempts to cras... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The very funny Carmen Christopher (Little Banks on Wall Street, The Chris Gethard Show, The Special Without Brett Davis) joins us to talk about starting the overalls trend, a guy proposing at a Black Panther screening, Hoodclips, and the... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Funny comedian friend Ryan Cownie joins us for our Big Football Sunday party! We talk Halftime holograms, call foul on the sloth referee at the Puppy Bowl, and get squeaky clean with Shower Rat. Plus, we help a forgetful fan in Ask Agata... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our funny friend and master composer Andrew Clotworthy joins us via the computer to talk about the Phillie Phanatic, what inspired him to make our beautiful theme song, and deep fried memes. We also talk about Somebody Touch My Spaghett,... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Improviser/actor/cape specialist Elle Eckley (I’m Susan) joins us to talk about Justin Bieber reading the bible shirtless, Popeye’s Ghost Pepper Wings, and the world’s most expensive Vodka that was stolen from a Danish bar. Also, we offe... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whimsical entrepreneur Lisa Frank (Alyssa Sabo) joins us for her very first podcast to talk about where she got the idea for her beautiful colorful folders, a couple naming their first child after Olive Garden, and to read some of her ne... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and performer Aman Adumer (Arcade Currency, Leroy) joins us for a special spoOoky edition of TWB to talk about living his best life in Denver, a dog that hoards money so she can pay treats for herself, and Twitter shipping Pennywi... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.