Paul F. Tompkins

Samm Levine

Rhett Miller

Cole and Vanessa say goodbye after six wonderful years with this final Pop My Culture episode, live from the 16th Annual SF Sketchfest presented by Audible. Join them and special guests Paul F. Tompkins ("Spontaneanation"), Samm Levine ("Freaks and Geeks") and Rhett Miller (The Old 97's) as they discuss the best and worst moments of 2016 and answer one final pissed-off wizard question. Our thanks to Nerdist for giving us a home and all of you for listening over the years!

Cole and Vanessa say goodbye after six wonderful years with this final Pop My Culture episode, live from the 16th Annual SF Sketchfest presented by Audible. Join them and special guests Paul F. Tompkins ("Spontaneanation"), Samm Levine ("Freaks and Geeks") and Rhett Miller (The Old 97's) as they discuss the best and worst moments of 2016 and answer one final pissed-off wizard question. Our thanks to Nerdist for giving us a home and all of you for listening over the years!

PMC 213: The Final Episode with Paul F. Tompkins, Samm Levine and Rhett Miller (Live from SF Sketchfest)

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness ("Criminal Minds") chats with Cole and Vanessa about awards screeners, La La Land, Hidden Figures, Scientology DVDs, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, musicals, Mr. Rogers, Penelope Garcia fanfic, bringing Batman to get out of a citation, Casey Stratton, Harriet the Spy, Diani and Devine Meet The Apocalypse and Kirsten's two line pilot opportunity. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first classic film noir film you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Diani and Devine postcard signed by Kirsten!

Kirsten Vangsness ("Criminal Minds") chats with Cole and Vanessa about awards screeners, La La Land, Hidden Figures, Scientology DVDs, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, musicals, Mr. Rogers, Penelope Garcia fanfic, bringing Batman to get out of a citation, Casey Stratton, Harriet the Spy, Diani and Devine Meet The Apocalypse and Kirsten's two line pilot opportunity. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first classic film noir film you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Diani and Devine postcard signed by Kirsten!

PMC 212: Kirsten Vangsness

Brian Huskey

Brian Huskey ("Childrens Hospital," "Another Period") chats with Cole and Vanessa about People of Earth, Lindsay Lohan's new accent, The Cubs historic win, a female James Bond, The Monkees, Sally Field, Monster in a Wheelchair, Mr. Neighbor's House, animal birthing, The New Zoo Review and Brian's new alter ego Brian Bichon.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first thing you binge watched) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Brian Huskey ("Childrens Hospital," "Another Period") chats with Cole and Vanessa about People of Earth, Lindsay Lohan's new accent, The Cubs historic win, a female James Bond, The Monkees, Sally Field, Monster in a Wheelchair, Mr. Neighbor's House, animal birthing, The New Zoo Review and Brian's new alter ego Brian Bichon.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first thing you binge watched) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 211: Brian Huskey

Toby Huss

Toby Huss ("The Adventures of Pete and Pete," "Halt and Catch Fire") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Millie Bobbie Brown, Mike Judge, paper routes, punk rock, the origins of Artie the Strongest Man in the World, typing games, Bob Forehead, bartending at the Knitting Factory, Big Mike, cannibal hobos and big-crotch long johns. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first computer you ever had) on our website for a chance to win an "Adventures of Pete and Pete" 20 Year Reunion poster from SF Sketchfest signed by Toby, Danny Tamberelli, Michael C. Maronna, Rick Gomez, Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb!

Toby Huss ("The Adventures of Pete and Pete," "Halt and Catch Fire") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Millie Bobbie Brown, Mike Judge, paper routes, punk rock, the origins of Artie the Strongest Man in the World, typing games, Bob Forehead, bartending at the Knitting Factory, Big Mike, cannibal hobos and big-crotch long johns. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first computer you ever had) on our website for a chance to win an "Adventures of Pete and Pete" 20 Year Reunion poster from SF Sketchfest signed by Toby, Danny Tamberelli, Michael C. Maronna, Rick Gomez, Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb!

PMC 210: Toby Huss

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas ("To Die For," "Cape Fear") chats with Cole and Vanessa about TCM's Trailblazing Women, Manhattan Punchline, Katherine Bigelow, Melvyn Douglas, Billy Wilder, Anne Baxter, background actors, top-loading VCRs, Richard Dreyfuss, Jam, Albert Brooks, The Late Bloomer, West Coast vs. East Coast indie films and Illeana's hippie childhood.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first comedy record you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Ghost World DVD signed by Illeana, and a copy of her book "I Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories from a Life Lived In and Out of the Movies," which comes to paperback on October 8th!

Illeana Douglas ("To Die For," "Cape Fear") chats with Cole and Vanessa about TCM's Trailblazing Women, Manhattan Punchline, Katherine Bigelow, Melvyn Douglas, Billy Wilder, Anne Baxter, background actors, top-loading VCRs, Richard Dreyfuss, Jam, Albert Brooks, The Late Bloomer, West Coast vs. East Coast indie films and Illeana's hippie childhood.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first comedy record you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Ghost World DVD signed by Illeana, and a copy of her book "I Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories from a Life Lived In and Out of the Movies," which comes to paperback on October 8th!

PMC 209: Illeana Douglas

Andre Gower

Ryan Lambert

Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert (stars of "The Monster Squad") chat with Cole and Vanessa about Justin Bieber's deleted Instagram account, Kids Incorporated, Square One Television, Peter Scolari, With or Without You, The E.T. Atari cartridges, Summer Olympics, Curling, Circus of the Stars, and Andre's bad-ass celebrity BMX biker team. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first Atari game you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Monster Squad Blu-Ray signed by Andre and Ryan!

Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert (stars of "The Monster Squad") chat with Cole and Vanessa about Justin Bieber's deleted Instagram account, Kids Incorporated, Square One Television, Peter Scolari, With or Without You, The E.T. Atari cartridges, Summer Olympics, Curling, Circus of the Stars, and Andre's bad-ass celebrity BMX biker team. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first Atari game you were into) on our website for a chance to win a Monster Squad Blu-Ray signed by Andre and Ryan!

PMC 208: Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert

Mary Doodles

Epic Lloyd (aka Lloyd Ahlquist, "Epic Rap Battles of History") and Mary Doodles (aka Mary Gutfleisch) chat with Cole and Vanessa about Stranger Things, Pokemon Go madness, Falcor the Luck Dragon, Vidcon, Emmy Noms, Gelflings, the Netflix model, costume shopping and staring at your phones. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first YouTube or viral video you can remember being really into) on our website for a chance to win a signed copy of Lloyd's new EP "HERE." Also leave your answer on our website and tweet it to  @marydoodles &amp; @pmcpodcast with the hashtag #PopMyDoodles for a chance to win an original drawing by Mary based upon your answer!

Epic Lloyd (aka Lloyd Ahlquist, "Epic Rap Battles of History") and Mary Doodles (aka Mary Gutfleisch) chat with Cole and Vanessa about Stranger Things, Pokemon Go madness, Falcor the Luck Dragon, Vidcon, Emmy Noms, Gelflings, the Netflix model, costume shopping and staring at your phones. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first YouTube or viral video you can remember being really into) on our website for a chance to win a signed copy of Lloyd's new EP "HERE." Also leave your answer on our website and tweet it to  @marydoodles &amp; @pmcpodcast with the hashtag #PopMyDoodles for a chance to win an original drawing by Mary based upon your answer!

PMC 207: Epic Lloyd and Mary Doodles

Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis ("MadTV," "Supermansion") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Hiddleswift, the Ladybusters, James Bond, Jurassicverse, Aeropostale jeans, a pubic dress, meeting Jeff Goldblum, Tarzan, Beyonce, Game of Thrones and going through the program at The Groundlings. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first article of clothing you loved and wore the crap out of) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Lyric Lewis ("MadTV," "Supermansion") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Hiddleswift, the Ladybusters, James Bond, Jurassicverse, Aeropostale jeans, a pubic dress, meeting Jeff Goldblum, Tarzan, Beyonce, Game of Thrones and going through the program at The Groundlings. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first article of clothing you loved and wore the crap out of) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 206: Lyric Lewis

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones (stand-up special "Burning the Light" premieres on HBO June 2nd) chats with Cole and Vanessa about Harambe the gorilla, Mr. Holland's Set List, Wes Anderson, Gwyneth Paltrow's 15k solid-gold dildo, Ellen, writing material, Baz Luhrmann, The Bridgetown Comedy Fest and near fisticuffs over Fantastic Mr. Fox. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first album that you could listen to straight through without skipping a song) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Quincy Jones (stand-up special "Burning the Light" premieres on HBO June 2nd) chats with Cole and Vanessa about Harambe the gorilla, Mr. Holland's Set List, Wes Anderson, Gwyneth Paltrow's 15k solid-gold dildo, Ellen, writing material, Baz Luhrmann, The Bridgetown Comedy Fest and near fisticuffs over Fantastic Mr. Fox. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first album that you could listen to straight through without skipping a song) on our website for a chance to win a comfy Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 205: Quincy Jones

Rick Overton

Rick Overton ("Groundhog Day," "Willow") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Trump, the YACHT fake sex tape, Prince and David Bowie, "Chard Underton," Money Run, Jules Verne, kilts, The Informant, improvising and Rick's early involvement with Andy Kaufman. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first movie that had special effects that blew you away) on our website for a chance to win a Willow Blu-Ray signed by Rick!

Rick Overton ("Groundhog Day," "Willow") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Trump, the YACHT fake sex tape, Prince and David Bowie, "Chard Underton," Money Run, Jules Verne, kilts, The Informant, improvising and Rick's early involvement with Andy Kaufman. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first movie that had special effects that blew you away) on our website for a chance to win a Willow Blu-Ray signed by Rick!

PMC 204: Rick Overton

Pop My Culture is a weekly-ish podcast hosted by comedic actors and improvisers Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland. Join these two entertainment nerds and their special guests as they discuss movies, music, television, celebrity gossip, etc. without all those pesky “serious” topics like politics, religion and the environment. I mean, you can tune into Fresh Air for that. We’ll just tackle the trivial watercooler stuff, ok?

THE MOST FUN YOU'LL HAVE AT THE MOVIES!

My absolute favorite podcast, comedy or otherwise!!

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Pop My Culture Podcast

Jodie Sweetin

Jodie Sweetin ("Full House") goofs off with Cole and Vanessa on Kim and Kanye's trademarked baby name, American Idol, Game of Thrones, Hollywood Squares, San Francisco, catch phrases, being Greek, The Goonies, double denim, Supermarket Sweep, Comet the Dog, Bob Saget, Urkel, Fozzie Bear, and the sad world of Kimmie Gibbler. Leave your answer to the firsts question (The first embarrassing hairstyle or bad haircut you got) on our website for a chance to win a Full House season 1 DVD signed by Jodie and past guest Dave Coulier!

Jodie Sweetin ("Full House") goofs off with Cole and Vanessa on Kim and Kanye's trademarked baby name, American Idol, Game of Thrones, Hollywood Squares, San Francisco, catch phrases, being Greek, The Goonies, double denim, Supermarket Sweep, Comet the Dog, Bob Saget, Urkel, Fozzie Bear, and the sad world of Kimmie Gibbler.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (The first embarrassing hairstyle or bad haircut you got) on our website for a chance to win a Full House season 1 DVD signed by Jodie and past guest Dave Coulier!

PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin

Jim Rash

Jim Rash (Dean Pelton from "Community" and co-writer of "The Descendants") joins Cole and Vanessa for their first podcast of 2012! They chat about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, shortstop playing chimpanzees, controlling the world's bees, Sky High, The Golden Globes, Nicholas Sparks flicks, The Enabler, practical jokester George Clooney, Cybill, terrible auditions, saving [...]

Jim Rash (Dean Pelton from "Community" and co-writer of "The Descendants") joins Cole and Vanessa for their first podcast of 2012! They chat about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, shortstop playing chimpanzees, controlling the world's bees, Sky High, The Golden Globes, Nicholas Sparks flicks, The Enabler, practical jokester George Clooney, Cybill, terrible auditions, saving [...]

PMC 63: Jim Rash

Returning guests Tony Hale ("Arrested Development"), Rob Paulsen ("Animaniacs"), Meredith Salenger ("The Journey of Natty Gann"), Paul F. Tompkins (The Pod F. Tompkast) and James Urbaniak ("The Venture Brothers") join Cole and Vanessa for part one of this special look back at the year that was 2011. Wine and conversation flow freely as each guest [...]

PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011

Paul Scheer

Cole, Vanessa and sublime sketcheteer Paul Scheer ("Human Giant," "The League") talk Conan's return, Yo Gabba Gabba, Sexy Beast scenery-chewing, working with Jack McBrayer, getting fired from Meet Dave, Hot Air Balloon Cops, Cameron Diaz spoiling The Box at Comic-Con, catch phrases, Children's Hospital, the new Tron, Respecto Montalbon, Weird Al's In 3D, Titus Welliver's [...]

PMC 29: Paul Scheer

Felicia Day ("The Guild," "Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Geek &amp; Sundry, Joss Whedon, Leisure Suit Larry, L.A. Noire, Tabletop, Snooki's fake baby doll, Yoda, The Sims, programming for the internet, "Goosters," disgusting cereal milk, bedazzled tentacles, a live game of MASH, and Felicia's audition for...yup...The Olsen Twins! Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first video game you can remember passing) on our website for a chance to win a Dr. Horrible DVD signed by Felicia!

Felicia Day ("The Guild," "Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Geek &amp; Sundry, Joss Whedon, Leisure Suit Larry, L.A. Noire, Tabletop, Snooki's fake baby doll, Yoda, The Sims, programming for the internet, "Goosters," disgusting cereal milk, bedazzled tentacles, a live game of MASH, and Felicia's audition for...yup...The Olsen Twins! Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first video game you can remember passing) on our website for a chance to win a Dr. Horrible DVD signed by Felicia!

PMC 75: Felicia Day

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes ("The Princess Bride," "Robin Hood: Men In Tights," "Saw," "Twister") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Andre the Giant, Rob Reiner's Hibachi grill, sword fighting with Bob Anderson, watching Billy Crystal work, live LACMA reads, William Goldman, Rodents of Unusual Size, Christopher Guest, Errol Flynn, Fat Albert impressions, Treasure Island and writing his new memoir! Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first pirate-related thing you were into) on our website for a chance to win a spectacular Princess Bride poster signed by Cary!   Pre-order Cary's book "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from The Making of The Princess Bride" (out October 14th from Simon &amp; Schuster) on Amazon and follow Cary on Twitter @Cary_Elwes

Cary Elwes ("The Princess Bride," "Robin Hood: Men In Tights," "Saw," "Twister") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Andre the Giant, Rob Reiner's Hibachi grill, sword fighting with Bob Anderson, watching Billy Crystal work, live LACMA reads, William Goldman, Rodents of Unusual Size, Christopher Guest, Errol Flynn, Fat Albert impressions, Treasure Island and writing his new memoir! Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first pirate-related thing you were into) on our website for a chance to win a spectacular Princess Bride poster signed by Cary! Pre-order Cary's book "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from The Making of The Princess Bride" (out October 14th from Simon &amp; Schuster) on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/As-You-Wish-Inconceivable-Princess/dp/1476764026/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410985561&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=as+you+wish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and follow Cary on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Cary_Elwes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Cary_Elwes</a>

PMC 159: Cary Elwes

Chris Hardwick

Cole, Vanessa and our favorite Nerdist Chris Hardwick ("Web Soup," "Singled Out") talk Tron, the iPad, remaking Fletch, the Disney Vault, getting naked for Steven Seagal, Lode Runner, Hufflepuff, foul-mouthed kids, Dave Coulier, the Hollywood Squares, demeaning commercial auditions and a super-extreme version of Apple Care.

PMC 05: Chris Hardwick

Jesse Thorn

Jesse Thorn (host of Bullseye/The Sound of Young America and Jordan Jesse Go!) joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Prince Harry's Vegas madness, The Expendables 2, LL Cool J's home invader, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, celebrity sightings, the Avril Lavigne/Chad Kroeger engagement, Kristen Stewart hate T-shirts, A Thousand Clowns, movie tag lines, Dick Dale, and what Downtown Abbey would be like with goofy sound effects added.Leave your answer to the Firsts question (the first hip hop or R&amp;B song you can remember being really into) on our website for a chance to win some cool podcast swag signed by Jesse!

Jesse Thorn (host of Bullseye/The Sound of Young America and Jordan Jesse Go!) joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Prince Harry's Vegas madness, The Expendables 2, LL Cool J's home invader, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, celebrity sightings, the Avril Lavigne/Chad Kroeger engagement, Kristen Stewart hate T-shirts, A Thousand Clowns, movie tag lines, Dick Dale, and what Downtown Abbey would be like with goofy sound effects added.Leave your answer to the Firsts question (the first hip hop or R&amp;B song you can remember being really into) on our website for a chance to win some cool podcast swag signed by Jesse!

PMC 90: Jesse Thorn

Bruce McCulloch

Bruce McCulloch ("The Kids in the Hall") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about trophies, the Michael Jackson Hologram, The Black Keys, residuals, playing women, the origins of Gavin, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Macklemore's unfortunate costume, CatSplosion, the young Rolling Stones, and Cole's lame idea for a nautical themed "Dive Bar."  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first instrument you ever owned, and if you ever got good at it) on our website for a chance to win a Kids in the Hall Season 2 DVD box-set signed by Bruce!

Bruce McCulloch ("The Kids in the Hall") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about trophies, the Michael Jackson Hologram, The Black Keys, residuals, playing women, the origins of Gavin, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Macklemore's unfortunate costume, CatSplosion, the young Rolling Stones, and Cole's lame idea for a nautical themed "Dive Bar."  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first instrument you ever owned, and if you ever got good at it) on our website for a chance to win a Kids in the Hall Season 2 DVD box-set signed by Bruce!

PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch

Judy Greer

Judy Greer ("Arrested Development," "13 Going on 30") charms Cole and Vanessa and chats about Jeff Who Lives At Home, The Descendants, the extended Taco Bell menu, Bayou Billionaire, American Judy, New Orleans vs. Hawaii, the Duplass Brothers, pickled bologna, Madonna parties, re-enacting, Alexander Payne, double dutch, and the incredibly insane zombie Whitney Houston video.Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first 80s-era band or singer you really got into) on our website for a chance to win an Arrested Development Season 1 DVD signed by Judy!

Judy Greer ("Arrested Development," "13 Going on 30") charms Cole and Vanessa and chats about Jeff Who Lives At Home, The Descendants, the extended Taco Bell menu, Bayou Billionaire, American Judy, New Orleans vs. Hawaii, the Duplass Brothers, pickled bologna, Madonna parties, re-enacting, Alexander Payne, double dutch, and the incredibly insane zombie Whitney Houston video.Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first 80s-era band or singer you really got into) on our website for a chance to win an Arrested Development Season 1 DVD signed by Judy!

PMC 72: Judy Greer

Dee Bradley Baker

Richard Horvitz

Maurice LaMarche

Laraine Newman

Janet Varney

A special PMC live from the LAPodcast with a great panel of legendary voice actors! Dee Bradley Baker ("American Dad"), Richard Horvitz ("Invader Zim"), Maurice LaMarche ("Futurama"), Laraine Newman ("Saturday Night Live") and Janet Varney ("The Legend of Korra") join Cole and Vanessa to chat about the voice business, meeting idols, coming up with voices, unusual recording venues and even do some fun script readings as some of their iconic characters.   Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first time you ever performed, publicly or for family) on our website for a chance to win a poster from the event signed by the performers!

A special PMC live from the LAPodcast with a great panel of legendary voice actors! Dee Bradley Baker ("American Dad"), Richard Horvitz ("Invader Zim"), Maurice LaMarche ("Futurama"), Laraine Newman ("Saturday Night Live") and Janet Varney ("The Legend of Korra") join Cole and Vanessa to chat about the voice business, meeting idols, coming up with voices, unusual recording venues and even do some fun script readings as some of their iconic characters. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first time you ever performed, publicly or for family) on our website for a chance to win a poster from the event signed by the performers!

PMC 161: Legends of Voice Acting with Dee Bradley Baker, Richard Horvitz, Maurice LaMarche, Laraine Newman and Janet Varney

Paul Brittain

Paul Brittain ("Saturday Night Live") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Stephen Colbert, the melodica, Apple's new pencil, low stake pranks, breaking down and assembling sets quickly at SNL, IO Chicago, Sex Ed Vincent, squirts vs. splats, stand up on TV and Paul's uncle Bob Newhart.    Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first injury that either landed you in the hospital or left you with a scar) on our website for a chance to win a comfy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Paul Brittain ("Saturday Night Live") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Stephen Colbert, the melodica, Apple's new pencil, low stake pranks, breaking down and assembling sets quickly at SNL, IO Chicago, Sex Ed Vincent, squirts vs. splats, stand up on TV and Paul's uncle Bob Newhart.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first injury that either landed you in the hospital or left you with a scar) on our website for a chance to win a comfy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 188: Paul Brittain

Dana Gould

Jim O'Heir

Kevin Pollak

Returning guests Dana Gould ("The Simpsons), Jim O'Heir ("Parks and Recreation"), Kevin Pollak ("The Usual Suspects") and Jodie Sweetin ("Full House") join Cole and Vanessa for part one of this special look back at the year that was 2013. Wine and conversation flow freely as each guest and the hosts navigate through personal Top 5 lists and argue the merits of their selections.  Leave your personal Top 5 of 2013 on our website for a chance to win a copy of Entertainment Weekly’s The Best and Worst of 2013 issue, signed by all of our guests! Stay tuned for Part 2 — The Worst of 2013, coming soon!

Returning guests Dana Gould ("The Simpsons), Jim O'Heir ("Parks and Recreation"), Kevin Pollak ("The Usual Suspects") and Jodie Sweetin ("Full House") join Cole and Vanessa for part one of this special look back at the year that was 2013. Wine and conversation flow freely as each guest and the hosts navigate through personal Top 5 lists and argue the merits of their selections. Leave your personal Top 5 of 2013 on our website for a chance to win a copy of Entertainment Weekly’s The Best and Worst of 2013 issue, signed by all of our guests! Stay tuned for Part 2 — The Worst of 2013, coming soon!

PMC 136: Pop My Cork (Part 1): The Best of 2013 with Dana Gould, Jim O'Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin

Andy Daly

Andy Daly ("Review with Forrest MacNeil," "Semi-Pro") talks with Cole and Vanessa about the conscious uncoupling of Paltrow and Martin, Kanye &amp; Kim's Vogue cover, Nick Cannon's whitefaced Connor Smallnut, brunch, Christian morning radio, riverboat gamblers, robots, unused camping equipment, coon dog cemeteries, Eastbound and Down, and Andy's bird keeping for an unusual magician. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the fist morning radio program or radio talk show you can remember being into) on our website for a chance to win a cozy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Andy Daly ("Review with Forrest MacNeil," "Semi-Pro") talks with Cole and Vanessa about the conscious uncoupling of Paltrow and Martin, Kanye &amp; Kim's Vogue cover, Nick Cannon's whitefaced Connor Smallnut, brunch, Christian morning radio, riverboat gamblers, robots, unused camping equipment, coon dog cemeteries, Eastbound and Down, and Andy's bird keeping for an unusual magician. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the fist morning radio program or radio talk show you can remember being into) on our website for a chance to win a cozy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 144: Andy Daly

Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford ("Lady Dynamite," "Adventure Time") joins Cole and Vanessa for their special 200th episode! They chat about Waze, that one plant, Mitch Hurwitz, doing comedy for your parents, knock knock jokes, pugs, Kris Jenner's booing at the iHeart80s show, self-help books, puppets, Black Friday shopping and My Cat From Hell.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first pet you fell in love with) on our website and some of your favorite Pop My Culture memories for a chance to win a tour poster for Maria's SF Sketchfest show signed by Maria and some other great schwag!

Maria Bamford ("Lady Dynamite," "Adventure Time") joins Cole and Vanessa for their special 200th episode! They chat about Waze, that one plant, Mitch Hurwitz, doing comedy for your parents, knock knock jokes, pugs, Kris Jenner's booing at the iHeart80s show, self-help books, puppets, Black Friday shopping and My Cat From Hell.  Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first pet you fell in love with) on our website and some of your favorite Pop My Culture memories for a chance to win a tour poster for Maria's SF Sketchfest show signed by Maria and some other great schwag!

PMC 200: Maria Bamford

Lauren Lapkus

Chris Alvarado

Lauren Lapkus ("Orange is the New Black”, “Jurassic World”) and Chris Alvarado (Second City's Undateable) join Cole and Vanessa to chat about Comic Con, Biz Markie, breakdance battles, Freddie Prinz Jr. vs. Keifer Sutherland, Topless maids, Kyra Sedgewick, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Keanu Reeves, The Newlywed Game, The Real Housewives, binge watching, and "the cat from Puss n' Boots."   Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first comic strip you were into) on our website for a chance to win a comfy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Lauren Lapkus ("Orange is the New Black”, “Jurassic World”) and Chris Alvarado (Second City's Undateable) join Cole and Vanessa to chat about Comic Con, Biz Markie, breakdance battles, Freddie Prinz Jr. vs. Keifer Sutherland, Topless maids, Kyra Sedgewick, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Keanu Reeves, The Newlywed Game, The Real Housewives, binge watching, and "the cat from Puss n' Boots." Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first comic strip you were into) on our website for a chance to win a comfy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Kathleen Rose Perkins ("Episodes") joins Cole and Vanessa to talk about Adele's pregnancy, Katie Holmes' Scientology stalkers, Game of Thrones, John Pankow, musicals, Bristol Palin's Life is a Tripp, Matt LeBlanc, Alf, 33, dirty It's A Wonderful Life, One Man Two Guvnors, Diablo Cody's new movie, Ted Danson, and the longest conversation ever about The Secret of My Success.Leave your answer to the firsts question (What was the first time you got in trouble and were sent to the Principal's Office, and what did you do?) on our website for a chance to win a snuggly Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Kathleen Rose Perkins ("Episodes") joins Cole and Vanessa to talk about Adele's pregnancy, Katie Holmes' Scientology stalkers, Game of Thrones, John Pankow, musicals, Bristol Palin's Life is a Tripp, Matt LeBlanc, Alf, 33, dirty It's A Wonderful Life, One Man Two Guvnors, Diablo Cody's new movie, Ted Danson, and the longest conversation ever about The Secret of My Success.Leave your answer to the firsts question (What was the first time you got in trouble and were sent to the Principal's Office, and what did you do?) on our website for a chance to win a snuggly Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 85: Kathleen Rose Perkins

Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson ("VEEP", "The Office") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about the loss of Robin Williams, the Kardashian burglaries, TV show theme songs, TSA agentry, The Snorks, weird audition rooms, the Seinfeld legacy, Kanye West, Weird Al's chart topper, Luther, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay, NerdHQ, Noah Ritter and Cole's so-so Al Jarreau.   Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first action figure you can remember buying) on our website for a chance to win a comfy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Sam Richardson ("VEEP", "The Office") joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about the loss of Robin Williams, the Kardashian burglaries, TV show theme songs, TSA agentry, The Snorks, weird audition rooms, the Seinfeld legacy, Kanye West, Weird Al's chart topper, Luther, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay, NerdHQ, Noah Ritter and Cole's so-so Al Jarreau. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first action figure you can remember buying) on our website for a chance to win a comfy new Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 156: Sam Richardson

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins ("Pitch Perfect," "Best in Show") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Seth Rogen vs. Justin Bieber, weird Craigslist ads, Hitchcock's The Birds, Disneyworld's Test Track, the Cups song, Shape Magazine, airplane film cuts, Shi Tzus, the Dartmoor Zoological Park, The Kingston Trio, Canada, being Oprah and the beauty of improv.   Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first choir you were a part of) on our website for a chance to win a "Best in Show" DVD signed by Michael!

John Michael Higgins ("Pitch Perfect," "Best in Show") chats with Cole and Vanessa about Seth Rogen vs. Justin Bieber, weird Craigslist ads, Hitchcock's The Birds, Disneyworld's Test Track, the Cups song, Shape Magazine, airplane film cuts, Shi Tzus, the Dartmoor Zoological Park, The Kingston Trio, Canada, being Oprah and the beauty of improv. Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first choir you were a part of) on our website for a chance to win a "Best in Show" DVD signed by Michael!

PMC 147: John Michael Higgins

Daniel O'Brien

Soren Bowie

Daniel O'Brien and Soren Bowie (stars of Cracked.com's "After Hours") join Cole and Vanessa to chat about Paisley the Prosti-Tot, six degrees of Kevin Bacon, Battleship and board game movies, the proper pronunciation of "Mario," Teddy Ruxpin, breast milk, the Mayan Calendar, Yo Momma, family lineage, hip-hoperas, Pop Culture Battle Royales, and Cole's dead-on impression of Jodie Foster.Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first breakfast cereal you can remember calling your favorite) on our website for a chance to win a Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

Daniel O'Brien and Soren Bowie (stars of <a href="http://Cracked.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cracked.com</a>'s "After Hours") join Cole and Vanessa to chat about Paisley the Prosti-Tot, six degrees of Kevin Bacon, Battleship and board game movies, the proper pronunciation of "Mario," Teddy Ruxpin, breast milk, the Mayan Calendar, Yo Momma, family lineage, hip-hoperas, Pop Culture Battle Royales, and Cole's dead-on impression of Jodie Foster.Leave your answer to the firsts question (the first breakfast cereal you can remember calling your favorite) on our website for a chance to win a Pop My Culture T-Shirt!

PMC 77: Daniel O'Brien and Soren Bowie

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