SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins

SPONTANEANATION WITH PAUL F. TOMPKINS is a completely improvised show, from monologue to interview to narrative sketch. Join Paul, his special guests, his incredibly talented improviser friends, and accompanist Eban Schletter for an hour of comedy that none of them ever see coming.

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204 episodes
Updated Jan 21, 2019
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Jan 21, 2019 · 1 hr 38 min
Charleston, South Carolina (w/ Busy Philipps, Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston, Amanda Lund, Tawny Newsome, Colleen Smith, Carl Tart, Little Janet Varney, Jean Villepique)
Paul F. Tompkins says hello and goodbye on this edition of Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's very special guest is Spontaneanation's first and final guest, Busy Philipps of Busy Tonight! They chat about what Busy's themed restaurant would be and why. Then, they are joined by improvisers Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston, Amanda Lund, Tawny Newsome, Colleen Smith, Carl Tart, Little Janet Varney, and Jean Villepique, to improvise a story set in Charleston, South Carolina. 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 ).
Jan 13, 2019 · 1 hr 11 min
The Jail Underneath Disneyland (w/ Eban Schletter, Sarah Burns, Nyima Funk, Victor Yerrid)
Paul F. Tompkins pleases theme song rippers on this week's Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's very special guest is Spontaneanation's own Eban Schletter! Then, they are joined by improvisers Sarah Burns, Nyima Funk, and Victor Yerrid, to improvise a story set in The Jail Underneath Disneyland. 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 ).
Jan 6, 2019 · 1 hr
In a Magician's Apartment (w/ Open Mike Eagle, Ally Beardsley, Chris Grace, Jacquis Neal)
Paul F. Tompkins has some fun laughing and welcoming listeners back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle! Then, they are joined by improvisers Ally Beardsley, Chris Grace, and Jacquis Neal, to improvise a story set In a Magician's Apartment. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/PFT code: PFT), Palm ( www.palm.com ), and Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
Dec 30, 2018 · 1 hr 11 min
A New Year's Day Brunch at a Hotel Restaurant (w/ Dave Holmes, Laci Mosley, Oscar Montoya, Santina Muha)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes listeners on the eve of a New Year back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is comedian Dave Holmes of Homophilia! Then, they are joined by improvisers Laci Mosley, Oscar Montoya, and Santina Muha, to improvise a story set at A New Year's Day Brunch at a Hotel Restaurant. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!
Dec 23, 2018 · 1 hr 22 min
Inside the Organist's Room at a Baseball Stadium (w/ The WorkJuice Players: Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Little Janet Varney)
Paul F. Tompkins wishes listeners a very Merry Christmas on a new Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guests are The WorkJuice Players aka Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, and Little Janet Varney. Everyone chats about monkeys they've worked with then improvise a story set Inside the Organist's Room at a Baseball Stadium. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Palm ( www.palm.com ) and The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast.
Dec 16, 2018 · 1 hr
Orlando, Florida: Live from The Bell House (w/ Matt Rogers, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the audience at The Bell House in Brooklyn back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is comedian Matt Rogers of Las Culturistas! Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero and Tawny Newsome, to improvise a story set in Orlando, Florida. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Palm ( www.palm.com ), Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT ), and Robinhood ( SPONT.robinhood.com ).
Dec 9, 2018 · 1 hr 3 min
Parking Lot At A Phish Concert: Live from The Bell House (w/ Natalie Walker, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes theatre patrons and listeners at home back to Spontaneanation live from The Bell House in Brooklyn! This time out, Paul's special guest is singer/actress Natalie Walker! Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero and Tawny Newsome, to improvise a story set at a Parking Lot at a Phish Concert. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, ButcherBox ( www.butcherbox.com/spont code: SPONT), and Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
Dec 2, 2018 · 1 hr 21 min
1910s Home Being Renovated In Hudson River Valley (w/ Erin Gibson, Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Gary Anthony Williams)
Paul F. Tompkins loves that he caught you listening to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special return guest is Erin Gibson of Throwing Shade! Erin chats about which weapon she would prefer be used to kill her, why ghosts aren't afraid of technology, and Michael Myers being too cool to run. Then, they are joined by improvisers Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, and Gary Anthony Williams, to improvise a story set at a 1910s Home Being Renovated In Hudson River Valley. 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 ).
Nov 25, 2018 · 1 hr 16 min
Hospital Parking Lot (w/ Patti Harrison, Shulie Cowen, Chad Westbrook, Ify Nwadiwe)
Paul F. Tompkins cries tears of joy as he welcomes everyone back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is comedian/writer/actor Patti Harrison! Patti chats about which neighborhood she would be in Los Angeles and New York, why she hasn't been to the dentist in 14 years, and the TV series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shulie Cowen, Chad Westbrook, and Ify Nwadiwe, to improvise a story set in a Hospital Parking Lot. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT).
Nov 19, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Grandma's Kitchen (w/ Vella Lovell, Kimia Behpoornia, Edgar Momplaisir, Carla Cackowski)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes friends (old and new) back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actress Vella Lovell of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! Vella chats about which celebrity she would like to die in the arms of, the movie Hook, and being a kid watching TV trying to not get caught watching something she shouldn't have. Then, they are joined by improvisers Kimia Behpoornia, Edgar Momplaisir, and Carla Cackowski, to improvise a story set in Grandma's Kitchen. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is sponsored by Robinhood ( www.spont.robinhood.com ), Leesa ( www.leesa.com/pft code: PFT), and Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/PFT ).
Nov 11, 2018 · 1 hr 5 min
Target (w/ Jameela Jamil, Maribeth Monroe, Marc Evan Jackson)
Paul F. Tompkins says "I love you" and welcomes you back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actress Jameela Jamil of The Good Place! Jameela chats about where she plans to spend the apocalypse, Target being her favorite place on Earth, and the 3 times she broke her nose. Then, they are joined by improvisers & The Good Place all-stars Maribeth Monroe and Marc Evan Jackson, to improvise a story set in a Target. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show podcast and LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/PFT ).
Nov 4, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
A Jiffy Lube Waiting Room (w/ Kara R. Brown, Jaime Moyer, Mary Sohn, Tim Baltz)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all including Daredevil to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is writer and co-host of "Keep It," Kara R. Brown! Kara chats about who is her secret crush right now, getting the first ever Distinguished Alumni Award from her small private school, and believing that weddings are not a big deal. Then, they are joined by improvisers Jaime Moyer, Mary Sohn, and Tim Baltz, to improvise a story set in A Jiffy Lube Waiting Room. 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 code: PFT).
Oct 28, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
A Train Platform: Live from London (w/ Starlee Kine, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the live London audience to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is broadcaster/writer/nice person Starlee Kine! Starlee chats about her relationship with God, her sister's Shakeology phase, and recently having a full on sister fight in public. Then, they are joined by improvisers Tawny Newsome and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set at A Train Platform. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and Robinhood ( spont.robinhood.com ).
Oct 21, 2018 · 1 hr
Pool In Palm Springs (w/ Trixie Mattel, Colleen Smith, Annie Savage, Oscar Montoya)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ringtone rippers and everyone else back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is fantastic performer/drag superstar Trixie Mattel! Trixie chats about the last time he was in a stream, nature related likes/dislikes growing up in the " country country," and the effects of cryotherapy. Then, they are joined by improvisers Colleen Smith, Annie Savage, and Oscar Montoya, to improvise a story set in a Pool 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 code: PFT), Linkedin ( www.linkedin.com/PFT ), and Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/pft ).
Oct 14, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Hot Spring At A Discount Resort In Iceland: Live from Detroit (w/ Christophe Zajac-Denek, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all of Detroit to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is musician and actor Christophe Zajac-Denek of Twin Peaks! Christophe chats about putting chewed up pieces of paper into light sockets when he was 5 to 7 years old, his "worst" first kiss, and playing drums in the band Mini Kiss at the AVN Awards. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set at a Hot Spring At A Discount Resort In Iceland. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show on Comedy Central, SweeTango Apples ( www.sweeTango.com/pft ), and Tidal X ( www.tidal.com/Brooklyn ).
Oct 7, 2018 · 1 hr 2 min
In Line at a Delayed Lauryn Hill Concert: Live from Detroit (w/ James Rigato, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the beautiful crowd of Detroit to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is the proprietor of Mabel Gray, Chef James Rigato! James chats about recurring dreams that are significant to him, why goats are the hardest to raise and kill, and if given the opportunity, would he try human flesh. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set In Line at a Delayed Lauryn Hill Concert. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by SweeTango Apples ( www.sweetango.com/pft ), Leesa ( www.leesa.com/PFT code: PFT), and RXBAR ( www.rxbar.com/spont code: SPONT).
Sep 30, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Amusement Park (w/ Kether Donohue, Shaun Diston, Mandell Maughan, Carl Tart)
Paul F. Tompkins is glad to be welcoming all back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Kether Donohue of You're the Worst! Kether chats about which album she would recreate in a studio as the lead singer, why she got kicked out of all girls catholic school, and why Scent of a Woman is a must watch. Then, they are joined by improvisers Shaun Diston, Mandell Maughan, and Carl Tart, to improvise a story set in an Amusement Park. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central, SweeTango ( www.sweetango.com/pft ), TIDAL X Brooklyn ( www.tidal.com/brooklyn ), and Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/PFT ).
Sep 24, 2018 · 1 hr 14 min
Winston-Salem, North Carolina (w/ Jackie Michele Johnson, Matt Gourley, Laci Mosley, Santina Muha)
Paul F. Tompkins makes it clear that none are unwelcome to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is actor/comedian Jackie Michele Johnson of Natch Beaut! Jackie chats about what conspiracy she would start, the worst dog she's ever walked, and her experience doing "the coffee sleeve narc job." Then, they are joined by improvisers Matt Gourley, Laci Mosley, and Santina Muha, to improvise a story set in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! This episode is sponsored by Audible ( www.audible.com/SPONTANEANATIONWITHPAULFTOMPKINS or text SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins to 500500).
Sep 16, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
Germany: Live from Philly (w/ Kae Lani, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the wonderful crowd of Philadelphia back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Food Editor for USA Today, Kae Lani! Kae chats about her first job, how her grandfather would pull her in a Radio Flyer Red Wagon to sell plants when she was a kid, and some of the spoof songs she would sing working at Cold Stone Creamery. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set in Germany. 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 ).
Sep 10, 2018 · 1 hr 1 min
San Diego Comic-Con: Live from Philly (w/ Ariell Johnson, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes the wonderful crowd of Philadelphia to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul's special guest is Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse owner Ariell Johnson! Ariell chats about what her first pet's name was, all of her fish she had growing up, and why she'd prefer a cat over a dog if she were to get another pet. Then, they are joined by improvisers Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Little Janet Varney, to improvise a story set at San Diego Comic-Con. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!This episode is brought to you by Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/PFT ).

SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins

Charleston, South Carolina (w/ Busy Philipps, Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston, Amanda Lund, Tawny Newsome, Colleen Smith, Carl Tart, Little Janet Varney, Jean Villepique)

The Jail Underneath Disneyland (w/ Eban Schletter, Sarah Burns, Nyima Funk, Victor Yerrid)

In a Magician's Apartment (w/ Open Mike Eagle, Ally Beardsley, Chris Grace, Jacquis Neal)

A New Year's Day Brunch at a Hotel Restaurant (w/ Dave Holmes, Laci Mosley, Oscar Montoya, Santina Muha)

Inside the Organist's Room at a Baseball Stadium (w/ The WorkJuice Players: Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Little Janet Varney)

Orlando, Florida: Live from The Bell House (w/ Matt Rogers, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome)

Parking Lot At A Phish Concert: Live from The Bell House (w/ Natalie Walker, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome)

1910s Home Being Renovated In Hudson River Valley (w/ Erin Gibson, Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Gary Anthony Williams)

Hospital Parking Lot (w/ Patti Harrison, Shulie Cowen, Chad Westbrook, Ify Nwadiwe)

Grandma's Kitchen (w/ Vella Lovell, Kimia Behpoornia, Edgar Momplaisir, Carla Cackowski)

Target (w/ Jameela Jamil, Maribeth Monroe, Marc Evan Jackson)

A Jiffy Lube Waiting Room (w/ Kara R. Brown, Jaime Moyer, Mary Sohn, Tim Baltz)

A Train Platform: Live from London (w/ Starlee Kine, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)

Pool In Palm Springs (w/ Trixie Mattel, Colleen Smith, Annie Savage, Oscar Montoya)

Hot Spring At A Discount Resort In Iceland: Live from Detroit (w/ Christophe Zajac-Denek, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)

In Line at a Delayed Lauryn Hill Concert: Live from Detroit (w/ James Rigato, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)

Amusement Park (w/ Kether Donohue, Shaun Diston, Mandell Maughan, Carl Tart)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina (w/ Jackie Michele Johnson, Matt Gourley, Laci Mosley, Santina Muha)

Germany: Live from Philly (w/ Kae Lani, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)

San Diego Comic-Con: Live from Philly (w/ Ariell Johnson, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Little Janet Varney)