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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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- Jan 21, 20191h 38m
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, 20191h 11m
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, 20191h 0m
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, 20181h 11m
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, 20181h 22m
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, 20181h 0m
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, 20181h 3m
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, 20181h 21m
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 ).
About SPONTANEANATION with 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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