Best KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Disasters, naturally 1:22:01

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We’re taking cover and bracing for impact in an episode about our favorite disaster movies! Guests: Writer/comedian Jen Statsky (“Hacks,” “The Good Place,” “Parks and Recreation”), actor/writer Nik Dodani (“Twisters,” “Atypical,” “Dear Evan Hansen”), and actor/writer/director Katie Aselton (“Magic Hour,” “The League,” “Legion”) NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHIN…

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US Attack on Iran, Pet Insurance, the Latest on LAist's Investigation into Andrew Do, and More 1:39:20

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Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities as well as how previous international military interventions have panned out for the US; whether or not pet insuance is worth it; the recent popularization of earbuds; the latest on former OC Supervisor Andrew Do; should you know the sex of your baby? and a new memoir of…

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High Road to Wellness 1:00

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Neurons are TRIPPY man…By LAist 89.3

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FilmWeek Feature: Celine Song talks ‘Materialists,’ modernizing rom-coms, and love triangles 19:30

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Celine Song, writer-director of the new film Materialists, uses a similar framework that garnered her a lot of admiration from moviegoers. In her feature directorial debut, Past Lives, the lead character Nora struggles to manage a love triangle, only for her to discover what the differences are between these lives she’s romanticized. In Materialist…

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FilmWeek: '28 Years Later,' 'Elio,' 'Tatami,' and More! 29:59

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Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.By LAist 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio

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Dodger Stadium, Commencement Speeches, Food Friday, and Filmweek! 1:39:07

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Today on AirTalk, we discuss what went down on Thursday afternoon outside Dodger Stadium as protesters and media gathered after a rumor about ICE raids in the stadium circulated; what makes a great commencement speech and what goes into these orations; Pasadena's latest bakery: 'BadAsh Bakes'; FilmWeek and an interview with writer/director Celine S…

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Microplastic Exposure 1:00

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Mmm. Do I detect a faint sprinkle of…microplastics?!By LAist 89.3

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Bitten for Science 1:00

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What if one man’s veins … held the ultimate snakebite cure!By LAist 89.3

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Republicans Split Over US Involvement in Iran, LAUSD Cell Phone Ban, 'Love on the Spectrum,' TV Talk and More 1:39:12

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Today on AirTalk, a split in Republican outlook on US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict; a new bill aims to ban local and state law enforcement from wearing face masks; how a UCLA psychologist inspired Netflix's hit series 'Love on the Spectrum'; an update on the LAUSD cell phone ban; how LAUSD authorized the use of $500 million dollars to se…

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Circuit Smarts 1:00

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What if creating tech was as simple as… IKEA directions?!By LAist 89.3

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Appeals Court to hear National Guard Case, Israel's military operations in Iran, LA houseless community services, 'Jaws', and more 1:39:36

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Today on AirTalk, Trump's appeal to keep CA's National Guard in LA will be heard by a San Francisco court; the latest on Israel's military operations in Iran; specialty ice cream shop Salt and Straw's co-founder Tyler Malek, talks about the mastery behind his craft in a new book; an update into LA's houseless community services; a tribute concert t…

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Chick flicks 59:20

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Call up your bestie and pour a glass of wine, because this episode is all about one of the most underappreciated movie genres: chick flicks! Guests: Writer/director Susanna Fogel, writer/comedian Alex Edelman, and writing/directing team Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (“Freaky Tales,” “Captain Marvel”). NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Black …

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Diabetes Beatdown 1:00

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You’re going down, DIABEETUS!By LAist 89.3

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Another Weekend of Protests in LA and Beyond, The Economic Implications of the ICE Raids in CA, CA's Largest LGBTQ+ Archive, and More! 1:39:14

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Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the 'No Kings' rallies held here in DTLA and across the US; the economic implications of ICE raids; an archive at the USC Libraries preserves decades of LGBTQ+ history; longtime SoCal slumlord has been CA AG Rob Bonta's latest target; Latino politics amidst latest ICE activity and what your relationship with your…

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Bloody Brain Bouncers 1:00

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What do you mean I’m not on the guest list?!By LAist 89.3

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Feature: “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?” at the Art Theatre of Long Beach 19:55

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On May 31, the FilmWeek team hosted a screening of the 1962 Robert Aldrich film What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? Larry got up on stage for a conversation with FilmWeek and LA Times critic Amy Nicholson, and UCLA film historian Jonathan Kuntz.By LAist 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio

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FilmWeek: 'How to Train Your Dragon,' 'Materialists,' 'Echo Valley,' 'A Photographic Memory,' and more 29:35

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt, Christy Lemire, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.By LAist 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio

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LAPD's Violations of California Law During Protests, LA's History as a Testing Ground for Immigrant Rights, Food Friday, and FilmWeek 1:39:15

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Today on AirTalk, LAPD has violated California law in their latest use of crowd control during the ICE protests; a peek into the history of LA's immigrant rights groups; Food Friday: ube pies and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: How LAPD's response to the protests breaks CA law (00:15) LA's long history of local immigrant rights groups (17:07) Crème Car…

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Hungry for a Longer Life? 1:00

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For a longer life, cut the cheese?By LAist 89.3

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First Amendment Rights of Protesters, FIFA Club World Cup Explainer, a Neuroscientist on Decision-Making, and more! 1:23:25

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Today on AirTalk, some demonstrators are charged by federal and local prosecutors, we take a look at the rights of protestors; a preview of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup; a neuroscientist walks us through how and why we make decisions; the legality around the actions of ICE in SoCal; Nation Geographic commemorates Sally Ride—the first American woman…

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Invaluable Companions 1:00

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Who knew true love would be short, hairy, and have bad breath?By LAist 89.3

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Updates on LA Protests, Aging and Sex, Rebuilding in Altadena, Art Deco Los Angeles, and more! 1:39:39

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Today on AirTalk, how the local community is dealing with the ICE raids and subsequent protests; an expert weighs in on how to stay sexually active as you age; Altadena residents look to sell their properties after the ravaging Eaton fire and LA's architectural era of Art Deco. Today on AirTalk: How Angelenos are dealing with the protests (00:15) S…

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Brian Wilson interview 7:43

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In 2009, Brian Wilson talked to AirTalk about his album That Lucky Old Sun, which critics called his best work in years. Wilson, a legend in the music business, founded The Beach Boys as a teenager growing up in Southern California. He has died at the age of 81.By LAist 89.3

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Cosmic Soup 1:00

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SOS! Mars needs Miso!By LAist 89.3

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Update on LA protests, Conversation with Mayor Bass, Discussion of Voluntary Celibacy and more! 1:45:10

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Today on AirTalk, the latest updates on LA's immigration enforcement, arrests, schools and misinformation; how politics are at play amidst LA's protests; what the OC board of supervisors is going to do to regain the public's trust; LA Mayor Karen Bass joins AirTalk; Funk icon Sly Stone's legacy; are millennials in a midlife crisis? and the positive…

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FLUniversal Vaccine 1:00

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New year, new… flu?!By LAist 89.3

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Paging Dr. Leonard 1:03:02

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In this episode, we’re grabbing our stethoscopes and throwing around the term “stat!” for an episode about medical dramas. Test your knowledge alongside our guests, actor and rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar and writer Tracey Wigfield. Guests: Actor and rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Ghosts,” “My Dead Friend Zoe,” “The Mindy Project”), and comedy writer Tracey W…

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Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA. Hundreds march against Trump's immigration sweeps 1:40:16

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Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA. Hundreds march against Trump's immigration sweeps Federal immigration sweeps that began Friday in Los Angeles have prompted anger, protest and resistance from onlookers and immigrant rights groups that have braced for this type of action for months. Over the weekend, tensions continued to rise b…

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After the Fire 1:00

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There’s something in the air…By LAist 89.3

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FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ and More 31:38

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: The Life of Chuck In Select Theaters|Expands June 13 Ballerina Wide Release Karate Kid: Legends Wide Release Dangerous Animals Wide Release The Ritual Wide Release I Don’t Understand You In Sel…

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NASA's Reliance on SpaceX, The Future of Gas-Powered Appliances in SoCal, and FilmWeek 1:03:05

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Today on AirTalk, we're discussing how NASA and private space firms will bear the new and fresh Trump/Musk feud; Southern California air regulators vote on regulations to phase out gas-powered appliances; Santa Ana's diverse array of affordable grub and FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ and More How th…

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Life’s Meat and Potatoes 1:00

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Does your diet have a BEEF with your lifespan?By LAist 89.3

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CA's bullet train may come to a halt, The life and legacy of Harvey Milk, TV Talk and more! 1:02:37

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Today on AirTalk, CA's plan for a high-speed rail system comes under the Trump administration's latest scrutiny; LA dabbles with the idea of a public city bank; how recipe authors do not own the recipes they create; the life and legacy of prominent gay rights activist and Navy veteran Harvey Milk and how streaming services have forced media compani…

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Just Bee-cause 1:00

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Are bumble bees… BIGTIME PLAYAS?!By LAist 89.3

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CA Supreme Court to hear case on subsidised solar panels, How wolves from the Pacific Northwest have made their way to CA and more! 1:02:55

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Today on AirTalk, California's Supreme Court begins to hear arguments on whether the state's utility commission should be able to subsidise rooftop solar; Disney's beloved animated series 'Phineas and Ferb' return to TV for the summer; How wolves from Oregon and Washington have made their way to California; LA County's plan to overhaul government a…

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Predicting Biomolecular Interactions 1:00

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Can A-I predict what goes on INSIDE our bodies?By LAist 89.3

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Disney's latest layoffs, FCC commissioner on state of media, Hollywood Bowl's 2025 lineup and more! 1:03:56

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Today on AirTalk, Disney's latest round of employee layoffs; The Hollywood Bowl's 2025 lineup; Petersen Automotive Museum's '80s and '90s cars exhibit; FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez discusses the current state of the media landscape, and what is considered appropriate office attire today? Today on AirTalk Disney plans to lay off hundreds of employees…

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Heart Smart 1:00

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But can A-I perform… open heart surgery?!By LAist 89.3

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Movie magic 1:07:16

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Scrub down your cauldrons and polish your wands — this week on NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING we are delving into the world of magic! Or, at least, the world of movies and TV shows about magic. Guests: Writer Justin Halpern (“Abbott Elementary,” “$#*! My Dad Says”), actor/writer Mary Holland (“Ghosts,” “Nightbitch”), and writer Kim Rosenstock (“Dying for Se…

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How LA responds to Colorado attack, LAist's new watchdog team, CA's quirky little towns and more! 1:03:34

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Today on AirTalk, an update on how Los Angeles's public officials are responding to the attack on the gathering in Colorado for Israeli hostages in Gaza; LAist welcomes a new team of watchdog reporters; the historic Salton Sea; Trump's immigration agenda and its affect on community college services and all the charm around CA's quirky little towns.…

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Tinder's newest update, New study mental health in mothers, Filipino-American BBQ and more! 1:39:19

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Today on AirTalk, Tinder's latest update allows paid users to set height preferences for potential partners; a new study shows a growing number of the mental health of mothres is declining; Johneric Concordia is the chef behind a Filipino-American BBQ restaurant; FilmWeek and 'Killer of Sheep' filmmaker Charles Burnett talks about its new 4K restor…

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FilmWeek: ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ ‘Bring Her Back,’ ‘Mountainhead,’ ‘Lost in Starlight,’ and More 30:25

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FilmWeek: ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ ‘Bring Her Back,’ ‘Mountainhead,’ ‘Lost in Starlight,’ and More Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein, Beandrea July, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: The Phoenician Scheme In Select Theaters| Expands June 6 (next Friday) …

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Feature: Charles Burnett talks ‘Killer of Sheep’ 4K restoration, and the film’s lasting influence 19:05

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Charles Burnett talks ‘Killer of Sheep’ 4K restoration, and the film’s lasting influence After a theatrical release in select theaters by Janus Films, the Criterion Collection now introduces the new 4K restoration of Charles Burnett’s 1977 feature debut film, Killer of Sheep, into its library. The film follows a family in Watts, with the father in …

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Sweet Tooth 1:00

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Room for dessert? I don’t have room to breathe!By LAist 89.3

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Transgender student athletes, Highly skilled immigrants boost CA population, TV Talk and more 1:39:12

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Today on AirTalk, California high school sports is changing its rules amid controversy over the participation of a transgender student athlete; historic LA roadside attractions are outlined in a new book; how high-skilled immigrant migrations boost California's population; Rite Aids along with their coveted ice cream brand Thrifty are beginning to …

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Serenading Ribbits 1:00

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They say love is a…mixtape of frog songs?!By LAist 89.3

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CDC changes COVID vaccine recommendations, The rise of OnlyFans, the magic of becoming a US citizen and more! 1:39:08

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Today on AirTalk, California television and film has become too costly for production; HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changes CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines; As tarrifs loom, the Port of LA reduces its activity; the rise and potential sale of the online platform OnlyFans and our very own Suzanne Levy shares what it's like to become …

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Bacteria's Microplastic Power-Up 1:00

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Are MICROplastics making BIG impacts?By LAist 89.3

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NPR sues Trump administration, CA's water infrastructure update, why we love off-brand goods and more! 1:40:17

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Today on AirTalk, National Public Radio files a lawsuit against President Trump, arguing that cuts to federal funding would be illegal; will Governor Gavin Newsom run for president in 2028?; a new book about the intersection of art, faith, and controversies during the 1980s; California water infrastructure updates and what your favorite generic or …

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: 'Cause we are livin' in a procedural world 1:04:38

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On NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING, we love case-of-the-week shows with acronyms for names, from “NCIS” to “Chicago PD” to “Law and Order: SVU.” On this week’s show, we get in on the procedural fun with actors Taran Killam, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Anna Konkle. Listen as our guests pitch their own procedurals, and try to solve the crime of bad movies and TV…