This American Lie

3.2 (262)
COMEDY

This American Lie is a fully improvised Public Radio show based on that other Public Radio Show with a very similar name. Tune in for an hour of "HILAR-UDITE" entertainducation. It's smart, it's droll, it's made possible by listeners like you.

10/15/2019

Quicksand: Stuff You Know You Should Know But You Didn't Know You Didn't Know

This week the feed is overtaken by the Stuff You Know You Should Know But You Didn't Know You Didn't Know podcast. They explore the history of quicksand, and how it played an important role in the founding of America. Starring Dan Heber, Janel Benisch, Ruthie Holmes, Robin Kapustin, and Micah Gordon This American Lie is an improvised podcast. Follow @ThisAmerLie on Twitter and Instagram, or find us on Facebook.
09/19/2019

End of Summer

At the end of summer camp, two friends say goodbye and make a pact, producer Bronson Goosh spends sometime with the Funatorium Fair Company on their final fair of the summer, producer Dianna Plum-Tucker sits down with Hollywood's most eligible bachelor to talk about his unique arrangement for the summer, author and humorist Reeves Montana shares some of the home movies from his childhood road trips, and Tommy Sloppy Gomez shares about his summer of playing bass for Funkmonkey even though he didn't know how to play bass. Starring Micah Gordon, Brian Flynn, Janel Benisch, Mike Hughes, and Dan Heber. This American Lie is an improvised podcast performed in studio and LIVE around Los Angeles. Part of the Ruby Tone Network. Follow @ThisAmerLie or find us on Facebook for show information.
08/06/2019

I Set Him Up

A sick son joins his father at work and engages in an artist endeavor, producer Darma Westwind interviews Life Coach Brett Del Monaco, The Rin Pin Pin, a bowling alley in Crimson, Tennessee, has used human pinsetters since its opening in 1951, producer Zeke-Xander Roth sits down the former host of reality TV show "Daters and Haters,"and author and humorist Arlene Goom speaks about being jailed for a crime she didn't commit. Starring Micah Gordon, Dan Heber, Ruthie Holmes, Brian Flynn, and Janel Benisch. This American Lie is an improvised podcast performed in studio and LIVE around Los Angeles. Part of the Ruby Tone Network. Follow @ThisAmerLie or find us on Facebook for show information.
07/02/2019

I Wasn't In The Room

16-year-old Chessica Moosewrinkle shares an experience about a mysterious reappearance, a mother shares her misfortune of missing all the big milestones of her children's lives, Producer Ramon Headley Piqueno shares tapes of the original star of The Room, and a historic ballroom is always prepared for emergency tailoring issues, our producer explores this lesser known facet. Starring Micah Gordon, Dan Heber, Ruthie Holmes, and Mike Hughes. This American Lie is an improvised podcast performed in studio and LIVE around Los Angeles. Part of the Ruby Tone Network. Follow @ThisAmerLie or find us on Facebook for show information.
05/07/2019

Part of a Well-Balanced Breakfast

This very special episode of "This American Lie" follows the lives of three siblings, after their careers as the Frosty Puffs commercial children come to an end. Starring Jordan Pridgen, Janel Benisch-Wojcik, Mike Hughes, and Dan Heber. This American Lie is an improvised podcast performed in studio and LIVE around Los Angeles. Part of the Ruby Tone Network. Follow @ThisAmerLie or find us on Facebook for show information.
04/02/2019

Looking For Parking

A valet driver can't find a car in the location he left it, Chloe Grace-Horowitz shares her thoughts while searching for a place to park, love is found after a battle for a perfect Trader Joe's parking spot, regulatory changes in the construction of a building inflict a 7 year battle to finish the complex, and our producer visits the garage of a VIP spa known for it's privacy. Starring Ruthie Holmes, Micah Gordon, Janel Benisch, Dan Heber, and Mike Hughes. This American Lie is an improvised podcast performed in studio and LIVE around Los Angeles. Part of the Ruby Tone Network. Follow @ThisAmerLie or find us on Facebook for show information.
03/05/2019

Cancelled At The Last Minute

A first date is cancelled at the last minute, our producer dives deep into the IceFest disaster, on date night, a couple must find a last minute sitter, producer Terrance-Michael Helios speaks with the Wyoming senate candidate that dropped out last minute, and new behind-the-scenes footage from BEACH BABES 10,000 is presented. Starring Micah Gordon, Brian Flynn, Ruthie Holmes, Patrick Ehlers, and Jordan Pridgen. This American Lie is an improvised podcast performed in studio and LIVE around Los Angeles. Part of the Ruby Tone Network. Follow @ThisAmerLie or find us on Facebook for show information.
01/09/2019

Nobody's Buying It

A young man selling chocolate finds himself without a single customer, a new toy is pinned to be the hottest sell at Christmas, an infamous conman never completed a single con in his 35 year career, our producer Tippy Porterhouse looks into a day in history that not a single stock was sold or bought, and a short story author is dosed with a very strong edible before winning is most prized award. Starring Micah Gordon, Janel Benisch, Dan Heber, Ruthie Holmes, and Brian Flynn. This American Lie is an improvised podcast performed in studio and LIVE around Los Angeles. Part of the Ruby Tone Network. Follow @ThisAmerLie or find us on Facebook for show information.

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5 stars!!!

08/14/2023

Msnode

Started listening to this on a road trip with friends and 3 episodes later we cannot stop laughing. Will come back to this in the future when needing entertainment or a good laugh!
Comedy Lame Lame

01/24/2024

bluemeanieface

Don’t quit your improv class
😬

10/29/2023

player4616

Really really bad. Cringe.
Wth loll

06/24/2023

Fluffster Normalpaws

I thought this was going to be a serious right-wing critique of the real show. I was curious to hear what the other side had to say. But Wth is going on here lolll. I don’t do the smokies anymore but this is still funny. So wacky. Would recommend it if you’re either Hi or just burnt 🤣

This American Lie is a fully improvised Public Radio show based on that other Public Radio Show with a very similar name. Tune in for an hour of "HILAR-UDITE" entertainducation. It's smart, it's droll, it's made possible by listeners like you.