It Came from the Headlines

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The improvisers from 80 Proof Underdogs perform longform improv scenes based on randomly selected news articles. Sometimes we even manage to hold our accents for an entire scene.

80 Proof Underdogs


    • Jul 22, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Dad Gets Nothing! Good Day Sir!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 30:11


    Adam, Brandon, Brett, Marc, and Sean discover what it means to own a very small piece of land for a very limited time (and other such poppycock and gobblydeegook).

    Quit Telling Me to Quit, Alien!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2016 36:50


    Brett, Marc, Sean, Tara, and Special Guest Elayne just can't quit with this episode no matter how much they are told to do so. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen make a special appearance, as well.

    Time for a Pizza Montage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 37:30


    Bree, Brett, Marc, and Tara discuss massive imports of nether raiment into North Korea and the CIA infiltrating North Korea via various lingerie and pizza related means. WARNING: Contains frequent mention of unmentionables. DOUBLE WARNING: Contains brief mention of cloacas.

    We're ConCERNed About Weasels (or Martins) ((or Weasels named Martin))

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 33:27


    DOUBLE FEATURE: Adam, Bree, Brett, Marc, Ryan discuss particle accelerators as they are related to coordinated attacks by various kinds of thrill-seeking vermin and other (maybe) related tales.

    The Probably Offensive Tale of Pine Cone Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 36:39


    Adam, Brett, Dan, Marc, Sean discover that living in trees, climbing trees, and many other things are fraught with peril. And Pine Cones.

    TY: A Musical Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 32:38


    MUSICAL EPISODE: In our first attempt at a musical episode Adam, Brett, Marc, and Sean -- with Brandon on keys -- tread on shaky legal ground as they explore alternate ways of expressing appreciation for ones customers in an increasingly litiguous world.

    Much Ado About Number Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2016 33:42


    BONUS EPISODE: Adam, Bree, Brett, Marc, and Ryan discuss how weathermen may be framed for excreting in their own yard as a means to convince your competition that they are crazy. There are also additional stories related to number 2 because we are adults and can handle that material. Not literally, though, that's gross.

    Dr. Spock's Least Recommended Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2016 35:47


    Brett, Jane, Marc and Special Guest Claire explore bad egg puns, some punishments that border on abuse, and other things that bad parents might inflict on their children.

    The Political Pitfalls of Dog Kissing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2016 32:03


    Brett, Jane, Marc, Tim explore the political implications of kissing dogs, theft in a small town, and other potentially Canadian turns of events.

    Quad-Copter: The Drone with the Softened Tip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2016 36:03


    Adam, Brett, Marc, Ryan, Tara and special guest Brad Knight discuss authentic medieval reenactment, ancient Sumerian medicine, and the terrible retribution owed to violators of the commando club's tenants.

    Bienvenidos a Walmarta, It's All in Aisle 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 33:42


    Adam, Bree, Brett, Marc, and Ryan do things in threes, play some inequality Dungeons and Dragons, and visit a Fake Spanish Walmart.

    Stephen King: Salvation of LeQueefa and the Swear Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 26:39


    Brett, Jane, Marc, and Tim discover how, when even town names are becoming increasingly vulgar, what happens when a Swearing Club becomes desensitized to obscenity. Will they lose the joy of crassness altogether, or will they learn a little something about themselves with the help of a special friend. I don't want to give anything away but I mean, come on, look at the bloody episode title.

    On the Advice of the Fabled Florida Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2016 32:14


    Adam, Dan, Marc, Sean, Tara, Tim learn about sex and relationships from instructional superhero 'Florida Man' and participants play for their bail on the $25,000 bond pyramid!

    The Vatican's Search for the Pooper and Other Scentcible Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2016 28:01


    Adam, Bree, Brett, Marc, Sean, and Tara discuss new lines of scented clothing, multiple popes, and unfortunate incidents of shoplifting. Also, Bree put on pants for this, so don't make her have put pants on in vain.

    What About Bobs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2016 37:12


    Adam, Bree, Dan, Marc, Tara, and our special guest Sarah get some useful text-based relationship advice making this possibly the most practical episode to date. There are a lot of Bobs in this episode, too, making it the most Bob-ladden podcast to date. There's a lot of to dates in this dating article and so we've got that going for us. Plus there's a romance gypsy!

    This Park is Mine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 29:46


    Adam, Bree, Brett, Marc, and Tara explore which part of a pond is better by cardinal points, how a timeshare in a park might work, and various other park related and unrelated musings.

    Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Ninja Baristas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 39:38


    Brett, Jane, and Marc along with special guest Claire discuss the practice of hiring ninjas, what ninjas must do if they only get hired part time, and in general bring great dishonor to themselves.

    Seriously, Italy?! What is Your Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2016 31:18


    Adam, Bree, Brett, Marc, Sean, and Tara take an offensive court ruling and try to do something less offensive with it. While they probably did not success you can take solace in the fact there may have been some clown murder.

    8-10 Times Better Than the Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2016 33:22


    Adam, Brandon, Bree, Dan, Marc, and Ryan are possibly 8-10 times better than the previous episode! Hard cheese to swallow, I know, but there it is.

    Who Let the Drug Mice Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2016 31:21


    Adam, Bree, Dan, Marc, Ryan, and Tim discuss the use of animals for the transport of various goods and other misadventures.

    Human Biscuit Appraisal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 34:03


    Adam, Dan, and Marc explore the wonders of human biscuits and thus cannibalism, some Titanic mistakes, and a Greek cookie museum.

    The Many Groceried Adventures of the Orange Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2016 29:52


    Adam, Brandon, Bree, Dan, Marc, and Ryan discuss the many adventures one can have of defending citrus fruits from ne'er-do-wells, superheroism at home, and pensioneering. But BEWARE the dreaded Bill Cosby room.

    All About Dat Beak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2016 30:22


    Adam, Brandon, and Marc explore the dangers of overstimulation, interspecies attraction, and secret societies.

    Our Satan Who Art in Hell, Devilled Be Thy Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2016 27:09


    Adam, Marc, Ryan, Tara, and Tim examine the limits of religious freedom and the true motivations of the American legislative system. Apologies in advance for the sound quality, we had some technical issues with the microphone this episode!

    The Culture of Violence with Fruit at the Bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2016 30:37


    Adam, Bree, Dan, Marc, Sarah, and Sean delve into the depths of the yogurt hurling criminal subculture as well as that of knitting enthusiasts and the chronically impolite. SAFETY WARNING: This podcast contains 80s style rap.

    Is It a Fat Two Year Old or a Burrito?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 24:32


    Adam, Bree, Dan, Tara, and Marc explore the limits of the human digestive system, the plight of the entrepreneur, and bad ideas for keeping a business afloat.

    The Fellowship of Sad Little Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2016 36:37


    Adam, Dan, and Marc observe Russian and Ukraine competing to annex Mordor and a gifted hacker tries to impress a girl with his exploits.

    Who Stole the Mayo? A Whodunnit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2016 26:54


    Adam, Ryan, Tim, Marc, and Tara engage in some hotel bathtub hijinks while a town faces a sandwich crisis amidst a mayo shortage. Oh, and dogs are involved somewhere in there, too.

    A Llama Keeper's Bizarre Love Triangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2016 29:15


    Adam, Bree, Dan, Marc, and Tara explore a variety of topics surrounding love and llamakeeping.

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