The DCC Pod

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC long form and short form improviser, Stefan Newman! Listen in as the twoPlease note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!STEFAN'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch The Real HousewivesA big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC long form improviser, Darcy Littlefield! Listen in as the two dive into their improv beginnings, the deliciousness of patience onstage, and the highs and lows of performing and evolving with a team.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!RYAN'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch Neil Casey & Zach Woods (Neil & Zach January 2, 2014)Listen to or watch anything with Paul F TompkinsListen to the podcast SpontaneanationA big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC long form improviser, Juan Barzallo! Listen in as the two discuss how improv helped them both make friends throughout their lives, just how important listening is when you first start, and of course, Avatar: The Last Airbender.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!RYAN'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch Finding NemoWatch Avatar: The Last AirbenderWatch different sketch shows on TV (Key & Peele or Aunty Donna)A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC long form and short form improviser, Maggie Cowling! Listen in as the two share stories of growing up in nature, the joy of discovering shared interests in an improv class, and finally settle the age old question: Is Jimmy Fallon funny?Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!MAGGIE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch Jimmy Fallon in early SNL sketchesWatch Ted LassoFind your local theater and go watch shows!A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC long form improv club team member, and her favorite performer in Dallas, Ryan Vicksell! Listen in as the two regale us with their personal tales of the horrors of high school, their shared love of nerd culture, and how improv kind of saved both of their lives.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!RYAN'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch on YouTube: Britanick Eagles Are Turning People into HorsesWatch South Park for the bigger messages, not just the fartsA big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC musical improv club team and long form improv club team member, Debbie McIlhany! Listen in as they discuss the ups and downs of their improv beginnings, the joy of bonding with new teammates, and that first big improv win after a stretch of 'off-your-game' shows. Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!DEBBIE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Read Truth In ComedyRead Theater Games For RehearsalRead Integrations of AbilitiesRead OutliersA big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC long form and short form improviser, Daniel Sybert! Tune in as they dive into their favorite bits, how comedy helps their anxieties, and most importantly, how much family has had an impact on their lives.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!DANIEL'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch Angie TribecaWatch Police SquadWatch Middleditch & SchwartzA big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC improviser, sketch performer, and fellow horror-head Emily Baudot! Tune in as they dive into the fearful fun of their first comedy classes, the joy that comes when you stop judging your choices, and how the funniest moments happen when we're least expecting it (both onstage and off). Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!EMILY'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch the Louis episode Heckler/Cop Movie (S1E6)Read Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertWatch the John Cleese autobiographyWatch any horror movie (it's a great lesson on heightening!)A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC improviser, sketch writer, and fellow chair-bender, Raye Maddox! Tune in as they commiserate over their love of physicality onstage, the joy one gets from making a particularly dumb move, and of course, their shared love of Avatar: The Last Airbender.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!RAYE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch LOST Read the graphic novel Sex CriminalsWatch the James Acaster special Repertoire A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC improviser and all around goofball, Lara Gough! Tune in as they trade stories of exploring new cities, their shared fondness for cursing, and how improv makes you a 'cool mom'.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!LARA'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch a lot of George CarlinWatch Monty Python - Faulty TowersWatch every Coen Brothers movie (in order)Watch old stuff!A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC improviser, stand-up, & fellow podcast host, Exavier Poole! Tune in as they explore their love of nerd culture, how anxiety-inducing it is to perform for a packed house, and (of course) their shared love of Avatar: The Last Airbender.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!EXAVIER'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch a lot of stand-up specials, especially from Theo Von & Patrick O'neilRead! Books, graphic novels, newspapers- whatever!Watch improv troupes online and in-person!A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC improviser and stand-up, Lucy Perry! Listen in as these two pick a part the differences between improv & stand-up, the joy of getting to be onstage after a bad day, and how fulfilling it is to watch your child experience improv for the first time.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!LUCY'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Go to a jam!Watch anything from Lenny Bruce!Watch the Del Close documentary on Netflix!A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC performer, tech, Student Advocate, and beyond- Chris Hansen! No, not that Chris Hansen- listen in as these two comedy nerds take a deep dive into their silly beginnings, their mutual obsession with chairs when they perform, and how much the Dallas comedy scene has changed (yet somehow stayed the same). Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!CHRIS'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Find your favorite comedians' specials (and not so popular clips on YouTube)Watch the Matt Foley sketch originally performed by Chris Farley on SNLWatch the film noir comedy Who's Harry Crumb?A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by DCC club team performer and Student Advocate, Kate Alleman, as they explore the beauty of discovery in the classroom, just how 'bit' heavy your life becomes after taking a comedy class, and how the world of classic & contemporary art can help you onstage.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!KATE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Read your favorite comedians' memoirs and watch your favorite comedians' specials (and explore who inspires them as well!)Listen to the podcast: Seek TreatmentPay attention to the characters around youA big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by Dallas Comedy Club instructor, Charlie Roetting as they take a deep dive into comedy theory, performing in small towns vs big cities, and why every single person is a comedy master (just at a different level of their journey).Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!CHARLIE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Listen to the podcast Improv4Humans - specifically the episode Wistfulness & KevinRead What Unusual Thing - James Joyce (Finnegan's Wake)Memorize a piece of replicable media (like a monologue)A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by Dallas Comedy Club improv and sketch performer, Madeline Crank as she shares her journey in finding her comedic voice, the beauty of bonding with your teammates, and of course, Avatar: The Last Airbender.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!MADELINE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Watch I Think You Should LeaveWatch whatever else you think is funny! Notice what you laugh at and consume more of it!A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

In this week's episode, Kimberly is joined by Dallas Comedy Club instructor, Dane Robertson to talk comedy classes, how improv can help in the world of forensics, and just how annoying it is when people comment on his height.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!DANE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!The Backline PodcastPunkassedDon't Think TwiceA big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!

For the first episode of the DCC Pod, Kimberly sits down with Dallas Comedy Club co-founder, Rosie Caruth to talk improv, sketch, stand-up, and their mutual (and intense) competitiveness.Please note, there is cursing in this episode- so don't listen to this around young children or the easily offended!ROSIE'S RECS FOR COMEDY NEWBIES!Read!Consume pop culture!Consume non-comedic materials! A big thank you to Dallas Comedy Club for letting us use their podcast studio to record our show. And an even bigger thank you to our editor and producer, the great Spencer Whelan!