Podcasts about coldtowne theater

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #341 Bak talks with Valerie Lopez to recap 2024 and plan for 2025: Comedy Wham Milestones in 2024 - Valerie's articles with The Austin Chronicle and The Barbed Wire, the CCPP Podcast with Ellis Aych, planning New Year's Eve show at ColdTowne Theater, and Valerie judges FPIA for the first time Comedy Wham plans for 2025 - Launching new features on the website, planning a fundraiser for Austin comics, covering Moontower, and going to Skankfest Bak Milestones in 2024 - Record Play Live takes off, doing more standup outside of Austin, launching his latest show, Comedy Nerdz, and returning to Skankfest in Vegas Bak plans for 2025 - going "bak" to Skankfest, leaning into his Instagram stories, more hosting and more producing Recorded December 2024 Follow Bak Website - thefeedbak.com Linktree - linktr.ee/thefeedbak Twitter - @thefeedbak Instagram - @thefeedbak Facebook - facebook.com/thefeedbak Youtube - youtube.com/thefeedbak Bak can be seen and heard: Record Play Live - "music trivia and comedy show with a stank on it". Win prizes, enjoy comedy, music, and more! Comedy Nerdz - show and comedy trivia The Feedbak Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #325 Carolyn Kelleher (Executive Director) and Ashley Ellis (Producer) of the 2024 Austin Sketch Fest team talk with Valerie Lopez about Their favorite sketches of all time Their background as performers Breaking in sketches The 15th Annual Austin Sketch Fest featuring 150 performers from all over North America, 14 shows over Thursday May 23 to Monday May 27, 3 incredible workshops on writing, characters, and musical improv, and more! Festival passes are only $69!! Recorded March 2024 Follow Austin Sketch Fest Website - atxsketchfest.com Twitter - @atxsketchfest Instagram - @atxsketchfest Facebook - facebook.com/ATXSketchFest Attend the 15th Annual ATX Sketch Fest, May 23-27, 2024, at ColdTowne Theater: $69 All Fest Pass!! 150 performers + 14 incredible shows Three workshops on writing, characters, and musical improv Headliners Chris Grace and Joan & Raft Shows hosted by Austin Chronicle Best of Austin stand up comic finalists Angelina Martin and Rochelle McConico Air purifier from Clear the Air ATX and a masked-only show block LGBTQIA+ headliners Follow Carolyn Instagram - @tenenbaumdotcom Follow Ashley Instagram - @trashleysmellis Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #307 Tiana Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about The neverending charms of San Antonio The in-depth experience of landing a singing role on HBO's Love and Death Embracing her zany side to pursue comedic acting roles Lessons learned directing her first short film, including the harrowing lesson that "it's her decision" Her band Hallo and the upcoming release of their first studio album PS Valerie references an Austin Chronicle article about ColdTowne Theater as being released prior to this podcast episode release. The article will be available in the first issue of 2024.   Recorded November 2023 Follow Tiana Instagram TianaStuart_ATX Hallo_theband TikTok @tiana.s.funny Tiana can be seen and heard: Improv performer at ColdTowne Theater Teaching at ColdTowne Theater Twinsies - short film directorial debut with Festival nods: 25 nominations 4 wins (Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress, Best Short Film - Women in Film, Best Short FilmO Hallo - Album release in 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #306 Kyle Irion, Amy Knop, and Isaac Garza of Come @ Me talk with Valerie Lopez about The origin, development, and electric fun of the weekly Come @ Me show at Fallout Theater Their own creative endeavors within the Austin comedy scene Creative goals they've set for themselves   Recorded November 2023 at Fallout Theater's Podcast Studio Follow Come @ Me show Instagram  Tickets Come @ Me can be seen and heard: Every Saturday night at Fallout Theater, 8:30pm Show runners of Come @ Me can also be seen and heard: A Very Special Episode: Primetime Improv Comedy Fridays at 8pm, featuring Amy Knop & Kyle Irion, ColdTowne Theater  All Night, All Night, All Night: The Sunday Harold Sundays at 8pm, featuring Isaac Garza, ColdTowne Theater Austin Sketch Fest, Memorial Day Weekend 2024, produced by Amy Knop & Xander Noland et al, ColdTowne Theater This is Your Sign: Astrology Themed Comedy, hosted by Jenn Rosario, monthly Saturday 10pm, Fallout Theater ColdTowne Throwdowne: Improv Comedy Bracket Competition, hosted by Xander Noland, weekly Saturdays 10pm ColdTowne Theater Call Your Mom - short film by Isaac Garza Pepito - short film by Isaac Garza, winner of the HBO Latino Short Film Competition The Son Who Can't Play Trumpet - short film by Isaac Garza Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Yola Lu is a comedian and actress based out of Austin, TX. She is the co-founder of Y'all We Asian, Austin's first and only all-Asian American improv troupe. She also is the 2022 Austin Chronicle Best Actress winner, and is currently in post production of her short film, Patsy. You can see her perform with her all female-identifying improv troupe, Garage, every Thursday at the Fallout Theater, and with Y'all We Asian every first Friday of the month also at Fallout Theater. She also hosts a monthly stand up show called Oops! All Headliners which is every last Saturday of the month at ColdTowne Theater. NOTE: This episode covers topics related to miscarriages and depression. This episode was recorded in June 2023. Topics Covered: • Feeling the pressure of being at times the only woman or Asian comic on a standup lineup across Texas.• What motivated Yola to pursue more creative endeavors for a career instead of a more corporate path.• Describing what it felt like to perform standup for the first time and how she knew she did well. • Directing, producing and promoting neighborhood productions as a kid.• Her parents perspective on the neighborhood productions and encouragement in her life.• What inspires her standup material?• Taboo topics around divorce and miscarriages and her short film, "Patsy". • The importance of mental health and therapy and the differences between generations of Asian Americans.• What brought Yola to Austin and how she found community and stability here. • Starting Y'all We Asian and aspirations for the future. Materials Referenced• Yola Lu Comedy | Instagram• "Patsy" - A Short Film by Yola Lu• Y'all We Asian Comedy Troupe• The Alchemist Book• Xian Fresh Restaurant• China Family Restaurant

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #279 While attending the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival at Coldtowne Theater, these amazing producers of the festival shared their thoughts about the festival, how they helped make the festival happen, advice for women in comedy, and gave them a chance to promote something that means a lot to them. Sarah Spear - Austin, Texas Tiana Stuart - Austin, Texas Will Cleveland - Austin, Texas Maya Sivak - Austin, Texas Jessica Scott - Austin, Texas Denise Jena - Los Angeles, California Rochelle McConico - Austin, Texas I apologize for the wind noise that happens in some of the recordings. Every attempt was made to eliminate it as much as possible Recorded April 2023 Follow: Sarah Spear, Sponsorship & Event Co-Manager Instagram @spearsarah Texasss comedy showcase Tiana Stuart, Vendor Manager & Event Manager Instagram @tianastuart_atx Hallo (the band) @hallo_theband Director of Twinsies the film @twinsiesfilm Will Cleveland, Artistic Director, Coldtowne Theater Artistic Director, Coldtowne Theater Roe (starring Amber Quick) at Zach Theater Maya Sivak, Sponsorship & Event Co-Manager Instagram @thelastbandit Fellowship Improv, Founder Linktree linktr.ee/mayaakabandit Jessica Scott, Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer Instagram @jessguts Subpar Snatch (the band) @subparsnatch Denise Jena, Web Design & Operational Director Instagram @denisejena Linktree linktr.ee/denisejena Rochelle McConico, Lead Producer & Founder Instagram @rochelle_war Linktree linktr.ee/MooncricketProductions Lysistrata Comedy Festival (SEE YOU IN 2024!!!!) www.lyscomedyfest.com Instagram @lyscomedyfest   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #275 Rochelle McConico talks with Valerie Lopez about All of her accomplishments since her first Comedy Wham Presents appearance just over a year ago Combining her love of improv with her standup to create connections with an audience Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival at Coldtowne Theater from March 30 to April 2 (including a live Comedy Wham Presents!) Recorded March 2023 Follow Rochelle and her projects: Website - MooncricketProductions.com Linktree - Linktr.ee/mooncricketproductions Twitter - @ariaava Instagram Rochelle @rochelle_war Mooncricket Productions @mooncricketproductions Facebook - Facebook.com/Rochelle.Aria.McConico Youtube Rochelle Youtube.com/RochelleMcConico Mooncricket Productions Youtube.com/MooncricketProductions Lysistrata Comedy Festival - Austin, TX at Coldtowne Theater on March 30 - April 2. Festival for women to celebrate our comic genius in all visual formats - short films, plays, improv, sketch, standup, etc. Rochelle can be seen and heard: 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival - March 30 - April 2 2023 Moontower Comedy Festival April 12 - 23 Writing her recurring column on our very own website! Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  This is a special bonus episode featuring bits left on the cutting room floor from some of our early recording sessions (all the way back in January.) This episode features a guest appearance from Bad Boy Sam Malcolm! Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. Produced by Michael Jastroch, in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com

WARNING: this month's episode features a ton of shark references as well as a scene set inside our absolute favorite Austin establishment (aside from ColdTowne Theater) and the world's greatest movie theater, the Alamo Drafthouse. I guess that second part is not really a warning, come to think of it. But if you're not from Austin and don't know the Drafthouse, it's a cool theater where you get to order food and drink and they kick you out if you're a jack ass and spoil the movie.  This month's episode features national treasure Jose Gonzalez (Torch Theatre, Galapagos), Meredith Mae Roberts, Joseph Daily (Midnight Society) and Valerie Ward (PGraph). LIVE SHOWS: We're performing at Out of Bounds! Friday, September 2nd at 7:30pm! Get your tickets! As always a DONATION helps us out! But mostly, please remember to RATE and REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTunes!  Victrola is brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. And now, at long last, Molly Moore! Produced by Michael Jastroch, with editing by Dalton Allen - in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com) and ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com). http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com THIS MONTH'S EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Austin Crafts Expo 1975 Alamo Drafthouse Panda Express Job Interview General's Palace Restaurant Jaws 1975 Deborah's Slumber Party This Film Has Been Edited For Television

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. Produced by Michael Jastroch, in collaboration with our good friends at Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com   http://coldtownetheater.com   On this months episode: Jared Leto, Star of Suicide Squad The Trouble With Scrum San Pedros Mes-Italian Cuisine ATTN: K-Mart Shoppers Grandma's Favorite Things Brookstone Consierge Little Steve's Birthday! U.S. Census

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! In honor of the upcoming Austin Sketch Comedy Festival (Atxsketchfest.com), we're releasing some "B-Sides" -- sketches deemed too inconsequential for release on our regular episode. (Just kidding, they're funny.) Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. Produced by Michael Jastroch, in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) See the stars of Victrola at the Austin Sketch Comedy Festival this Memorial Day Weekend (http://atxsketchfest.com) http://victrolapod.com  http://coldtownetheater.com   On this months episode: "EP. 2.5 B-Sides" Live Jazz Fusion Band It's All Right Newspaper Perscriptions Austin Sketch Fest Commercial

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Will Cleveland (Stool Pigeon, Play By Play) and David Jara (Mascot Wedding, Stag! Comedy, Master Pancake)! Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "Eat, Pray, Blood": Bus Trolls and Duke Holes Bible Meeting Dr. Crinkle's Cure Williamson County Fair Veri-Zone McGutchin County Book Club The Barefoot Businessman

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Mac Blake (FPIA, Master Pancake, Movie Riot), Kaci Beeler (PGraph), Kasey Borger (Patio Talk) and David Jara (Mascot Wedding, Stag! Comedy, Master Pancake)! Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "Southern Hospitality": Dinosaur 69'ing Donny's Diner Hobby Lobby After Dark Human Sized Hotel Rooms Space Shuttle Endeavor Doctor's Appointment   

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. Produced by Michael Jastroch, in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) See the stars of Victrola at the Austin Sketch Comedy Festival this Memorial Day Weekend (http://atxsketchfest.com) http://victrolapod.com  http://coldtownetheater.com     On this months episode: "EP. 2 BIRTHDAY BURGERS" DARTH VADER BIRTHDAY BURGERS ACTION WAR! THE MOTION PICTURE BOXCAR HORATIO COMCAST PHONE SUPPORT DESTINATION ABSTINENCE  OSWALD

Victrola! Episode 6! Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Amy Wright (Patio Talk), Kaci Beeler (PGraph), and Brendan K. O'Grady (Sure Thing Records) Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "From The Mouths of Babes": Flight Delay Show and Tell Humbolt County Pee Wee Baseball Family Beach Rules Allergy Meds

We did it! We trudged through a year's worth of "Found" audio and assembled over four mighty hours of sketch comedy! And the best thing is: every narrative thread came to a satisfying conclusion! If you enjoyed Season 1, get pumped! Season 2 premiers February 1st. We''ll be building a new website, learning how to social media and scheming about live shows and different formats so we can bring you EVEN MORE STUFF. In the meantime, watch this space for special BEST OF SEASON ONE episodes! Also, it'd be swell of you to: 1) SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES 2) WRITE A REVIEW 3) TELL YOUR FRIENDS 4) DONATE If you enjoyed the work we did, feel free to kick us a buck. That money will go towards hosting and equipment and covering the occasional 12 pack of premium beer the cast demands.  Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Shannon McCormick (Red Vs. Blue), Curtis Luciani (Your Terrific Neighbors), and Joseph Dailey (Midnight Society)! Produced by Michael Jastroch and Assistant Editor Dalton Allen in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "The Renaissance": Read more at http://victrolapod.com/#bz9X7ejL287dk52P.99

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Shannon McCormick (Red Vs. Blue), Ed Reed (Bad Boys Improv), and David Jara (Mascot Wedding Podcast, Master Pancake) Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "The Renaissance":   Circle of Trust Renaissance Festival First National Bank Deposit Homecoming Announcements Acapella Nightmare   DON'T FORGET: If you like the podcast and want to support us, the best thing you can do is subscribe, write a review and rate us on itunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/al/podcast/victrola!-sketch-comedy-podcast/id981910129)

If you're new to Victrola, here's everything you need to know. One, it's comedy. Two, we improvise it and then cut it into a sketch. Three, this best of episode is a great place to start. If you're a Victrola vet, give this episode a listen and revisit some old favorites! We'll be back for season 2 February 1st. In the meantime, tell your friends, leave us a review and, if you're feeling it, drop us a dollar by clicking donate below! DONATE Comedy is brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Mac Blake (Master Pancake), David Jara (Master Pancake), Kaci Beeler (PGraph), and Kaci Borger (Patio Talk)!  Produced by Michael Jastroch and Assistant Editor Dalton Allen in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "Season One Greatest Hits, Volume One" "The Trouble With Scrum" "Hobby Lobby After Dark" "The Wheels On the Bus" "Suicide Squad the Motion Picture" "Williamson County Fair" "A Timely Sketch Jurassic World" "11/23/63"

Real talk: One of our cast members, Bryan Robert got a double lung transplant a few months back. He's doing great and recovering, but as you can imagine, lungs are pricey.   In addition to being the funniest dude, Bryan (and his wife Meredith, also an extremely talented funny person) are literally the best people. If you're a fan of the podcast and of Bryan, do us a favor and donate to his Go Fund Me Page.   https://www.gofundme.com/ujgvfn4c     If you're new to Victrola, here's everything you need to know. One, it's comedy. Two, we improvise it and then cut it into a sketch. Three, this best of episode is a great place to start. If you're a Victrola vet, give this episode a listen and revisit some old favorites! We'll be back for season 2 February 1st. In the meantime, tell your friends and leave us a review! Comedy is brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Shannon McCormick (RvB), Amy Wright (Patio Talk), Ed Reed (Bad Boys), and Curtis Luciani (Your Terrific Neighbors)!  Produced by Michael Jastroch and Assistant Editor Dalton Allen in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "Season One Greatest Hits, Vol. TOO" "Darth Vader" "South Side Johnny's BBQ" "911 Emergency" "Drunk Nerd Pub Quiz" "Flight Delay" "Renaissance Fest" "Force Awakens Tickets"  

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Juliet Prather and Amy Wright (Patio Talk), Roy Janik (PGraph), Sanjay Rao (Empty Promises), Curtis Luciani (Your Terrific Neighbors) and Cody Dearing (Got Your Back Podcast, ColdTowne Theater Artistic Director)! Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "Customer Service Department": Comcast Customer Serive Drunk Nerd Pub Quiz 911 Dispatch Singles Support Group Gentrification Elementary Theater Read more at http://victrolapod.com/#oOJj8PJBeV8l6BIK.99

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To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Queertowne's live show, we held our first ever live recording of the podcast during ColdTowne Theater's 16th anniversary celebration. Once nestled up in front of our live studio audience, the QT gang sets out to make the safe space for anti-swifties, Javi makes a not at all bitter Negroni Sbagliato, Laura regales the crowd with world cup penguins and other lesbian tales, and Mase get's spicy during Queertowne Quiz Time. Buckle up for a hilariously sexy time on this episode of QT, where every topic is gay so don't even ask.

VIDEO VERSION   The Coldtowne Theater has just reopened in Austin Texas, and my joy quickly turned to horror as their COVID-19 policy required all students (and teachers) to be vaccinated to attend class.   Obviously, whatever money came in to save the two-year-bankrupt-from pandemic required vaccinations to "avoid" another closure without understanding the trap of mediocrity and compliance they fell into. https://coldtownetheater.com/   The same thing just happened to the UCB theater. https://ucbcomedy.com/trainingcenter/covid-19/ America relies on subversive performers to keep the ruling class afraid of open corruption. These moves by paranoid oligarchs mandate MRNA altering jabs to performers could result in a generation of obedient, toothless, performers. Enabling a generation of beta-male technocrats to run over America's last remaining freedoms. www.EricHollerbach.com @KlausSchwabJr   Sponsor: www.ACBDRemedy.com - Promo Code "Eric" for 20% off your order      

This week on Yes But Why, listen in to my conversation with Kristin Henn, the owner and director of Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. Kristin Henn began hanging out backstage while her mom stage-managed when she was 5 years old. By 6, she found her way onto the stage. Kristin's theatrical education started with storytelling, theater history, directing and creative drama. When she discovered Improv, a switch flipped. She had found her path. She began her study of Improv at ColdTowne Theater and remains a loyal member of that community, teaching, directing, and performing regularly. Currently, Kristin's professional life revolves around teaching and producing Improv for youth as Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. In our conversation, Kristin and I chatted about confidence, listening, and making up stories. Kristin told me how her experience with a tornado early in life shaped her whole world view. We discussed improv and how much it saved us both! We talked about deal with with trauma and the healing power of a conscientious teacher. Kristin told me how she loves to create fun experiences and new adventures!If you want to support Kristin Henn and you are interested in Improv for youth, check out the Excused Absence website for class listings, show dates, festival details, and more!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 10/5/2022; posted on 11/6/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, listen in to my conversation with Kristin Henn, the owner and director of Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. Kristin Henn began hanging out backstage while her mom stage-managed when she was 5 years old. By 6, she found her way onto the stage. Kristin's theatrical education started with storytelling, theater history, directing and creative drama. When she discovered Improv, a switch flipped. She had found her path. She began her study of Improv at ColdTowne Theater and remains a loyal member of that community, teaching, directing, and performing regularly. Currently, Kristin's professional life revolves around teaching and producing Improv for youth as Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. In our conversation, Kristin and I chatted about confidence, listening, and making up stories. Kristin told me how her experience with a tornado early in life shaped her whole world view. We discussed improv and how much it saved us both! We talked about deal with with trauma and the healing power of a conscientious teacher. Kristin told me how she loves to create fun experiences and new adventures! If you want to support Kristin Henn and you are interested in Improv for youth, check out the Excused Absence website for class listings, show dates, festival details, and more! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 10/5/2022; posted on 11/6/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, listen in to my conversation with Kristin Henn, the owner and director of Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. Kristin Henn began hanging out backstage while her mom stage-managed when she was 5 years old. By 6, she found her way onto the stage. Kristin's theatrical education started with storytelling, theater history, directing and creative drama. When she discovered Improv, a switch flipped. She had found her path. She began her study of Improv at ColdTowne Theater and remains a loyal member of that community, teaching, directing, and performing regularly. Currently, Kristin's professional life revolves around teaching and producing Improv for youth as Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. In our conversation, Kristin and I chatted about confidence, listening, and making up stories. Kristin told me how her experience with a tornado early in life shaped her whole world view. We discussed improv and how much it saved us both! We talked about deal with with trauma and the healing power of a conscientious teacher. Kristin told me how she loves to create fun experiences and new adventures! If you want to support Kristin Henn and you are interested in Improv for youth, check out the Excused Absence website for class listings, show dates, festival details, and more! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 10/5/2022; posted on 11/6/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, listen in to my conversation with Kristen Henn, the owner and director of Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. Kristin Henn began hanging out backstage while her mom stage-managed when she was 5 years old. By 6, she found her way onto the stage. Kristen's theatrical education started with storytelling, theater history, directing and creative drama. When she discovered Improv, a switch flipped. She had found her path. She began her study of Improv at ColdTowne Theater and remains a loyal member of that community, teaching, directing, and performing regularly. Currently, Kristin's professional life revolves around teaching and producing Improv for youth as Excused Absence Comedy and Move Your Tale. In our conversation, Kristen and I chatted about confidence, listening, and making up stories. Kristen told me how her experience with a tornado early in life shaped her whole world view. We discussed improv and how much it saved us both! We talked about deal with with trauma and the healing power of a conscientious teacher. Kristen told me how she loves to create fun experiences and new adventures! If you want to support Kristen Henn and you are interested in Improv for youth, check out the Excused Absence website for class listings, show dates, festival details, and more! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 10/5/2022; posted on 11/6/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to improviser and producer, Wendy Salome. Wendy Salome serves Austin's creative community through the Coldtowne Theater. She was the Chief of Staff for ColdTowne Theater from 2018-2020. She improvised with the ColdTowne House Troupe, “Porch Cat” as well as the all-mom troupe, “My Secret Friend.” Wendy produced the B. Iden Payne-nominated show Junior Year Abroad and co-produced My Own Worst Enemy. After a long stretch of pandemic-induced hibernation from creative projects, she emerged in May 2022 to co-produce and play in The Emma Dilemma.When she's not dabbling in the improv world, Wendy works as an Election Clerk for Travis County Elections and serves as the president of the board for Griffin School.In our conversation, Wendy and I talked about how hard it can be to ALLOW yourself to be creative. There is such a strong pull to “have a solid foundation” and “take care of your family” that many of us with creative aspirations have held ourselves back. Still, the pull to be creative is strong. We keep going back to creative projects even though we're working elsewhere. But it's so hard! Why can't we just enjoy ourselves? Why can't we allow ourselves to have this joy?Wendy got introduced to improv when she put her kids into classes with Kristen Henn. Watching her children have so much fun, she got the improv bug. Wendy also found a love of stage management and producing. She thrives on helping others build a show. Wendy talked about being inspired by Nathan Sowell. When he asked her to be involved with The Emma Dilemma, he helped reignite her passion for the arts after the pandemic.We had a great deep dive on how the pandemic affected our creative output. It deflated us. We were sad. We were burnt out. Wendy and I discussed how we clawed our way out of that hole and came back to being the artists that we naturally are. To support Wendy Salome, go to your local elections office and verify that you are registered to vote, then show up and make your voice heard in the 2022 midterms on November 8th (or whenever the next election is in your country!) https://www.rockthevote.org/Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 9/7/2022; posted on 9/12/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to improviser and producer, Wendy Salome. Wendy Salome serves Austin's creative community through the Coldtowne Theater. She was the Chief of Staff for ColdTowne Theater from 2018-2020. She improvised with the ColdTowne House Troupe, “Porch Cat” as well as the all-mom troupe, “My Secret Friend.” Wendy produced the B. Iden Payne-nominated show Junior Year Abroad and co-produced My Own Worst Enemy. After a long stretch of pandemic-induced hibernation from creative projects, she emerged in May 2022 to co-produce and play in The Emma Dilemma. When she's not dabbling in the improv world, Wendy works as an Election Clerk for Travis County Elections and serves as the president of the board for Griffin School. In our conversation, Wendy and I talked about how hard it can be to ALLOW yourself to be creative. There is such a strong pull to “have a solid foundation” and “take care of your family” that many of us with creative aspirations have held ourselves back. Still, the pull to be creative is strong. We keep going back to creative projects even though we're working elsewhere. But it's so hard! Why can't we just enjoy ourselves? Why can't we allow ourselves to have this joy? Wendy got introduced to improv when she put her kids into classes with Kristen Henn. Watching her children have so much fun, she got the improv bug. Wendy also found a love of stage management and producing. She thrives on helping others build a show. Wendy talked about being inspired by Nathan Sowell. When he asked her to be involved with The Emma Dilemma, he helped reignite her passion for the arts after the pandemic. We had a great deep dive on how the pandemic affected our creative output. It deflated us. We were sad. We were burnt out. Wendy and I discussed how we clawed our way out of that hole and came back to being the artists that we naturally are. To support Wendy Salome, go to your local elections office and verify that you are registered to vote, then show up and make your voice heard in the 2022 midterms on November 8th (or whenever the next election is in your country!) https://www.rockthevote.org/ Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 9/7/2022; posted on 9/12/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to improviser and producer, Wendy Salome. Wendy Salome serves Austin's creative community through the Coldtowne Theater. She was the Chief of Staff for ColdTowne Theater from 2018-2020. She improvised with the ColdTowne House Troupe, “Porch Cat” as well as the all-mom troupe, “My Secret Friend.” Wendy produced the B. Iden Payne-nominated show Junior Year Abroad and co-produced My Own Worst Enemy. After a long stretch of pandemic-induced hibernation from creative projects, she emerged in May 2022 to co-produce and play in The Emma Dilemma. When she's not dabbling in the improv world, Wendy works as an Election Clerk for Travis County Elections and serves as the president of the board for Griffin School. In our conversation, Wendy and I talked about how hard it can be to ALLOW yourself to be creative. There is such a strong pull to “have a solid foundation” and “take care of your family” that many of us with creative aspirations have held ourselves back. Still, the pull to be creative is strong. We keep going back to creative projects even though we're working elsewhere. But it's so hard! Why can't we just enjoy ourselves? Why can't we allow ourselves to have this joy? Wendy got introduced to improv when she put her kids into classes with Kristen Henn. Watching her children have so much fun, she got the improv bug. Wendy also found a love of stage management and producing. She thrives on helping others build a show. Wendy talked about being inspired by Nathan Sowell. When he asked her to be involved with The Emma Dilemma, he helped reignite her passion for the arts after the pandemic. We had a great deep dive on how the pandemic affected our creative output. It deflated us. We were sad. We were burnt out. Wendy and I discussed how we clawed our way out of that hole and came back to being the artists that we naturally are. To support Wendy Salome, go to your local elections office and verify that you are registered to vote, then show up and make your voice heard in the 2022 midterms on November 8th (or whenever the next election is in your country!) https://www.rockthevote.org/ Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 9/7/2022; posted on 9/12/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to improviser and producer, Wendy Salome. Wendy Salome serves Austin's creative community through the Coldtowne Theater. She was the Chief of Staff for ColdTowne Theater from 2018-2020. She improvised with the ColdTowne House Troupe, “Porch Cat” as well as the all-mom troupe, “My Secret Friend.” Wendy produced the B. Iden Payne-nominated show Junior Year Abroad and co-produced My Own Worst Enemy. After a long stretch of pandemic-induced hibernation from creative projects, she emerged in May 2022 to co-produce and play in The Emma Dilemma. When she's not dabbling in the improv world, Wendy works as an Election Clerk for Travis County Elections and serves as the president of the board for Griffin School. In our conversation, Wendy and I talked about how hard it can be to ALLOW yourself to be creative. There is such a strong pull to “have a solid foundation” and “take care of your family” that many of us with creative aspirations have held ourselves back. Still, the pull to be creative is strong. We keep going back to creative projects even though we're working elsewhere. But it's so hard! Why can't we just enjoy ourselves? Why can't we allow ourselves to have this joy? Wendy got introduced to improv when she put her kids into classes with Kristen Henn. Watching her children have so much fun, she got the improv bug. Wendy also found a love of stage management and producing. She thrives on helping others build a show. Wendy talked about being inspired by Nathan Sowell. When he asked her to be involved with The Emma Dilemma, he helped reignite her passion for the arts after the pandemic. We had a great deep dive on how the pandemic affected our creative output. It deflated us. We were sad. We were burnt out. Wendy and I discussed how we clawed our way out of that hole and came back to being the artists that we naturally are. To support Wendy Salome, go to your local elections office and verify that you are registered to vote, then show up and make your voice heard in the 2022 midterms on November 8th (or whenever the next election is in your country!) https://www.rockthevote.org/ Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 9/7/2022; posted on 9/12/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I talk to Chicago-based theatre artist, Olivia Wise. Olivia Wise is a writer, actor, and improviser with a background in theatre. She recently relocated to Chicago from Austin, where she studied and performed improv at ColdTowne Theater and starred in scripted shows such as ColdTowne's Sex AKA Weiners and Boobs and Fallout Theater's Losers in Space. Currently, Olivia cohosts a weekly podcast called We Wrote The Book, where every episode she and her friends come up with a pitch for a new musical. In our conversation, Olivia and I discuss dramaturgy and stage management and all the cool yet under appreciated jobs in theater. We talk about building characters from wigs, taking amazing online workshops and writing sitcom scripts. Olivia tells me about a meditative practice she does to find funny and magical moments in life. We have a deep talk about finding community during the pandemic. Olivia was a really great guest, so fun to talk to! Support Olivia Wise listening to her podcast, We Wrote The Book. Or, if you happen to be in the Chicago area, check her out at The Annoyance where she is now taking classes and interning! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 1/24/2022; posted on 2/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I talk to Chicago-based theatre artist, Olivia Wise. Olivia Wise is a writer, actor, and improviser with a background in theatre. She recently relocated to Chicago from Austin, where she studied and performed improv at ColdTowne Theater and starred in scripted shows such as ColdTowne's Sex AKA Weiners and Boobs and Fallout Theater's Losers in Space. Currently, Olivia cohosts a weekly podcast called We Wrote The Book, where every episode she and her friends come up with a pitch for a new musical. In our conversation, Olivia and I discuss dramaturgy and stage management and all the cool yet under appreciated jobs in theater. We talk about building characters from wigs, taking amazing online workshops and writing sitcom scripts. Olivia tells me about a meditative practice she does to find funny and magical moments in life. We have a deep talk about finding community during the pandemic. Olivia was a really great guest, so fun to talk to! Support Olivia Wise listening to her podcast, We Wrote The Book. Or, if you happen to be in the Chicago area, check her out at The Annoyance where she is now taking classes and interning! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 1/24/2022; posted on 2/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I talk to Chicago-based theatre artist, Olivia Wise. Olivia Wise is a writer, actor, and improviser with a background in theatre. She recently relocated to Chicago from Austin, where she studied and performed improv at ColdTowne Theater and starred in scripted shows such as ColdTowne's Sex AKA Weiners and Boobs and Fallout Theater's Losers in Space. Currently, Olivia cohosts a weekly podcast called We Wrote The Book, where every episode she and her friends come up with a pitch for a new musical. In our conversation, Olivia and I discuss dramaturgy and stage management and all the cool yet under appreciated jobs in theater. We talk about building characters from wigs, taking amazing online workshops and writing sitcom scripts. Olivia tells me about a meditative practice she does to find funny and magical moments in life. We have a deep talk about finding community during the pandemic. Olivia was a really great guest, so fun to talk to! Support Olivia Wise listening to her podcast, We Wrote The Book. Or, if you happen to be in the Chicago area, check her out at The Annoyance where she is now taking classes and interning! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 1/24/2022; posted on 2/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I talk to Chicago-based theatre artist, Olivia Wise. Olivia Wise is a writer, actor, and improviser with a background in theatre. She recently relocated to Chicago from Austin, where she studied and performed improv at ColdTowne Theater and starred in scripted shows such as ColdTowne's Sex AKA Weiners and Boobs and Fallout Theater's Losers in Space. Currently, Olivia cohosts a weekly podcast called We Wrote The Book, where every episode she and her friends come up with a pitch for a new musical.In our conversation, Olivia and I discuss dramaturgy and stage management and all the cool yet under appreciated jobs in theater. We talk about building characters from wigs, taking amazing online workshops and writing sitcom scripts. Olivia tells me about a meditative practice she does to find funny and magical moments in life. We have a deep talk about finding community during the pandemic. Olivia was a really great guest, so fun to talk to!Support Olivia Wise listening to her podcast, We Wrote The Book. Or, if you happen to be in the Chicago area, check her out at The Annoyance where she is now taking classes and interning!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 1/24/2022; posted on 2/14/2022)

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I showcase my talk with comedian and filmmaker, Jer Moran. Jer Moran is a filmmaker and cartoonist based in Austin, TX. He has written and directed various short films and his work has been shown at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival, Austin Comedy Film Festival, Austin Micro Film Festival, and GELOS Comedy Film Festival. Jer is also a comedian and musical improviser who can be seen at the Hideout Theatre, Fallout Theater, Coldtowne Theater, and the Institution Theater. He performs as one half of the Gothic musical improv duo “House of the Bleeding Chicken” and he is also a member of the Fallout Theatre sketch troupe, “The Floor is Lava.” In our conversation, Jer tells me about his obsession with cartoons as a kid. Jer loves “Rocko's Modern Life” as well as the Hanna Barbera oeuvre. We talk about the artists who have creatively influenced us. Jer names weird and provocative animator, Bill Plympton as one of his inspirations. He also gushes about his love for the movie, “Pig Death Machine,” and its punk rock creators, Jon Moritsugu and Amy Davis. We gab about the craziest performance art pieces we have been a part of and also those we witnessed. Jer shares how he got into performing a form of musical improv he calls “gibberish opera.” Jer and I discuss how it can be lonely to create art. I deeply commiserate with him about how tough it can be to find collaborators that match your level of excitement and dedication. Jer tells me about the films he has created and his method for getting it all done. Support Jer Moran by watching his short films, available via Vimeo. You can also support Jer directly via his Patreon! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I showcase my talk with comedian and filmmaker, Jer Moran. Jer Moran is a filmmaker and cartoonist based in Austin, TX. He has written and directed various short films and his work has been shown at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival, Austin Comedy Film Festival, Austin Micro Film Festival, and GELOS Comedy Film Festival. Jer is also a comedian and musical improviser who can be seen at the Hideout Theatre, Fallout Theater, Coldtowne Theater, and the Institution Theater. He performs as one half of the Gothic musical improv duo “House of the Bleeding Chicken” and he is also a member of the Fallout Theatre sketch troupe, “The Floor is Lava.” In our conversation, Jer tells me about his obsession with cartoons as a kid. Jer loves “Rocko's Modern Life” as well as the Hanna Barbera oeuvre. We talk about the artists who have creatively influenced us. Jer names weird and provocative animator, Bill Plympton as one of his inspirations. He also gushes about his love for the movie, “Pig Death Machine,” and its punk rock creators, Jon Moritsugu and Amy Davis. We gab about the craziest performance art pieces we have been a part of and also those we witnessed. Jer shares how he got into performing a form of musical improv he calls “gibberish opera.” Jer and I discuss how it can be lonely to create art. I deeply commiserate with him about how tough it can be to find collaborators that match your level of excitement and dedication. Jer tells me about the films he has created and his method for getting it all done. Support Jer Moran by watching his short films, available via Vimeo. You can also support Jer directly via his Patreon! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I showcase my talk with comedian and filmmaker, Jer Moran. Jer Moran is a filmmaker and cartoonist based in Austin, TX. He has written and directed various short films and his work has been shown at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival, Austin Comedy Film Festival, Austin Micro Film Festival, and GELOS Comedy Film Festival. Jer is also a comedian and musical improviser who can be seen at the Hideout Theatre, Fallout Theater, Coldtowne Theater, and the Institution Theater. He performs as one half of the Gothic musical improv duo “House of the Bleeding Chicken” and he is also a member of the Fallout Theatre sketch troupe, “The Floor is Lava.” In our conversation, Jer tells me about his obsession with cartoons as a kid. Jer loves “Rocko's Modern Life” as well as the Hanna Barbera oeuvre. We talk about the artists who have creatively influenced us. Jer names weird and provocative animator, Bill Plympton as one of his inspirations. He also gushes about his love for the movie, “Pig Death Machine,” and its punk rock creators, Jon Moritsugu and Amy Davis. We gab about the craziest performance art pieces we have been a part of and also those we witnessed. Jer shares how he got into performing a form of musical improv he calls “gibberish opera.” Jer and I discuss how it can be lonely to create art. I deeply commiserate with him about how tough it can be to find collaborators that match your level of excitement and dedication. Jer tells me about the films he has created and his method for getting it all done. Support Jer Moran by watching his short films, available via Vimeo. You can also support Jer directly via his Patreon! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I showcase my talk with comedian and filmmaker, Jer Moran. Jer Moran is a filmmaker and cartoonist based in Austin, TX. He has written and directed various short films and his work has been shown at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival, Austin Comedy Film Festival, Austin Micro Film Festival, and GELOS Comedy Film Festival. Jer is also a comedian and musical improviser who can be seen at the Hideout Theatre, Fallout Theater, Coldtowne Theater, and the Institution Theater. He performs as one half of the Gothic musical improv duo “House of the Bleeding Chicken” and he is also a member of the Fallout Theatre sketch troupe, “The Floor is Lava.” In our conversation, Jer tells me about his obsession with cartoons as a kid. Jer loves “Rocko's Modern Life” as well as the Hanna Barbera oeuvre. We talk about the artists who have creatively influenced us. Jer names weird and provocative animator, Bill Plympton as one of his inspirations. He also gushes about his love for the movie, “Pig Death Machine,” and its punk rock creators, Jon Moritsugu and Amy Davis. We gab about the craziest performance art pieces we have been a part of and also those we witnessed. Jer shares how he got into performing a form of musical improv he calls “gibberish opera.”Jer and I discuss how it can be lonely to create art. I deeply commiserate with him about how tough it can be to find collaborators that match your level of excitement and dedication. Jer tells me about the films he has created and his method for getting it all done.Support Jer Moran by watching his short films, available via Vimeo. You can also support Jer directly via his Patreon!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsColdtowne Theater's Tauri Laws-PhillipsWhat We Talked AboutIn The Heights Jimmy Fallon/Lin Manuel Miranda Blyn [title of show] Broadway HD (Marc Elliott, Tyrone Huntley, Lucie Jones, Jenna Russell)Director; Josh Seymour SVOG Jersey Boys Movie… again Birdland Reopens RIP Ned Beatty Better Nate than ever To Kill a Mockingbird Fruma Sarah Zoey's Canceled West End Sleepwalking to Oblivion Orchestra in the Dark Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

We all need someone to love. And if we have to find them at the last call of a seedy dive bar, so be it! That’s where we find ourselves with our guest, Dave Buckman. He’s an actor and director based out of Austin. He’s also an owner for Coldtowne Theater. But most importantly, he’sContinue reading "Ep 27: Dave Buckman with Kate McKinnon’s Sheila Sovage"

Chrissy Shackelford is a writer for the Emmy award winning late night series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Before that she was an actor/writer/producer for 30 episodes of the Disney+ series, The Big Fib hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown. From 2017-2019, she spent two seasons as a staff writer on the HBO late night series, Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas. While writing for the show she also appeared on-camera and in multiple voiceover spots. She began her comedy career in 2012, studying at The Second City in Chicago and ColdTowne Theater in Austin, TX. After relocating to New York City in 2014, she quickly went through the improv and sketch program at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater. At UCBT, she has been a cast member of Characters Welcome, and spent three years writing and performing for house sketch teams such as The Classic, Fantasy, and Attention Shoppers. Her solo character show, Diane Shangri-La Presents: Not Dry Yet, ran at UCBT Chelsea from 2016-2017. When she's not slowly blinding herself by staring a screen that will one day destroy all of humanity, she watches a lot of reality tv, loves home decor, and drinks fancy cocktails that only feature vodka and club soda.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be sure to check out our live GARFsmas show THIS THURSDAY at 9:30 eastern/8:30 central on Squirrel Theater's YouTube and Twitch streams! With special guests including CHRISSY SHACKELFORD of LAST WEEK TONIGHT! JOHN SARTORI of UCB New York! MICHAEL JASTROCH of ColdTowne Theater and the Victrola podcast! MAYA DESHMUKH of AzN PoP and UCB! CHET SIEGEL from Alternatino on Comedy Central! Nick and Lance recap, rate and rank the 137th Garfield comic strip from November 2, 1978! Kind of a nothin' happenin' strip, today. Today's Garfield comic: https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/11/02 Send us an email with your Garfield memories to HungryCatDaily@gmail.com! Our episodes are also available as videos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrycatdaily And Facebook: http://facebook.com/HungryCatDaily Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HungryCatDaily! Music: VHS Dreams by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Artwork by Addison Billingsley

Be sure to check out our live GARFsmas show THIS THURSDAY at 9:30 eastern/8:30 central on Squirrel Theater's YouTube and Twitch streams! With special guests including CHRISSY SHACKELFORD of LAST WEEK TONIGHT, JOHN SARTORI of UCB New York, and MICHAEL JASTROCH of ColdTowne Theater and the Victrola podcast! We've made it to November! Nick and Lance are joined once again by comedian Patrick Keene to recap, rate and rank the 136th Garfield comic strip from November 1, 1978! We get into the litter box vs sand box debate and sympathize with Garfield's anti-November stance. Today's Garfield comic: https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1978/11/01 Send us an email with your Garfield memories to HungryCatDaily@gmail.com! Our episodes are also available as videos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrycatdaily And Facebook: http://facebook.com/HungryCatDaily Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HungryCatDaily! Music: VHS Dreams by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Artwork by Addison Billingsley

No comic strip today! Instead, Nick and Lance are joined by comedian Patrick Keene of the new Squirrel Theater to talk about all things Garth and Garf! Be sure to check out our live GARFsmas show THIS THURSDAY at 9:30 eastern/8:30 central on Squirrel Theater's YouTube and Twitch streams! With special guests including CHRISSY SHACKELFORD of LAST WEEK TONIGHT and MICHAEL JASTROCH of ColdTowne Theater and the Victrola podcast! Send us an email with your Garfield memories to HungryCatDaily@gmail.com! Our episodes are also available as videos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrycatdaily And Facebook: http://facebook.com/HungryCatDaily Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HungryCatDaily! Music: VHS Dreams by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Artwork by Addison Billingsley

This is a strange one! Nick and Lance recorded this episode live on Twitch as part of ColdTowne Theater's 14th anniversary weekend livestream. They're joined by none other than "James Davis" (ColdTowne founder Michael Jastroch) to recap a Garfield comic drawn live on the spot by friend of the show Michael Williams. Today's Garfield comic: https://i.imgur.com/0dToc4E.jpg Send us an email with your Garfield memories to HungryCatDaily@gmail.com! Our episodes are also available as videos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrycatdaily And Facebook: http://facebook.com/HungryCatDaily Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HungryCatDaily! Music: VHS Dreams by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Artwork by Addison Billingsley

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In honor of ColdTowne Radio's launch day, we're dropping a sample of our sister show "Stool Pigeon?" into the Victrola Feed. Find it wherever you get your podcasts, and enjoy the episode. Stool Pigeon the podcast is an improv and storytelling show, featuring a rotating cast of some of Austin's finest comedic talent from ColdTowne Theater!

An unlocked episode from our Patreon! For weekly Patreon exclusive podcasts, consider supporting Cig Sand at patreon.com/CigaretteSandwichThis episode we're joined by Austin improviser and ColdTowne Theater owner, Dave Buckman, to discuss the struggles of live comedy venues during the pandemic. Check out the Austin Sketch Festival August 21st and 22nd at  https://www.atxsketchfest.com/ , and support live venues nationally at  https://www.saveourstages.com/ Support the show (https://patreon.com/CigaretteSandwich)

Rachel Madorsky is a psychotherapist, relationship + business coach, speaker, trainer, performer, and co-owner of the award-winning improv comedy venue ColdTowne Theater located in Austin, Texas. For over two decades, Rachel has been facilitating, coaching, performing, and teaching at conferences, comedy festivals, Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, universities, non-profits, and leadership organizations around the world. Her incredible impact has been featured on Bravo, The Learning Chanel, SXSW Interactive, and CBS News. You can find Rachel here: www.rachelmadorsky.net www.coachingtherapistinstitute.com Learn about ColdTowne Theater at: www.coldtownetheater.com To hire ColdTowne to teach for your business: https://www.coldtownetheater.com/austin_corporate_training/team-building To help ColdTowne through this pandemic, please consider donating to the theater at paypal.me/coldtowne Tune into the 11th Annual Austin SKetchFest Aug 21-22 on twitch.tv/coldtownetv . More info at atxsketchfest.com

Dave Buckman served as Artistic Director of Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. He culminated his run in Europe directing Boom Chicago: RockStars, the second stage-swap with The Second City’s Main Stage in its 50-year history. After Europe, Dave worked as a director, actor, and teacher at The Second City in Chicago. He was also a Senior producer for The Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival for 10 years as well as Austin SketchFest and Executive Producer at ColdTowne Theater, where he has been performing, teaching, and directing since its opening in 2006. As a co-owner of CoTowne, Dave is dedicating his time to cultivate an inclusive comedy community in Austin, TX. Learn about ColdTowne Theater at: www.coldtownetheater.com To hire ColdTowne to teach for your business: https://www.coldtownetheater.com/austin_corporate_training/team-building To help ColdTowne through this pandemic, please consider donating to the theater at paypal.me/coldtowne Tune into the 11th Annual Austin SKetchFest Aug 21-22 on twitch.tv/coldtownetv . More info at atxsketchfest.com

Whether we're unemployed, underemployed, suddenly stay-at-home parents, or just sick to death of our living room walls, quarantine has impacted the way we work. In this episode, Lane and Katie address ways of coping with the accompanying heartache and frustration. Love the podcast? Join us live Wednesdays at 8PM on twitch.tv/coldtownetv, and consider donating to our friends at ColdTowne Theater!

Katie and Lane explore romantic relationships in quarantine, and fuse research and personal experience to try and help you not kill your partner. Our friends on Twitch throw us some questions - become one of them Wednesdays at 8 at twitch.tv/coldtownetv and consider donating to our hosts at ColdTowne Theater!

In their second Twitch-streamed episode, Katie and Lane discuss healthy coping skills and direct listener questions about their own habits. Interested in supporting small businesses in this time? Subscribe to our Twitch stream or donate directly to our hosts, ColdTowne Theater in Austin TX!

As we all adjust to the world of self-isolation, therapist Lane and nutcase Katie open their recordings to questions from Twitch users. In their first live-streamed episode, Katie and Lane let listeners drive the conversation, getting the pulse on our new circumstances. Join in live at Twitch.tv/coldtownetv, and donate to our friends at ColdTowne Theater!

After five seasons, close to 350 sketches, and over a hundred hours of content, we've made the difficult decision to do another five seasons. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. While you're busy respecting our privacy, please enjoy our sixth season premiere, Trash is Trevor. REMINDER: Our album on Sure Thing Records, virtual Aurality, is now FREE to stream on Spotify (right here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4wBrM0jNE0RTyPB6IDSjM9?si=aadamKMUSkaw0qCeWMcy-g) Please support us by subscribing or reviewing us wherever you get your podcasts, and by telling your friends and/or enemies. Victrola is Michael Jastroch, Lance Gilstrap, Jericho Thorp, Molly Moore, Cortnie Jones, Bryan Roberts, and Dalton Allen and is a co production of ColdTowne Theater.  Track Listing Bond 25 Netflix Pitch Meeting Travis County Dog Catcher Nightwaves Radio Mr. Peters Lifeguard Star Track Radio 

Performers Robert Segovia, Laura de la Fuente, Robyn Reynolds & Pete Parsons join Lane for a live episode of YBAYH at ColdTowne Theater!

Read the article at ComedyWham.com    On location at 2019 Out of Bounds Comedy Festival in downtown Austin, Seattle's Andy Iwancio sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how she made the move from the home of The Wire to the home of Starbucks (Baltimore to Seattle), how her talents as a DJ helped her set the stage for a comedy career, and how freeing it's been to place her relationship with her partner above all else.     Andy can be seen while in Austin: Altercation Festival - Thursday 9/26 at Kickbutt Coffee  The Velv - Friday 9/27 early show  Live from Coldtowne - Friday 9/27, 10pm at Coldtowne Theater   Follow Andy  Twitter @andyiwancio Instagram @andyiwancio Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/aiwancio    Music - "Nice" - Drone Rivers / Bandcamp

In our first-ever live episode, recorded in May of 2019 at ColdTowne Theater, we invite our friends to share their own prepared work about their mental health struggles, from stand-up to storytelling and more. On this episode, one of Lane and Katie's favorite comics, Angelina Martin, does traditional stand-up about her relationship with her own depression, and comedian and storyteller Symply Courtney talks about his experience finding comfort after a life event knocked him sideways.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, we go on location to sit down with Robyn Reynolds and special guest co-host Hammy.  Robyn talks to Valerie Lopez about how pushing boundaries while remaining very likeable runs in the family, being philosophical about FPIA, and gives us great insights into how they've learned how to write jokes.   Robyn can be seen: Sweet Lightning - Fallout Theater, every Saturday 8:30pm, catch him in August before a new cast starts in September Basement Brawl - an improv comedy competition, Fallout Theater, every Monday 9:30pm  Chesterfield - sketch at Coldtowne Theater on most Saturdays, 11:30pm Dead of Nights - late night talk show with Devon Coleman, starting October on Fridays with Devon Coleman at Fallout Theater Golf Cart (sketch duo with Robyn and Kelty Dorsey) is set to return in December at Fallout Theater   Follow Robyn Twitter @depressionfan93 Instagram @depressionfan93

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, Yamina Khouane sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how comedy was her escape growing up as a shy kid in the Rio Grande Valley, what it felt like to win the Austin Chronicle Best Actress Award in 2018, and how she's gotten comfortable with her identity after years of distancing herself from it.   Yamina can be seen: Fuck This Week - Mondays 8pm at Fallout Theater  (@fuckthisweek) SheSheSheShe - 2019 Out of Bounds Comedy Festival at Fallout Theater Prima Donas - Every 3rd Friday at Coldtowne Theater Catch Laura de la Fuente perform at Coldtowne Theater as Liz Behan: One Woman at Dusk on Saturdays 7pm through September 21.   Follow Yamina Twitter @yayayayamina Instagram @yayayayamina Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/yayayayamina 

Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy sports film. It is partly based upon the minor-league baseball experiences of writer/director Ron Shelton and depicts the players and fans of the Durham Bulls, a minor-league baseball team in Durham, North Carolina. Kim Lowery performs with Loverboy Comedy at ColdTowne Theater. Joseph Juarez performs with Salty Dish and I’m Not John.

In this episode of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me, Julian interviews Dawn Starr, host of the hit public access spiritual healing show, The Healing Hour. Listen as they discuss spirituality, censorship, circumcision, and so much more. (Featuring Tim Brewer as Dawn Starr!) And come see Julian Gooch LIVE Thursday, March 28 at 10pm at ColdTowne Theater.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast is proud to present Irene White. You recognize Irene from a hundred roles you’ve seen her play (she played Chandler Bing’s secretary once) but most recently you know her from her recurring role of “Carol” on Superstore. This is a great interview for anyone considering a career in acting. Irene has been a working character actor for many years and she owes this consistency to her friendliness and her work ethic. Irene also shares what she thinks are the keys to success for any actor. In this cathartic conversation, Irene and Amy bond over their shared love of scheduling and hustle. Irene is the kind of performer who works hard everyday for the roles she gets and she loves every minute of it. Irene tells Amy stories of her beginnings as an improviser at Second City in Chicago as well as her short stint in the Austin improv scene at Coldtowne Theater. Enjoy this conversation!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast is proud to present Irene White. You recognize Irene from a hundred roles you’ve seen her play (she played Chandler Bing’s secretary once) but most recently you know her from her recurring role of “Carol” on Superstore. This is a great interview for anyone considering a career in acting. Irene has been a working character actor for many years and she owes this consistency to her friendliness and her work ethic. Irene also shares what she thinks are the keys to success for any actor. In this cathartic conversation, Irene and Amy bond over their shared love of scheduling and hustle. Irene is the kind of performer who works hard everyday for the roles she gets and she loves every minute of it. Irene tells Amy stories of her beginnings as an improviser at Second City in Chicago as well as her short stint in the Austin improv scene at Coldtowne Theater. Enjoy this conversation!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast is proud to present Irene White. You recognize Irene from a hundred roles you’ve seen her play (she played Chandler Bing’s secretary once) but most recently you know her from her recurring role of “Carol” on Superstore. This is a great interview for anyone considering a career in acting. Irene has been a working character actor for many years and she owes this consistency to her friendliness and her work ethic. Irene also shares what she thinks are the keys to success for any actor. In this cathartic conversation, Irene and Amy bond over their shared love of scheduling and hustle. Irene is the kind of performer who works hard everyday for the roles she gets and she loves every minute of it. Irene tells Amy stories of her beginnings as an improviser at Second City in Chicago as well as her short stint in the Austin improv scene at Coldtowne Theater. Enjoy this conversation! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast is proud to present Irene White. You recognize Irene from a hundred roles you’ve seen her play (she played Chandler Bing’s secretary once) but most recently you know her from her recurring role of “Carol” on Superstore. This is a great interview for anyone considering a career in acting. Irene has been a working character actor for many years and she owes this consistency to her friendliness and her work ethic. Irene also shares what she thinks are the keys to success for any actor. In this cathartic conversation, Irene and Amy bond over their shared love of scheduling and hustle. Irene is the kind of performer who works hard everyday for the roles she gets and she loves every minute of it. Irene tells Amy stories of her beginnings as an improviser at Second City in Chicago as well as her short stint in the Austin improv scene at Coldtowne Theater. Enjoy this conversation! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

Austin comic Symply Courtney sits down with T-NASTY and CREAMR to chat about rapping while being a rideshare driver, being a father, and asking for money on social media. Oh, and of course they spit some bars. Check out Symply Courtney's improv troupe, "Sugar, Water, Purple" every Wednesday at Coldtowne Theater: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sugar-water-purple-can-we-kick-it-tickets-49338727462 Beats: "Bars" --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTlZwjG23bM "Trunk" --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8073-v-AXk0 "Venmo" --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu_B80JkGkY "Sonnin' You" --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC1xrDMAe-g "Rap Up Vol. 29" --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ql2MvENOY

Last weekend, Victrola performed live at the Excused Absence Youth Comedy Fest with teen improv sensations RoundHouse, hot off the heels of their sold out run of Hellhole at ColdTowne Theater.  Don't let the "Teen" part fool you. They're already funnier than us.  Please enjoy this PG rated episode of Victrola. We're very proud of the fact that no swear words were used in the making of this episode! A reminder, we have an album for sale. You can, ironically, support all this free content by purchasing it! (https://goo.gl/tX14FB) You can also help us out by reviewing us on iTunes and telling your friends! (https://goo.gl/xwiQnx) Victrola is brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones, Jericho Thorp and Molly Moore! Produced by Michael Jastroch, with additional editing by Dalton Allen - in collaboration with our good friends at ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com). http://excusedabsencecomedyfest.com http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com

Special guest Katie Stone (Martini Ranch, Stool Pigeon) joins us live at ColdTowne Theater to discuss The Ring. Everyone is legitimately scared except for Emma who lets slip that her childhood bedroom was in a barn loft and she has driven horses to suicide. Is Emma Samara? How many nipples do you need to make a belt? Is wet hair grosser than throat hair? This episode is filled with answers! Facebook: facebook.com/wearedefafraid Instagram: instagram.com/wearedefafraid Twitter: twitter.com/wearedefafraid

It's the August episode of Victrola! The episode where we used the name "Steve" at least three times. In honor of this auspicious occasion, you can see Victrola live TWICE in the next two weeks. THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd - 10pm at COLDTOWNE THEATER w/ Just Some Girls Having Fun. (tickets) SUNDAY, AUGUST 12th - 5pm at COLDTOWNE THEATER. Part of the Excused Absence Youth Comedy Festival. (http://excusedabsencefest.com) A reminder, we have an album for sale. You can, ironically, support all this free content by purchasing it! (https://goo.gl/tX14FB) You can also help us out by reviewing us on iTunes and telling your friends! (https://goo.gl/xwiQnx) Victrola is brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones, Jericho Thorp and Molly Moore! Produced by Michael Jastroch, with additional editing by Dalton Allen - in collaboration with our good friends at ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com). http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com TRACK LISTING: Movie Gas Pass Bat Signal Broadway Discount Kioske Ghost Hunters Disney Animatronic Repair Sears Photo Studio  

Recorded live on Friday the 13th at ColdTowne Theater, we discussed Jason Voorhees' origin story (sort of? not really?) with super special guest Jen Brown (Women In Caskets)! Since most of us were a tad bored by the movie, we spend most of the time talking about Jen's crush on Freddy Krueger and whether or not Michael Myers is good at sex. Spoiler: he is! Facebook: facebook.com/wearedefafraidInstagram: instagram.com/wearedefafraidTwitter: twitter.com/wearedefafraid

This week, the gang is joined by special guest Veronica Rubens (Harlequin, Stool Pigeon) to watch The Silence of the Lambs, a movie Emma's childhood friend described to her, beat by beat, after which she vowed never to see it. This one seems to ruin everyone’s day. Except for Kyle because he is a terrible ghoul who is numb to everything. Tickets available now for our live show on Friday, July 13th at ColdTowne Theater in Austin, TX! Go to coldtownetheater.com for more info! Facebook: facebook.com/wearedefafraidInstagram: instagram.com/wearedefafraidTwitter: twitter.com/wearedefafraid

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Dave Buckman really wants to make you laugh. He sits down with Valerie Lopez to tell us how everything from founding a college improv troupe, to training (and eventually teaching) at Second City Chicago (and Cleveland), to eventually settling down in Austin and serving as the Executive Producer of Coldtowne Theater have all helped him toward that mission, both on stage and off stage. Dave joins us as Producer of Out of Bounds Comedy Festival coming your way Labor Day 2018 for nearly a week of 100 performers spanning standup, sketch and improv.  The lineup for 2018 is out and is as incredible as ever.  Badges are available now and you can learn more at: oobfest.com    -- NORMAL --

This week, the gang is joined by comedian and Batman-American, Devon Coleman (Sugar Water Purple, Hellhole)! And good news, we’re watching a normal movie: Wes Craven’s classic "A Nightmare On Elm Street." Listen as Kyle and Devon lull Steven and Emma into a false sense of security because they forgot that Freddy is still pretty scary in this one. Tickets available now for our live show on Friday, July 13th at ColdTowne Theater in Austin, TX! Go to coldtownetheater.com for more info! Facebook: facebook.com/wearedefafraidInstagram: instagram.com/wearedefafraidTwitter: twitter.com/wearedefafraid

Alex Baia shares strategies on how you can thrive at the edges of the decentralization movement and become a leader in the field of disruption by improvising your way in any situation.   About Alex Baia:   Alex is an improv comedy writer and he studied comedy at iO Chicago, The Second City, and ColdTowne Theater and has performed improv on stages in Austin, Chicago, and New York City.  He speaks about how skill is built over time, how humor can be complimentary to the skills that you already have in order to achieve where you want to be and how community, commitment and humor is the key to winning any battle in life.   Check out Alex at https://alexbaia.com/   Check out his monthly newsletter and subscribe to his publications at Hyoom: http://hyoom.com/newsletter McSweeney’s: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/authors/alex-baia and Slackjaw: https://medium.com/@alexbaia   Shows in Austin, TX: https://www.facebook.com/frootopia  ------- Thank you for supporting our Podcast!    Support the podcast to continue this podcast stream by donating cryptocurrency: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/6f850891-26ac-4fb9-97fa-337dd05501a6 or via PayPal:  https://www.paypal.me/katphoenix You can also donate and subscribe to be a Patron on Patreon here to get free ebooks, guides, & retreat rewards:   https://www.patreon.com/thebrightphoenix   We are a podcast for conversations that bring forth radical ideas that disrupt the normal conversation on where we are heading into the future.  Your patreon support & donation will help us continue to provide you access to the future leaders of the future of humanity by making their mark in business, education, social change and spirituality.  Keep this podcast going by supporting us so we can continue to provide you episodes every week.    YOU ARE AMAZING!!!      Like the music? It's all from HookSounds. Keep free creative music flowing.  Share the love

This week’s Yes But Why Podcast episode features comedian Emma Holder. Emma talks to Amy and Wendell about ghost babies, college drum circles and the dangerous streets of Brazil! Emma performs regularly at Coldtowne Theater; you can see her improvise every Sunday night in Stool Pigeon and you can catch her sketch troupe, Pendulum every 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy this amazing conversation!

Kate Trammell explains how to write a hook-able resume for an arts career. She discusses the differences between a CV and a resume, how to tailor your resume for a specific job, how to list your accomplishments, and the best ways to format your document. Kate is a New York City based events, career, and creative workshop educator, theatre artist, and educational theatre blogger. She has a Bachelor's degree in Theatre with an emphasis on Acting & Directing from Sam Houston State University. She has also trained in improvisation at the ColdTowne Theater in Austin, Texas. While in Austin, she started working as a teaching artist in public schools and private workshops and as an arts administrator for non-profit organizations. She earned her Master's degree in Educational Theatre from New York University. Show Notes: Kate Trammell - http://www.katetrammell.com/ Email – thekatetrammell@gmail.com Download Kate's Resume - https://wellattended.com/blog/027-writing-hook-able-resume-arts-career-kate-trammell/ - Download our free marketing resources at https://wellattended.com/resources

Michael Jastroch is one of the founders of ColdTowne Theater in Austin Texas, where he's been teaching improv for the last decade. He's taught at festivals all over the country, and he can be seen every Thursday night with his improv group the Frank Mills or heard on his improv and sketch comedy podcast, Victrola. To find Michael on social media: twitter.com/jastroch facebook.com/jastroch instagram.com/jastroch

The Tatas are joined by the superb and talented Daniel Webb.  We discuss all the latest trends, go shopping, and have a Ball! Follow Daniel on Twitter and Instagram @ruebenboobies Visit his website for even more Daniel: www.thedanielwebb.com   Daniel's upcoming appearances discussed on the show are: 9/29/16 - Sparklegood at Coldtowne Theater 10pm 9/30/16 - Toyota Lopez Show at The New Movement Theater 10pm Follow us on Twitter @radiotatas - Like our page on Facebook - Leave us a message at 512.716.0773 - Send Trucker Porn scripts and compliments to radiotatas@gmail.com . Rate us on iTunes!

Happy New Year! It IS me, Marc Hershon, your host and New Year’s baby for 2016. And this is Succotash, The Comedy Podcast Podcast. It’s the first edition of Succotash Clips for this new year, and we have a fine passel of clippage for you. Before we get into the nit and the grit of what’s in store this time around, I thought I’d check in to see how many of you Succotashians are also Resolutionaries. You know, those folk who steadfastly trot out a litany of resolutions for the new year. New leaves that they are bound and determined to turn over this time for sure, only to almost immediately start backsliding furiously on their self-commitments. I tend to go pretty low key and achievable with the resolutionary action, mostly because I know, after being around as long as I have, I’ve got a pretty good idea how low to set the bar in order to clear it. My first resolution is one I’ve been kicking off the past ten years or so with, and that’s to go without regular coffee or any other form of caffeine for one month. I LOVE coffee – its aroma, its flavor and its effects. But I know it’s not all good in term of the way you feel if you miss your morning cup so I’ve taken this step to purge my system of caffeine and its residual cravings for 31 days. Achievable! The other one is exercise. I’m actually pretty good with this one, to the point that this is actually a resolution to continue my exercise regimen, not jump start it. To help out, I’ve signed up for a 10K race in April, so I just need to press a little harder and I should be ready for that.  Achievable! Regarding Succotash, well, I’m just going to shoot for bigger and better this year. I’ve arranged with our friend Shawn Merek to put on the first LIVE epi of Succotash just one month from now. That’s right. Friday night, February 5th, at 6 PM at the Improv Lab on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. I’m still firming up the details and will have more information for you shortly, but we’ll have some amazing guests and a lot of fun that night. But we’re also aiming to have a lot of fun right NOW. We've got clippage from the Hobcast with Hob the Troll, How To Be Amazing, The Mike Jolitz Show, The New Hollywood Podcast, The Potato Bureau, River City Rant, Royal & Doodall, The Cure, and Victrola!  We, of course, will be looking into the Tweetsack for your tweets and emails. But no Burst O’ Durst this time around. Our friend Will Durst has been off, touring the Bay Area with his Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off Show. If you need your Fix O' Durst, please visit his website at http://WillDurst.com or check out his tweets @WillDurst on Twitter. (And the Burst will be back next episode!) The Clips How To Be AmazingWe’ve clipped podcasts featuring Michael Ian Black as a host before – like Mike And Tom Eats Snacks and TOPICS. But he’s had a new one out for the past year called How To Be Amazing, where his guests are mostly authors and he picks there brains about their backgrounds, their careers, and how they do what they do so well. I just reviewed his recent two-part interview with author David Sedaris for Huffington Post this past week. Very entertaining and enlightening interview, so I thought we’d pull a nice clip out of it. The New Hollywood PodcastI’ve got a clip from The New Hollywood podcast, hosted by friend-of-Succotash Brian Flaherty. Brian’s been getting some great guests on his show and most recently he chatted it up with Paula Pell, a very funny writer who’s been on-staff at SNL since 1995, produced and wrote on 30 Rock, wrote the screenplay Sisters, which Tina Fey and Amy Poehler starred in, and on and on. In the clip we're featuring, she relates to Brian what her first few days moving out to Los Angeles was like. I’m kinda surprised she survived. Victrola!Another podcast I recently reviewed was Victrola!, which is the namesake of a plucky little troupe from Austin’s Coldtowne Theater. They rolled out a first eight episodes of their monthly show in 2015, and they promise to return for a second season. The shows are all written by and starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. In December, they’d dropped a compilation show, with sketches from the first eight epis, and here’s one of them — a riff on Jurassic World. The CureOur next clip was sent in using our direct upload link at http://hightail.com/u/Succotash by Terrell, one-half of the crew at The Cure podcast. He writes: Hey, Thanks for Following @Thecurepodcast on Twitter. We decide to use your service and we already have a intro. However its not 3-5 min long. Its about 2 min hopefully this would suffice. If not we will create another intro next week. Thanks, Terrell I DM’d him back to let him know that  we’re not that keen on playing packaged promos and that we prefer straight up clips, but after listening to what he sent in on behalf of his co-host, Marcus, and himself, I think this works just fine. Royal & DoodallIf you felt a disturbance in The Force the past couple of weeks, that wasn’t the new Star Wars movie opening, it was the return of the Royal & Doodall podcast. After some time away from the mics, Tommy Royal and Angus Doodall are back. Where have they been? What have they been doing? Well, you’ll have to download and subscribe to their podcast for the intimate details but here’s a snippet of R&D banter to give you a taste. HobcastWe haven’t chatted up our friend Hob The Troll lately, the purveyor of The Hobcast. But I do chat with him every so often on Twitter and occasionally on Facebook. That’s how I know about his recent Christmas special. The Hobcast has been a little…off-schedule during 2015, but Hob got it together enough to produce a fun little holiday episode where he placed phone calls to some folks. Some of those people apparently donated money for the opportunity to hear from Hob but this clip doesn’t come from one of those calls… River City RantUploading clips directly to us is not the only way for comedy podcasters to get their stuff on the show, of course. I harvest a bunch of clips myself, our Associate Producer Tyson Saner is busy slicing and dicing clips as well, and you can also email a 3-5 minute MP3 clip into our Tweetsack at marc@SuccotashShow.com. That’s what they did over at the River City Rant podcast and, to prove it, here’s the letter that came with the clip: “Marc, I heard you on Dave's Comedy-a-go-go podcast and you were a great guest. I think your podcast idea is such a unique idea and really helpful to helping others weave thru all that's out there. Our Podcast "River City Rant" is dubbed an irresponsible comedy podcast where we simply just rip on anything and everything, one of our favorite segments we do is called Worst Characters, where two of us throw out voices in an improv format. I hope you enjoy and use this clip as we feel it's one of our best. Thank you, Britt Crumley, River City Recordings Radio, Jacksonville, Florida” Thank you, Britt. Without further ado, here’s a sampling of River City Rant. The Potato BureauOnce upon a time there was a show out of Sacramento, California, called the Van Full of Candy podcast. Fresh episodes stopped showing up in the early months of last year but the guys connected to it – a bunch of sketch and improv performers – have branched out in new and different ways AND other podcasts. We featured a clip from STAB! back in the fall and now here’s a clip from another show called the Potato Bureau. Fun concept – let me read from their iTunes description: The Potato Bureau is a musically-inspired improv podcast, recorded live at the Sacramento Comedy Spot. Every show features a local musician or group performing on stage for the audience. They give the Bureau a few songs and stories, and the Bureau uses those nuggets of inspiration to take you on a (sometimes crazy) audible journey. The cast of the Potato Bureau is  Corky McDonnell, Zach Coles, Tina Jett, Eric Barger, Michell Petro, Molly Doan, and Court Hansen. Here’s a sample of what they sound like in action… The Mike Jolitz ShowWhen I guest on other podcasts, like Dave Nelson’s Comedy A-Go-Go show, I often talk about how one of the shining benefits of the medium of podcasting is that the barrier of entry is so low that pretty much anyone can do it. You just need a mic, something to record with, a smattering of knowledge how to get what you record online, and an idea for the show. A lot of the shows we clip are hosted by comedians or other well-known entertainers and it’s clear some of those production budgets are decently sized. I was recently DM’ing with Mike Jolitz on Twitter and he’s a one-man operation, that podcasting-from-the-kitchen-table model. I’m not sure what the size of his listenership is yet and he’s still feeling his way into his sound. So I thought we’d give him a shout out and play a clip from The Mike Jolitz Show. Here he is, giving his take on the news… That’s going to do it for Epi124 of Succotash Clips. Thanks for listening, or whatever it is you might do while I’m talking and playing clips. Fingers crossed that upcoming Epi 125 is a Succotash Chats show and my guest will hopefully be Michael Ian Black. We’ve never met but we both wrote movies identically titled Wedding Daze. He directed his and mine was on TV, and they both currently have 5.7 stars on IMDB. We’ll talk about that and more so be sure to pass the Succotash! — Marc Hershon