Podcasts about comedy camp

Straight from the club bookers and owners who actually open your emails—this Comedy Camp audio session highlights what makes a booking email land, stand out, and not get instantly deleted.

Join a hilarious chat with Michael Henry and Tim Murray as they spill the tea on their OutTV series Wish You Were Queer. From outrageous moments to behind-the-scenes antics, the duo dives into the chaos that fuels their comedy. (And how Trixie Mattel feels about their travels.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paige again dropping zingers this morning, whatever you're doing, keep it up Headlines with a dude in China who picked his nose so hard he hit an artery Sports with the Lady Gamecocks winning the SEC and Josh Allen backing up the money truck

It's the last show before Skankfest. Jay needs to learn his song for the Comedy Jam and Bobby prepares to go away to Comedy Camp. Jay doesn't believe that Bob loves old porn videos that have a story. There are rumors that P Diddy has a video trail that leads to his "freak offs." They hope that Kevin Hart doesn't show up anywhere in this scandal. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

This week, we recount our adventures at Comedy Camp in Los Angeles and the amazing performers we met. Kristi reads the financial pages, and we discover that  Novo Nordisk is now worth more than Tesla. We discuss the surprising economics of both Viagra and high-priced escorts. Now we're officially "launched", we ponder what it takes to start a podcast, what motivates podcasters, and how they can help to reestablish trust in media.      HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Start00:45 - "Big Pharma" wealth speeds past Tesla01:48 - $90 a pill? That's an expensive woody02:53 - My health insurance can't monitor my monitor!03:38 - Tom and Bert04:30 - Naked Martin and the $900 an hour sex worker07:33 - The Houston Rodeo08:35 - This giant man came to the door with coffee09:28 - Comedy Camp: Jay Leno, Adam Carolla, Caroline Rhae, Pat Barker, Trevor        Wallace11:04 - A spiritual experience seeing Craig Robinson perform12:30 - The brilliance of Caroline Rhae14:58 - What's it been like doing the podcast? 16:30 - "Authenticity" matters most17:35 - Podcasting as a more trustworthy form of news18:55 - Theo Von, Dana White, Robert Kennedy Jr. and the canceled Peloton campaign22:10 - The $900 an hour hooker is now online 25:45 - Kristi and the meaning of "Sx"28:50 - Norm Pattis persecution34:42 - Deidre Hall wears plaid 

Ever wondered about the other fantasy camp? Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp partnered with The Adam Carolla show to create Comedy Fantasy Camp, and in this episode, co-hosts David Fishof, Britt Lightning & Miles Schuman re-cap what went down at the second ever Comedy Camp in LA with Jay Leno, Jon Lovitz, Caroline Rhea, Trevor Wallace, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New MEETIES episode, y'all! Katherine explains why festivals should just be referred to as comedy camp and Lace goes off about why Jo Koy didn't bomb at the Golden Globes. CHECK OUT GIGGLE GLOSS HERE HAVE YOU CHEATED, GOTTEN CHEATED ON OR BEEN A SIDEPIECE? CALL US & LEAVE US A TEASER ABOUT YOUR STORY & YOU JUST MIGHT GET INTERVIEWED ON AN EPISODE OF CHEATIES: 888-STABBY-8 (888-782-2298) FOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | LACE LARRABEE | KATHERINE BLANFORD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tammy Pescatelli and Adam remember Norman Lear and discuss one of his most iconic yet controversial characters, Archie Bunker. They also discuss the LA City Council looking to ban bull riding. Deaf Frat Guy calls in next for a round of JV or All Balls updates the gang on his fraternity. Next, Chris reports the news on Taylor Swift being named Time's Person of the Year, a Kelsey Grammer interview cut short over his politics, and Diddy denying another sexual assault accusation. Lastly, David Fishof drops in to chat about Volume 2 of Comedy Fantasy Camp and regale stories about Peter Frampton, Ringo Starr, Hall and Oates, and more. For more with Tammy Pescatelli: ? Check out her podcast, The Cop & The Comedian ? Watch her special, Way After School Special, on Amazon Prime Video ? http://Pescatelli.com ? Follow on X and Instagram @TammyPescatelli For more with Deaf Frat Guy: ? Follow on X @DeafFratGuy For more with David Fishof: ? Check out Comedy Fantasy Camp Volume 2 at http://AdamCarolla.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ? http://Angi.com ? http://OReillyAuto.com ? http://BetterHelp.com/Carolla ? http://LectricEBikes.com ? http://Meater.com

Comedian Paul Virzi was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, and shared some great stories about working with Pete Davidson, Rob Kelly and Bill Burr. Paul also gave some tips to AJ about the LA clubs he likes working the most, as AJ is flying off to comedy fantasy camp this week. 

What is the bonus hole? Clay Travis, fast food expert. Gad Saad on the key to happiness. Comedy Camp with Adam Carolla.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the bonus hole? Clay Travis, fast food expert. Gad Saad on the key to happiness. Comedy Camp with Adam Carolla.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Für Radio Essen-Hörerinnen und -Hörer ist er eine vertraute Stimme: der lispelnde Elvis Eifel. Aber auch hinter Comedy-Formaten wie "Jogis Sprachnachricht", "Das Merkel Posting" oder "Donald Trumps WhatsApp-Gruppe" steckt der Gast dieser "Essen im Ohr"-Folge: Jürgen Bangert. Er leitet die Comedy- und Unterhaltungs-Redaktion im NRW-Lokalradio, hat aber auch schon fürs Fernsehen gearbeitet und steht regelmäßig auf der Bühne, zum Beispiel wieder beim Comedy Camp. Wie kommt er auf die Ideen für seine Witze? Wird er überhaupt noch ernst genommen, wenn er beim Amt anruft und als Elvis Eifel enttarnt wird? Und wie hat er es von einem Dorf im Sauerland zu seinem großen Bekanntheitsgrad geschafft? Radio Essen-Moderator und Podcast-Host Fabian Schulenkorf hat nachgefragt und als Antwort viele lustige, aber auch ernste Geschichten bekommen.

This week we discuss Barry going to "Comedy Camp", our own funerals, designer gardens, being invisible, spiritual supermarket experiences and a whole lot more!

PLUS: Megan Fox Hotness!!

Allegra! I & i grüssen aus Flims mit Insides aus dem Comedy-Camp und eurem Best Of von kopierten Markenprodukten! Habt ihr Fragen? Gerne auf podcast@joelvonmutzenbecher.ch Tour-Termine für mein immer noch neues Solo "STAND UF!" gibt's hier: http://www.joelvonmutzenbecher.ch​ Video-Folge auf Youtube: https://bit.ly/JvM-Youtube Titelsong: "Sea Salt" von Johny Holiday: https://johnyholiday.bandcamp.com/album/loafer-fire-gang-2

Bryan drives to Indiana, in the middle of the night, with help from "mommy's little helpers", 4th of July fireworks reveal the true nature of grown men who live in their parents basements and the Redneck Rave is a thing...where many people get hurt. Finally, the gang decides to follow through on something and give away that promised Gold Dot gift card for the best comment!LINKS:Watch this episode on YoutubeTCBTV-minusSponsorMagic Spoon Cereal Is INCREDIBLE! Try it with promo code TCBEarBuds Podcast NewsletterSquadCast Podcast Remote Audio / Video RecordingHello Fresh: Use Code TCB12Apostrophe: Dinner Table Dermatology. $15 off your online appointment.Use The Code COMMERCIALSubscribe to The Commercial Break Podcast Youtube ChannelJoin The Comedy Podcasts Club on ClubHouseNew Episodes on Tuesdays and now Fridays everywhere!Text or leave us a message: +1 (470) 584.8449FOLLOW US:Instagram: @thecommercialbreak @bryangcomedy  @tcbkrissyClubHouse: @bryangreen @tcbkrissyClubHouse: The Commercial Break Club on Clubhouse! (home of live recordings)Twitter: tcbbryanFacebook: The Commercial Break PodcastYouTube: Youtube.com/TheCommercialBreakEmail: info@tcbpodcast.comA Chartable Top 100 Comedy Podcast#1 Trending Comedy Podcast Worldwide! (Chartable)#1 Trending Comedy Podcast U.S.(Chartable)An Apple Top 100 Comedy Podcast Top 1% Downloaded Podcasts, Worldwide (ListenNotes)A Hot 50 Podcast (Podcast Magazine)

Bryan has his first brush with fame and it leads to all kind of horrible business ideas for The Commercial Break! Then the gangs digs into the lifestyles of men who date full size, and anatomically correct, female dolls (known as "Real Dolls"). Bryan then begs the audience to send one to the studio!LINKS:Win $500 from TCBtv-(minus) by following Instagram or subscribing on YouTube and leaving a comment on your favorite episode in the month of June.Watch this episode on YoutubeTCBTV-minusSponsorEarBuds Podcast NewsletterSquadCast Podcast Remote Audio / Video RecordingApostrophe: Dinner Table Dermatology. $15 off your online appointment.Use The Code COMMERCIALSubscribe to The Commercial Break Podcast Youtube ChannelJoin The Comedy Podcasts Club on ClubHouseNew Episodes on Tuesdays and now Fridays everywhere!Text or leave us a message: +1 (470) 584.8449FOLLOW US:Instagram: @thecommercialbreak @bryangcomedy  @tcbkrissyClubHouse: @bryangreen @tcbkrissyClubHouse: The Commercial Break Club on Clubhouse! (home of live recordings)Twitter: tcbbryanFacebook: The Commercial Break PodcastYouTube: Youtube.com/TheCommercialBreakEmail: info@tcbpodcast.comA Chartable Top 100 Comedy Podcast#1 Trending Comedy Podcast Worldwide! (Chartable)#1 Trending Comedy Podcast U.S.(Chartable)An Apple Top 100 Comedy Podcast Top 1% Downloaded Podcasts, Worldwide (ListenNotes)A Hot 50 Podcast (Podcast Magazine)  

Bryan explains to Hoadley his bathing routine of choice. Bryan celebrates his wedding anniversary. Then the gang reviews a few of the most inappropriate wedding toasts the internet has to offer! It's a Pinot Grigio kind of episode... LINKS:Win $500 from TCBtv-(minus) by following Instagram or subscribing on YouTube and leaving your best comment in the month of June.Watch this episode on YoutubeTCBTV-minusSponsorApostrophe: Dinner Table Dermatology. $15 off your online appointment.Use The Code COMMERCIALSubscribe to The Commercial Break Podcast Youtube ChannelJoin The Comedy Podcasts Club on ClubHouseNew Episodes on Tuesdays and now Fridays everywhere!Text or leave us a message: +1 (470) 584.8449FOLLOW US:Instagram: @thecommercialbreak @bryangcomedy  @tcbkrissyClubHouse: @bryangreen @tcbkrissyClubHouse: The Commercial Break Club on Clubhouse! (home of live recordings)Twitter: tcbbryanFacebook: The Commercial Break PodcastYouTube: Youtube.com/TheCommercialBreakEmail: info@tcbpodcast.comA Chartable Top 100 Comedy Podcast#1 Trending Comedy Podcast Worldwide! (Chartable)#1 Trending Comedy Podcast U.S.(Chartable)An Apple Top 100 Comedy Podcast Top 1% Downloaded Podcasts, Worldwide (ListenNotes)A Hot 50 Podcast (Podcast Magazine)

Support Ben at Patreon.com/benbankas - Ben finally brings his intern in for the big day. Luke's first chance at doing something public! He's been in a few patreon episodes with the cucks but this is the big debut. What do you think folks? Ben tells Luke he should fill in the space between his freckles and become brown, compares him to Lord Farquad and Luke actually holds his own and asks Ben (his new mentor) a few questions. Welcome to Comedy Camp folks!

A funny look at victory and camping...

Bob is calling up some fans to gauge how they've been feeling (emotionally and intestinally). One caller in particular is having a rough time trying to remain positive, while another is trades fart jokes with Bob and talks about how appreciative he's been to reconnect with friends during this time. Plus, one caller from Ohio can't wait to talk to Bob about Dave Chappelle's Comedy Camp. Leave a message for Bob! (562) 600-0343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nirjay Mahindru talks to stand up comedian Maureen Younger about her life and career.Maureen is a tri-lingual London Scot, she's frank, fast, feisty, sharp, engaging – honest humour with attitude!Gigs include: Hackney Empire, The Stand, Hampstead Comedy Club, Upfront Comedy, Glee Club, Amused Moose Soho, Comedy Camp, Comedy Store, Up the Creek, Bearcat Comedy Club, Underbelly, Komedia, Frog & Bucket, Downstairs at the King's Head, Arthur Smith's Cut Price Comedy Night, Comedy Café, Laughing Cows, Hampstead Theatre, BrouHaHa, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Buzz Comedy, Monkey Business, Joogleberry Playhouse, Retort Cabaret ShowInternational GigsBerlin: Comedy Club Kookaburra & BeatStreet (in English); Stage-Diven & Scheinbar (in German)Radio/TVNewspaper reviewer on Sky NewsRegular guest panellist on BBC Radio London & BBC Radio 5 Live.Newspaper Reviewer on the Biggins & Lesley Show, BBC Radio London.Presented an 80s soul show on Break FM.Roles in Band of Brothers (BBC/HBO), The Affair (black & white silent comedy). Support the show (https://www.interactstrokesupport.org)

Epic, Deep-Dive History of Cult Movies, , Releasing as a Three-Part Documentary Series The first of a three-part documentary feature Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time, will hit the VOD marketplace on multiple platforms beginning April 21. A history of cult movies which traces their roots in repertory cinemas and at midnight screenings in the 1970's through today, the production names the greatest cult films of all time, with inside stories, interviews with the stars, directors and historians who defined the genre and illustrated film clips. Each volume is hosted by an established film buff panel with directors Joe Dante and John Waters and actors Illeana Douglas and Kevin Pollak. Quiver Distribution releases the Plausible Films' production. "This production was a dream come true," said Plausible Films' Paul Fishbein, executive producer of Time Warp. "These are the films we grew up on, that we cut classes to go see and snuck into drive-ins to watch. And after seeing them over and over and over again, they still hold up." The first release, "Midnight Madness," releasing on April 21, considers the phenomenon of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the admiration for Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude, the strange way David Lynch's Eraserhead because a cult hit, how Pink Flamingos established John Waters as a cult director and discusses many more "midnight movies." Jeff Bridges and John Turturro are on hand to deliberate The Big Lebowski, Rob Reiner, Michael McKean and Fran Drescher explain the greatness of This is Spinal Tap, the extraordinary Pam Grier is on hand to discuss her 19070's blaxploitation cult classics Coffy and Foxy Brown and many more stars, directors and their movies are dissected. Part 2, with the title "Horror and Sci-Fi," releases May 21 on VOD platforms and features cult sci-fi classics such as Blade Runner and star Sean Young, Malcolm McDowell dishing on A Clockwork Orange, Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai with Jeff Goldblum on hand, John Sayles and Joe Morton discussing The Brother from Another Planet and many others. Cult horror is represented with Night of the Living Dead and the late George Romero, The Evil Dead featuring Bruce Campbell, and director Tobe Hooper's final interview along with co-star Ed Neal in discussing the cult greatness of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The third volume, "Comedy & Camp," premiering June 23 on most VOD platforms, establishes the greatest cult comedies as well as the camp cult classics that filled repertory cinemas, video stores and screens at midnight. The all-star cast includes John Cleese, Fred Willard, David Cross, Gina Gershon, Jim Gaffigan, Jon Heder, John Cameron Mitchell, the cast of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Ron Livingston, Kevin Smith, director Amy Heckerling and many others discussing the likes of Rock 'n' Roll High School, Clerks, Showgirls, The Room, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Napoleon Dynamite, Office Space. Fast Time at Ridgemont High, Plan 9 From Outer Space and many more. All three volumes feature many experts and authors including Bruce Vilanch, Owen Gleiberman (Variety), David Edelstein (New York Magazine, CBS Sunday News), Amy Nicholson (Variety), Kyle Anderson (The Nerdist), Danny Peary (Cult Movies 1-4), Tony Timpone (Fangoria), Carrie Rickey (Philadelphia Inquirer) and Irv Slifkin (Groovy Movies). Slifkin, an accomplished film writer and professor, who served as a producer on the project, added, "I've always had a fondness for movies that are off the beaten track or have never found the audience they deserve, so taking a liking to cult films were a natural for me. Realizing that others shared my enthusiasm for such films was a revelation, and nothing is more fulfilling than sitting in a theater and sharing the love for a movie you thought nobody cared about with others who appreciate the same thing." Danny Wolf, who directed the project said, "What I loved best about directing and conducting the interviews was that so many of the films we covered were personal favorites of mine. So, it's hard to put into words how amazing it was to interview Gina Gershon for Showgirls, Peter Farrelly for ?Kingpin, or the unique opportunity to travel to Kingsland, Texas to interview The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Ed Neal....in front of the actual house used in the movie." Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time is available starting April 21 on Amazon Apple TV, iTunes, Amazon, Vudu and most places you rent or buy new movies to stream.

Epic, Deep-Dive History of Cult Movies, , Releasing as a Three-Part Documentary Series The first of a three-part documentary feature Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time, will hit the VOD marketplace on multiple platforms beginning April 21. A history of cult movies which traces their roots in repertory cinemas and at midnight screenings in the 1970's through today, the production names the greatest cult films of all time, with inside stories, interviews with the stars, directors and historians who defined the genre and illustrated film clips. Each volume is hosted by an established film buff panel with directors Joe Dante and John Waters and actors Illeana Douglas and Kevin Pollak. Quiver Distribution releases the Plausible Films' production. "This production was a dream come true," said Plausible Films' Paul Fishbein, executive producer of Time Warp. "These are the films we grew up on, that we cut classes to go see and snuck into drive-ins to watch. And after seeing them over and over and over again, they still hold up." The first release, "Midnight Madness," releasing on April 21, considers the phenomenon of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the admiration for Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude, the strange way David Lynch's Eraserhead because a cult hit, how Pink Flamingos established John Waters as a cult director and discusses many more "midnight movies." Jeff Bridges and John Turturro are on hand to deliberate The Big Lebowski, Rob Reiner, Michael McKean and Fran Drescher explain the greatness of This is Spinal Tap, the extraordinary Pam Grier is on hand to discuss her 19070's blaxploitation cult classics Coffy and Foxy Brown and many more stars, directors and their movies are dissected. Part 2, with the title "Horror and Sci-Fi," releases May 21 on VOD platforms and features cult sci-fi classics such as Blade Runner and star Sean Young, Malcolm McDowell dishing on A Clockwork Orange, Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai with Jeff Goldblum on hand, John Sayles and Joe Morton discussing The Brother from Another Planet and many others. Cult horror is represented with Night of the Living Dead and the late George Romero, The Evil Dead featuring Bruce Campbell, and director Tobe Hooper's final interview along with co-star Ed Neal in discussing the cult greatness of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The third volume, "Comedy & Camp," premiering June 23 on most VOD platforms, establishes the greatest cult comedies as well as the camp cult classics that filled repertory cinemas, video stores and screens at midnight. The all-star cast includes John Cleese, Fred Willard, David Cross, Gina Gershon, Jim Gaffigan, Jon Heder, John Cameron Mitchell, the cast of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Ron Livingston, Kevin Smith, director Amy Heckerling and many others discussing the likes of Rock 'n' Roll High School, Clerks, Showgirls, The Room, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Napoleon Dynamite, Office Space. Fast Time at Ridgemont High, Plan 9 From Outer Space and many more. All three volumes feature many experts and authors including Bruce Vilanch, Owen Gleiberman (Variety), David Edelstein (New York Magazine, CBS Sunday News), Amy Nicholson (Variety), Kyle Anderson (The Nerdist), Danny Peary (Cult Movies 1-4), Tony Timpone (Fangoria), Carrie Rickey (Philadelphia Inquirer) and Irv Slifkin (Groovy Movies). Slifkin, an accomplished film writer and professor, who served as a producer on the project, added, "I've always had a fondness for movies that are off the beaten track or have never found the audience they deserve, so taking a liking to cult films were a natural for me. Realizing that others shared my enthusiasm for such films was a revelation, and nothing is more fulfilling than sitting in a theater and sharing the love for a movie you thought nobody cared about with others who appreciate the same thing." Danny Wolf, who directed the project said, "What I loved best about directing and conducting the interviews was that so many of the films we covered were personal favorites of mine. So, it's hard to put into words how amazing it was to interview Gina Gershon for Showgirls, Peter Farrelly for ?Kingpin, or the unique opportunity to travel to Kingsland, Texas to interview The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Ed Neal....in front of the actual house used in the movie." Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time is available starting April 21 on Amazon Apple TV, iTunes, Amazon, Vudu and most places you rent or buy new movies to stream.

In Part 2/2 of this podcast, David & Raj interview filmmaker Danny Wolf about his new movie Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films Of All-Time. It is a 3 volume series that focuses on cult movies from different genres. Volume 1 is subtitled "Midnight Madness", Volume 2 is "Horror & Sci-Fi", and Volume 3 is "Comedy & Camp". The guys really enjoyed this one. Look for it online, it's currently available at the iTunes Store.It seems the studio was plagued with crickets in this segment >:( My apologies!Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight MadnessTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror & Sci-FiVOLUME 3 Release Date: June 23, 2020Enjoy! ^_^Interact With The Hosts And Share Your Reviews In Their Growing Community of Film Fans:Facebook Group: Coast2Coast Film ReviewsThis Podcast Is Available On:Youtube: Coast2Coast Film ReviewsItunes Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicStitcherTuneInBlubrry PodcastingRadio PublicPocket CastsListen NotesTake Care & Thanks For Tuning In!

Jacques and Joe discuss prepping jokes for Jacques’ upcoming warm-up gig and reminisce about their “comedy camp” in the ‘90s – writing bad sketch comedy for two weeks! ALSO: Boston rock radio station WAAF goes to Christian rock, Louis CK’s return to standup, Elizabeth Warren’s debate win over the corpse of Michael Bloomberg, a touching Richie Dunn story from Jacques, and Joe performs the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme as Emo Philips! PLUS: Sport, video games, TV picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Love” by Dan Cray – https://dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast

Jeff Ross and Dave Attell talk about performing in Vegas and picking the right people to roast. Cameraman Corey accidentally worked on a porno & Dan recalls a snoring nightmare during Comedy Camp.

YKWD crosses over with the crew from Comedy Central's Bonfire! Dan Soder, Big Jay Oakerson and Christine Evans share an episode with Bobby during the first annual Comedy Camp!      

Welcome to the blog & show notes for Episode 47 of Sally’s Performing Arts Lab Podcast. In this episode, I interview my favorite drama teacher, Amber Harrington, from Edison High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’m your SallyPAL podcast host, Sally Adams. I talk to people about creating original work for a live audience. Send an email anytime to Sally@sallypal.com. I have an update on the SallyPAL empire. SallyPAL now has a STORE! You can buy t-shirts, totes and coffee mugs with vintage theatre photos and paintings. Each one has a caption or speech bubble that will make you chuckle (especially if you’ve ever been backstage). Click the link to go to SallyPAL.com/shop and see for yourself. In addition to building the store, I’ve been toying with a YouTube channel. But I could use some advice. So far I’ve used it for live TOWN Stages interviews, encouragement videos and my own original music and covers. But I’d like to know what you want to see. My son, my music partner and I are working on a new musical. Would you like to see the process and what that actually looks like? Do you want me to share videos of original performances from around the world? Do you want more video interviews? I have to admit, I’ve got a steep learning curve on this one. Just click this link to go to YouTube for the SallyPAL channel. Subscribe and comment on the channel and I can start sharing useful stuff! Before I tell you about one amazing drama teacher, I want to share about a little project at our Virginia cottage. Because I am constantly struggling to get better sound, George and I created a recording studio in an under-stair closet. Here’s a pic of my closet under the stairs Harry Potter space. You might even be inspired to try something like this in your own home. It required that we both give up items of clothing we know longer wear to free up the space, but that’s a good thing, right? Amber Harrington was never my drama teacher. She’s quite a bit younger than I am. But she taught all three of my kids. And as her peer, I’ve watched her work and been so impressed. Amber lives by her mantra, Work Hard and Don’t Be a Jerk. She’s been teaching theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma for nearly 20 years. This very special artist has received numerous awards for her teaching. And her students regularly win awards for their performances and technical work. Every year she expands the theatre program that has changed so many lives including the lives of my three kids. Amber Harrington teaches nearly 250 students each year. This sometimes requires her to accommodate two classes at once. This would be tough enough for most teachers, but Amber’s organizational skills, work ethic (and Google Classroom) make it work. She learned what it means to be a drama teacher from her dad, Paul Harrington. He taught her about raising money, building sets and marketing the work of young local artists on a teacher’s small salary. Amber Harrington graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a theatre degree after learning every facet of theatre craft. As a teacher she created projects and performances that helped her students grow. And every year the Edison Eagle theatre program gets a little bigger. There are so many opportunities in Amber's department. Early in the school year there is a district-wide one-act competition that has often led her students to compete at the state level. The annual Halloween show, Creeps, has dance, music, spoken word and original writing. Fall Funnies features comedy scenes and monologues. She produces mainstage plays and musicals with the help of other interested teachers including history teacher Chris Burnham and now retired Folger Shakespeare Library Mentor Teacher, Paul Stevenson. When the teacher walk-out forced students to forego one of the annual productions, Amber created a summer Comedy Camp to make up for the lost stage time. During the school year she produces an audition-only stand-up comedy show that includes some very funny student-written routines. Edison Eagle Theatre also produces an annual Saturday Night Live knock-off called Thursday Night Live (or TNL). I’ve often thought the kids’ original skits were funnier than the actual SNL. As a Folger Shakespeare Library Teaching Artist herself, Amber makes Shakespeare accessible to the kids. Just recently, one of her students won the Shakespeare competition that leads to a National event in New York City. Her schoolwide Shakespeare festival has produced other National contenders over the years. And Amber and her students began a new tradition in 2017 featuring monologues written by students that focus on the lives of dogs called Dogologues. The December show raises money for The Promised Land Dachsund Sanctuary.      So many young artists have trod the boards under Amber’s watchful eye including my three kids. I give her credit for instilling a sense of confidence and encouraging integrity. Amber now has her 10-year-old son joining the fun by teaching him to operate the light board and including him in the summer comedy camp. One nice thing about teaching is having time in the summer to spend with your kids. One tough thing about teaching is being able to afford your kids. The Oklahoma Teacher Walkout last year in the national news was not unexpected. For those of us who have taught in Oklahoma public schools, politics loom large. Amber is committed to supporting the kids by keeping politics out of all theatre department activities. She finds ways to create a positive environment where all students feel welcome. Amber commits every day to the Drama Class as a safe space. She keeps it that way even in the face of difficult circumstances for teachers. She believes in taking the art seriously without taking yourself too seriously. All Eagle Theatre kids are required to do some performance-related writing. She created one of the first full-fledged playwriting programs in a high school in Oklahoma. Amber believes in students creating original work to a deadline. As she points out, “theatre is the hardest deadline.” All of these programs should be enough for any teacher, but Amber goes the extra mile. She takes the existing Edison deaf education program and incorporates ASL signing by having interpreters for performances and encouraging deaf students to participate in shows. And her program produced the only two Oklahoma winners of the Kennedy Center Very Special Arts youth playwriting program. In my interview with Amber Harrington you’ll hear us talk about the amazing voice coach Rena Cook and the play The Hairy Falsetto by J.I. Rodale. We mention The Lesbian Exhibit by Eagle Theatre grad Will Inman. We also talk about presentational acting vs. teaching kids how to access feelings in a role. This is a process Amber refers to as “turning a corner”. The political climate in education came up, of course. And we discussed the juiciness of “the long silence” in performance. There’s so much to talk about with Amber: We mentioned artist Tom Self’s original t-shirt designs for Creeps (they’re collector’s items now). Amber’s dad writes large cast plays that are often performed on the Eagle Theatre mainstage. The number of events she produces led to the development of a black box theatre space. Her casts have won all state one-act competitions. And Edison actors are regularly selected for regional and state all-star and tech awards. This very committed teacher makes theatre classes challenging, exciting and fun. According to her students, the experience is worth every critique, long rehearsal, and ugly cry. Performing on stage is a risky business but with the encouragement of a teacher like Ms. Harrington, students take artistic risks with confidence. I know you’ll enjoy episode 47 with high school drama teacher Amber Harrington. You can click on the play button in this blog to hear the entire episode. But if you want to skip around, look below for a podcast rundown. After the interview you’ll hear Concise Advice from the Interview. This is a quick compilation of the advice given by my guest during the show. Words of Wisdom from George follows and is a bit of good advice from my husband, the coolest guy on the planet. Here’s the blog version of Concise Advice from the Interview: There are only 2 bits of advice from Drama Goddess Amber Harrington this week: #2 Work Hard. #1 Don’t be a jerk. Advice to live by. Thank you for following, sharing, subscribing, reviewing, joining, & thank you for listening. If you’re downloading and listening on your drive to work, or rocking the artist’s podcast-listening lifestyle like my sister does, let me know you’re out there. Shared storytelling is the most important thing we do as a culture. That’s why I encourage you to share your stories because you’re the only one with your particular point of view. And SallyPAL is here with resources, encouragement, and now t-shirts and totes! All the stories ever expressed once lived only in someone’s imagination. Now… Work Hard and Don’t be a jerk!

From The Jerrod Carmichael Show, Tiffany Haddish. She talks about her life, going to Comedy Camp as a child and working with Oprah. The team goes in depth about WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka getting charged with murder. Chris Cull is riding across Canada to talk about addiction.