Podcasts about ComedySportz

Katie Caussin is the new director of the 40 year old iO theater in Chicago. She is an actress, improviser, director and actor who has a 30 year career in improv. We talked about what she loves about improv and why she is passionate about it. One of her favorite experiences was being in Comedy Sportz and touring with them. She believes that Comedy Sportz gave her the best training to be an improviser. One of her experiences was on tour when members of her team shaved their heads! She thought about going bald herself but eventually kept her lovely locks. She shared the history of iO and the incredible improvisers who came out of their school. Katie is a warm and generous person and I felt like I'd known her for years. I know you'll love her as much as I do!

This week, Jim and Kai rank and review the Shrek franchise. Does Jim not care about you? What's Frog Man King Daddy's problem? Are we gonna go intergalactic? “I am right. What I'm saying is correct.”  - Jim O'Donnell “What do you think I think you think?” - Kai Bobbi You can catch Jim and Kai performing in The Improv Double Feature at ComedySportz in Philadelphia, the first two Fridays of the month (February - May 2025) at 9PM. Come support live theater and get some laughs in your life.  Go to linktr.ee/rottentreasure to listen, like, follow, rate and review. It really helps the show! You can also support the podcast to gain early access to episodes, promotional opportunities and even get extra franchise rank and review episodes. Who knows?! The tier system. That's who. Visit patreon.com/rottentreasure to learn more!

A story of ComedySportz glory. Transcript

Today's guest is Jay Sukow. Jay Sukow has been performing with and without a script for over 27 years. He has trained with some of the greatest in improv, including David Razowsky, Stephen Colbert, Mick Napier, and the legendary Del Close. He was the Artistic Director/Head of Training at the Improv Comedy Copenhagen Theatre, and previously taught for Second City, ComedySportz, and iO Chicago (where he was also head of the artistic committee).  Jay has taught at improv festivals all over the world, and he also won The Golden Pineapple award for best visiting teacher at Improv Comedy Copenhagen.  Jay's directing credits include the feature film “Trubadeaux: A Restaurant Movie”, "Guilty: The Web Series", and commercials for Allstate.  He has extensive teambuilding experience, and has thrived in the corporate arena, designing interactive learning sessions for companies like McDonald's, PepsiCo, Netflix, Eli Lilly, Yahoo!, and Allstate Financial Services. In addition to all of that, Jay approaches everything he does with a big sense of excitement, which definitely comes through in this interview. Learn more about Jay Sukow by visiting his website, jaysukow.com. Help out the podcast by giving a rating and a review, and feel free to leave a comment!

What a wonderful opportunity to chat with the incredible musical improv genius, Mike Descoteaux. I've been lucky enough to call him a friend over a decade! He is a beloved teacher throughout the world. We even got to do a musical improv number! Mike Descoteaux is a music director, teacher, composer, improviser and airline pilot, apparently. He was creator and head of the Music Program at The Second City Training Center, music director of the Second City ETC stage in Chicago, and full-time artistic director/executive director of several New England nonprofit arts and comedy organizations. His work has been seen on NBC, A&E, WGN, WGBH and stages around the globe. He has “composed” and “conducted” over 1,000 completely improvised musicals with BLANK! the musical (Off-Broadway), Baby Wants Candy, Musical! the musical, and many others. In addition to teaching/performing at institutions like the Second City, iO, Comedy Sportz, the Annoyance, the Magnet, UCB, Northwestern University, and Columbia College, Mike has led workshops in improvisation, sketch, music direction, and music improv at festivals and theaters all over the world.

Feeling overwhelmed? Procrastinating, then frantically pushing to get everything done? The good news is that healthy productivity is not about doing more. It's about doing more of what matters. Modern life has us feeling swamped, unsure how to move forward on goals and dreams while still managing the day-to-day. And then there are all those other things still on the list: the garage needs cleaning, those photos need organizing, and the emails, the emails, the emails . . .Sam Bennett presents a radically simple idea: small actions, the kind you can do in 15 minutes, are enough to move the needle on your levels of joy and satisfaction—and ultimately change your life. Sam guides you from overwhelm to accomplishment by showing you how to:let go of perfectionism, self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and other destructive patternsmanage when life feels out of control due to health or family concernsbreak intimidating projects into a series of manageable taskstactfully say no to extra work when people put you on the spottake a quarter of an hour a day for yourself to create new routines that support a balanced life.Sam is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated over-achievers get unstuck, so you can prioritize, focus and move forward on the goals that matter to you.She is also a wildly popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a half-million participants and an average of 4.8 stars in a range of courses including, Time Management for Busy People, How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings, Embracing Times of Uncertainty, and How to Write Emails People Will Actually Read.  She has a gift for authentic marketing, having spent 15 years as a Personal Branding Expert for Sam Christensen Studios. She was honored by some of the best marketers in the world as an Ultimate Marketer Finalist at Infusioncon 2010.As an actor, her work in the theatre includes a long affiliation with the legendary Second City Theatre in Chicago, and in Los Angeles, she's done extensive work with LA Theatreworks, The Open Fist Theatre Company, and ComedySportz. Her television appearances include The Drew Carey Show, Strong Medicine, Days of Our Lives, and Modern Family.Originally from Chicago, and now based in a tiny beach town outside of Los Angeles, Sam offers online courses, in-person workshops, and keynotes. She also makes a heck of a roast chicken.https://therealsambennett.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

An original ComedySportz player, John Leicht performed with CSz Milwaukee from 1984-1987.  Tune in as we explore what it took to bring the original troupe together, how John became Playwright-in-Residence with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater for ten straight years, and why looking back he calls his time at ComedySportz “the University of Life.”

In this episode of Girl, You So Random, I had the pleasure of talking with Tashika Campbell. She began her Improv journey in 2017 in Baltimore. Originally from Charlotte, Tashika is a founding member of the award-winning troupe Cake Walk. In addition to performing, she is the lead coordinator of F.A.M Fest, the first Improv festival dedicated to centering and celebrating Black performers in the DMV, (D.C., Maryland and Virginia) area. Currently, Tashika works as an education consultant with Ubiquitii Educational Solutions, which uses SEL concepts to promote learning in students. She also serves as President of the Board of Directors with the Baltimore Improv Group theater and is the Diversity Advisor with Camp Improv Utopia. Tashika is a highly sought-after coach, teacher and workshop facilitator, and has previously worked with Bird City Improv, Queen City Improv, Black and Funny Festival and Comedy Sportz.  Follower her on IG: cakewalkcomedy

Join us in Season 3 as we celebrate 40 years of ComedySportz! Recorded live at the 2024 ComedySportz World Championships in Milwaukee, Christine interviews Dick Chudnow—the creator of ComedySportz—reminiscing on our collective four-decade long journey, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

It's Friday! We did it! Greg is filling in for Jane and we welcome Amy Westrup from ComedySportz to guest host with Greg and Calvin and they're recapping the DNC with guests Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area, as well as Shawn Phetteplace, the Campaigns Director for Main Street Alliance to give their thoughts on the week's event. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Alan Guszkowski joins host Matthew Filipowicz to discuss how the Supreme Court has recently criminalized being homeless, as well as the upcoming 40th anniversary celebration of Comedy Sportz.

We talk to performers and founders of First Coast Comedy, Alex and Madelaine Grindeland! Alex and Madelaine bring a whole new meaning to the term "power couple," Alex and Madelaine do improv, run a comedy theater and festival together, and wrestle. Yes, they are improvisers AND pro wrestlers! They both have unique backgrounds and Jason talks to them about it all. Alex and Madelaine talk about their theater background, how they got into improv, doing short form improv at Comedy Sportz in Seattle (CSz), what make them fall in love with pro wrestling, what made them want to start wrestling, Madelaine's training at the Nighttime Factory in Atlanta, the many parallels between improv and wrestling and how one has helped them be better at the other, how doing less is crucial sometimes in improv and wrestling, and much more! It's a bone crushingly good chat! Instagram: @FirstCoastComedy, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  YouTube: @FirstCoastComedy, @ThereItIsPod Facebook: @FirstCoastComedy, @ThereItIsPod Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

The first thing my guest, Paul Schmidt, would like you to know about him, is that as a single dad, his teenage son, Robbie, is his world and his reason for everything. Which is incredibly endearing considering the level of success he's attained in a variety of professional and creative endeavors. Perhaps his success is due to being cast at the age of six in the role of “God” in his school play and that has “anointed” his efforts ever since. For years Paul would continue his Thespian pursuits acting in just about anything he could, which in 1980's Baltimore meant musicals, as he performed in over 20 of them before he turned 18.  Once he was out of college, he pursued a successful career in broadcasting, and started on-air at 98 Rock in Baltimore, and eventually went on-air full-time at WRDX in Wilmington, DE for almost a decade. Adding to his performance repertoire, Paul did stand-up comedy and owned and operated Christina's Comedy Zone at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino for 3 years, which won Best Comedy Club in Delaware Today Magazine. He also did a year of improv in the Baltimore troupe of ComedySportz. For the past 25 years, Paul has poured his stage and on-camera acting experience into commercial and corporate voiceover work, and voicing for hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses via explainer videos, e-learning, corporate training, medical narration, and audiobooks. As a community builder and business coach, Paul created the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.  Joining me from Richmond, VA, Paul is an avid sports fan, who loves playing golf with his son and refers to himself, among other things, as a “Golf Suckist”.  To talk about all this and more, I'd like to welcome Paul Schimidt to 19 Stories. Contact Paul Schmidt via the following: Website: https://vopro.pro The VO Freedom Master Plan: https://vofreedommasterplan.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@vo-pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vopro.pro TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vopro.pro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vofreedom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulschmidtvo Voiceover: https://paulschmidtvoice.com/ Visit https://paulschmidtvoice.com or email paul@paulschmidtvoice.com. Thanks for listening to this episode of 19 Stories: from fear to Hope. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode as well. To give feedback or a story idea: 19stories@soundsatchelstudios.com To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/ To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: cheryl@cherylholling.com Follow me on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo Theme Song Credit:  'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'Don't Worry Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful!

Ben takes the opportunity to interview the co-founder of ComedySportz, the interactive, competitive improvisational comedy show.The WannaPractice app: www.wannapractice.com Use the code “WP2440POFF” at registration for 40% off the regular price.The WannaBeA training material: wannabeacissp.comThe TSSOI Discord: https://discord.gg/mJjYtsuNdSMany thanks to co-host Matt Snoddy! Go buy consulting services from him: http://www.networktherapists.com/You can now sponsor The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC! Buy us a gallon of gas here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securityzedVisit our friend and co-host Raphty here: safing.io

Gillian Bellinger is a beloved improviser, teacher and actor. She founded the now thriving Misfit Improv and Acting School in Asheville, N.C. which just celebrated its one year anniversary. I had met Gillian during the pandemic with our mutual friend, Jay Sukow. We reconnected recently at the Sketch School with Marc Warzecha in Sketch 101 and I knew I wanted to know more about this very funny lady. We talk about growing up in Texas and how the improv bug got her. Gillian's resume is amazing. She has performed as an improviser and taught at Second City Chicago, Second City Hollywood, Westside Comedy Theater in Mission IMPROVable, Comedy Sportz. She is a SAG voiceover actor and has appeared in numerous commercials, TV and film. When asked why she named her new theater “Mifit” she told us. “A bit of a misfit lies in each of us. That unique part of our spirit that delights in play. We strive at Misfit to create that same kind of place, a place to belong, to connect, to create and be a misfit.” Gillian is a generous and brilliant person and I for one am looking forward to visiting her in Asheville! https://www.misfitavl.com

DTF: The Darryl & Timaree Fun Hour is the greatest sex-ed/comedy/game show (and now podcast), 10+ years running!   This episode was recorded on November 6, 2023 On this episode: We talk about sexism in esports, the Teens & Screens 2023 survey, teachers on OnlyFans, and trans kids fighting back against their states.

The Marvelous Michelle J. Gilliam Michelle Gilliam is a beautiful person-inside and out! We have been friends for several years and I was delighted to have her as a guest. Michelle grew up in Milwaukee in a loving and supportive family. During one family gathering, at age 4, she got her first big laugh and knew what her path would be! She saw a Comedy Sportz show when she was 14 and was hooked! She was inspired to learn this art form and she did! She met Dick Chudnow, founder of Comedy Sportz Milwaukee, the first CS theatre in this country, he let her volunteer until she was old enough to work there! She did tasks like writing 300 name tags, with the benefit of watching lots of shows. A great way to learn and eventually teach! She was so inspired by Comedy Sportz, she created an improv team in high school, held auditions and created a team she loved to play with. We talked about her experience being a black woman in the improv world and how that affected her growth as a person and coach. Today her improv career takes her all over the country and the world. Michelle is now based in Los Angeles, CA and works as an improviser, actor, host, voice actor, and the Owner and Artistic Director of Improv MKE, an improv comedy school and theater based online, currently serving the world. She also teaches at The World's Greatest Improv School, with Will Hines, and guest teaches at various theaters online and in person around the country and world. Michelle headlined the Festivus Festival in Richmond, the 2022 Edinburgh Scotland Improv Festival and taught two-weekend intensives in Chester and Nottingham in the UK in March of 2022. Enjoy getting to know the marvelous Miss Michelle! You can connect with Michelle at: https://www.improvmke.com linkedin.com/in/michelle-gilliam-b9ab87193 twitter @missyglilqt

It's the dead of January, Jason Kelce is (probably) retiring and we need to laugh. After discussing our love story with Jason and recent sports news, we dive into your submissions for the funniest, most embarrassing stories experienced within sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DTF: The Darryl & Timaree Fun Hour is the greatest sex-ed/comedy/game show (and now podcast), 10+ years running!   This episode was recorded on October 9, 2023 On this episode: We're joined by horror author Shanna Heath! We talk about anal masturbation, dating on antidepressants, a new male birth control pill, book censorship, and Amsterdam's success against HIV.

DTF: The Darryl & Timaree Fun Hour is the greatest sex-ed/comedy/game show (and now podcast), 10+ years running!   This episode was recorded on August 21, 2023 On this episode: We're joined by actor & storyteller Chad Eric Smith, and we talk AI gaydar, superfetation, chess banning trans competitors, and a rare shout out to Ohio!

KC natives Jason Sudeikis and Billy Brimblecom Jr have been friends since meeting while doing improv. here in town at Comedy Sportz...from there, their careers took different paths...Brimblecom is an accomplished drummer who toured with bands like Blackpool Lights and The Creature Comforts...Sudeikis rocketed to stardom on "Saturday Night Live", in movies like "Horrible Bosses" and "We Are The Millers", as well as his hugely popular Apple TV series, "Ted Lasso"! In 2005, Billy lost most of his left leg to cancer, but turned what could have been tragic into something amazing, going on to become executive director for Steps of Faith Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping amputees get the help they need!! And now, they're back with the annual THUNDERGONG! benefit for Steps of Faith tomorrow and, as always it's SOLD OUT!!!But that doesn't mean you can't contribute! Go to https://www.stepsoffaithfoundation.org/support

Today we officially kick off Season 2 with the very special Stacey Hallal. Stacey is the founder and artistic director of Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, Oregon, and has been performing, teaching, and directing improv for over 20 years.  She's trained and performed at Second City, iO, Annoyance, and ComedySportz in Chicago, and has performed and taught improv and sketch comedy at over 100 festivals across North America.  Stacey is also the creator of her very popular improvised show called Ruby Rocket Private Detective, an incredibly inventive and amazing show which she's performed with many other great performers, like Maribeth Monroe, Stephanie Weir, Amber Nash, and Colin Mochrie. Stacey holds a very special place in my heart.  Because it was watching her duo with Mark Sutton at the Miami Improv Festival many years ago that completely changed me and made me realize the type of improv I really wanted to do. Learn all about Stacey's theater Curious Comedy Theater at curiouscomedy.org, and find out more about her show Ruby Rocket Private Detective at rubyrocketpi.com.

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes comedian Bob Rok from The Accountants of Homeland Security onto the show. The two discuss the media's coverage of Joe Biden and Donald Trump's visits to striking United Auto Workers in Michigan. However, Trump actually gave a campaign speech at a non-union factory. They also discussed the recent exploits of the Accountants of Homeland Security and Rok as a standup.The next live Laughing Liberally Milwaukee live show is October 21 at ComedySportz. Tickets are available at LaughingLiberallyMKE.com 

On this week's episode of Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian Vanessa Tortolano. The two discuss Republican representative Lauren Boebert, who was recently kicked out of the audience of a family-friendly 'Beetlejuice' musical, after she was repeatedly vaping, taking photos, and groping her date. They also discuss Tortolano's recent comedic endeavors, including her upcoming appearance at the next Laughing Liberally Milwaukee live show at Comedysportz on Saturday, October 21. Get your tickets today at LaughingLiberallyMKE.com 

Description: Welcome back to the show that brings you up close and personal with the most captivating figures in entertainment, business, and the arts. Today, we're honored to sit down with Victor Varnado, a stand-up comedian, actor, and CEO of Supreme Robot Pictures, for a conversation that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining. The Alchemy of Albinism: Victor discusses his experience growing up as an African American man with albinism, and how it influenced his unique perspective on life and art. From Alabama to Stardom: How did a young man from Huntsville, Alabama, end up sharing the screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Eddie Murphy? Victor shares his incredible journey. The Improv Years: Victor reminisces about his time in Minneapolis, where he cut his teeth with improv troupes like ComedySportz and The Bad Mamma Jammas. Music Video Milestone: Victor talks about his role in Elton John's music video "Recover Your Soul," and how it served as a pivotal moment in his career. Supreme Robot Pictures: As the CEO of a production company, Victor gives us a behind-the-scenes look at projects like "The Great Fantasy Debate" and "Bring Back Laughs." Voice Acting and Video Games: Victor shares his experience lending his voice to the Sony PlayStation 3 game Rat Race, and what it's like to work in the gaming industry. The Power of Podcasting: Having been a guest on popular shows like Keith and The Girl, Victor discusses the growing influence of podcasts in storytelling and entertainment. Join us for this riveting episode as we delve into the life and career of Victor Varnado, a man of many talents and even more fascinating stories. Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, comedian Dana Ehrmann joins host Matthew Filipowicz. The two talk about the crash and burn of Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, including his most recent attempts to avoid a 15 year old aspiring journalist. They also discuss Dana's most recent comedic endeavors and opportunities. Don't miss the next Laughing Liberally Milwaukee live show at ComedySportz on September 16, where Dana will be one of the comics on stage! 

Jordan Morris and Rob Kutner join Daniel, Tony and me to talk about magic eye posters, Minecraft backpacks, Marvel Snappin', Daniel's super awkward exchange, Tony's super awkward exchange, Comedy Sportz, reading on the toilet, head massages and so much more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass HELLO FRESH: http://hellofresh.com/50BestFriend (use code 50bestfriend for 50% off and free shipping) Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me)  https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

This time around on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian and member of the Accountants of Homeland Security, Zach Zajac. The two discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene being ousted from the Freedom Caucus, being the first person to be removed from the group. You can catch Zach and the Accountants at the next live Laughing Liberally Milwaukee on Saturday, August 19 at ComedySportz. 

A trip to Richmond with ComedySportz. And other fun things. Transcript

Today on Laughing Liberally MKE, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian Jen Durbent. The two discuss the many rulings of the Supreme Court from last week, including a decision that makes it legal for businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in the 303 Creative vs. Elenis decision. They also discuss Jen's recent comedic endeavors, including the upcoming Laughing Liberally Milwaukee live show on July 15 at ComedySportz. Tickets are available now at LaughingLiberallyMKE.com 

At last, the name of this podcast finally makes sense! My guest today is John Sturk, a fellow improvisor and magician. John is Musical Director for Second City, and has performed as MD for various other improv shows including Comedy Sportz and iO. John is also the National President-Elect of the Society of American Magicians, the country's oldest magic organization. Where has this guy been all my life?! In this episode, we talk about our love for both improv and magic, and even find some parallels between the two arts. I hope you enjoy listening to him as much as I did chatting with him. To learn more about this amazing guy, visit his website at johnsturk.com. To learn more about The Society of American Magicians, visit their website at magicsam.com.

Tom Farnan is an actor and comedian who primarily stars in a variety of commercials. He moved to Chicago and immersed himself in theater and improv, not to mention being a cast member of ComedySportz, The Second City, and ImprovOlympic. As a commercial actor, Tom has appeared in numerous spots, with name directors; like Miller Genuine Draft with Pete Marquis, Bosch with Bart Timmer, and Orbit Gum with Brian Lee Hughes. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ TOM FARNAN ⌲ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2764025/  ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tfar2far/?hl=en  ⌲ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomFarnan  ⌲ Website: http://tomfarnan.com/  ⌲ Velvet Tom: http://velvettom.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #ComedySportz #SecondCity #ImprovOlympic #MillerGenuineDraft #Bosch #OrbitGum #Improv #MusicalImprov #Comedian #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support

In this episode, Jared Thunk, CEO of “MoonPit, Ltd.,” talks his plan to mine precious metals from the moon (and tells us about the interdimensional friends he has made along the way). Plus, Eddie Swillbone, Head Chef at the award-winning restaurant, “JILT,” explains why he does not suffer fools, his take on deconstructed cuisine, and what “JILT” stands for.   ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Jonny Nelson (Jared Thunk) is an actor and comedian who performed and taught at The Second City, Comedy Sportz, iO and many more. Check out his improv podcast, “Out of Your Head.”  Tim Bridge (Eddie Swillbone) is a standup comedian and improviser who has been a winner of the Vermont's Funniest Comedian contest. You can find him telling jokes in Austin, TX. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.   ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don't tell Dean.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz talks with comedian Alecia Altstaetter. The two discuss the recent Wisconsin Republican Party state convention, where the party votes on non-binding revolutions, including Critical Race Theory, banning drag shows, restricting early voting and so much more. They also discuss Alecia's upcoming comedy endeavors, including the next edition of Laughing Liberally Milwaukee at ComedySportz on July 15.

This week, Noah Levine and Michael Savitski return for The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island. Is Jim the new Kai Bobbi? How do you cook for gay people? Did Mark Wahlberg just discover he's a cannibal?  “I would definitely recommend this over Home Alone 5.” - Noah Levine “I was guilty of being a 13-year-old working a job.” - Michael Savitski Be sure to check out and follow Mike and Noah's podcast, Dying Message: Detective Anime Podcast on your preferred podcast app and @dyingmessagepod on Instagram. In fact, we guested a few times with them. Click here —-> linktr.ee/DyingMessagePodcast You can also catch both of them performing improv regularly on Friday evenings in The N Crowd at Sawubona Theatre for Creative Arts Mental Well Being and Advocacy @sawubonacreativity and once a month on Saturday evenings at The Lab in Ambler, PA @lab_ambler Follow @phillyncrowd on Instagram and go to www.phillyncrowd.com/tickets to learn more! Noah will be performing his one person improved play, Noah's No Show Show at Comedy Sportz in Philadelphia @cszphilly on July 2nd. Go to internetwebsiteofnoah.com to keep tabs on all of Noah's happenings.  If you aren't already, follow Mike and *Jim's* improv team @daddyissuesimprov and go to linktr.ee/DaddyIssuesImprov to keep updated with their upcoming shows. Go to linktr.ee/rottentreasure listen, like, follow, rate and review. It really helps the show! Captain's Log Shout-out: *link in bio* Help The Other Host's vet bills for their cat Oliver's surgery via Venmo @Kai-Bobbi.

In this episode, Fiona Hemstock, an aerial application pilot for “We Go Low Aviation,” talks about what it's like to be a crop duster, all while confusing films she has seen for her own objective reality (due to all the pesticides she has inhaled). Plus, Danny Frangelico, professional mourner for “Elite Grief,” shares his strategies for performatively grieving for, and simultaneously upstaging, strangers at their own funerals.   ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Sarah Martellaro (Fiona Hemstock) is an LA-based screenwriter and comedic performer who has performed at UCB, Second City, Comedy Sportz and the HBO Women in Comedy Festival. Check her out at SarahMartellaro.com. Aaron Paulsen (Danny Frangelico) is a Vermont-born improviser currently based in Chicago, where he performs on the team Onion River and publishes crosswords. Follow him at scootsbaboo on Twitter and Twitch. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.   ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don't tell Dean.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher

Alex Levitt cons his way into a return appearance to discuss CATCH ME IF YOU CAN with the boys! There's laughs, there's tears, there's a whole lot of tangents about the state of the film industry, recent movies, and Steven Spielberg's career in general. Just like all great podcasts should have. Plus, Luke tests his psychic abilities with a bold prediction at the start of the episode. Join them as they answer such questions as: What's the one thing Tom Hanks struggles with? Can we all agree on the top Christopher Walken performance? When's the best time for Crime? and How the hell do streaming services make money? among many others... NEXT WEEK: TWILIGHT with JESSICA SURIANO Follow Alex on Instagram @Alevitt1446 and catch him performing comedy in Philadelphia at ComedySportz in their Improvised Musical Documentary Off the Record! Thank you for listening! Please review us on your podcast provider and share us with your friends, we really appreciate it!Follow our socials:Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @NoHighwayPod YouTube: No Highway Option Theme Music composed by Ian C. Weber. Find more of Ian's projects here: https://soundcloud.com/ianwebermakesnoise --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-highway-option/support

It's the end of the month, so we're talking Batman again! This time, it's the truly insane film, Batman & Robin. We're not going in any order, okay?? We're just reviewing them as the spirit leads us. And we've got TWO special guests this week, returning guest Rob Grabowski and first-timer Josh Segovia, both of the comedic beverage review podcast Poppin' Bottles. Both Mike and Josiah have been guests on their show, and now they're returning the favor! It's a free-wheeling, bonus-length conversation about how wild this movie is and about how Star Wars it is. And then we play TWO, count 'em, TWO games. You're getting all this for free?? Incredible. You can hear Josh and Rob on their podcast Poppin' Bottles wherever you get your podcasts. Catch them both doing Comedy Sportz at Second City and multiple improv shows at iO here in Chicago. You can contact our show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms. You can also follow Mike @MikeGospel on Twitter and @WordGospel09 on Youtube and Instagram and Josiah @JosiahDotBiz on social media and on his website josiahrobinson.biz. And don't forget to rate and review on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts! And if you REALLY like the show head over to our Patreon at patreon.com/howstarwarsisit for bonus episodes, Star Wars movie commentaries, and more!

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz is joined by Dina Nina to talk about, well, Dina Nina! Last month, they became the first openly out trans woman to win a seat on Madison's Common Council. In addition to comedy, Dina talks about her decision to run, wanting Wisconsin to thrive, and the importance of representation for LGBTQ+ people in government.Be sure to check out the next Laughing Liberally Milwaukee live show at ComedySportz on May 20! Tickets are available at LaughingLiberallyMKE.com

Give a listen to this one with Mr. Improv DIY, Rich Baker! Not only has he written a book, Improv Made Easier, he has performed all over the US with Second City, Mission Improvable, ComedySportz and his duo with Rolland Lopez, Rollin in Riches. Rich is also a teacher on his YouTube show Improv Breakdown and through his corporate business, Play Like a Team. He's written and performed for Epic Rap Battles of History! Do I need to say more? Check out this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/support

Bill Chott is a fabulous human being who is a writer, improviser and actor. And a very hardworking one! He is an alumnae of ComedySportz, IO and Second City. He toured with the Second City troupe in the '90's. He played with many well-known improvisers and his talent with musical improv is second to none! In our chat we explore this career which includes films and Television like The Ringer, The Wizards of Waverley Place, Young Sheldon, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and This is Us. His writing credits include The Dana Carvey Show, SNL and recently "Too Funny to Fail" The Life and Death of The Dana Carvey Show". He shares his audition story with SNL that didn't get him in the cast but landed him on The Dana Carvey Show. Bill is a generous, kind soul and has a big, big heart. I know you'll love him as much as I do.

This week, Michael Weingartner joins us for Back to the Future Part II. It's like the first movie, but they actually go to the future. Does anybody call you Chicken Noodles? Are we penis-friendly scientists? Do we need another celebrity? “Have you gotten to the dildo lab yet?” - Michael Weingartner You can catch Michael producing or performing in improv shows at ComedySportz in Philadelphia @cszphilly. Be sure to follow @yesandrpgs on TikTok and YouTube to get yourself some helpful improv tips and learn some ways improv can help improve your rpgs and storytelling. Go to linktr.ee/rottentreasure listen, like, follow, rate and review. It really helps the show! Captain's Log Shout-out: gofund.me/a0774fd3 *link in bio* to help out with The Other Host's vet bills for their cat Oliver's surgery.

Rip and Mullet welcome Connor Doyle to the show to mash up our annual awards season deep dive with the new norm here on the Blank Slate- drafting! Enjoy the hot takes, random ass stories and overall love of film!You can find Chris Mullet on Instagram and read his Retro Wrestling Diary right here on Arcade Audio.You can find Rip Camillucci on Instagram for both his personal account and The Wack Pack Live. Watch him do improv for ComedySportz!Music via ArchesAudio.com

Mullet and Rip are once again joined by Sam and Tope joins them for a fantasy draft around trios they want to blaze with. Children, fictional characters and legends all make the cut. Toke up and enjoy!You can find Chris Mullet on Instagram and read his Retro Wrestling Diary right here on Arcade Audio.You can find Rip Camillucci on Instagram for both his personal account and The Wack Pack Live. Watch him do improv for ComedySportz!Music via ArchesAudio.com

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This week, Kelsey Hébert joins us for Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. It's like the first movie, but more like the show. Are gay men just finger guns in love? Can rabies be casual? Are you ready for more 9/11 talk? “I'm cool now! I do improv!” - Kelsey Hébert If you're in the Philly area, be sure to check out Kelsey's directorial debut of Hardly Working (Hey that's the team Jim's on!) at 10 PM, the first two Fridays of December and January at ComedySportz! Click HERE to listen, like, follow, rate and review. It really helps the show! Captain's Log Shout-out: Click HERE to help out with The Other Host's vet bills for their cat Oliver's surgery.

Trivia We are so excited to have such incredible talented guests on this episode. ComedySportz star and Evanston Block Party Thrower Kat Gotsick teams up with David Flora as team Go Big or Go Blue as they go up against Pat Dwyer and Zach Thompson who you can see on MST3K. Russ Friedewald, the founder of Trivia Workshop hosts this show. How would you hold up against them with questions like: Originating in Baja California, tacos de camarones are typically stuffed with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, cream, and what other ingredient, described as “the fruit of the sea” in a 1986 Winston Groom novel and its 1994 film adaptation? Mathematically equivalent to the "Three Prisoner Problem", the now well-known probability puzzle first posed by statistician Steve Selvin in 1975 is commonly known by a name that references what game show host? The songs "gold rush", "happiness", "cowboy like me", "mad woman", "betty", and "peace" are among the eleven tracks that earned Spotify's "explicit" tag on a pair of albums released by what artist in 2020? An old Teddy Roosevelt quote, "Keep your eyes on the stars, but your feet on the ground" was tweaked a bit in the 1970s by what disc jockey who used his version when signing off from his various radio and TV jobs over the next four decades? As you might be able to gather from its name, the stadium that hosted the home games for the New York Giants baseball team from 1891–1957 was built on a site previously used for what other sport? Founded in 1850 by a Scotsman who once foiled a plot to assassinate Lincoln, what company sued the band Weezer for trademark infringement the day before the release of their second studio album? Now a 33-year-old nurse, Maggie Goldenberger seems fine with the notoriety it brought her, but what author was confused and annoyed when he was asked about his part in the “ERMAHGERD” meme in 2012? If you liked this episode, listen to the first match between Millenium vs Willenium episode. Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. We will also post old videos of us with Katy Colloton. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

Rotten Treasure presents the first episode of The Other Host's new comedy interview podcast, Follow Your Foot! This week, I kick things off by asking co-host of the Rotten Treasure podcast, Jim O'Donnell invasive questions. Do you ethically Kombat Mortalities? Can you hear our Happy Knuckles? Have you purified yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?  “We all have lamps in our lives.” - Jim O'Donnell. Be sure to check out Jim's improv group Daddy Issues Improv Comedy. Like and follow them on instagram @daddyissuesimprov and on Facebook @daddyissuesimprovcomedy If you're in the Philadelphia area, Jim and his team Hardly Working will be performing in a double feature show, alongside One Big Happy, from October to January, every first and second Friday at ComedySportz in Philadelphia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpdp4bCF5TM Rotten Treasure Ad: Trillium Line by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files /admiralbob77/60919 Ft: apoxode

What up High5ers this episode I have another good personal friend Dave Wortz aka Aesop Mitchell aboat his upcoming comedy showcase Autonomy. Many people may know Dave as the Wrestler but he also happens to be spectacular improv comedian. If ya wanna hear aboat his story and what this upcoming show is, tune in. If you are in the Milwaukee area come down to Comedy Sportz on October 8th. Here is the link to Dave upcoming showcase https://www.facebook.com/events/1035291774533402?ref=newsfeed Follow Dave and his brother on their awesome Podcast Down the Wire https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063890541250 Follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/DaveInCudahy

This episode starts different than normal. The boys generally shy away from reality on the podcast but kick this one off by acknowledging the difficult times right now. They then hard switch to talking about the re-usable underwear being marketed to Sebastian. Robbie reveals he doesn't really know what bra sizing means. They talk about their love for malls. Sebastian offers some great advice for chain restaurants. They talk about meeting a romantic interest out in the wild. Sebastian gives his opinion on "missed connections". They talk about the importance of playing pretend. Sebastian realizes the role he was meant to play and the series he should star in. Robbie reveals what he believes is a secret to sex. Come to their live shows! July 22nd & August 19th - Caveat, NYC - NY is Phenomenal (streaming available) August 5th - ComedySportz, Philadelphia - Philly is Phenomenal August 12th & 13th - PIG & Kismet Improv Rhode Island - Rhode Island is Phenomenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices