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2 episodes with dave pasquesi
2 episodes with dave pasquesi
We had the pleasure of talking to actor, director, writer, and improviser, the great Joel Murray! Joel joins Jason to share some awesome stories throughout his career, from growing up seeing his brothers Bill Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray and other legends at Second City before becoming a performer there to meeting previous guest Dave Pasquesi in college. Joel reflects on his early days with Del Close, memorable roles in iconic films like 'One Crazy Summer,' and his experiences on TV shows such as 'Mad Men.' He also provides valuable insights into the craft of improv, emphasizing the importance of eye contact and genuine reactions on stage. This engaging conversation offers a deep dive into the world of improvisation and Joel's illustrious career. www.whoselive.com Instagram: @JoelMurray9of9, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis
This week, we talk to actor, writer, and improviser DAVID PASQUESI (Strangers With Candy, Lodge 49, At Home With Amy Sedaris, Veep, TJ & Dave) about Martin Scorsese's concert film about THE BAND, THE LAST WALTZ !!!We discuss David's connection with The Band and the the sadness inherent in the film, how every member of The Band can be the coolest depending on which way you're watching, how the film can be tainted by their history, how David discovered and watched the entire evening of music and what's missing from the film, marveling in how long the night actually lasted and imagining what the turkey dinner tasted like, Scorsese's secretive approach to intially making the film, how they got all these masters of cinematography to participate, The Staple Singers &Van Morrison, how the first song seen in the film is the last song they performed that night, The Basement Tapes, Chris's family's 3 generation admiration of David's work & how David uses silence in his work, how The Band seemed small town-ish while being one of the biggest rock bands in the world, the debate on who wrote the actual lyrics, how heavily Scorsese storyboarded and prepared for this film, how they had to transform the Filmore to film the concert, the song Stage Fright and if David ever gets that when performing, Joni Mitchell stealing the show, gettting Neil Young's rare ability to smile and his cocaine nose booger removal techinolgoy, the accidents that happen in this film and why they are magical, the band/gang mentality vs. being a loner, the fear of public humilation, Dylan's decision at the last minute that he didn't want to be filmed for the movie and how they got him to change his mind, the endless end of night jams with Ringo and Ron Wood, Scorsese's flawed Rolling Stones film and more!So let's fill up on a turkey, waltz, and dance to The Band on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!!!DAVE PASQUESI:https://www.davidpasquesi.com/https://www.tjanddave.com/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieX, BlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every Tuesday while we're on hiatus, we'll be releasing an episode from the archives that's been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn't include ads from companies that aren't paying us anymore. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Dave Pasquesi https://instagram.com/dpasquesi Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
Every Tuesday while we're on hiatus, we'll be releasing an episode from the archives that's been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn't include ads from companies that aren't paying us anymore. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Dave Pasquesi https://instagram.com/dpasquesi Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
In this painfully funny Quick Tap (short episodes with short stories for short attention spans), Book of Boba Fett's Dave Pasquesi tells us about having a bloody tough time on a movie set; MADtv's Stephnie Weir reveals why she didn't have too much fun with Dick and Jane and Jim Carrey; and New Model Army's Justin Sullivan dies on stage...literally. New Model Army album, Unbroken, and tour info: https://www.newmodelarmy.org -------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com Social: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tone talks touchstones and improv life with one of the most experienced and famed improvisers on earth, David Pasquesi. With countless acting, writing, producing, and director credits; in addition to being a part of one of the most respected long-form improv shows, 'TJ and Dave,' Dave Pasquesi's name speaks for itself.
This week, James and Rob are joined by the great Dave Pasquesi! They talk with Dave about Harold openings, successful improv, worst shows, stand up, and Star Wars. It's a real treat. Follow Dave on twitter @ DPasquesi, purchase his book, Improvisation at the Speed of Life, and watch him in The Grave Yard Show. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Sean chats with Dave Pasquesi of IO Chicago, Second City Alumni, award winning actor and one half of the legendary TJ & Dave.
This week, Doug and Justin continue their remote recording routine and discuss the recent controversy surrounding the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy theater and their layoffs of 160 employees. The dorks discuss the difference and impact of doing what is legally right vs. what is morally right. The nerds then discuss when and how improv comedy performers should get paid for doing their craft. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring TJ Jagodowski vs. Dave Pasquesi. The new Just Plays Video Games episode featuring the game Among Us is out now. GO WATCH IT! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and Spotify so you don't miss anything! You can also watch the episodes get recorded and interact with Justin and Doug live on Twitch!
Actor and improv legend Dave Pasquesi joins Jason from Chicago! Dave talks with Jason about starting comedy after quitting his day job, doing stand-up, studying under improv guru Del Close, his early years in improv, his approach to improv, who and what inspires him, his acting career, Chicago, Tim Meadows, and, of course, TJ & Dave. It's a great discussion for the comedy nerds and for people who like inspiring and brilliant performers. It's one of our best! Buy TJ & Dave's book Improvisation at the Speed of Life on Amazon Watch TJ & Dave's Vimeo series: vimeo.com/ondemand/tjanddave Subscribe to our comedy lifestyle newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis Twitter: @DPasquesi, @TJandDave, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @TJandDave, @ThereItIsPod Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics
HaHaHamin Is Back! It's time to go super Sonic with Legendary Improviser TJ Jagodowski and hear about his new Podcast "Here's The Situation". Pops and TJ talk about all of his comedy Tag Team Partners including his hilarious wife Beth Melewski, Peter Grosz, Dave Pasquesi, and Rush Howell! TJ shares his love of baseball, early wrestling memories, and his humble perspective of being considered a legend in the acting world. SUBSCRIBE NOW to "Here's The Situation" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heres-the-situation/id1466857787 TJ & Dave Book Improvisation At The Speed of Light:https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Speed-Life-Dave-Book/dp/0977309339 TJ & Dave Series on Vimeo:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tjanddave Trust Us This Is All Made Up:https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Us-This-All-Made/dp/B00GO7AI2I
It's Tuesday and ... Megan Gray is this month's guest! Megan is the former Artistic Director of the Magnet Theater, a writer, performer, and native New Yorker. She has performed with Second City aboard the NCL Gem and was a member of Magnet's longest-running resident team "Junior Varsity." She can be seen in such notable shows as "The Armando Diaz Experience" and "The Cast." Megan also produces and hosts the monthly all-women and non-binary improv show "Hearts & Stars." In addition to teaching Level One, Level Four: Busy Town and electives, Megan has taught improvisation at C.W. Post University, Brookdale Community College, Fairfield University, Columbia Business School and festivals and companies around the country. She has studied improv at the Magnet and the UCB Theatre with Armando Diaz, Kevin Dorff, Christina Gausas, Dave Pasquesi, TJ Jagodowski, Jean Villepique, Joe Bill, Dave Razowsky, and many others. Megan graduated with a degree in Dramatic Writing from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and has written for MTV2 and Comedy Central online. She has appeared on "Broad City," "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Show With David Letterman." In her spare time, she travels the world performing improv with Magnet Theater's Touring Company and teaches yoga. In conclusion, you're all doing great.
This week, Dave Pasquesi (Veep) joins the Sklars and Daniel Van Kirk in Chicago for a live Dumb People Town! In Story #1, a man steals cars to impress his son. In Story #2, a community bans together against organized sex parties happening at a house in the neighborhood. And finally, an assortment of dumb stories from the townies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pam Victor is the Founder and President of Happier Valley Comedy where she runs Through Laughter, a personal and professional growth program, and a multi-level improv comedy school as well as producing regular improv shows in Western Massachusetts. Pam is the author of "Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication" and, also with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, co-author of "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book." A graduate of Smith College with a Master's in Education from Iona College, Pam has received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago), Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), ImprovBoston, and from Second City teachers. Pam is a nice person. She would probably like you. I hope you like Pam. Because I had a blast interviewing her. The moment I learned about the women's empowerment retreat she's planning, which has the current working title Females Unleashing Courage, Knowledge, Individuality & Truth (F.U.C.K. I.T!), I knew we had to talk. We talk about life through an improv filter. Pam offers tremendous insight into its practical applications, which helps us slay the mental BS that slows us down or burns us out.
Dave Pasquesi is one of my favorite improvisors and half of my favorite improv duo, TJ and DAVE. He's also on one of my favorite shows, VEEP. Dave was kind enough to talk to me when we were both in New York in his home room. It was very intimate. We had a lot of laughs and fun times talking about improv, comedy, VEEP, working with Harold Ramis, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Woody Allen, Martin Short, TJ Jagodowski, awkward auditions, including the multiple auditions for VEEP, we talk Trump, Cubs, meeting Ike Reilly and Joel Murray in italy, his love of Rome, his parents reluctance in supporting his creative dreams, meeting his wife and having kids and so much more!! Please listen, Please share, Please enjoy!! Please donate to any of the charities Im raising money for here www.crowdrise.com/7on7 Twitter @ejscott @EJPodcast Instagram @ejscott1106 The Choroideremia Research Foundation www.curechm.org
Our guest is comedian, writer, and director, Joel Murray. Joel and Michael talked about improv, comedy, acting, Dave Pasquesi, The Second City, the Murray family, golf, growing up in Chicago, bottle rockets, teenage sex, planned parenthood, Donald Trump, Greg Proops, acting, show business, Jay Leno, Two Broke Girls, Merv Griffin, 70s TV, fitness, David Bowie, The Exit, SCTV, The National Lampoon Radio Hour, Dr. Demento, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Whose Line is it Anyway?, celebrity deaths, Ground Control Karaoke, and movies. Find us online at http://something2xp.net. Get your free audiobook download and 30 day free trial at http://audibletrial.com/something2xp #PleaseBeKind
TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi are true improv legends. Their show, TJ and Dave, is an international award-winning show that has inspired improvisers all over the world. Jimmy sat down and talked to them about the history of TJ and Dave, their new book, Improvising at the Speed of Life, and why they decided to give up running The Mission Theater.
In honor of the releasing of the book “Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ and Dave Book,” ADD Comedy with Dave Razowsky and Ian Foley" is re-releasing the podcast interview we did with the legendary improv duo at the Detroit Improv Festival a couple of years back. Pam Victor contributed to the book, which is described as an "in-depth look at the techniques, principles, theory and ideas behind what they do is both authoritative and entertaining.” This book’s available at bookstores and at Amazon.
Joel Murray has developed a nice resume over the years in film and television. Racking up credits on Mad Men, Shameless, Dharma and Greg, One Crazy Summer, The Artist and many more. He also happens to be the little brother of comedy legend Bill Murray. We talk about his family, parents, brothers, sisters (one has polio andother is a nun), his father passing awauy when Joel was only 5 years old, growing up in a full house, growing up in Chicago area, getting into actiing and comedy, following the footsteps of his older brothers, meeting the Grateful Dead, Joel does a dead on Dan Akroyd impression, talks about hanging out with Chris Farley, being directed under Del Close, performing at The Second City Mainstage, opening a restaurant called Caddyshacks in Florida and possibly soon another locale, what advice Bill Murray gave him when Joel started acting, meeting his wife of 26 years, having 4 kids, what he told SNL when they were showing intertest in having him as a cast member, golf, John Belushi, Bobcat Goldthwaite, Jay Leggett, Dave Pasquesi and so much more!!! My website www.ejscott.com Twitter @ejscott @EJPodcast Instagram @ejscott1106
Mitch Rouse. Mitch is an alum of Second City, and, with Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello, created the cult comedy classics “Exit 57” and “Strangers with Candy.” Mitch wrote and directed the movies “Employee of the Month” and “Without a Paddle.” Mitch also created, wrote and directed “Factory,” Spike TV’s first venture into comedy, starring improv legend Dave Pasquesi.
TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi have a completely deserved reputation as a supernaturally skilled duo. They also deserve their reputations as gentlemen, thoughtful artists, kind improvisers and generous souls. And you could not have two bigger fans than Louis Kornfeld and Alex Marino, the co-hosts of this episode. TJ and Dave expound on their work, both improv […] The post #16:TJ and Dave appeared first on Magnet Theater.
Jodi Lennon is a writer, performer and director based in New York City. Lennon got her start in Chicago performing at Second City, IO, and the Annoyance Theater, and studying under people like Del Close and Dave Pasquesi. In 1995, she co-created and co-starred in the Comedy Central sketch show Exit 57 with Amy Sedaris, Mitch Rouse, Stephen Colbert, and Paul Dinello. Recently, Lennon has produced a documentary about Marc Maron called The Voice of Something: A Day In the Life of A New York Comic, which follows Maron around New York in the aftermath of 9/11. Last week, with the death of Davy Jones hanging over their heads, Jodi came over to the Wrestling Team apartment and told us about her parents and their perpetual bits, coming up in Chicago and how to create great characters. Plus, Andy learns a genuine lesson about writing!Hey! Beginnings Live this Sunday at UCB East at 6pm with The Daily Show's Elliott Kalan and author of I Don't Care About Your Band Julie Klausner! It will be great!
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