Podcast appearances and mentions of david razowsky

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!

Today's guest is my improv hero, David Razowsky. Dave has performed in 10 revues at Chicago's Second City performing with the likes of Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, and Rachel Dratch. He also served as Artistic Director of The Second City Hollywood, and has conducted countless worldwide workshops and performances. Dave's approach to improv is simple: Your present awareness is the only thing you need to create compelling, smart, truthful, and surprising scenes. Period. No games, no preconceived premises, no ideas, no ego. All that matters is now. Dave also did a TEDx Talk which he titled “Life: The Product is the Process". This year, he released his long awaited book titled "A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation: Moving Beyond Yes, And", which is currently available on paperback at Amazon.com. This man has been a huge source of inspiration to me, mainly because his methodology reiterates what I firmly believe: Improv is Acting. Find out more about David Razowsky at his website, davidrazowsky.com.

Welcome to the first city panel on If This Is True! We have Abdul Williams, David Razowsky, Mary Hynes and Rich Baker talking about all the goings on in the City of Angels and in Hollywood from the writer's strike to AI and everything in between! For those of us interested in the entertainment industry, it's a great listen!

Sam Fisher chats with master improviser and author of "Subversive's Guide to Improvisation" David Razowski.

Ladies and Gents, it gives me great pleasure to introduce Dave Razowsky to you. Dave has created and performed in countless Second City revues, where he performed with Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Rachel Dratch. He was the artistic director of the Second City Hollywood. He is also a worldwide teacher of a methodology that stand improv on its ear and connects people through relationship and emotion. He definitely put me through my paces, and I want to learn more. Give it a listen, please! --- 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

David Razowky is a beloved improv performer, coach, director and author. His new book, A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation, has received rave reviews from improvisers around the world. I first met David in 2017 and was delighted to catch up with him to talk about his writing process and life in theatre. He is such a delightful and fun person. I know you'll enjoy this as much as I did!

David Razowsky has written A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation: Moving Beyond “Yes, And”, a fascinating, helpful, and inspiring new book that features incredibly insightful advice and exercises improvisers (actors!) can do on their own or in groups. An alum of both the Reduced Shakespeare Company and Chicago's famed Second City (where he worked with Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert),  Dave discusses his own journey as an artist; from his roots as a young actor to a teacher with students all over the world; his book's unique structure; how actors must and can develop their own self-awareness; the importance of bringing one's authentic self to every scene; the joy of creating more monsters; and the rewards of improvising with Dee Ryan. (Length 23:14)

The master improviser discusses his early days working in a camera shop, shuttling body fluids around Chicago, and being the conduit of wisdom passed down from the masters of yore. Learn more about Dave on his website, including how you can take his workshops: https://www.davidrazowsky.com/ Check out his incredible photos of Polatino Town taken on equipment borrowed from the camera shop. David was also the voice of DR. SOG, Cap'n Crunch's nemesis! Check out this fantastic throwback commercial that paid his bills for a while. Listen to his voluminous podcast, ADD Comedy with Dave Razowsky, featuring hundreds of interviews with legends of the comedy world. And be sure to follow Dave on all of the social platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and even Tumblr. -- Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others.Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director.In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI).We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others. Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director. In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others. Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director. In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others. Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director. In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

David Razowsky is an OG legend of improvisation, formerly the Artistic Director of Second City. Dave has a simple and effective approach to improv and he specialises in teaching the Viewpoints. Broni and Dave just have a casual chat about some random Improv thoughts Dave has. Enjoy.  You can find out heaps more about Dave and check out his TED Talk at https://www.davidrazowsky.com  The Improv Conspiracy is one of Australia's premiere improv comedy theatres. Hosted by Broni Lisle, the Improv Conspiracy podcast features weekly guests talking about a little corner of improv philosophy or practice that they are passionate about. The perfect extra curricular companion to the Improv Conspiracy's training program, while also being a useful resource for improvisers the world over. For information on classes and live shows head to http://improvconspiracy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode, Whit has a conversation with Jay Sukow — a US improviser based in LA, but in New Zealand traveling for this recording. After catching up a bit, we jumped into an amazing conversation about his favorite (by far) of over 300 10-minute scenes that he's been doing since early on in the pandemic. This is all the more impressive given that his online series “10 Minutes with…” where he improvises a 10 minute scene with someone from anywhere on the planet, has over 100,000 views. Jay is very much about positivity towards improv and saying yes within your improv. This has led to a continued desire and enthusiasm for improv and improv community online – something that we also spend some time talking about in this episode. As far as Jay's background, he's been improvising for nearly 30 years. A few of those he has trained with include Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, David Razowsky, Keith Johnstone, Del Close, Charna Halpern, Jeff Michalski and Mick Napier. He is a graduate of training centers of The Second City, The Second City NW, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago and the founder of Today Improv. He also served as the Artistic Director/Head of Training at the Improv Comedy Copenhagen Theatre, where he taught improv and sketch comedy to expats from all around the world. He previously taught for Second City Chicago, Second City Hollywood, Westside Comedy Theater, iO Chicago (where he was also head of its artistic committee), iO West and ComedySportz Chicago, and has taught at many improv festivals around the world, including the Oslo Impro Festival, the Copenhagen International Improv Festival, the Barcelona Improv Festival and the Chicago Improv Festival. He is the winner of The Golden Pineapple, awarded to the best visiting teacher at Improv Comedy Copenhagen. At the Westside Comedy Theater, Jay is in the cast of Mission Improvable and Improv Famous, an Armando-style show featuring some of the best improvisors on the planet. He is also part of the duo Zer0 H0ur with Bill Chott and was an ensemble member of ComedySportz Chicago, several weekend “house” improv teams at iO Chicago and many other improv and sketch comedy groups. At least, that's the in person stuff! Also, Jay is the co-host of ImprovCast with Jay and Landon. Follow Jay and Jay-related stuff at: JaySukow.com Today Improv Facebook Twitter Instagram Jay also appeared as a panelist on the first session of the Covid-19 Improv Summit and both sessions related to online improv in the Summit.

David Razowsky is a effervescent ball of personality AND just so happens to be one of the top Improv Coaches in the world. If you're anything like me you'll be googling 'what the hell is improv'. It's acting.. improvisation (obviously). We talk about like on and off the stage, we talk about the twists and turns of life and what whisks us away and lands us where we land. I ended up loving the idea of improv acting and see it as an insightful platform from which to view ones self, much like the boxing ring was for me. Dave teaches me what makes a good improv performer, how many Laura's he dated and how be knows me (which happed to be a story all the way from 1960's) Enjoy! EPISODE SPONSOR | Victorian Case Management Services Website: https://vcms.com.au DAVID RAZOWSKY Website: https://davidrazowsky.com TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roll-withthepunches/message

David Razowsky is one of the best improv coaches on the planet, has worked with actors all over the world and this conversation was not your typical TYP experience. But I loved it. And him. He's a gifted, creative, funny, fast-talking maniac. If my talking speed is 1.0, Dave's is 1.5. At times, 2.0. His insight into the human condition, his understanding of artistic performance and creativity, and his ability to empower people to ‘be someone else' (for a moment), is quite spectacular. He also called me on my self-deprecating ‘bullshit' about five times during this chat. I love a good reprimand! Enjoy.

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I talk to improviser Siddharth Venkatesh. Siddharth Venkatesh is an improv performer with Improv Comedy Bangalore. In early September 2020, he co-created the ICB's Facebook Community Group. It has since become a central hub through which improvisers all over the world connect! Outside of Improv, Siddharth is an engineer and he loves to play Indian classical percussion. In our conversation, Siddharth tells me about the television show he was in as a kid and how that experience shaped his artistic aspirations as an adult. What a wild experience to have as a child! We gab about music, both playing it and enjoying it. We discuss the idea of finding a balance between structure and chaos in both our creativity and our lives. Siddharth expresses to me how he loves the current "globalization" of improv and how amazing it is that he gets to improvise with and learn from amazing performers from all over the world. Siddharth gushes about the great courses he has taken lately from improv greats such as Mandy Butler, Stephen Davidson, and David Razowsky. Siddharth Venkatesh is all about building community and he wants you to join the ICB Community online! (I'm a member!) Check out the Facebook group, “Improv Comedy Bangalore Community,” for upcoming shows and jams! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2709820192587510 To support Siddharth, or to invite him to play in your show or jam, reach out to him on FB (https://www.facebook.com/sid.venkatesh) ! ALSO -- Siddharth's first co-directed show will be streamed on the ICB FB page on August 7th and 8th. Check out “Gather Around: Childhood stories we share”! https://fb.me/e/1vJWgixuF You can see Siddharth perform as part of Zmack's (https://www.facebook.com/zmackcomedy) Improv and Sketch comedy team "Typical Heroes". They have a monthly show live streamed on Zmack's FB page. Next show is on August 6th! https://www.facebook.com/events/382037306587409 Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I talk to improviser Siddharth Venkatesh.Siddharth Venkatesh is an improv performer with Improv Comedy Bangalore. In early September 2020, he co-created the ICB's Facebook Community Group. It has since become a central hub through which improvisers all over the world connect! Outside of Improv, Siddharth is an engineer and he loves to play Indian classical percussion. In our conversation, Siddharth tells me about the television show he was in as a kid and how that experience shaped his artistic aspirations as an adult. What a wild experience to have as a child! We gab about music, both playing it and enjoying it. We discuss the idea of finding a balance between structure and chaos in both our creativity and our lives. Siddharth expresses to me how he loves the current "globalization" of improv and how amazing it is that he gets to improvise with and learn from amazing performers from all over the world. Siddharth gushes about the great courses he has taken lately from improv greats such as Mandy Butler, Stephen Davidson, and David Razowsky. Siddharth Venkatesh is all about building community and he wants you to join the ICB Community online! (I'm a member!) Check out the Facebook group, “Improv Comedy Bangalore Community,” for upcoming shows and jams! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2709820192587510To support Siddharth, or to invite him to play in your show or jam, reach out to him on FB (https://www.facebook.com/sid.venkatesh) !ALSO -- Siddharth's first co-directed show will be streamed on the ICB FB page on August 7th and 8th. Check out “Gather Around: Childhood stories we share”! https://fb.me/e/1vJWgixuFYou can see Siddharth perform as part of Zmack's (https://www.facebook.com/zmackcomedy) Improv and Sketch comedy team "Typical Heroes". They have a monthly show live streamed on Zmack's FB page. Next show is on August 6th! https://www.facebook.com/events/382037306587409Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy!This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I talk to improviser Siddharth Venkatesh. Siddharth Venkatesh is an improv performer with Improv Comedy Bangalore. In early September 2020, he co-created the ICB's Facebook Community Group. It has since become a central hub through which improvisers all over the world connect! Outside of Improv, Siddharth is an engineer and he loves to play Indian classical percussion. In our conversation, Siddharth tells me about the television show he was in as a kid and how that experience shaped his artistic aspirations as an adult. What a wild experience to have as a child! We gab about music, both playing it and enjoying it. We discuss the idea of finding a balance between structure and chaos in both our creativity and our lives. Siddharth expresses to me how he loves the current "globalization" of improv and how amazing it is that he gets to improvise with and learn from amazing performers from all over the world. Siddharth gushes about the great courses he has taken lately from improv greats such as Mandy Butler, Stephen Davidson, and David Razowsky. Siddharth Venkatesh is all about building community and he wants you to join the ICB Community online! (I'm a member!) Check out the Facebook group, “Improv Comedy Bangalore Community,” for upcoming shows and jams! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2709820192587510 To support Siddharth, or to invite him to play in your show or jam, reach out to him on FB (https://www.facebook.com/sid.venkatesh) ! ALSO -- Siddharth's first co-directed show will be streamed on the ICB FB page on August 7th and 8th. Check out “Gather Around: Childhood stories we share”! https://fb.me/e/1vJWgixuF You can see Siddharth perform as part of Zmack's (https://www.facebook.com/zmackcomedy) Improv and Sketch comedy team "Typical Heroes". They have a monthly show live streamed on Zmack's FB page. Next show is on August 6th! https://www.facebook.com/events/382037306587409 Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I talk to improviser Siddharth Venkatesh. Siddharth Venkatesh is an improv performer with Improv Comedy Bangalore. In early September 2020, he co-created the ICB's Facebook Community Group. It has since become a central hub through which improvisers all over the world connect! Outside of Improv, Siddharth is an engineer and he loves to play Indian classical percussion. In our conversation, Siddharth tells me about the television show he was in as a kid and how that experience shaped his artistic aspirations as an adult. What a wild experience to have as a child! We gab about music, both playing it and enjoying it. We discuss the idea of finding a balance between structure and chaos in both our creativity and our lives. Siddharth expresses to me how he loves the current "globalization" of improv and how amazing it is that he gets to improvise with and learn from amazing performers from all over the world. Siddharth gushes about the great courses he has taken lately from improv greats such as Mandy Butler, Stephen Davidson, and David Razowsky. Siddharth Venkatesh is all about building community and he wants you to join the ICB Community online! (I'm a member!) Check out the Facebook group, “Improv Comedy Bangalore Community,” for upcoming shows and jams! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2709820192587510 To support Siddharth, or to invite him to play in your show or jam, reach out to him on FB (https://www.facebook.com/sid.venkatesh) ! ALSO -- Siddharth's first co-directed show will be streamed on the ICB FB page on August 7th and 8th. Check out “Gather Around: Childhood stories we share”! https://fb.me/e/1vJWgixuF You can see Siddharth perform as part of Zmack's (https://www.facebook.com/zmackcomedy) Improv and Sketch comedy team "Typical Heroes". They have a monthly show live streamed on Zmack's FB page. Next show is on August 6th! https://www.facebook.com/events/382037306587409 Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

One of our host's first ever improv coaches David Razowsky is on the podcast this week and drops quite a few gems. We discuss being present and why some people have stormed out of his classes.  We also mention Dave's podcast and his Ted Talk this week, and those can both be reached by clicking the words above.  And, finally, we discuss the online reviews of the hotel where he and Steve Carell had a bloody comforter and had to leave. Those are here! Send us your receipts at servicefromhellpodcast at gmail dot com. We love hearing from y'all!  

What can world renown performers such as Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey and the late great Chris Farley teach us about masterful coaching and life?  Turns out, quite a bit.  I have been deeply impacted on a personal level by my guest on this episode.  He is arguably one of the top improvisational coaches in the business, he is the former Artistic Director for The Second City theatre, he has trained and performed with some of the top actors and comedians in the world, and he's also my personal coach!  Work is theatre! The insights in this episode can not only help you to be more effective with your team, in your relationships and with your clients, but can transform your life into a smash hit, regardless of what stage you find yourself performing on.  Get ready for what I found to be a highly insightful, entertaining, as well as inspiring conversation with the one and only David Razowsky.  

Nathaniel joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss accidently doing improv his entire life, how to pronounce Prescott, and how it feels to do lots and lots of zoom prov. Nathaniel has been improvising and acting for over 20 years. He is a lighthearted improv teacher and coach living in Sedona, AZ. He went to an amazing liberal arts school, Prescott College, where he studied Theatre, Shakespeare, Improv Comedy and Personal Development. He then studied improv and acting at the Houde School of Acting in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, Nathaniel has supplemented that foundation studying with master teachers such as Michael Gellman, Amanda Rountree, Ken Adams, Kaci Beeler, Rich Baker, Jay Sukow, Rachel Mason, Susan Messing, and David Razowsky. Nathaniel’s mission is to spread lightheartedness, humor, joy, and optimism through performances, classes, and one-on-one personal coaching. Everything Nathaniel does is intentionally all about play! Nathaniel does 10 minutes of improv with David Razowsky www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

Jessie Gray, the visionary of Flying Pig Improv in Wichita, Kansas, loves working and playing with people who want to soar. To do that in improv, she creates a safe and fun environment where teachers, attorneys, artists, film-makers, restaurant servers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, performers - literally, everyone, can take risks, explore their own genius, and literally celebrate “mistakes” as they make them. Every game, every scene is an opportunity for gold. And each person in the room makes a huge impact on the experience.Jessie has more than 40 years of stage experience from coast to coast as an actor, director, producer and choreographer.A few years ago, she became fascinated with the spontaneous and unscripted world of improv. After intensive study in the San Francisco Bay Area (where she lived for almost 30 years), she began to perform, and then to teach classes, and then to direct and coach improv troupes weekly. She was a regular performing troupe member of Awkward Face at Pan Theater in Oakland, CA, and Flash Mob Musical Improv in San Francisco. She also teaches an annual workshop at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico as part of the summer Creative Arts Festival as well as other improv workshops around the country by request.A theater alumnae from Wichita State University, she learned from the best: Dr. Richard Welsbacher, Joyce Cavarozzi, Mary Jane Teall, Audrey Needles, and Gina Austin-Fresh among others. She also was a student of improv notables in California’s Bay Area, which include David Alger, David Razowsky, Rachael Hamilton, Tracy Burns, Mick Laugs, and Los Angeles-based Meisner coach, Matt Chait. And now she has brought her vast experience and deep knowledge back to her hometown of Wichita, Kansas, where she has built a new improv home at Flying Pig Improv.Check out Flying Pig Improv’s classes, workshops, and performance schedule at https://www.flyingpigimprov.com.For more information about Radiate Wellness, our practitioners, services, classes, and events, visit us at radiatewellnesscommunity.com, “Like” us on Facebook as Radiate Wellness, LLC; and follow us on Twitter @RadiateKC.If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening. And subscribe for our premium Facebook group by going to radiatewellnesscommunity.com/shop and click Subscriptions.

From his 10 revues at Chicago's Second City performing with the likes of Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, and Rachel Dratch, to the 10 years he spent as Artistic Director of The Second City Hollywood, to the countless worldwide workshops and performances he's engaged in, to his TEDx Talk, “Life: The Product is the Process,” David Razowsky has developed a simple approach to improvising: Your present awareness is the only thing you need to create compelling, smart, truthful, and surprising scenes. Period. No games, no preconceived premises, no ideas, no ego. All that matters is now. David joins Stephen, Eric, and Kam to talk about: -how David realized what he wanted to do in life through answering why he feels he’s on this planet: to help people. -the uncanny similarities between improv and buddhism. -David’s TEDx talk about the value of living in the moment. -the importance of giving yourself a round of applause once in a while. Then the quartet somersaults gracefully into some self-help, including interpreting a quote from Inspirobot, what to do about a "sloppy" tattoo, advice for Channing Tatum now that his new children's book is out, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow David! https://www.davidrazowsky.com/ (sign up for David's "low impact" mailing list to get updates on his new book, "A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation" https://twitter.com/drazowsky?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/drazowsky/ Watch David's TEDx talk "Life: The Process is the Product": https://www.ted.com/talks/david_razowsky_life_the_process_is_the_product Listen to David's Podcast A.D.D. Comedy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-d-d-comedy-with-dave-razowsky/id572391530?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2 Great starter episode: Stephen Colbert: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/congrats-colbert/id572391530?i=1000351574879 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hyperbrole-podcast/message

We are in the midst of a global shattering, and improv director/teacher/actor David Razowsky is here to help us through it.  You may recall a few episodes ago when I was talking with Kim Farris-Luke about the global grieving process that I mentioned feeling the feelings we're feeling the moment we feel the feelings. That was channeled directly from David.  From his time on stage at The Second City in Chicago with the likes of Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to his time as artistic director of The Second City Hollywood, David has developed an improv style of elegant simplicity, where the only thing you need is the person on stage with you.  In this week's podcast, we talk about getting comfortable with the unknown, how much of the big picture we (as mission-driven leaders) are actually responsible for, and how to reconnect with the things that make us who we are (among many other helpful topics). We also dive into personal growth and acceptance, the difference between having an emotion and being the emotion, and how to ground yourself when you feel un-tethered.  David offers rich insight into how to BE right now in the middle of a pandemic, which will help you become the leader that your team and your business needs.  Resources and links: David's website: https://www.davidrazowsky.com/ David's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/Jp2EcuMbAmY Jill Bolte Tayler's TED talk, "My Stroke of Insight": https://youtu.be/UyyjU8fzEYU "A Brief History of the Dead" by Kevin Brockmeier: https://amzn.to/2W8FyBk Email Becky@virtualexecutivedirector.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckybrettcaldwell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeckyBrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtual_exec/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirtualExecDirector

This conversation hosted by Whit Shiller with Joe Bill, Holly Mandel, Ed Morgan, Rebecca Northan, David Razowsky, Patti Stiles, and Jay Sukow, is simply a conversation about how each is doing individually and how our improv communities and the global improv community are doing in the face of COVID-19.

Join me today to meet Jay Sukow, who has been performing scripted and improvised work professionally for over 20 years. Jay has trained with improv legends that include Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Jon Favreau, David Razowsky, Keith Johnstone, Dick Schaal, Del Close and Mick Napier. Jay is a faculty member of The Second City and has performed regularly as part of their “Those Who Can’t” Faculty Jam. He taught and coached teams at iO Chicago, where he was also head of its artistic committee, ComedySportz Chicago, Club Med International, Illinois State University, the New Orleans Improv Festival, the Phoenix Long Form Improv Festival, the C-U Improv Festival, and The Chicago Improv Festival, among others. Jay teaches improv to people from every walk of life, from beginning students to executives at Fortune 100 companies. He was an ensemble member of ComedySportz Chicago and several teams at iO Chicago and has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Del Close Marathon, the C/U Improv Festival and the New Orleans Improv Festival. Jay has been a guest performer at Boom Chicago, the Second City, the Second City ETC, the Second City Northwest and Messing with a Friend. Jay has written, produced and been a cast member of the narrative features “American Legacy” and directed “Trubadeuax: A Restaurant Movie,” both of which feature improvised dialogue within a scripted storyline.

Mark Larson discusses his wonderful new book Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater, a magnificent (and massive!) collection of first-person narratives from such theatre legends as Alan Arkin, Brian Dennehy, Andre DeShields, Laurie Metcalf, Mary Zimmerman, Michael Shannon, Regina Taylor, RSC alum David Razowsky, David Schwimmer, and literally hundreds more, all explaining both the history and the unique nature of Chicago theatre as they lived and created it. Featuring gratitude to those who came before us; the concept of the Chicago theatre community itself as a massive ensemble; theatre as a civic point of pride; eliminating unnecessary characters (like the author); answering the question of why the concept of ensemble developed such strong roots in this particular city; the biggest surprises from this four-and-a-half year process (and how it relates to podcasting); similarities to Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe; tales of enormous will and enormous generosity; great white whales who got away; the benefits of being an outsider at the edge of the story; making the reader feel part of the Chicago theatre community; how individuals and institutions assist and mentor others; and ultimately the freedom — the ability, the need — to take risks. (Length 21:45) The post Glory Of ‘Ensemble’ appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

It's Tuesday and ... Kat Kenny is our guest! Kathleen Kenny is the Improv Director & Education Director at Bob Carter's Actor's Rep in West Palm Beach where she's been teaching short form and long form improvisation to improvisers of all levels for the past 10 years as well as acting classes for over 15 years. She currently plays with Actors' Rep house team Friends with Benefits and understated as well as Mod 27's Bananas Republic. She's been doing her lotto show Get Lucky with Kat for about 2 years and often guests with local improv troupes doing as many fests as time allows. She received her B.F.A. in acting from the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah and is a graduate of the UCB Training Center in NYC as well as levels I & II of the I.O Chicago Intensives in Miami where she studied with Charna Halpern & Tara Defrancisco. She's taken multiple classes with David Razowsky and loves to be a student as much as she loves to teach. Kat coaches many local improv teams from various theatres and is proud to have taught workshops at many improv festivals including Salt Lake City, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Palm Beach, & the Improv U Improv Cruise.

Today in the Watchtower we welcome Lucas Brown for Part 2 of his discussion. Lucas is the mind, and mixologist, behind the pop-culture podcast, The Math of You. On the Math of You, Lucas invites guest onto the show to discuss the formative media of their youth. Aside from being a podcast filled with nostalgia, it is also fascinatingly insightful. We live in time of human history where media of all kinds informs our lives, personalities, and identities. The Math of You treats that reality with both joy and respect. There’s also personal drink recipes. Mine’s called the Red Tornado. The Math of You: themathofyou.com Twitter: @themathofyou Lucas: Twitter: @lokified Instagram: @lokified Supplemental Material: Tiki Bar TV (podcast): http://www.tikibartv.com/The Everleigh (bar): http://www.theeverleigh.com/ A Spot At The Bar: Welcome to the Everleigh (book):  https://www.amazon.com/Spot-Bar-Welcome-Everleigh-Drinking/dp/1743791313/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Discworld, by Sir Terry Pratchett Ronin (1998 film, starring Robert DeNiro and Jean Reno), specifically this opening sequence: https://youtu.be/s3s-ARmPVb8 The Viewpoints technique of Improvisation, as developed by Mary Overlie, among others (my experience was through improviser David Razowsky): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viewpoints Usagi Yojimbo (comic): https://www.comixology.com/Usagi-Yojimbo/comics-series/152?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz “Grasscutter” (Vol. 12, Usagi Yojimbo): https://www.comixology.com/Usagi-Yojimbo-Vol-12-Grasscutter/digital-comic/234531?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy A perfect Usagi Yojimbo page: https://twitter.com/lokified/status/1042872484993748992 The Legend of Korra (TV Show) The Lies of Locke Lamora (book): https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Locke-Lamora-Gentleman-Bastards/dp/055358894X Thanks to everyone for sharing time with us. You can find us on Twitter @theYJfiles, on Facebook @crashingthemode, on Tumblr at theyjfiles.tumblr.com, on our website www.crashingthemode.com, and at our email address, whelmedpodcast@gmail.com. You can also now find us on YouTube at crashingthemode.com/youtube. If you enjoy our show, please consider sharing it with a friend. You can also support the show by giving us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts, or your podcatcher of choice. The ratings really do help others find the show. If you leave us a review, please let us know! Especially if you’re outside the US, we have to look a little harder to find those. And even though Season 3 has been official announced, please continue to spread the word to friends and family about the series, #BuyYJcomicsonComixology to get us more stories even sooner, and get yourself up to speed for the S3 premiere. And as always. Stay whelmed everyone.

Today in the Watchtower we welcome Lucas Brown. Lucas is the mind, and mixologist, behind the pop-culture podcast, The Math of You. On the Math of You, Lucas invites guest onto the show to discuss the formative media of their youth. Aside from being a podcast filled with nostalgia, it is also fascinatingly insightful. We live in time of human history where media of all kinds informs our lives, personalities, and identities. The Math of You treats that reality with both joy and respect. There’s also personal drink recipes. Mine’s called the Red Tornado. The Math of You: themathofyou.com Twitter: @themathofyou Lucas: Twitter: @lokified Instagram: @lokified Supplemental Material: Tiki Bar TV (podcast): http://www.tikibartv.com/The Everleigh (bar): http://www.theeverleigh.com/ A Spot At The Bar: Welcome to the Everleigh (book):  https://www.amazon.com/Spot-Bar-Welcome-Everleigh-Drinking/dp/1743791313/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Discworld, by Sir Terry Pratchett Ronin (1998 film, starring Robert DeNiro and Jean Reno), specifically this opening sequence: https://youtu.be/s3s-ARmPVb8 The Viewpoints technique of Improvisation, as developed by Mary Overlie, among others (my experience was through improviser David Razowsky): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viewpoints Usagi Yojimbo (comic): https://www.comixology.com/Usagi-Yojimbo/comics-series/152?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz “Grasscutter” (Vol. 12, Usagi Yojimbo): https://www.comixology.com/Usagi-Yojimbo-Vol-12-Grasscutter/digital-comic/234531?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy A perfect Usagi Yojimbo page: https://twitter.com/lokified/status/1042872484993748992 The Legend of Korra (TV Show) The Lies of Locke Lamora (book): https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Locke-Lamora-Gentleman-Bastards/dp/055358894X Thanks to everyone for sharing time with us. You can find us on Twitter @theYJfiles, on Facebook @crashingthemode, on Tumblr at theyjfiles.tumblr.com, on our website www.crashingthemode.com, and at our email address, whelmedpodcast@gmail.com. You can also now find us on YouTube at crashingthemode.com/youtube. If you enjoy our show, please consider sharing it with a friend. You can also support the show by giving us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts, or your podcatcher of choice. The ratings really do help others find the show. If you leave us a review, please let us know! Especially if you’re outside the US, we have to look a little harder to find those. And even though Season 3 has been official announced, please continue to spread the word to friends and family about the series, #BuyYJcomicsonComixology to get us more stories even sooner, and get yourself up to speed for the S3 premiere. And as always. Stay whelmed everyone.

E123 Improv actor human David Razowsky is a renowned (and award-winning) Improv acting coach. He tours all over the world teaching actors of all experience levels. He turns the traditional “Yes, and…” on its ear and the result is “compelling, smart, truthful, and surprising scenes…No games, no preconceived premises, no ideas, no ego.” He came […]

Come be a fly on the wall for my awesome conversation with David Razowsky. Before going on to become Artistic Director of Second City Hollywood, Dave studied with Del Close and has collaborated with so many improv and comedy legends that I don't have the space to list them. He is also the host of the fantastic ADD Comedy podcast, which I highly recommend. Dave likes to refer to his improv theories as "subversive" and in this interview we talk all about his unique outlook on concepts like "yes and", asking questions, taking suggestions, exposition, and tons more. (Spoiler alert: He disagrees with almost everything that is traditionally taught in improv classes)

We kick off the new year in style with our good friend David Razowsky! Dave talks about jetsetting around the globe teaching and giving TED talks (nobigdeal)

It's Tuesday and... Caitlin Steitzer is our guest! Caitlin Steitzer is originally from Seattle, WA and brings over a decade of improv experience to the Magnet Theater. She has been fortunate enough to perform all over New York, as well as in exotic towns like Detroit, Phoenix, Rochester, Seattle, and Prague, Czech Republic. She feels incredibly lucky to have studied with such amazing people as (in alphabetical order by last name) Rick Andrews, Russ Armstrong, Armando Diaz, Megan Gray, Ed Herbstman, Louis Kornfeld, Alex Marino, Peter McNerney, Lennon Parham, David Razowsky, Ari Voukydis, and Zach Woods. When not performing at the Magnet she is shaping bright young minds as a social worker for an after school arts program in Sunset Park. She loves improv, meaningful conversations with friends, riding bikes, dancing to Ke$ha songs, thinking about social work, and reading magazine articles, but improv most of all.

David Razowsky is one of THE guys in the Improv world. As one of the original people to ever perform a Harold under Del Close at iO (formerly Improv Olympic), David moved on to tour with Second City and then become Artistic Director at Second City in LA. He's really made is mark in the world as the "guru". Travelling around the world, he leaves is mark workshopping and coaching the art of Improv. He's certainly one of my favorite people and someone I can call a friend. We get to hear about his journey and his thoughts on life. Thank you for listening.

Today's episode features Jill Eickmann. Jill Eickmann is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Leela, a San Francisco based improvisational theatre company and training center. She has directed over 100 original productions with Leela and serves as a Producer/Board Member for The San Francisco Improv Festival and Executive Producer of Femprovisor Fest: SF's all female-identified improv fest. She has taught her signature style of improvisation to thousands of improvisors of all ages. Most recently, she taught a six week private improv class to cast members of Disney's The Lion King - Broadway Tour. Jill was the founder of the three person improv ensemble, Road Dawgz, where she performed with Tony Award Winner Dan Fogler (Balls of Fury, Good Luck Chuck) and Law Tarello (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) throughout NYC. Her Bay Area performance highlights include Life and Adventures!, Sacrifices and Transformations, God Put A Smile Upon My Face (her one-woman show), and The Razowsky Project, collaborating with the Artistic Director of The Second City (Los Angeles), David Razowsky. She currently performs with Leela's Armando Company and duo, Shades of Grey with Marcus Sams, as well as directs multiple Performing Improv Ensembles (PIE) within Leela's PIR Program. She studied in New York and Chicago with some of the best from Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB), The Second City, IO (Improv Olympic), Annoyance Productions, and Magnet Theater. Jill is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and drama therapist, and self-revelatory theatre director who continues to research and teach the psychological implications and therapeutic benefits of improvisation. She worked for many years as an adoption social worker, creating and supporting diverse families (single parent, LGBT, trans-racial) built through the California foster care system. Through the use of drama therapy, improvisation, and role play, she helped diverse individuals commit and connect to one another, ultimately becoming a family who can survive any crisis that comes their way. She enjoys working with local start-ups, established companies, and business leaders to support a positive working environment while fostering boundless collective creativity. Past clients include The Clorox Company, Adobe, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Conoco Phillips, Go Pro (among others.) You can find Jill on social media: https://www.facebook.com/LeelaSF

Miles' guest this week is legendary improv icon Dave Razowsky!

David Razowsky is the respected former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles. As a performer at Second City he worked with Steve Carrel, Stephen Colbert, Rachel Dratch, and Chris Farley, among others. David has directed Second City in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and The Second City National Touring Company. He’s the host of the popular podcast “ADD Comedy with Dave Razowsky,” having interviewed over 250 guests including Steve Carrel, Stephen Colbert, Nia Vardalos, George Wendt, and Mo Collins. David is a consultant for Dreamworks, is a member of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, and has performed in their sold-out run The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He is a co-founder of The Annoyance Theatre, and has written for The Simpsons Comic, and was commissioned to write a film treatment for The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening. David’s the voice of Dixon, the world’s coolest adult, in ABC’s animated series, The Weekenders, and has appeared on Spin City, Roseanne, and Late Night with David Letterman as the voice of Albert Brook’s parrot.

 The inaugural show at Rafa's Lounge, Echo Park.It was a packed house, standing room only and the atmosphere was electric. "Kids On McCadden" opened the show with a few songs demonstrating feisty lyrics and a blend of African finesse and acoustic folk rock.Marc Solomon accompanied the show on acoustic guitar, punctuating each letter with humor and a lyrical sensitivity.Rene Parker (aka Marisol) a Los Angeles writer, actress and comedienne reads a love letter from twenty years ago.Stephanie McCanles is a writer, producer, director and infinte undoable knot in your favorite necklace. She reads a letter to her brain!David Razowsky is the former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles. As a performer at Second City he worked with Steve Carrel, Stephen Colbert, Rachel Dratch, and Chris Farley, among others. David has directed Second City in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and The Second City National Touring Company. David is the voice of Dixon, the world’s coolest adult, in ABC’s animated series, The Weekenders, and has appeared on Spin City, Roseanne, and Late Night with David Letterman as the voice of Albert Brook’s parrot.  Note: when he references "church bells" what you can't hear is an audience member's ringtone of churchbells going off during his performance.George Earth is a music composer for film trailers and a performing guitarist with many album and toruing credits. He also dabbles in comic drawing, talk show hosting, and comedic writing. His Zodiac sign is Cancer and he is telepathic. He reads correspondence between himself and a Nigerian Scam Artist.T-Wrecks is a writer and an artist and reads a letter to her Father.Jayne Entwistle, host and producer of To Whom It May Concern reads a letter to the Meat Packer's Union.If you have a letter, visit the website to learn how to submit or where to attend the next live show!www.readyourletter.com 

David Razowsky is a film and television actor, host of the wonderful ADD Comedy podcast, and veteran of The Second City's mainstage in Chicago. David sits down with Jimmy to discuss his time as a Chicago improviser, his take on improv as an improv instructor, and of course his work with fellow Second City cast members Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert.