Podcasts about Finest City Improv

Episode 046 | Dr. DeJarra "DJ" Sims is a Naturopathic Doctor, published author, and prolific speaker. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University, in Texas and completed her doctorate at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Phoenix (formerly SCNM). She has served as an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty at Bastyr University California and was a former Adjunct Professor at SCNM in Arizona. Dr. DJ established Superhero Skin+Care to remind women of their identity and bring out the adventurous, gorgeous superhero that exists within them. To do this, she provides personalized treatment plans to improve the skin, reset the liver, and support digestion.Dr. DJ is a well-known keynote speaker, who has given talks at medical conferences and even Comic-Con! Her training in improvisational comedy at The Finest City Improv in San Diego and The Second City in Hollywood has helped her create lively and energetic presentations that keep audiences engaged as they learn.She is currently accepting patients for virtual consults. Click here to schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call.​If you would like to have Dr. DJ speak at your next event, send her team an email with your request and someone will get back to you.Tune in to learn more!Connect with and learn from Dr. SimsSuperhero Skin+CareMeet Dr. DJTake the Acne QuizMore from Dr. Lewellis and Above & Beyond DermatologyNeed a dermatologist? Fill out this short interest form, text or call me at 715-391-9774, or email me at drlewellis@aboveandbeyondderm.com if you'd like to have a no obligation discovery call. I offer in-office visits, house calls, and virtual care in Wisconsin and virtual care in Illinois, Nebraska, and Colorado.Have an idea for a guest or want to be on the show yourself? Send me a text or email, and we'll see if it's a good fit.

We're all improvising through life. But we often second guess our choices. Improv doesn't let you do that. What if you trusted your instinct, picked a path, and just ran with it? Today, I sat down with Gabriel and Seth—two friends from my improv class—to learn how life and improv go hand in hand. In the simplest of terms, improv is acting without a script. But it's so much more. Improv can also help you get out of your own head to finally do the thing. Are you ready to let down your guard in a safe place where everyone is on an equal playing field? Here's why Gabriel and Seth believe improv is for everyone. Keep the conversation going! Come hang out with Gabriel and Seth at Finest City Improv in San Diego. Follow @jauquestrappe on Instagram to stay connected with Gabriel. And check out his podcast, The Third Seat.

Divorce turns your world upside-down. Even things that were once comfortable and familiar become strange and foreign. What if you took a step forward and found pleasure in exploring the unknown? I got to sit down with Erica Clermont—improv teacher at Finest City Improv—to learn how she empowered herself after her divorce. Growing up, Erica was no stranger to the theater, having acted since she was four. But when her marriage ended, she returned to the stage for a different reason—to rediscover herself. Would improv help her overcome fear and unleash newfound confidence and joy? Here's why Erica believes improv can change the world and how we react to the people around us. Want to connect with Erica? Follow @superhappygirl on Instagram, or check out finestcityimprov.com to learn more about her improv coaching.

Dr. DeJarra K. Sims, known by her patients as Dr. DJ, is a Naturopathic Doctor, published author, and prolific speaker. She is the CEO/Founder of Superhero Skincare, a virtual practice where her primary focus is on the non-pharmaceutical treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair loss. From speaking at medical conferences to Comic-Con, as a keynote speaker, Dr. DJ is known for her lively and energetic presentations, in part due to her training in improvisational comedy at The Finest City Improv in San Diego and The Second City in Hollywood.   She sees patients virtually at www.Superheroskincare.com where you can schedule your 15-minute free discovery call. You can also purchase her herbal throat spray: https://www.superheroskincare.com/herbal-throat-spray-for-professional-singers Voice Restore, specifically formulated for those who use their voice professionally for a living. ( singers, speakers, actors, influencers)   Find her on Facebook at Ask Dr. DJ and on Instagram @doctordjsims   Here's what you can expect in this episode: - Finding herself as a comedian and a doctor - The gut-brain-skin connection - the intersection of skin conditions and emotional wellbeing - Getting to the root cause of skin conditions - Hadlee's skin journey - Skin conditions are an SOS message - The questions Dr. DJ asks when someone has skin issues - Lifestyle habits to adopt for supporting your skin - clearing your skin to unleash your inner superhero  - 3 actionable steps to start the skin healing process If you want to listen to the podcast about poop, you'll find that at episode 79!   Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!    Happy Healthy Hadlee is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.   Resources: Dr. Cain's Free Resources Holistic Wellness Collective - Monthly Membership Work one-on-one with Dr. Nicole Cain Hadlee's Happy Healthy Habits Program   Current On-Demand Courses: The Anxiety Breakthrough Program Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success  Gut Health Course Medication Tapering Course Vagus Nerve Reset Program Natural Solutions for Bipolar Disorder Course Natural Solutions for Depression Course Liver Health Course High Libido Life (For Women)   Follow Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA on: Instagram Facebook  YouTube DrNicoleCain.com   Follow Happy Healthy Hadlee on: Instagram Facebook HappyHealthyHadlee.com   Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.

Josh joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss Rise Comedy, doing improv in Cali and Denver, and what makes his improv brain tick. Josh is serving as the Artistic Director of Rise Comedy in Denver. Josh served as the Training Center Director for M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater. He is a founder and former Artistic Director of Spectacles Improv Engine in Fullerton Ca. He is the founder and former director of The Orange County Improv Festival and founder and former director of the The Improv Cup. He has been performing improv for 25 plus years and coaching/teaching for a decade. Josh seeks out opportunities to learn from improv's greatest luminaries. He has studied under instructors from iO West & Chicago, The Annoyance Theater, Groundlings, Second City, UCB & The Pack Theater. Josh is the creator of Spectacles Improv Engine's unique focus based curriculum. He teaches with a concentration on organic, in-the-moment improvisation which can help build confidence on stage and off. He directed the improvised play The Awkward Party which was recognized as the 2017 Best Play in the OC by OC Weekly Magazine. He has proudly taught as a Master Teacher at Camp Improv Utopia, Improv Fest Ireland, Off The Cuff in Cedar City, Westside Comedy Theater, The Torch in Phoenix, Finest City Improv in San Diego, Adlib Theater in Orlando, For The City of Rancho Cucamonga, UC Irvine, The Jewish Federation and Family Services, Crittenton, Agile Project Management and The Coup De Comedy Festival. risecomedy.com   bridgeimprovtheater.com            

Vanessa joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss improv camps, starting in San Diego, and how she's traveled around teaching improv. Vanessa lives in San Diego, CA where she is the Director of Inclusion & Vulnerability for Cornerstone Improv and an Artist in Residence for Del Norte High School. She's taught for University of CA, San Diego Extension, Finest City Improv, The Torch in Phoenix, Improv Fest Ireland, Orange County Improv Fest, Camp Improv Utopia, Stranger Than Fiction in New Hampshire, MissImp in Nottingham, Liverpool Comedy Improv, Everybody Get In Here Improv Fest, University Centre Shrewsbury and Mischief Managed in Chester. She's trained at UCB, The Annoyance and Pack Theater and at a bunch of improv camps, festivals and wherever possible. vanessaanton.com www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

In today's episode, the guys bring it back to the basics, We discuss Dan's move from Chicago to San Diego and how he got started in the local improv scene! Later, we touch on the NBA playoffs and the future of the Bulls and Cubs. Stick around to the end for fantasy baseball advice, and as always cheers!

Welcome to the Hiking My Feelings Virtual Campfire. This 20-day event is a fundraiser for the Hiking My Feelings Wilderness Wellness Center, the American Diabetes Association, and RAINN - the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Each night from May 26-June 14, 2020 we are going live at 5pm PT to bring inspiration, hope, and healing to the community in these uncertain times. If you find value in what we're sharing here, please consider making a contribution to our non-profit organization. You can get tickets to the Virtual Campfire at https://hikingmyfeelings.org/campfire and you can make a one-time donation at https://hikingmyfeelings.org/give /// When it comes to goals, life, and the stories you tell yourself, do you consider yourself a pessimist or an optimist? Do you say yes more than you say no? I've always been pretty good at finding the silver lining when life throws challenges my way, but taking improv classes at FCI in 2018 radically changed the way I live my life, do business, and show up for myself and our community. The power of "yes, and" has redefined how I brainstorm, how I show up in my marriage, and is the reason you've seen everything you've seen from us here at Hiking My Feelings. Following this concept and listening to the cues from the world around us has empowered us to be more creative, to dream bigger, and make a substantial impact. Join us tonight to hear from Amy Lisewski, owner of Finest City Improv, author, and all around Empowered Funny Woman. She'll be sharing some stories from her girl scout days and we are gonna see if we can create the world we want to live in LIVE around the campfire tonight with the power of "yes, and!" Then we bring in Michelle LeRoy, one of my BFF's and another incredibly funny woman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikingmyfeelings/support

Before there were "live action" remakes of Disney films, the Walt Disney Company let their television animation department loose on the straight to video market with some success.  The first of these releases was 1994's Return Of Jafar: a sequel to their hit animated feature, Aladdin.  Jimmy and Dan from The Supreme Resort are joined by Audrey from Finest City Improv as the trio try to predict what The Return Of Jafar will be about, decide whether it is any good, what kind of underwear Sultan wears, and what they'd want to see in a third movie in the Aladdin saga.  Mix up another quaratini as these and so many other other mysteries are addressed on the first episode of Cash Grab! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improv is truly a life-changing art. The key to improvisation is the “Yes! And…” principle, which teaches us to actively listen to each other’s ideas and add value to them in every moment. Amy Lisewski is a professional improviser, entrepreneur, and speaker based in San Diego and anywhere adventure leads her.  She is the founder and owner of Finest City Improv and the San Diego Improv Festival.  She is continually growing San Diego’s largest community of improvisers and a training program that has brought more courage and joy to thousands of people.   In this episode, Amy shares how she empowers teams to collaborate, be confident and thrive during times of growth, change, and uncertainty through improvisation. She teaches people to go ‘off script’ and actively listen to each other’s ideas and creatively collaborate to achieve their business goals.  Why you have to check out today’s podcast: Learn how to use improv program for organizational and leadership development to break down silos, build connections and develop self-confidence Learn how to expand your comfort zones, improve interpersonal communications, and boost your leadership confidence using improvisation by going ‘off-script’  Know how to develop more courageous and compelling leadership that fosters a culture of creativity and spark innovation through improvisation “[Though Improv} we create a learning lab where you can make mistakes, and you can take risks where it doesn’t have actual consequences.“ – Amy Lisewski   Valuable Free Resource from Amy Lisewski   2 Great Mistakes You Want To Make That Will Help You Succeed Read Here: https://www.finestcityimprov.com/make-mistakes/   Key Takeaways from Amy Lisewski: “Improv is a safe environment. But I also like to say it’s more of a brave environment.” “Do you have to be funny to do improv? Funny is a by-product of good improv. And good improv is collaboration, listening and adding on to each other’s ideas.”   Connect With Amy Lisewski: Website: https://www.finestcityimprov.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylisewski/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinestCityImprov/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/finestcityimpro    Connect With Trish Tagle: TrishTagle.com: https://trishtagle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrishTagleLeadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciatagle  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtrishtagle/  Book: Everyone Knows You Suck: Bad Boss Stories. A Succinct Guide by Trish Tagle

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to Oakland, CA – based improv performer and instructor, Kat Dudley. Kat Dudley teaches improv at various Bay Area improv institutions and also facilitates employee engagement and team building workshops.In this conversation, Kat talks about being a performer from a very young age. She took an improv class at San Diego Junior Theatre at the tender age of 12 and that was it; she completely fell in love with the theater. Kat shares stories of her magical time studying experimental theater in the forest at UC Santa Cruz. We talk about our shared experience running improv training centers. Kat talks with fondness about her time at Finest City Improv in San Diego. We talk about community and sales and listening. (Did I mention that for a little bit, Kat hosted a Steely Dan themed podcast?)You can support Kat Dudley by booking her to train, consult, create, educate, and improvise with you! Or take classes with her at Leela Improv Theater Company or Berkeley Improv!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This 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.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to Oakland, CA – based improv performer and instructor, Kat Dudley. Kat Dudley teaches improv at various Bay Area improv institutions and also facilitates employee engagement and team building workshops. In this conversation, Kat talks about being a performer from a very young age. She took an improv class at San Diego Junior Theatre at the tender age of 12 and that was it; she completely fell in love with the theater. Kat shares stories of her magical time studying experimental theater in the forest at UC Santa Cruz. We talk about our shared experience running improv training centers. Kat talks with fondness about her time at Finest City Improv in San Diego. We talk about community and sales and listening. (Did I mention that for a little bit, Kat hosted a Steely Dan themed podcast?) You can support Kat Dudley by booking her to train, consult, create, educate, and improvise with you! Or take classes with her at Leela Improv Theater Company or Berkeley Improv! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This 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.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to Oakland, CA – based improv performer and instructor, Kat Dudley. Kat Dudley teaches improv at various Bay Area improv institutions and also facilitates employee engagement and team building workshops. In this conversation, Kat talks about being a performer from a very young age. She took an improv class at San Diego Junior Theatre at the tender age of 12 and that was it; she completely fell in love with the theater. Kat shares stories of her magical time studying experimental theater in the forest at UC Santa Cruz. We talk about our shared experience running improv training centers. Kat talks with fondness about her time at Finest City Improv in San Diego. We talk about community and sales and listening. (Did I mention that for a little bit, Kat hosted a Steely Dan themed podcast?) You can support Kat Dudley by booking her to train, consult, create, educate, and improvise with you! Or take classes with her at Leela Improv Theater Company or Berkeley Improv! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This 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.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to Oakland, CA – based improv performer and instructor, Kat Dudley. Kat Dudley teaches improv at various Bay Area improv institutions and also facilitates employee engagement and team building workshops.In this conversation, Kat talks about being a performer from a very young age. She took an improv class at San Diego Junior Theatre at the tender age of 12 and that was it; she completely fell in love with the theater. Kat shares stories of her magical time studying experimental theater in the forest at UC Santa Cruz. We talk about our shared experience running improv training centers. Kat talks with fondness about her time at Finest City Improv in San Diego. We talk about community and sales and listening. (Did I mention that for a little bit, Kat hosted a Steely Dan themed podcast?)You can support Kat Dudley by booking her to train, consult, create, educate, and improvise with you! Or take classes with her at Leela Improv Theater Company or Berkeley Improv!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This 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.

Episode Notes S2:E4 – FACE SITTING, FOOD COURT EPIPHANIES AND BANG ON!: CARLA AND DELIA DISCUSS THE ETHICAL SLUT The girls herald in the New Year by touching base on their dating exploits. Carla’s dating exploits take her to God’s Country and matches all of Texas on the app Bumble. Delia decides that 2020 is the year of face sitting while advising men that it would behoove them to work on their transitions from, “What’s your favorite color?’ to “Come over and sit on my face.”The gal pals dish on their New Year’s Intentions/Resolutions, words for the year ahead and focusing on what brings them joy. And a lot of sex. Carla, while absolute shit at dating challenges, does enjoy herself some soup (yes it’s a euphemism), updates us on her San Francisco Treat and a blast from the past that has Delia saying, Uh no… that’s too late. Delia and Carla share their difference of opinion on Costco and Carla shares her epiphany that transpired at the food court, over the hot dog and soda combo. Delia updates us on her tindering, being ghosted and a tinder fellow suspects her of catfishing. The girls decide that 2020 is the year they don’t force a damn thing. Carla shares a friendship parable for modern times including a healthy dose of karma. The girls dive into this week’s book The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities. What Delia loves about the book is that it gives the reader permission to explore their sexuality, have sex outside of the confines of a relationship and to start taking proud ownership of the word slut. The girls touch base on the definition of Slut and the descriptors uncomplimentary af. The book is conversational, not clinical, it does it’s level-headed best to be informative about what ethical slutdom entails. The book demystifies being polyamourous, while the ladies have more questions than answers.Delia takes issue with the term undiscerning… her vagina after all is not a clown car, there is room enough for exactly one circus cock. The girls chat about the downside of polyamory, primarily jealousy and how to handle it. Open and transparent communication is the name of the game. Delia gets a little sidetracked by other publications by Greenery Press and she is curious about vaginal fisting. The question arises, Submissive or Dominant? And how important open conversations are when it comes to trying new things and sexploration. Delia’s final piece of advice? If you have questions, pick up the book! There is a tribe out there that you can be a part of. Be open minded and try new things but know your boundaries. Carla looks up the Amazon reviews and has a Freudian slip. Delia decides the term “serious relationship” is fucking awful and they touch on both the five star and one star reviews of the book. And one thing is for certain, choose your choice and hopefully that is choice is on the road to happiness. Delia recommends the book to those going through transitions and Carla reveals that in her 20s she would have been super judgy about this book but now sees the immense value in the contents.The girls chat about Delia’s hiatus for the month of January and the exciting guest hosts coming to the program, Please welcome Dr. Jen, Nathan Young and Jerry Burkey in the month of January!Carla and Delia are not licensed professionals. They recommend books for entertainment value and talk openly about their foibles and follies in order to let others know they are not alone.Happy New Year! We hope you are out there having sensational sex. Tell us about all the wonderful SEX you’re having.The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibility. By, Dossie Easton and Catherine Liszt, published by Greenery Press copyright 1997 Bumble (try the app!) Tinder (try the app!) Costco, https://www.costco.com/ Finest City Improv, https://www.finestcityimprov.com/ New Match Collective, https://newmatchcollective.wixsite.com/homesite Brandon Event Management, https://www.brandoneventmanagement.com/ Defintition of Slut: Google that shit. Girls Gotta Eat Podcast, https://www.girlsgottaeatpodcast.com/ Cracker Barrel, https://crackerbarrel.com/ Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/ Broad City, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_City *Royalty-Free Music by Kevin MacLeod; Two Finger Johnny 2015.Support Land Your Man by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/land-your-manFind out more at https://land-your-man.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes This week your illustrious hosts Carla and Delia kick off the episode by discussing career transitions (Congrats Carla! And if anyone needs to buy or sell some property, holler at your girl!) and Delia who is googly eyed about this week’s book (and the ENTIRE freaking title), “He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys *The Newly Expanded Edition” by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo.After going through the correct pronunciation of the author’s names, Delia imparts that ‘twer she the Captain of The World this book would be mandatory reading. The book touches on the pitfalls of dating and step by step goes through the excuses that men offer as to why they aren’t calling or making plans and bottom line, they just aren’t that into you.As an easy read with a conversational writing style it hit a chord prior books have not. The tone is that of a protective brother or close male friend. And while the info is good (albeit dated, like the answering machine on the cover) the exercises were a little too tongue in cheek and not for anyone seeking a deep examination of their behavior. Delia touches on examining the importance of what one feels they deserve. Spoiler alert, it’s a better plan than a text at 9pm asking what she’s up to for the evening. Carla shares that the way to her heart is a plan. And not the 9pm text variety.The ladies get into some of the common excuses given by dudes including the busy myth. (And a host of others) At the end of the day, if guys want to pursue, they will pursue. The girls talk about the lure of unavailable men with the exception of the subset of polyamory. Carla and Delia agree, it’s just not their flavor. Your hosts get real about the willful ignoring of excuses/warning signs and getting caught up in relationship potential.Carla shares a story about a friend who calls bullshit on this book and how it almost destroyed his relationship with his now husband. Proving that there is exceptions to every rule. Sometimes he is that into you but he’s also worked a double shift and is fucking tired.Mentioned in the episode: “He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys *The Newly Expanded Edition” by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo (Copyright © 2004, 2006 by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, Published by: Gallery Books, A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. The Gallery Books trade paperback edition January 2009) Quantum Transformation - http://www.quantumtransformation.coach/ Finest City Improv. https://www.finestcityimprov.com/ Kool-Aid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmKYrxzOTC4 Reading Rainbow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ygs3IHJ2bM *Royalty-Free Music by Kevin MacLeod; Two Finger Johnny 2015. Sound Clip excerpt from The Motion Picture “He’s Just Not That Into You”Please email us and tell us how you landed your man or woman. We love to hear stories and share them on the program! Next week we get list happy. It’s not 74 things, it’s not 76. It’s 75 communication secrets.Questions? Comments? Concerns? Recipes? Dating Stories? Constructive Criticism? Shoot us a message, landyourman@gmail.comDo you have a business or service we can PIMP… I mean advertise on the podcast? Drop us a line at landyourman@gmail.com and tell us a little bit about yourself.Listen! Rate! Subscribe! Follow us on social medias. We love to hear from our listeners.Support Land Your Man by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/land-your-manFind out more at https://land-your-man.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Bash, Megan, and Mariam T are out this week, so Tony calls in reinforcement. Jesse from Finest City Improv joins as cohost. Tony and Jesse get to chat with singer, Brian Justin Crum! We talk to Brian about how he starred in one of Broadway’s biggest musicals, his  time on “America’s Got Talent,” and his new single! Brian also reveals what it was like for him growing up while being bullied.    We finish off with a small preview of Jesse’s new podcast that will be coming out soon! The Band pick this week is Brian Justin Crum, of course, and his new song, “I&U” Theme music: “Around the Bend” by Evan Schaeffer  http://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer.

Episode Notes S1:E5 – AND THE BITCHES HAVE IT: CARLA AND DELIA REVIEW – WHY MEN LOVE BITCHESThe ladies are back! Carla and Delia discuss Delia’s dating tally (she’s up to 5ish) and considering purchasing jock jams to get pumped for dating! Carla discusses a gentleman caller whom she’s been messaging and the high stakes game of complimentary musical tastes. The girls then plan out their breath to dive into this week’s book, “Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl- A Woman’s Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship” by Sherry Argov.Carla and Delia discover the importance of defining terms, what a ‘bitch’ truly is and why we’re leaning into the moniker. Why men love confident, self-possessed, independent women wouldn’t sell as many copies. Bitches be branding.The ladies discuss the book’s chapters but also the 100 Attraction Principles. We discover that Carla is vocal in the boudoir, which is in line with her authentic self. (Attraction Principle #28) While Delia is guilty of the cardinal sin of giving too much up of herself. (Attraction Principle #43 and 44 respectively) Carla and Delia touch on exterior validation, the importance of buying your own damn flowers, being alone (Yes, completely alone so please bring the chips and salsa already!) and why unavailability is such a turn on.Carla and Delia discuss the lost art of banter and why it is so important, the ‘nice’ debate, the importance of financial stability (Attraction Principle #82) and the need to have a plan for a date (Attraction Principle #91). Delia wonders out loud why she has never been one of the thousands interviewed for a relationship book and Carla ponders if dudes are just sitting at home waiting for us to call. Maybe, because these bitches have their own fabulous life! (flags down waitress to order guac… totally alone.)A quick poll: Listeners, do you prefer someone who plans a date or do you prefer spontaneity? Give us your best experience with a planned date and the best spontaneous outing! Next week we examine a woman’s most powerful asset. Spoiler alert, it ain’t her eyes. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Recipes? Dating Stories? Constructive Criticism? Shoot us a message, landyourman@gmail.comDo you have a business or service we can advertise on the podcast? Drop us a line at landyourman@gmail.com and tell us a little bit about yourself.Listen! Rate! Subscribe! Follow us on social medias. We love to hear from our listeners!Mentioned in the episode: “Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl- A Woman’s Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship” by Sherry Argov (Copyright © 2009, 2004, 2002, 2000 by Sherry Argov, Published by: Adams Media, An Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.) Jock Jams, for the enthusiasm. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JockJams,Volume_1 San Diego Fringe Festival happening, June 6th – 16th. https://sdfringe.org/ Finest City Improv. https://www.finestcityimprov.com/ *Royalty-Free Music by Kevin MacLeod; Two Finger Johnny 2015.Support Land Your Man by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/land-your-manFind out more at https://land-your-man.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Amy Lisewski is the founder of Finest City Improv and the San Diego Improv Festival. As a keynote speaker, Amy helps companies improve communication and collaborations using improv skills. She is also the author of Relax, We're All Just Making This Stuff Up!: Using the tools of improvisation to cultivate more courage and joy in your life. Before becoming a professional improviser, she ran an information and research consulting business, taught with Teach for America and was a video and new media producer. Now she helps others improvise both on and off the stage. “Make a bold choice, and go for it,” said Amy. Find out how you can bring the "yes! and..." mindset into your life! Download my podcast interview with Amy here on iTunes! Once you’re inspired by Amy’s story we would love to read your review. http://bit.ly/AmandaNachmanPodcast

This week Tony is all alone… well kind of. Tony calls in two past co-hosts to help him with the show today, Jennie from OB Playhouse and Jesse from Finest City Improv. We chat with our dear friend Lisa and her girlfriend who are about to do the Pacific Crest Trail hike. We talk all about what they can expect, how long it will take them, and what will be worse than bears on the hike. We talk about the RPDR Season 11 premier. Tony gets personal by sharing a bit of his past. We then finish it all off with Carol.  The band this week is The Cure “Friday I’m in Love.” Theme music: “Around the Bend” by Evan Schaeffer  http://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer.

Mariam T is co-hosting with the gang. We catch you up on The Finest City Improv’s “Lip Sync Battle” contest hosted by Mariam herself with Tony B as one of the judges! Then we dive right into a discussion on food glorious FOOD! What would be your last meal? The gang chats about San Diego’s upcoming Pride, the TV show “Pose,” and then we play a round of “F**k, Marry, or Kill” Disneyland ride addition. Which would you kill off? The band this week is from the brothers Darren and Chuck Criss, who are embracing ’80s and ’90s nostalgia with their band “Computer Games” and the song “Every Single Night.” Theme music: “Around the Bend” by Evan Schaeffer  http://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer

It’s a live streaming Pride48 event. The gang records the episode live on pride48.com while the listeners respond by the chatroom. Bash is in San Francisco Pride, so Jesse from Finest City Improve joins us again. We talk about their upcoming "Impride: Lip Synch Battle Brunch" on July 8, hosted by podcast favorite Mariam T! If you are in San Diego, be sure to check it out. Visit https://www.finestcityimprov.com/upcoming-shows/ for info and contact Finest City Improv, if you want to compete in the Lip Sync battle! Also on this episode, we play a round of Would You Rather, talk about the almost-dead movie genre of RomCom's and a lot more. Anything can happen on live recording, and with this gang it usually does! Our band pick this week is the American alternative hip-hop artist, Lizzo, and her song “Water Me.“ Theme music: “Around the Bend” by Evan Schaeffer  http://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer. The Click: Tony’s Click this week is a San Diego staple, Glitz Glam, who has been serving gender-bending, raunchy fierceness since 1997!  https://www.instagram.com/jesse_glam/?hl=en Megan’s Click this week is San Diego’s very own Major League Rugby team SAN DIEGO LEGION https://www.instagram.com/sdlegion/?hl=en Jesse’s Click is his own Finest City Improv! https://www.finestcityimprov.com Thirst Trap!Tony’s Thirst Trap this week is the very sexy Country Singer/Songwriter, Mat Slovacek. Follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigcountry_fit/?hl=en Megan’s Thirst Trap is ANY rugby man! LOL she loves her Rugby! Jesse’s Thirst Trap is the guys from the Instagram account Noodlesandbeef. If you like beef, check them out! https://www.instagram.com/noodlesandbeef/?hl=en

Special guest, Amy Lisewski returns and explains how she has created the life she has always wanted; she bought a sailboat and is about to sail into her 50's. Sound unattainable? Take notes; it's as easy as saying, "Yes...and!?" https://improvise.blog/

This week we have the Theater Director of San Diego’s Finest City Improv, Jesse Suphan, hanging out with us! Jesse tells the gang all about Impride, the first ever Improv Festival focused on celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ comedians. Impride is a San Diego Pride sponsored event and the proceeds go to benefit San Diego Pride’s youth arts programs, so you definitely want to check it out.  The gang also chats about condoms and porn stars, what to do with the SD stadium, and how rugby should be the new NFL. We also play the “Gay-ducation of Megan,” and this week’s theme is gay tribes. Will Megan know any of them? Oh, and we find out that Ace of Base’s song “The Sign” is the answer to everything. Theme music: “Around the Bend” by Evan Schaeffer  http://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer. The Click of the Week is Finest City Improv! Check them out for shows and even a free “Intro to Improv” class: https://www.finestcityimprov.com Thirst Trap of the Week: Tony’s Thirst Trap is Hey Qween’s go-go boy, Eddie Danger! Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiedanger/ Bash’s Thirst Trap this week is the hot, talented star of the upcoming Venom movie Tom Hardy: https://www.instagram.com/tomsohardy/ Megan’s Thirst Trap is the the country band she drooled over at Stagecoach, Midland! https://www.instagram.com/midland/ Our guest Jesse’s Thirst Trap is the X-Files’ David Duchovny! https://www.instagram.com/davidduchovny/

Special guest, Jesse Suphan, Assistant Artistic Director of Finest City Improv joins Travis and Pete for another dose of improv as well as Jesse's journey of becoming a fellow San Diegan transplant.

In ep. 026 of Dan Quiggle's leadership podcast, he and guest Amy Lisewski, CEO of Finest City Improv, talk about infusing humor and joy into leadership and business.

Travis and Pete talk with Amy Lisewski of Finest City Improv in San Diego about how live and improvisation go hand in hand! https://www.finestcityimprov.com/

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, interviews Amy Lisewski, Founder & Artistic Director at Finest City Improv. Amy is the author of Relax, We're All Just Making This Stuff Up! Using the tools of improvisation to cultivate more courage and joy in your life. Amy and Bethany chat about improvisation and how it can make you happier! Amy will share why she wanted to write this book and why she hopes it will encourage you to learn improvisation. We will ask Amy about her writing and publishing journey. How did she translate learning and practicing improv techniques into a book? Listen in and put some courage and joy in your life! Amy Lisewski is the founder and artistic director of Finest City Improv. She has over twenty-five years of experience in business and the arts. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory and has trained with dozens of top improv teachers from all over the country. She travels the country as a Vistage speaker to demonstrate how leaders can use the principles of improvisation to improve their leadership skills. She loves the stage and seems to find one wherever she is. She is also a foster mother and an avid sailor, taking risks at home and at sea. Bethany Kelly is your host for Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, a show that highlights authors with a unique message, who are using the experience of becoming an author to step to the next level—in leadership or in their business. 

Gary Ware, founder of BreakthroughPlay.com a site that helps professionals level-up their confidence, creativity, and happiness using play. To do this Gary incorporates techniques that professional improvisers use to create amazing experiences with no script. Gary has over half a decade experience with improvisation and over 14 years in the field of Digital Marketing. Gary has helped hundreds of companies and thousands of professionals like you make major breakthroughs in their life. If you are in the San Diego area you can find Gary performing improv regularly at Finest City Improv, located in North Park, CA.  

An improv exercise is only as good as the conversation afterwards.  This week, Rob and Adam discuss how to debrief exercises and scenes for maximum effectiveness.  Also hear updates about the Backline on Tour in Montreal, and discover trivia about the capital of Quebec!   Special thanks to Finest City Improv and their article on Debriefing exercises.  It can be found here: http://www.finestcityimprov.com/great-debriefing-questions/

An improv exercise is only as good as the conversation afterwards. This week, Rob and Adam discuss how to debrief exercises and scenes for maximum effectiveness. Also hear updates about the Backline on Tour in Montreal, and discover trivia about the capital of Quebec! Special thanks to Finest City Improv and their article on Debriefing exercises. It can be found here: http://www.finestcityimprov.com/great-debriefing-questions/ Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

An improv exercise is only as good as the conversation afterwards. This week, Rob and Adam discuss how to debrief exercises and scenes for maximum effectiveness. Also hear updates about the Backline on Tour in Montreal, and discover trivia about the capital of Quebec! Special thanks to Finest City Improv and their article on Debriefing exercises. It can be found here: http://www.finestcityimprov.com/great-debriefing-questions/ Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Please enjoy this story, shared at our San Diego show in December. Amy Lisewski, founder and director of Finest City Improv, told a pretty amazing tale about the true connections of family when we tackled the theme of "Siblings." Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat Brown chats with David and Mark about her love of improv, the amazing things happening at Finest City Improv and what it was like studying in 'Stab'-a Cruz. GUEST:Kat Brown (FinestCityImprov.com) HOSTS:David S. Dawson (@TheIntelleXual)Mark Atkinson (@Markstwitty)

Join us today on Women Leading the Way Radio, as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Who Lead interviews Amy Lisewski, Founder and Artistic Director or Finest City Improv. Listen in to this lively conversation as Amy discusses how improvisation can help women in business use improvisation to lead more efficient teams. Improv can be a powerful tool in business training and self-development. Improvisation teaches you to support each other's ideas, trust in your partner, and strive to make others look good. Discover untapped courage to think fast and take risks. Ignite your passion and retain your best. Amy is a graduate of the distinguished Second City Conservatory, the “Harvard of Comedy”.  She has a Masters in Information Sciences and has been helping biotech and high tech companies improve their internal communications for over 15 years.   As lead corporate trainer for FCI, she designs engaging and effective improvisational comedy workshops for leadership and employee development. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence, Michelle Bergquist is a passionate advocate for women in business. At Connected Women of Influence, we believe that more women need to lead in business and everything we do is center-focused on designing platforms, programs, connections and collaborative opportunities for b2b women to prosper, succeed and lead the way in business today!

Story Time changes up its format a little bit, as Mike invites the improv team Pick and Roll (Keith James and Marcus Olszowy) to do some improvised scenes with him. Recorded live at Finest City Improv in San Diego, enjoy Story Time with Mike Schramm!

Things get a little nuts on this second episode of Story Time, where Mike tries to tell his story again, but is again interrupted by first, a GOP strategist who's a little confused, and then by the most dangerous creature to ever appear on the podcast yet. This podcast was recorded live at Finest City Improv in San Diego (which explains the rough audio -- sorry about that), where it completely cleared the house of confused audience members. Regardless, we had fun, though we may not do any more live shows in the future. Enjoy!

This is the first episode of Story Time with Mike Schramm! Just like every episode, it features Mike Schramm telling a story from his life, though this time he was unexpected interrupted by a radio magnate and sea captain (and poet), as well as an industrious and hard working young lady. Listen to their conversation live from the Finest City Improv in San Diego even as the walls fall down around them! Thanks for listening!

The first ever RISK! show in sunny San Diego at the Finest City Improv.

Christopher George is on the show! Christopher is the Assistant Artistic Director a at Finest City Improv in San Diego. He also writes an awesome improv blog, Riding on the Wall. Chris talks about his mission for creating a new improv scene in San Diego. Breaking from an oppressive theatre. And of course we talk about our approach and philosophy to improv. And he invites the entire world to come out to Finest City to see a show, all 7 Billion of you. Rate. Subscribe. Comment. Enjoy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.