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Gotta go fast (back to karate class, that is). Today Conner is joined by actor, improviser on UCB's Harold Night, and 3 point drainer David Danipour to discuss his time with the original Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and to recall 70's style living room furniture. Show Notes David Danipour - Instagram - Linktree Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord- Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations Sonic - Did You Know Gaming?
If this stinky RV is rockin', you know it's housing a classic rock radio station! Famous Hollywood screenwriter CHRIS CHADD (ACHILLES STAMATELAKY) stops by The Whisp Turlington Show to talk about his recent series of TikTok's that reveal how “Hollywood really operates.” Blue Collar Comedian DENNY SNOOD and actor KEANU REEVES also stop by. Sponsored by Channel 8's “Bad Medicine!” A message from Bucky Tuzzard! Monsters of Whistle! And make some rockin' plans with an all new 108.9 The Hawk Concert Calendar! Guest starring Achilles Stamatelaky as Chris Chadd! Achilles is a writer, director, and performer. He is a veteran of UCBT New York and was formerly the Associate Artistic Director. Shows include ASSSSCAT 3000, Airwolf, Harold Night, and Maude Night. He is also a screenwriter (Broad City, MTV, Broadway Video) and has appeared in many national commercials. Achilles is a long-time improv and sketch teacher and has taught TV pilot writing at NYU. He is a member of WGA East and SAG-AFTRA. 108.9 The Hawk was created, written and performed by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock. Listen. Subscribe. Tell your friends. Support The Hawk at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk! Bonus episodes! Hawk episodes one week early! So much more! Learn more about 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.com! Subscribe! Tell your friends about 108.9 The Hawk! GET THAT HAWK MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawk SOCIAL SIGHTS: https://twitter.com/1089thehawk https://instagram.com/1089thehawk https://www.tiktok.com/@1089thehawk https://bsky.app/profile/1089thehawk.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@1089thehawk The Hawk will be back next week with an episode that changes everything!
It's the Hermione Grangers (aka star students) of the Sydney improv scene, Max Bucknell & Alisha Cheong! These legends smashed their Level 5 grad show performing The Harold then jumped straight into Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac to gab about it. If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Julia Gillard Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru @runiversal.studios | Tom @tomisalot | Scary Strangers @scarystrangers | Alisha Cheong @taco_de_penny | Max Bucknell @max.bucknell
Comedian, actor, and all-around amazing human, Lyndsey Frank, joins us to discuss their all-time most ill-conceived comedy bit. We also talk engaging with your horny little novels, doing improv for one and making weirder, and dealing with a jucifer at the facialist before diving headfirst into the extremely shallow waters of the Piss Tank. If you aren't following them already, be sure to follow Lyndsey on Instagram @lyndseyisfrank and catch them performing on Harold Night @ucbtla with Lohan. If you're digging Stinkers LISTEN UP because there are three things you can do for us: LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL. That's right we've set up a voice mailbox where you can tell us your biggest stinker OR give us general feedback. If you do, we might just use the voicemail in a future episode. Drop us a message at 469-431-2503. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Spread the word! Stinkers is hosted by real life dumpster friends Caroline Cotter, James Dwyer, and Maggie Widdoes. Follow them and the podcast on social media: @cotterpoop @jamesbdwyer @mwids @stinkerspod
We talk to Vivian Yoon–the host of K-pop Dreaming–to discuss how the show came together from the perspective of a Korean American writer-performer from Los Angeles. K-Pop Dreaming is a podcast about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. Host Vivian Yoon takes listeners on a journey from K-pop's origins in Korean trot music and American presence in post-war South Korea to the 1992 LA Uprising and the booming global popularity of K-pop in the present day, all juxtaposed against Yoon's own coming-of-age as a second generation immigrant in Los Angeles, struggling to fit in and come to terms with her own identity.About Vivian:Vivian Yoon is a 2.5 generation Korean American writer and performer from Koreatown, Los Angeles. Her background is in improvisation and sketch comedy, and she performs weekly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater on Harold Night. Vivian also has experience in tech, virtual production, and XR. In 2021 she co-wrote and voice acted in a short created by Aaron Sims Creative and Epic Games called "The Eye: Calanthek", and received an Epic MegaGrant for an undisclosed project involving virtual productionJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we are joined by Kate Sisk. Kate is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and retired soccer player. Kate is an alumnus of UCB's Harold Night, a contributing writer for The Onion, and a participant in the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop. Kate is also the co-host of the award-winning podcast, We're Having Gay Sex. Check out Kate's website for more info: www.katesisk.com! In this episode we discuss growing up in Massachusetts, hanging out in the woods, being the only girl on the baseball team, being an “uncool” athlete, following the rules, playing college and international soccer, coming out to teammates and family, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion about Kate connecting to her Puerto Rican roots! Give this episode a listen! Follow Kate: @thekatesisk Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Recommendations from the episode: The geography of bliss by Eric Weiner 5 Benefits of Playing Sports Abroad by Sarah Daren Email us! Aloneatlunch@gmail.com **LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :)
Big celebrity names... Fight scenes... Daring adventures... Maybe an explosion here or there… When it comes to summer blockbusters, it’s fun for everyone! And just like these box office hits, Michelle and Kim are pulling out the big guns! This week they’re joined by real-life crush, PJ McCormick (Upright Citizens Brigade, Harold Night) to talk favorite fictional crushes from summer blockbusters. YIPPEE-KI-YAY, mother-lover! Who we're crushing on this week: Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Dr. Henry Wu (Jurassic Park), and Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean) This week’s shout-out, the one and only United States Postal Service: https://store.usps.com/store/home Have an episode idea? Slide into those DMs... instagram.com/crushfictionally/ or twitter.com/crushfctionally
Anna Salinas (badcomixbyanna, Sugar & Toys) went from a kindergarten art teacher to an assistant in the Reality TV department of a big agency working with someone who no one wanted to work with. We talk about the origins of her comic, badcomixbyanna, and how she communicated her anxiety and depression for many years but never really confronted it until recently. We also chat about how The Artist Way was a game changer pushing her creativity, helping her to find her voice, and getting her past getting cut from Harold Night at UCB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Amanda sits down over a warm cup of almond milk, caramel latte with actor, writer, comedian Lisa Gilroy (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Drunk History) to discuss being starstruck, being in long-term relationships, and how the heck to pronounce Hygge. She is a mainstage performer on Harold Night at Upright Citizen's Brigade LA, and you can check out her monthly solo show Dillweed at UCB LA…when it's okay to go outside again. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Lisa Gilroy: @thelisagilroy / www.lisagilroy.com *Warning: This episode includes swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #StayHome and stay safe.
Jared and Nick return for season 2! They talk with Alex French (UCB) about Harold Night trivia, Notre Dame, and the current global pandemic.Rate and review us on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter @badstuffpodcast or send us an email at badstuffpodcast@gmail.com!
This week we have Mia Schauffler and Zander Frost! One of them has seen the whole series, one of them has only seen the pilot, and Jared tries to get in my head to help one of them. Listen to see if it works!Follow Mia on twitter @MiaSchauffler and catch her on Harold Night at UCB with LeroyFollow Zander @Zanderhfrost and catch him with his Harold team BitchinFollow Joey @Joey_SorceFollow Jared @Jaredbell90Follow us everywhere @iwinfriendsE-mail us at iwinfriendstrivia@gmail.comTake the “Which “Friends” Main Character Are You?” at https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/whoooooopahThanks for Listening!
Molly & Jeff talk all things embarrassing with Erin Lindstrom, improviser of Harold Night and Girl-Prov at the Push Comedy Theater! Official site: HowEmbarrassingPodcast.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-embarrassing-podcast-with-molly-jeff/id1476548191 Facebook: fb.me/HowEmbarrassingPodcast Instagram: @HowEmbarrassingPodcast Twitter: @EmbarrassingPod E-mail us: HowEmbarrassingPodcast@gmail.com Graphics by Jeff Beaulieu ( @jtb757 ) Music by Jeff Beaulieu ( @jtb757 ) Produced by Matt Cole of Go On Productions ( fb.me/GoOnProductions ) Special thanks to Push Comedy Theater, Norfolk, VA & Brian Garraty PushComedyTheater.com
This interview is with Dionna's friend Brandon Dzirko who is an Improv Artist living and dreaming in NYC. Brandon and Dionna go way back (high school friends actually) and it was great catching up and talking all about Brandon's passion for comedy, specifically performing with elite improv teams! They talk about how he got into the craft and what he does now to keep his creative juices flowing! Please rate/review on iTunes and subscribe to the podcast if you haven't alreadyTo follow Brandon, find him on Facebook, Instagram @bdzirko, and Twitter @Brandon_Dzirko. You can also find him performing with his improv team, Game 7, every other Tuesday at UCB for Harold Night! To follow Dionna, find her at www.dionnaeshleman.com, on The Nourished Actor Podcast Facebook page, or on Instagram@thenourishedactorFor full show notes, visit the podcast at http://thenourishedactor.buzzsprout.comShow notes:Magnet Theater- Free improv class!This show is sponsored by my Beautycounter business! To support the podcast AND upgrade to safer, healthier skincare and makeup, shop with me through Beautycounter. Swapping out toxic personal care products is a simple, easy way to start creating a healthier, sustainable lifestyle. Click here to support the podcast. This show is sponsored in part by Brown Bag Bread Bakery. Brown Bag Bread Bakery is a small batch artisanal bread bakery owned and operated by my mama, Tamara Eshleman! Check out her website www.brownbagbreadbakery.com and give her a follow @brownbagbreadbakery on Instagram and Facebook. Make sure to mention you heard about the bakery through The Nourished Actor Podcast for a freebie in your first order.This podcast description and episode contains affiliate links which means if you shop through the links, The Nourished Actor Podcast might receive a small commission. Thanks for supporting the podcast!
On this episode of #SoLA, Camille and Charlie attempt to discuss one of Los Angeles’s favorite topics: alterative healing. Things like Reiki (what is it?), cupping (or jarring), shamanic journeys (been there), acupuncture (done that), crystals and "just being present". Charlie also airs old grievances from Harold Night 15 years ago and goes way too deep on Planet of the Apes. Camille is revealed to be a homeopathic guide. And everyone learns that sometimes anger is the best medicine of all. Welcome to Ape City.
Dr. John and Delilah discuss "Pro Boner: Legalese for Your Penises" with Mo Dello, construction designer - Ft. Mike Yager, improviser from Raven's Hollow County Players and Harold Night at the Push Comedy Theater in Norfolk, VA! Donate: http://www.patreon.com/sexpertspodcast Official site: http://sexpertspodcast.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sexperts/id1212065959?mt=2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thesexperts Instagram: https://twitter.com/TheRealSexperts E-mail us questions, topic suggestions, or be a guest: therealsexperts@gmail.com https://pushcomedytheater.com Graphics by Derek Munn: http://mistermunn.com Theme song by Skye Zentz: http://www.skyezentzmusic.com
Anthony Apruzzese is a writer/performer living in Brooklyn by way of Bayonne, New Jersey. Anthony performs every Monday night at the UCBeast with Improv Nerds. Previously, he inflicted his will on Harold Night with Slamball and the 2014 Cagematch World Champion team, The Enemy. in 2015, Anthony's one man show "This Show Will Get a Cease and Desist" had a six month run at UCB Chelsea. Anthony also hosted/wrote/and directed his own late night talk show, Showtime, at the UCBeast for over two years. He is also one-third of the improv/sketch group Greasy Lake, whose comedic play, "Key to the City," enjoyed a run at UCB Chelsea in 2014. Anthony has a web project of short videos called Anthony Apruzzese's Web Presents as well as a brand new series he filmed more recently with UCB Comedy, Uncle Tony. Twitter/Instagram: @Tony_Showtime Dan LoPreto is a book editor and writer based out of New York City. He was a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Harold team Mermaids. UCB credits include Greasy Lake: Key to the City and The Fix. He can be seen performing with his indie team Warren.
This week's episode features the brilliant This Never Happened! Jakob Wagner, Kevin Napier and Emma Aldridge joined us in studio for another episode of What’s The Mate where our true Berlin tales inspired the story of an audacious son who gets his dad to quit Thanksgiving, we discover that Kevin once picked a fight at the cinema and Julia's Kindergarten crush inspired a scene with the James Dean of five year olds.This episode is brought to you by Bear Radio, with support from the kind people of The Venue Berlin and Hindenburg.You can catch Jakob performing in various shows at Comedy Café Berlin including Harold Night and in an entirely improvised musical on the last Friday of every month. You’ll also find Emma hosting the Nameless Comedy Open Mic gig at Radler’s Berlin every Thursday (facebook.com/namelessopenmic/)
This one's a right mess. I love it. The music is provided by Inko from their new album The True Face of the Day. Adam Vatterott performs Harold Night with Tucker's Bucket on Thursdays and with Field Day on Fridays, both at The Improv Shop.
Improvisors, Jakob Wagner, Kevin Napier and Emma Aldridge join us in studio for another brilliant episode of What’s The Mate. This week’s Berlin tales inspired the sad story of Marlene the Tapir who never gets asked to do meet and greets, we discover that Kevin is regularly pulled over by the cops while on his bicycle and Julia’s underage drinking experience inspires a reality where children who do Math are a disgrace to their families. This episode is brought to you by Bear Radio, with support from the kind people of The Venue Berlin and Hindenburg. You can catch Jakob performing in various shows at Comedy Café Berlin including Harold Night and in an entirely improvised musical on the last Friday of every month. You’ll also find Emma hosting the Nameless Comedy Open Mic gig at Radler’s Berlin every Wednesday (facebook.com/namelessopenmic/) and lastly, you can connect with her on Facebook: (www.facebook.com/Emma-Aldridge-277587362863372). Kevin “performs when people ask him to.”
Hana is a comedic film, tv and stage performer born and raised in Toronto. She performs in numerous shows across the city and can be seen on That Friday Show, $15 Beer Beer Show, Harold Night, Sixty in Sixty, and as Luna Lovegood on Potterprov. She is one half of the improv duo 'Ok Bye!' and looking to cause drama with a new partner for 'Ok Hi!'. She is currently in the Second City Conservatory program and is confidently writing her screenplay in coffee shops across Parkdale. Hana is also part of the newly devised clown theatre, Sweet Action, and looks forward to continuously making silly things on and off stage. hanaholubec.com
The eighth episode of Regularly Scheduled Programming! Guest: Mike Lovett (ImprovBoston’s Harold Night, Boston Sketch Co., The Quarry, Somerville Night Live)
Hello! And Good News! This weeks good news guest is Peter Banifaz. Peter is an an actor and an improviser. So insanely funny and wonderful. If you live in Los Angeles you can see Peter on Harold Night at the UCB Theater with the team Queen George. They knock it out of the park on a regular basis. You can also catch him on Season 8 of Shameless. I have a new couch, and it’s blue, but Peter and I hang out on it and talk about: Jahmal Cole, who started the non-profit My Block, My Hood, My City which works to provide underprivileged youth in the Chicago area with opportunities and education beyond their neighborhoods. Clean Slate a program in the Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth Texas that provides the homeless with the opportunity for paying work through the shelter and eventually successful job placement. Salvador Gomez Colon- a fifteen year old who is delivering 100’s of solar lamps to those in Puerto Rico who are still without power. Peter was originally born in Tehran, Iran. We talk about some of the protests currently going on there against the current regime specifically the women who have been standing up and are currently known as The Girls of Revolution Street. Peter’s own story is amazing and we wrap up the episode talking about finding the light despite living through negative experiences.Follow Peter on Instagram @pbaniFollow Hannah on instagram @cannongatorFollow Hannah on twitter @cannongator See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is the first episode of Rocktober in Novemby and a little in Decemby, so you know we’re gonna rock out! Matt Apodaca (@MattApodaca) loves the rock band Weezer. Ben and Thayer are aware of them, but have no idea about most of the music, but are eager to hear it! Geoff’s on vacation. Matt takes us through almost all of Weezer’s discography from Self-Titled to Self-Titled (Weezer has a lot of self-titled albums), sampling some of the tracks we love, and cool deep cuts we weren’t aware of. We also hear about who was president during different Weezer eras and how that affects lyrical content. Matt is a very funny, and incredibly passionate about Weezer, which makes this episode a real good time. Follow Matt Apodaca on Twitter @MattApodaca, and check him out on Harold Night at UCB Los Angeles with the improv comedy team PONY. Matt is also “sponsored” by Jolly Rancher, and wants you to remember to Keep on Sucking. Follow Convince Me @ConvinceMePod and tell a friend if you like the show! Also check out boardwalk audio.com/convinceme and click on the support our artists button. Why? Why not. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is the first episode of Rocktober in Novemby and a little in Decemby, so you know we’re gonna rock out! Matt Apodaca (@MattApodaca) loves the rock band Weezer. Ben and Thayer are aware of them, but have no idea about most of the music, but are eager to hear it! Geoff’s on vacation. Matt takes us through almost all of Weezer’s discography from Self-Titled to Self-Titled (Weezer has a lot of self-titled albums), sampling some of the tracks we love, and cool deep cuts we weren’t aware of. We also hear about who was president during different Weezer eras and how that affects lyrical content. Matt is a very funny, and incredibly passionate about Weezer, which makes this episode a real good time. Follow Matt Apodaca on Twitter @MattApodaca, and check him out on Harold Night at UCB Los Angeles with the improv comedy team PONY. Matt is also “sponsored” by Jolly Rancher, and wants you to remember to Keep on Sucking. Follow Convince Me @ConvinceMePod and tell a friend if you like the show! Also check out boardwalk audio.com/convinceme and click on the support our artists button. Why? Why not. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hello! And Good News! This week I have on guest Nina Concepción. Nina is an actress, writer and comedian. She is so hilarious. If you live in Los Angeles you can see her on Harold Night at UCB Theater with the team Crush. Join Nina and I as we sit on the big red couch and discuss:A young boy on Halloween who filled up an empty candy bowl left on a porch with his best loot for other children after him to find. 200 Universities just released 600 free online courses. An online magazine, Foreigner, is redefining the stigma associated with being a “foreigner” by highlighting stories of entrepreneurship and challenges, inspiration and creativity, alternative takes and cultural diversity, to give an honest representation of what being a foreigner is really about.Fire Department Coffee, a coffee company that donates a portion of its sales to support firefighter and military charities is currently putting all of their charitable funds towards helping the firefighters of Northern California who lost their homes in the recent blazes. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is installing "colorblind-less" viewfinders at scenic overlooks in the state. People affected by red-green color deficiencies may now see the fall foliage for what may be their very first time.Thomas Panek is training guide dogs to guide visually impaired runners so that they may independently be able to participate in road races. Nina is from Philadelphia where they recently unveiled a statue of black civil rights activist Octavias Catto. We wrap up the episode talking about establishing healthy habits and self care and the work and time that it takes to have a good relationship with food, exercise, and mental health. Check out Nina’s Collection of Essays The Good-ish Girl on amazon! Follow Nina on twitter @ninamconcepcion Follow Nina on instagram @nina_concepcion Follow Hannah on instagram @cannongatorFollow Hannah on twitter @cannongator See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I Will Watch Anything Once - Conversations about Movies Missed or Avoided
Hannah Kanengieter joins us to watch and discuss the terrible story and outrageous visual elements that make this action horror film an absolute fun time to watch plus Connie explains why Tyler Perry's BOO 2 was removed from the watch list for #31DaystoScareDaveIMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288477/?ref_=nv_sr_1Directed by: Steve BeckWritten by: Mark Hanlon and John PogueStarring: Julianna Margulies, Gabriel Bryne, Ron Eldard, Desmond Harrington , Isaiah Washington, Karl Urban, Emily BrowningMovie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7xNXTpQA5QRotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ghost_shipRoger Ebert Review: http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ghost-ship-2002Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Ship/dp/B002KKKAC6/ref=tmm_blu_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1508957928&sr=8-4&dpID=51l9oDoME%252BL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detailIf you are enjoying I Will Watch Anything Once, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes, like it on Facebook and follow IWWAO on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tumblr. Email questions for your hosts and movie suggestions to iwillwatchanythingonce@gmail.comAdditional Links:Hannah Kanengieter - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cannongatorCrush at UCB Harold Night - https://franklin.ucbtheatre.com/performance/5704Parker Posey likes to Party - https://ucbtheatre.com/performance/56661Hello! and Good News Podcast - http://boardwalkaudio.com/helloandgoodnews/Support all the Artists at Boardwalk Audio: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=iwillwatchanythingonce-20 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dear Diary, today we sipped on “Hoppy Bunny IPA” AKA “Wascally Wabbit” by Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery. This Black IPA bridges the gap between a full flavored stout and a refreshing IPA. You’ll taste strong roasted chocolate and coffee flavor notes. More subtle flavors include orange peel, pine sap, and mint. This week on FDB, we sit down with the very funny Kathy Yamamoto, who you can see at UCB Hollywood performing in Harold Night and Asian AF. We discuss living in Pooh Bear’s house, becoming Rosie O'Donnell, and give advice on how to bond with your elderly roommate. Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer! To find out more about this Farmville, North Carolina based brewery and its owner, Paul who tastes every batch of beer that goes out, visit: duckrabbitbrewery.com Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode! Lastly if you like the show, donate to our Patreon and show your support: patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer CREDITS Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer Ryan Roope - Executive Producer Episode Written By: Jared Brody
This week's episode features another favorite recurring guest, Matt Apodaca! Matt is an improvisor and comedian here in Los Angeles. You can see him on Harold Night at the UCB Theater and around town doing other sketch and improv shows. Matt and Hannah will both be performing in the Seattle Sketch Fest on September 23rd. If you live in Seattle, get tickets to Totally Real Friends! Hannah and Matt hang out on the big red couch and talk about nonesense, Apple products and really good news:The cruise ships are killing it again this week in terms of good samaritanism. Carnival Cruise Lines gave 2 Million Dollars to support Hurricane Harvey recovery and just pledged another 10 million to support Hurricane Irma victims. Humble Bundle, a game content provider, donates part of its proceeds to charities. The cool part is that it lets the consumer decide how much of their money goes to the content creators, host site, or charity. The second cool thing is that they just reached a benchmark of 100 million dollars donated to charities, a number they said they hope in the future will seem small. An orthodontist in Vermont is giving away free braces to children who show involvement in their community and schools. Animal Corner starts with the news that the Snow Leopard has been taken off of the endangered species list and moved to vulnerable. We also talk about Cashnip Cat, an office cat who snatches dollar bills from behind a glass doors. The office than donates the money to the Tulsa Center For The Homeless. Matt is from Downey, CA where the organization Drumming For Your Life was created. This organization uses drumming, music and rhythm as a new approach for teaching children to read. It boosts self esteem and focus by teaching them to trust in their creativity and natural abilities. Follow Matt on instagram @mattapodaca Follow Matt on twitter @mattapodaca Follow Hannah on instagram @cannongator Follow Hannah on twitter @cannongator See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kale Hills chooses his own religion! Kale is an improviser on Harold Night at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles, and he came to talk about growing up conservative Baptist and left having made up a new religion of understanding! We also talk about comedy, intention, intellectual vs. emotional spirituality, Quakers, service, and whether it’s even possible to hate the sin but love the sinner. Check out Kale on Harold Night at UCBLA!
A totally improvised, fictitious fight between Taylor and Taylor (performed by Ego Nwodim and Jacob Wysocki of UCB’s Harold Team 8 Babies). Taylor and Taylor’s ongoing disagreement is about whether or not to get married and have kids, given boy Taylor’s really heavy, difficult past (his mom is serving thirty years in a Canadian prison). They do like to joke about girl Taylor murdering boy Taylor if he doesn’t get her pregnant, so don’t be alarmed when you hear that. Their big fight is about when girl Taylor accidentally spent Valentine’s day with a coworker who had a crush on her. You can see Julia, Ego, Jacob and many other hilarious people improvise live at UCB on Harold Night with the team 8 Babies! Check out the schedule here.
Ronnie Adrian is on the show! Improv fans will know Ronnie from the UCBLA Harold Team The Dragons. You may also know Ronnie from hosting Tuesday Night Thunder or hosting the Cagematch, or even his sketch and improv team White Women. Ronnie talks about his approach to getting on Harold Night. Spoiler alert, it worked. Also, we talk about coaching, the stresses of Harold Night, how he scouted talent for the team White Women. Plus, we compliment a bunch of great improvisers. Listen! Rate! Review! Share! Enjoy! Subscribe to the Podcast Improv Obsession on iTunes or Listen Online Follow Me On Twitter Reach Out To Me For Improv Coaching See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I Will Watch Anything Once - Conversations about Movies Missed or Avoided
Devin Field joins me to watch Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky and discuss it's John Carpenter inspired ultra violence. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102293/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Writing and Directed by: Ngaio Choi Lam Starring: Siu-Wong Fan Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP3a_iLPLtk Full Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyXohnrEXVA If you are enjoying I Will Watch Anything Once, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes, like it on Facebook and follow IWWAO on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. Additional Links: Devin Field - https://twitter.com/thatdevinfield Zoo Zoo on UCB Harold Night: https://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/performance/45491 No Hard Drugs: https://franklin.ucbtheatre.com/show/5496 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A joy to watch on UCB’s Harold Night and TourCo, STEFAN SCHUETTE, joins host Louis Kornfeld for a heavy dose of improv nerdery and to share his improv journey with us. Stefan moved to the city five years ago, has studied everywhere, and currently flies all around the country performing improv. He loves the […] The post #85: Stefan Schuette appeared first on Magnet Theater.
Emily Durrett chooses her own religion! Emily is an actress and improviser based in Los Angeles via South Florida. She’s on the UCB Harold team Knucklepuck and stars in the webseries “One Month Later”. On this ep, she came to give the lowdown on growing up Unitarian Universalist. We talked about improv, acting, our hearts, our disdain of certainty, and our church camps. Check out Emily on Harold Night at UCB LA and check out the channel for “One Month Later” on YouTube. Find more Emily at emilydurrett.com!
Steve Cooper talks with actor/writer Matt Price. Matt has appeared on stage at UCB in many shows including ASSSCAT, Fucked Up & Illegal Videos, The Jersey Shore Recap Party, and Harold Night. He also produced and hosted a monthly storytelling show called Show & Tell and has performed at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, the Toyota Comedy Festival in NYC, SketchFest in San Francisco, and the Chicago Improv Festival. As an actor, one of his favorite roles was playing Lawrence for two seasons on TNT's critically acclaimed Men of a Certain Age. Other appearances include The Office, Hart of Dixie,1600 Penn, The West Wing, Arrested Development, Reno 911, New Girl, The League and many others. He currently writes for Regular Show on the Cartoon Network for which he won an Emmy in 2012 and has also written for Comedy Central's Root of All Evil with Lewis Black as well as various shows on the television. Sponsored by Café Valet. Go to www.cafevalet.com and enter the coupon code COOPER for $5 off the Starter Combo Pack.
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #90 (Andrew Barlow & Tim Lanning) In this episode Tom is joined by two funny dudes from the indie improv group, Devlin Down, Andrew Barlow ("Devlin Down", ImprovBoston Harold Night Top Shelf Team "Rabbit", "ComedySportz Boston") & Tim Lanning ("Devlin Down","GeeklyInc").Topics discussed include both Andrew and Tim's comedy backgrounds, Dungeons & Dragons, GeeklyInc, growing up in a hearing impaired family, Comic Books & Devlin Down. TONIGHT!!! (Thursday July, 16th)Check out Andrew & Tim perform with Devlin Down at Indie Night at The Riot Theater at 8:00pm Tickets and info here:http://www.theriottheater.com/indie-night.html Check out Tim's podcasts "Cast of Thrones" & "Drunks & Dragons" on http://geeklyinc.com Check out "Rabbit" perform at Harold Night at ImprovBoston, Wednesday Nights at 7:30pm Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/harold_night Check out CSz Boston at http://cszboston.com Check out Rhythm & Laughs featuring Micha Goolsby at The Riot Theater, Live Music and Improv, Friday, July 17th at 10:00pm. Tickets and info here: http://www.theriottheater.com/rhythm-and-laughs.html Improv spots available for indie improv teams for ON POINT Improv and What Else Ya Gonna Do Wednesday? contact Tom Boyer for details Most importantly sign up to be a volunteer for ImprovCares, a new volunteer organization that teaches improv lessons to various organizations in need. Give back to the community by doing what you love. https://www.facebook.com/ImprovCaresBoston?fref=ts Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #86 (Ben Walsh) In this episode Tom is joined by Ben Walsh. Topics discussed include Ben’s improv background, his experiences producing Harold Night at ImprovBoston, Directing "Buscow" and "Rabbit", his new Top Shelf Harold Night team "Duchess" and his love for performing arts. Check out "Duchess" perform at Harold Night at ImprovBoston Wednesday nights at 7:30. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/harold_night Check out "Buscow" perform at Studio 40 at ImprovBoston Friday nights at 7:00pm. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/studio40 Check out Tom perform at Improv Asylum House Teams Tuesday Nights at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets & info here:http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/now-playing/house-teams.aspx Check out Rhythm & Laughs featuring Ben Higginbotham at The Riot Theater, Live Music and Improv, Saturday, June 27th at 8:00pm Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #80 (Amy Frizzi & Jack McNamara) In this episode Tom is joined by two really talented improvisers, Amy Frizzi (Cast Member of "Face Off" at ImprovBoston, "Baby Giraffes") & Jack McNamara (ImprovBoston Fresh Blend Harold Night Team "Nixon", "Laugh McNamara"). Topics discussed include Amy & Jack's improv backgrounds, their original Harold Team "The Buskers", Amy's sketch group "Baby Giraffes", Jack's love of The Harold Structure and Jack does a bunch of Conor Allen impersonations. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out Amy perform at Face Off at ImprovBoston Saturday nights at 10:00pm, get ticket and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/face-off Also check out "Nixon" perform at Harold Night at ImprovBoston Wednesday Nights at 9:30pm, get tickets and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/harold_night Check out "Laugh McNamara" perform for possibly the last time, Friday, May 15th at ImprovBoston. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #77 (Andy Devlin & Daniel Marchant) In this episode Tom is joined by two really funny dudes, Andy Devlin ("The Midy Zevlin", "ImprovBoston Top Shelf Harold Night Team "Viceroy") & Daniel Marchant ("Tidepool"). Topics discussed include Andy and Daniel's improv careers, their early days at UMass Amherst, IWA, "Tidepool", "The Midy Zevlin", the benefits of two person improv, "Star Wars" and guilty pleasure movies. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out Andy perform with Viceroy at Harold Night at ImprovBoston. Tickets and show info here: http://www.haroldnight.com Also check out Danny per for with "Tidepool" at Indie Improv Night at The Middle East on Monday April 27th Check out Tom perform with Improv Asylum House Teams every Tuesday night at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets are only $5 get them here :http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/schedule/event-details.aspx?id=8958 Finally check out the debut of Tom's new monthly independent improv show "ON POINT Improv" debuting this Monday, 4/20 at The Cambridge YMCA on Mass Ave. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #76 (Rachel Jane Andelman & Laura Merli) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely talented improvisers, Rachel Jane Andelmen (ImprovBoston Top Shelf Harold Night Team "Viceroy","So That Happened: A Talk Show", "Magic: The Gathering: The Show" & "First Impact") & Laura Merli (Improv Asylum "House Teams", "Improv Jones", "Robot Arms" & "Monotone"). Topics discussed include Rachel's improv background, her time interning at "The Colbert Report", her current improv projects and future aspirations. Also Tom & Laura share awkward staring stories and Andy Devlin makes a cameo to jump in on the "The Made Up Movie Game. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out both Rachel and Andy perform with Viceroy at Harold Night at ImprovBoston. Tickets and show info here: http://www.haroldnight.com Also check out both Laura & Tom perform with Improv Asylum House Teams every Tuesday night at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets are only $5 get them here: http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/schedule/event-details.aspx?id=8958 Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #54 (Jamie Loftus & Christina Moreno) In this episode, Tom is joined by two guests ,Jamie Loftus (Associate Producer / Teacher at ImprovBoston) & Christina Moreno (ImprovBoston Fresh Blend Harold Team "Legitimo"). Topics discussed include Jamie & Christina's comedy careers, being in your own head when performing & their favorite moments in comedy. This week’s edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Wild Thing” a heist film set in the 90's starring Jeff Goldblum, Ice-T a talking dog. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… also check out: Jamie perform stand up at The Boston Comedy Festival this Tuesday Night at The Davis Square Theater (http://bostoncomedyfest.com/venue/davis-square-theatre/). Check out Christina perform with "Legitimo" at Harold Night at Improv Boston, Wednesday Nights at ImprovBoston. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
In the pilot episode of “On The Cusp” writer/actor Ben Greene sits down with his old pal Ryan Rosenberg. Ryan is a writer/actor/improviser who has has been a part of UCB LA’s Harold Night since November, 2013 (on Belmonte and The Dragons). As a member of the renowned sketch group Big Grande, Ryan has had two sketch shows featured at UCB, and he is now one of the hosts of the monthly show “Freaks on a Leash." In Ben’s interview with Ryan you’ll get to hear him talk about his childhood sports highlights, what it was like to play a stripper on the TV show “Playing House,” and his anxieties about his future in Hollywood.
On today's show, I talk to the amazing Conner O'Malley. Conner is a comedian from Chicago who got his start training and performing at places like IO, Annoyance and Second City. After moving to New York a few years ago, he began performing at UCB, first on Harold Night and then as a member of the house team The Law Firm. In 2013, Conner was one of the Just for Laughs New Faces for his characters, and last year he became one of the writers on Late Night with Seth Myers.This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on iTunes, follow me on Twitter, and check out my gameshow podcast Snap Impression!
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #22 (Conor Allen & Cynthia Salazar) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Cynthia Salazar ("Russian for Elephant”, "Current Eventuals”, “Bodega”) and Guest, Conor Allen (“Aeropuerto”, Co-Producer & Host of “ImprovBoston’s Harold Night”). Topics discussed include Conor’s improv and stand up career, stuffed animals, performing at festivals and the family like nature of the improv community. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “U Got It Bad", an “Usher" song inspired movie about a life guard whose life is forever changed by a single crab bite Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out Conor at “Harold Night" at ImprovBoston (http://www.haroldnight.com)
Things get cute and cuddly this week as Matt, Brett, and guests Kelly Hudson and Alan Starzinski discuss We3! And by “cute” and “cuddly” we mean “heart-breaking” and “extremely violent.” Along with serious discussions about free will, find out which podcasters are dog people, which are cat people, and which one is a rabbit person (none of this is literal). Also both Alan and Kelly were on the AMC series Comic Book Men so… you know we had to talk about that. The modern Vertigo/DC Comics classic We3, by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, can be purchased online on Comixology and Amazon. Alan Starzinski is a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. You can see him improvise with his team Sandino at Harold Night and in their own show, Unsolved Mysteries. Kelly Hudson is an editor for College Humor as well as a performer on the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch team Beige. You can watch her in the webseries Rejected Pitches, part of the Above Average channel on YouTube. She is also an author of the fake menu Fuds. Music: “The Palace At 4 AM” by A.C. Newman "Kelly Hudson and Alan Starzinski / We3 #1-3 (2004)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/we3.html