Podcasts about ImprovBoston

We were joined by comedian Evan Forde Barden for a great talk on pursuing comedy. Evan joins the podcast to discuss his extensive 21-year journey in improv and sketch comedy. Evan shares his early days doing improv at Fairfield University and his subsequent experiences with renowned groups like 'Bodywork' and 'Young Douglass.' He opens up about navigating the improv scene in New York, his tenure with Improv Boston, Magnet Theater, and UCB, and how he tries to survive on stage. Evan also talks about his show, 'The Power Joker,' a comedy talk show hosted by a fictional Robert Moses (played by previous guest, Sam Rogal), the evolution of his comedic voice, and more! YouTube: @YoungDouglas, @ThereItIs Instagram: @YoungDouglas, @ThePowerJoker, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Laura Merli! Comedian! Delight! Human with a new standup special out now! ABOUT THE NEW SPECIAL WHICH IS ALSO HER DEBUT SPECIAL, "BELLY SLAPPIN' FUN!"   After cutting her teeth for 8 years in the indie comedy scene, Brooklyn comedy-favorite Laura Merli has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok. Laura specializes in set-up/punch-line jokes and one-liners rather than storytelling, in the vein of her influences Mitch Hedberg and Maria Bamford, although Laura adds her own distinctive and unique flavor. This style lets her cover A LOT of ground: drugs, sex, family/childhood, her ADHD/autism, and her dog. While the jokes emanate from a wide array of departure points, the humor centers around the awkwardness and absurdity of being alive. Laura's delivery is distinctive as well - people describe her voice as deadpan but she promises she is being very expressive!    Since childhood Merli has been enamored with acting and writing. Although to Merli, improv initially seemed like “paying to embarrass yourself”, she finally followed the lead of some friends and tried classes at ImprovAsylum. She had a great experience and ended up obsessed, but was still wanting the ability to write before stepping onto the stage. Realizing this pointed toward stand-up, Laura got her start at a friend's variety show called “What Else You Gonna Do Wednesday Night” and never looked back!   Merli has taken her art and career in her own hands, refining her material all around NYC, and on the road via The Awkward Route Tour with fellow stand up Freddy G (Sirius XM, NPR). With  comedy well-suited to the TikTok format, Belly Slappin' Fun is eagerly anticipated by her large online following who, along with fans-to-be will get their dose of Belly Slappin' Fun on July 18!    ABOUT LAURA MERLI: Laura Merli is an NYC-based standup, actress, and writer. She amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok, was “passed” at New York Comedy Club, has headlined the “Don't Tell” and “Modelface” comedy shows, and appeared at the New York Comedy festival as well as the Women in Comedy Festival. Every third Thursday, she hosts the Good Girl stand up show at Friends & Lovers, one of the hottest alt-comedy spots in Brooklyn. She has performed at top-tier venues across the city including The Bell House, Littlefield, Caveat, and more.   As someone who didn't start comedy until their late 20s, Laura has held a wide variety of odd jobs including cashier, ebay store photographer, project manager, zombie in an escape room, business analyst, and carnival worker (her grandparents family business). She has since written for and acted on sketch house teams at the PIT and Improv Boston as well as Reductress, The Hard Times, and McSweeney's. Merli has hosted/written/produced videos for the female-focused humor brand Cheezcake.  ABOUT THIS PODCAST!: You can listen to it! We had a great chat! You can have a great listen! And this is only the first HALF of our conversation! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR just head on over here to Patreon!

Comedian Laura Merli Interview | The Brett Allan Show "Belly Slappin' Fun" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8EA-Fe2Alk After cutting her teeth for 8 years in the indie comedy scene, Brooklyn comedy-favorite Laura Merli has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok. Laura specializes in set-up/punch-line jokes and one-liners rather than storytelling, in the vein of her influences Mitch Hedberg and Maria Bamford, although Laura adds her own distinctive and unique flavor. This style lets her cover A LOT of ground: drugs, sex, family/childhood, her ADHD/autism, and her dog. While the jokes emanate from a wide array of departure points, the humor centers around the awkwardness and absurdity of being alive. Laura's delivery is distinctive as well - people describe her voice as deadpan but she promises she is being very expressive!    Since childhood Merli has been enamored with acting and writing. Although to Merli, improv initially seemed like “paying to embarrass yourself”, she finally followed the lead of some friends and tried classes at ImprovAsylum. She had a great experience and ended up obsessed, but was still wanting the ability to write before stepping onto the stage. Realizing this pointed toward stand-up, Laura got her start at a friend's variety show called “What Else You Gonna Do Wednesday Night” and never looked back!   Merli has taken her art and career in her own hands, refining her material all around NYC, and on the road via The Awkward Route Tour with fellow stand up Freddy G (Sirius XM, NPR). With comedy well-suited to the TikTok format, Belly Slappin' Fun is eagerly anticipated by her large online following who, along with fans-to-be will get their dose of Belly Slappin' Fun on July 18!    ABOUT LAURA MERLI: Laura Merli is an NYC-based standup, actress, and writer. She amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok, was “passed” at New York Comedy Club, has headlined the “Don't Tell” and “Modelface” comedy shows, and appeared at the New York Comedy festival as well as the Women in Comedy Festival. Every third Thursday, she hosts the Good Girl stand up show at Friends & Lovers, one of the hottest alt-comedy spots in Brooklyn. She has performed at top-tier venues across the city including The Bell House, Littlefield, Caveat, and more.   As someone who didn't start comedy until their late 20s, Laura has held a wide variety of odd jobs including cashier, ebay store photographer, project manager, zombie in an escape room, business analyst, and carnival worker (her grandparents family business). She has since written for and acted on sketch house teams at the PIT and Improv Boston as well as Reductress, The Hard Times, and McSweeney's. Merli has hosted/written/produced videos for the female-focused humor brand Cheezcake.  Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations! www.brettallanshow.com Have you got some feedback? Let us know! openmicguest@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettAllanShow/videos LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-allan-009458168/ Support the show! VENMO @-Brett-Allan-7 Cash App @brettallanshow74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much of what we experience culturally and what is happening in the larger scope of the world today can feel indigestible. Especially if we seek to handle it mentally. Being able to metabolize the suffering, dysfunction, and pain of the world is better attempted through our whole body and beingness. Today, I'm incredibly excited to host Toni Nagy, a comedian, and dancer who harnesses the playful power of interpretive dance to navigate deep and often heavy topics with both sincerity and humor.  In this fun and casual conversation, Toni Nagy takes us through: - Her innovative artistic expression through the comedy of interpretive dance. - How she discovered the power of movement in a countercultural environment, contrasting with her sports-oriented upbringing. -How starting dance later in life and being “bad” offered its own benefits - How she marries interpretive dance with political and social commentary in her comedy routines to create a unique and engaging form of artistic expression. - How she views the realm of somatics from her unique perspective. - Her “inner masculinity” and how she channels that into her comedy and as a helpful tool in her personal life... -parenting tips, astrology snacks, and so much more! Toni Nagy is a stand-up comedian and content creator most known for her viral videos where she interpretive dances her philosophies while pontificating, gyrating, and questioning culture. She has 600,000 followers across her social media platforms, not that she's counting or anything. Her comedy is quasi–radical, pseudo-philosophical, somewhat existential, and mostly funny. Observing Toni's work is like micro-dosing shrooms, but then an hour later, wondering, "wait... was that actually a macro-dose!?" She's directed and acted in numerous films and written multiple award-winning screenplays, and is the founder of Cavelight Productions. Nagy has performed stand-up at the Comedy Store in LA, Flappers LA, Elysian Theater LA, Greenwich Village Comedy Club NY, the Improv Boston, Laugh Boston, Next Stage Theater Vermont, the Palm Springs Comedy Festival, and the infamous "Sweet" show at the Chelsea Music Hall in NYC. The Broadway Comedy NYC club twice voted her “Best New Comedian.” She is currently on a national tour performing a two-person multi-disciplinary comedy show with her 13-year-old daughter entitled “Go To Your Womb!” It's like a PG-13 acid trip you'll later want to process with your therapist. She is also on tour with her one-person show “Men, Come Inside of Me,” a comedy show during which she embodies all the men that have come inside of her, both metaphorically and literally. Toni relates to the men that have come inside of her and connects to them on a heart, soul, and genital level. Her effort to uncover these men is entwined with her desire to understand them, as well as herself. Social Media https://www.tiktok.com/@toni.nagy https://www.instagram.com/toninagy/ https://www.facebook.com/toninagycomedy Websites https://www.toninagy.com/ https://cavelightproductions.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

A New Improvised Episode! Listen to hear: what the guys way back in 10,000 BCE are up to, a group of lifeguards tries to fight off a horrifying monster that's been eating everyone at the beach, and the story of Pandora's Box.  THE CAST:Bo SegrestRosemary WestDan KarlinDan RamirezHenry Loveland and Rhett Sosebee If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

The Christmas Episode! Listen to hear podcasts of Christmases past, present, and future, or something!  Featuring Bo Segrest, Dan Karlin, Dan Ramirez, Rosemary West, and special guest star Kellie Moon If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

Harvard says its president is staying on the job following congressional testimony, it's curtains for Improv Boston, and Christmas lights can be a career. Five minutes of news to keep you in "The Loop."

The organization announced that it cannot fiscally keep the program running, and that classes will wind down with an ending show. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

My guest today is Will Luera. Will is a comedic actor, presenter, writer, trainer and director, with a varied tool set that adds so many layers to his performances.  He is currently the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, Director of Big Bang Improv and serve as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston.  His professional skills also include corporate training, workplace mediation, IT generalist, personal trainer, and wedding officiant.  Will has also been seen at numerous improv festival across the country and around the world, including the Phoenix Improv Festival, Curious Comedy Theater Lovefest, Twin City Improv Festival, Countdown improv Festival, Miami Improv Festival, and Finland International Improv Festival.  And that's only partial list of the many festivals he's done. I've had quite a few opportunities to meet this guy.  You can tell that he is someone who loves to have fun, and help everybody else have fun too.  He's kind, he's warm-hearted, he's an absolute pleasure to be around.  This was a great opportunity for me to learn more about him, and now you will too! To learn more about Will Luera, visit his website at will-luera.com, and learn all about Florida Studio Theater at their website floridastudiotheatre.org.

An hour without notes and a script. We talked ice cream sandwiches, Death Wish and Red Barn coffee, the pandemic, a life in Improv and teaching, Batman, super heroes, radio and ImprovBoston. If you want to spend an hour listeninhg to a pleasant, no-stress conversation about things that really matter very little, get connected. It's like a version of Jerry Seinfeld without Larry David.

The season finale! In Lakebridge, Massachusetts abductions are at an all-time high, and somehow probings are even higher. And if that's not bad enough, one local boy is going through puberty! With radio clips, after-school specials, and more, this episode has got a lot going on. Featuring an ensemble cast with actors from Improv Asylum in Boston -- it's the Probation Episode.  Written by Bo SegrestStarring (In order of appearance) WILLIAM ............................................... ARI GOLDBERG    GILLIS THE ALIEN .............................. MADISON GILLIS    MOON THE ALIEN ................................... KELLIE MOON  LAURA GUFFMAN .................................. STEPH SIMON  CHLOE SASHA ............................. BIANCA CARRASCO  BILL FRYER ................................................ BILL FRYER  DAD .......................................................... BO SEGREST  WILL ................................................. ROSEMARY WEST  TEACHER ...................................... BIANCA CARRASCO  COACH DUBECK ............................. HENRY LOVELAND   SEX ED NARRATOR ................................ DAN RAMIREZ  LITTLE BOBBY ........................................... DAN KARLIN  PITUITARY GLAND ........................... MADDY LENAHAN   GIRL ......................................................... KELLIE MOON   GRIFF ...................................................... MATT GRIFFIN  LAMONICA .......................................... ERIC LAMONICA  DR. CARVARIAN ............................... MADDY LENAHAN DR. PALMER .............................................. DAN KARLIN  SANDMAN ............................... JONATHAN ANDERSON  OLDER WILL ........................................... DAN RAMIREZ  BABY ALIEN (ZORPY) ............................... BO SEGREST Plugs: The GriffMonica podcast featuring Matt Griffin and Eric Lamonica; the Improv Asylum Mainstage show, IA House Teams, the Tight Five Show at IA, On the Sport at IA, I Don't Care 4 This comedy, the Psyched Out Show, Crews Control Podcast, Late Night Power Hour, Blank Page podcast, late to the party tv on instagram, the indie comedy team Spit Take, and I'm sure more.  Zorpy is a crazy baby.  If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

Will Luera is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Director of Big Bang Improv, and serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. He is the co-creator of Healing Moments for Alzheimer's, a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and ministry for persons with dementia and their caregivers. He is a conflict mediator with a focus on EDIA issues in the workplace. Follow Will and find out more about his work on stage and off: www.facebook.com/will.luera.improv www.instagram.com/wluera www.twitter.com/wluera www.linkedin.com/in/wluera For leadership communication group training events and public speaking coaching, check us out at https://improvteamculture.com/. Stay connected with us and check out our next big event, CAPTIVATE Leadership Communication Summit in downtown Boise Idaho, on November 15th, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/captivate-leadership-communication-summit-tickets-706410752577?aff=ebdssbdestsearch --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meganmccaleb/message

Paul Vato sits down with the incredibly engaging Will Luera for a lively conversation about the unique naming conventions within his family and his journey to living in Florida. Will takes us on a fascinating exploration of the origins of his family name and the Latino tradition of taking the mother's maiden name as a middle name. Learn how the vibrant Cuban culture has evolved over the years and why Sarasota is home to the 'number two beach in America'! From Mexico to Texas and beyond, our family migration stories take center stage as we delve into the rich tapestry of our shared connections, ancestry, and diverse cultures that make up our heritage. In this episode, we explore the exciting world of improv and performance, with Will sharing how his background in physics and experiences in CrossFit and Yoga have influenced his teaching methods. We talk about the art of stand-up comedy and the process of crafting a set, as well as some of our favorite comedians. And if you're curious about the intersection of language learning and improvisation, Will shares his journey of learning Spanish and Portuguese, as well as his insights into the letter systems of Arabic, Russian, and Norwegian. Our laughter, connection, and discovery don't end there! We discuss the idea of a road trip to the cities our families originated from and the possibility of opening up our own improv club. We also consider working in Latin America and the connection between our fathers' experiences as boxers (you know, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc). Plus, we celebrate our podcast's success of breaking the top 10 of independent comedy improv podcasts on GoodPods! Don't miss this incredible episode filled with humor, insight, and camaraderie. Will Luera⁠ is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Artistic Director of Improv Asylum, Director of Big Bang Improv & serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. Will is the co-creator of Healing Moments for Alzheimer's, a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and ministry for persons with dementia and their caregivers. He sits on the board of CreArte Latino, a Latino-centric cultural community center in the Sarasota area. Will tours globally as an improv comedy actor, instructor, director and perform and teaches regularly all across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. ⁠Will-Luera.com⁠ --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:11) - Florida Living and Latino Name: Will and I discussed his family name, Cuban culture in Florida, and his love for Sarasota (0:04:27) - Mexican-American Migration and Heritage: We discuss our family migration, the Bracero program, ancestry, cultures, and the stories behind them. (0:15:22) - Improv and Physics in Performance: Will and I discuss physics, CrossFit, Yoga, his father's career migration, and the Bracero Program and how it applies to teaching improv. (0:23:12) - Comedy, Comedians, Vegas Trip: We discuss crafting stand-up comedy, favorite comedians, evolution, and the romantic side of the cigar business. (0:34:51) - Improvisation, Language Learning, and Personal Connections: Will and I discuss improv, stand-up comedy, South America, language systems, and DuoLingo. (0:44:16) - Improv, DNA, Latin Opportunities: Will and I discuss road trips, improv clubs, Latin America, boxing, Mexico, stand-up comedy, and a Vato Cigars package for famous comedians. (0:50:35) - Top 10 Comedy Podcasts: Will and I celebrate the podcast's success, discuss future projects, and appreciated support. Paul Vato is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. - Buy/rate/review his book, The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at VATO.tv. Thank you! - Win a seat to the WSOP Main Event EVERY DAY IN MAY! bit.ly/ClubGGVato - Monetize your time & knowledge w/Owwll. Enter referral code "VATO" at sign-up to get $10 to use on the app. Apple: apple.co/35HC0hd • Android: bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlayPaulVato.com⁠ to connect with Paul Vato. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paulvato/message

The Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Episode! Listen to hear: a sexy narrator, a Hallmark card for your wife, a guy gives his girlfriend a coupon book, for her pleasure only condoms, another very similar guy gives his girlfriend a headstone with her name on it, wing shack's edible lingerie, and fifteen additional gift ideas! "Hallmark Card" starring Henry Nickerson"Coupon Book" starring Bo Segrest and Rosemary West"Trojan Horse Condoms" starring Molly Rodenbush"Headstone World" starring Bo Segrest, Molly Rodenbush, Henry Nickerson, and Rosemary West"Wing Shack Edible Lingerie" starring Rosemary West"Additional Gift Ideas" starring the Cast of Modern ExhibitsDan Karlin as the Sexy Narrator All episodes written by Bo SegrestTHE CAST: ROSEMARY WESTHENRY NICKERSONMOLLY RODENBUSHDAN KARLINand BO SEGREST If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

A Very Dinky Christmas! Santa takes on far too heavy of a workload and his assistant/top elf Dinky Boisenberry tries to hold Christmas together. Santa feels jealous of the other holiday mascots, like the Easter Bunny and Tom Kippur, the holiday mascot for the Day of Atonement. Meanwhile, the reindeer go on strike and refuse to fly Santa's sleigh for Christmas.  Written by Bo Segrest.Starring Rosemary West as Dinky and Bo Segrest as Santa. Henry Nickerson as the Easter Bunny, Darryl the Mechanic, and the NarratorMolly Rodenbush as Cupid, the Doctor, Meditation App Guru, Old Lady Conigliaro, and RudolphDan Ramirez as Blitzen and Tiny TimDan Karlin as Tom Kippur and Frosty the Snowman If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

The Invention Episode! Listen to hear: the caveman who invented the wheel, the first fireworks, friends discuss how embarrassing middle school is, Gutenberg invents the printing press, the Wright Brothers airline, an apology for actions at an office cocktail party, and Edison's assistant proves that all his inventions make it easier to have sex. "Great Moments in Inventions" narrated by Molly Rodenbush"Pre-Inventing the Wheel" starring Dan Ramirez, Bo Segrest, and Rosemary West"All You Need is Gun" starring Molly Rodenbush, Bo Segrest, and Henry Nickerson"Embarrassing Things From Middle School" starring Dan Ramirez, Bo Segrest, Rosemary West, and special guest star Dan Karlin"The Printing Press is Out of Toner" starring Bo Segrest and Rosemary West"The Wright Stuff" starring Dan Ramirez, Bo Segrest, and Rosemary West"I Hope This Email Finds You Well" starring Rosemary West"Edison's Ass-istant" starring Bo Segrest and Henry Nickerson as Thomas Edison All sketches written by Bo SegrestTHE CAST: ROSEMARY WESTHENRY NICKERSONMOLLY RODENBUSHDANIEL RAMIREZand BO SEGRESTSPECIAL GUEST STAR: DAN KARLIN If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

The Twilight Place Episode. Listen to hear: A distressed man sees a gremlin on the wing of the plane; there's at least one martian in a diner; a commercial for insurance; a little boy learns how the body changes in puberty; only one family in the neighborhood has a bomb shelter -- go figure; an astronaut tells a race of tiny aliens he is God. "Nightmare at 20,001 Feet" starring Dan Ramirez, Molly Rodenbush, and Dan Karlin."Will the Real Martian Please Do Standup?" starring the cast of Modern Exhibits and Dan Karlin."Twilight Zone Insurance" starring Rosemary West, Bo Segrest, and the cast of Modern Exhibits and Dan Karlin."It's a Prettyyyyy Prettyyyy Pretty Good Life" Molly Rodenbush, Dan Karlin, and Dan Ramirez."Shelter Skelter" starring the cast of Modern Exhibits and Dan Karlin."the Littlest People" starring the cast of Modern Exhibits and Dan Karlin. All episodes written by Bo SegrestTHE CAST: ROSEMARY WESTHENRY NICKERSON (not featured in this episode.)MOLLY RODENBUSHDANIEL RAMIREZand BO SEGRESTSpecial Guest Star: DAN KARLIN If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

The Election Episode! Listen to hear: campaign ads and attack ads, the first ever State of the Union address at the inception of civilization way back in 10,000 BCE, a welcome to your new Utopia, and Sam Sloane tries to find a cure for baldness.  "Campaign Ads of the Massachusetts 10th District" starring Dan Ramirez and the featured players of Modern Exhibits"10,000 BCE: First Ever State of the Union" starring Bo Segrest, Henry Nickerson, Sarah Dublin, Dylan Smith, and Rhett Sosebee"Utopia" starring Molly Rodenbush, Henry Nickerson, and Bo Segrest"Sam Sloane in: Uncovering the Mayoral Campaign" starring Bo Segrest and the featured players of Modern Exhibits All episodes written by Bo SegrestTHE CAST: ROSEMARY WESTHENRY NICKERSONMOLLY RODENBUSHDANIEL RAMIREZand BO SEGRESTSpecial Guest Stars: Rhett Sosebee, Sarah Dublin, and Dylan Smith If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

The Season 2 Premier happens to be the Halloween special, and in the show's new format! Listen to hear: a 9-1-1 line on the scariest night of the year; a Dracula costume makes a bad impression; a full moon transformation; everyone's worst nightmare; and a correspondence between Frankenstein's monster and Dr. Frankenstein during the Monster's first semester at college. "9-1-1 Dispatch" starring Rosemary West and the featured players of Modern Exhibits"Costume Party" starring Henry Nickerson, Molly Rodenbush, Rosemary West, and Bo Segrest"Night of the Full Moon" starring Daniel Ramirez, Rosemary West, and Molly Rodenbush"The Horrors of Customer Service" starring Bo Segrest and the featured players of Modern Exhibits"Freshman Frankenstein" (written by Bo Segrest & Dylan Smith) starring Bo Segrest and the featured players of Modern ExhibitsAll episodes written by Bo SegrestTHE CAST: ROSEMARY WESTHENRY NICKERSONMOLLY RODENBUSHDANIEL RAMIREZand BO SEGREST If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

Modern Exhibits celebrates 50 episodes with clips from the show, new sketches, and more!Written by Bo SegrestHosted by Rosemary West The Cast:Henry Nickerson as Reynaldo and Trevor (Sandy's podcast)Anna O'Dea as Wendy OlphschnapftMaggie Angelo as the therapistEmma Skinner as the Bride of FrankensteinMackenzie Turnbull as CatwomanJack Carr as Robin the Boy WonderStevan Marcus as Commissioner Gordon and the woman who loves peanuts The Clips:"Monster Marriage Counseling" can be found on the Modern Exhibits podcast (ep. 1)"Robin Walks in on Batman and Catwoman Having Sex" (ep 38)"Romantic Reminiscing: Peanut Lady" can be found on the Premise Podcast If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcasts   

Deana Creiss, Former Director of ImprovBoston's National Touring Company and currently Sr. Organizational Development Specialist at Perkins School for the Blind, joins the podcast to discuss why learning the improv mechanism of “yes, and” is such a critical skill for problem solvers to learn, and easy ways to incorporate improv into the school day. Learn more about Raising Problem Solvers by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or anywhere you get podcasts.  Have an idea for the show? Visit aops.com/podcast and let us know!

Every once in awhile it's nice to read something that's so bad it truly reminds us why we do what we do. We were joined by Rachel Andelman (of Union Comedy, Improv Boston, 2MB Studios, and Smiling Women Comix) to … Continue reading →

Are You Having Fun Within Your Entertainment Business? If Yes, You Are Doing It Right! Eric Dittelman is a talented mentalist based in the USA; and performs at corporate and collegiate events. Often known by just his surname, Dittelman combines amazing mind reading with stand-up and improv comedy. In 2012, he blew audiences away as the first ever mind reader on NBC's America's Got Talent where he was a season 7 Top Ten finalist and judges' favorite. He has since appeared on Ellen, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. He's also been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, and even The National Enquirer. He has studied improv comedy with The Upright Citizens Brigade, ImprovBoston, and The Second City. In 2018, he made his Broadway debut appearing with The Illusionists. In this episode, Eric joins Aidan and Ashley to share his unfiltered thoughts about his America's Got Talent performance, life as a busy performer, and daily business operations. Topics Discussed Include: [00:45] Who Is Eric Dittelman? [04:00] Eric's Plate Spinning Theory [06:05] How To Prepare For A Television Spot [10:15] Business Shift After Eric's AGT Appearance [13:15] Maximising Your Performance Opportunities [16:00] Well Tested Method To Find Your Niche [19:05] Dittelman's Feedback Mechanism [22:25] Overcoming The Biggest Business Challenges [25:15] Importance Of Building Personal Rapport [27:35] Intricacies Of Life On The Road [35:20] Transition Into Virtual Shows [39:10] What's Coming Next For Dittelman? Find More About Eric Dittelman: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/35sRVDc6VYkC06RsSMQo2J (Mind Over Magic) Website: https://www.ericdittelman.com/ (EricDittelman.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edittelman/ (@edittelman) Bonus Resources: 3 Steps To Earn £2000 Per Month From Magic: https://thesuccessfulmentalist.com/momentum/ (TheSuccessfulMentalist.com/Momentum) Join Our Facebook Group: https://thesuccessfulmentalist.com/group (TheSuccessfulMentalist.com/Group) Did you enjoy this podcast? If so, don't forget to FOLLOW THE SHOW onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-successful-mentalist/id1512659543 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://open.spotify.com/show/41CivTlicy4DWUkDGoQh5n ( Spotify) so you never miss an episode! Also, if you could spend just 13 seconds and leave us a review on your preferred platform, we would really appreciate it. We want to get this information and these episodes into the hands of more magicians and entertainers across the globe so your help and support would mean the world to us. Share and tag us on Social Media (http://facebook.com/thesuccessfulmentalist (@TheSuccessfulMentalist)) or use the hashtag #thesuccessfulmentalist

Jay sits down with comedian Tooky Kavanagh to talk comedy, childhood and butchers her name at least thrice. It's a good listen!  Subscribe to our Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/BigLilKidPod With razor sharp wit and a charm once described as “ineffable,” Tooky (rhymes with cookie) Kavanagh speaks her mind with honesty, charisma, and edge. After just a few years on the scene, Tooky has already performed in New York, Denver, and all over New England. She regularly opens for Myq Kaplan when he visits Boston, performed on a Multiple Sclerosis benefit show with Dr. Jonathan Katz, has opened for Eugene Mirman, and has performed on lineups alongside comedy notables Gary Gulman, Jessica Kirson, and Alingon Mitra, to name a few. In March of 2018 and 2019, she was selected to perform on the Comedy Central UP NEXT audition showcase, and in both April 2018 and February 2019, she was selected to audition for the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs festival. She was selected to be a featured comedian in the 2020 Boston Calling festival… but we'll just see what happens in 2021 instead. Additional standup credits include: The 2020 Rogue Island Comedy Festival; December 2018 Comic-In-Residence at The Comedy Studio; The 2017 Women In Comedy Festival; Thunderfest 2017; The 2017 Boston Comedy Festival; Boston Comedy Chicks; The 2017 Boston Comedy Arts Festival; headlining Laughing Liberally Boston; headlining It Ain't Over ‘Til It's Dover; headlining Stand-Up Thursdays at John Harvard's; co-producing Token: Rethink What Comedy Can Be at ImprovBoston; featuring at The Producer's Club in Manhattan, NY; and Comic Sit-In at The Riot Theater.  She cohosts the Loud Women podcast with friend and producer Marissa Emmanuele, hosts The Rehash on 2MBstudios, and cohosts NORM!: The Cheers Podcast on Facebook Live. As an actor, she is a founding cast member of Suzzy, was a regular cast member of the “Redo Crew” for Starstruck: Close Encounters of the Awkward Kind, starred as The Humbled Hobo in a 48 Hour Film Project film, is a featured character in the short film Woman Unknown, and was a recurring character in the web series, Paid For By.   She can be seen regularly at Boston-based institutions such as The Comedy Studio, ImprovBoston, and Laugh Boston. Also, she's the one who described her own charm as “ineffable,” but it's still true!

Alyssa first trained at UCB, and continues to do stand up all over the country. She has performed her solo show “No Bad Days”, in which she uses stand-up, sketches and even Zumba to look back on losing her father to brain cancer, at multiple festivals including Providence Fringe, Cinderblock and Improv Boston. She continues to host a podcast with May Wilkerson called “Crazy; in Bed”, where the two best friends join each week to discuss mental health, pop culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Kaye is a rising comic in the Boston comedy scene. He was recently a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and performs regularly at clubs/theaters all around New England including the Comedy Studio and ImprovBoston. Tune in and hang out!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laughituppodcast/support

Now entering Greener Pastures! Greener Pastures is a comedy and satire site run by a bunch of writers obsessed with out-writing, out-joking and out-funnying each other! And because we love to writing satire, talking about it, and the people who do it, we've expanded into podcasting! Today, we interview Justin Avery Smith! Justin is a humor writer from central MA and a proud graduate of ImprovBoston's comedy school where he also interned and worked. He's also studied various forms of writing with the Second City through online classes, including sketch, late-night television, and internet satire among others. He likes to remind himself everyday, “You're never fully dressed without a pair of combat boots." Find Justin online: Twitter Next Monday we have another interview, so stay tuned! Follow us on Twitter at @greenerpastsat and on Medium at Greener Pastures Magazine.

Today's guest is Elisabeth Swan. Elisabeth is a co-founder of the Just-in-Time Cafe, with a mission to cultivate a hub where problem solvers connect, share, and grow. She's the co-author of The Problem-Solver's Toolkit: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Your Lean Six Sigma Journey and Co-host of the Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast. She's a 30+-year veteran of the Continuous Improvement world who performed for ImprovBoston back in the day. As a Lean Six Sigma consultant, she uses improv every day.   Links: Connect with Elisabeth on Twitter Connect with Elisabeth on LinkedIn E-Mail Elisabeth   Elisabeth's Website Karen Martin Clarity First The Problem Solver's Toolkit by Elisabeth Swan & Tracy O'Rourke Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn by Katie Anderson Improv Workshop

Hosted by Kevin Scott Will Luera has built communities at theaters in Boston with Improv Boston and in Sarasota Florida as the Director of Improvisation at the Florida Studio Theater. He's Artistic Director of Improv Asylum, Director of Big Bang Improv and serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott2/support

Episode 204: Big rooms, small crowds! In this episode Dan talks to Kristin Carnes (Laughfest, North Carolina Comedy Festival) from West Lafayette, IN. Kristin talked about comedy in Boston and moving around. She shared a bombing story from a show that was in a big room, with a small, spaced out crowd. They talked about feedback mics, unconstructive criticism, and comedy venues closing. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe!Kristin CarnesAlways a late bloomer, Kristin Carnes didn’t start comedy until her 40’s but steadily gained momentum in the Boston area. In 2017-18, she appeared regularly at The Comedy Studio, ImprovBoston and other venues throughout New England, performed at Laughfest in Michigan and the North Carolina Comedy Festival, auditioned for the Kevin Hart show, Hart of the City II and she also co-produced a monthly showcase, Laughter on Tap, in Cambridge which always featured a diverse cast of comedians. Having moved home to the Midwest, she has performed at Wiley's in Dayton, The Drop in South Bend, and The Plus in Eau Claire, WI and has begun her own mini comedy festival, the Waukegan Comedy Jam, in her hometown in Illinois.Website: Kristin Carnes Twitter: @kristincarnes2Instagram: NAArt of Bombing:Dead & Mellow: https://deadandmellow.com/ "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John HultBumpers provided by Joe Nicola MusicWebsite: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/  Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/blitzed-entertainmentBuy me a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dbubcomedyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/artofbombingpodFB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/Twitter: @artofbombingpodInstagram: @artofbombingpodYouTube: Art of Bombing PodcastDan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

(Originally aired January 21, 2021) We're joined by Zoe Bradford of The Company Theatre in Norwell and Josh Garneau of ImprovBoston to learn how they've been managing in the age of COVID, and hear their hopes for the future of the performing arts. Donate to The Company Theatre Donate to ImprovBoston

Linda Holmes (Pop Culture Happy Hour, Evvie Drake Starts Over) competes to cheer Josh up. Linda lists things that are likely to make someone happy during a game of Glad to the Bone. Her grand prize donation goes to ImprovBoston, a nonprofit theater that lost its physical space during the pandemic. Plus, pep talks for new year's resolutions and for people who live alone and love holidays. Follow Linda on social media: https://twitter.com/lindaholmes https://www.instagram.com/lindaholmes97/?hl=en Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510282/pop-culture-happy-hour Buy Evvie Drake Starts Over:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/573986/evvie-drake-starts-over-by-linda-holmes/ Donate to ImprovBoston: https://improvboston.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stages around the state have been dark since March and that includes those frequented by comedians. In a perfect world, comedians feed off the energy of live audiences to perform and in turn, make those audiences laugh. But in a time where live shows just aren't possible right now, comedians are having to adapt their comedy to virtual audiences. We hear from Dorchester comedian Lamont Price about how he's managing in this new world. Then, comedy mainstay Improv Boston announced this week it's closing it's Cambridge theater after nearly 2-decades operating shows and classes from it. We learn what's next for the company from Managing Director Josh Garneau.

Stages around the state have been dark since March and that includes those frequented by comedians. In a perfect world, comedians feed off the energy of live audiences to perform and in turn, make those audiences laugh. But in a time where live shows just aren't possible right now, comedians are having to adapt their comedy to virtual audiences. We hear from Dorchester comedian Lamont Price about how he's managing in this new world. Then, comedy mainstay Improv Boston announced this week it's closing it's Cambridge theater after nearly 2-decades operating shows and classes from it. We learn what's next for the company from Managing Director Josh Garneau.

BIG NEWS: Mat's Vegas show is coming back!  Plus, Erie PA, ImprovBoston, Animal Talk, Magic as an Art, and Randy Feltface Writes a Novel Have a topic you want us to discuss or riddles/trivia to submit?Email Us: MindOverMagicPodcast@gmail.comFacebook: /MindMagicPodTwitter: @MindMagicPodInstagram: @MindMagicPod

In this Episode Shiv sits down with a great friend from college and fellow Stand Up Comedian Jeremiah Broderick to talk about Nostalgia Anxiety. Jeremiah won the BU's Funniest Competition in 2019 (joining the likes of Myq Kaplan who won the competition during his time at BU), hosted the Clean Comedy Showcase Saturday nights at ImprovBoston, has opened for Jaboukie Young-White, and is one of the hardest working comedians I've ever known. We reminisce about our times doing comedy most nights in Boston at random places including a fellow comedian's basement and Jeremiah opens up about a Filthy Friday night show he performed at and was performed on. To hear about these experiences and many more shenanigans, check out this episode! As always, thanks for listening and please rate, share, and subscribe to the pod to keep it growing.

In this episode, I chat with stand-up comedian Dawn Hartill. Dawn is from Lewiston, Maine and is a mom to three boys. When she isn’t shopping at Shaw’s, she delights audiences of all ages by sharing her observations on life, marriage, and the experiences of trying to excel at motherhood...or at least trying to keep her children from needing extensive therapy. She is the 2016 Winner of The Strand Cup Comedy Competition and regularly performs throughout New England.  She has appeared at Improv Boston, Comix at Mohegan Sun and The Ithaca Comedy Festival.Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.Note about Namely Questions in this episode: Yes, we know Paris isn't a country -- it was my mistake, as I meant to say cities or countries, not just countries.For more information about Dawn Hartill:- Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/dawncoub72- Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/the_real_dawn_hartill- Twitter -- https://twitter.com/dawnhartillOther things mentioned during this episode (none are sponsors!) :- Ultra Quiz Plus podcast -- http://ultraquizplus.com- You Should Smile More -- https://www.facebook.com/smilemoreimprov- The Early Evening Show -- https://www.facebook.com/theearlyeveningshow- The Footlights in Falmouth -- https://www.thefootlightstheatre.com/footlights-theatre.html- Balderdash Academy -- https://www.balderdashacademy.com- Sleuths Mystery Entertainment -- https://www.sleuthsmystery.com- The Early Evening Show -- https://www.facebook.com/theearlyeveningshowWe All Have a Story- Facebook: www.facebook.com/WAHASpodcast- Twitter: @WAHASpodcast - twitter.com/WAHASpodcast- Instagram: @WAHASpodcast - www.instagram.com/WAHASpodcast- Email: WAHASpodcast@gmail.com

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Mr. Castano and Justin are back with their ninth official episode. Today on the pod, we sit down with Isabella Varney from Seasons 9 and 10! Isabella talks to us about first seeing improv on a groundbreaking episode of "Victorious," giving the first ever monologue for the infamous Milkmen Cow Picture, ending her Milkmen career in the best possible way by filming the Milkmen Documentary, and fearing she had to sing "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" when she returned to co-host the first ever National Improv Day! Isabella has gone on to do so much with comedy including interning at Improv Boston and attending Emerson College to study the Comedic Arts! This episode is so action-packed, we even have a surprise run-in! So, pour a glass of your favorite milk, and get a side of chicken nuggets with Cajun seasoning, and enjoy, because here we go yo...it's time for The Podcast that Delivers! *** Follow Isabella on Instagram @isabella.zv Also, check out her new music video, "wonder drug" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UflVpbxQzjs

Will Luera is a renowned improviser, actor, director and instructor who performs and teaches all over the world. He has served as the artistic director at Improv Boston and the director of improv at Florida Studio Theater, and was recently named artistic director of Improv Asylum in Boston and New York. In this episode, Will shares with us how he helps improvisers find their voice, what he learned from Amy Poehler, and what preparation he's taking at his theater in Florida during Covid-19 as they plan to reopen to live audiences in three weeks.

Just in time to closeout the weekend, we have the commercials you totally didn't ask for! Next week we'll return to our usual one episode per week schedule, but not this week! This week it's another special usually-just-for-paid-subsribers-but-actually-free-for-everyone-because-of-quarantine episode! Joe Szaf of Golden Age Radio and Improv Boston's The Family Show is BACK to talk about commercials and other things related to Drop Dead Fred!We take a little stroll through the fan fiction of Drop Dead Fred, and then watch some amazing 80s car commercials (since Charles worked at a Jaguar dealer)We think this may be the most rewarding commercial video we've watched. Pretty solid all the way through. And finally, we take a deep dive into the weeeeird world of Federated commercials!Who is scarier? Fred or Frieda? Who IS Frieda? Did she do anything else? Enquiring minds want to know!If you're having fun listening to us, please tell your friends about us! Subscribe to our newsletter at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com for free, or pay $5/month to get access to two bonus paid episodes each month! We're also on Patreon if that's your jam! Rate and review us! follow us on Twitter where we're @thisiswhy_pod! And, of course, you can always drop us a note at at thisiswhywerelikethis@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com/subscribe

Just in time to closeout the weekend, we have the commercials you totally didn’t ask for! Next week we’ll return to our usual one episode per week schedule, but not this week! This week it’s another special usually-just-for-paid-subsribers-but-actually-free-for-everyone-because-of-quarantine episode! Joe Szaf of Golden Age Radio and Improv Boston’s The Family Show is BACK to talk about commercials and other things related to Drop Dead Fred!We take a little stroll through the fan fiction of Drop Dead Fred, and then watch some amazing 80s car commercials (since Charles worked at a Jaguar dealer)We think this may be the most rewarding commercial video we’ve watched. Pretty solid all the way through. And finally, we take a deep dive into the weeeeird world of Federated commercials!Who is scarier? Fred or Frieda? Who IS Frieda? Did she do anything else? Enquiring minds want to know!If you’re having fun listening to us, please tell your friends about us! Subscribe to our newsletter at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com for free, or pay $5/month to get access to two bonus paid episodes each month! We’re also on Patreon if that’s your jam! Rate and review us! follow us on Twitter where we’re @thisiswhy_pod! And, of course, you can always drop us a note at at thisiswhywerelikethis@gmail.com. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, friends! This week is a special week. Under normal circumstances this would be our paid subscribers only week, but since we are all in quarantine right now, we figured it would be nice to share this as widely as possible in case anyone stuck at home or commuting to an essential job (for which we thank you!) wants a little disturbing childhood trauma to comfort them! We are joined by Joe Szaf of Golden Age Radio and Improv Boston’s The Family Show to discuss a movie he fondly remembers watching with his mom: Drop Dead Fred!Image Description: Phoebe Cates as Elizabeth and Rik Mayall as Drop Dead Fred all dressed up for the wine gala in a purple dress and a green suit. This one was a lot. Like Troll 2, the text was a rich source, and led to a a lot of discussion, but it was also traumatic to watch. We did learn that Joe would love to eat mud, though. So there’s that. Listen to find out what the strongest kind of tape is (not duct tape, it turns out!), which technical fastener brand was thanked in the credits, and what show one of the actors was in that Geoffrey was delighted to learn about! All this AND MORE!!!And look out for our next episode, the After These Messages with Joe, which will also be free for everyone instead of locked behind a paywall, because we’re locked behind too many walls already! Take care of yourselves, and stay home if you can!If you’re having fun listening to us, please tell your friends about us! Subscribe to our newsletter at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com for free, or pay $5/month to get access to two bonus paid episodes each month! We’re also on Patreon if that’s your jam! Rate and review us! follow us on Twitter where we’re @thisiswhy_pod! And, of course, you can always drop us a note at at thisiswhywerelikethis@gmail.com. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com/subscribe

It's Tuesday and ... Rick Andrews is our guest! Find us on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google To learn more visit www.laurenhasthree.com or www.adlibcomedy.com  Rick Andrews is a teacher and performer at The Magnet Theater and has been studying, performing, and teaching improvisation since 1999. He began improvising with Improv Boston and continued with a stint in Saint Louis, MO. He has been fortunate to learn from many improv greats, including Armando Diaz, Ed Herbstman, Joe Bill, Mark Sutton, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Will Luera, Jill Bernard, and more. Rick has taught workshops at improv festivals across the country, including the Boston Improv Festival, Baltimore Improv Festival, Black Box Atlanta, and many more. He co-produces Duofest, an annual festival of improv duos in Philly, PA. He has taught improvisation to people as old as 75 and as young as 6 and has done workshops for production companies and zoos alike. He enjoys running, putting words on pages, thinking about the brain, and he loves improv more than anything.

The Women In Comedy Festival is one of my favorite annual events in Boston, and has been since its more humble beginning in 2009, when most of the shows were held in one venue, ImprovBoston. It has expanded in some way every year, and this year, they brought in some scouts all over the industry to see some of the amazing talent – 115 acts in all. I bounced around to different shows all five days of the festival, and tried to catch people at after parties or between venues. I got four on site, which make up this episode, and one other by phone, with headliner Emma Willmann, which will be next week's episode. I interviewed three stand-up comedians and one filmmaker for this week's episode – Nina Daniels, Will Martin, Tina Friml, and Dawn Smith. I'll give them each their own introductions as they come up. Daniels calls herself a triple minority in comedy – a black woman who plays the cello. You can find out more about her and her web series, The Model's Diet, on www.ninadaniels.com. Martin had a standout set on one of strangest showcase of the week, “Rated G n. R,” a mix of clean and blue standup backed by a Guns n' Roses cover band, Cocaine Tongue. He's on Twitter at @MrWillMartin. Friml killed on the NBC Comedy Spotlight show, and she's been doing comedy less than two years. Dawn Smith used to work on political ad campaigns. Now she makes fun of them on Paid For By, the web series she created, wrote, directed, and co-produced. Smith has two episodes done and is looking for funding to finish up the series, so if you hear this and you're inclined to help, you can find out how at paidforby.com. This week's featured track comes to us from wife and husband team The Smoking Flowers. It's called “Young & Brave,” and it's the first single from their upcoming album, Let's Die Together, out June 8. If you come to the Department of Tangents site on Monday morning, you'll get to see the video in which they play some of their favorite musicians, from Johnny and June to John and Yoko to all four Ramones. You'll get to see the video and read a short e-mail interview with the band.

It's Tuesday and... Laura Manasewich is our guest! Laura hails from East Hartford, CT. She holds a BA in Communication from Western New England College, which is now a University! She has studied improv in CT with Hartford Stage, and Claire Zick, and in NYC at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, where she is a student in their Advanced Study program. She has studied stand-up comedy with Improv Boston, and comedic writing with Gotham Writers' Workshop and Second City. She has performed throughout the Northeast and has been a participant at comedy festivals in NYC, Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC and Cleveland. She is also a co-founder of the Hartford Improv Festival. Laura loves improv! Teaching, performing, watching, talking, the whole enchilada. Laura loves her family, her friends, her dog Mr. Beans, Hartford, dancing, dinner, planning trips and following her well coordinated Google calendar. She's pretty nice to talk to, if you ever wanted to do that sort of thing.

Matt Kona hosts another Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Podcast while Andy Ofiesh hosts the standup show on ImprovBoston's main stage. This week's interview guests include Jamie Roux, Dan Martin, Vally D and Devon Guinn. Also featuring John Baglio podcasting alone while the other guests had to leave and Matt had to go and perform. In addition we get to hear from a few different audience members who shed their clothes and told jokes that night. Nick David produced this episode and offers up his insights throughout. Please leave a positive rating/ review and tell a friend!

Matt Kona hosts another Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Podcast while Andy Ofiesh hosts the standup show on ImprovBoston's main stage. This week's interview guests include Michael Fournier, Sam Monk, Dame Dash, Brett Johnson, Austin McCloud, Vally D, Dean Abbott, Steve Brykman and Matthew Helman. Nick David produced this episode and offers up his insights throughout. Please leave a positive rating/ review and tell a friend.

Backstage at The Naked Comedy Showcase Episode 3: Matt Kona is back in the hosting seat where he speaks with a freshly moved back from NYC John Baglio, a local Alan (Richardson) about his time in bands and his debut comedy cd. Guest producer Elisha Siegal tells the story of his first time attending the show and his various journalistic endeavors. A couple of first timers from Maine, Ali Simpson and Sam Pelletier talk about the trip down and the process behind their sets on the way down. Pete Andrews comes out from behind the rails of his monthly show in Newton to chat and Dan Martin talks about his journey from closing the show to performing in plays and landing a role in his first film 'Long Night in a Dead City' premiering June 25th before Andy and his lady drop by bearing gifts from Hubba Hubba. Thanks for listening and please leave an iTunes review, tell a friend about it, follow our social media sites @BackstageNaked and come to The Naked Comedy Showcase every first Thursday in the main theatre of Improv Boston at 9:30pm. Produced by Nick David.

It's Tuesday and... Will Luera is our guest! Will is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Director of Big Bang Improv and serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston, Artistic Director of the Pilsen Improv Festival, Artistic Associate of the Chicago Improv Festival, Artistic Advisor to the Women in Comedy Festival and Part-time Faculty at Boston College. He has appeared in numerous improv festivals around the world and have studied improvisation with ImprovOlympic, The Second City, The Annoyance Theater, The Upright Citizens Brigade, and Keith Johnstone. He has been working with Florida Studio Theatre since 2014. Before that he was with ImprovBoston where he had worked since 1997 directing the Mainstage cast and developing the nationally renowned productions of Sitcom, Secret Society, Blue Screen, Playbook and Quest. In 2004, Will was the Boston and national winner of PAX-TVs World Cup Comedy. I am also a producer and actor in Strange Faculty, which was accepted to the 2007 New York Television Festival, the 2008 Los Angeles Independent Television Festival and was a winner of the 2008 NBC Comedy Short Cuts competition. He tours globally as improv and theater actor, director and instructor that performs and teaches regularly all across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Will is the lucky husband of a beautiful woman and proud father of two. You can reach him at me@will-luera.com.