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In this unforgettable episode of Improv and Magic, I welcome the multi-talented Liz Marcucci.Liz is a seasoned comedian, improviser, and real estate agent based in St. Petersburg, Florida. With a rich background in improv, Liz has trained at prestigious institutions like Second City Conservatory, iO Chicago and The Annoyance Theater. She is the founder of the St. Pete Improv Network, and creator of "Who Dis?" show and podcast, which highlights voices from the disability, chronic illness, and mental health communities.In today's episode, Liz Marcucci shares her journey and how she uses her unique experience to connect with audiences and create meaningful art. This episode is sure to leave you inspired.To learn more about Liz Marcucci, visit her website at lizmarcucci.com.And don't forget to rate and review the podcast, and feel free to leave a comment!

Horror Actor Bill D. Russell stopped by choppin' it up with yours truly! With over 40 years' experience as a Chicago improv and sketch comedy actor (Second City, iO Chicago, The Comedy Shrine) as well as an on-camera actor in TV commercials, TV shows and films. Known as the Dad in the iconic “The Perfect Store” TV spot for Blockbuster Video, featured in “The Last Blockbuster” documentary. A two-time winner on “America's Funniest People” on ABC-TV and the commercial for Alaska Airlines was featured on “World's Funniest Commercials.” Bill's more recent films include Vic Effects, Field of Screams, Evil Lurks, Unseen, Black Ice: The Rhythm, You're Out! and They Came Back From Somewhere. His special appearances as both Maximillian Cuda AND as a transmogrified “semi-human” Doktor Death. You can follow Bill D. Russell on Instagram Thank you for listening

Today's guest is Jay Sukow. Jay Sukow has been performing with and without a script for over 27 years. He has trained with some of the greatest in improv, including David Razowsky, Stephen Colbert, Mick Napier, and the legendary Del Close. He was the Artistic Director/Head of Training at the Improv Comedy Copenhagen Theatre, and previously taught for Second City, ComedySportz, and iO Chicago (where he was also head of the artistic committee).  Jay has taught at improv festivals all over the world, and he also won The Golden Pineapple award for best visiting teacher at Improv Comedy Copenhagen.  Jay's directing credits include the feature film “Trubadeaux: A Restaurant Movie”, "Guilty: The Web Series", and commercials for Allstate.  He has extensive teambuilding experience, and has thrived in the corporate arena, designing interactive learning sessions for companies like McDonald's, PepsiCo, Netflix, Eli Lilly, Yahoo!, and Allstate Financial Services. In addition to all of that, Jay approaches everything he does with a big sense of excitement, which definitely comes through in this interview. Learn more about Jay Sukow by visiting his website, jaysukow.com. Help out the podcast by giving a rating and a review, and feel free to leave a comment!

WGN Radio's Dave Plier catches up with actor and comedian Matt Walsh on the relevance of HBO's ‘Veep' today, his latest role on ‘Manhunt' about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and his improv journey with Players Workshop, Upright Citizens Brigade and IO Chicago and their IOFest all weekend long. For tickets and more, visit […]

In today's podcast Sam has actor, creator and designated linklater voice teacher, Hayley Jannielli on for a juicy conversation on freeing the voice and how to reclaim your power through body and breath.    Topics Include: Journey to Finding the Voice The diaphragm and the Power Center How to voice is a vehicle for Self Expression  Unbecoming to become and Uncovering our true voice  The Habit of Playing Small  Sighing and Yawning as an energetic release  Primal Screaming Embracing the Range of Expressions   Join our 2024 Temecula Retreat July 18-21! See more info HERE or DM Sam on Instagram.   Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast   Grab Sam's free POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level.   Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT. Your membership includes:

Chris Redd takes a break from his tour to join the table. We discuss losing weight vs tightening up, gym habits, “working on my hour.” Then, Chris delves into his peeves traveling for work, including leaving the window open on flights. Chris shines light on his attack outside the Comedy Cellar. He discusses his family reunion of 1000+ people. And lastly gets into his experience on SNL and funny rap songs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Chris: Chris Redd's first one-hour comedy special “Why Am I Like This?” premiered in November of last year and is currently streaming on MAX. He co-created and is set to voice a lead role in a yet-to-be titled project from Broadway Video and Audible, and stars opposite Eddie Murphy in the upcoming feature CANDY CANE LANE. Redd is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock's scripted comedy series, “Bust Down”. He was a repertory player on NBC's “Saturday Night Live” for 5 seasons. In addition to acting and writing, Redd is a rapper and stand-up comedian who performs across the country and has toured the United States and Europe with The Second City Touring Company. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the “SNL” song “Come Back, Barack.” In 2019 Redd released his debut stand-up album, “But Here We Are.” Redd starred in the independent horror film “Scare Me” and can be seen in the comedy films “Vampires vs. the Bronx”, “Deep Murder,” “The House” and “A Futile and Stupid Gestures.” He appeared in the 2016 film “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” and opposite Kathy Bates in the Netflix original comedy series “Disjointed” and was featured in the series “Wet Hot American Summer,” NBC's “Will & Grace,” Netflix's “Love,” TV' Land's “Teachers,” ”Comedy Central's “Detroiters” and “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents.” He portrayed the character of ‘Gary Williams' on the NBC comedy “Kenan” for two seasons. Redd has also loaned his voice to many projects including Netflix's “Big Mouth,” Audible's “64th Man” and Disney's “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.” Additionally, he was featured as a 2016 Standup New Face at Just for Laughs in Montreal. Redd was previously a performer at Chicago's Second City and iO Chicago. About Tom: Tom Papa, a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry, has made significant strides in film, television, radio, podcasts, and live performances. Notably, he's a regular on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and various late-night TV shows. Papa's literary skills are evident in his books “We're All In This Together” and "You're Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive," a collection of essays, and "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas," a comedic look at family life. His latest stand-up specials are “Tom Papa: What A Day!” and "Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!" on Netflix. Beyond comedy, Papa's engagements extend to hosting "What A Joke With Papa And Fortune" on SiriusXM and appearing on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." His love for baking led to hosting the Food Network series "Baked." As an actor, he's worked with notable figures like Rob Zombie and Steven Soderbergh and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including the HBO film "Behind the Candelabra." Additionally, Papa has contributed as a writer to projects like "Bee Movie" and various TV series. Residing in Los Angeles with his family, Papa continues to balance his professional life with personal interests like baking. Get in touch with or go see Tom live on stage! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa #TomPapa #breakingbreadwithTomPapa

This episode features a conversation between host Carrie Rollwagen and Michael Greene, co-owner of Faraway Theater. They discuss the origins of Faraway Theater and improv group Gladys, Michael's journey through the improv world, the group's approach to teaching improv and fostering a community, the business aspect of running the theater and the different courses and benefits it offers. Michael delves into how improv skills are beneficial in all walks of life. They stress the importance of keeping an audience engaged during performances and share information on how to attend shows or enroll in improv classes. For more details on classes, performances, or corporate retreats, Michael directs listeners to visit farawaybham.com or follow their social media handles.   Website and Socials Faraway Website: https://farawaybham.com/ Faraway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farawaybham/ Gladys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladysimprov/?hl=en   Mentioned in this episode: Who's Line Is It Anyway: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKg_ZFByYTINckLG76cjUEg Wess Gregg of Sanctum Tattoos & Comics on Localist: https://carrierollwagen.com/podcast-episodes/making-a-career-from-what-you-love-with-wess-gregg-of-sanctum-tattoos-comics/ Vacant Manifesto: https://www.youtube.com/c/VacantManifesto derrick comedy: https://www.youtube.com/derrickcomedy Upright Citizens Brigade: https://ucbcomedy.com/ Peoples Improv Theater: https://thepit-nyc.com/ IO Chicago: https://ioimprov.com/ Groundlings: https://groundlings.com/school/online-classes?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2PSvBhDjARIsAKc2cgN_LJPnW4N-A0ekQ79iHRzVePFyS1Hnop9HGBxibuUnfy-1x9acS8IaAisaEALw_wcB Ugly Baby: https://www.instagram.com/uglybabyimprov/ Harold form: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_(improvisation) Faraway Website: https://farawaybham.com/ Faraway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farawaybham/ Gladys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladysimprov/?hl=en Improv for corporations:  info@farawaybham.com

Staci Roberts-Steele serves as the Managing Director and Executive Producer at Yellow Dot Studios, Adam McKay's non-profit climate media company. Before that Roberts-Steele was a production executive at Hyperobject Studios with McKay and co-produced Don't Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep. Roberts-Steele also produced the Webby and Ambie nominated podcast Last Movie Ever Made about the making of Don't Look Up. She's also appeared in several film/television shows, including Parks and Recreation, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, 90210 and in McKay's Vice and Don't Look Up. Roberts-Steele is an alumni of Vassar College as well as Second City and IO Chicago.

Let's delve into the economic impact of laughter. A new research report from Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience titled "The Happiness Report" reveals that while people want brands to make them smile and laugh, business leaders are afraid of using humor in customer interactions. The report includes insights from over 12,000 consumers and business leaders across 14 countries and highlights that people are searching for new experiences that can make them smile and laugh. Brands that embrace humor are rewarded with customer loyalty, advocacy, repeat purchases, while those that don't, lose customers. Other key findings from the report are as follows:   • 88% of people are looking for new experiences to make them smile and laugh • 91% of people prefer brands to be funny and 72% would choose a brand that uses humor over the competition • 95% of business leaders fear using humor in customer interactions   Leanne Linsky, founder, and CEO of Plauzzable is a passionate entrepreneur with a background in comedy. She is on a mission to bring people together with laughter. Leanne earned a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Irvine. She also holds a Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and CoachVille, Center for Coaching Mastery. Additionally, Leanne studied comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The Second City, and IO Chicago. She wrote, performed, and produced her critically acclaimed one-woman show, produced and hosted a comedy open mic, and produced and hosted a weekly stand-up show in New York City and California. In our interview, Leanne shares more about her journey and how she aims to spread joy through comedy.   For more information https://plauzzable.com/

Jorin Garguilo interviewed regarding improv. I asked him about how some teachers/institutions call improv "silly" or light hearted. His thoughts on improv are enthralling. I agree with him. Jorin is an eloquent, brilliant mind.  This whole interview he drops gems that just shatter my worldview of improv.  I hope you enjoy. Jorin was in 5 episodes of Hello from the Magic Tavern and performs with Revolver, Felt and the Scene at iO Chicago. He was also a part of the legendary group Rainbow Deli and teaches at the CIC training center. #Give this a #Listen

In this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, join the laughter-filled conversation with Leanne Linsky, a comedian turned entrepreneur and the founder of the online Comedy Club Plauzzable. Discover why humor is a vital asset in both business and life, as Leanne shares insights on navigating challenges with a smile. From workplace humor dos and don'ts to finding common ground, this episode promises a delightful exploration of the power of laughter.

Leanne Linsky, comedian turned entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of the new online comedy club, Plauzzable. Originally from Waukegan, Illinois, Leanne has a passion for learning. She earned a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Irvine. Leanne also earned her Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and CoachVille, Center for Coaching Mastery. Leanne studied comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The Second City, and IO Chicago. She wrote, performed, and produced her critically acclaimed one-woman show, produced and hosted a comedy open mic, and produced and hosted a weekly stand-up show in New York City and California. Today Leanne's on a mission to bring people together with laughter. When it comes to comedy, Leanne couldn't be more serious.

Welcome to "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life," where we unravel the connections between wellness, personal growth, and extraordinary journeys. Today, we have the pleasure of hosting a remarkable individual, Leanne Linsky, a trailblazer whose laughter-infused passion is reshaping the comedy industry with an entrepreneurial spirit. Leanne Linsky is a visionary, comedian-turned-entrepreneur, serving as the founder and CEO of the groundbreaking online comedy club, Plauzzable. Hailing from Waukegan, Illinois, Leanne is a fervent learner, holding a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Irvine. Her commitment to excellence extended to earning her Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and CoachVille, Center for Coaching Mastery. Leanne's venture into comedy was a passionate pursuit. She honed her craft at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The Second City, and IO Chicago. Her comedic prowess led her to write, perform, and produce a critically acclaimed one-woman show, hosting and producing comedy open mics, and spearheading weekly stand-up shows in New York City and California. Leanne's passion for bringing people together through laughter led her on an entrepreneurial path. Recognizing the need for innovation in the comedy industry, she founded Plauzzable, an online comedy club disrupting the conventional comedy space. With a mission to provide comedians a platform for live performances, real-time audience interaction, and income opportunities, Plauzzable offers a revolutionary approach to comedy. Leanne's journey, from mastering the art of comedy to innovating an industry, is a testament to her unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. Her commitment to bridging the gap between technology and entertainment has birthed a novel experience in the comedy world. Today, Leanne joins us to share insights into her extraordinary journey, the inception of Plauzzable, and the intertwining of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the pursuit of spreading joy through laughter. Welcome, Leanne Linsky, to "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life!”

Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews Leanne Linsky Comedian & Entrepreneur (Founder/CEO of Plauzzable) The Funny Side of Innovation: A Comedian's Tech Success Story Biography Leanne Linsky, comedian turned entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of the new online comedy club, Plauzzable. Originally from Waukegan, Illinois, Leanne has a passion for learning. She earned a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Irvine. Leanne also earned her Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and CoachVille, Center for Coaching Mastery. Leanne studied comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The Second City, and IO Chicago. She wrote, performed, and produced her critically acclaimed one-woman show, produced and hosted a comedy open mic, and produced and hosted a weekly stand-up show in New York City and California. Today Leanne's on a mission to bring people together with laughter. When it comes to comedy, Leanne couldn't be more serious. Link: https://plauzzable.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests:  Podmatch.com https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: Subscribe to our YouTube  https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost PEG uses StreamYard.com for our live podcasts https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6290085463457792 Get $10.00 Credit for using StreamYard.com when you sign up with our link RSS https://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rss --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantom-electric/message

Liz has been coaching, directing and performing improv for the last 25 years. Liz coached the long-running IO (Improv Olympic) house teams Valhalla, Deep Schwa and Mission Improvable (founders of the Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica). Liz was IO's Training Center Director for 3 years, and an ensemble level teacher for 10 years. A founding member of The IO Roadshow, Liz has taught hundreds of workshops at colleges and corporations nationwide. In 1999, 2000 & 2001 Liz won the Del Close Coach of the Year Award at IO, now called the Liz Allen Excellence in Teaching Award. In 2006, with Jimmy Carrane, Liz co-wrote the book Improvising Better (Heinemann) and co-created their popular Individual Assessment Workshop. Liz was honored to coach The Commune, the improv ensemble in Mike Birbiglia's 2016 feature film Don't Think Twice. Liz mentors improv coaches at The Improv Shop in St Louis, and thanks to Skype, coaches faraway improv teams around the globe. In 2017 Liz and her family moved back to Chicago where she continues to write and teach. She is happy to return to her alma mater, The IO Chicago, where she currently teaches Advanced Harold. Liz is a national treasure! Give it a listen.

This week we welcome Dave Thurston. Dave is the founder of The Outliars, a Second City-trained comedian, ASU graduate, and holds an MBA from Keller.He is the Author of, “43 titles including "The Ravish Hotel," "The Bail Bondsman" and "Jaime Bathos." His earlier works include, "AZ Essay Vol. 1-4, a collection of essays" and, "Phoenix Phiction Vol. 1-3 a collection of short stories."Dave annually produces the Arizona Standup Festival, Arizona Improv Festival, and Arizona Sketch Festival. He is a graduate of the Second City Chicago, IO Chicago and The Annoyance.Dave teaches standup, improv and sketch comedy, essay, short story and screenwriting. His favorite things is seeing his students headline the Tempe Improv.Check them out at @dave.thurstonWe now have an INSTAGRAM! Check it out at thecleancomedypodcast on Instagram and add @jdcrevistoncomedy on IG as well!Turn your funny into money! Check out the official website here: http://comedypreneur.comPick up a copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here: https://amzn.to/31H4wxmDo you have a topic that you would like to hear discussed? Are you a clean comedian looking for an awesome podcast to be in? Do you have life-burning questions?Reach out to us at https://www.thecleancomedypodcast.com/contact/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4825680/advertisement

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Neal Dandade! Neal is an actor, improviser and writer based out of Chicago. He has acted on TNT's Sirens, ABC Family's Kevin From Work, and NBC's Shrink. Neal was featured in the 2016 CBS Diversity Showcase. He was also a member of the Second City National Touring Company and a regular writer/performer/improviser at the iO and Annoyance theaters in Chicago. We talked about educating the underserved, Los Angeles vs. Chicago improv aesthetics, and much more. Give it a listen!

Learn more about Plauzzable at:  https://plauzzable.com/Leanne is the Founder and CEO of Plauzzable, a live online entertainment platform for transforming engagement between comedians and their fans. Give and get laughs - LIVE stand up comedy from anywhere!Originally from Waukegan, Illinois, Leanne studied comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The Second City, and IO Chicago. In New York City, she wrote, performed, and produced her critically acclaimed one-woman show, produced and hosted a comedy open mic for over 7 years, and produced and hosted a weekly stand-up show.In 2015 Leanne moved to California where she continued producing shows, opened an online store, and co-hosted a podcast. While it was fun, she missed the opportunities and connections that New York offered her as an aspiring artist. Because everything in California is so spread out, Leanne found herself spending more time on the freeway than on stage.In August 2019 BC (before COVID), she began using existing technologies to host an online open mic. This allowed her to spend more time honing her skills and less time struggling with time and money. After a few months, her regularly participating comedians suggested that she charge them for the service. It was then that she knew she was onto something.Leanne has earned a Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MIE) degree at the University of California, Irvine. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Leanne is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and with CoachVille. 

Improv comedy helped Levin O'Conner find purpose, love, and a career. Now he's shaping the Montana comedy scene. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast. Levin fell backward into improv in winter of 2002. In spite of his shy nature he enrolled and attended an improv class at iO Chicago. One class led to two and a year later he graduated the program a better, happier person convinced that improv can change the world for the better. In 2005 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career and voice over career. He continued to perform, coach and teach improv at iO West, Westside Comedy Theater and American Music and Dance Academy (AMDA). In 2009 Levin & Annie teamed up to create the show NOW? and toured internationally at theaters, festivals, universities and schools and in 2013 NOW Improv opened a studio of its own. NOW Improv thrived during its two years, but due to the demands of their growing family, they decided to shutter NOW and were hired as Co-Directors of Education for Mi's Westside Comedy Theater where they were tasked with writing and designing a unique improv curriculum, training the faculty and helping grow the community. Most recently Annie & Levin have moved again, this time to Bozeman, MT where they have teamed up with local performer and teacher Molly Hannan to create Last Best Comedy. Together they are thrilled and honored to share their improv and comedy experience with this incredible town. The Last Best Comedy Fest is open for submissions for both improv & standup details and info here: https://www.lastbestcomedyfest.com https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/

Leanne Linsky Founder/CEO at Plauzzable, Inc., Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, UCI  Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com  for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms.  Our Sponsor  CavnessHR - CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Leanne's Bio Leanne is the Founder and CEO of Plauzzable, a live online entertainment platform for transforming engagement between comedians and their fans. Give and get laughs - LIVE stand up comedy from anywhere! Plauzzable is an online platform for stand-up comedians and comedy fans. Comedians can schedule and produce their own shows, receive audience feedback, and grow a global fan base. Comedy fans can sort through a talent directory, stream LIVE performances, and enjoy LIVE comedy with friends. Comedians and fans can see and hear each other in real-time without audio delays or cut-outs.  Originally from Waukegan, Illinois, Leanne studied comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The Second City, and IO Chicago. She wrote, performed, and produced her critically acclaimed one-woman show, produced and hosted a comedy open mic for over 7 years, and produced and hosted a weekly stand-up show in New York City. In 2015 Leanne moved to California where she continued producing shows, opened an online store, and co-hosted a podcast. It was fun, but she missed the opportunities and connections that New York offered her as an aspiring artist. Because everything in California is so spread out, Leanne found herself spending more time on the freeway than on stage. So in August 2019 (Before COVID), she decided to take her comedy online – only to discover new challenges with existing technologies. It was then she decided to take matters into her own hands and Plauzzable was born. Leanne has earned a Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MIE) degree at the University of California, Irvine. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Leanne is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and with CoachVille. She has participated in The Wayfinder Incubator, Long Beach Accelerator, and WTIA's Founder Program. We talk about the following among a few other subjects Accelerators/Incubators Pitching  Comedy Plauzzable Leanne's Social Media Leanne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-linsky/ Plauzzable: https://plauzzable.com/landing Plauzzable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plauzzable/ Plauzzable Twitter: https://twitter.com/plauzzable/  Leanne's Advice So advice, I would say keep a good sense of humor, especially in entrepreneurship. Lots of material to be had. I just think keeping a sense of humor. Also my goal is trying to get more steps in my day and not just to the bathroom in the kitchen.

Special Guests Joe Bill and Mark Meer join Jerome at the table to nerd out over acting, improv, and D & D. SHOW NOTES INFORMATION COMMUNITY INFO Send us pics of you rocking D2C Merch and we will publish them on the Community page of our website. Click HERE to check it out! GUEST BIOS Joe Bill is widely regarded as one of the best teachers of  Improvisation in America today. He is one of the founding members of Annoyance Theater Chicago, was the Director of Corporate Training at iO Chicago for 15 years, and a Teacher & Guest Artist in Residence at The Second City Conservatory & Training Center for another 15 years. Joe first practiced improvisation in 1977 and studied and worked with Del Close from 1985 through the mid 90's. Joe has trained corporate clients in more than 80 Fortune 500 companies. Clients include NBC Universal, Disney, PepsiCo, Abbott Labs, Abbvie, GE, Leo Burnett, American Express, the CIA, and the Children's Miracle Network.  He has taught in the Business Schools of the University of Chicago, Harvard, Yale, Northwestern, Duke, and The University of Virginia. Joe has also been touring internationally as an improvisational performer, teacher, and director for more than 20 years.   Mark Meer is known worldwide as the voice of Commander Shepard in Bioware's Mass Effect Trilogy, and also voices several other characters in the series, including Blasto, the entire Vorcha species, and Niftu Cal. He plays multiple roles throughout Bioware's Dragon Age series, and appears dozens of characters in the original Baldur's Gate games, Beamdog's Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, and Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear. Mark stars as pilot William MacKenzie in the post-acopalyptic survival game The Long Dark by Hinterland Studio. Other voice work includes Bioware's Jade Empire, Blue Wizard Digital's Slayaway Camp, rom-com visual novel Arcade Spirits, ChaosForge's Jupiter Hell, and Chapterhouse Studio's Captain Canuck: The Prometheus Protocol. Mark is a co-creator, writer, and star of the award-winning TV series Tiny Plastic Men, available on Amazon Prime in Canada, the U.S.A., and the U.K. Links From our Discussion Joe Bill - https://www.integratedimprovisation.com/  Mark Meer - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1035752/  Dad's Garage Theatre Company (Atlanta) https://www.dadsgarage.com/  Viola Spolin https://www.violaspolin.org/  D&D in a Castle: https://dndinacastle.com/home  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassprov  https://www.freeplay.com/  Black Dice Society: https://dnd.wizards.com/black-dice-society  MUSIC / SOUND EFFECTS LICENSE INFORMATION: Rock Scissor Rock by Louise Goldberg The following music was used for this media project: Music: Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license    Music: Leopard Print Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3974-leopard-print-elevator  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Music: Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Music: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Music: Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today, Yoko's guest of honor is the Head of Greek Art and Mythology at the Met and Professor at Columbia University, Professor Aisha Martinez (Julia Morales @callmejules). In this episode, Yoko and Prof. Martinez dive into the world of myths and events throughout history that may have actually happened, like that time Yoko's Dad said he'd go to Yoko's clarinet recital and went to Buffalo Wild Wings instead. They discuss which Greek deity is the hottest, the possibility of Prof. Martinez becoming his new stepmom, and the most recent wrongdoing Yoko's current evil stepmom Sharon did to him.    ABOUT STEVE HAN:  Steve Han (he/him) is a comedian and actor based out of Los Angeles. He's an alum of the 2022 ViacomCBS Showcase and has appeared on networks such as FX, NBC, FOX, Freeform, Showtime, and Amazon Freevee. He's performed with the Second City, on the Harold team Mothership and Improv All-Stars at iO Chicago, and at the Steppenwolf in Chicago. You can find him and his dog who bullies him at instagram.com/yoko__homo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Yoko interviews the Vice Dean and Former Head of Marine Biology at Stanford University, Professor Alan Grundle (Henrik Blix @henrikontheweb) on a topic he (unsurprisingly to no one) knows a lot about: the Ocean. And more specifically, marine biology in our oceans. They discuss Professor Grundle's lack of friends in the ocean (unlike Yoko, who has many friends across all bodies of water and land), whether or not the Earth has cheeks that can clap, and a new revelation in Yoko's taxing emotional journey of trying to understand the mind of the evil monster that is his stepmom Sharon.    ABOUT STEVE HAN:  Steve Han (he/him) is a comedian and actor based out of Los Angeles. He's an alum of the 2022 ViacomCBS Showcase and has appeared on networks such as FX, NBC, FOX, Freeform, Showtime, and Amazon Freevee. He's performed with the Second City, on the Harold team Mothership and Improv All-Stars at iO Chicago, and at the Steppenwolf in Chicago. You can find him and his dog who bullies him at instagram.com/yoko__homo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After realizing early on in the interview that Yoko's producer found an expert in Astronomy and not Astrology like Yoko specifically asked (his producer is a triple water sign, iykyk), Yoko decides to make the best of this situation and ends up having a great chat with Dr. Spu Newton (Jordan Stafford @dudewiththeabolitionistpart), Head of the Astronomy Club at the local Corcoran Community Center. They discuss black holes, Dr. Newton's love life (or lack thereof…perhaps this episode will change that!), and Yoko's newest developments in his ongoing feud with his evil stepmom, Sharon.    ABOUT STEVE HAN:  Steve Han (he/him) is a comedian and actor based out of Los Angeles. He's an alum of the 2022 ViacomCBS Showcase and has appeared on networks such as FX, NBC, FOX, Freeform, Showtime, and Amazon Freevee. He's performed with the Second City, on the Harold team Mothership and Improv All-Stars at iO Chicago, and at the Steppenwolf in Chicago. You can find him and his dog who bullies him at instagram.com/yoko__homo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yoko Homo's accomplished a lot: he's a 3-time Grammy Awards Party Crasher, runner up on the only season of NBC's America's Biggest Show-Off, and an alum of Pronceton University in Pronceton, Arizona. The one thing he's never been able to achieve? His father's love. But things are starting to look up: the good people at iHeartRadio have given him an opportunity to create an educational podcast. This is his one chance to prove to his Dad that he isn't the idiot unworthy of love his father claims he is. And who knows, maybe he'll learn a thing or two. Welcome to Are You There Dad? It's Me, Yoko Homo.    In this first episode, Yoko interviews the Head of Archeology at Vanderbilt University, Professor Dmitri Wipe (Andrew Knox @softknox). They discuss archeologists' base salaries, humans who predate George Clooney, and Yoko's hardships of living with his evil stepmom Sharon.    ABOUT STEVE HAN:  Steve Han (he/him) is a comedian and actor based out of Los Angeles. He's an alum of the 2022 ViacomCBS Showcase and has appeared on networks such as FX, NBC, FOX, Freeform, Showtime, and Amazon Freevee. He's performed with the Second City, on the Harold team Mothership and Improv All-Stars at iO Chicago, and at the Steppenwolf in Chicago. You can find him and his dog who bullies him at instagram.com/yoko__homo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Your mind sometimes hijacks your emotions to think the worst-case scenario in order to protect yourself. You need to reclaim your mind in order to be in control.” Jay Sukow Jay began teaching for Second City in 2010 and teaches in both the Improv and Conservatory programs. He is also a facilitator with Second City Works, teaching improv to business professionals to drive behavior change. Previously, he was on faculty at The Second City Chicago, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago. He is the co-host of “Improvcast with Jay and Landon” and currently performs around town with the group Zer0 H0ur with Bill Chott and Jay Sukow, as well as the monthly show Improv Famous. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader. As an Improv leader and coach, Jay speaks about the dynamics of living the future and having a standard that we can never live up to instead of living in the moment and the “now.” A difference in how we look at the world shifts our focus from our failures into the zone of learning and growing. We will always have stressors in our lives, and instead of avoiding them, we need to learn how to deal with them because we all have seasons and ups and downs; just because it happens now doesn't mean that it will be the same forever. However, always having a positive mindset in all situations will lead you to a happy and more content life, both personally and professionally.  Listen to this and so much more in the episode; petermargaritis.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A "Jack of All Trades" (and master of some), Jay Sukow has been performing with and without a script for the better part of the past 27 years. He has trained with, among others, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Del Close. He is a graduate of training centers of The Second City, The Second City NW, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago. He is the founder of Today Improv, who teaches improv to actors, businesses and everybody else. He has extensive experience helping businesses drive behavior change through improvisational philosophies and exercises. Jay teaches currently at MI's Westside Comedy Theater, and is a large fan of the Beastie Boys! He wants to share improv--and the Beasties--with people to show how they can benefit from knowing both. Give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-hall7/support

He does exist...They do exist...The FUDGE boys are back together as Damian Anaya joins Tim and Dan for the 2022 Christmas Spooktacular to chat and 'prov about some memorable annual Christmas commercials! Damian performs weekly at the newly re-opened iO Chicago in Your F***ed up Relationships! Get your tickets here!Performers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, and additional premium content. www.patreon.com/improvisdead

This week we lost Noah Gregoropoulos. Noah shaped the modern improv landscape as both a teacher and performer, leaving behind an unparalleed legacy at iO Chicago. He was not only one of the most important figures in improv, he was one of the kindest. Dan and Tim take a few minutes to share some memories about a great teacher and a great friend. Here is a great recap of Noah's career and contributions to improv:Chicago Sun-TimesNoah Gregoropoulos dead: Influential Chicago improv ...Noah Gregoropoulos, an influential actor and teacher who helped build the skills of generations of Chicago improvisers, has died at 63Here are two podcasts where Noah gets to dig into theory and shares some wisdom:Improv Nerd with Noah Gregoropoulos I Love Improv with Noah Gregoropoulos

We apologize for ghosting you over these last few months, but we're back from the dead for an all-new Halloween Spooktacular featuring our two very best friends Damian Anaya and Shadee Vossoughi! We spook'n'prov all about Hocus Pocus, stadium bathrooms, and aging in canceled celebrities. Shadee and Damian are Chicago-based performers who will be performing at the newly re-opened iO Chicago in Your F***ed up Relationships starting Friday, November 4th! https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Your-FkedUpRelationship/513571?afflky=TheiOTheater (Get your tickets here!) Performers: Shadee Vossoughi (https://twitter.com/shadee_v (@shadee_v)) Damian Anaya (https://twitter.com/damiananaya (@DamianAnaya)) Tim Lyons (https://twitter.com/timlyons (@TimLyons)) Dan White (https://twitter.com/atdanwhite (@atdanwhite)) Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, and additional premium content. https://www.patreon.com/improvisdead (www.patreon.com/improvisdead )

Jane tells a story in which her mom says “He got an erection.” Juliet Prather is a comedian and actor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Austin, she has since been trained across the country at UCB-NY and iO Chicago. She co-created Sup Comedy Collective and Industry Night, and her shows and characters have been written up in Huffington Post, TimeOut New York, and The New York Times. **** Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to patrons-only perks at  patreon.com/underthebleacherspod! Find out more at https://under-the-bleachers.pinecast.co

In episode 40 I talk to actor, comedian, director, producer, and writer Matt Besser about one of his mentors, the late great Del Close, an American actor, writer, and teacher who coached many of the best-known comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century. In addition to an acting career in television and film, he was one of the influences on modern improvisational theater. Close is co-founder of the iO, or iO Chicago, (formerly known as "ImprovOlympic").

Rich Sohn is a master teacher and improviser at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles. He's worked at The Annoyance Theater, iO-Chicago and Second City. We talked to him about how he found his voice as a teacher and improviser at The Annoyance, how the Annoyance style brings such freedom on stage, and what he learned from working with Del and Mick in Chicago in the '90s.

Susan Messing, a NJ native and graduate of Northwestern University's Theatre School, has been an improviser and comedian for 35 years. She is an alumna of the iO Theatre, Second City's Mainstage, and a founding member of Chicago's infamous Annoyance Theatre. Susan created and taught her curriculum at iO Chicago, iO West in Hollywood, The Annoyance Theatre, The Second City, and around the world. Susan was an adjunct instructor for DePaul University and taught for The School at Steppenwolf, and currently teaches at the University of Chicago. Her standup act with her puppet, Jolly, was featured at the HBO/US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and NBC's Late Fridays, and her most impressive bit movie role was as a bad stripper in a halo brace in Let's Go to Prison! Since the pandemic began, Susan has shifted to teaching on zoom, and is restarting her drop in class for The Annoyance. Recently, she performed in Chicago's World Comedy Expo and headlined the Baton Rouge Improv Festival with the brilliant John Lehr. Every Friday night you can find her with her friends in ‘High Society' on Twitch. “Improviser of the Year” – Chicago Improv Festival “Best Improviser” – Chicago Reader “Funniest Woman in Chicago” – Chicago Magazine Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/

Dave Gaudet joined the CSz Chicago roster in 1988, served as their Artistic Director from 1989-1992 and 2006-2007, and is currently a co-owner, President, and Chairman of the Board. He initially found his love for improvisation as a member of the Burpee's Seedy Theatrical Company, the nation's oldest collegiate improv troupe, developed by Steve Carell. In addition to ComedySportz, his list of theatrical credits include several performances with the Annoyance Theatre and various teams at iO Chicago. When he grows up, he wants to be just like Dick Chudnow. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not represent the views and opinions of any CSz location or CSz Worldwide. Vocabulary used by the host and guests is not necessarily representative of the CSz brand.

Liz Allen, Improv Coach, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Moonstruck, a 1987 romantic comedy. Liz shares what it's like having a career as an improv coach specializing in ensembles and groupmind, falling in love with improv through her classes at Second City and iO Chicago, and her experience coaching on set and with the cast of Mike Birbiglia's Don't Think Twice. Liz plays our “Cher Pair Cage Match” game. Follow Liz Allen on Instagram @lizallenimprov. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

Host Tara Montgomery overheard a mystery on walkie-talkies while riding a public city bus in Charlottesville, VA involving a possible murder, definitely missing person, and ducks. This episode features Grant Collins former coach of Murder She Joked, writer and performer in Take Me For Granted, creator of Life in mono, and former improvisor at the Second City Chicago and iO Chicago. Cast (in order of appearance:) Cortney Warner, Libby Genz, Dana Daniel, and Grant Collins. Editing and Production by Dana Daniele. Theme Song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Daniele. Sound effects from PacDV, FreeSound.org, Sound Effects Plus, and Free Music Archive. Additional Sound Effects: https://freesound.org/s/70107/

Donate to make Ghost Hotel a reality at https://www.ghosthotel.show (www.ghosthotel.show) Groovebox AKA Dylan Carey - Instagram @_groovebox_ -  is a producer, vocalist and entertainer from Chicago, IL. His live act combines music and comedy in a beatbox-driven, completely improvised experience. Dylan has trained at Chicago's Second City, iO Theater, Annoyance Theater and ComedySportz, and has been performing for over 15 years. He has worked with TruTV, Fox, Zanies Comedy Club, McDonalds, Bud Light, Ben and Jerry's, Chili's, State Farm, and has even performed at Carnegie Hall. Matt Mayerle - Instagram @mattydophotos -  is an LA-based writer, actor, and comedian. He's been performing and writing comedy for over 12 years in cities across the country. Matt has toured and taught comedy at The Second City Chicago, and has been featured in productions and ensembles at iO Chicago, The Playground, The Annoyance, Comedy Sportz, Finest City Improv San Diego, and more. Matt's acting credits include NBC's Chicago Fire, as well as various short films, commercials, voiceovers, and web videos. Matt promises he is not a lobster disguised as a man. Matt & Dylan are developing the comedy series Ghost Hotel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)

Donate to make Ghost Hotel a reality at https://www.ghosthotel.show (www.ghosthotel.show) Groovebox AKA Dylan Carey - Instagram @_groovebox_ -  is a producer, vocalist and entertainer from Chicago, IL. His live act combines music and comedy in a beatbox-driven, completely improvised experience. Dylan has trained at Chicago's Second City, iO Theater, Annoyance Theater and ComedySportz, and has been performing for over 15 years. He has worked with TruTV, Fox, Zanies Comedy Club, McDonalds, Bud Light, Ben and Jerry's, Chili's, State Farm, and has even performed at Carnegie Hall. Matt Mayerle - Instagram @mattydophotos -  is an LA-based writer, actor, and comedian. He's been performing and writing comedy for over 12 years in cities across the country. Matt has toured and taught comedy at The Second City Chicago, and has been featured in productions and ensembles at iO Chicago, The Playground, The Annoyance, Comedy Sportz, Finest City Improv San Diego, and more. Matt's acting credits include NBC's Chicago Fire, as well as various short films, commercials, voiceovers, and web videos. Matt promises he is not a lobster disguised as a man. Matt & Dylan are developing the comedy series Ghost Hotel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)

Never a dull moment in this interview with world-class improviser Kaisa Kokko-Palmer. Kaisa Kokko is an improviser, director, teacher and communication skills instructor from Finland. Kaisa has studied improvisation (iO Chicago, under Keith Johnstone at Loose Moose, Unexpected Productions Seattle), music, special education, communication skills, various forms of dancing and musical instruments and has Masters in Education. Kaisa has taught impro and applied impro to various groups and levels in several countries which include Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Poland, The Netherlands, Ireland, Costa Rica, Peru, Canada, Australia, The United States and even more. Topics covered are Kaisa's start in improvisational theatre in Finland. We discuss her philosophy around teaching was well as her philosophies around impro with themes that include silence, intimacy and failure. She talks about the role of language in her performance and how she's adjusted to performing in her second language.  Finally she discusses the experience touring around the world teaching and performing in a period that spans 8 years. Visit Kaisa on Instagram Learn more about Impro Helsinki

The Cuties talk about how Tony did park yoga for the first time since Covid hit before talking to guest Mike Geraghty (Recovering Bros, iO Chicago) about his drinking days in Reno, what trainers are getting wrong, the best mood to be in for digesting food, teamsters protesting rat poison, and more!

This week on Yes But Why, we had the opportunity to talk to improviser, Jay Sukow. Jay Sukow has been performing with and without a script for almost 30 years now. He is a director, writer, actor, and podcaster as well as an award-winning improv performer and instructor. He is the founder of Today Improv, which teaches improv to actors, businesses and everybody else. Jay also thrives in the corporate arena. He has extensive experience helping businesses enhance their abilities by using improvisational philosophies and exercises. Jay has designed interactive learning sessions for clients such as McDonald's, Netflix, and Allstate Financial Services. Jay trained with, among others, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Del Close. He is a graduate of the training centers of The Second City, The Second City NW, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago. Jay currently teaches improv at Second City Hollywood and Westside Comedy Theater. He has previously worked for the Improv Comedy Copenhagen Theatre, Second City Chicago, iO Chicago and ComedySportz Chicago. Jay has taught at many improv festivals around the world, including the Oslo Impro Festival, Copenhagen International Improv Festival, and Barcelona Improv Festival. In our conversation, Jay talks about falling in love with improv. We chat about the joys of creating as a group.We talk about using the skills of improv to embrace failure and adjust to change. Jay and I talk about being improv teachers and the extraordinary opportunity to explore this artform both as a performer within it and as an instructor guiding the journey. Jay Sukow is a playful and kind gentleman and I was honored to be able to spend time with him. Listen in for great improv theories and many joyful stories. Support Jay Sukow by taking a class with him through Today Improv. Jay hosts an online improv show called “10 Minutes With” and it features Jay playing with improvisers from across the globe. You can watch this video series by subscribing to the Today Improv youtube channel! Jay can also be found doing his own podcast interviews on “Improvcast with Jay and Landon”! Check it out on iTunes! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

This week on Yes But Why, we talk to world renowned performer and improv teacher, Joe Bill. Joe Bill has been a performer and teacher at iO Chicago for more than 30 years; he was one of the co-founders of Annoyance Theater; and, he was an Artistic Associate for The Chicago Improv Festival for the entirety of its existence. He has been an Internationally Touring Teacher, Performer and director for more than 20 years and acts as an Artistic Adviser for a number of Improvisation and Comedy Theaters all over the world. He has taught at pretty much every major improv/impro Festival in the U.S. & Canada in the last 30 years. In our conversation, we talk about where we find inspiration and Joe shares an anecdote from his childhood about his musician cousin, Katherine. He talks about going on tour for a year with Up With People and what an amazing experience that was. We talk about family drama and the need to escape. We talk about the community of misfits in Chicago where Joe finally found his artistic home. We chat about Joe's love of traveling the world to discuss improv. Joe shares sage advice for teachers hoping to tour like he does. We talk about connecting with your students and caring deeply about the service you are providing. Joe's a funny guy and we have quite a few laughs (including a couple dark covid jokes…too soon?) Support Joe Bill by hiring him to teach you! You can also check out his podcast, Not Therapy that he cohosts with YBY past guest, Balasree Viswanathan. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Swing on by PodcastCadet.com to get help for all your podcasting needs! Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

Clair Clairmont & Shane Wilson share a story of a wild night of illness and their discovery of magic screentime. Then Sarah Lowe and Matt Donnelly tell us about their experience with circumcising... or not... Check out Matt's podcast Ice Cream Social at www.heyscoops.com And if you're in Chicago, drop by IO Chicago to see Shane with the cast of Whirled News Tonight https://www.ioimprov.com/shows/whirled-news-tonight/

Adal Rifai (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Hey Riddle Riddle & iO Chicago) is harnessing the power of questions (ninety-nine of them to be precise) for your listening pleasure. Adal and I discuss his influences that lead him to improv comedy, the spectacular way he proposed, the magic of SNL after parties and the true untapped potential of Arbor Day . 99Q Merch 99questionspod@gmail.com 99Q on Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/99questions/support

Jessica Antes is an actor, writer, and teacher. She is a Chicago native with a BA in Film & Video from Columbia College Chicago, as well as a graduate of the Second City Training Center's Conservatory, Comedy Writing Program, Music Conservatory and iO Chicago. She teaches many classes to both children and adults at the Second City Training Center in Chicago, which include: Intro and Advanced improvisation, Comedy Writing, Improv for Anxiety, Improv for Parkinson's, Improv for Seniors, Making the Improvised Musical, and various artist in residencies at schools in the Chicago land area. She has also taught special Improv workshops at The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Act Out Academy in Birmingham, Alabama. Jessica is a co-creator of a comedy training program called S.H.E. Camp (Sisterhood Humor & Empowerment) that focuses on empowerment and encouraging girls and young women to develop their own unique artistic voice. When she's not teaching, Jessica performs with her improv team, Daffodil, at iO Chicago and her sketch groups Just the Tip, The Comic Thread and Half & Half. Lastly, when comedy isn't consuming her life, she likes to hang with her dog, Hobbes, and cook a delicious meal. http://www.jessicaantes.com/about-jessica.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaantes/ 1:48 Jessica's college story & how she got into teaching/improv/comedy 10:21 Why it's important to have a girls' comedy camp 16:46 Jessica's goals 25:12 How Jessica's family reacted to her career path 28:06 Does Jessica's work feel like “work”? 30:40 Can “funny” be taught? 32:34 Who is Jessica's target clientele/audience 44:35 Comedians pushing boundaries of being politically correct 49:44 Advice for aspiring comedians 52:21 What to expect from Jessica in the future

In the pilot episode of the pilot show, listen to Justin and his friend, of "Talking Shop" fame, James Dugan cause craziness in their place of work, iO Chicago, and rank all the Harold Improv Teams made up at iO. Want to make your podcast happen? Stir up drama with everyone you know in your place of work.Intro and Outro song by Austin KoenigsteinSpecial guest, James Dugan, can be found on Instagram @duganitright and his podcast, Talking Shop, anywhere you stream podcasts.Subscribe and Review and follow us on Instagram @tigwpod and follow the host @justinborak for more updates.This is a podcast with the iO Podcast network...we hope.

Shelby Plummer first heard of Slaughterhouse-Five from an internet boyfriend. After being grounded for having an internet boyfriend, she got to actually read the book as an AP English assignment and has been a Vonnegut devotee ever since. She devoured his novels and short stories in a way she had never really engaged with reading. He made a fellow Hoosier feel less alone for thinking it was OK to want everyone to be treated well through life, to read and write about aliens, and to make dirty jokes along the way. Shelby carried those philosophies through an expedient college career and still apples them all the time to her comedy writing and performing. Notes: Check out the lineup of the upcoming Bentwood Comedy Festival at iO Chicago, where Shelby serves as Creative Director The James Conklin Memorial Scholarship Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for their coordination of sponsorships and thanks to Overcast for sponsoring this episode OtyGF8bN1z4zoOXMzaST

Dive in to this inception of a podcast: MBS was on Blank Cassette to talk to Eric Garneau about U Talkin' U2 To Me. On a week by week basis, Eric uses Blank Cassette to interview a guest about a mixtape or playlist they've made in the past and what went into its construction. MBS has been recommending the podcast UTU2TM to him for a while, and after Eric took her up on it, he made a U2 playlist in response to the show. They talk about what makes UTU2TM work so well, how MBS came to love U2, PLUS which U2 album MBS felt was really hers. Notes: Garn on Bruce Springsteen on MBSing Tickets to CAH Live at UCB Chelsea Tickets to Ben Plays the Mayor at iO Chicago

Ever since Ben learned to ace Jungle King and Fireball in his family's basement as a kid, he's been a pinball fiend, seeking out machines on boardwalks and at bars so enthusiastically that he eventually founded Pinball Chicago, a league of competitive gamers and compendium of spots in the city that offer pinball. He starts by unpacking the older electromechanical machines versus the much more numerous and modern solid-state machines that brought the replacement of the characteristic bells and chimes and rounds out the conversation by listing the plethora options of barcades that have popped up around the city and some of his favorite tournament experiences.    Notes: This was recorded outside of Clark St. Dog in Chicago, IL. Apologies in advance for the street sounds, unless you really like street sounds. Then you're welcome in advance for the street sounds. See Ben's show The Funny Papers this Thursday and next at 8 PM at the Prop Theatre. See Ben's show (of which MBS is a fellow cast member) Ben Plays the Mayor on Wednesdays in October at 8:30 PM at iO Chicago. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for continued support.