Podcast appearances and mentions of mike fotis

Minneapolis actor Nissa Nordland was drawn to the play “Wish You Were Here” because of the premise: It's a one-act improvised comedy about grief. A group shares memories about a friend who has died some time before. The show, which tends to vary each night, considers how their relationships have changed since the loss. “I love that it's the idea of bringing joy to a situation that we often are looking at with a sad lens,” said Nordland. “We are celebrating the person… and finding the joy in remembering them, and then figuring out, where do we go now?” The show was created and directed by Mike Fotis, a co-founder of Strike Theater, which is dedicated to building a community of sketch comedy, storytelling and the spoken word. Nordland says the cast features a group of Twin Cities “comedy legends” who are sure to bring a funny and heartfelt show. “Wish You Were Here” runs March 10-11 and 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. at Strike Theater in Minneapolis. Actor Meghan Kreidler of Minneapolis is a big fan of JuCoby Johnson's plays, which she says explore heavy, thought-provoking topics through the lens of love. She's looking forward to seeing his new play, “5,” at the Jungle Theater, co-produced with the Trademark Theater. Johnson acts in the play he authored, about two close friends who own a convenience store. When a real estate developer offers to buy the store located in a rapidly changing neighborhood, the two friends face decisions that will test their friendship. Kreidler says it's a show about family legacy, gentrification, and what happens to friendship as environments evolve. “I think the thing that excites me also about this piece is where it's being done,” adds Kreidler, “because the Lyndale Lake Street area [where the Jungle Theater is located] has so rapidly changed over the last five to 10 years, and I feel like audience members will be able to engage with the show in a different way based on where they're seeing it.” “5” opens Saturday and runs through April 16. Molly Anthony of Richfield is an artist and teacher who lately has focused on teaching art for self-care, and she loves the meditative process of creative Joleen Emery. The Spring Grove resident creates flowers, wall decorations, and other eye-catching designs out of old books and magazines. It's a process that involves the repeated folding and cutting of paper — and sometimes taking a bandsaw to old books. Anthony watches Emery on Tik Tok as she walks through her creative process. Emery runs yoga and artist retreats at Big Raven Farm in southeastern Minnesota, which also operates as a bed and breakfast. You can check out the space during the Bluff Country Art Studio Tour the last weekend in April. Correction (March 9, 2023): An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled an actor's last name. This has been corrected.

Bobby Marines of Rochester heard about a juried arts show about walking and wondered what such a pedestrian topic would yield. The Rochester Art Center show blew Marines away. Titled “Walk With Us,” the show of 15 local, national and international artists is varied and creative in its use of space. The exhibit is tucked into the hallways and alcoves of the building. Artists explore the physical act of walking, its meditative properties and our connections to land and water. Marines liked Presley Martin's cairns made of plastic that the artist found walking along the Mississippi River and painted to resemble rock. The exhibit runs through October 3. Emma Fitzsimmons is a dancer and choreographer in St Paul. She's been able to get a sneak peek at the show La.dy.like opening Saturday at Lowertown Underground Artist Gallery. Andrea Bagdon (she/her) and Spencer Gillespie (she/they) investigate femininity. The space uses painting, projections, and multimedia works to ask what and who gets to be called “ladylike,” and what does it mean? Fitzsimmons says the exhibit invites guests to peer into boxes or hold art pieces in their hands. “From the moment you step in, you're going to be immersed in this feminist experience,” said Fitzsimmons. The show runs through July. Sometimes there are performers whose work you enjoy so much, you'd see whatever they are in. That's how Sean Dillon, managing director of HUGE Improv Theater, feels about James Rone, Mike Fotis and Jen Scott. The three Twin Cities artists are teaming up for a night of original songs and funny stories Friday at Bryant Lake Bowl Theatre under the title “There's a Crack in Everything.” Rone is a songwriter and musician, Fotis is a storyteller and comedian and Scott is a musician who performed as Penny and the Bandits. Dillon says the show promises to be full of humor and heart. The show starts at 7 p.m. Correction (June 30, 2022): A previous version of this report misidentified Presley Martin. The story has been updated.

This week we're joined by comedian  Mike Fotis and MN Gun Owners Caucus' Rob Doar!  We discussed Elon's attempt to buy Twitter, and all things state and national politics.   Be sure to check out our facebook/twitter fridays at 4:15pm to see our livestream!  We'd also appreciate it if you'd consider giving to the show's patreon page....it helps pay our bills (not line our pockets) and as a bonus, you get some cool benefits and prizes, including your membership into our “not a dick” hall of fame:  patreon.com/wrongabouteverythingpodcast please support our sponsors!   if you need a place to store your money, join the thousands of Minnesotans who have saved money with less fees and lower loan rates by joining a MN Credit Union.  To learn more:  mncun.org -if you are injured in an accident or due to someone else's negligence, we strongly recommend looking up the great Michael Bryant at Bradshaw & Bryant:  mnpersonalinjury.com  If you need help with a podcast, video, or livestream, message them at info@mbcmulticast.com or visit their site at mbcmulticast.com

JoJo Fletcher tags in for Chris "Harrington," Zac shares his story with Tayshia, and Bennett makes everyone go to Team Noah. Mike Fotis joins Hannah W. to break it all down.

Following the untimely demise of polo athlete Christopher M. Hitchens, six associates gather at the deceased's manor for the reading of his will.This is part one of a three-part fully-improvised tale.—About the podcast:The Mess is Rita Boersma, Mike Fotis, Eric Knobel, Molly Ritchie, James Rone, and Jake Scott. Produced by Beth K. Gibbs of Lift Podcasting.—Follow The Mess on...Twitter: @themessimprovInstagram: @themessimprovFacebook: www.facebook.com/themessimprovSupport Strike Theater: https://www.strike.theater/donateSupport HUGE Theater: http://www.hugetheater.com/donate/

Gathered at the Hitchens manor, our party learns of their inheritances as disturbing secrets are revealed and unsettling events unravel.This is part two of a three-part fully-improvised tale.—About the podcast:The Mess is Rita Boersma, Mike Fotis, Eric Knobel, Molly Ritchie, James Rone, and Jake Scott. Produced by Beth K. Gibbs of Lift Podcasting.—Follow The Mess on...Twitter: @themessimprovInstagram: @themessimprovFacebook: www.facebook.com/themessimprovSupport Strike Theater: https://www.strike.theater/donateSupport HUGE Theater: http://www.hugetheater.com/donate/

Chaos ensues.This is part three of a three-part fully-improvised tale.—About the podcast:The Mess is Rita Boersma, Mike Fotis, Eric Knobel, Molly Ritchie, James Rone, and Jake Scott. Produced by Beth K. Gibbs of Lift Podcasting.—Follow The Mess on...Twitter: @themessimprovInstagram: @themessimprovFacebook: www.facebook.com/themessimprovSupport Strike Theater: https://www.strike.theater/donateSupport HUGE Theater: http://www.hugetheater.com/donate/

Hannah W. and guest host Mike Fotis cover Peter's hometown dates where he pretends to be a lumberjack, eats crab rangoon, gets his butt kicked in basketball, and argues with Victoria F. again. Plus, their predictions for what's going to happen with fantasy suites.

Contemplating his next career move, Bill explores the wonderful world of improv comedy. Funhouse regulars and seasoned improv performers Shannan and Mike guide him through this potentially fulfilling and lucrative life change. Includes live audio improv! Yes, and they have fun. With Shannan Custer and Mike Fotis.

It’s just dudes this episode. Dudes sitting around, giving each other some good-natured manly shit, discussing toxic masculinity. Bill is joined by comedian / podcast regular Bryan Miller and too-long-gone Mike Fotis to chat about what the hell is wrong with men. (And right too. But mostly wrong.) Also a fine selection of horror movies are discussed, including HBO’s reality-scary CHERNOBYL. Finally: a classic film starring young and unbroken Orson Welles. With Bryan Miller and Mike Fotis.

Get on board! Let's ride this Christmas... train? I don't know, something that moves. We take on the strange sailor-loving Turkish do-gooder called Santa Claus and his possible realness. Also: Rudolph, the inconvenient truth. Featuring special guest mentions Carol Burnett, Mr. Magoo, and the beloved Boy Without a Tongue, if he also exists. Merry Christmas! With Brandi Brown, Shanan Custer and Mike Fotis, with a piece by Joseph Scrimshaw.

Blinded by science! We chat with a veteran science writer about the complexities of invasive species, the existential dilemmas of climate change, and the fun of gaming out animal gladiator battles. Also: the healing power of TV shows about violent druglords, a rebooted She-Ra, people who can't stop climbing things, and an evil young, sweaty, sexy... Andy Griffith? With Brandi Brown, Mike Fotis, and guest Maggie Koerth-Baker of 538.com.

Bill and crew discuss celebrities endorsing politicians, and plot some weird future endorsements;  talk mockumentaries, spies with facial moles, the Donald Duck family tree and and canonical involvement with the Confederacy; and try to help a talented actor who loves acting but is sick of the life of being an actor.  With Brandi Brown, Mike Fotis, and special guest friend from MST3K and RiffTrax, MARY JO PEHLl!

We celebrate our 200th episode with embracing the code running behind most things in our existence: STORYTELLING. The podcast started out as a live show in Minneapolis, so we're thrilled to celebrate with this live show in Minneapolis at Strike Theater! Featuring comedians and storytellers Mike Fotis, Allison Broeren, and Craig Johnson! Thanks, as always, to Molly Lewis for our theme music and Bryan E. Ward for our artwork!

Mike Fotis has a chat with Matt about his show, the aptly named A Terrifyingly Intimate Evening of Fotis. You can still catch the final show by booking tickets here! The post TCHF 2017 – A Terrifyingly Intimate Evening of Fotis appeared first on Horror Show Hot Dog.

Ferrari McSpeedy (Joe Bozic and Mike Fotis) join us (after 3 years of trying to schedule) to talk about the many things they do: sketch, improv, and opening a new theater, Strike Theater, with Allison Broeren, for sketch, storytelling, and spoken word. They discus how the scene has changed in their 15 year’s as a […] The post Ferrari McSpeedy | Next At Bat: Episode Ninety appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.

Vince and Elliot McNally are in Lakechurch, RI this week. It's a town with no lakes or churches, and with the brothers to discuss that and more is Scientology missionary, Thomas Duckworth (Mike Fotis).

John Moe and Mike Fotis discuss Adrian Peterson's camel-riding party entrance, play Steve Miller Band or NCAA Men's Basketball Coach, and praise John Urschel's math wizardry. Then John and Sean Doolittle talk rehab and needless apostrophes.

John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats explains why songwriters are like boxers, and why his new album, Beat the Champ, is all about professional wrestling. Plus, John Moe and Mike Fotis wonder why Chip Kelly hates everyone on the Eagles.

John Moe chats with NBA veteran Jerry Stackhouse and checks in with Mike Fotis on LeBron James, James Harden, kicks to the swimsuit area, and the Dragic brothers (Zoran and Goran), the OTHER Dragic brothers (basketball prodigy Scorin, sleepy one Snorin…) and the hockey trade deadline.

John chats with Ian Levy about Nick (Swaggy P) Young, who is likened to fellow subversive Ken Kesey. Plus, a dramatic reading of Alex Rodriguez's apology with Mike Fotis and the MVPs of Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary Show.

Mike Fotis helps John recover from the Seahawks' Super Bowl loss. Then, John talks to writer Stephen Rodrick about Serena Williams and why she isn't celebrated like Tom Brady or Lebron James. Plus, a very special visit from Cleveland Cavalier “Kevin Love."

Mike Fotis joins John to explore the psychology of Urban Meyer. Then, Neil deMause explains whether it's "stadia" or “stadiums" and how the Rams will finance one, and Awesome Etiquette's Dan Post Senning tells John how to trash talk in a nice way. Plus, the Playoffs' Tournament of Names.

John Moe and Mike Fotis hand out the inaugural "Dunkies" to worthy honorees like Derek Jeter, James Harden, Sacramento Kings owner/possible madman Vivek Ranadive, and nervous Chevy Regional Zone Manager Rikk Wilde.

In the first episode of ‘This Is Yay’, host Mike Fotis is joined by panelists Amber Preston, Zach Coulter and Brandi Brown. They chat about books they’ve never read, Mike’s weird phobia about people being in his house, and NCIS. Later, they read a “RADIO” sketch about Jarzz legend, Miles Darvis. The show wraps up […]

In the first episode of ‘This Is Yay’, host Mike Fotis is joined by panelists Amber Preston, Zach Coulter and Brandi Brown. They chat about books they’ve never read, Mike’s weird phobia about people being in his house, and NCIS. Later, they read a “RADIO” sketch about Jarzz legend, Miles Darvis. The show wraps up […]

Bad habits can be incredibly hard to break. Obviously, habits like smoking come to mind when one thinks of a bad habit. Sometimes, the habits can actually be quite weird and definitely in the eye of the beholder. In this episode, we explore all types of "bad habits" and the steps people took to break them. The post Bad Habits: The Mike Fotis Story Time Explosion! appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.

In this episode we will hear stories about cocaine, orgies, fighting in front of the homeless and college mishaps. Featuring stories from Matt Saxe, Taj Ruler, Emily Schmidt and more! The post Roomies: The Mike Fotis Story Time Explosion – Episode 4 appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.

What is it about traveling that can lead to the best stories? I don't know. I'm not a scientist. All I know is that when people travel, crazy shenanigan like things tend to happen. After listening this this episode, you'll never want to go to Canada, fall asleep on a plane or use the restroom in Northern California ever again. The post Travel: The Mike Fotis Story Time Explosion – Episode 3 appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.

Oh boy. Time for some amazing injury stories...Featuring stories from Eric Knobel, Chris Campo, me and many others. The post Injuries: The Mike Fotis Story Time Explosion – Episode 2 appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.

This story was supposed to be in the injury show, however, I am a failure as a man. A gigantic Failure. However this story is not a failure. Far from it. It has depth, beauty, humor and bone breakage. It's like the WWE in audio form. The post Levi’s Injury: The Mike Fotis Story Time Explosion appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.

Let's face it, we've all had some pretty shitty jobs.  Let's commiserate. TOGETHER! The post Bad Jobs: The Mike Fotis Story Time Explosion – Episode 1 appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.