Podcasts about Philly Improv Theater

One of my first friends in comedy, Chip Chantry, joins me on this episode. Chip and I have a lot of similarities between our childhoods, comedy interests, and our careers. We chat about his very first time doing stand-up (opening for his brother's band), our early days in the Philly scene, how Philly comedy has evolved and we each work on a new bit. We also talk about the television masterpiece, Strangers With Candy, because half of our conversations are about that show anyways. Pat House is a nationally-touring comedian based out of Philadelphia. A regular performer in comedy clubs, casinos, and theaters all over the country, Pat has been a choice opener for Sebastian Maniscalco, Tom Segura, and Dan Cummins. He recorded his first album Biggest Thing in 2013, and his latest album Heard Enough Yesterday, hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Both can be heard on iTunes, Amazon, and Pandora.Chip Chantry is a stand-up comedian and television writer. He has written for Crazy Talk, a comedy/talk series for NBC Universal and the syndicated series Whacked Out Sports. He most recently wrote on the NatGeo series Howie Mandel's Animals Doing Things. Chip was the winner of 2013's Philly's Phunniest Contest at Helium Comedy Club, where he was a regular performer. Chip also won the “Funniest Comedian” award in Philadelphia's annual Comedy Awards in both 2012 and 2014 and was named Best Comedian 2018 by Philadelphia Magazine. Chip is a recurring guest on the Doug Loves Movies and Todd Glass Show Podcasts.Formerly a 4th-grade teacher, Chip left the classroom to pursue comedy and writing. He has opened for national headliners such as Dave Chappelle, Bob Saget, and Tig Notaro. In 2012, he released his first live comedy album, ACROSS FROM THE ADONIS. His second album, SWINGERS PARTY, was released in March 2019, where it spent time at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and is currently in rotation on SiriusXM. Chip has written and performed in a number of live and video sketches, including “Deck the Hall and Oates” which VH1.com called “one of the best parodies of the year” in 2011. He also wrote and produced the monthly late night style talk shows FACE TIME w/ CHIP CHANTRY, and GOOD EVENING w/ CHIP CHANTRY at Helium Comedy Club, as well as the monthly comedy-variety program, CHIP CHANTRY'S ONE‐MAN SHOW (w/ special guests!), at the Philly Improv Theater. He also hosted and co-produced LECTURE HALL, an educational comedy variety show, with a middle-school assembly format. Most recently, he has partnered with his brother Adam, a planetarium director, to produce The Funny Thing About the Sky, a comedic, multi-media astronomy presentation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank You! A lot of amazing people and places made the Full Belly Laughs Podcast possible, and also just made Brian Durkin a better comedian and person. Thank You, Creators Rob Zawatski, Dena Miranda, and Steve from Bridgeset Sound really helped shape the show you heard every week. Steve helped equip Brian with his current podcast gear, to make the show sound great. Dena Miranda laid down the vocals for the opening theme, and Rob helped produce and record that theme. Rob also encouraged Brian to check out podcasting, and without that nudge, none of this stuff would have happened. Thank you to Steve, Dena, and Rob. Thank You, Guests So many guests over the years made the Full Belly Laughs Podcast something special, but a few people really made the show awesome. Thank you to Megan Goetz, Ben Farrell, Joe Messina, Max Barth, Christian Mangual, and Greg Trout for their contributions to the podcast. These reoccurring guests helped shape the tone of the show, and these people really helped out Brian when another guest would cancel. They were always excited to do the podcast, and Brian is so grateful for their talent and time. Thank you to Meg, Ben, Joe, Max, Christian, and Greg. Thank You, Entities There are two venues/events that really allowed the FBL Podcast and Brian to grow. Than you to the Philly Improv Theater and the Philadelphia Podcast Festival. Without the experience of performing live at these theaters and events, the show would not be as good; Brian also grew faster as a comedian and performer thanks to these opportunities. Thank you, PHIT and PPF. Thank You, Friends and Fam There are a few people close to Brian that really supported the podcast. Special thank you to Alex Colic and Richard Chin for being supportive friends. They helped build up engagement on social media, attended live shows, and even guested on the podcast. Special thank you to Hugh Durkin (Brian's dad). He's been a big supporter of Brian's creative endeavors, and it means a lot. Finally, the closing thank you goes to Lauren Daniels. She is the #1 fan of Full Belly Laughs, inspiring Brian to always make the show entertaining. She has also encouraged Brian on his development, and she continues to be a beacon of light for his spiritual and personal growth. Thank you Alex and Rich. Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Lauren. Thank You, Fans It means so much that you took the time to check out and listen to the Full Belly Laughs Podcast. Hopefully you will enjoy the YouTube videos and the live stream on Twitch. Brian looks forward to seeing you in the comments and live chat. Brian Durkin is on Twitter and Instagram. Full Belly Laughs is on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Merch available at gachiGASM.com. Watch the podcast live on Twitch. Support the podcast with a one-time or recurring donation.

Christine Ann Olivas Former homeschooled Fundamentalist. Marketer. Comic, storyteller, writer. Creator: 7 shows. Founder: @offmiccomedyschool From her Fundamentalist Christian, homeschooled upbringing to her liberal arts education in California, Christine's life has been a study in extremes. But whether we're talking organized religion or modern media, Christine insists on asking provocative, important questions about the ideas and practices we take for granted. Especially if they negatively affect women, body image, and sex. Christine started her arts journey as a fiction writer, with short stories focused on on the intersection of gender, sex, and technology. She gives us complex female characters that are both longing for more and self-isolating in a world that doesn't seem to understand them or want them to exist. Her short fiction has been published in Vol. 1 Brooklyn, Paper Darts, Breakwater Review, Alternating Current, Aptly, and on Catapult Community. She is also currently working on a full-length book about her life that will combine personal essay and memoir. When Christine relocated to Philly in 2018, she began studying and performing two new art forms: first-person storytelling and standup comedy. Since then, she has performed on local comedy/storytelling shows (Tell Me a Story, Comedy Incarnate, Story Hole, and Pass the Mic, to name a few) and at established venues in Philly (Punchline, Good Good Comedy Theatre, Philly Improv Theater), Tempe, Las Vegas, and NYC (Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club). Christine is also a talented, visionary show producer in her own right, creating and hosting comedy shows that equally benefit performers and venues — while thoroughly engaging audiences. After creating Jenkintown's first comedy showcase, she now hosts “The Afternoon After,” Philly's first and only daytime open mic. She is also the brain behind and co-producer of “No Mo' Sexual FOMO,” a monthly experience combining standup and sex education. Since the pandemic began, Christine has quickly pivoted to taking standup comedy online. Already, she has produced and hosted a recurring virtual roast battle called Doomsday, two editions of Fools for Good (which benefits Philly venues, performers and non-profits), and is working on a virtual edition of No Mo' Sexual FOMO. Links: https://www.christinesgotstories.com/ http://www.offmiccomedyschool.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

During the global coronavirus pandemic, FringeArts is pivoting the focus of our podcast to checking in with our artists, our audiences, and our community partners during these unprecedented times. Since we can't gather, we'll chat remotely about how we respond to this crisis, and how the role of art during a pandemic shifts. In this episode, FringeArts Marketing Manager Raina Searles and Artistic Producer Zach Blackwood chat with Greg Maughan, founder and Executive Director of Philly Improv Theater. Hear about how PHIT made the switch to a weekly roster of Zoom comedy shows, adjusting to a virtual comedy festival, and using the shift to digital to allow for creativity in show design. Learn more at https://phillyimprovtheater.com/.

This week, Josh talks to Briyana Clarel (Mural Outrage) about being cast as a tree, jumping right into the sketch scene, and their work with The Starfruit Project. Briyana is directing Philly Improv Theater’s Valentines Day-themed show Smitten: February 13, 14, and 15. All shows take place at 9pm. Then, Mural Outrage starts their next run at the Philly Improv Theater the following week with a show called Nightsweat: two weeks, Thursdays and Fridays, February 20, 21, 27, 28 with all shows starting at 9pm. Check phitcomedy.com for more information, including tickets. Also, check out thestarfruitproject.com.

This week, Josh pays tribute to Goat Rodeo, the PHIT house team that is retiring this week. See Stages of Grief, the final Goat Rodeo sketch comedy show, October 4 and 5 at Philly Improv Theater. phitcomedy.com for ticket information.

This week, Josh talks to Patrick Maxwell (Mural Outrage and The Pat & Andy Show) about the differences between Philly and NYC comedy education, putting in the work, and the glory of a deadline. You can see Patrick as Mural Outrage presents Pants for the Nurse’s Office, at the Philly Improv Theater this weekend September 27 and 28 at 10pm. Tickets can be found at phitcomedy.com. you can follow Patrick at @pmaxwell3 and Mural Outrage at @MuralOutrage on Instagram. You can also see Patrick perform his solo character show during NYC Sketchfest at the People’s Improv Theater in NYC the final weekend of October. For more information, go to thepit-nyc.com.

Comic Book Club heads to Philadelphia's Keystone Comic Con for a live panel with guest Greg Maughan, head of the Philly Improv Theater! Check out the website at comicbookclublive.com to find out how to watch the show live! And follow the show on Twitter: @comicbooklive, @azalben, @jtsizzle, and @realpetelepage Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comic Book Club heads to Philadelphia's Keystone Comic Con for a live panel with guest Greg Maughan, head of the Philly Improv Theater! Check out the website at comicbookclublive.com to find out how to watch the show live! And follow the show on Twitter: @comicbooklive, @azalben, @jtsizzle, and @realpetelepage Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Josh talks to Jim Tatalias about The Simpsons, getting on stage in Philly, and starting over in DC. Brick Penguin is coming to Philly Sketchfest on Friday, May 31, at the Philly Improv Theater in the 10pm block along with Clip Show and The Wow. Brick Penguin has recently upped their YouTube game, and you can find those videos linked on their Facebook page at facebook.com/brickpenguin. On a personal note, come see Thought Bubble on Thursday, May 30 in the 830 block at Philly Improv Theater, and the Podcast Mixer on Saturday, June 1 at 2pm at Tattooed Mom.

Here on episode 25, we're joined by our friend Joe, to discuss movies and videos alike. We talk about some of the vidoes Joe and Steve made as kids, some of our favorite movies, as well as some of the Oovoo and chat roulette days. Joe talks about the awful porn he found on his friends computer, and the gang reminices about limewire and chat roulette memories. Our guest this week, Joe, will be a part of a comedy show which is being hosted at The Philly Improv Theater. There are two shows, each on March 8th and the 9th, both at 9pm. Join Matt & Steve at the March 9th show for a chance to punch them both right in the dick.

This week, Josh talks to David Feinberg about seeing La Cage aux Folles while in kindergarten, Temple Smash, and creating characters. See David with Whiplash before they wrap up their run on Wednesdays at Philly Improv Theater. He will also be performing at Monologues at PHIT on Thursday, December 13 at 730. Follow All Nite Deli on Instagram at allnitedeli.comedy for their new shows in the new year. Go see Secret Pants presents Knights in Santa’s Service at Johnny Brenda’s on December 21 at 9pm.

This week, Josh talks to Julie Rigano (Sansom Street Hell House) about a farce set in San Francisco, a future love story, and a family storytelling act. Sansom Street Hell House continues at Philly Improv Theater Oct 25-27, and Oct 31at 9pm. Tickets and more information can be found at phitcomedy.com. If you want to see Josh doing something on stage, head to Sketchworks at Philly Improv Theater on Oct 26 at 11pm.

In this episode I get close with Philly performer, writer, and director Sarah Clemency. Sarah is known for improv teams Fjord, Overlook, and the weekly Long Story Short at Philly Improv Theater. She directs one of the latest two Harold teams at PHIT with Wavelength. Over the last two Fringe Read more…

This week, Josh talks to Jack Presby (All Nite Deli) about The Three Stooges, the goodness of community theater, and improv intersecting with standup. See the debut of All Nite Deli at Philly Improv Theater on August 24 and 25 at 9pm. You can also catch Jack in PHIT Family Time every Saturday at noon and With Mirth and Laughter every second and fourth Sunday. He’ll also be in Villain, an original play written by Marissa and Jon Edelman, September 12-15 during Philly Fringe Festival. All of those shows are at PHIT, so head to phitcomedy.com for more information.

This week, Josh talks to Jayne Boccella-Perras about the new house team at Philly Improv Theater, Tiny Arson. See Tiny Arson as they finish their premiere on August 10 and August 11 at Philly Improv Theater at 9pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com.

Recorded at the Philly Improv Theater as part of the Philadelphia Podcast Festival, Mark and Hal clean the slate with a series of mini-topics, some of which Hal may have picked with some bias.

Recorded live at the Philly Improv Theater as part of the 2018 Philadelphia Podcast Festival, Mark and Hal revisit their youth as they determine the best cartoon from the 1980s!

John and Rob speak with improviser, teacher, and all around amazing person, Kristen Shier about vulnerability and how it can effect your relationship with your team and your audience. Follow Us On Twitter: Rob: https://twitter.com/brotherlyrob John: https://twitter.com/Johnhanson71 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improveverything/

The Flat Earth are Philly Improv Theater's most senior sketch comedy team, pillars of Philadelphia's flourishing comedy scene, and fan favorites of comedy festival audiences and fellow performers all across North America. The Flat Earth was awarded the Best New Troupe of the 2016 Montréal Sketchfest and runner-up for the Producer's Pick of the 2016 Toronto Sketchfest. The Flat Earth on Instagram The Flat Earth on Twitter

This week, Josh talks to Betty Smithsonian about the Bechdel Test Fest, Jeff Buckley, and being a twin. The Bechdel Test Fest takes place March 2-4 at Bourbon and Branch, FringeArts, and Philly Improv Theater. Tickets and more information can be found at bechdelfest.com. Keep your eyes on phillysketchfest.com and social media for all updates on this year’s festival.

We talked to the founders of Baltimore's brand new XFest about creating inclusive space that celebrate the identities you don't normally see on comedy stage. And we have info about Philly's own Bechdel Test Fest.

Remember the good old days, when the NBA trade deadline was the second most fun day of the year for us (second to the NBA Lottery obviously)? Well, it's not anymore. We've traded some wins for drama at the deadline. We discuss the Sixers quiet deadline, and the already-legendary Bryan Colangelo press availability that happened on Friday.  Come see Spike and TJ McConnell at Time After Time Watches at the Bellevue Hotel on Tuesday 2/13 from 5pm till 6pm. Meet TJ! Come see Spike and Eric Slick of Dr. Dog appear on the Kevin McDonald podcast at the Philly Improv Theater on Friday, 2/16 at 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets at foreverdogpodcasts.com.

Rob and John discuss what it means to play a characters on stage and in your professional life, with local PBS and NPR affiliate WHYY’s own Caitlin Weigel. We’re proud to be a part of PHIT Comedy’s Rocket Comedy Network.  For more info on PHIT comedy check out www.PHITComedy.com Check out Caitlin’s professional website: https://www.caitlinsweigel.com/ Rob […]

This week, Josh talks to Drew Klemens (Jillroy, Philly Comedy Wrestling) about comedy and wrestling, the shift in persona, and being more humble. See Philly Comedy Wrestling at Philly Improv Theater on January 26 and 27 at 9pm. See Jillroy on Wednesdays through the end of February. Tickets and more information at phitcomedy.com. Go to phillysketchfest.com for more information on the 2018 Philly Sketchfest.

This week, Josh talks to Leticia Viloria (With Mirth and Laughter) about poetry, Tom Green, and more. See Leticia in With Mirth and Laughter at Philly Improv Theater on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, including December 22 and December 29, at 7pm. Tickets available at phitcomedy.com. See Josh in Overbooked 2017: Night 1 on December 29 at 9pm at PHIT.

This week, Josh talks to Brian Craig (Secret Pants and Sweetish) more about wearing masks, not wearing masks, not being complacent, and more. See Brian and the rest of Sweetish as they present their final shows, Sweetish: Fully Accredited, on November 17 and 18 at 9pm at Philly Improv Theater. Then, see Brian and the rest of Secret Pants at their annual holiday extravaganza, Christmas in July (But in December), at Johnny Brenda’s on December 22. See Josh host Big Freakin’ Quiz during Black Friday Comedy Marathon on November 25 at 228pm.

This week, Josh talks to Brian Craig (Secret Pants and Sweetish) about Marshall McLuhan, overhearing praise, being a control freak, and more. See Brian and the rest of Sweetish as they present their final shows, Sweetish: Fully Accredited, on November 17 and 18 at 9pm at Philly Improv Theater. See Josh host Big Freakin’ Quiz during Black Friday Comedy Marathon on November 25 at 228pm.

This week, Josh talks to Maura Pennington about studying Russian, the universality of wordplay, and Father of the Bride Part II. See Maura (and not just a video of her) as Sweetish performs their final shows, Sweetish: Fully Accredited, at Philly Improv Theater on Nov 17 and 18 at 9pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. See Josh host The Big Freakin’ Quiz of 2017 during Black Friday Comedy Marathon on Nov 25 at 225pm.

Kristen Schier (Philly Improv Theater) joins Sarah and Andrea to talk about when and how to say "no" -- in an improv scene or The Improv Scene. Also: emails about creepy dudes!

This episode of Should Have Gone Home is part of the 2017 Philadelphia Podcast Festival and was recorded live in front of real humans at the Philly Improv Theater.  Sofya Piro joins us on stage and Geoff Jackson returns in front of a very handsome crowd.  We talk day drinking, Read more…

This episode of Stark Raven Mad is part of the 2017 Philadelphia Podcast Festival and was recorded live in front of real humans at the Philly Improv Theater. We give some second thoughts on “Dragonstone”, work through some internet reactions, and do a “live reading” of one of the proposed Read more…

This week, Josh talks to Abigail Bruley (Down the Show) about Buster Keaton, recovering from a major car accident in Central America, and why Iowa shouldn’t be so picky. Follow Abigail’s all-female filmmaking group and their upcoming projects at facebook.com/femmeflash or on Instagram at @femme_flash_films. My First Sketch live with the Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie on Jul 23rd at 430pm at Philly Improv Theater’s Second Stage. $5 tickets are available at myfirstsketch.com/july23.

This week, Josh talks to Mike Butler talk about MST3K, college improv, and going one for seven in auditions. See Mike and the rest of Adventure Friends along with Goat Rodeo at Philly Improv Theater on June 22 and 23. Both shows are at 830, and tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. My First Sketch Live during Philly Pod Fest featuring the Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie on July 23 at 430pm at PHIT’s Second Stage. Tickets available at myfirstsketch.com/july23.

This week, Josh talks to Brian Durkin about podcasting as the goal, not being the next Craig Laban, and the Guess Who forums. Also, Josh admits he doesn’t get Mystery Science Theater 3000, but he loves Cutthroat Kitchen. Head to fullbellylaughs.com for more on the intersection of food and comedy, and go to a live Full Belly Laughs recording at Philly Improv Theater on June 8 at 730pm on the Second Stage.

This week, Josh talks to Andrea Duffy (Fezziwig, Sarah and Andrea Should Smile) talks about being on the radio, her therapist talking her into taking improv classes, and her grandmother’s hilarious funeral. See Andrea with Fezziwig on May 18 and 19 at 830pm at Philly Improv Theater or at the Sunday Improv Jam every Sunday at PHIT at 830pm or with Clamor of Harpies. Listen to Andrea on the Sarah and Andrea Should Smile podcast or every weekday from 9am to 2pm on More FM 101.1 in Philadelphia.

This week, Josh talks to Ian Fletcher (Jon and Ian Have Something to Tell You) about Temple Smash, Tony Shalhoub, and spiteful teachers. Jon and Ian Have Something to Tell You head to Montreal Sketchfest this Sunday, May 7, and Codename Bacchus will debut May 11, 12, 18, and 19 at Philly Improv Theater. Watch episodes of Temple Smash at vimeo.com/templesmash.

This week, Josh talks to Molly Silverman about Bye Bye Birdie, Down The Show, and The Flat Earth. See the Flat Earth presents Hot Live Snakes at Philly Improv Theater on March 30th and 31st with Jon and Ian Have Something to Tell You and April 6th and 7th with House of Solitude. All shows are at 830pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. Then, The Flat Earth perform during Philly Sketchfest on Saturday April 22nd at 10pm at the Ruba Club. Tickets at ticketfly.com

This week, Josh talks to Samantha Russell (Secret Pants, Youth Large) about Keep Your Pants On, Secret Pants, and actors slowly changing their costumes. Youth Large returns to Philly Improv Theater, sharing the bill with Dog Mountain on March 23 and 24 at 830pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. We’re a month away from Philly Sketchfest, and if you would like to volunteer for an evening, head to phillysketchfest.com to give your info.

This week, Josh talks to Chris McGee (KC Masterpiece) about being a douchebag, trying to be a better person, and reading Deepak Chopra. Chris McGee is one half of KC Masterpiece, which you can see Feb 23 and 24 at Philly Improv Theater (phitcomedy.com) at 830. Next week, go to Bechdel Test Fest (bechdelfest.com) at Christ Church Neighborhood House on March 3 and 4. Go to myfirstsketch.com and phillysketchfest.com for more information on the rapidly approaching Philly Sketchfest, April 20-23.

This week, Josh talks to Kris Hodge about watching Baywatch, being offensive, and committing to character. Hodge is one half of KC Masterpiece, which you can see Feb 23 and 24 at Philly Improv Theater at 830. Next week, go to Bechdel Test Fest (bechdelfest.com) at Christ Church Neighborhood House on March 3 and 4. Go to myfirstsketch.com and phillysketchfest.com for more information on the rapidly approaching Philly Sketchfest, April 20-23.

It's Tuesday and... Rob Alesiani is our guest! Rob Alesaini began improvising in 2006 taking classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York. Soon after, he choose he chose to become a corporate cog for a while. Fear not, though, because upon throwing off the shackles of corporate life, he returned to the improv world in 2013 when he moved back to his home, Philadelphia. He's been improvising like his life depended upon it since. He was a member of Philly Improv Theater house team Outside Voices for 2 and a half years. He is one of the hosts of popular live late night talk show Two Late with Rob and Joe, along with his best friend and fellow comedian Joe Tuzzi. He is currently a writer and performer on The Worst Generation, PHIT's very first digital sketch house team. He has been coaching independent improv teams since the Spring of 2014, and was recently added as a faculty member of Philly Improv Theaters Training Center. He has completed both the Summer and Advanced Intensive Training Programs at iO Theater in Chicago. He currently works as a corporate communications consultant for The Delaware River Port Authority, where he uses the tennants of long-form improvisation to help their management team improve internal communication practices. He has a cat who is constantly plotting against him. He is too verbose.

Today's episode is with Philly improviser and instructor, Matt Holmes, of the Philly Improv Theater as well as at the Good Good Comedy Theatre! Matt has performed and taught at various national improv festivals like the Del Close Marathon, the Boston Improv festival, and the Chicago Improv Festival. Jason and Matt talk about Matt's renowned improv show, "Matt &," where Matt picks an audience member up to do a two-person show with. Aside from talking at length about that show, they chat about instruction and the basics of performing improv. It's an insightful discussion about improv for beginners, players who feel a little stuck, instructors, and those who want to develop their own show. Get more info online: www.MattAndImprov.com Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Facebook: @MattAndImprov, @ThereItIsPod

This week, Josh talks to Joe Tuzzi (from Fjord and Two Late with Rob and Joe) about All That, teaching kids improv, and not worrying about failing onstage. The series finale of Two Late with Rob and Joe takes place Dec. 30 at 1030 at Philly Improv Theater. See Joe with Fjord on Saturday nights and the one-man sketch show, Tuzzi, on Jan. 19 and 20.

This week, Josh talks to Jack O’Keeffe (@JackOakLeaf), the current sketch producer at Philly Improv Theater, about campfire skits at Boy Scouts, the influence of VeggieTales, and transitioning from theater to comedy. Head to Philly Improv Theater Friday November 25 and Saturday November 26 for the Black Friday Comedy Marathon. Especially Saturday at 4am for Charlie Harley's Birthday Party and 12:40 to see The 48s, which is the group that formed when I did Up All Night a few months ago.

This week, Josh talks to Tom Hannigan (Tom Hannigan’s 25) about seeing Carlin on tv as a second grader, not liking Kids in the Hall at first, and attempting standup. Check out Tom Hannigan’s 25 on September 29 and 30 at 9pm at the Philly Improv Theater with Dog Mountain. If improv is your bag, check out Metropolis every Wednesday at PHIT.

This week, Josh talks to Trevor Miles (Dog Mountain) about Daring Daulton, playing cops, and dads and homeowners. Go see Dog Mountain on September 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 9pm at the Philly Improv Theater.

In this episode, Josh talks to Dan Corkery (House of Solitude and Goat Rodeo) about college television, Alley of Nightmares, and the start of House of Solitude. Keep up with House of Solitude here: https://www.facebook.com/houseofsolitudecomedy/ See Josh in Up All Night Friday, September 2 at 730 at the Philly Improv Theater.

Josh talks to Jimi Haak about moving from New York to Philly, public transportation, and the crossover between sports and comedy. Go see Sports Jawn: This is Sketchcenter August 11 and 12 at Philly Improv Theater. Tickets available at phitcomedy.com.

Dru Kramsack (host of Monologues and member of It's the New) talks with Josh about Mark Twain, finding old letters, and creating character pieces. Go see It's the New June 30-July 1 and Monologues and Brought to You By on July 8, both at Philly Improv Theater. Facebook.com/myfirstsketch

Does it feel like something is missing from your city? Maybe a tech or creative community. Maybe an entrepreneurial community.Before he founded Philly Improv Theater, Greg Maughan felt that Philly lacked a comedy community. So he set out to create one.In this funny, insightful interview, fellow comic and Indy Hall team member Sam Abrams talks with Greg about how the theater - and the community it comprises - were built and have grown and evolved over the years. There's SO much to learn in this interview for brand new and veteran coworking spaces alike.Notable Quotes"Recognizing things are happening...figure out why..." [11:08]"I don't want to be a gatekeeper for comedy in the city of Philadelphia...I don't know whats funny. I know what's funny to me, but just because I don't think something's funny it doesn't mean that a huge crowd of people aren't going to disagree with me." [17:54]"The other thing they don't tell you about growth is...going from 50 members to 100 is not a doubling...it's an exponential increase in relationships." [25:51]Support the show and get the next episodeI'm growing the team that makes this show happen! This episode is the first one that I didn't produce myself, so say hello to my new producer Mike Mehalick. Say hi, Mike!So here's the scoop: Mike and I are working hard on a brand new production workflow this year so you're going to be seeing new episodes of the show dropping MUCH more often.Lots of awesome stuff to come, I promise, and you don't want to miss this. Subscribe however you like to subscribe, here's some handy links for you:Subscribe in OvercastSubscribe in iTunesGet the RSS FeedSuscribe via Email Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Gettin’ Close with Mike Marbach is somewhat unique. Most of the podcasts feature a comedian of some kind. That’s who they are, that’s what they do. This one features one that did and now he doesn’t. Andrew Stober is a former performer at the Philly Improv Theater. Read more…

In this episode of Gettin’ Close I sit down to chat with improv duo, Virginia Jack. The two were in Philly to perform at Philly Improv Theater’s annual Duofest, which is an improv festival focused on improv duos. We talk getting started in improv, their improv format and how it Read more…

For the monumental 40th episode of the podcast, returning champion guest Cole Johnston joins me to make a very arbitrary and yet definitive list of the top 40 most important things of all time. We debate our choices as we make the list, then read the whole assembled thing back. It is very exciting. Cole is on Twitter @KeyboardCole and he performs with the improv group Hoffman Saturday nights at Philly Improv Theater. Jacob is on Twitter @Ailite and the podcast is on Twitter @BONpodcast. Subscribe on iTunes, write in, leave a review, tell some friends, and keep listening!

In episode #32 but actually #31 of the podcast Jacob is joined by Max Scholnick and Cole Johnston, members of the Philadelphia improv team Hoffman. Hoffman performs regularly at the Philly Improv Theater on Saturday nights.We have a lively discussion about chance meetings, falling off bikes, weather, magic, Philadelphia, Kickstarters, death and dying, Disney World, dying in Disney World, movies and music we're excited about an much more.Thank you for listening and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

In this episode I get close with the most renowned comedy troupe in the world- the Cambrdige Footlights! They were kind enough to sit down with me to chat before one of their two shows at Philly Improv Theater (the Footlights have shows at PHIT every summer). You might not know Read more…

It’s been a while, but we finally got a new episode together. This episode of Stark Raven Mad: A Game of Thrones Podcast was recorded live at the Philly Improv Theater on 8/22/14 as part of the Philly Podcast Festival. This show features some Season 5 casting news and then Read more…

My guest for this episode of the Gettin Close podcast which was recorded live at the Philly Improv Theater, was the very funny Tim Butterly. I know Tim mostly through the shows he does at The Sideshow with Mike Rainey- The Not For Nothin’ Podcast. Easily one of the funniest Read more…

A few weeks ago, one of the improv duos in town for Philly Improv Theater’s Duofest 2014 was kind enough to sit down with me to chat. That duo was Jack & the Wolf, otherwise known as Jack Farrell and Wolfgang Stein. I know both from my time in Chicago, though I Read more…

Scott Adsit (Mr. Show, Moral Orel, 30 Rock and lots more) was in Philly this week for Philly Improv Theater’s DuoFest and he was kind enough to give me some time to chat. What you’re going to hear is part of a larger conversation about Second City, 30 Rock and Read more…

Shownotes World 11th Annual Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival, iO West, June 3-9, 2013 http://ioimprov.com/west/festival/shows Philly Improv Theater’s Düofest, Philadelphia, Jun 6-9, 2013, http://duofest.com/ X. Providence Improv Festival, Providence, Rhode Island, June 11-13 & June 18-20, 2013 http://providenceimprovfest.com/ 10. Birthday of Impronauten Maestro, June 8, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/events/240987849369020/?ref=3 Slapdash International Improv Festival London, Jun 8-15, 2013 http://www.slapdashfestival.co.uk/ Match Improsant vs. FTZ Freies Theater Zürich, Jun 12, 2013, Stadelhofen http://www.freiestheaterzueri.ch/events/theatersport-improsant-vs-ftz/ Germany Improcup 2013 – Final, Munich June 8, 2013 – Rocket Sugar Factory vs. Bühnenpolka http://www.improcup.de/ 3. Leipzig Improv Marathon, June 7-8, 2013, http://leipzigimpro.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/das-programm-2/ Improvisationstheater im egapark with ImproVision, Erfurt, June 9, 2013, http://www.jenapolis.de/2013/06/improvisationstheater-im-egapark/ Other The MissImp podcast with Lloydie and Nick Tyler from Nottingham’s Improv Comedy Hub “MissImp” http://missimp.receptionmedia.com/ Berlin Gorillas at Long Science Night, Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften. Jägerstr. 22. Tonic: Future with Kids http://www.langenachtderwissenschaften.de Improv at Artroom – Hauptstadt-Impro, June 8,2013 http://www.artroom.de.vc/ 48 Hours Neukölln Art Festival - Improbanden Spontane Blickwinkel, June 15, 2013, http://improbanden.de/2013/05/die-improbanden-am-15-juni-bei-48-stunden-neukolln/ http://archive.org/download/iwn024-improv_world_news/IWN024.mp3

Charles Burns is a cartoonist and illustrator whose best-known work is the graphic novel Black Hole. We spoke with him at the Philly Improv Theater in Philadelphia.