Podcasts about Planet Ant

Happy MLK day! Johanna wrangles up her only two black friends and we mourn the death of America and the death of Bre's cat Masta P. We talk parents, dad cops, sneakerheads, rap names that start with “Lil”, and of course we mention Jacob's one-man show “Birth of a Hoe Ass Nation” playing at Planet Ant in February *AND* his monthly Improv meets Stand Up show “I Ain't No Joke” showcased at The Independent Comedy Club. Can't see Jake live? Follow him @jakedacomic and keep up with the hilarious “Walk News” series! DON'T FORGET!!! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!! We would love to hear about your relationships, NY resolutions, your biggest and scariest thoughts & fears, or your worst date - but mostly, per usual, we wanna hear about your mom!!! Call us about it all, we're here to listen and possibly roast you but mostly offer some advice and hopefully make ya feel a little less alone in your weirdness! We love ya, so don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE!!! IG & TIKTOK  @johanna.medranda  @itchysnitchy 

As everyone knows April Showers bring May Flowers, so we aptly decided for the Patreon Poll Episode for May to focus around plant based films, and what better movie than a movie Max, James, and Ryan, have vivid memories of as children despite never actually seeing it, than Pumpkinhead?Conjure up the podcast to 1:26:32 for our post movie wrap up on all things Pumpkinhead, accompanying beers, Lance Henrikson Vampire Westerns, and '80s Movie Morality tales.Tickets to our screening of Surf II on May 31st at Planet Ant in Hamtramck, MI available hereLike what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to ensure we don't succumb to vengeful bouts of rage that results in conjuring? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

Good Brews Bad Views determines if there really is no fate but what they make by tuning into Terminator Salvation, is it as bad as they remember? Are the designs cool? Can they escape the movie, or are James, Ryan, Max and special guest Ross Payton doomed to fend off killer cyborg movies for all time?Tune your newly repaired audio listening device to 1:53:15  for the post movie wrap up on all things Terminator Salvation, Beer from a distant land, and a lengthy discussion on the diminishing returns of iconic 80s sci-fi franchises.  Check out Ross' Linktree for all of his excellent projects.Tickets to our screening of Surf II on May 31st at Planet Ant in Hamtramck, MI available hereLike what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to ensure we don't become thralls to undead aristocrats? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

Devon O'Reilly is in for his Friday appearance. We talk about a few thigns around town, but the big focus of conversation is food trucks. Where should they be allowed? Do they compete with local businesses? Devon has some strong opinions about a proposed ordinance in Dearborn that would put some strong limits on them. The rundown: Where we've been: 01:50 - CIBO is open in the Cambria, and it looks amazing 04:27 - Jer went to see Waitress the Musical movie with Sara Bareilles at the Birmingham 8. Good show, historic theater. Stories: 07:02 - Dearborn food truck ordinance discussion (would love your feedback and opinions) Rapid fire food news 18:56 - Caribou coffee drive thru opening in Ferndale on Monday. Do drive-thrus work for you? Do you prefer a coffeeshop to sit in? 21:27 - Batch Brewing has launched a full menu 22:21 - Cinema Detroit finds a pop-up home in Planet Ant in Hamtramck Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

“The Teen Reason for The Teen Season.” In this episode, Luke and Kevin begin their look back at the Best Albums of 2023 as they discuss their choices for 11-20 on their lists. Plus they play a selection of songs from some of the best albums of the year. Songs Played In This Episode: Genesis Owusu - Leaving The Light from STRUGGLER out now on OURNESS / AWAL Recordings Geese - 3D Country from 3D Country out now on Partisan Records / Play It Again Sam Palehound - The Clutch from Eye On The Bat out now on Polyvinyl Joanna Sternberg - People Are Toys To You from I've Got Me out now on Fat Possum Records Photo Credits: Genesis Owusu by Bec Parsons Geese by Kyle Berger Palehound by Tonje Thilesen Joanna Sternberg by Shervin Lainez Listen to our Official Best Song Ever Playlist. Presented by Planet Ant (planetant.com) and Offshelf (offshelf.net).

On this week's episode, we celebrate episode 140 with Planet Ant's own Mike McGettigan before the trio goes cave diving with El Cuco in The Outsider. Time Markers: The Outsider: 57:21 We'd love to hear from you! Send your terrorgrams to scaringissharing@gmail.com. Also, check out all the other awesome shows coming at you from the Planet Ant/Planet Ant Podcast multiverse! For merch & more: https://linktr.ee/scaringissharing Find out more at https://scaring-is-sharing.pinecast.co

We are joined by The Matt Wixson this week to discuss his latest album in full along with the usual silly bits. We couldn't be more proud of this episode and we hope you all enjoy it. Check out Matt on all the streaming platforms as well as Bandcamp (check out open hand records Bandcamp as well

Founder Tom Opre speaks with Professor Adam Hart on the issue of what exactly is conservation?  Adam Hart is an ecologist, conservation scientist, and entomologist, and is the University of Gloucestershire Professor of Science Communication. As well as research and teaching, he is a regular broadcaster for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service, presenting documentaries on topics from trophy hunting to tree diseases. He has also presented the weekly science program Science in Action for the BBC World Service. On television, Adam has co-presented several documentary series, most notably BBC4's Planet Ant and BBC2's Hive Alive. He has published more than 120 scientific papers and in 2023 his third popular science book, The Deadly Balance, was published in which he explores our complex relationship with predators. He is a Fellow and Trustee of the Royal Entomological Society, and in 2022 was announced as Vice President. Adam is also a Trustee of the Wild Planet Trust, a conservation charity that runs conservation programs in the UK and across the world.

Harry brings an Amish woman named Genevieve into the bunker to apparently turn the tables and let Thomas and Dickie dispense with some truth while making some good old-fashioned pornography along the way.Thomas takes naps. Harry enters Dickie. Dickie uncovers subterfuge. Genevieve was played by comedian/improvisor/writer/director Myles De Leeuw. Follow her on Instagram at @mylesdeloserCatch her in the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival May 19th and 20th. See her weekly as part of improv/sketch show Ants in the Hall at Ant Hall in Hamtramck. She's directing the 4/20 show.And the play she cocreated with Ken Witzgall entitled Women Who Drink premieres at Planet Ant on June 2nd. Get tickets now!Thomas Luge was played by Alex Bozinovic. Check out Alex's other podcasts The Burt Selleck Podcast and Lunchpilled Podcast.Harry Hamilton Hamilton was played by Tim Den Otter.Lil Dickie was played by Mike Bobbitt. You can listen to his other podcast You Made Me Watch .Check out TRUTHCAST Youtube site for great Truthcast Bunkercast videos produced by Tim Den Otter, as well as animated shorts from the podcast produced by Mike Bobbitt. www.youtube.com/thetruthcastHere's the central hub for all your TRUTH needs: http://truheroism.com/Art by Mark Rudolph: http://markrudolph.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

- Cross Joint Review- Washignton nixes home grows again-Arbor 1.4 Million because of canna taxes -How did rest of the money get split up-Ferndale Decrim Mushrooms 4th City Wil lwe see more?-Planet Ant

In this wild real estate market, many home buyers are waiving property inspections in order to get the house they want.  We can pretty much guarantee you won't do that after listening to today's episode.Emily Burnett will soon take over her family's business, Journey Property Inspections.  She joins us today with her fiancé, Anton Britting.We start with the basics - what's involved with a home inspection and why do you need one?  As Lisa points out, many buyers spend 10 or 20 minutes in a home before  writing an offer.  It's crucial to take a deep dive before making the biggest investment of your life!Our guests talk about everything from sewer line scopes to infrared cameras to drone cameras for roofs, to radon detection.Of course, we had to ask Emily and Anton about some horror stories - and how they've saved home buyers from disasters.  Here's a teaser:  mold and indoor waterfalls.We also learn about their hobbies - Emily does improv comedy at Planet Ant, and Anton is a competitive foot bag, or hacky sack player!More:JPI Website: https://www.journeypropertyinspections.com/Phone: (248) 914-5487Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyinspections/Connect with our hosts:Trish Carruth from The Personal Jeweler - https://www.thepersonaljeweler.com/Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/Lisa Bibbee from Keller Williams - http://soldbylisab.com/ 

This episode , welcome to the show, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, the very talented & funny Myles De Leeuw. We have a great conversation about growing up in the arts, classes, putting on productions, her role on the Planet Ant farm team, The Deep End Sketch Comedy Group, and the craziest story about a tree going thru her house! She answers the UnSanctioned 7, and we have an amazing conversation about creating art. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ring Ring Click Podcast Ep. 1: One if by Tooth, Three if by Teehee Special Guest: Brent Medaugh (Bio below) Actor and improviser hailing from Detroit, Michigan. Acting credits include principal roles in feature films "Morning, Noon, and Night", & "Warpath", the award-winning short film "Void", as well as co-star of the Planet Ant production "Dirty Dishes". Member of the improv troupe called Advanced House of Pancakes. Improvised and Fictionalized by co-hosts and producers Brian Titus (Dirk) & Dylan Coakley (Del) Visit our website at www.ringringclick.com Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/ringringclickpodcast Visit our socials: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok *Please don't forget to rate and review us! Thanks for your support.

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: youtube.com/hanksinatrajr Today, we will be featuring CinemaEpoch, a U.S. based video production company that specializes in not being good at what they do. But first, we head to the Planet Ant Theater in Michigan to check out their new-ish variety show. I'm not going to say it sucks, but it does. Plus, we check back in on our buddy Harrison and his public access show Topic Time! Buckle up, Toilet Ducks! Twitter: @toiletdotshow Web: www.toilet.show

Thanos Flopadopalos is just like any other cyclops: he is a being with feelings and dimension and overflowing with administrative talent but people can't get over his name. Can a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Jack has a new venture. Grem deletes the easy way out. Lilith can't stay.⁣ ⁣ This week's special guest is Allen Smock! Allen is a member of Da Bureau, an improv and sketch comedy troupe that performs every Sunday at Go Comedy! in Ferndale, Michigan, and every Thursday at Planet Ant in Hamtramck, Michigan. They've also recorded a comedy album that you can listen to at gocomedy.bandcamp.com. For more information about Da Bureau, go to dabureauofimprov.com for a calendar of events and more! ⁣ ⁣ You should also check out Allen's character and setting generator! It's a nifty website that will give you just the suggestion you're looking for. You can also follow Allen on Twitter at @theallensmock.⁣ ⁣ Links to this episode and more in the comments below!

The special correspondence is about to pay off. All the way from Hollywood, California! The guys meet the one and only Stanlie Q.-Brick. Blucipher is chill this week. Stanlie Q.-Brick Jr. was played by the one and only Matt Wixon, the musical wonder! Check him out live at https://www.planetant.com/ (Planet Ant) for music and variety. Thomas Luge was played by Alex Bozinovic. Check out Alex's other podcasts https://linktr.ee/burtselleckpod (The Burt Selleck Podcast) and https://linktr.ee/lunchpilled (Lunchpilled Podcast). Walter Allen Lincoln Klay was played by Tim Den Otter. Lil Dickie was played by Mike Bobbitt. You can listen to his other podcast https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/truthcast/you-made-me-watch (You Made Me Watch ). Check out the great TRUTH videos Tim Den Otter produces at: https://www.youtube.com/thetruthcast Here's the central hub for all your http://truheroism.com/ (TRUTH) needs: http://truheroism.com/ Art by Mark Rudolph: http://markrudolph.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Today's guest is Pete Jacokes: Detroit area actor, improviser, and secret technoseer! Check out special guest Pete Jacokes in the new Planet Ant original comedy "White Out!" opening this Friday @ 8pm! For more info, visit: https://planetant.com A live adventure story written by AI and humans — and YOU! GPT Model used this episode: NovelAI's Euterpe V2 (Fairseq 13b) Join our Discord and submit your own story prompts that might be used in a future episode: https://discord.gg/7r7sgKZ ★ Support AIPDcast: https://anchor.fm/aipd/support ♦ Follow on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/aipd ♦ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/aipd69 ♦ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7r7sgKZ ♦ Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/aipd69 Music ◇ J

Bart has been dealing with an entity that takes over his body and makes him do and say awful things. Let's just say it's really starting to h*ck things up for everything he's got going on. Lilith is practicing her patience. Jack has some training to share. Grem is hiring away. ⁣ ⁣ This week's special guest is stand-up comic @Bart Dangus! Bart has performed all over the US and Canada, but @The Independent Comedy Club in Hamtramck, Michigan holds an extra special place in his heart. The Independent Comedy Club is Planet Ant's dedicated stand-up room run by comics, for comics, and home for the most talented up-and-coming comics in Detroit and beyond. Find out more by going to https://www.planetant.com/theindependent?fbclid=IwAR1nwYstMwST-Csh-6zsLxVNbwpa7bQsqMtdIPxN3R6SYC6IR31G7GB60Hc (https://www.planetant.com/theindependent) ⁣ ⁣ Bart is also the co-host of the @Big Time Garbage Podcast, a hangout-simulator podcast turned live stream. You can listen to the podcast on your favorite casting app and watch their live streams on Twitch http://twitch.tv/bigtimegarbage?fbclid=IwAR1eyNyCG4JkbKfOVHKvZlKlmfgO46eG2QE9AInP0theb0ASQDlpyU4jkAw (http://Twitch.tv/bigtimegarbage) .⁣ ⁣ You can find this episode and others on our website, but don't forget you can still listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite casting platform: deadwavesradio.com⁣ ⁣ We've got merch and it's straight from The Nexus: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbubble.com%2Fpeople%2FThe-Nexus%2Fshop%3Fasc%3Du%26fbclid%3DIwAR1C0Dh3XCfCq1CGZN--A7OpwMPr1hPdQ_YQ97ooKXFLiF7KTstfg_9ZsDE&h=AT2MhuiYpuHDTdXjLrF3fx9hNBxLsLdugZSNqbvQuAP-8Tjns7uzBQD9Zqm_u6-AyfubQURl70wBkiNjAACrP1J_Wsx8HMEcXex2nRG-hTbmrx7MAIW1H4AllWI0Fvbq7nuFiGwv0qvEvoWLAUn1Nd8SyvE (https://www.redbubble.com/people/The-Nexus/shop?asc=u)⁣ ⁣ Want to support the show and get some stuff in return? Consider joining our Patreon for sneak peeks, bonus content, and more! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Fdeadwavesradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0HqFdGgEIfoxT-VLGllrYnNmr7utBJcW7DbuP1AzIl51Jt9FTKmfTXnG4&h=AT2MhuiYpuHDTdXjLrF3fx9hNBxLsLdugZSNqbvQuAP-8Tjns7uzBQD9Zqm_u6-AyfubQURl70wBkiNjAACrP1J_Wsx8HMEcXex2nRG-hTbmrx7MAIW1H4AllWI0Fvbq7nuFiGwv0qvEvoWLAUn1Nd8SyvE (patreon.com/deadwavesradio)⁣ ⁣ #improvpodcast #improvgroup #improvisor #detroitimprov #puremichigan #deadwaves #improvised #paranormal #podcast #makedetroitstrangeagain #2spooky4tv #ghoul #militia #doritos #bigbaby #spells #2ghoul4skool #porthole #improvcomedy #michiganimprov #detroitmichigan #detroitcomedy #midwestimprov #midwestcomedy #comedy #parody #advice⁣

Tom Novik joins to talk about moments of epiphany in Improv when something about the magic and mystery of how it works just clicks. Tom has been performing, coaching, and teaching in the metro Detroit area since 2013. When he isn't doing real estate, he's either planning his next meal or thinking about the appropriate time to put up Christmas stuff. Tom is a founding member of AWOL Theater Co. and half of the long-running duo Listen Stupid. He is currently teaching classes at Go Comedy, and working on a new scripted show with Maggie O'Reilly set to open next year at Planet Ant.

Episode Notes In this episode, Julia, Katie, and Mary Beth each came with a list of their tip top favorite moments in women's sports in 2020 and take turns sharing. Call it what you want - best of, highlights, recap, catching up our new fans…but #thisis2020. No spoilers, but the girls do not mention golf once. (Come for us golf stans!!!) Also, this is the first episode part of the Planet Ant podcast network!!!! We love Planet Ant and we're psyched to be here. Like and subscribe, like and subscribe! Recorded on Jan 9, 2021

Margaret Edwartowski joins to talk about playing grounded in Improv. We talk about living in the world of the character during a scene, trusting your creations, and how some of the biggest laughs can come from serious moments. More about Planet Ant Theater: https://www.planetant.com/ Find 'Hey Gurrrl' Streaming on Planet Ant's FB and YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/planetantdet https://www.youtube.com/user/PlanetAn...

The tales of two Mikeys. Mike McGettigan joins Michael to discuss recreational drugs, treating our bodies poorly in quarantine, and the pressure of keeping things active with Planet Ant during these crises. In our #AskMDVH segment we address life's greatest questions like "could you squeeze an apple until it explodes" and "how do you not scare your significant others to death." Mike also gets quizzed on obscure musicals in our game segment! Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Darren Shelton returns to the show to discuss his new gaming channel and the future of Planet Ant! Then, doll-come-to-life discusses her bucket list and smashes some Tito's Vodka. Also, folk-punk aficionado Silaus Rainbaulm goes on a crusade against Green Day. Credits: Darren Shelton, Sarah Wilder, Mike McGettigan Funds and Charities to Support: The NAACP Legal Defense Fund - https://www.naacpldf.org/ The Trevor Project - https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout The Bail Project - https://bailproject.org/ National Bail Fund Network - https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory Black Lives Matter - https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Director of The Detroit Musical, Shawn Handlon, joins us on the show to discuss how the show has changed throughout its several iterations, and to break down his history with improv and Planet Ant! Then, full-time mommy, Trisha Oshinsky stops in to discuss the difficulties of being a stay-at-home mother, and tells us about her favorite commercials! Also, we share a glimpse into a taste testing at Richard's Farms! Credits: Shawn Handlon, Caitlyn Shea Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH "Richard's Farm” Credits: Performed by: Lauren Duprey, Ray Duprey, Michael Duprey Audio Attributions: "Bozza, Duettino for Two Bassoons" by Grossman, Ewell, Grainger via FreeMusicArchive.org "Meat Drop.wav" by GreenFireSound via Freesound.org The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Jared Scott Morin, the new Artistic Director of Planet Ant, joins us on the show to discuss their journey with performing arts and their plan for the upcoming theatrical season of Planet Ant. Then, Oval Reddingboxer sets the record straight about whether or not they are a popcorn mogul. Then, another update on Michael's cousin Eddie and on if he will ever find his way home! Credits: Jared Scott Morin, Lauren Duprey Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH “Eddie Update in Orlando” Credits: Performed by: Ray Duprey, Lauren Duprey, Michael Duprey Attributions: “LS34261HK_Playground.mp3" by Kevin Luce via via Freesound.org The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We go live once again at the Ant Hall! Singer-songwriter Carmel Liburdi returns to the show to perform some new songs ahead of her new album release. Ana Gómez of the Planet Ant original adaptation "As They Like It" discusses merging theatre and drag to bring a whole new spin to the Bard's classic. Also, Dr. Spookers terrorizes us and tells us stories of reanimating the dead. Credits: Carmel Liburdi, Ana Gómez, Dan Tice Attributions: "Can't Get Close" by Carmel Liburdi "Hell's Bathroom Floor" by Carmel Liburdi Find Carmel Liburdi on the Web: Bandcamp: https://carmelliburdi.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carmel-Liburdi Find Ana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floatinganacloud/ Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Planet Ant Incubator Podcast is a new show from Planet Ant that features 6-episode runs of creative podcasts commissioned specifically for the Incubator! The host of the inaugural Incubator showcase: Justin Vieira of Ambient Improv joins us to discuss his history with improv and to lead Michael and co-host Lauren Duprey in a round of Ambient Improv! Then, Supernatural True Crime Podcaster Asland Archibald investigates some paranormal happenings from our lives. Finally, we hear the harrowing tale of the Feces Phantom! Credits: Lauren Duprey, Justin Vieira, Nick Latimer Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH “Ambient Improv” Segment Credits: Ambient background provided by https://freetousesounds.com/ “The Feces Phantom” Credits: Written by: Lauren Duprey Edited by: Michael Duprey Performed by: Raymond Duprey, Lauren Duprey, Michael Duprey Music and SFX Credits: "Ambience, Creepy Wind, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org “Large Earthquake” by LoafDV of Freesound.org "Moaning of the Dead, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Darren Shelton is the proprietor of the Ghost Light and Executive Director of Planet Ant. He joins us this week to talk about the talent in Detroit and how to manage a chaotic lifestyle when you love certainty.

Playwright, Actor, and Executive Director of the BoxFest Festival, Kelly Rossi, joins us on the show to discuss her upcoming show at Planet Ant called “He Said Yes.” We also discuss the evolution of BoxFest. Then, free-spirited home-trained therapist Khat Brigggs (yes, 3 Gs) stops by to promote her new book “The Three P's of Prosperity.” Credits: Kelly Rossi, Claire Babala Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Planet Ant Theatre has been around for 25 Years! In those 25 years they have put on countless scripted and improv shows, expanded to and built a huge brand new theatre and bar, started a Podcast Network, and so much more! In this special episode we celebrated at the 25th Anniversary party by welcoming the ghost of Louie the Cat, former theatre cat of the Planet Ant, as well as Hamtramck Mayor (yes, really) Karen Majewski! Then... we're interrupted by a spooky(?) guest! Credits: Caitlyn Shea, Karen Majewski, Andy Reid Find MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is a member of the Planet Ant Podcast Network: Find Planet Ant Podcasts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetAntPodcasts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetAntPods Or at the website: https://planetantpodcasts.com/ Intro Theme: “Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Anthony Douglas and Sam Meier of the upcoming Planet Ant production CAMPTASTIC! join us on the show to discuss their different upbringings, meeting for the first time, and the process of writing and performing in a show for the first time. Also, The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is invaded by The Gay Agenda as Brant and Trant themselves take over!Credits: Anthony Douglas, Sam MeierAttributions:“Lovely Maria” by Aislinn“Fancy Cocktails are the Best” by The Underscore OrkestraSFX:Outside & Courtroom Ambiance: http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/Whoosh: "Bamboo Swing, B17.wav" by InspectorJ of Freesound.orgGavel: zerolagtime and C-Span via Freesound.orgGroovy Game Theme: https://freesound.org/s/370291/Intro Theme:“Don't Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000Interlude Song:“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Homemade Bangs — Halina Matt, Charlie Matt, Ellie Warner, Brendan McCarthy, Erica Vitkin and Jake Russell — visit the After Improv Podcast this week to talk about the form that helped them win the Versus long form tournament at Planet Ant. While plugging their current eight-week run at the Ant Hall on Thursday nights, the group reveals the origins of their Duran Duran-influenced name, confesses which members have been arrested (hint: the majority), we learn how many offspring the Matts actually have, Tony refers to Erica as Krista for some reason, two members reveal they don't have middle names and so much more happens * Dubbed * Versus * Milo lower * Halina's story * Charlie likes to party * That's a woman * Warner's picture * Arresting questions * Brendan the clown * Charlie's arrest * Erica/Krista's odyssey * Charlie in motion * Erica detained * Donut holes * Jake joins * The Farnsworth * Charlie's Hovitch impression * Heather's travels * John's face * Reveiwpacalpyse Now * Jake and Jim watch wrasslin' * Fact of the week * Junk food John * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Jen Hansen, this week's guest on the After Improv Podcast, is a longtime improvisor and resident artist at Go Comedy!, a member of Human Amusements and co-stars in the upcoming Planet Ant student sketch show Maddie and Maggie's Torture Circus. She's also an example of why kindness counts and a big reason why this podcast exists at all. Tony explains why, then Jen talks about her journey to the stage, including how she never intended to be a performer, her mother pranking her and her brother at the cemetery every Halloween, working at haunted houses, sneaking into the former Second City training center in Novi for stealth rehearsals, why she took a break from improv and how improv made her a better writer. All this, and so much more: Kindness counts * Writing first * Comical beginnings * Not the performing type * The cemetery prank * Prank calls * College-go-round * One degree of Jen * Old haunts * Second City * Hayden's hand * Make it real * First * Novi! * Kevin McDonald * What a character * Better writing through improv * Breakin' * Fibromyalgia * Snapchat * Maddie and Maggie's Torture Circus * Favorite sketch * Transmissions From The Darkside * Heather's feelings * John's face * Fact of the week * Farm Team * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

The latest Planet Ant process show, “Annamals,” is playing RIGHT NOW, and the cast and director visit the After Improv Podcast this week to discuss the show they wrote and staged in just five weeks. Fun fact: Host Tony Augusty is in the cast. Join him, Jaclynn Cherry, Annelyse Miller, Maggie O'Reilly, Jim Rimmel, Dan Tice, stage manager Nick Boulahanis and director Dave Davies as we talk about the process of “the process,” from auditions to opening night. No spoilers, so listen, then buy your ticket for “Annamals” today at planetant.com! *Meet the cast *History of the process *Auditioning and casting *Improvising *Trust the process *Jaclynn is here! *Recording and transcribing *Beating up the script *Kill your darlings *Bringing it all together *Does this make sense? *Higher authority *Blocking and book *Italian *Bad meaning bad *Opening night *Silent night *Cardboard star *Farmer Tim *Catsanova *Shameless plugs *Tangerine *Car accident *John might quit *Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

We wrap up the season with Friendsgiving II, our annual live episode where we bring back guests from past seasons and see what they're up to. Coming to you from the Ghost Light Hamtramck, we talk to its proprietor, Darren Shelton and talk about his family's history with Planet Ant, and how he got involved with the group buying renovating the Ant Hall and his journey to owning his own business. Then we catch up with our guests of seasons past — and book a guest we never thought would say yes. All this, and more: Heather-Tony tiff * Darren Shelton * Bryan counterpoint * Ghost plans * AquaDarren * Audra Jantz * Ashley Davis * Tom Schultz and Amber Barker * Mitch Haba * Mike McGettigan * Jim's tuxedo * Jason Petterson * Emily Englehart, Chris Fortin and Sarah Rose * Adrian Johnston * Rapiversary * Scott Icenogle * Tim Lally * Grand Andy finale * The Hal-y Grail * Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

This week, Planet Ant home team member, writer, teacher, director and actor Lauren Bickers visits the After Improv Podcast. Lauren, a recent Wilde Award and ham winner, talks about how an interest in sketch comedy led her to improv. She also recounts traveling the country selling magazines, dislocating her knee trying to be funny, the writing and directing processes and how she develops her memorable characters. All this, and more: Debt update * Wilde times * Ham fisted * Cincinnati kid * Fitting in * Barely collegiate * Acting * Mags * Dislocated * Jam bombing * On time * Writing * Teaching * Dicky students * Jammin' * Getting direct * DCP * Character development * Little dreams * Heather's plugs * Job updates * Tony and Jake review “The Magic Negro and Other Blackness” * Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Colony Fest 2016 is in books, and the After Improv Podcast crew is here to give you the complete rundown. Special guests Audra Jantz, Joe Jakubowski and Mitch Haba sit in as we talk to some of the finalists of Planet Ant's annual improv tournament, play clips from the finals, address behind-the-scenes controversies and interview the winners. Plus we talk about the closing of 7 Brothers and the roast of its owner, George. And more: * Mitch-haps * Tuesday * Wednesday * It's Brother and Son * Missing brother? * Thursday * Friday * Breaking the third wall * The finals * Donate! * The roast * Heather's feelings * Don't Think Twice movie review * Fact of the week * Job update * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Joe Jakubowski, Mitch Haba and Audra Jantz, three-fourths of the writing team behind “With Extra Onions,” the latest Planet Ant student sketch show, visit the After Improv Podcast this week. The trio talks about the process of writing and producing the show and how it differed from what we went through doing the same thing. Best part — you still have time to check out the show this weekend. But listen to this first! * Variations on a theme * Meet the writers * Audra plays * An onion by any other name * The process * An established municipality * Jell-O wrestling * Dirextor * The actors * Auditions * Casting

Improvisor, teacher, writer, stage manager and Go! Comedy head chef (really) Pete Jacokes visits the After Improv Podcast this week. Pete talks about how getting unaccepted from college led him to improv, nagging his way onto the Planet Ant home team, being fired multiple times -- sometimes from the same business -- getting fired from seven jobs at once, dancing with his wife at her first wedding, why he hates watching improv, sleepwalking and if he's really as grumpy as he sometimes appears. Check it out! * Bad knees * The Family Jacokes * Son of a referee * Unaccepted * Improv nerd * Planet nag * Stealing Suzie * The Inferno * Teaching * Hate-love * Boo-ha ha * Go! Comedy * Head chef * “Who is that?” * The horrors of barprov * Worst show ever * Stage managing 101 * Hate to watch * The write stuff * Pete hates the gang * Gruff enough * Go! sketch vs. Ant sketch * PJ * Human Amusements * The future * Jimmy John's * Heather's feelings * Fact of the week * Play us in * Attack of the anxiety * Sleepwalk with me * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Joe Hingelberg and Travis Pelto met in their improv club in high school and have been best friends ever since. Both members of the Go! Comedy resident cast and the Planet Ant home team, the duo visits the After Improv Podcast this week in the first of a two-part interview. Joe and Travis set a podcast record for shout-outs and talk about how their high school improv experience built up their egos a little too much, how they were humbled, pretending to be long-lost pals in Kohl's, how they support each other's successes without getting jealous, and so much more: Mr. Brun's Improv Club * Forever 15 (and 14) * Because we can * In the style of commedia dell'arte * The young ones * The educator acid school aide test * Man of the cloth * Go Broncos! * Mr. Natural's * Mongolian Barbecue * Well, look who it is * Competition * Novi! * Bombing in the Inferno * Meeting Pete Jacokes and Mike McGettigan * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Planet Ant founding member Margaret Edwartowski comes even more correct in Part II of our two-part interview. Margaret talks about her work with Y Arts and the Detroit Creativity Project, bad habits in improv students that drive her crazy, her biggest epiphany in improv, what it takes to make the Planet Ant home team, why the home team has changed up their sets lately and what it's like teaching improv in kid jail. * I'm not improv-ing * Stoppers vs. Watchers * Bad Habits * Character lesson * Her call * J.B. Interrupts * Rut of course * The Detroit Creativity Project * Novi * Mama Cass * The future of the Planet * Face the music * Heather's look * J.B. is outside? * Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Planet Ant founding member and home team leader Margaret Edwartowski visits the After Improv Podcast this week and comes correct like you wouldn't believe. Margaret reveals she's never taken an improv class and talks about her Second City days, doing improv on a cruise ship, the origin of Bill Murray's “Caddyshack” character, losing her temper during improv sets, playing racquetball with Keegan-Michael Key, how improv brought her and her then-future husband together and so much more in the first of a two-part interview: * In the beginning * Never has she ever * Thespian * Strike up the band * Favorite child * 7 Brothers * Second City * Boyfriend material * Come correct * Cruisin' * Bottle of Red * Accents * Saint McGettigan * Surprisingly straight * Rock stars * Joel Murray * The kid * Temper, temper * Garrett and Mark * Fear of an Ant Planet * Teaching * Alexander Technique * Racquetball * Katt Williams * “Fabulous” host * Writing * Working with Mike McGettigan

One of the gang's favorite improvisors, Planet Ant home team member Garrett Fuller, visits the After Improv Podcast this week. Garrett talks about the high school teacher who changed his life, crying on the way home from bad improv sets, why he loves Novi, missing a big moment in his best friend's life to do an improv set, bringing his 5-year-old twins to watch him perform, his Wayne County Lyfe video series and so much more: Garrett gets scouted * In Living Color * Second City * Garrett gets humbled * No jams, ma'am * Bombing * Novi! * Love and Improv * Twins at the Fjord Twins * Growing up Garrett * Wayne County Lyfe * Character studies * Moving on * Teaching * Heather's feelings * Job update * 400 subs! * Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Improvisor, middle school teacher and Planet Ant home team member Mark Sobolewski visits the After Improv Podcast this week. Mark talks about his face-altering plastic surgery, being sent to a gay conversion camp, and why he thinks his multiple masters degrees are all junk. Mark also doesn't hold back when talking about casting agencies and the Harold and reveals what part of his body he doesn't want you to touch. And more: * The Handsome Jim Harper * Our patron * Cruisin' * Stumps * Starting out * Plastic surgery * Camp Pray the Gay Away * School's in -- and in and in * Instagram and students * Mark's Yes-And moment * Career philosophy * Hands-off * Man head * Grounded and chairy * Hovitch pitch * The burrito of character * The theory of nothing * Mark's favorite improv * Stop pushing * Teach the children * Lightning round * Fact of the week • Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Improvisor and Planet Ant home team member Sean McGettigan visits the After Improv Podcast this week. Sean, known for his character work, talks about that, why he and his brother Mike are afraid to mess with their muscly middle brother Brendan, how Sean acted in a production with Jaimie Moyer when he was five and neither of them realized it, what famous actor he sounds like, what “abreact” means, and more! Check it out, and stick around at the end for a very special performance! * Jim and Heather are drunk, John is buzzed * Third of three * Don't mess with Brendan * Backyard improv * Mike McGettigan, evil tyrant * Sean McGettigan and Jamie Moyer, child stars * Krystal's Motor Town Cafe * Characters * Jim and Heather are drunk * Brendan is The Witcher * The Home Team * Growing up in Dearborn * Love is good * Bartender * Novi! * The Ed and Moe Show * No dishwashing in heaven * The Abreact * Who's Johnny? * Writing * Feel the Bern * Exclusive! * Gun control * Heather's feelings * Fact of the week * Bonus fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Local actress and perpetual energy source Brittany Michael visits the After Improv Podcast this week, fresh off her co-starring role in the “Monster Noises” Writing 5 sketch show at Planet Ant. Brittany talks about being 4 foot 10, getting kidnapped, being functionally illiterate until she was 13, fighting her way out of the special education system, and of course, why Middle Eastern restaurant owners give “bomb ass” Christmas presents. It's a wild ride, folks. Strap in. * Wayne State * To Catch a Brittany * Ethnic makeup * The quitting waitress * Great Christmas presents * Little package * Roma Cafe * Getting short shrift * Second City Chicago * The roommate * Acting spiteful * Jerry Springer * Improv is so scary * Is this live? * Probation * Tour guide at The Motown Museum * Ghost stories * Kidnapped! * Special ed * The student becomes the master * Illiteracy * Being Derrick May * Nudity * Monster Noises recap * Bittany's view of the group * The kiss scene * Job updates * Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

This week marks our first crossover episode, as Mitch Haba of the Woodwords Filmcast podcast visits the After Improv Podcast. Mitch, also an improvisor, talks about his podcast, studying film at MSU and his time as a script reader in Hollywood. Bonus: Mitch and the gang discuss an Oscar-nominated short film, which J.B. mistakenly thinks Mitch directed until well into the episode. Plus, the group prepares to audition actors for its sketch show at Planet Ant. * Netflix and chill * For the love of film * Rocky times in Boulder * Inspiration strikes * The dream changes * The comedy bug * Mitch's yes-and moment * Sketchy situation * You can't pay your bills with sex * Tinseltown reader * The good 'ol molten days * Woodwords Filmcast * Review: “World of Tomorrow” * Lent me your ears * The sketch show * Heather's story * Fact of the week * Beyonce meltdown * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

Detroit improvisor and teacher Bob Wieck stops by the podcast this week to make a very special announcement about Snow Day. He also talks about his arch-nemesis, who only exists in the world of this podcast — Mike McGettigan. Plus, McGettigan and Yar get into it in class. And more: *Tony questions Bob's Planet Ant cred *Snow Day! *The history of Snow Day *Bob's yes-and moment *Tony gets excited about Novi *Second City-phobia *Taking the leap *Bob's passion *Battleprov *Random shout-outs *Bob the teacher *Professor W versus McNeto *Don't be afraid *John can't say he's wrong *Heather's Writer's Blockonymous *Jim Harper, accent master *Shout-out to Baby Kozlowski *Job updates! *Pointless Theater *Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

It's the official opening of Season 5, meaning improv and sketch-writing classes have started up again at Planet Ant. This episode goes way off the deep end, so don't feel bad if you forget this is ostensibly a podcast about improv. Also, go look up the word “ostensibly” right now, otherwise you'll wonder about it the whole time you're listening to all the things we talk about: *Sourpusses? *J.B. graduates *Wooden bowtie *The Horton Diaries *The writing class has begun *Parodies *John the bullshitter *Masturbating to anime *Tony quits cold choked chicken *Jim and John plug their YouTube channel *J.B. sells the gang on board games *Everybody looks at J.B.'s belly button *Heather's hard times *Fact of the week *Jim puts a penny in his belly button *Everybody see Seance 13 * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty

The gang is back for a unprecedented fifth season and get back to basics. Heather Anonymous schools the group on her sex resume and acronyms. Everybody except Tony has job updates, and the group even does a little improv. And more: Fear not/ Beyond LGBT/ Heather Anonymous sex partner breakdown/ Jim the grocer/ John delivers/ Intern Anonymous/ Investing in death/ Special sex/ The gang does some improv/ Our sabbatical/ Class shows/ Self-review/ How to Write Funny/ Heather pranks Tony/ Warning: Jim Harper plans to shit on a Planet Ant teacher's car/ Jim is bored/ The myth of inspiration/ Jim the golfer/ Tony's porn sabbatical/ Heather's Creep of the Week/ LiveJournal Theater/ Heather Taxidermonymist/ We need to get rid of the body​​