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This episode is a fun twist. Alyssa Dineen of Style My Profile and Jennie Young of Burned Haystack Dating Method are back, but this time they're interviewing me. I'm in the hot seat as we dive into how their work completely shifted my experience re-entering the dating world, what I did differently this time, and how I met my partner, Ethan. I was done with dating. D.O.N.E. I was perfectly content on my own, independent and fulfilled. But I'm also human. I wanted love, connection, and partnership. What I wasn't willing to do was settle for anything less than something truly extraordinary. This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at what changed and what becomes possible when you lead with intention, use the right tools, and hold out for the real thing. Here's what else we discuss in this episode: Why I felt stuck in a dating loop for eight years and what finally shifted after interviewing and then working with Alyssa and Jennie (9:10) How intentional profile choices and using the Burned Haystack Method changed everything on the apps (11:51) Matching with my “needle”: Ethan's profile stood out with pink shorts, shared values, and genuine communication. And let's not forget those EYES!! (30:23) What it's been like to break all the so-called rules and build something secure, drama-free, and full of intention after years of doing the work (52:07) Learn more about Alyssa Dineen: With over 25 years of experience as a fashion editor, stylist, and art director, Alyssa established herself as a seasoned leader in the New York fashion world. In the past decade, Alyssa has also emerged as a pioneering figure in the online dating space. Her innovative approach combines her expertise in styling with her insights into dating, guiding clients on everything from personal presentation to effective communication with potential partners. As an acclaimed dating expert, Alyssa has been featured in The New York Times, Today Show, Goop, and Oprah Daily. She is also the author of The Art of Online Dating published by Harper Collins in 2021, which offers valuable strategies for success in online dating. You can find more information about Alyssa and Style My Profile's services at stylemyprofilenyc.com. Learn more about Jennie Young: Jennie Young is the creator of Burned Haystack Dating Method, a dating method grounded in applied rhetoric and feminist praxis. It is designed to combat many of the challenges of dating in a market that is too frequently mediated by misogynistic and patriarchal structures. She holds a Ph.D. in rhetoric and discourse studies from Case Western Reserve University and a satire writing certificate from Second City Chicago. Her work has been published in McSweeney's, Ms. Magazine, HuffPost, and others and covered by major media outlets such as The New York Times, Newsweek, RollingStone, and others. Resources & Links: Thank you to today's podcast sponsor: Wild PasturesSubmit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective Kate's Dating Profile (video)Blog post about deal breakers vs preferences  Episode 309: Online Dating After Divorce with Alyssa DineenStyle My Profile websiteAlyssa on InstagramAlyssa's Facebook Group Episode 317: Burned Haystack Dating Method with Jennie YoungJennie's website Jennie's Facebook Group Jennie on Instagram =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-325-they-helped-me-find-love-now-theyre-interviewing-me-about-it-with-alyssa-dineen-and-jennie-young/

This week on We Think It's Funny, Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Mike Glazer joins Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation you won't want to miss. From Mike's days at Second City Chicago during its iconic 50th anniversary to his work with CBS, truTV, High Times, and Rolling Stone-acclaimed live shows like Glazed, he brings stories and laughs from every corner of his career. The guys dive into everything from the early days of New York stand-up at Catch a Rising Star, to weed culture, Italian coffee cake obsessions, and plenty more —tune in and get ready to laugh.

Nick Johne is a beloved Canadian actor and improviser. We first met in 2017 at the Chicago "Yes, and Mental Health & Improv Conference" and did a podcast in 2018. After getting a degree in Microbiology he began his improv journey in Toronto and joined the Toronto Second City Troupe in 1991. He moved to Chicago to Second City Chicago where he taught and also in the Theater Department of DePaul University. He developed the Improv Anxiety classes at Second City. He has a daughter who is neurodiverse and that inspired him to develop a teach Improv for ASD. He is a "stay at home" and "chauffeur" for his daughter, Emma, a gifted vocalist. He and Second City faculty Lisa Bany, will return to the Orlando Center for Autism this year to teach Improv for Students on the Autism Spectrum.

Finding a partner after divorce can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. This week's guest, Jennie Young, suggests a bold alternative - burn the haystack. Jennie is the creator of Burned Haystack Dating Method, a method grounded in applied rhetoric and feminist praxis, designed to push back against the toxic norms built into many modern dating platforms. In this episode, Jennie shares practical, no-nonsense strategies for using dating apps more intentionally, treating them as tools (not lifelines), turning off notifications, and yes, burning the haystack. We also explore the common rhetorical patterns many men use on apps and how to recognize and respond to them when they show up. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that puts you back in control of your dating life, no algorithm required. Here's what else we get into, in this episode: How Burned Haystack Dating Method came to be and the story behind its name (5:22) The 10 essential rules that make up the Burned Haystack Dating Method (13:06) What critical discourse analysis actually is and how it can help you navigate dating apps with confidence (37:10) The rhetorical red flags to look out for, like “Test and apologize,” “Are you my mother?” and “Where were you on January 6th?” (38:58) Learn more about Jennie Young:  Jennie Young is the creator of Burned Haystack Dating Method, a dating method grounded in applied rhetoric and feminist praxis. It is designed to combat many of the challenges of dating in a market that is too frequently mediated by misogynistic and patriarchal structures. She holds a Ph.D. in rhetoric and discourse studies from Case Western Reserve University and a satire writing certificate from Second City Chicago. Her work has been published in McSweeney's, Ms. Magazine, HuffPost, and others and covered by major media outlets such as The New York Times, Newsweek, RollingStone, and others. Resources & Links: Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Wild Pastures Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025 Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective Jennie's website Jennie's Facebook Group Jennie on Instagram Jennie on Bluesky Jennie on LinkedIn Episode 309: Online Dating After Divorce with Alyssa Dineen DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. Episode Link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-317-burned-haystack-dating-method-with-jennie-young/

LaNisa Renee Frederick is an award-winning actor, writer, content creator & voiceover artist based in Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/lanisafrederick/ The comedic powerhouse has exploded on the screen playing opposite Adam Samberg in BROOKLYN 99, YOUNG SHELDON, THE GOLDBERGS, and in the Emmy award-winning A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW.  Frederick honed her craft in Chicago, working and training at The Second City Chicago, performing on stages across the country including, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, and Woolly Mammoth. She has also worked on stages in Europe and Southeast Asia receiving international acclaim. LaNisa is the co-creator of Hashtag Booked. The groundbreaking Instagram sketch series which started in 2018 with co-creator Danielle Pinnock, examines the joys and heartaches of being an actress of color in the entertainment industry. ​Hashtag Booked's content has reached millions of views and has received national acclaim from media outlets including Forbes, Essence Magazine, and CNN. A commercial queen, Frederick has been in over 60 national commercials working alongside celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Queen Latifah, and Amy Poehler.   In addition, she is the voice behind the mic on several animations including Nickelodeon's BABY SHARK, Netflix's ADA TWIST, and Apple TV's INTERUPTING CHICKEN. Her video game work includes LEAGUE OF LEGENDS, WALKING DEAD, and most notably voicing “Syd” in CALL OF DUTY-MODERN WARFARE. As a writer LaNisa has become the true multi-hyphenate. She is a writer on a new Disney JR. animation and is in development for several shows. Including an adult animation that she co-created and a semi-biographical TV show chronicling her time raised in a doomsday cult.  Passionate about education, she has taught in both traditional and non-traditional education settings, curating arts-based programming for underserved student populations, including incarcerated students, recently-released youth, and students with severe cognitive disabilities. Frederick's training at the Steppenwolf Theatre exposed her to the guidance of industry powerhouses such as Amy Morton, Sheldon Patinkin, and K. Todd Freeman. She is moreover a proud graduate of Loyola University (Chicago, BA) and the University of Essex (UK, MA). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/support

LOL-eros! This is a very special episode of Latinos Out Loud, recorded at WBCR, the CUNY Brooklyn College radio station, and it was produced by some of the students of @RachelLaLoca's Advanced Radio and Podcasting class! Shout out to them (they just got closer to getting an A in the class LOL)! On this episode, Rachel connected virtually with Co-creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer and Co-star of the hit NBC comedy series “Lopez vs. Lopez, Mayan Lopez! The two Latinas chatted about their improv and sketch comedy training, Mayan being an alum of Second City Chicago and Rachel being an alum of UCB NY, and the representation (or lack thereof :/) of Latinas in that field of comedy training, as well as how that training is utilized in Mayan's performances on set. She also shared what it's like to work with her father, the iconic, George Lopez on this, the second season of the HILARIOUS TV show. Rachel was lucky enough to see a live taping of the show while out in LA a few weeks back, and recounts the incredible wit and flawlessness in watching the Lopez Vs. Lopez action LIVE. Mayan is killing it right now, having just served as a guest judge on Rupaul's Drag Race! ABOUT LOPEZ VS LOPEZ Once-estranged father and daughter George and Mayan navigate dysfunction, reconnection, and all the headaches and joy in between as they make up for lost time like only they can. With George back in the picture, he can always be counted on to provide Mayan with some unconventional parenting advice about her son Chance — while saving a few lighthearted barbs for her boyfriend, Quinten, for good measure. Then there's George's ex-wife, Rosie, who hasn't quite forgiven him. In the end, the Lopez clan gets by with a little drama, a lot of love, and a lifetime of laughter. The cast includes George Lopez, Mayan Lopez, Selenis Leyva (former guest of LOL! [ep. 393, link below] ), Matt Shively, Brice Gonzalez and Al Madrigal (former guest of LOL [ep. #270, link below]. ep 393 Selenis Leyva OUT LOUD https://pod.link/1330248548/episode/10adb102232f3b61dd48fd8b486b4326 ep 270 Al Madrigal Talks About Morbius  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinos-out-loud/id1330248548?i=1000556217019 Follow Mayan @mayanlopez Follow Rachel @RachelLaLoca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a great conversation with comedian Mike GlazerOriginally from St. Louis, MO, Mike Glazer is an entertainment juggernaut with extensive credits including appearances at the 2023 NHL Awards, HBO's Night of Too Many Stars (earning an Emmy nomination), Comedy Central, and Food Network's Worst Cooks In America. Glazer's live shows, which consistently sell out, have been praised as "the most promising show in LA" by Rolling Stone and hailed as an "instant classic" by High Times magazine, who also recognized him as one of the "Most Influential People in Cannabis" in 2021. Mike Glazer's portfolio extends to high-profile events like the Outside Lands Festival, SXSW, and the immensely popular BuzzFeed series, High Guys, with over 100 million views. His comedic genius has shone on truTV's Billy on the Street and even at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival.As if his impressive resume wasn't enough, Mike Glazer has shared a smoke session with the legendary Snoop Dogg, has cooked alongside Gordon Ramsay, attended culinary school, worked at Second City in Chicago, PA-ed for the Late Late Show upon arriving to LA, wore the Left Shark Super Bowl costume while being interviewed by John Mayer and clinched a gold medal as a roller hockey goalie with Team USA.Now, he's set to release his debut comedy special Life Rules! Mixtape Vol 1., alongside the release of his newest limited podcast series Life Rules! and a national tour to support (starting at SXSW's Sharpie event which he's hosting and making its way back to the Comedy Store in Los Angeles). With wild stories from all layers of his life (his grandfather worked for Al Capone!), Glazer is truly an enigma within the industry. His philanthropic passion is as strong as his devotion to comedy. Over the years he has raised money for the Missouri Wildlife Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, the Downtown Women's Center in LA and helped coordinated a ‘letters to Santa' program with Second City Chicago which helped deliver the Christmas present requests of children less fortunate in the Chicago-area community. Most importantly, he is dedicated to normalizing the stigma behind mental health (especially in men), as he is a diagnosed Manic Bi-Polar and grew up with Schizophrenia in his immediate family. His additional hobbies include hockey, cooking, Al-Anon, sneakers, hip-hop, basketball, Eskrima (martial arts), bowling, weightlifting and hiking. He is currently Los Angeles-based.

Gillian Bellinger is a beloved improviser, teacher and actor. She founded the now thriving Misfit Improv and Acting School in Asheville, N.C. which just celebrated its one year anniversary. I had met Gillian during the pandemic with our mutual friend, Jay Sukow. We reconnected recently at the Sketch School with Marc Warzecha in Sketch 101 and I knew I wanted to know more about this very funny lady. We talk about growing up in Texas and how the improv bug got her. Gillian's resume is amazing. She has performed as an improviser and taught at Second City Chicago, Second City Hollywood, Westside Comedy Theater in Mission IMPROVable, Comedy Sportz. She is a SAG voiceover actor and has appeared in numerous commercials, TV and film. When asked why she named her new theater “Mifit” she told us. “A bit of a misfit lies in each of us. That unique part of our spirit that delights in play. We strive at Misfit to create that same kind of place, a place to belong, to connect, to create and be a misfit.” Gillian is a generous and brilliant person and I for one am looking forward to visiting her in Asheville! https://www.misfitavl.com

Today, we return to our conversation with “Abbott Elementary” creator and star, Quinta Brunson! On the heels of her historic Emmy wins, we discuss the guiding principles behind the series (6:02), its incomparable cast (9:41), and the show's personal connection to Quinta's upbringing in West Philadelphia (14:49). Then, we unpack her earliest comedic influences (19:21), performing in improv in college (26:31), and the solace she found in Second City Chicago (29:09). On the back-half, Quinta reflects on moving to Los Angeles at twenty-three (33:27), the feelings of alienation that followed (35:02), and the Comedy Store performance that irrevocably altered her course (36:55) and brought her to Abbott Elementary (46:56). To close, she shares her hopes for the years to come (51:00). For questions, comments, or to join our mailing list, reach me at sf@talkeasypod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy Journey-Woman Rose Abdoo (Gilmore Girls, Hacks, Second City Chicago) talks SCTV, and also shares memories about what it's like touring with Chris Farley, being in the cast of The Happy Happy Good Show and being in the Canadian TV show SCTV Live which was an attempted reboot of SCTV. 

Featuring [Jessica Mitolo, Mo Phillips-Spotts & Andrew McCammon]   Not everybody gets a chance to be a part of something that's much more bigger than them, and for the few that do… they quickly learn that no matter how ecstatic or mesmerized you are of the accomplishment, that feeling will immediately go away and it will be replaced by responsibility and a sense of camaraderie. Even though it's not like any other job, you can't help but to loose yourself in the day to day and get use to something you have long dreamt of.   In today's episode we hosted a bunch of talented comedians who visited Saudi for the first time all the way from The iconic Second City Chicago, Jessica Mitolo, Mo Phillips-Spotts & Andrew McCammon passed by the studio and we talked for an hour about comedy, improve and life for over an hour. We really hope you enjoy listening the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.   We would also like to tell you about or sponsor “Vibes Offices”, the best solution for co-working space… and our Mstdfr home since 2019.   If you're a business owner or an SME and looking for a community that can enables you and a space that would increase your productivity, Vibes definitely has a place for you… Also, what can be better than being our neighbor?   You are more than welcome to visit their website www.vibesoffices.com to know more… you can also follow their social media accounts at @VibesOffices   We would also like to thank the American Consulate in Jeddah for making this possible, and if you want to stay up to date with all their latest initiatives and events you can follow their social media accounts @uscongenjeddah

In this episode, Lisa chat with stand-up comic, Adam Martinez.  Adam started performing stand-up in Chicago in his mid-thirties, and even started taking improve at Second City Chicago, but before he could finish the program,  he soon found himself relocating, thanks to his wife's career, to Orange County, California. There he was able to continue his improv training at Second City Hollywood, while continuing perform stand-up in room throughout Southern California. Now, 8 years in, Adam is making a name for himself, perfecting his craft and teaching others to do the same. Adam shares with us some inspiration, words or wisdom and tips to help you become your best self onstage and off. Links:Follow the show on Instagram at @makingitafter40Follow Lisa Rodriguez on Instagram at @lisaroiriguezFollow Adam Martinez on Instagram at @adammartinezcomedyEdited by Hannah Parson @hkparMusic by Jeff Roi @jeff.roiSupport the Show:Help fund the show by following the link when you click on the heart below to "Buy me a Coffee".Support the showShow transcript available on the show website.

Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with SHARZAD KIADEH. SHARZAD KIADEH, a podcast host and YouTuber from California, will join us to discuss her shows, including "Not My Circle" and "FAM: For All Moms", as well as her outlook on life, raising kids, watching for the pratfalls of social media, and loving life!  FROM HER WEBSITE Sharzad is a host, podcaster and Youtuber known for being funny, honest and relatable. She has been creating, producing and hosting content for over 10 years. She has worked with some of the biggest online networks and has hosted shows on BravoTv, The Design Network and popular YouTube channels like Mixed Makeup, The Mom's View and Clevver Style. She currently hosts a conversation series called “Not My Circle.” Sharzad is a mom of 2, UCLA graduate and has studied improv at Second City Chicago and Groundlings in Hollywood. FROM HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I'm the creator of TWO human boys, I like to to host things, act, dance around my kitchen, have FUN and make people laugh. What can you expect on my channel!? So happy you asked! I like conversations, cooking and comedy. I guess I like words that begin with C. I'm also a very CURIOS person. C what I did there. Thank you for subscribing! Thank you for your support over the years. Thank you Thank you!  www.sharzad.com

There once was a legendary sex shop in Chicago. A place that not only provided pleasure to so many, but true and intimate sex education, with a real sense of community. If Cheers were an adult store, G Boutique would have been it. Dustin welcomes Sex Educator, Brand Director of Uberlube, and Former Owner of G Boutique, Cheryl Sloane to the show and the two talk about it all! From having a strong background in the theatre and Second City Chicago, to owning and operating a sex shop based around what people needed, instead of what she could sell them for 20 years. What were the moments that transformed her into a Sex Educator? How and when did she realize that she could make a real difference in people's lives? How did it all start? How did it all end? Will there be another G Boutique? All of these questions and more get answered in this episode, and Cheryl talks in depth about what she is up to now and why it's so important to everyone listening to this episode. Welcome to Episode 84.Watch the video version of the show on YouTubeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuCkOl_XummXVdu1t3XOuQFollow Cheryl SloaneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trixiedoll (@trixiedoll)Contact Cheryl Sloane cheryl@cherylsloane.comcheryl@uberlube.comWork with Cheryl Sloane http://cherylsloane.comCheck out Uberlubehttps://uberlube.comFollow UberlubeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uberlube (@uberlube)Follow the showInstagram: https://instagram.com/sexpartyfm (@sexpartyfm)Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexpartyfm (@sexpartyfm)Follow Dustin Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustinrybka (@dustinrybka)Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustinrybka (@dustinrybka)Sex Party with Dustin Rybka

Second City historian, playwright, author Jeffrey Sweet tells us about Second City Chicago, a notable SCTV cast rehearsal with Del Close, The Premise, Beyond the Fringe and the re-issue of his legendary oral history of Second City; Something Wonderful Right Away. 

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

Andrew Ritter taught improv and musical improv at Second City Chicago. We chatted about his introduction to musical improv with our mutual friend the brilliant Michael Descoteaux. One of his students was the musical improviser and artistic director of Boom Chicago, Stacey Smith He developed a children's show called, “The Greatest Story Never Told” In this show he invited the children in audience to come on stage, choose their own character and make up a story on the spot! He currently lives and teaches in Vermont and is the Creative Director/Writer/Voice Actor for The Gfulness APP, a unique meditation app that combines the concept of meditation and mindfulness with comedy based on the idea that laughter is the best medicine. Check it out at https://www.gfulness.com/ Enjoy this podcast! Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

In honor of Susan visiting Cleveland this weekend, I'm dropping this flashback to late 2021. I would like to introduce you the indomitable Susan Messing! Susan is an improvisation and comedy legend, who has performed and taught at iO, iO West, the Annoyance, The Second City Chicago and around the globe. Susan is also an instructor at DePaul University, the University of Chicago and the School at Steppenwolf. We talked about taking risks and how to move forward as improvisers, comedians and as people–to go toward that which is difficult. Give it a listen!

Winner of 2Northdown's New Act Competition 2022 John Tothill is bringing his highly-anticipated debut stand-up hour ‘The Last Living Libertine' to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performing at Pleasance Courtyard Below at 8.30pm throughout the festival.  Join John Tothill, the Last Living Libertine [citation needed], for his debut hour dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, full of exaggeration, emancipation and historical speculation. Performed by a gushing bon vivant (and Year 4 teacher), with an aptitude for flights of fancy and a revulsion for the mundane (specifically meal prep), let your cups overflow with this mix of cabaret and TEDTalk (aka stand-up comedy) featuring almost exclusively sleepover-style gossip. Come for the comedy; stay for the leopard print.  John says: “To bring my show to this, the last ever Edinburgh Fringe, means so much, not just to me but to my community (classically trained clarinettists who were in bottom-set PE and now teach English). Here I am, on my knees, begging you to pour yourself a glass of incredibly dry white wine (or very pale rosé, that's fine too) and come to my conventionally attractive, highly educational show all about pleasure, where crucially you will learn nothing, but for a moment you could forget everything.” John Tothill is an actor and comedian, who is now taking the UK comedy scene by storm having won 2Northdown's New Act Competition in 2022. John has performed at The Upright Citizen's Brigade in New York and Second City Chicago, as part of his sketch troupe.  This show is directed by and dedicated to the late Adam Brace.  -ENDS- JOHN TOTHILL: THE LAST LIVING LIBERTINE Venue: Pleasance Courtyard, Below Date & time: Weds 2nd to Sun 27th August (excluding 15th) at 8.30pm Duration: 60 minutes Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/john-tothill-the-last-living-libertine YOU CAN FIND MORE OF JOHN AT:  Web: https://campsite.bio/johntothill Instagram: @johntothill TikTok: @johntothill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gemma-louise-hirst/message

Episode 396."UNSTABLE"Actor/Comedian: Aaron Branch.You can currently find Aaron in "UNSTABLE" on Netflix. He is a very talented comedian, writer, actor and artist. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Comedy Writing and Performance. That same year, he was awarded the prestigious Bob Curry Fellowship in connection with the Second City Chicago and NBC Universal.Welcome, Aaron Branch.Monday Morning Critic: Instagram, TiKTok, YouTube and Facebook.www.imdb.com/title/tt12597724/www.mmcpodcast.comContact: Mondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

Ted Waltmire was a librarian, pianist and community musical director until his life completely changed in 2009 when he suffered a stroke and lost the ability to play the piano with his left hand. After many years of rehab therapies his friend Dale Galiniak who worked for him at the library suggested Improv. He had an “aha” moment when he realized that despite his continued physical limitations, he could play improv games. He jumped in with both feet and pursued classes at Second City Chicago and landed in a writing class. When his teacher learned his story he suggested that Ted write his life story, which became a musical directed by Jay Sukow and musical direction by Stephanie McCullough. Stephanie said about Ted, “He is such an impressive person. His musical abilities are outstanding." His story is inspiring to anyone, but especially people who have had similar life changes. We laughed and cried and I know you will love Ted as much as I do. Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

Welcome to The "For the Makers" Podcast where we interview artists on their journeys, inspirations, and processes and encourage you, the makers, to listen well and tell stories. Today's guest is Rachel Lind. Rachel is an actor/writer based out of NYC. Originally from the great Pacific Northwest, she grew up loving theatre and telling everyone about it through song and dance (whether they asked for it or not). She is the recipient of a KCACTF Irene Ryan Nomination, and has trained with The Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. Recent acting credits include Maria Rainer in The Sound of Music, The Baker's Wife in Into the Woods, and her solo shows I'm An Only Child and The Julie Andrews Tribute Show. As a writer, her credits include The Twilight Zoom with The Second City Chicago, her plays Taylor Swift at a Bar... and Men in Khakis, and several screenplays ready to be produced (Netflix, call me). On the side, Rachel loves coffee shop hopping, leading worship, and watching the Sandra Bullock filmography. Her goals are to be in one of the Knives Out films and to see Emily Blunt win the Oscar she so rightly deserves.  Rachel's socials: IG: @rachellindnyc Website: https://www.rachel-lind.com Seeded Productions, LLC: Visit our website to support us on Patreon: www.seededproductions.com And follow us on Instagram: @seeded_productions

We're honored to welcome back a friend of the show, Second City Chicago alum, and Batman aficionado, Bryan Andino. Together, we revisit James Gunn's vision for the DC Universe and AMC's theater-goer-screwing new tactic to drum up funds. All that, plus conspiracy theories on Hogwarts Legacy's early reviews and fallout from former fans. Cheers! *Beer of the Week* Sideward Brewing Co. Bone Eyed Czech Black Lager 0:00 Beer and Bryan Intro 3:43 DC Universe Revisit 38:44 AMC Plans To Charge For Preferred Seating 52:50 Hogwarts Legacy Reviews 1:05:39 F*** Hulk Hogan Forever 1:14:00 Cheers of the Week 1:24:00 Beer Review

Cheryl Sloane was literally raised at Second City Chicago since her mother, Joyce Sloane, was the beloved maternal powerhouse in the origins of The Second City. Joyce Sloane was the woman who found and nurtured such comedy giants as John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Chris Farley, and Bill Murray, She was described as a "den mother" to the actors and staff at this famed improv theatre. If someone needed a doctor, a lawyer, a wedding ring or to be bailed out of jail, Joyce was the person who made it happen. We also explore the last 20 years of Cheryl's life. She opened G-Boutique, an upscale women's shop where women could feel comfortable buying sexy lingerie and quality sex toys. Why lingerie? Well, Joyce Sloane always wore glamorous peignoirs. Cheryl thought everyone should have one. While owning the B-Boutique Cheryl consulted with physicians to explore sexual health and wellness for women. Since the store closed, Cheryl works in marketing and branding for Uberlube -, a silicone lubricant designed to enhance sex that has many uses including hair care. Joyce showed Cheryl to “always find the good in people” and that's how Cheryl has lived her life. The people whose lives she touched love her and by the end of this interview, so did I!

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

Rob talks to actor/comedian Carmen Christopher (FX's The Bear, Peacock's Killing It) about Second City/Chicago comedy scene, Kendrick Lamar's latest tour and playing football in High School.  IG Rob88Cantrell    

Damian Mason speaks on the two subjects he knows best: Business and Agriculture. Since 1994, he has spoken to over 2,400 audiences in all 50 states and 7 foreign countries. Damian is a graduate of Purdue University. He also studied comedy writing and improvisation at The Second City – Chicago. Damian is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the National Speakers Association. He is one of only 17% of NSA members worldwide to hold the Certified Speaking Professional designation. When he's not traveling for work, Damian can be found on his Indiana farm with his wife Lori or escaping from winter at their Arizona residence. DamianMason.com Damian on Twitter Damian on Linkedin Damian's Books. -------------------------------------------------- Buy BoBoLinks Here! One Earth Health Beef organ pills! RedHillsRancher.com My Patreon My Linktree --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ranching-reboot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ranching-reboot/support

We're back and we're kicking off Season 3 with two of our very favorite people in the whole world Laurence Collerd and Laurel Krabacher! We chat'n'prov about a belated Halloween, the weather, and upgrading your Tmobile plan to Verizon. You can catch Lawrence weekly at The Annoyance theater with his team Downpour opening for the incredibly talented and Improv is Dead alums, Superhuman!Check out Laurel Wednesday-Sunday at Second City Chicago in the ETC show Great AltercationsListen to Whitmer Thomas on SpotifyPerformers:Laurence Collerd (@lawrencecollerd)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead!

Thyroid disease strikes an estimated 20 million Americans. But despite its big health impact, the thyroid is a tiny, often misunderstood gland. In some cases, managing a thyroid condition can be challenging, almost like tracking a moving target. In others, a simple prescription controls symptoms. So it's no surprise that people are confused about recognizing and treating thyroid disease.   Today we are joined by Author, Master Coach, and Thyroid Expert Elle Russ. We talk all about the thyroid gland, how it brings on so many symptoms when it's disrupted, and Elle's own experience and how she reclaimed her health after years of struggling with it.   Elle Russ is a #1 bestselling author and master coach. She is a world-renowned thyroid health expert and thought leader on confidence. She graduated with a degree in Philosophy from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1995.    Elle Russ is the author of Confident As Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution – a book that has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. She is also the screenwriter of the award-winning documentary film Headhunt Revisited. She has been seen in Entrepreneur, Success Magazine, Podcasting Magazine, Mind Body Green, Prevention, and much more.   For a decade, Elle has been coaching people all over the world in a variety of areas. She helps clients materialize dreams and goals, improve their health, create better business and personal relationships, and assist them in becoming the best of whatever they are.   Elle is a seasoned podcaster, interviewer, and public speaker. For seven years, she hosted her mentor Mark Sisson's popular Primal Blueprint Podcast with 500+ episodes and 20 million downloads. In 2021 She launched The Elle Russ Show - created to inspire, educate, and motivate through guest interviews and solo episodes.   Elle began her writing career in sketch comedy at the world-famous comedy theater The Second City – Chicago. She was also the main company alumna of the renowned Acme Comedy Theater in Hollywood, where she wrote and performed in over 100 live sketch comedy and improv shows. Elle has appeared as an actress in TV and Film. Her writing resumé includes TV & Film scripts, books, speeches, and articles.   After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Elle was thriving in the corporate technology world until she sustained a repetitive strain injury to her hands and arms - leaving her rated 40% disabled by the state of California. Elle had to find a way to survive and thrive using her voice, a 20-year journey she details in Part 4 of her book Confident As Fu*k.    Learn more about Elle at: Website: https://www.elleruss.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elleruss/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/elleruss IG: https://www.instagram.com/_elleruss/   Listen to her podcast: https://www.elleruss.com/podcasts/the-elle-russ-show Show notes: [1:23] How did Elle start on what she does? [5:35] More about the thyroid gland and its functions [15:46] What could cause thyroid issues? [30:37] What are the mistakes people make that disrupt the thyroid, and how can they solve them? [43:14] Where to learn more about Elle [46:18] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Comedian, actor, best-selling author, and podcaster Alex Falcone joins me for an upbeat conversation about comedy, pop-culture, and what it means to be a modern man in 2022.  We get to hear about Alex's upbringing, the discovery of stand-up, some of his biggest successes to date (Portlandia, The Late Show with Steven Colbert, stand-up tours), and we get his valuable incites on finding your funny bone and learning what is funny by trial-and-error.  But first…  Top stories of the week:  -Russian batteries made from hog weeds. -Nobel Prize awarded to Physicists for research which suggests that reality is not “real” (quantum non-locality). -Flashback Report: 2006. MySpace mishap. Jeff Gets Expelled from High School.   More to enjoy:  —How a simple misunderstanding almost changed Jeff's life forever. —#MeToo. Where are they now? —Why did everyone want to bang sexy monsters in the 2011? —How Alex became a best-selling author of a teen romance novel. - And finally, the gloves come off when Alex expresses his feelings regarding the life and works of Justin Bieber. One thing is for certain, I Belieb.  This episode is special. I love comedy and comics. Just being around the comedy scene gets my motors running. It was an honor to hang with such a pro. Big thank you to Alex Falcone for being a wonderful guest and a huge thank you to Melissa Nesbitt for booking him.  Enjoy the show! Want more Alex Falcone? Website https://alexfalcone.ninja/ (AlexFalcone.ninja) https://www.instagram.com/alexfalcone/ (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_falcone?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc (TikTok) https://twitter.com/alex_falcone (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/alexfalcone (YouTube) News Links: Hogweed Batteries. Source: PV magazine. Accessed 10/14/2022. via: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/10/13/sodium-ion-battery-anode-made-from-toxic-hogweed/ (https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/10/13/sodium-ion-battery-anode-made-from-toxic-hogweed/) Nobel Prize in Physics 2022. Source: Press Release from The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Accessed: 10/14/2022 via: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2022/press-release/ (https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2022/press-release/) Myspace, Your Face; My Mistake. News footage from KATU 2 News. Aired in February 2006. Music: Wander, Shiruki. Respawn, Vieveri. At The End of Nothing, Silver Maple. A Winter to Remember, Trevor Kowalski. Still Fly, Revel Day. Ramble by the River Links: https://my.captivate.fm/Ramblebytheriver.com (Website) https://my.captivate.fm/Patreon.com/ramblebytheriver (Patreon) https://www.facebook.com/jeff.nesbitt.9619/ (Facebook) https://instagram.com/ramblebytheriver (Instagram)  https://twitter.com/rambleriverpod (Twitter) https://my.captivate.fm/Ramblebytheriver.captivate.fm (Episode catalogue) Business: ramblebytheriver@gmail.com Keywords: Noxious weed control; noxious weeds; natural resources; Joe Rogan; Bowfinger; Hollywood; Heather Graham; Premium Blend; Comedy Central Presents; Last Comic Standing; #MeToo; ADHD; morning radio; Dane Cook; Greg Geraldo; Maria Bamford; Craig Robinson; The Office; Dmitri Martin; Mitch Hedberg; Steven Wright; TikTok; Twitter; Facebook; MySpace; Spotify; Pandora; Napster; Limewire; Kazaa; George Carlin; Always Sunny Podcast; Portland Oregon; Helium Comedy Club; Late Night Television; The Colbert Report; The Daily Show; The Office; What We Do in the Shadows; Hacks; To Tell The Truth; fruit; Middleditch and Schwartz; improv comedy; Twilight; Fifty Shades of Grey; To Tell the Truth; Second City Chicago; Whose Line is it anyway? Copyright 2022 Ramble by the River LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Today we're joined by “Abbott Elementary” creator and star, Quinta Brunson! On the heels of its two historic wins at this year's Emmys, we discuss the guiding principles behind its second season (6:02), its incomparable cast (9:41), and the show's personal connection to Quinta's upbringing in West Philadelphia (14:49). Then, we unpack her earliest comedic influences (19:21), performing in improv in college (26:31), and the solace she found in Second City Chicago (29:09). On the back-half, Quinta reflects on moving to Los Angeles at twenty-three (33:27), the feelings of alienation that followed (35:02), and the Comedy Store performance that irrevocably altered her course (36:55) and brought her to Abbott Elementary (46:56). To close, she shares her hopes for the years to come (51:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode, The Gateway is going to the birds with a couple of guests, Josh Zagoren and Chad the bird. Josh was Born in New Jersey, raised in Iowa, schooled in Boston (hit up LA for a bit but missed the cold) and settled in Chicago, Josh is a commercial voice actor, TV character actor (did all the Chicago shows, you've seen him, he's THAT guy), writer/combatant for Write Club Chicago and stage actor who's worked with Steppenwolf, Interrobang, Factory Theater, Babes with Blades and Second City Chicago (his newest show is THE MARK OF KANE at CityLit and it's all about the creation of BATMAN so check that out!) and moonlights as the writer/performer of Chad the Bird at the Paper Machete every Saturday at the Green Mill Lounge Chicago 3pm CDT (FREE!). He's also down to talk about horror movies and cooking any time. Chad the Bird - America's premiere talking bird (yeah I mean Big Bird but they're for kids), he debuted in the porn-themed sketch show SOFT CORN PORN back in 2006 before getting hired on as the Avian Op-Ed columnist for the Paper Machete at the Green Mill Lounge in Chicago where he has perched since 2010. You can find him ranting and raving on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and on his weekly Chad the Birdcast available on itunes, spotify and stitcher. He also wrote an article for the Chicago Reader on where to find the best snacks on National Weed Day.

SCTV cast member/writer Joe Flaherty takes us on a journey through his beginnings at Second City Chicago, his days at National Lampoon, Second City Toronto, the run of SCTV, the shelved Martin Scorcese SCTV project and more.

From bus boy at a summer resort at the Catskills Mountains to headlining the famed destination that gave rise to legends like Jerry Lewis, Danny Kaye, Ben Stiller and so many more. A legend and inspiration to countless comedians, Robert Klein crafted his skill and took his place as one of our lifetime's most original and prolific comedians. My guest, Robert Klein, and I discuss: The rise and fall of the Catskills Mountains Robert's documentary 'Still Can't Stop His Leg' The documentary Robert narrated, 'When Comedy Went To School' Roberts inspirations: Lenny Bruce and Jonathan Winters Two of his favorites: George Carlin and Richard Pryor His life-changing time at Second City Chicago w/Fred Willard and David Steinberg Robert's acting career on TV: Shows that he became part of and the ones he missed out on His comedy teacher: Rodney Dangerfield Being a Broadway Star with an emphasis on They're Playing our Song with Lucille Arnez. Politics  Acting in movies. Including Owl and the Pussycat and of course, one of my favorites, Sharknado 2 (and 3). Tons of great stories and fun with Robert Klein await you!  Our Guest, Robert Klein Live at the Bitter End Second City IMDB They're Playing Our Song (Spotify) An Evening with Robert Kline (1975. - YouTube / HBO) Documentary: Still Can't Stop His Leg Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #BirdBands from #FridayFondue. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily! Follow @HashtagRoundup on Twitter! Download the Hashtag Roundup app Follow Jeff Dwoskin: Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHARZAD KIADEH, a podcast host and YouTuber from California, will join us to discuss her shows, including "Not My Circle" and "FAM: For All Moms", as well as her outlook on life, raising kids, watching for the pratfalls of social media, and loving life!  FROM HER WEBSITE Sharzad is a host, podcaster and Youtuber known for being funny, honest and relatable. She has been creating, producing and hosting content for over 10 years. She has worked with some of the biggest online networks and has hosted shows on BravoTv, The Design Network and popular YouTube channels like Mixed Makeup, The Mom's View and Clevver Style. She currently hosts a conversation series called “Not My Circle.” Sharzad is a mom of 2, UCLA graduate and has studied improv at Second City Chicago and Groundlings in Hollywood. FROM HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I'm the creator of TWO human boys, I like to to host things, act, dance around my kitchen, have FUN and make people laugh. What can you expect on my channel!? So happy you asked! I like conversations, cooking and comedy. I guess I like words that begin with C. I'm also a very CURIOS person. C what I did there. Thank you for subscribing! Thank you for your support over the years. Thank you Thank you!  www.sharzad.com

SHARZAD KIADEH, a podcast host and YouTuber from California, will join us to discuss her shows, including "Not My Circle" and "FAM: For All Moms", as well as her outlook on life, raising kids, watching for the pratfalls of social media, and loving life!  FROM HER WEBSITE Sharzad is a host, podcaster and Youtuber known for being funny, honest and relatable. She has been creating, producing and hosting content for over 10 years. She has worked with some of the biggest online networks and has hosted shows on BravoTv, The Design Network and popular YouTube channels like Mixed Makeup, The Mom's View and Clevver Style. She currently hosts a conversation series called “Not My Circle.” Sharzad is a mom of 2, UCLA graduate and has studied improv at Second City Chicago and Groundlings in Hollywood. FROM HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I'm the creator of TWO human boys, I like to to host things, act, dance around my kitchen, have FUN and make people laugh. What can you expect on my channel!? So happy you asked! I like conversations, cooking and comedy. I guess I like words that begin with C. I'm also a very CURIOS person. C what I did there. Thank you for subscribing! Thank you for your support over the years. Thank you Thank you!  www.sharzad.com

The writer of one of our favorite books on the planet, “Kevin Kramer Starts on Monday,” discusses selling dinner theater packages at Second City Chicago, opting out of the memorial pot-luck, and milking your day job for content. Buy and read “Kevin Kramer Starts on Monday” right away! -- Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support

In this episode, we share an immensely inspiring and intriguing conversation with CEO, Angela Nino, Chief Improv Officer, Lisa Bany, and Reverend Marcy Bain, Improv Instructor with Improv Therapy Group.We find magic words and get a Bland Aid for your lifeWe discover the transformational power of  "Yes...And"We learn that when we commit to having each other's back, it's infinitely easier to trust and surrender.We discover 5 things a Rainbow might sayWe find that Play is not just for kids anymoreWhen you dance on nothing and have a ball your intuition grows strong, your confidence stands tallCome with us to a wondrous place where imperfections are embraced, Laughter's the best medicine and the gifts are mistakesWe bow to the wow of now!Improv Therapy Group Mission: Empower through improvImprov Therapy Group engages the principles of improv to teach individuals, helping professionals, groups, and organizations improve communication, practice life skills, heal through laughter, engage in self-care, and embrace imperfection.Who they help:They support communities that serve recovery, addiction, families, mental health centers, mental health professionals, public safety, and others.How they help:They provide a safe space where improv facilitates creative healing and learning. Participants develop improved empathy, public speaking, self-acceptance, community relationships, having each other's back, being part of a team, mindfulness, playfulness, active listening, and being present in the moment. Our approach also addresses performance anxiety, social anxiety, and cultural gaps.The Ensemble:Angela Nino CEO--additional areas of interest--addiction and recovery work, working with NAMI Chicago, using improv in de-escalation training with police and first responders, pursuing her MSW (Masters in Social Work)Lisa Bany- Chief Improv officer, teaching improv to all age groups, more than 20+ years experience as an instructor at Second City Chicago, Teaches regular improv and improv for wellness, teaches improv in addiction recovery centers, and has taught improv for groups including AnxietyMarcy Bain specialties-- Intersections of Creativity/Spirituality/Psychology--how Improv can help faith communities, how improv can make us less rigid, more creative, and help faith systems changeWebsite:https://improvtherapygroup.com/------Support Caravan of the HeartMore about Caravan of the HeartA podcast...a blisscast, a variety show for the soul by Troubadours of Divine Bliss, Aim Me Smiley & Renee Ananda, a touring folk music duo, inspirational speakers, retreat leaders, and advocates for this planet and its people.On this podcast, we have heart-to-heart conversations around freeing our dreams and amplifying love in all things. Enjoy an exhilarating mélange of exchanges where the arts meet awareness to champion and elevate the love of yourself, others, and the Earth.Join this caravan of seekers sharing what they find that empowers love in every part of the journey. Summon a revolution of Love through devotion, purpose, creation, Earth care, and community."Come, come, whoever you are. This is not a caravan of despair."  RumiLove is Spoken HereSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/caravanoftheheart)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/caravanoftheheart)

The Wandavision star and Second City Chicago alum talks about working at the GAP, policing patrons at Dick's Last Resort, and making sure you live close enough to any job you'd ever want to have. Make sure you follow Ithamar on Instagram and Twitter! -- Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support

If This Is True would like to introduce you the indomitable Susan Messing! Susan is an improvisation and comedy legend, who has performed and taught at iO, iO West, the Annoyance, The Second City Chicago and around the globe. Susan is also an instructor at DePaul University, the University of Chicago and the School at Steppenwolf. We talked about taking risks and how to move forward as improvisers, comedians and as people--to go toward that which is difficult. Give it a listen during this holiday season!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-hall7/support

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

Brent and Corey chat with Corey's friend from The Second City Chicago, Jack Hutsey, about 1992's Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula. We discuss making out with Walt Whitman, Twizzler-Man, A Very Madea Dracula, and the inherent horniness of vampires. Lay right down on our old, dusty, bedbug infested bed and let us chow down on your bangers and mash!

Our guest on the show this week is actor, producer, writer, certified Reiki healer, and Firecracker Core Member, EMILY CHURCHILL! AND, Emily also just so happens to be a creator also featured on Reel Womens Network! Emily has trained and performed at Second City Chicago and Hollywood, UCB LA, AND The Comedy Central Stage. She's been a writer and performer for groups and troupes, and her series Friends on A Bench was featured in LA at Hollyshorts, plus The Chicago Comedy Festival AND The Austin Comedy Film Festival. Emily's been on your screens in Criminal Minds on CBS, in Sydney To The Max on Disney Channel (which you can both find now on Disney plus, of course). Em's also in a ton of animation and voice over work, PLUS national commercial campaigns, including a beautiful moment in a purple bodysuit as The Flea for Simparica! Listen now!   Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emchurchill/  https://www.instagram.com/letshealthisshit/  https://www.friendsonabench.com/  https://www.emilychurchill.com/reel https://reelwomensnetwork.com/emily-churchill/   Head Producer: Winnie Wong @wonder_wong Head of Post Production & Head Writer: Sydney Neilson @sydney_neilson Editor: Jennifer Rowley Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept!

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

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

This week, I invited Ely Kreimendahl (@elykreimendahl on Instagram & Twitter) to come gossip with me. Ely is a queer comedian, writer, and actor based in NYC. They studied improv, sketch writing and acting at Upright Citizens Brigade, HB Studio NYC, the Second City Chicago and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She is currently an artist -in-residence at Ars Nova Theater in NYC, developing a new solo comedy show to be produced in June 2021. We talked about Blue Ivy's ascent to stardom, embarrassing youth stories, and lying to children. Subscribe to our show and leave a review if you listen on Apple Podcasts! Pillow Fight Podcast: Twitter Yamini Nambimadom: Twitter & Instagram Catch up on our conversation: Blue Ivy's Grammy Cardi B

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

Comedian Mike Glazer joins Ashley to talk about masturbation, being creative while high, and the importance of keeping a towel handy.  Bio: Mike Glazer has performed and written for HBO's Emmy-nominated Night of Too Many Stars, Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, truTV's Billy on the Street, Comedy Central, CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Funny or Die, UCB Theatre, and Second City Chicago. Glazer's 420-friendly live show GLAZED is a Rolling Stone “Best Bet”, he was named a 40 Under 40 Rising Cannabis Star, and he starred in BuzzFeed's hit series High Guys. Glazer has been featured in Forbes, cooked with Gordon Ramsey, and won gold as a roller hockey goalie for Team USA. Follow Mike: His Instagram: @GlazerBooHooHoo Weed and Grub Podcast on IG: @WeedandGrub Twitter: @GlazerBooHooHoo Weed and Grub's website: WeedandGrub.com To find more about Elevated Intimacy Podcast, visit www.ElevatedIntimacyPodcast.com or follow www.instagram.com/elevatedintimacy To keep up with Ashley, visit www.CannaSexual.com or her coaching website www.elevatedrelationship.com or follow her on IG www.instagram.com/cannasexual  Special thanks to our sponsor, Sybian. Reach out to Ashley for a special $100 off discount code! If you have comments or ideas for future episodes, please DM us on Instagram! Please like, subscribe, and review!

Jeffrey Murdoch (Fargo, Utopia, Second City Chicago) stops by in our first episode back after a long break. We hope you'll enjoy - and look out for more new episodes in January! Special thanks to Eric Braband for our theme music. 

Our friend Sheena stopped by (pre COVID) with the cutest lil' idiom, "smoke 'em if you got 'em". High school tobacco use, almost setting a second fire at Second City Chicago, sleep studies, and tik tok moms. Check out Sheena's web series- Toured https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9441rLjjiSw&list=PLulvE7c-2lNbENFPyYCaE_pYn_jfD3g3q Check out Amy's web series (starring Sheena) - Chicago HR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC279ueoekqaYZt9Sm7wawFg