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We talk a lot about agility, and today, we're going to talk about how lessons of agility can come from unexpected places - like the set of Seinfeld - where - for those superfans like me - our guest played Alec Berg - which should be said in more of a Jon Houseman manner, and while guest starring there (plus other shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tracey Takes On..., and more) took some lessons from the value of collaboration and how great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Joining me today is Mark DeCarlo, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV host, and speaker who brings a fresh and entertaining perspective on navigating change, AI, and work-life balance. Mark has developed five simple strategies to help people embrace chaos, overcome fear of AI, and actually be happier while working smarter. ABOUT MARK DECARLO Improv actor/host, screenwriter and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo, lives a dual life: as an Emmy Award-winning TV host…and a cartoon.   As host/ringleader on 1000+ episodes of hit TV; Studs, X Show, Taste of America, and current series; World's Funniest Videos Top 10 and ABC's Windy City LIVE, Mark's improvisational skills - honed as a Founding member of The Second City Hollywood - have earned him three Emmy Awards for On Camera Host. From pissing-off pal Steve Carell, to convincing a random tourist to pose as a fashion designer during a live remote, Mark's interviews of the famous/infamous celebrate the odd and eccentric. His characters on “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Seinfeld” and 2020's “Ballbuster,” zig where most zag. That's Mark, the human. Mark, the cartoon, came within a Shrek of winning an Oscar starring as Hugh Neutron in Best Animated Picture nominee “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” and has built a career playing energetic, off-beat and edgy cartoons characters on many series, including; Family Guy, Barnyard, Planet Sheen, Johnny Bravo and Handy Manny. He stars in Steve Oedekirk's series of Thumb comedies from Thumbtanic to BatThumb, and will reprise his iconic role of Black Helmet Man in the upcoming 2022 release of ThumbWars IX. RESOURCES Mark DeCarlo: https://www.MarkDeCarlo.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

We talk a lot about agility, and today, we're going to talk about how lessons of agility can come from unexpected places - like the set of Seinfeld - where - for those superfans like me - our guest played Alec Berg - which should be said in more of a Jon Houseman manner, and while guest starring there (plus other shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tracey Takes On..., and more) took some lessons from the value of collaboration and how great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Joining me today is Mark DeCarlo, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV host, and speaker who brings a fresh and entertaining perspective on navigating change, AI, and work-life balance. Mark has developed five simple strategies to help people embrace chaos, overcome fear of AI, and actually be happier while working smarter. ABOUT MARK DECARLO Improv actor/host, screenwriter and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo, lives a dual life: as an Emmy Award-winning TV host…and a cartoon.   As host/ringleader on 1000+ episodes of hit TV; Studs, X Show, Taste of America, and current series; World's Funniest Videos Top 10 and ABC's Windy City LIVE, Mark's improvisational skills - honed as a Founding member of The Second City Hollywood - have earned him three Emmy Awards for On Camera Host. From pissing-off pal Steve Carell, to convincing a random tourist to pose as a fashion designer during a live remote, Mark's interviews of the famous/infamous celebrate the odd and eccentric. His characters on “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Seinfeld” and 2020's “Ballbuster,” zig where most zag. That's Mark, the human. Mark, the cartoon, came within a Shrek of winning an Oscar starring as Hugh Neutron in Best Animated Picture nominee “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” and has built a career playing energetic, off-beat and edgy cartoons characters on many series, including; Family Guy, Barnyard, Planet Sheen, Johnny Bravo and Handy Manny. He stars in Steve Oedekirk's series of Thumb comedies from Thumbtanic to BatThumb, and will reprise his iconic role of Black Helmet Man in the upcoming 2022 release of ThumbWars IX. RESOURCES Mark DeCarlo: https://www.MarkDeCarlo.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

I'm happy I met Camirin before I read their official bio because it's extensive. And intimidating, I'm not even going to try to summarize it:  Camirin Farmer is a nonbinary, queer, black performer & astrologer based in Los Angeles, CA. After beginning their comedic career in Baltimore, MD which included performing stand up at ARTSCAPE, America's largest free art festival, they returned to their hometown of Los Angeles where they have now been for the last 7 years. Over that time they have explored various avenues of comedy: improv and sketch at Second City Hollywood that began with joining the cast of the main stage production Some F*cking Advice, and concluding with being a member of the house sketch team Hot Flan; various stand up shows, including Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen, Helltrap Nightmare, the Funny or Die showcase, and many self produced shows at The Elysian Theater; and multiple clown performances, specifically their hour long solo shows titled Fart Piss Puke and God Vessel. In 2020 Camirin began to fuse their appreciation for astrology, and comedic practice with their astrology based advice show Your Virgo Friend, Camirin on the streaming website Eternal Family. While producing, and hosting the show, Camirin's study of astrology, although self explored, became deeper. In 2023 Camirin began a more serious study of astrology under the tutelage of Sisterbride, née Blair Bogin. They are currently an adjunct professor at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Core to all of their comedy is the desire to explore, and articulate their experience as a marginalized person specifically through the lens of living with faith in a Higher Picture. They believe that comedy can be a pure container for strong truths.  ENJOYED THIS CONVERSATION? Head over the ART of the ZODIAC on Substack for the bonus print interview with Camirin.   ABOUT CAMIRIN Camirin Farmer is an astrologer & performer from Los Angeles who got their roots in the Baltimore comedy scene. Through their stand-up comedy, writing, and acting, Camirin relays their lived experience as a black, queer, non-binary person in modern-day America in an equally direct and silly way. FOLLOW Camirin on Instagram. ABOUT VIVI Vivi Henriette is an astrologer and tarot reader whose collaborative approach to divination weaves in storytelling and mythology to create a container for her clients to explore their personal narrative. She's the host of the Los Angeles Astro Salon and the podcast TALKTALKTALK. Learn more & book a reading with Vivi: https://artofthezodiac.co/ In Los Angeles? Join us for Astro Salon at PRS: https://artofthezodiac.co/los-angeles-astro-salon/ ENJOYED THIS PODCAST?  Follow ART of the ZODIAC & Vivi Henriette in ALL the places: https://linktr.ee/ART_of_the_ZODIAC

Paris Nicole is a Los Angeles native who has been in the performing arts since elementary school. She has trained under Wendy Raquel Robinson at Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC) and studied improvisation at The Second City (Hollywood). She graduated from Cal State Northridge with a degree in Business Marketing and has since pursued a full time career as an actress, dancer and model. In 2018 she booked her first lead in a national tour as the host 'Dee' in "Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour." In total, she successfully completed 4 national runs and 200 shows across the country. She is now focused on doing film and television. She recently won an two awards at the Best Shorts Social Audiovisual Film Fest Best Actor and Best Production for her Short Film "Talk To Me". She can also be seen in the remake of "White Man Can't Jump." https://www.instagram.com/p/DAln8PJyTPI/ https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/11434627?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabU7FCxcSTYBO9xL_dhL_n89OlDrE6-OAFN0lrHIMgdIoaV_68LJcYb9Ag_aem_4aG-RKMxgkKSFsZDAHgMPA https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3906336/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

BJ Lange currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is actively involved in the improv community as both performer in various groups, including his two-man comedy duo, Tacklebox Improv, and instructor, at The Improv Trick, 3-2-1 Acting Studios, and The Second City Hollywood, where he leads the Improv for Veterans Program. BJ also teaches at the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts Acting Conservatory and coaches the high school's Improv Club.BJ completed several improv programs, including iO West (formerly improvOlympic West) and Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre LA. He is a graduate of The Second City Hollywood Conservatory additionally completing the long form improv and musical improv programs. He has also studied at The Groundlings School. Naturally, this background in theatre performance, voiceover, and improv has been invaluable as BJ has moved into hosting duties for both live and televised events, including Maxim's Spring Break in Panama City Beach, GameRiot for MTV2, X-Games BMX Jams, LG National Texting Championship, Mobile World Cup, and the Simon D Tour Live! presented by ABC Family. Two-time testicular cancer survivor BJ's passions outside of “Yes, and”-ing, include beatboxing, riding motorcycles, aviation, barbecuing, and extensive volunteer work. A retired USAF Reserve medic and pilot, BJ proudly volunteers as a Public Affairs Officer for the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. Finding a way to combine his passion for performing with his devotion to service, BJ is an athlete, mentor, and ambassador in the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, serving also as a comedy coach teaching improv as part of the resiliency programs. He is a member of the Veterans of Comedy, Veterans in Media & Entertainment, and the American Legion, and a cast member of DIAVOLO Dance Theatre's Veterans Project, which recently performed at the Kennedy Center.You don't want to miss this one! Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Lisa chats with actor, improvisor and Executive Director of Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts, Carrie-Ann Pishnak. Carrie-Ann was mainstay in the Second City Hollywood office where she worked behind the scenes for many years in marketing, producing Premium shows and taking the lead on the Really Awesome Improv Show.  Since Second City Hollywood closed it's doors, Carrie-Ann has gone on to do a number of teaching jobs and carried on bringing improv to children via the Rockin' Awesome Improv show.  Carrie-Ann shares with us the tools she uses to keep her focus on working in the creative arts throughout her life and allowed her to build such a unique and interesting career.Links:Follow the show on Instagram at @makingitafter40Follow Lisa Rodriguez on Instagram at @lisaroiriguezFind Carrie-Ann on Instagram at @rockinawesomeimprovMusic 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 Show.Show transcript available on the show website.

In this episode, Lisa chats with writer, improviser and podcaster, Carla Cackowski. Lisa and Carla met in 2017 when Carla was her improv teacher at Second City Hollywood. Carla shares her journey as an actor, starting out in Kentucky and finally landing in Los Angeles, which has now evolved to improvisation and writing. Carla shares her experience of living as an artist in Los Angeles and her own personal evolution with her art and her career. Links:Follow the show on Instagram at @makingitafter40Follow Lisa Rodriguez on Instagram at @lisaroiriguezFollow Carla Cackowski on Instagram at @carlacackowskiCheck out Carla's Vintage shop @jacaranda.eve.vintageMusic 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.

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

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.

Today's guest is my improv hero, David Razowsky. Dave has performed in 10 revues at Chicago's Second City performing with the likes of Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, and Rachel Dratch. He also served as Artistic Director of The Second City Hollywood, and has conducted countless worldwide workshops and performances. Dave's approach to improv is simple: Your present awareness is the only thing you need to create compelling, smart, truthful, and surprising scenes. Period. No games, no preconceived premises, no ideas, no ego. All that matters is now. Dave also did a TEDx Talk which he titled “Life: The Product is the Process". This year, he released his long awaited book titled "A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation: Moving Beyond Yes, And", which is currently available on paperback at Amazon.com. This man has been a huge source of inspiration to me, mainly because his methodology reiterates what I firmly believe: Improv is Acting. Find out more about David Razowsky at his website, davidrazowsky.com.

Bonnie He is an Asian American actor, improvisor, award-winning physical comedian and clown, and Hello Kitty super fan. She was in the short film The New Empress with Maggie Gyllenhaal and was on the Second City Hollywood house improv team, Excelsior!. She is a staple at Upright Citizen's Brigade's monthly show, Send in the Clowns. Bonnie's award-winning live solo show A Terrible Show for Terrible People won Fringiest show at the 2023 Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest, Best Comedy at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival and the Craziest Solo Show award at the 2019 Crazy Woke Asians Solo Performance Festival. Bonnie received the Maverick Award for her solo work from the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival this year. The Maverick Award is “presented to an artist or individual whose work has set a high standard of individuality and self-styled creativity.” A Terrible Show has toured nationally from Second City Hollywood's Diversity in Comedy Festival to The Brick's NY Clown Theatre Festival. Bonnie is the resident clowning instructor at Company of Angels, the oldest non-profit professional equity waiver theater in Los Angeles, and at East West Players, the nation's premiere Asian American theatre company. When she's not clowning, Bonnie is fervently growing her Hello Kitty collection. SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! LA Spotlights: THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Black Owned Businesses in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18w-0RBhwBBlXDN9kRV9DVSCAGSCjtHb9K0Pq2YBv18U/htmlview?usp=sharing&pru=AAABcpXptV0*XfoiE2Ay5SJUCEO3tXROGQ&urp=gmail_link MPJI https://marshap.org/ Petitions https://linktr.ee/petitions_123

Ladies and Gents, it gives me great pleasure to introduce Dave Razowsky to you. Dave has created and performed in countless Second City revues, where he performed with Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Rachel Dratch. He was the artistic director of the Second City Hollywood. He is also a worldwide teacher of a methodology that stand improv on its ear and connects people through relationship and emotion. He definitely put me through my paces, and I want to learn more. Give it a listen, please! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/support

Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother, nicknamed Moo. We always had fun; we'd play, make things up, sing songs, write poems… just be creative together. As she gets older, though, and reaches 100 years old, she develops dementia. Sometimes she's with us and other times not. I go over to her house one afternoon, and she's super happy and pleasant and lovely... yet she doesn't know who I am. And I'm her only grandchild! I start to get a little frustrated because I want that connection with Moo again. So I begin to bring up things from our past and ask her if she remembers what we did together. Did she remember rolling down the hill together at La Brea Tar Pits? Or that time we made a crazy salad and water went everywhere? She doesn't. As I grasp for more things, I recall one song she taught me that has two verses. One verse is very slow and methodical, the other goes very, very fast, and they're meant to be sung by two people in tandem. So I start singing the fast verse. And pretty soon without any prodding, Moo starts singing the slow verse. And for that one moment, we connect again, sharing a reality with both of us present that melts my heart. That's the power of music. It can stop time. My special guest today, Laura Hall, has spent a career in music, song, and sound. In this episode of the Storytelling School podcast, she talks about finding your voice in storytelling through her lens of Musical Improv and answers questions like: What drives a scene in an Improv story when it's combined with music--the scene or the song? When can Improv help you with your audience as a speaker or storyteller, (in non-Improv situations)? How does variety make you a better storyteller? And how can you start sharing your stories and ensure that you get helpful feedback? What you will learn in this episode: How music and Improv work together to bring stories to life Why finding and connecting to the truth of your story is vital for audience reception What you can do to change the fear story you're telling yourself before a performance Who is Laura? Laura Hall got her start as an Improv Musician performing with The Second City National Touring Company of Chicago. While in Chicago, she worked with almost every Improv theater in town and used Improv to create original musicals at The Annoyance Theater. She also played in cover and original bands, did solo piano work, played recording sessions, and taught at The Old Town School of Music.  After moving to Los Angeles, Laura studied music for film and television and focused on songwriting and original musicals with Theater-A-Go-Go. She has worked with several Improv groups worldwide such as Second City Hollywood, iO West, and others, and taught Music Improv extensively with her husband Rick Hall. Laura performed on every season of the American version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with hosts Clive Anderson, Drew Carey, and Aisha Tyler. She's also toured extensively with Drew Carey and the Improv All Stars, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall and a USO tour of the Middle East. In addition, she's performed with Whose Line Live at the Adelphi, the Palladium, and Royal Albert Hall theatres in London. You can find out more about Laura on her website. Links and Resources: Laura Hall @laurahallmusic on Instagram @LauraHallMusic on Facebook @LauraHallMusic on Twitter @laurahall2306 on Youtube Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

This week we welcome LA Comedian Nishy XL. Nishy XL is a stand-up comedian and a first-generation Indian/Pakistani-American. Born in a war zone, she moved to LA at a young age, worked in corporate America, and found her calling on the stage. She's fresh off the inaugural Netflix is a Joke Festival. She's a former sketch writer for the Second City Hollywood, and as an SC house cast member, she wrote and performed comedic sketch revues. In 2020 she placed in the top 10 in the National Comedy Open, was in the finals in the US Comedy Contest by Audience favorite vote, and took home the "Spirit of Comedy" Medal at the 2021 Clean Comedy Challenge. Comedy is her absolute passion. She hosts mics that help comedians hone their Stand Up and joke-writing skills. Nishy resides in Los Angeles with her baby, Samara Nova, and her husband, Austin. Check them out at https://nishyxl.com/We now have an INSTAGRAM! Check it out at thecleancomedypodcast on InstagramWe also have a PATREON! Check out patreon.com/CleanComedyPodcast for more details.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 week's episode features Ithamar Enriquez. Ithamar is a character actor trained out of Second City Hollywood. He is best known for a his role as Commercial Man in the Disney Plus tv show, Wanda Vision. But those in the improv/comedy scene, we know him for his incredible character work and ability to hold an audition captive while not saying a single word. Ithamar is unique, intelligent and so interesting in his acting choices. Please enjoy this conversation with Ithamar and Lisa.Links:Follow the show on Instagram at @makingitafter40Follow Lisa Rodriguez on Instagram at @lisaroiriguezFollow Ithamar on Instagram at @ithamarenriquezMusic by my husband @jeff.roiEpisode Sponsor:Check out Rustic Winds at https://rusticwinds.com/ or an Instagram @rusticwinds for handmade artisan soy candles and bath and body products. New customer get 15% off in-stock items and 20% of pre-order items with code MAKINGIT.Support the Show:Thank you to Riverside.fm for making these remote interviews so easy to record. Check them out at this link.Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout for all your podcast hosting needs. Use this link  and get a $20 amazon gift card when you sign up for a paid plan and support the show. Buy me a coffee at the link below.Support the showShow transcript available on the show website.

This week Brian is back on the rant with the demise of Hollywood's Second City in the cross-hairs. The fellas discuss unions, book burning, if Tim's hair is receding, Cliff's penchant for headgear, Deeper Grooves moves to Saturday night, Cliff is a certified life coach, and Brian contemplates becoming a hot dog magnate! Hazy triples down on a classic tune and a carefully curated batch of TikToks pop off on this week's episode of UnNecessary Talk with Brian Sturges! Hosted by Brian Sturges @MrBrianSturges http://www.briansturges.com With Cliff Beach @CliffBeachMusic @BlackCliffBeach http://www.cliffbeachmusic.com http://www.californiasoulmusic.com Cliff's book: https://www.amazon.com/Side-Hustle-Flow-Principles-Productive/dp/1915406005/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K7GDXMDD9O0E&keywords=side+hustle+and+flow&qid=1655746796&sprefix=side+hustle+and+flow%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1 Produced by Tim Hall | 1192 Studios @TimothyHallMusic @1192Studios @timhallisabitch http://www.TimothyHallMusic.com http://www.1192Studios.com Produced by Poor Life Choices Productions @PoorLifeChoicesProductions https://www.PoorLifeChoices.tv UNT Video Frame Graphic Designer: @Yusohazy https://www.hazyfox.com/ @UnNecessaryTalk http://www.UnNecessaryTalk.com More UnNecessary Brian Sturges Socials: Brian Sturges IMDb | https://www.imdb.me/briansturges Brian Sturges Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mrbriansturges Brian Sturges Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mrbriansturges Brian Sturges Twitter | https://twitter.com/briansturges Brian Sturges Spotify Channel | https://open.spotify.com/artist/25q56skn2D4RM9l10JITPl Brian Sturges Pandora Channel | https://www.pandora.com/artist/briansturges/ARkwjPf2bX92fVV #UNT93 #UNT #UnNecessaryTalk #UnNecessaryTalkPodcast #BrianSturges #BrianSturgesComedy #MrBrianSturges #PoorLifeChoicesTV #PoorLifeChoicesProductions #PoorLifeChoicesComedy #TimothyHallMusic #1192Studios #CliffBeach #CliffBeachMusic #BlackCliffBeach #ComedyPodcast #Comedy #Podcast

Bonus Episode: From the reels of Instagram where Tiwana posts one-minute lessons learned. If Tiwana had to start her acting career over, before getting headshots, she'd define her actor identity.Want to SUPPORT the show and Tiwana? Here are 4 simple ways.Follow/SubscribeGive Us A Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Share With Actor FrensBuy Tiwana a CoffTEA:  buymeacoffee.com/TiwanaF 

Bonus Episode: Here are a few things that make a good acting teacher to Tiwana. From the reels of Instagram where Tiwana posts one-minute lessons learned. Want to SUPPORT the show and Tiwana? Here are 4 simple ways.Follow/SubscribeGive Us A Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Share With Actor FrensBuy Tiwana a CoffTEA:  buymeacoffee.com/TiwanaF 

Training with a "Trauma Teacher" aka psychologically abusive drama teacher is almost inevitable. Actors suffer grave insecurities after working with these awful teachers. Having many experiences training with "Trauma Teachers," Tiwana hopes to help other actors recognize these offenders before any damage is done. Check out episode eP 101 "Trauma Teacher" where Tiwana shares her experience of overcoming the psychologically abuse of Meisner teacher, regaining confidence becoming a working actor.:: About Tiwana ::Tiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actor, improviser, writer, and content creator. Acting Lessons Learned is her love letter to her Actor Frens, to assist them in navigating the working actor system while reminding them they are not alone in their show business experiences.Tiwana's personal stories about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20-year acting journey can be cringy, comedic, uplifting, and sometimes sad. Still, all to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor. This podcast is for actors of any age at any career level. It's also for non-actors curious to learn what an actor on the rise endures to grow a career.:: Honors ::A recipient of the 2019 NBC-sponsored Bob Curry Diversity in Comedy Fellowship and graduate of Second City Hollywood's Improvisation and Directing Programs, Tiwana produces original shorts spotlighting societal outliers. Through the gaze of quirky, whimsical, uncharted dark comedy, she writes stories accentuating the eccentric sides of the human condition. Learn more about Tiwana Floyd athttps://www.tiwanafloyd.com And, on Instagram @LifeByTiwana@tiwanafloydcreative@actinglessonslearnedYouTubeComedy ShortsIf you've learned something new or find this podcast helpful, Follow and Rate this episode. Leave a comment and share with your actor friends and family.

What's up y'all of little faith and welcome to episode 14 of season 2 of TFP!I'm your hostess, not your Moses, Mat Hayes, and if I'm still giving you episodes, it means that I'm still looking for answers!A couple weeks ago, I met Christian Cintron on the queer streets of West Hollywood. And here we are today with him being a guest on the show! Christian is a writer, comedian, actor, psychic, jack-of-all-trades, and master of fun.His unique perspective has been informed by being a proud  Puerto Rican, Catholic school boy, marketing executive, addiction and abuse survivor, and even a drag queen!The first stand-up teacher at the Rodney Dangerfield Institute at Los Angeles City College, Christian is a graduate of Vassar College, Second City: Hollywood, and iO West theater.His television appearances include The Wendy Williams Show and on TruTV's Fameless.Christian created Stand Up 4 Your Power, an intersectional, spiritual, self-improvement comedy class. It unites stand-up, psychology, diversity, equity, inclusion, and even a little magic to help students pivot their perspective, shift limiting beliefs, and roll with the punchlines. He is also a spiritual counselor, a Reiki practitioner, and a coach, helping people use humor and spirituality to integrate their trauma and reclaim their narrative. He offers shadow readings to help clients see where their light is not shining, so they can become the most powerful versions of themselves. His mission is to help people have the uncomfortable but vital conversations with levity, empathy, and grace.Welcome to the show Christian! https://linktr.ee/standup4yourpowerhttps://www.theauthenticgay.com/healing-religious-trauma/https://shadowscans.carrd.co/https://standup4yourpower.carrd.co/https://standup4yourpower.medium.com/healing-religious-trauma-c84062b0592a

In today's episode I get to hang out with The Paris Nicole. Paris Nicole's career spans from dancing with Beyonce at the Oscar's to performing in hit shows such as the the TV show Bel-Air. She gives me a look into how she balances her life while working like no other in this crazy industry. 'Paris Nicole is a Los Angeles native who has been in the performing arts since elementary school. She has trained under Wendy Raquel Robinson at Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC) and studied improvisation at The Second City (Hollywood). She graduated from Cal State Northridge with a degree in Business Marketing and has since pursued a full time career as an actress, dancer and model. In 2018 she booked her first lead in a national tour as the host 'Dee' in "Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour." In total, she successfully completed 4 national runs and 200 shows across the country. She is now focused on doing film and television.' - IMDb Mini Biography By: PR Paris Nicole Links: https://www.instagram.com/theparis_nicole/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParisNicole/videos The Y the F Not Podcast is hosted and created by me, Steven Brogan Cortez. https://linktr.ee/Steven_brogan_cortez --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ythefnot/support

As we gear up for the Booking Magnet LIVE 2022 Annual Actors Conference, I'm pleased to introduce you to Tiwana Floyd. Enjoy this interview and be sure to connect with us on social media to share your takeaways. Xo! - Christine Connect with Tiwana Floyd here: Instagram- quirkyful Website- http://www.tiwanafloyd.com/ About Tiwana… Recipient of the 2019 NBC-sponsored Bob Curry Diversity in Comedy Fellowship, Tiwana Floyd, is a graduate of Second City Hollywood's Improvisation and Directing Programs. She's a producer, writer, performer, and editor of quirky and uncharted stories with a comedic bend. Tiwana is producer and host of the 22 episode video podcast, Creatives in Quarantine, and her recent venture "Acting Lessons Learned" podcast. She spearheaded the co-founding of the BIPOC sketch team Diversity Higher Comedy. In 2021, Diversity Higher Comedy produced 35 comedic shorts and launched the inaugural Diversity Higher Comedy Short Film festival. Next up for Tiwana, completing a certificate for producing on-air promos in the Promax Promo Pathway cohort. Tiwana's interest lies in the new paradigms of creator culture to greenlight her projects, no longer invested in waiting to be discovered. Please view all of her work on her website. tiwanafloyd.com Join us at the BOOKING MAGNET LIVE 2022 - Actors Conference Learn more: https://bookingmagnetlive.com/ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actresschristinehorn HBA Website: http://hollywoodboundactors.com/ My Official Website: http://christinehorn.com/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollywoodboundactors/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS TEXT COMMUNITY: Text the word HBA to (470) 666-7011. Standard messaging and data rates apply. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/support

Paul Vato and Brandee Stilwell, comedic actor and author of DC's Sasquatch Detective, chat about her time working at MADtv, Family Guy and many other comedic shows of the last decade. She shares with us some incredible stories about Ron Jeremy, Gene Simmons, Betty White and Seth MacFarlane! Make sure to pick up her hilarious book of true stories, None of this is Going According to Plan, you won't be disappointed. Born and raised as both Quaker and Cherokee in the number-one flyover state of Kansas. Brandee left the Midwest so she wouldn't become another statistic of being a divorced mother of three by the age of 19 or serving any time in the local state pen. So, she moved to Los Angeles, where she became an unsuccessful comedy writer instead. Her parents are super proud! Brandee's resume includes stints at Mad TV, Family Guy, American Dad, and DC Comics. She has worked on various other shows for the CW, Fox, and Nickelodeon. She has written several things that she promises you've never heard of or are currently out of print. In late 2021, Brandee's book of true, sometimes tragic but always funny short stories was published by Sideshow Media Group called None of this is Going According to Plan. Brandee is the creator / writer of Sasquatch Detective published by DC Comics. She's also the writer of audio dialogue for Amazon Echo's partnership with The Walt Disney Company for Disney Dailies including Zootopia and The Incredibles as well as My Disney Story featuring The Little Mermaid, Cars, The Princess and the Frog and Mickey & Friends. She was the audio editor/ rewriter for the Star Wars: Choose Your Own Adventure series (Obi-Wan & Anakin, Han & Chewie, Luke & Leia, and Finn & Poe). Brandee has studied at Comedy Sportz, The Groundlings, and UCB and is a graduate of Improv Olympic-West (RIP) and Second City - Hollywood. Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/

Main Fiction: "Digital Witness" by Dominica PhetteplaceThis story originally appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction, May/June 2020.Dominica Phetteplace is a writer and math tutor. Her work has appeared in Asimov's, Analog, F&SF, Lightspeed, Uncanny, Tor.com, and Clarkesworld, among other places. Her honors include two Pushcart Prizes, and fellowships from Tin House, MacDowell, and Djerassi.Narrated by: Heather Klinke.Heather Klinke was born and raised in Southern Illinois. She grew up loving Gilda Radner, Wonder Woman and The Muppets, all of which inspired Heather to one day make the move to Hollywood. Heather moved to LA and was accepted into Second City Hollywood's first conservatory class where she not only fell in love with sketch comedy, but also met and fell in love with her now husband.Heather often lends her voice to cartoons and the The HP Lovecraft literary podcast. Her favorite reading for the podcast was the short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.Fact: Looking Back At Genre History by Amy H SturgisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Acting Lessons Learned is a podcast featuring Tiwana Floyd talking about the lessons she's learned along the way in her 20+ year acting journey. Some stories will be cringy, some comedic, some uplifting, and some sad, but all with the intention to enlighten the listener on the peaks and valleys of being an actor. Meet The CreatorTiwana Floyd is a Los Angeles-based actress, improviser, writer, and media producer. A recipient of the 2019 NBC-sponsored Bob Curry Diversity in Comedy Fellowship. She's a graduate of Second City Hollywood's Improvisation and Directing Programs, producing sketch comedy bits for her 168 and counting YouTube followers.She's spearheaded and co-founded the sketch comedy team Diversity Higher Comedy. More info about Tiwana can be found on her website TiwanaFloyd.com and IG @quirkyful

KNOW YOUR MONEY... Emily also known as the “Brass Tax Lady” is an established actor and VO artist for over 15 years. She has been in many national commercials and has also been on numerous TV shows and Films, including Criminal Minds, Will and Grace, 2 Broke Girls, Vampirina, and more. She has also written and produced many sketch comedy projects and films including "Where R U Greg?", which performed around Los Angeles at The Comedy Central Stage, Second City Hollywood, and more. Emily is also a Reiki Energy Healer, Intuit, and Certified Moonologer and hopes to bring knowledge of energy healing to the entertainment industry and beyond. Emily is also an Enrolled Agent with the IRS and has been preparing entertainment industry personal and corporate tax returns for over 10 years. FOLLOW EMILY: Actor Emily Churchill Insta: @emchurchill FD: @emily-churchill Website: www.emilychurchill.com Healer: Emily Churchill Insta: @letshealtthisshit FB: @letshealthisshit Website: www.letshealthisshit.com Tax Expert: Emily Churchill EA Insta: @brasstaxlady TikTok @brasstaxlady Website: www.brasstaxlady.co Udemy Course: Brass Tax Lady Make sure you have subscribed to this channel and Follow me at: @HeadshotsByPeggy and @PeggyMcCartha everywhere OH and remember "Headshots by Peggy PRESENTS" is now a Podcast... please subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

Episode 220: Taking notes! In this episode, Dan and Josh are joined by Los Angeles-based comedian Erin Tracy (San Diego Comedy Festival Winner, Red Dead Redemption II). Erin shares a story about an outside patio gig where she couldn't get the audience on her side after trying crowd work that ended up being more awkward than funny. They talk about show interruptions, prioritizing the audience, taking notes, and assumptions based on looks. Dan & Josh also give show updates about the new format. Plus more! Please rate and review.Erin TracyErin Tracy is a stand-up comedian living in Los Angeles. She grew up in Southwest Florida as the child of public school teachers so she was essentially groomed to become a comic. She was the winner of the 2020 San Diego Comedy Festival and was voted Best of the Fest at the 2020 Burbank Comedy Festival. She took second place in a comedy trash-talking competition at Mad Magazine and was a semi-finalist in the US Comedy Contest in 2019. Her delightfully dark humor has also been seen at the Los Angeles Diversity in Comedy Festival, The Hollywood Improv, and The Comedy Store. One of her favorite things to do is tour the country telling jokes. She has performed comedy all over California as well as places like Utah, Hawaii, and Florida. Since 2018, Erin has taught stand-up classes to adults and teens at The Second City Hollywood. Before Covid, she had two long-running shows – Dance Party Comedy Show and Sugar Rush – that she hosted and produced in Los Angeles.  Website Instagram Twitter Art of Bombing:  Dead & Mellow: https://deadandmellow.com/  "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult  Bumpers provided by Joe Nicola Music  Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/    Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/blitzed-entertainment Buy us a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dbubcomedy  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artofbombingpod  FB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/  Twitter: @artofbombingpod  Instagram: @artofbombingpod  Twitch: @artofbombingpod YouTube: Art of Bombing Podcast  Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/  Josh Shirley: https://www.facebook.com/joshshirleycomedy/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For this episode, Whit has a conversation with Jay Sukow — a US improviser based in LA, but in New Zealand traveling for this recording. After catching up a bit, we jumped into an amazing conversation about his favorite (by far) of over 300 10-minute scenes that he's been doing since early on in the pandemic. This is all the more impressive given that his online series “10 Minutes with…” where he improvises a 10 minute scene with someone from anywhere on the planet, has over 100,000 views. Jay is very much about positivity towards improv and saying yes within your improv. This has led to a continued desire and enthusiasm for improv and improv community online – something that we also spend some time talking about in this episode. As far as Jay's background, he's been improvising for nearly 30 years. A few of those he has trained with include Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, David Razowsky, Keith Johnstone, Del Close, Charna Halpern, Jeff Michalski and Mick Napier. He is a graduate of training centers of The Second City, The Second City NW, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago and the founder of Today Improv. He also served as the Artistic Director/Head of Training at the Improv Comedy Copenhagen Theatre, where he taught improv and sketch comedy to expats from all around the world. He previously taught for Second City Chicago, Second City Hollywood, Westside Comedy Theater, iO Chicago (where he was also head of its artistic committee), iO West and ComedySportz Chicago, and has taught at many improv festivals around the world, including the Oslo Impro Festival, the Copenhagen International Improv Festival, the Barcelona Improv Festival and the Chicago Improv Festival. He is the winner of The Golden Pineapple, awarded to the best visiting teacher at Improv Comedy Copenhagen. At the Westside Comedy Theater, Jay is in the cast of Mission Improvable and Improv Famous, an Armando-style show featuring some of the best improvisors on the planet. He is also part of the duo Zer0 H0ur with Bill Chott and was an ensemble member of ComedySportz Chicago, several weekend “house” improv teams at iO Chicago and many other improv and sketch comedy groups. At least, that's the in person stuff! Also, Jay is the co-host of ImprovCast with Jay and Landon. Follow Jay and Jay-related stuff at: JaySukow.com Today Improv Facebook Twitter Instagram Jay also appeared as a panelist on the first session of the Covid-19 Improv Summit and both sessions related to online improv in the Summit.

Mary completed the Groundlings' core improvisation program and graduated from the Conservatory Program at Second City Hollywood. She has also trained at the Guthrie Theater and performed with Comedy Sportz in Minneapolis. She enjoys playing a wide range of characters in both comedic and dramatic roles, frequently cast in roles that require a high aptitude for ... Mary Karcz – Stuntwoman & Actress- Ep25

Today our guest is Zack Reimers. A New York State Native, Syracuse University Alumnus, standup comedian, physical improviser, musician, and clown. We discuss performance environments in different cities, the need for trigger warnings in media, and bullying. Check him out on Instagram: @zoogdabbity Check out my website and Instagram accounts: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions https://www.emicoproductions.com/

As the son of veteran comedic actor John Candy, humor runs in Chris Candy's blood. The Canadian-born actor trained at Groundlings, Second City, and Upright Citizens Brigade, and currently performs with Second City Hollywood as part of the improv team DAZL and the monthly variety show Live From the Hollywood Room. He hosts the weekly music program Neuz Pollution for KXLU 88.9, and is the co-host and creator of Bumper 2 Bumper, an interview podcast that takes place during rush hour in L.A. His acting credits include roles in Matthew Jacobs' award-winning feature Bar America and the Funny or Die series Mystic Cosmic Patrol. In 2019 along with co-creator Guerrin Gardner, Candy wrote and starred in Rick Darge's Chowchilla, which screened at the Raindance and Calgary International Film Festivals.  He has several other film projects that can be found on his website. We also talked briefly about some lost footage from "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" and what it was like to have a CFL Grey Cup Championship Team in the family!www.christophercandy.comhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1101505/Subscribe for free at www.fowlplayersradio.com or listen wherever you find podcasts online.No matter what platform you listen on, you can help us greatly by giving us a fair review and a 5 star rating!Also- be sure to visit our page on patreon.com- www.patreon.com/fowlplayersradio!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!!The Fowl Players of Perryville are back and have many shows booked for the fall and winter of 2021-22! See our schedule on www.fowlplayersofperryville.com. For bookings, we can be reached by phone at 443-600-0446 or by email at fowlplayersperryville@yahoo.com.

Paige Fockler joins to talk about various show styles and forms, the difference between being on a team vs a duo vs a solo show, and when Improv skills can help or hurt a scripted show. Check out info on Paige's upcoming show "I'm Fine": Paige Fockler is returning after her initial debut at The Second City Hollywood, a long, long year and a half ago, with, “I'm Fine.” A Dramedy about a woman with a mental illness that is just dying for some help, any help, please someone help this woman! Paige has written, directed, and produced this show and it has been hailed as “Consistent deep belly laughs. Flawless character portrayal.” and “she gave a truly beautiful gift to everyone there.” -Rich Baker, Director at Second City I'm Fine will be playing at: The Broadwater Studio 1078 Lillian WAy Los Angeles, CA 90038 8/10 @ 8:00 pm ( pay what you can! ) 8/14 @ 5:00 pm 8/19 @ 8:00 pm 8/22 @ 7:00 pm 8/28 @ 10:00 pm Tickets are $10 and can be purchased with this link. http://hff20.co/6468

Erin Tracy is a stand-up comedian, host, and actor living in Los Angeles. She grew up in Southwest Florida as the child of public school teachers so she was essentially groomed to become a comic. She was the winner of the 2020 San Diego Comedy Festival and was voted Best of the Fest at the 2020 Burbank Comedy Festival. She took second place in a trash talking competition at Mad Magazine and was a semi-finalist in the US Comedy Contest in 2019. Her delightful humor has been seen at the Los Angeles Diversity in Comedy Festival, the Hollywood Improv, and The Comedy Store. One of her favorite things to do is tour the country telling jokes. She has performed as a feature or headliner all over California as well as places like Utah, Hawaii, and Florida. Since 2018, Erin has taught stand-up classes to adults and teens at The Second City Hollywood. She also offers one-on-one private coaching. In 2020 she hosted an online talk show, Creative Crush with Erin Tracy, where she flirted for sport with some of the best creators and comedians around. She interviewed guests such as comedians Debra DiGiovanni and Mike Falzone, and choreographer Phillip Chbeeb. You can see select episodes with these fabulous folks on her YouTube channel. Before Covid, she hosted, choreographed, and produced Dance Party Comedy Show, a stand-up show where the comedians danced before their sets. She also produced and hosted a stand-up show called Sugar Rush for over two years. You can see Erin's acting skills in a variety of commercials, TV shows, and short films. She is also a motion capture actor who worked on the video game Red Dead Redemption II for over two years. Erin received her BFA from the Experimental Theatre Wing at New York University, where she won the award for Outstanding Achievement and the Founder's Day Award. She also received her MFA in Theatre and Dance from the University of California San Diego, where she won the award for excellence in teaching.

Max Kerwien is a standup comedian, actor, and award winning poet originally from Seattle, Washington. His silly and biting humor has won over audiences all around the world. He has performed at the Hollywood Improv, Second City Hollywood, and the Comedy Underground in Seattle. In 2016 he won the Joan Grayston Poetry Prize. He is best known for his book, "Poems to Ruin Dinner with", and the fact that he is legally no longer allowed to enter Alaska due to a misunderstanding at the border. He performs regularly in clubs and theaters all over the country. He was a fascinating guest, where we looked at comedians who are being creative outside of the regular setup punchline, looked at how to combine poetry and comedy, what combining poetry and comedy will give you. If you would like to know more about Max, you can reach him on Instagram at @kerwien. Whilst if you would like to know about Marvin, you can reach him on all the main social media platforms at theflopmaster, email me on info@instant-laughs.com to get in touch or you can visit my comedy club at instant-laughs.com.

Today our guest is James Edwards. A dual citizen, Savannah College of Art & Design Alumnus, actor, musician, singer, pianist, composure, and musical director at Second City Hollywood. We discuss his time growing up in different states & Europe, finding acting along the way, and imposture syndrome. Check out his products and projects on Instagram: @james.e.edwards @clearscanuvc https://www.jamesedwards.info/ Check out my Instagram: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions https://www.emicoproductions.com/

On this Artist’s Brain episode we had the pleasure to sit down with Kiff VandenHeuvel. Kiff’s an improv and sketch comedy veteran - he’s an alumni of The Second City comedy theatre and at Second City Hollywood, he’s directed sketch comedy and taught voiceover, improv, and directing. Kiff is also consistently working as an actor, and has appeared in hundreds of TV and radio commercials, and is well known in the video game community as the voice of Zachary Hale Comstock in Bioshock: Infinite, Walter in The Walking Dead video game series, and also from his work with Disney Infinity. He’s full of passion and his love of performance, and specifically improv, are inspiring. In our interview, we talk to Kiff about the origins of the modern improv technique as developed by Viola Spolin, we talk about owning the legitimacy of your improv craft as a legitimate performance technique in an industry which doesn’t quite understand or respect the craft of improv, establishing a solo improv practice, how important it is to build confidence as a performer, and how it was working with Al Pacino. Kiff is passionate about improv and performing and this episode will inspire you to get out there with renewed energy. You can connect with Kiff on Instagram @kiffvh on his website kiffvh.com - where you can find his demos, reach out for independent coaching, he coaches improv, voiceover, sketch, and all things performance. He also produces a podcast called All Over Voiceover, which you can check out on its website allovervo.com or on all your favorite podcast platforms. You can see Stormchaser improvise, live on facebook.com/stormchaserimprov. For show times and other fun bits from the podcast connect with us on Instagram @stormchaserimprov. If you want to join us for shows in our zoom meeting and hang out before or after, send us a DM on Instagram and we’ll send you a link the week of the show! We’d love to see you and hear you, hopefully, laughing! Lastly, if you’ve enjoyed the podcast, and you’re feeling generous, please consider leaving us an honest review on Apple Podcasts! Reviews are a great way for us to lure unsuspecting guests into our awesome podcast trap!

Dave Razowsky performed in 10 revues at Chicago's Second City with cast members including Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, and Rachel Dratch. He was Artistic Director of The Second City Hollywood for 10 years and has taught his unique style of workshops around the world. He discusses his improv life and wether improv can change the world with Host Kevin Scott --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott2/support

In a much anticipated interview, Jeff connects with Carla Cackowski. Carla is an LA-based improviser as well as teacher, writer, director and podcast personality. Carla has performed on the main stage of UCB (Harold & Maude teams) and has maintained teaching positions at Second City Hollywood and Westside Comedy Theatre in Santa Monica. She regularly tours across the world performing and teaching improv with her two person show, “Orange Tuxedo” (with husband Craig Cackowski). She has written and performed 5 solo acts, including her one-act satirical play Hell County, Florida which was commissioned and produced by The Second City Hollywood as part of their Premium Show series. Carla co-wrote and directed the web series Badge of a Quitter, which won the Best New Media Award at the Burbank International Film Festival. Carla was the host of the long running podcast Improv Yak and has been featured on Spontaneation (with Paul F. Tompkins), Alchemy This (with Kevin Pollack) and Craig's List (with Craig Cackowski). In this episode, they chat about one of her very first improv scenes, her training in Chicago and her reintroduction to improv years later in LA. She talks about her many interests outside of improv and shares advice on how to live a balanced life as an improviser. Visit Carla's Official Site (contains podcast & Badge of a Quitter links) Check out The Improv Place

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

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

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

This week on Yes But Why, we 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!

Ally talks about how she mixed hip hop and cultural dance to create a unique dance company. This conversation inspires you to go outside of the box to make up your own rules and create another stream of income. Ally has discovered that she is ready to expand energetically outside of L.A and the U.S. In this episode you will learn about:How Ally’s dad, who was a dancer, motivated her to start dancing as a kid.Leaving dance for sports and falling in love with dance all over again.Being inspired by folk and cultural dance and recreating a different style by mixing hip hop with traditional dances.Pausing for a bit and feeling comfortable with taking time off.Discovering that there is more outside of your space, energetically. Favorite Quote: “Who I am authentically is alright.” Ally talks about how she was able to recreate her dance style by mixing cultural and traditional folk dances with hip hop and building her dance company. About Ally:Ally Vega is a 2nd generation Filipina American choreographer, movement educator, and performer based in Los Angeles, CA. She’s worked with various Asian American talent such as Guy Tang, Bohan Phoenix, Nitemrkt, and Gingee and has been featured on Buzzfeed and NBC Asian America to showcase narratives around the immigrant experience.  She’s also choreographed for the musical comedy, Supportive White Parents, that debuted at Second City Hollywood. Nowadays, she spends her time directing her dance company Ancestral Vision Movement, a company that fuses traditional Filipino dances with hip hop and other contemporary forms of movement. Follow Ally:Instagram      Ally Vega     Ancestral Vision MovementFacebook       Ally Vega     Ancestral Vision Movement Ancestral Vision Movement website"Native Signal"/"Be Free" | Ally Vega Choreography | Universal CityWalk"Gong Spirits" | Ally Vega Choreography | Club Jete October 2018Hey Big Spender (pSyk remix) | Ally Vega Choreography Text: ANNIVERSARY to (323) 524-9857 to view our WATCH PARTY for our 20th Anniversary Maxt Out Dance Competition online! Follow us:Learn more: Dance Your LifeLearn more: Maxt Out Dance CompetitionInstagram @maxtoutdanceMaxt Out on FacebookTikTok @maxtoutdanceSign-up for our FREE Maxt Out at Home Dance Classes!Follow Joanna:Learn more The Get Up GirlJoanna Vargas on InstagramJoanna Vargas on FacebookTikTok @joannavargasofficialOperation Underground Railroad – OURRescue.org SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES, SPOTIFY AND STITCHER!You like what you hear? Leave a 5 star rating and write a review. We want to know how much you love listening to our guests.

Today our guest is Karen Hall. A Washington State native, professional cellist, character actor, and clown. She plays, "The prelude to the second Bach Suite in D minor for solo cello." We discuss public perception, creating characters, Improv, being a female in a male dominant field, and mental/physical health of artists. She is the owner of @musicianhealthresources Check out her characters and cello performances on her Instagram: @inforthelonghall Catch up with my guests and latest projects: @empersico

Hosts Jaime Parker Stickle and Jason Beeber have fun getting real with comedian, teacher and activist Mirage Thrams about educating kids, getting through to grown-ups, speaking truth to power, and finding the funny in all of it. Visit Mirage's website for all things Mirage: https://miragethrams.com/ Follow Mirage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirage.thrams Check out and support the Hollywood Accountability Group: https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodAccountability/ Take a class with Mirage through Second City Hollywood: https://www.secondcity.com/courses/hollywood/adult/ Depression is so much more than just your regular grade bad day. You, or someone you know don’t have to deal with depression alone. Reach out for help for depression. Free, 24/7 crisis counseling. Contact the Crisis Text line by texting "CONNECT" to 741741 to be connected to a live counselor like Mirage. https://bit.ly/3ovJfMK

This guy! As the son of veteran comedic actor John Candy, humor runs in Chris Candy’s blood. The Canadian-born actor trained at Groundlings, Second City, and Upright Citizens Brigade, and regularly performs with Second City Hollywood as part of the improv team DAZL. He hosts the weekly music program Neuz Pollution for KXLU 88.9, and is the co-host and creator of Bumper 2 Bumper, an interview podcast that takes place during rush hour in L.A. His acting credits include roles in Matthew Jacobs’ award-winning feature Bar America and the Funny or Die series Mystic Cosmic Patrol. In 2019 along with co-creator Guerrin Gardner, Candy wrote and starred in Rick Darge’s Chowchilla, which screened at the Raindance and Calgary International Film Festivals. Chris is the frontman of the LA band, Chotto Ghetto, and continues to thrive in the Southern California arts scene. Find Chris at his website www.christophercandy.com.  

Leslie Seiler is an actor, improviser, director and most recently, a stand up comedian who gave up free health care and a reasonable government to move to LA to expand her career. An Alumnus of the Second City Toronto, she currently teaches with The Second City Hollywood, where she also performed before the world closed.This interview is so enjoyable and hilarious. We talk about her upbringing in Nova Scotia. How her mom and dad are her biggest champions and her favourite comedians.https://www.instagram.com/leslieseilerhttps://twitter.com/Leslie_Seiler

My guest speaker JaDarrel ( JD to his friends) was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. His lifelong desire to be an actor was nurtured by a love of sketch and improv comedy, in particular shows like ‘ In Living Color’ , ‘SNL’ , ‘ Whose Line is It Anyway’ , ' Mad TV' and ‘ Chappelle’s Show’. His acting role models are Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray.He did a 5 year stint in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman ( medic) for the Marines from 2003 to 2008. His acting career started in 2010. He has previously performed and/or trained at The LA Connection, The Second City Hollywood, IO West and The Underground. His film and TV credits included "MegaShark Vs Crocosaurus", the All Def Digital movie ‘Major Label’, HBO’s ‘Insecure’ , 'Dueces', ' White T' and Netflix's ' 100 Humans'. His music video credits include Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’, Kevin Gates' 'Push It', Buzz Low's ' Thong Song Remix' and Tim Hicks ' No Truck Song'. He has done commercials for Geico, Tekkan Tag Team, Kelley Blue Book and Disney Plus. In addition to acting, JaDarrel is a writer for pop culture site ‘God Hates Geeks’, the lead contributor to the popular blog ‘ Belser-Verse’ on Facebook and Instagram. JaDarrel is currently a memeber of the sketch show ' TMI Hollywood' and co-host of the pop culture podcast ' Droppin' That Culture With JD and AJ'. We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-d-king/support

From his 10 revues at Chicago's Second City performing with the likes of Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, and Rachel Dratch, to the 10 years he spent as Artistic Director of The Second City Hollywood, to the countless worldwide workshops and performances he's engaged in, to his TEDx Talk, “Life: The Product is the Process,” David Razowsky has developed a simple approach to improvising: Your present awareness is the only thing you need to create compelling, smart, truthful, and surprising scenes. Period. No games, no preconceived premises, no ideas, no ego. All that matters is now. David joins Stephen, Eric, and Kam to talk about: -how David realized what he wanted to do in life through answering why he feels he’s on this planet: to help people. -the uncanny similarities between improv and buddhism. -David’s TEDx talk about the value of living in the moment. -the importance of giving yourself a round of applause once in a while. Then the quartet somersaults gracefully into some self-help, including interpreting a quote from Inspirobot, what to do about a "sloppy" tattoo, advice for Channing Tatum now that his new children's book is out, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow David! https://www.davidrazowsky.com/ (sign up for David's "low impact" mailing list to get updates on his new book, "A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation" https://twitter.com/drazowsky?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/drazowsky/ Watch David's TEDx talk "Life: The Process is the Product": https://www.ted.com/talks/david_razowsky_life_the_process_is_the_product Listen to David's Podcast A.D.D. Comedy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-d-d-comedy-with-dave-razowsky/id572391530?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2 Great starter episode: Stephen Colbert: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/congrats-colbert/id572391530?i=1000351574879 --- 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/hyperbrole-podcast/message

Jay Sukow will gladly talk endlessly about how much better the world would be if everyone took just one improv class. He has trained with, among others, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Jon Favreau, Keith Johnstone, Del Close and Mick Napier. He is the founder of Today Improv, where he teaches improv to actors, business, and everybody else. He is currently on faculty at The Second City Hollywood and M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater and has taught and performed at theaters and festivals throughout the world. https://www.yelp.com/biz/today-improv-with-jay-sukow-los-angeles https://www.facebook.com/todayimprov/