Podcasts about second city theatre

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to Comedy! Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by comedy legend, Robin Duke. Robin began her career writing and performing comedy at Second City Theatre in Toronto. Since then, she has written and performed on television's SCTV and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, creating memorable characters and sketches, The Whiners and Mr. and Mrs. T's Bloody Mary Mix. You might just recognize her as “Wendy” from the Blouse Barn on SCHITT'S CREEK. Most recently she appeared in the CTV, CSA-nominated-half-hour comedy series SHELVED. She also appeared for three seasons on FX /HULU's, MAN SEEKING WOMAN. Her Film work includes the classic Harold Ramis comedy, GROUNDHOG DAY as well as his other films; CLUB PARADISE, STUART SAVES HIS FAMILY and MULTIPLICITY. Robin continues to write with, perform and co-produce the all-woman comedy troupe, WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED with Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek. Since 2004, WFC have successfully toured Canada, the United States and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to sold-out houses and rave reviews. Now retired, as a Professor and full-time faculty in the comedy program at Humber College for 19 years, she taught everything from sketch writing, performing, and improvisation to Canada's up-and-coming comedy stars. Robin Duke also completed a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Nonfiction at King's College in Halifax and plans to complete her memoir; My Funny Life and Improvising Through It, by 2024. Her awards include a Star on Canada's Walk of Fame for her work on SCTV, an Emmy nomination for writing on Saturday Night Live, a Canadian Screen Award for her ensemble work with Shelved, the David Broadfoot Comic Genius Award, and The John Candy Award, not to mention an Innovator of the Year award with Humber College. She has her Grade Two Royal Conservatory Theory in piano and enjoys quilting. This was a very special interview with lots of laughs and also some very heartwarming moments, with one of Canada's leading comedy icons! For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

Feeling overwhelmed? Procrastinating, then frantically pushing to get everything done? The good news is that healthy productivity is not about doing more. It's about doing more of what matters. Modern life has us feeling swamped, unsure how to move forward on goals and dreams while still managing the day-to-day. And then there are all those other things still on the list: the garage needs cleaning, those photos need organizing, and the emails, the emails, the emails . . .Sam Bennett presents a radically simple idea: small actions, the kind you can do in 15 minutes, are enough to move the needle on your levels of joy and satisfaction—and ultimately change your life. Sam guides you from overwhelm to accomplishment by showing you how to:let go of perfectionism, self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and other destructive patternsmanage when life feels out of control due to health or family concernsbreak intimidating projects into a series of manageable taskstactfully say no to extra work when people put you on the spottake a quarter of an hour a day for yourself to create new routines that support a balanced life.Sam is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated over-achievers get unstuck, so you can prioritize, focus and move forward on the goals that matter to you.She is also a wildly popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a half-million participants and an average of 4.8 stars in a range of courses including, Time Management for Busy People, How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings, Embracing Times of Uncertainty, and How to Write Emails People Will Actually Read.  She has a gift for authentic marketing, having spent 15 years as a Personal Branding Expert for Sam Christensen Studios. She was honored by some of the best marketers in the world as an Ultimate Marketer Finalist at Infusioncon 2010.As an actor, her work in the theatre includes a long affiliation with the legendary Second City Theatre in Chicago, and in Los Angeles, she's done extensive work with LA Theatreworks, The Open Fist Theatre Company, and ComedySportz. Her television appearances include The Drew Carey Show, Strong Medicine, Days of Our Lives, and Modern Family.Originally from Chicago, and now based in a tiny beach town outside of Los Angeles, Sam offers online courses, in-person workshops, and keynotes. She also makes a heck of a roast chicken.https://therealsambennett.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton (aka Frangela) are real life best friends who met and honed their skills at the world famous Second City Theatre. Recently, they have appeared on Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Resistance Tour playing to sold out houses all over the country. Listen to their podcast “The Final Word” with Frangela on ITunes.

Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton (aka Frangela) are real life best friends who met and honed their skills at the world famous Second City Theatre. Recently, they have appeared on Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Resistance Tour playing to sold out houses all over the country. Listen to their podcast “The Final Word” with Frangela on ITunes.

Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends who met and honed their skills at the world famous Second City Theatre. Frangela is known for NBC's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. They were featured on The Oprah Show on the “Best Standups in America” episode. They are well known for their commentary on VH1's Best Week Ever and hilarity on the big screen in the hit films He's Just Not That Into You and Slow Learners. They are also recurring fan favorites on HULU'S Quick Draw. Frances and Angela have starred in, written and produced their own pilot for FOX called Frances and Angela. They both starred in and wrote for their award winning animated show Hey Monie for Oxygen and BET. They also wrote a pilot for The Disney Channel and Showtime. Together they have starred in pilots for VH1, The Travel Channel, OWN and recently wrote and produced on shows for Lifetime Television, VH1 and the Game Show Network. They have many other credits, but they eschewed listing them for this show as "this show is the only credit [they] are concerned with right now." Awww! Give it a listen, por favor! --- 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

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. This week, Greys Anatomy's actor, writer and musician ER Fightmaster joins Mika to discuss their joy at re-finding their lost freedom, how they manage their endometriosis diagnosis and the importance of campaigning for better health care for gender neutral and trans people. This episode is a reflective, insightful and an overwhelming uplifting story of finding one's true self.“I (felt I) was doing the worst job on earth of being a woman. Because I'm not. And then I got to college and I saw all these queer people. And it dropped off of me that minute - that is my understanding of myself as ugly my understanding of myself as bad. All this shame disappeared the minute that I was around other queer people and no one was forcing this like weird pink on me. Then I was I immediately like, oh, I'm hot. I'm fun. I'm happy and people love me.” - ER FightmasterDon't forget to like, subscribe, rate and review - it helps others find us. Follow us on social media @thehappyvagina & @missmikasimmonsER Fightmaster is a nonbinary actor, writer, comedian and musician from Cincinnati, Ohio. After receiving a Women and Gender Studies degree from DePaul University they traveled the world performing and teaching comedy. (Ok, plot twist.) After a year-long residency at the famed Amsterdam based comedy club Boom Chicago, E.R. returned home to Chicago and toured the country with the world renowned Second City Theatre before taking a spot on their resident stage. E.R.'s television debut was on the series Work In Progress on Showtime. In 2019 E.R. joined the cast of Hulu's Shrill, a comedy series led by Aidy Bryant based on the memoir of the acclaimed body positivity feminist, Lindy West. In 2021 E.R. was cast as Kai Bartley, the first nonbinary doctor on television for the ABC show Grey's Anatomy. E.R. played the love interest of one of the show's longtime leads, Caterina Scorsone (Dr. Amelia Shepherd). The plotline received international acclaim and has been recognized as groundbreaking television for not only the nonbinary community, but for the Queer community at large. While filming Grey's, E.R. was brought on as a writer for Survival of the Thickest, an upcoming Netflix/A24 comedy series based on the memoir of the effervescent Michelle Buteau. They also lead a LA based band called TWIN, with songs featured on multiple series and films. E.R. is currently finalizing touches on their first solo album, with plans to release new music later this year. They are the 2023 recipient of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award.The Happy Vagina podcast is produced by Pineapple Audio Productions This episode was made possible by Momorate Apotetheca a certified organic and cruelty-free care line which gently yet effectively address symptoms associated with common issues such as yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis UTI's and more.. To find out more go to https://momotaroapotheca.comAnd supported by Jude. Jude supplements are natural, backed by science and approved by doctors. They were co-created with real women and are clinically proven to reduce leaks by 79%. Jude supplements contain a blend of pumpkin seed extract and soy germ extract two very simple – yet highly effective – natural ingredients. Go to www.wearejude.com and you can receive 10% off with the code THEHAPPYVAGINA10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recording Artist Chef Sean stops by to share the latest on his success with his single Runaway. Not to mention he's an entrepreneur with new products on the way.  Who is Chef Sean: Sean Christopher aka Chef Sean made his feature film debut at age of 12 in the MGM/Gramercy pictures drama, Jason's Lyric. Sean portrayed the young Jason starring Allen Payne, Forest Whitaker and Jada Pinkett Smith. Sean is currently starring in the horror film “Teeth and Blood”. He plays the role of Detective Mike Hung. His credits include the television movie, “There Are No Children Here”, for Harpo Productions and “Missing Persons” on ABC. He has also starred in a national advertising campaign. His love for acting is mirrored by his love for music. He is a talented songwriter, producer and rapper who continues to enjoy his success as a hip hop artist. He has written, produced, and performed lead vocals on four albums: LOUD PACK (Independent), STREETS PAY ME (Universal/Bungalow/Star City), BEEN FAMOUS PROJECT(Star City), and BUSTDOWN BUICKS & BOTTLES (Star City). Chef Sean is currently lead hip hop rapper with his own full rock band called “Chef Sean and Blaze”. They feature trap rock music which is a blend of rap lyrics and rock music. He also wrote and performed the “Teeth and Blood” title track on the film's soundtrack, as well wrote and produced additional music. Sean studied acting at Second City Theatre in Chicago, and studied audio recording engineering at Five towns Colleges in Dix Hills, New York.The Chicago native now resides in Hollywood, California. For more info visit www.thechefsean.com Follow Chef Sean on Instagram @therealchefsean

John-Michael chats with actor/comedian Craig Robinson about comedy, acting and his new series titled "Killing It" on Peacock, and his shows at the San Jose Improv that you can check out at https://improv.com/sanjose/comic/craig+robinson/ Here's a little about Craig:Beginning as a stand-up comedian in Chicago, Robinson first made his mark in the comedy circuit at the 1998 Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival. Before deciding to pursue his comedy career full time, Robinson was a K-8 teacher in the Chicago Public School System. He earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and his Masters of Education from St. Xavier University. It was while Craig was studying education in Chicago that he also discovered his love of acting and comedy when he joined the famed Second City Theatre. Craig is best known for his portrayal of Daryl Philban in NBC's THE OFFICE but has also starred in such movies as KNOCKED UP, THIS IS THE END, THE HOT TUB TIME MACHINE SERIES, and MORRIS FROM AMERICA the latter of which he won a Special Grand Jury prize for acting at Sundance in 2016. Craig also plays the role of Leroy in FOX's paranormal comedy series, GHOSTED. Craig currently resides in Los Angeles and continues to headline solo dates as well as with his band “The Nasty Delicious” all across the globe.

"If you exist, you belong."  Filmmaker Arielle Nobile ponders and explores the question of belonging, and has settled on this answer. Still, we continue to ask, 'Where do I belong?' 'Do I belong?' and 'How do we all belong, despite our differences?" We hope today's episode assures and inspires you that in our human family,   despite our missteps, all are welcome here.Our conversation covers revolutionary listening, perhaps the most powerful key to understanding and accepting each other. We can belong to ourselves and stand on our beliefs, and belong to each other, even when we strongly disagree with each other. We also talk about Arielle's recent move from the U.S. to Argentina, and what that means, her journey from in front of the camera to behind it, and how creatives can become bridges to unite disparate - and often, alienated -  groups of people.Arielle and I share our experiences in performing arts,  communication and optimism in humanity during challenging times. Thanks for listening.Arielle is a documentary film maker, who is usually the one asking all the questions. She is the CEO of Legacy Connections  , which was founded in 2005. Arielle's company produces documentary films for families to reflect on their history, truths, shared values and vision for the future.  She received her BFA in Experimental Theatre from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. She then studied in an MFA-style year-long directing program at Second City Theatre in Chicago. She taught improv and theatre at Second City and Piven Theatre to adults and children, which makes her uniquely skilled at helping all her subjects relax and be natural on camera. Arielle is the producer/director of the award-winning documentary series Belonging in the USA: Stories from our Neighbors. The first film in the trilogy, The Story of Michael D. McCarty was a 2019 official selection at the Pan African Film Festival, the largest Black film festival in the US. Check-out Arielle's related Belonging in the USA podcast. Arielle was named to The Independent Magazine's List of “10 Filmmakers to Watch” in 2018 for the Belonging in the USA documentary series. In 2012, she won a Hugo Television award for her 6-part public television series, Belonging in Boulder: Unexpected Stories from Your Neighbors.

I hope you're ready to laugh!  Today's guests, Rob Snow and Nick Doyle are masters at improvisation, and they had me laughing before we even hit record.  Rob started a non-profit called StandUp for Downs and performs improv across the country to raise money for local Down Syndrome affiliates.  A few years ago, he developed the Improvaneer Method, a program that teachers individuals with developmental disabilities improvisation skills.  The program has yielded so many gains for its students- eye contact, patience, voice projection, problem solving, adaption to change, listening, focus, quick thinking, creative thinking, character development- to name a few!  Rob and Nick describe the program more in this episode, and yes, they made me play some improv games!!!     Meet My Guests: Rob Snow - CEO and Creator Rob is a native Ohioan, but moved to Chicago and began his comedy and improvisation journey in the late 90s while training at the famed Second City Theatre, as well as Improv Olympic and The Annoyance Theatre.  In 2000, Rob “gave up” comedy for the serenity of the “real world”.  He married his wife, Ellen, and they had their first son Charlie. In 2009 the Snows moved back to Ohio and Rob decided to give comedy a shot again performing open mics and guests sets while he traveled for his day job. Also in that year, Rob and Ellen had their second son Henry who was born with Down Syndrome.  The merger of Rob's passion for comedy and the love of his son has paved his path ever since.  In 2011 Rob created his first of three one-man shows which he continues to perform nationally (www.weneedasign.net). The Snows also founded Stand Up For Downs, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with developmental disabilities through humor. In 2017, Rob created the The Improvaneer Method. He serves as the Chief Executive and still rolls up the sleeves to Co-Direct when Maggie allows him.     Nick Doyle - Assistant Director and Sales Associate Nick Doyle is from Canton, OH and has become a vital part of the success of The Improvaneer Method. Nick is an original cast member and quickly establish himself as the ‘big brother' and leader of the troupe. Through his dedication to the craft, he quickly became a standout performer. In 2019, Nick joined Rob as a board member of his non-profit, Stand Up For Downs.  He  also joined the board of GiGi's Playhouse Canton.  Nick serves as an Assistant Director for online and live Improvaneer Method classes as well as a Sales Associate helping promote and sell programs at conferences nationally.  He also continues performing with The Original Improvaneers around the country.  Beyond serving in all of these roles, Nick works as a host at Applebees restaurant in Canton.  He is currently performing a one man show called “Truth Be Told” around the country.  Nick's hobbies include bringing joy to everything that comes into his path.    For more information about StandUp for Downs and The Improvaneer Method, check out www.theimproveneermethod.com

#7 of Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2 Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends who met at the world famous Second City Theatre and became what we know today as FRANGELA. But what I thought would be a funny, entertaining conversation — oh and it is — became so much more. We talk mental health, “cancel culture,” why Frances wants to confront Val Kilmer and one of the most important questions you could possibly ask yourself. Our chat is lively, it's super fun and it's a huge opportunity to learn and grow — something as a woman nearing 50, I hope to do each and every day.  About Frangela: You may recognize this genius duo from NBC's “Bring The Funny,” or  “I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.” They were featured on The Oprah Show on the “Best Standups in America” episode. They are well known for their commentary on VH1's Best Week Ever and hilarity on the big screen in the hit films He's Just Not That Into You and Slow Learners. They are also recurring fan favorites on HULU'S Quick Draw. Currently, they are appearing on The Sexy Liberal Virtual Tour, go to SexyLiberal.com for tickets. Listen to their podcasts “The Final Word” and “Idiot of the Week” where you find all your favorite podcasts. Connect with Frangela: Frangela.com Facebook Twitter Instagram

Sam Bennett founded TheRealSamBennett.com to provide a secure, compassionate, structured, goal-oriented environment for creatives of all stripes, as well as for people who don't typically think of themselves as creative but who want to live more innovative, productive and fulfilled lives. Our watchwords are: kindness, authenticity, creativity, good humor and a commitment to being exceptionally literate. You know how they say our bodies are 65% water? Well, Sam believes that our souls are 65% creativity. Creativity is as natural and essential a part of your well being as breath. It's just a matter of how you choose to apply your creativity in your pursuit of more joyful and more meaningful life. Your area of creative genius is the area where you just seem to have a “knack.” The realm in which others might get confused, but you find it easiest to solve problems. So you may have a natural gift for art, music or movement, but you may also have creative gifts in engineering, cooking, child-rearing, human relationships, math, party-throwing, gardening. There's no limit to the ways in which your creativity can express itself. And when you lean in to your creative gifts, you can accomplish great things. But it can be tough to stop procrastinating and get what matters most to you done. That's when it's time to tap into Sam's wealth of experience as a creative and a business builder who's worked with thousands of creatives — just like you – as trusted guide, coach and mentor. With options for every creative goal and budget, you too can get personal access to Sam's experience and wisdom. IF YOU ARE: A highly creative seeker looking for inspiration, supportive community and just a pinch of structure… Request Access to Sam's Facebook Group for Highly Creative People JOIN An idea person with so many ideas about so many things but also find it really difficult to see those ideas all the way through to completion… Checkout the Procrastination Domination Workshop REGISTER A creative entrepreneur or professional wanting to discover the success secrets of other highly creative people… Apply for Sam's Pro Club APPLY Sam Bennett is here to help you bring your creative dreams and your big ideas to life. Because your creativity matters. Every single day. Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher and creativity-productivity specialist and author of the bestselling, “Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day” (New World Library), which Seth Godin described as “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.” Her latest bestseller is, “Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists” (New World Library). Sam is the creator of the The Organized Artist Company.com, a company Sam founded specifically to help creative people get unstuck, so you can focus and move forward on your goals. She has a gift for authentic marketing, having spent 15 years as a Personal Branding Expert for Sam Christensen Studios. She was honored by some of the best marketers in the world as an Ultimate Marketer Finalist at Infusioncon 2010. As an actor, her work in the theatre includes a long affiliation with the legendary Second City Theatre in Chicago, and in Los Angeles she's done extensive work with LA Theatreworks, The Open Fist Theatre Company and ComedySportz. Her television appearances include The Drew Carey Show, Strong Medicine, Days of Our Lives and Modern Family. (REALLY!) You Can Do It. I'll Show You How. SHOW ME HOW CONTACT US Click Here to Submit Our Contact Form Email Us: support@therealsambennett.com Call Us: (805) 881-3699 Send Us a Post: The Organized Artist Company 1072 Casitas Pass Road, #198 Carpinteria, CA 93013

In this episode of Money Tales, we speak with Arielle Nobile. Love is a common thread in the money stories Arielle shares with us. She talks about how money has been used in her family to express love – sometimes with strings attached and sometimes without restriction. Arielle also talks about how she and her husband, both of whom are artists dealing with money stigmas of that profession, have deeply explored their relationship with money in the context of their loving relationship with each other.Arielle is a documentary film maker, who is usually the one asking all the questions. She is the CEO of Legacy Connections  , which was founded in 2005. Arielle's company produces documentary films for High Net Worth families to reflect on their history, truths, shared values and vision for the future. Her clients tend to be interested in both their family history and the impact that it has on their lives and future generations. While most of the clients Arielle works with are connected to a family business, she has helped entrepreneurs, financial advisors, doctors, and more connect with the invaluable stories that make up the true legacy of a family beyond their financial wealth.Arielle received her BFA in Experimental Theatre from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. She then studied in an MFA-style year-long directing program at Second City Theatre in Chicago. She taught improv and theatre at Second City and Piven Theatre to adults and children, which makes her uniquely skilled at helping all her subjects relax and be natural on camera. Arielle is the producer/director of the award-winning documentary series Belonging in the USA: Stories from our Neighbors. The first film in the trilogy, The Story of Michael D. McCarty was a 2019 official selection at the Pan African Film Festival, the largest Black film festival in the US. Check-out Arielle's related Belonging in the USA podcast. Arielle was named to The Independent Magazine's List of “10 Filmmakers to Watch” in 2018 for the Belonging in the USA documentary series. In 2012, she won a Hugo Television award for her 6-part public television series, Belonging in Boulder: Unexpected Stories from Your Neighbors.Learn more about Money Tale$ > Subscribe to the podcast Recent episodes See all episodes > Form CRS Form ADV Terms of Use Privacy Rights and Policies

In this episode of Money Tales, we speak with Arielle Nobile. Love is a common thread in the money stories Arielle shares with us. She talks about how money has been used in her family to express love – sometimes with strings attached and sometimes without restriction. Arielle also talks about how she and her husband, both of whom are artists dealing with money stigmas of that profession, have deeply explored their relationship with money in the context of their loving relationship with each other. Arielle is a documentary film maker, who is usually the one asking all the questions. She is the CEO of Legacy Connections  , which was founded in 2005. Arielle's company produces documentary films for High Net Worth families to reflect on their history, truths, shared values and vision for the future. Her clients tend to be interested in both their family history and the impact that it has on their lives and future generations. While most of the clients Arielle works with are connected to a family business, she has helped entrepreneurs, financial advisors, doctors, and more connect with the invaluable stories that make up the true legacy of a family beyond their financial wealth. Arielle received her BFA in Experimental Theatre from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. She then studied in an MFA-style year-long directing program at Second City Theatre in Chicago. She taught improv and theatre at Second City and Piven Theatre to adults and children, which makes her uniquely skilled at helping all her subjects relax and be natural on camera. Arielle is the producer/director of the award-winning documentary series Belonging in the USA: Stories from our Neighbors. The first film in the trilogy, The Story of Michael D. McCarty was a 2019 official selection at the Pan African Film Festival, the largest Black film festival in the US. Check-out Arielle's related Belonging in the USA podcast. Arielle was named to The Independent Magazine's List of “10 Filmmakers to Watch” in 2018 for the Belonging in the USA documentary series. In 2012, she won a Hugo Television award for her 6-part public television series, Belonging in Boulder: Unexpected Stories from Your Neighbors. See all episodes >

It’s Election Day — so much is at stake for our country and its people. But as you know, this is not a political podcast. So for today, my plan was to give you a little comic relief by inviting on two hilarious, outspoken, brilliant women. Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends who met at the world famous Second City Theatre and became what we know today as FRANGELA. But what I thought would be a funny, entertaining conversation — oh and it is — became so much more. We talk mental health, "cancel culture," why Frances wants to confront Val Kilmer and one of the most important questions you could possibly ask yourself. Our chat is lively, it’s super fun and it’s a huge opportunity to learn and grow — something as a woman nearing 50, I hope to do each and every day. About Frangela: You may recognize this genius duo from NBC’s “Bring The Funny,” or  "I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here." They were featured on The Oprah Show on the “Best Standups in America” episode. They are well known for their commentary on VH1’s Best Week Ever and hilarity on the big screen in the hit films He’s Just Not That Into You and Slow Learners. They are also recurring fan favorites on HULU’S Quick Draw. Currently, they are appearing on The Sexy Liberal Virtual Tour, go to SexyLiberal.com for tickets. Listen to their podcasts “The Final Word” and “Idiot of the Week” where you find all your favorite podcasts. Connect with Frangela: Frangela.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Mentioned in this Episode:   Forty Thrive: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening Forty Thrive: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life Forty Thrive: How to Start Over The Driven Woman Podcast   If you're struggling with anxiety or other mental health challenges, the following resources are available to you.   Better Help National Alliance on Mental Illness National Institute of Mental Health

We are joined today by the super-talented & incredibly funny, Nick Smeriglio. Nick is known on the internet as a comedic impersonator. To steal directly from his Cameo bio (just to name a few), he is able to impersonate: Sebastian Maniscalco, Christopher Walken, Tony Soprano, Jack Nicholson, Ray Romano, Nacho Libre, Jon Lovitz, THOR, JFK, Arthur Shelby, Jimmy Stewart, NICKMERCS, Bill Clinton, & more! In addition to his expansive vocal talents, Nick is also a budding stand-up comedian with a passion for making people laugh. He is well known in Chicago as a mainstay at the "Second City Theatre." In a revealing anecdote, Nick attributes his many successes from his start in the spotlight. As is tradition, we end this episode with a "Would You Rather?" His response was as genuine as he was. There is a surprise visit from Tony Soprano, Littlefinger, & Lord Varys that you won't want to miss!

In today’s episode, we have the extraordinary Sam Bennett joining me. She is an actor, speaker, teacher, poet, a creativity and productivity specialist and also the best selling author of Get It Done and Start Right Where You Are. This woman is going to blow your mind!  We talk a lot about her acting years, her very well known actor friends, how she has spent a lot of time doing incredible TV and at the same time experiencing fear and struggled to truly be in the spotlight. We talk a lot about being afraid of success and of truly being seen. We had a lot of fun in this conversation. We talk about life, death, creativity, procrastination, depression and everything in between. Sam is very open and honest about her personal experience of depression, how it shows up in her life and how she moves through life in spite of it. This conversation is for anyone who wants to create something new, who wants to find their way to a brand new part of their identity and to also remember their core self - the self that has been with them forever. If you are going through a transition of any kind and you are about to jump into a brand new chapter, if you want to create something for the world and yourself, then I hope you will take the time to listen. It might just be life-changing.   “Showing up more fully for yourself allows you to show up more fully for your family, for your friends, and for the world.”  ~Sam Bennett   Sam talks about that voice inside of us, that might just be a quiet whisper right now. The voice that says you can do this too. My request of you is to please make sure that voice is being heard and taken seriously. However quiet it is, it is Divine. It is God or the universe talking to you and it’s your destiny. Be sure to comment below or connect with me on Instagram and let me know what you think of this conversation. More About Sam Bennett Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher, and creativity-productivity specialist and author of the bestselling, “Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day” (New World Library), which Seth Godin described as “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.” Her latest bestseller is, “Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists” (New World Library). Sam is the creator of The Organized Artist Company.com, a company Sam founded specifically to help creative people get unstuck, so you can focus and move forward on your goals. She has a gift for authentic marketing, having spent 15 years as a Personal Branding Expert for Sam Christensen Studios. She was honored by some of the best marketers in the world as an Ultimate Marketer Finalist at Infusioncon 2010. As an actor, her work in the theatre includes a long affiliation with the legendary Second City Theatre in Chicago, and in Los Angeles, she’s done extensive work with LA Theatreworks, The Open Fist Theatre Company, and ComedySportz. Her television appearances include The Drew Carey Show, Strong Medicine, Days of Our Lives and Modern Family. Originally from Chicago, and now based in a tiny beach town outside of Los Angeles, Sam offers online courses, in-person workshops, and keynotes. She also makes a heck of a roast chicken. You can connect with Sam via her website and Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Things We Mention In This Episode Website: www.therealsambennett.com Book: Start Right Where You Are by Sam Bennett Book: Get It Done: From Procrastination to Genius in 15 Minutes A Day by Sam Bennett Podcast: The Secrets of Highly Creative People with Sam Bennett Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Newsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly letter  Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Thank you!

Jim and Jimmy are joined by Marla Caceres and Nelson Velazquez, improvisors at Chicago’s famous Second City Theatre. They discuss how ParkerGale has leveraged the Second City Works to provide professional development for senior executives in addition to the concepts that underpin the Second City philosophy and why they are so important to fostering growth, teamwork, and innovation. Oh – and don’t miss the end when the crew improvises a song entitled “The Ugly Burning House.”

Chris Witaske, an actor and alumni of the world famous Second City Theatre in Chicago, IL., found his love for comedy at a young age and began acting at 12. Chris' dream job to become a fulltime cast member on SNL was shattered after his 6th callback, leaving him distraught and uncertain about his future. After a few setbacks, Chris decided to set sail to Los Angeles with a clean slate to pursue his acting career and has become a successful working television, film and commercial actor. Chris shares his coping techniques that come with riding the entertainment rollercoaster and how to maintain success in the industry. @witow @temasall @sallgoodpod

Meet Rob Snow who is the Creator and Director of The Improvaneer Method and Executive Director of Stand Up for Downs, he also performs his one-man show, We Need a Sign, nationally (www.weneedasign.net). Rob began his comedy career in the late 90s while training at the famed Second City Theatre in Chicago, performing at comedy clubs and colleges in the Midwest.  In 2009 Rob and his wife Ellen had their second son Henry who was born with Down Syndrome. In 2013, they created Stand Up for Downs, whose mission is to enhance the lives of those with Down syndrome through humor.

Toni has a theatre degree from the University of Toronto, and went into comedy straight out of university, doing improv shows, sketch, and short videos. She was part of the Second City Conservatory program in Toronto and also worked for the Second City Theatre for about 7 years for the front of house. During that time, she started her own theatre company, Third Kid Productions. She wrote and produced (and acted in) three musical comedies (two one-acts, and one full-length). The full length, Gee Willikers, SPACE! was nominated for an Ovation Award for Best New Work. Toni started doing TV photo-recaps for the TV.com community page in 2014. After five years she created her own blog. She now has two blogs; Toni Watches (photo recaps), and Letters From Auntie (about her travels). She’s currently writing a young-adult adventure trilogy of books called Township 13 and has a bit of a romantic comedy book in the works called Meet June. She also wrote a book of sort-of-poetry called Survival of the Fittest; a Love Story. Find Toni Maggio:Toni Watches (photo recaps) - https://toniwatches.comLetters From Auntie (blog) - https://lettersfromauntie.home.blog/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ToniMaggio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sweet_tones   About MindMineTV: We're Evin and Tatiana - filmmakers, actors, directors, digital media producers, and gamers. Join us for exciting games, hilarious jokes (at least we like to think so), engaging perspectives and a passion for entertaining you (the Brainstream community)!   Connect with MindMineTV:Visit the MindMineTV WEBSITE: http://mindminepod.comCheck out MindMineTV on INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/MindMineTVFollow MindMineTV on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/MindMineTVWatch MindMineTV live on TWITCH: http://twitch.com/MindMineTVAdd to the MindMineTV tip jar on STREAMELEMENTS: https://streamelements.com/mindminetv/tip

Jane Morris has improvised, written, performed, and directed shows around the world. Beginning in Chicago, where she helped found the Second City ETC with her husband Jeff Michalski, and later from her own theaters in Los Angeles, no one has done more to advance the art of improvisation than Jane. As an actress with over 58 credits to her name she is best known for her roles in Raising Helen, True Lies, Frankie and Johnny and recently in Veep. As a director Jane was nominated for a 1988 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Revue for "Channel This" at the Second City Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Jane conducts a solo performance workshop that takes original work from idea to staging, to performing. The class works with actors and writers at any level of the process, whether they are just getting started, or almost ready to mount a whole solo show. Her workshop has produced 9 original shows and every participant has finished work. http://scholarsy.blogspot.com/2017/04/jane-morris-explains-improvisation-and.html https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0606623/ http://janemorriswritework.blogspot.com/

All The World's A Stage: Using improvisation to develop effective creative thinking and collaboration skills.John Dawson is coach and facilitator who's rolled his extensive experience as a comedian and dramatist into effective CreativeThinking and Team Building training for international companies, including Google, AirBnB, DropBox, and Twitter.As a performer, he studied improvisation at N. America’s famous Second City Theatre, the forerunner and principal casting pool forlong running hit TV show ‘Saturday Night Live’. John's a produced playwright and screenwriter with numerous featurefilm and TV projects currently in development. He assists fellow writers and production companies in developing their own work as a story consultant and script editor.Do you want to:Subscribe to my podcastsDiscover what makes my guests great leaders, storytellers and Influencers CLICK HEREwww.joedalton.ie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jen sits live on stage in front of an audience at the Second City Theatre in Toronto, Canada at the Just For Laughs 42 Festival to talk to you about how she actually had 24 hours of fun, how she thinks she’s realized to try to live in the middle, jobs that let you stay home hungover, flying coach can kill you and American politics sort of.

Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends. They met at Second City Theatre, where they polished their talents as writers and comedy satirists and use those talents in appearances on NBC, MSNBC and Vh-1, as well in movies and sit-coms. We have an absolutely hilarious and eye-opening conversation about their one-of-a-kind mothers, how they met and came to be a comedy duo, and the current political climate. Smart, funny and super honest, Fangela can also be heard on their podcast, "The Final Word with Frangela." They can also be seen on "Stephanie Miller's Sexy, Liberal Tour." Release Date - 02/13/17

Iniziamo con un necrologio: è morto Harold Ramis, pietra miliare della commedia americana. In Italia è certamente ricordato per il suo ruolo come Egon dei Ghostbusters, ma ha diretto film incredibili come Ricomincio da capo.