Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephanie Allynne

This week Conor picked the 2017 fantasy comedy film Dave Made a Maze and we also saw A Minecraft Movie as well. Directed by Bill Watterson, the film centers on the titular Dave who builds a cardboard fort that somehow supernaturally houses an entire labyrinth full of deadly traps and creatures. The film stars Nick Thune, Meera Rohit Kumbhani, Kirsten Vangsness, Stephanie Allynne, James Urbaniak and John Hennigan. Come join us!!! Website : https://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

This week, getting measles is good for you, and if you believe that, Donald Trump has a Cybertruck to sell you. Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne drop by to talk about life, love, death, and documentaries, before two gay relationships are stress-tested to the very brink. Halle reviews a movie that hits close to home. Lovett shares some personal news. And we share a few silver linings, before we all hurry home to our seed oils.Upcoming shows: crooked.com/events

1. Tig and Stephanie's highly effective and hilarious ways to diffuse their marital feuds. 2. Stephanie's experience figuring out her sexuality (years after she married Tig)–and how Tig knew Stephanie was the one. 3. Why Tig's deep in “Towanda-ing” right now–and how that affects their marriage. 4. The power of knowing what you DON'T want in your life. 5. Tig, Stephanie, Abby, and Glennon each share something they've discovered they don't want. About Stephanie:  Stephanie Allynne is a writer, actor, producer, and director. Her acting credits include THE L WORD: GENERATION Q, ONE MISSISSIPPI, ROOM 104, DREAM CORP LLC, LOVE, and TWIN PEAKS. Stephanie also starred in the Sundance hits PEOPLE PLACES THINGS and Lake Bell's IN A WORLD. Stephanie wrote on the critically acclaimed Amazon series ONE MISSISSIPPI, and co-directed the 2022 Sundance film AM I OK? starring Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno. Stephanie is currently set to write and direct the feature film TIME AND SPACE that will star Tig Notaro. She will produce alongside Notaro and Judd Apatow.  IG: @stephanieallynne About Tig:  Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Rolling Stone named her one of the "50 best stand-up comics of all time." Notaro appears in "Army of the Dead" and “Star Trek: Discovery”; wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show “One Mississippi”. and recently released her second HBO stand-up special, "Tig Notaro: Drawn." In 2021, Tig co-directed, with wife Stephanie Allynne, the feature film 'Am I OK?', available later this year. She hosts the advice podcast "Don't Ask Tig", and cohosts the documentary film podcast "Tig and Cheryl: True Story." IG: @therealfluffnotaro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autodescoberta e Amizade: Explorando "Am I OK?" Neste episódio, mergulhamos em Am I OK?, uma tocante história sobre amizade, autodescoberta e os desafios de abraçar quem realmente somos. Discutimos as performances de Dakota Johnson e Sonoya Mizuno, a sensibilidade da direção de Tig Notaro e Stephanie Allynne, e como o filme explora questões como sexualidade tardia, apoio emocional e a complexidade das relações humanas. Além disso, analisamos o impacto da trilha sonora nostálgica e a simplicidade visual que dá charme à narrativa. Um papo sensível, divertido e reflexivo sobre cinema e representatividade.

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Kate and Leisha catch up with Stephanie Allynne.  How's Stephanie? She's great. At almost everything. Plus, sports, spiritualism and vessels that overflow! PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced by Valerie Hurt Video Editing by Ana Rezende     Sound Mixing and Editing by Jaime Sickora  Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan  Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate and Leisha catch up with Stephanie Allynne.  How's Stephanie? She's great. At almost everything. Plus, sports, spiritualism and vessels that overflow! PANTS with Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey is produced by Valerie Hurt Video Editing by Ana Rezende     Sound Mixing and Editing by Jaime Sickora  Executive Produced by Katie Rhodes and Peg Donegan  Our music is by Carol Parr @csssuxxxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedians, writers, and partners in life Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne join the show to talk about how they first met and fell in love, co-directing their new film “Am I Ok?” starring Dakota Johnson, and a meeting with Reese Witherspoon that may or may not have gone off the rails. Plus, a party bus with Pedro Pascal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's June and we have no opinions on the movie from June that I guess saved cinema! Here's our episode for June 2024. JUNE The Watchers- dir. Ishana Night Shyamalan; Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré, Oliver Finnegan I Used to be Funny- dir. Ally Pankiw; Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees Hit Man- dir. Richard Linklater; Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Molly Bernard The Bikeriders- dir. Jeff Nichols, Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, Norman Reedus Am I Ok?- dir. Tig Notaro, Stephanie Allynne; Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons The Exorcism- dir. Joshua John Miller; Russell Crowe, Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, David Hyde Pierce A Quiet Place Day One- dir. Michael Sarnoski (director of Pig); Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou Kinds of Kindness- dir. Yorgos Lanthimos; Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Emma Stone, Hong Chau, Margaret Qualley, Mamoudou Athie, Joe Alwyn, Hunter Schafer JULY Despicable Me 4 Robot Dreams Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F MaXXXine Mother, Couch Fly Me to the Moon Longlegs Twisters Deadpool & Wolverine --------------------------------------------------- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-are-reel/id1082173626 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VE15E5fS0ZWtESo9bUWhn?si=e983275eb550499c&nd=1 Jurge - twitter: twitter.com/jcruzalvarez26 Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/jcruzalvarez26/​ Ryan- twitter: twitter.com/MrPibbOfficial Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/filmpiece/​ Karrie - twitter: twitter.com/kar_elyles Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/karrie/

Power couple Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne are talented multi-hyphenates who can do it all! Comedy, acting, writing, producing, and now directing! The duo joins Sophia to chat about co-directing their first feature film, "Am I OK?" starring Dakota Johnson. The film follows the journey of a woman who doesn't realize until her 30s that she is gay, a story that Sophia and Stephanie admit they can relate to. Stephanie and Tig also discuss how the project came to them, what it was like working together and calling the shots, and the story of how they met and fell in love! It's a meet-cute involving a Canadian wool sweater -- that coincidentally Sophia also has in her wardrobe!  "Am I OK" is streaming now on Max.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming Up #OnWithMarioLopez – #Comic #TigNotaro & actress #StephanieAllynne zooms in to talk co-directing #AmIOk?, their children, & more! Plus, Courtney's kitchen hack, Tweet Stack helps us beat the heat, #AndyCohen's LightNight complaint, & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their semi-annual Pride edition, Rebecca and Jason round up 2024's most notable queer releases. After unpacking whether CHALLENGERS qualifies as queer, they review Rose Glass' LOVE LIES BLEEDING, Julio Torres' PROBLEMISTA, Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne's AM I OK? and Ethan Coen's DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS.

Simon Miraudo and Lucy Rutherford pair up this week (while Tristan Fidler is away on special assignment), to supply two steaming hot cups o' film review for coffee-loving fill-in Brekky host Connor Kiss. First up, Simon reviews The Exorcism, which is Russell Crowe's second exorcism-based movie in two years (though this one was filmed in 2019, before [The Pope's Exorcist](https://rtrfm.com.au/story/mafia-mamma-the-popes-exorcist-movie-squad-podcast-118/)). Written and directed by the son of Jason Miller (troubled star of The Exorcist), Crowe plays, ahem, the troubled actor taking on the Jason Miller role in a remake of The Exorcist. In cinemas now. Then, Lucy checks out Am I OK?, directed by married comedians Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, and starring Dakota Johnson as a woman who has her queerness awakened in her 30s after discovering her best friend might be moving away. Now streaming on Binge. Keep listening for some pod-exclusive chatter, as Lucy shares her last four films on Letterboxd. Tune into RTRFM 92.1 at 7:30am on Fridays for your regular broadcast of Movie Squad on the radio.

Simon Miraudo and Lucy Rutherford pair up this week (while Tristan Fidler is away on special assignment), to supply two steaming hot cups o' film review for coffee-loving fill-in Brekky host Connor Kiss. First up, Simon reviews The Exorcism, which is Russell Crowe‘s second exorcism-based movie in two years (though this one was filmed in 2019, before The Pope's Exorcist). Written and directed by the son of Jason Miller (troubled star of The Exorcist), Crowe plays, ahem, the troubled actor taking on the Jason Miller role in a remake of The Exorcist. In cinemas now. Then, Lucy checks out Am I OK?, directed by married comedians Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, and starring Dakota Johnson as a woman who has her queerness awakened in her 30s after discovering her best friend might be moving away. Now streaming on Binge. Keep listening for some pod-exclusive chatter, as Lucy shares her last four films on Letterboxd. Tune into RTRFM 92.1 at 7:30am on Fridays for your regular broadcast of Movie Squad on the radio.

Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne are a dynamic couple in the entertainment industry. Tig is a renowned stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and radio contributor, celebrated for her deadpan humor and unique storytelling style. She gained widespread recognition with her critically acclaimed album "Live" and her Amazon Prime series "One Mississippi." Stephanie Allynne is an actress, writer, and comedian known for her roles in "In a World..." and "Dream Corp LLC," as well as her writing and performing on the show "Transparent." Their new film 'Am I OK?' follows Lucy and Jane, who have been best friends their entire lives. When Lucy embarks on a personal journey, she will face a test of her friendship, and her sense of self, on a path she may not be entirely ready to take. In this interview, we talk about their experience writing together, finding their voice, how they got involved with the film 'Am I OK?', how they know when an idea is good, advice for comedy writers, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Am I OK? is a about what happens when you finally come to accept your sexuality much later in life than many do. It stars Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno as two women in their 30s who have been best friends a long time. But Johnson's character is grappling with the possibility that she's queer – and with the fact that her most treasured friendship is in trouble. Directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, it's streaming on Max.We want to hear your opinions about summer snacks. Are you Team Hot Dog or Team Hamburger? What's better: churro or a funnel cake? Click here to cast your votes. The results will be revealed at a virtual live event for Pop Culture Happy Hour+ supporters on Thursday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET. Sign up for PCHH+ at plus.npr.org/happyhour to get access to the event. (Once you've signed up for PCHH+, make sure to set up your special feed, where you'll see a special bonus episode from May 31st with instructions on how to register for the live event. Email plus@npr.org for any extra assistance.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's Lesbian Week here at Breakfast All Day! And what better time than in the middle of Pride Month? First, we review "Backspot," a drama set in the intense world of elite competitive cheerleading. Devery Jacobs and Evan Rachel Wood star. It's in theaters and streaming now. Then, we review "Am I OK?", a romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson as an L.A. woman who begins to question her sexual orientation. Tig Notaro and her wife, Stephanie Allynne, direct. It's streaming on Max. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of "The Acolyte," the new "Star Wars" prequel series that's streaming on Disney+. Amandla Stenberg stars in dual roles. We're intrigued so far! Also, if you are a patron (or you're interested in becoming one), make sure to vote in this month's Off the Menu poll, where we're honoring the late Roger Corman. Thanks so much for being here with us during this crazy busy time! * Athletic Brewing Co. has made a delicious, non-alcoholic specialty beer for Pride Month. Rainbow Wall is a hazy IPA with hints of blood orange. Proceeds go to LGBTQ+ non-profits. Take 10% off with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Stock up on this limited edition brew while you can! https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission. * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter and never miss a thing! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/  

Turn up the volume, because it's time for what's hailed as "one of the greatest documentary concert films ever made": Scorsese's The Last Waltz! While The Band was joined by folks such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond and Neil Young, Lauren and Nicole are so excited to round out this episode's band with very special guest Stephanie Allynne (Tig Notaro: Hello Again, One Mississippi, The L Word: Generation Q)! Together, they chat about the power of live music (And, of course, The Eras Tour), the differing cultural impacts of The Voice and American Idol, and why it's so important to label who everyone is in a documentary. Follow Stephanie: InstagramNext week tune in for our next episode covering Raging Bull (1980)! Like the show? Rate Newcomers 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Nicole and Lauren to read on the pod!Follow the podcast on Letterboxd.Advertise on Newcomers via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode originally aired April 19, 2023.This Don't Ask Tig episode is a first — the first time a guest returns and it's none other than actor and comedian Stephanie Allynne — Tig's wife! Stephanie and Tig share hilarious moments from their visits to Tig's hometown in Mississippi — all centered around a cemetery. The couple gives advice to a listener who wonders if a person can have too many cats, help a woman pick out a hairstyle to change her life and give a fan some zinger retorts to people who mistake her partner for a man.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now).Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. 

Today on Handsome, Stephanie Allynne asks about secret disguises! Why is Tig wearing a bonnet in Louisville? Plus, gross nannies, Mae's party recap, and Fortune's Thailand adventure!Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodEmail the show: handsomepod@gmail.comDon't forget to rate & review Handsome wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie Allynne (The L Word, One Mississippi) joins Arden and Bryan for a non-stop episode of hot dates!! She's so hot she dates HERSELF in the improv portion! This episode has it ALLLLLL HUNNNAY alpha theater kids, runaway helium balloons, open robes!!! If you think YOU got bullied in high school- THINK AGAIN KITTY CATS- because Stephanie has a story for YOU! Call the press! Do your contouring! Sit back and CHILLLLLAX!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your tickets now for Don't Ask Tig Live with Marc Maron streaming on April 24th. Go to http://dontasktig.org/live now for details about this one-time event. This Don't Ask Tig episode is a first — the first time a guest returns and it's none other than actor, comedian, Stephanie Allynne — Tig's wife! Stephanie and Tig share hilarious moments from their visits to Tig's hometown in Mississippi — all centered around a cemetery. The couple gives advice to a listener who wonders if a person can have too many cats, help a woman pick out a hairstyle to change her life and give a fan some zinger retorts to people who mistake her partner for a man.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. 

The holidays have long since dwindled along with those VS seasonal hours, and Lizzy stands before you in an apartment with a Command Strip-scarred wall. But which will truly save the day--bartering with a handyperson, or one last Hail Mary to reassert her Bombshell status? Lizzy consults Grayson--a handyperson--and a former retail manager named Rachel. And then, of course, she seeks advice from her amazingly talented guests! Listen then go to her Ig stories and exercise your right to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. Tig and Stephanie's highly effective and hilarious ways to diffuse their marital feuds. 2. Stephanie's experience figuring out her sexuality (years after she married Tig)–and how Tig knew Stephanie was the one. 3. Why Tig's deep in “Towanda-ing” right now–and how that affects their marriage. 4. The power of knowing what you DON'T want in your life. 5. Tig, Stephanie, Abby, and Glennon each share something they've discovered they don't want. About Stephanie:  Stephanie Allynne is a writer, actor, producer, and director. Her acting credits include THE L WORD: GENERATION Q, ONE MISSISSIPPI, ROOM 104, DREAM CORP LLC, LOVE, and TWIN PEAKS. Stephanie also starred in the Sundance hits PEOPLE PLACES THINGS and Lake Bell's IN A WORLD. Stephanie wrote on the critically acclaimed Amazon series ONE MISSISSIPPI, and co-directed the 2022 Sundance film AM I OK? starring Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno. Stephanie is currently set to write and direct the feature film TIME AND SPACE that will star Tig Notaro. She will produce alongside Notaro and Judd Apatow.  IG: @stephanieallynne About Tig:  Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Rolling Stone named her one of the "50 best stand-up comics of all time." Notaro appears in "Army of the Dead" and “Star Trek: Discovery”; wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show “One Mississippi”. and recently released her second HBO stand-up special, "Tig Notaro: Drawn." In 2021, Tig co-directed, with wife Stephanie Allynne, the feature film 'Am I OK?', available later this year. She hosts the advice podcast "Don't Ask Tig", and cohosts the documentary film podcast "Tig and Cheryl: True Story." TW: @TigNotaro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And for our third and final episode with Wild Horses, we bring you scenes from a brand-new VC Andrews premiere, yet to be released! Flowers in the Attic: THE ORIGIN is a four-part series that goes back in time to reveal why the evil grandmother locked her grandchildren (the flowers) in the attic decades later. Listen to Wild Horses take the story to the moon and back and then go watch what really happens – arguably a storyline that is just as wild as ours! – starting July 9th with the first episode of the series: THE MARRIAGE. Thanks to our amazing guest hosts from Wild Horses: Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland and Stephanie Allynne! If you miss the premiere, you can watch it on MyLifetime.com for free starting July 10 through July 20, 2022, and after then on the Lifetime app or on Amazon, Itunes, Googplay or Vudu-Fandango! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And Wild Horses is BACK for another episode full of hilarious and zany improv. This week, the group brings you scenes from the sequel to Flowers in the Attic, Petals on the Wind. And if you thought the story went haywire last week, this week takes it up a notch on the looney scale. If you want to see how off these ladies go from the script, check out the movie on the Lifetime Movie Club! Thanks to our amazing guest hosts from Wild Horses: Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland and Stephanie Allynne! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, and for the next three weeks, we have something extra special for you Lifetime lovers. Nothing gets more Lifetime than the VC Andrews series, Flowers in the Attic. And in light of brand-new VC Andrew premieres coming in July, we've invited the insanely talented improv group Wild Horses to take over our feed. They'll be bringing you some of the best scenes from the movies and spin them into tales even wilder than the original stories themselves. We, of course, start where the story begins: Flowers in the Attic. Go watch the full Flowers in the Attic on the Lifetime Movie Club.Thanks to our amazing guest hosts from Wild Horses: Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland, and Stephanie Allynne! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

       On Episode 58, Pete is thrilled to speak with friend, former colleague, and comedy writer and actor with The Groundlings, Michael Aspinwall. Mike and Pete talk about Mike's formative years involving comedy, his inspirations, his days with The Groundlings, what he looks for in good comedy writing, his incredible run on WWE as Dr. Shelby, and some of his own writing and writing process.             Michael Aspinwall was inspired to move to Los Angeles and become an actor after a very successful performance in a Paris Gibson Middle School play entitled Tied to the Tracks in his home town of Great Falls, Montana.  Many of his mom's friends said he was good, and Michael took them seriously.  He went on to high school where he really fell in love with theatre, which further solidified his desire to act, direct, and write professionally, while simultaneously solidifying his social position in the caste system that is high school.  Michael attended UCLA's School of Theatre, Film, and Television, and while there, he studied performance primarily, in John Hall's Musical Theatre Workshop.  He appeared in John's productions of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party and West Side Story (not by Andrew Lippa).  He was the 2004 recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for Outstanding Male Performer.  In 2005, Michael earned his Master's degree from UCLA's TFT under the guidance of Dr. Pat Harter.  He created a program that paralleled the California Arts Bridge program, using theatre and art to help younger students access the core curricula.  After college, Michael began his career as an actor by waiting tables at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, where he performed Forrest Gump themed trivia nightly, and acted as though he cared about whether the temperature of the guests' fare was to their liking.  He worked a slew of odd jobs, became a certified yoga teacher and a credentialed high school English teacher, and eventually found his home as an actor at The Groundlings' Theater in Hollywood.   Michael found The Groundlings at a moment when the LA audition process was taking its toll.  That place and the people in it breathed life back into a ten-year-old kid who used to stay up to watch SNL, then perform Mike Myers's bits in front of his fourth grade class.  At The Groundlings, Michael met his sketch group, Big Boss Comedy, and a slew of other mind-blowingly talented people he gets to call his friends.  Since his turn in the Groundling's Sunday Company, Michael continues to write and produce original work with his writing partner and fellow Sunday Company Alum, Patric Cagle.   He has toured Southern California with Kevin Broberg's Quote/Unquote show, was a featured performer at Chicago Sketch Fest 2014 with Big Boss Comedy, and he appeared on television as WWE's anger management specialist, Dr. Shelby.    Allusions and References from Episode 58   Mike Aspinwall's IMDB Page   Dr. Shelby's Wiki   Dr. Shelby talks about Kane & Daniel Bryan's progress getting over their anger issues during the commercial break of Raw (Video)   Dr. Shelby “Enough” Meme At about 3:20, Mike talks his early influences, including his hilarious father and his lifelong love for Saturday Night Live   At about 6:45, Mike talks about his early forays into writing comedy sketches   At about 8:00, Mike talks about his early innocent humor and how he realized the pull of dark comedy, too   At about 9:20, Mike talks about early comedy influences   At about 10:15, Mike talks about observational humor and its draw   At about 11:50, Mike talks about gratuitous humor, lowbrow humor, and different kinds of comedy   At about 13:30, Mike discusses crafting a joke without making people think about it too much, thereby lessening the humor   At about 14:45, Mike recounts the story of a “eureka” moment when he felt much more confident that he could do comedy work-the “oasis” that was The Groundlings-with a story involving the great Mikey Day   At about 18:45, Mike talks about his comedy training at The Groundlings   At about 20:00, Mike uses the example of an everyday observation through a Trader Joe's trip as an an illustration of comic voice and tone   At about 24:45, Mike talks about taking reactions to autobiographical comedy “personally,” and the gift of “sitting in silence,” and being resolute in one's comedy, as seen with friends and colleagues Allison Dunbar and Stephanie Allynne    At about 28:20, Mike shouts out some of his favorite comedy writers, like Tina Fey and Jordan Peele, Danny McBride   At about 30:35, Mike and Pete discuss the comedy ethic of “punching up, not down”   At about 33:00, Mike helps out Pete, who has always wondered what exactly it means that “the writing is so good” in a tv show, etc.   At about 36:00, Mike talks about his thrilling run as Dr. Shelby on WWE   At about 40:45, Mike talks about the incredible adrenaline rush involved in taking part in WWE   At about 43:20, Mike talks about the later iteration of Dr. Shelby, including his being immortalized as a meme   At about 46:00, Mike talks about the video for Funny or Die that he performed in and wrote-“Baby, It's Cold Outside”   At about 49:30, Mike talks about the sketch that he wrote that plays off the questionable lyrics of “Alone,” covered by multiple artists   At about 54:50, Mike talks about whether or not some laughs are undesirable and problematic, and how he likes “losing people at the turn” in the sketches he writes   At about 57:50, Mike reads from his storytelling piece, “Surprises are Foolish Things,” and he also discusses some of the background of the piece   At about 1:09:15, Mike discusses upcoming creative projects   You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.

Welcome to the improv4humans Best of Music Vol. 4! Listen to incredible musicians The Family Crest, Laura Stevenson, Cory Branan, Worriers, Austin Lucas, San Fermin, The Smith Street Band, and K.Flay play their best songs as inspiration for improvised scenes featuring an amazing roster of the greatest improvisers in the universe including Will Hines, Seth Morris, Drew Spears, Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, Jon Gabrus, Brian Huskey, Mary Holland, Joe Wengert, Craig Rowin, Jessica McKenna, Stephanie Allynne, Matt Newell, Mike McLendon, Drew Tarver, Betsy Sodaro, Dan Lippert, and Paul F. Tompkins. This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and MVMT Watches ( www.MVMT.com/IMPROV ).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2017! These performances feature Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock, Craig Rowin, Brandon Gardner, Tim Meadows, Shaun Diston, Chad Carter, Horatio Sanz, Rafe Williams, Eric Christensen, Ben Lyons, Melissa Darch, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Jen D'Angelo, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Will Hines, Scott Aukerman, Anthony King, Alex Fernie, Jason Mantzoukas, Sasheer Zamata, Noël Wells, Jon Gabrus, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Drew Tarver, Jessica McKenna, Eugene Cordero, Gavin Speiller, and Brian Huskey. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!This episode is sponsored by  The Harold Ramis Film School .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wild Horses are back! Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, Lauren Lapkus, and Stephanie Allynne join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the aftermath of their worst show ever, a movie executive who wont put on his pants, and auditions for a movie with a controversial male lead. Plus, Uber interviews inspire an Americas Got Talent contestant with a penchant for mocking impressions and a cab driver who spends too much time reassuring his riders. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).

The Wild Horses are back! Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, Lauren Lapkus, and Stephanie Allynne join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the aftermath of their worst show ever, a movie executive who won't put on his pants, and auditions for a movie with a controversial male lead. Plus, Uber interviews inspire an America's Got Talent contestant with a penchant for mocking impressions and a cab driver who spends too much time reassuring his riders.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).

Musical friend Austin Lucas returns to improv4humans this week along with Brian Huskey, Jessica McKenna, Seth Morris, and Stephanie Allynne. Austin plays a few of his favorite songs which inspire scenes about a punk rock birthday party for a six year old, the importance of smoking in Europe, and a musician whose success hinges on his sickness. Plus, children get interviewed about their dreams, and a rumor about wings finds its way around the workplace.

Musical friend Austin Lucas returns to improv4humans this week along with Brian Huskey, Jessica McKenna, Seth Morris, and Stephanie Allynne. Austin plays a few of his favorite songs which inspire scenes about a punk rock birthday party for a six year old, the importance of smoking in Europe, and a musician whose success hinges on his sickness. Plus, children get interviewed about their dreams, and a rumor about wings finds its way around the workplace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2016. These performances feature James Adomian, Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Anthony Atamanuik, Neil Casey, Pam Murphy, Ian Roberts, Sean Clements, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Nicole Parker, Paul Rust, Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, Mookie Blaiklock, Seth Morris, Horatio Sanz, Shaun Diston, Adam Pally, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Stephanie Allynne, and Danielle Schneider. This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv) and Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radical Face and the Pillowcase Full O' Beans - Special musical guest Radical Face (Ben Cooper, Josh Lee) joins Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus, and Stephanie Allynne along with Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans. Ben and Josh serenade the improvisers with tunes that inspire scenes about schoolkids that refuse to be buddies, the search for a time-traveling daughter, and the least badass dude in a bar. Later, a dead uncle tries to sell cars at a seance, and Stephanie has a hard time bringing her dog back to life.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv).

Special musical guest Radical Face (Ben Cooper, Josh Lee) joins Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus, and Stephanie Allynne along with Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans. Ben and Josh serenade the improvisers with tunes that inspire scenes about schoolkids that refuse to be buddies, the search for a time-traveling daughter, and the least badass dude in a bar. Later, a dead uncle tries to sell cars at a seance, and Stephanie has a hard time bringing her dog back to life. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wild Horses make their majestic return to improv4humans! Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead join Matt Besser for this week's episode where they explore the gritty part of Farm Camp, meet the little man in Lauren's mouth, and follow a crypt-keeper with a zombie problem. Plus, Matt reads a diary entry from Grandma's Memory Book and we find out what happens when you try to do some good at a dangerous crosswalk!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wild Horses IV: Please Stop Sign - The Wild Horses make their majestic return to improv4humans! Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead join Matt Besser for this week's episode where they explore the gritty part of Farm Camp, meet the little man in Lauren's mouth, and follow a crypt-keeper with a zombie problem. Plus, Matt reads a diary entry from Grandma's Memory Book and we find out what happens when you try to do some good at a dangerous crosswalk!

Guess the Bigfoot - Will Hines, Stephanie Allynne and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans. A ghost writer struggles to transcribe a vague musician, and a classroom discussion about a hypothetical flood gets out of hand. Also, Stephanie's friends try to convince her to partake in activities at abnormal times. Later, a Hillary and Bernie supporter debate if the presidential candidates should join forces against Trump during Case Closed.

Will Hines, Stephanie Allynne and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans. A ghost writer struggles to transcribe a vague musician, and a classroom discussion about a hypothetical flood gets out of hand. Also, Stephanie's friends try to convince her to partake in activities at abnormal times. Later, a Hillary and Bernie supporter debate if the presidential candidates should join forces against Trump during Case Closed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DARBA (Live with Wild Horses at UCB Sunset) - The Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland and Erin Whitehead) join Matt Besser for a live episode at UCB Sunset. Their scenes include Mary being diagnosed with emailitis and a new gardener learning to adjust to the top donator's abrasive fetish. Later, a Crap on YouTube and interview with a former Uber driver inspire a scene about annoying passengers who actually know how to avoid all traffic. Lastly, the Wild Horses become the country's top secret agents. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser's new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.

The Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland and Erin Whitehead) join Matt Besser for a live episode at UCB Sunset. Their scenes include Mary being diagnosed with emailitis and a new gardener learning to adjust to the top donator's abrasive fetish. Later, a Crap on YouTube and interview with a former Uber driver inspire a scene about annoying passengers who actually know how to avoid all traffic. Lastly, the Wild Horses become the country's top secret agents. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser's new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boyfriend Pillow: LIVE from UCBSunset - Happy New Years humons! Tim Meadows, Paul Rust, Stephanie Allynne, and Anthony King join Matt Besser to ask humons about the worst gifts they've received this holiday  season on a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB's Sunset theater in Hollywood California! Listen as they explore the Ultimate Bath Experience, take you inside the writers' room of Wacky Packs, and participate in a spelling bee of naughty sounding words. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser's new standup special "Besser Breaks the Record" and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called "The UCB Show".

Happy New Years humons! Tim Meadows, Paul Rust, Stephanie Allynne, and Anthony King join Matt Besser to ask humons about the worst gifts they've received this holiday season on a LIVE improv4humans from the UCBs Sunset theater in Hollywood California! Listen as they explore the Ultimate Bath Experience, take you inside the writers' room of Wacky Packs, and participate in a spelling bee of naughty sounding words. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser's new standup special "Besser Breaks the Record" and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called "The UCB Show".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wild Horses vs. Big Grande: LIVE at UCBsunset - It's a two-team spectacle as Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne of Wild Horses and Dan Lippert, Ryan Rosenberg, Drew Tarver, and Jon Mackey of Big Grande join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB's Sunset theater in Hollywood California! They'll explore what it would be like if home invaders entered a home of an old college buddy, being finalists at the Laundry Olympics, and Halloween was every day in October as they Crap on YouTube. Plus, musical guest Ivan Ives performs "California" which inspires a scene about adjusting to the chill California lifestyle. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy  Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at  mattbesser.com , and Dragoon's new album at  dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !

It's a two-team spectacle as Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne of Wild Horses and Dan Lippert, Ryan Rosenberg, Drew Tarver, and Jon Mackey of Big Grande join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from the UCBs Sunset theater in Hollywood California! They'll explore what it would be like if home invaders entered a home of an old college buddy, being finalists at the Laundry Olympics, and Halloween was every day in October as they Crap on YouTube. Plus, musical guest Ivan Ives performs "California" which inspires a scene about adjusting to the chill California lifestyle. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual ,Matt Bessers new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoons new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The White Buffalo and the Bickering Duo - Singer-songwriter Jake Smith of The White Buffalo joins Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne, and Seth Morris on another musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! The White Buffalo will perform songs live in-studio from his new album “Love & The Death of Damnation” that will inspire scenes about entitled millennials taking positions in the Supreme Court, wanting more production value for the Birds and the Bees talk, and a popular duo of singers who are famous for bickering in their songs. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy  Improv Manual , and pick up The White Buffalo's music over at www.thewhitebuffalo.com !

Singer-songwriter Jake Smith of The White Buffalo joins Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne, and Seth Morris on another musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! The White Buffalo will perform songs live in-studio from his new album Love & The Death of Damnation that will inspire scenes about entitled millennials taking positions in the Supreme Court, wanting more production value for the Birds and the Bees talk, and a popular duo of singers who are famous for bickering in their songs. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and pick up The White Buffalos music over at www.thewhitebuffalo.com !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drizzle, No Apologies - Stephanie Allynne and Mookie Blaiklock return for a special improv3humans with Matt Besser! They'll show what it's like to be in marriage therapy with a husband who has participated in a purity ball, explore what it would be like to flirt with a complete stranger on a public bus, and do their best to introduce the new must wear goggles legislation during a porn shoot. Plus, everyone discusses apology culture in another edition of What's Bothering You? Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy  Improv Manual , and Dragoon's new album at  dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !