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Meet my really cool friend and great improviser, Murph McHugh. We met at a class with Billy Merritt, one of the founders of Upright Citizen's Brigade and I was struck by how effortlessly he played! He hails from DC and is quite a Renaissance man. I don't use the word "brilliant" often but it absolutely describes Murphy. To find out more about Murphy and take a class with him here are his contacts. His comedy group is Brick Penguin (brickpenguin.com) , he teaches at Dojo Comedy (dojocomedy.com) and The Radical Agreement Project (https://www.radicalagreement.com/) and his personal site is Murphymchugh.com

This episode's guest is actor, writer, voiceover artist, and unapologetic improv nerd, Roxana Ortega.Roxana is one of those rare artists whose vulnerability, honesty, and humor hit you all at once – and leave a lasting impression. If her voice sounds familiar, it might be because she's voiced everything from the passionate Frida Casagrande on The Casagrandes to characters in Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, and Monsters at Work. She's narrated Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, voiced countless animated characters, and is a master of voice matching (yes, she's dubbed for Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek).In our conversation, Roxana takes us through the unexpected path that led her to acting – from growing up in an academic household where creativity wasn't considered a “real” career, to having a life-changing epiphany while teaching English in Spain. We talk about the internal battle between playing it safe and going after what you truly want—and what it really means to decide to be an artist.We go deep into the power of improv as both a performance tool and a life philosophy, how failure can be a gift, and why community-building and representation matter now more than ever. Roxana shares how she uses her voice – literally and figuratively – to make space for underrepresented stories, and how she's continued to evolve as a writer, performer, and director.Whether you're someone who thrives on stage or someone working up the courage to take the leap, Roxana's journey will remind you that embracing risk, staying curious, and being fiercely yourself is always worth it.Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome + Introduction02:00 – Names, Language, and Laughter04:00 – Academic Roots & Artistic Restlessness07:55 – The Epiphany in Spain13:49 – “I Decided to Be an Actor”16:00 – Improv, Joy, and Redefining Failure21:45 – Performing, Directing, and Creating Her Own Work32:00 – Representation, Identity, and Making Space40:00 – The Tapestry of Humanity49:30 – Amazing Race Nerd Out50:50 – Blissful Spinster & Making Art on Your Own Terms54:35 – Final Words of Wisdom55:14 – What's Next for Roxana58:00 – Wrap-Up & Thank YouRoxana's Bio:Roxana Ortega is an American actor, writer, and voiceover artist who is known for voicing the ever-emotional Frida Casagrande on Nickelodeon's Emmy award-winning and Imagen award-winning cartoon The Casagrandes, a spinoff of the acclaimed series The Loud House.On-camera, she recently starred opposite Danny Trejo, Reno Wilson, and a cast of legends including Garrett Morris, Barry Bostwick, and James Hong in the Universal feature Grand-Daddy Day Care. Other film credits include The Flight Before Christmas opposite Mayim Bialik, Miss Congeniality 2 opposite Sandra Bullock, and Larry Crowne opposite Tom Hanks. Her TV guest-star credits include New Girl, Shonda Rhimes' For The People, The League, Rules of Engagement, NCIS, and the Peabody award-winning satire American Vandal.Behind the mic, she has voiced countless characters in TV, films, trailers, commercials, and some of the biggest video game franchises around, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Final Fantasy, Halo, and Ghost Recon: Wildlands. A two-time AudioFile Earphones Award winner, she has narrated the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Visit from the Goon Squad, the National Book Award finalist Sabrina & Corina, and the New York Times's non-fiction best seller Random Family to name just a few. In addition, her mimicking skills have led her to voice-match the likes of Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, and Jennifer Tilly.Born in Los Angeles and raised in Fullerton, CA, Roxana is of mixed Peruvian and Mexican descent. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, then spent a year teaching English in Madrid, Spain. It was there, while she was elaborately acting out English vocabulary to her students, that she realized she wanted to pursue a career in acting. She returned to the Bay Area and immersed herself in theatre and improvisation, then made her way to Los Angeles where she continued her improv and acting training and began writing and performing sketch comedy.Roxana is an alumna of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, Upright Citizen's Brigade, and the Groundlings Sunday Company. She has written and produced her own shorts and performed storytelling all over Los Angeles, including at The Moth GrandSLAM.She is also the creator and co-host of the live storytelling show Minority Retorts, which spotlights stories from the under-represented, and The Risking Space, a podcast about art and risk. Connect with Roxana on: InstagramLearn more about Latina's Act Up on: InstagramCheck out The Groundlings on: Instagram Links & LoveIf your ears like what they're snacking on, follow, rate, and drop a review—it helps others find the show too.Want to support the show or get access to extra content—like behind-the-scenes journals, guest deep dives, and updates on getting Alone Girl made? Check out my Substack: The Blissful Spinster. Just $5/month supports this DIY labor of love and gets you a peek behind the scenes (when I find the time to write, lol). Find me and the pod on Instagram, Pinterest, and at blissfulspinster.com—where you can also find some pretty cool merch, if you're into that sort of thing. Thanks for being on this journey with me—and until next time, go find your happy.

Follow The Clean Comedy Podcast on Instagram: @thecleancomedypodcast Don't forget to add @jdcrevistoncomedy on IG: @jdcrevistoncomedyCheck out Seth at https://www.sethlawrencecomedy.com/ Turn your funny into money! Visit ComedypreneurWant to be a comedy writer? Join the Funny Money substack! Or go to https://jdcrevistoncomedy.substack.com/Grab your copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here.Have a topic you want us to discuss? Reach out here.Be Our Guest: Are you a clean comedian interested in being on our podcast? Contact us! Stay Connected: Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us grow!Welcome to Episode 421 of The Clean Comedy Podcast! This week James interviews Alex Tron and Caitlin Arndt of The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival. The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival is a community-driven event created to celebrate comedy in all its forms, bringing together comedy fans of all ages, for laughter, and connection. Our mission is simple: to bring people together through the universal power of laughter. It runs February 21-22.Alex Tron (or "Tron") is the co-founder of JEST Improv, and a recent graduate of USC Gould School of Law. He provides project management and legal counsel for JEST. Caitlin Arndt is a Los Angeles/ Ventura County actor. She graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a BA in Theatre and continued her education at Atlantic Acting School in New York, The Lir Academy in Dublin and Upright Citizen's Brigade in Los Angeles. Making people laugh is her absolute favorite! You can check out the line up for the Conejo Valley Comedy Festival as well as buy tickets at https://www.conejovalleycomedyfest.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-clean-comedy-podcast-w-jd-creviston--4825680/support.

Comedian & Host of Go Touch Grass, Milly Tamarez, joins Amelia Ritthaler and Evan Lazarus on the couch to discuss the Prospect Park dog wedding episode of Broad City (Season 2, Episode 6 "The Matrix"). Milly shares insights about the 2010's Upright Citizen's Brigade Machine as someone who lived it, she shares tales of her wild 20-something antics, and she roasts Evan and Amelia in unprecedented ways!! This ep is an absolute RIOT!!! Want to see exclusive Girls Rewatch Bonus Content? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/GirlsRewatchPodcast to be the first to see our latest Podcast Videos & get Patreon Exclusives! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/BroadCityRewatchYouTube Follow our guest on Instagram: @milly_tamarez Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠@girlsrewatchpodcast Follow the hosts on Instagram: ⁠⁠@ameliaplease⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@elazie⁠⁠ For advertising opportunities please email HBOGirlsRewatchPodcast@gmail.com #BroadCity #BroadCityRewatch #BroadCityPodcast #BroadCitySeason2 #TheMatrixEpisode #ProspectParkDogWedding #AbbiJacobson #IlanaGlazer #ComedyCentralBroadCity #SketchComedy #BroadCityFans #AbbiAndIlana #MillyTamarez #GoTouchGrassPodcast #ComedianGuest #AmeliaRitthaler #EvanLazarus #BushwickComedians #BrooklynPodcasts #TVRewatchPodcast #MillennialComedy #FeministComedy #UprightCitizensBrigade #UCBMachine #Wild20sStories #ComedyRoast #PodcastRoast #BroadCityLaughs #SketchComedyPodcast #BroadCityLife #PopCulturePodcast #TVAndComedy #MillennialHumor #BroadCitySeason2Episode6 #ComedyCentralFans #NYCComedyScene #ComedyRewatchPodcast #BrooklynLife #TVRewatchFans #PodcastSEO #BushwickLife #MillyTamarezComedy #BroadCityDogWedding #AbbiAndIlanaForever #BroadCityMemories #ProspectParkVibes #LaughOutLoudPodcast #BroadCityRiots #StandUpAndSketch #BroadCityConversations #BroadCityAntics #ComedyAndFriendship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a regular listener to my show, then you know by now that I'm always excited to introduce you to intriguing creatives who are making a positive impact in their fields of expertise.   Today, I'm especially excited for this conversation as in some ways I feel like this particular guest and I have been doppelganger's in both experiences and creative choices. She also happens to share one of my core beliefs that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams.  Now a full time voice and on-camera actor as well as a voice over coach, Jennifer “Jenn” Sims, was deep into her career as the Director of Broadcast at one of L.A.'s top ad agencies, she worked on 100s of commercials with talent agents and casting directors and listened to thousands of voice actor's auditions. She also directed voice actors, including Emmy and Oscar winners; such as Donald Sutherland as the voice for a national healthcare campaign and produced network promos starring the incomparable voice legend, Don LaFontaine, to name a just few. As glamorous as the world of advertising appears to be in the content it creates, it can also be, as Jenn says, very toxic, and her work environment was becoming increasingly so, prompting Jenn to reflect on what she really wanted to do when she began her career in the first place; that of being an actress;  as she spent years honing her quirky sense of humor while studying comedy and improv at The Upright Citizen's Brigade, The Groundlings, (which landed her on-camera commercials for Uber, Snapchat and WebMD) and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. It was during a recording session, that Jenn realized her passion for acting was undiminished and made the decision to quit her job to pursue a full time career in voice over! However, in Jenns own words, she was “older” than most people who pursue full time acting. And for anyone who is familiar with how youth oriented show business is; especially in Los Angeles, it wasn't exactly a text-book recipe for success. Leaving that coveted Director of Broadcast position was a huge risk but one she was willing to take, and so Jenn took that leap. I'd like to extend the net by welcoming Actor, Storyteller, Coach and “Smarty Pants”, Jennifer Sims to 19 Stories Contact Heidi Love via the following: Business email:   jennifersimsvo@gmail.com  Business website:  https://www.thejennsims.com/ Business website:  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejennsims/ Inquire about classes and private coaching at: voiceactorcoaching@gmail.com Demos https://soundcloud.com/jennifersimsvo/sets/jennifer-sims-voice-over-demos If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-) To give feedback or a story idea: 19stories@soundsatchelstudios.com To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/ To contact me via VO work, or to host your podcast, I can be reached at: cheryl@cherylholling.com Follow me on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo Theme Song Credit:  'Together' by For King & Country Outro Music Sample (for this episode): 'My Girl' by The Temptations Proverbs 23:18 "Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off." Until next time, stay Healthy and Hopeful!

Let me introduce you to Abby Sher! She has written and performed at The Second City, Upright Citizen's Brigade, HBO, Nick Jr. and NPR. Abby has written six books including: Miss You Love You Hate You ByeAll the Ways the World Can EndBreaking Free: True Stories of Girls Who Escaped Modern SlaveryAmen, Amen, Amen: Memoir of a Girl Who Couldn't Stop PrayingKissing Snowflakes, SanctuarySolis, which is upcomingHer essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Self, Jane and Elle. One of them was adapted for the television series Modern Love.Don't miss this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Friends Like Us features Jenny Saldaña and Abbi Crutchfield. The guests discuss donuts and weekend activities as well as more serious topics like breast cancer awareness.  Jenny talks about her personal battle with breast cancer, including issues of systemic racism and cultural challenges faced by women of color in healthcare. Jenny's upcoming comedy show, 'Hooray for Boobies,' aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.  We also emphasize the importance of medical advocacy, disparities in healthcare, and a shocking revelation about music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs' criminal activities. The discussion concludes with anecdotes about childhood curiosity, discipline, and the importance of autonomy from an early age. Always hosted by Marina Franklin. Abbi Crutchfield has been seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee on TBS, Broad City on Comedy Central, and she hosted You Can Do Better on TruTV. Her jokes on Twitter are consistently featured on best of lists by publications such as Paste Magazine and The Huffington Post. She has trained at the renowned Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre, taught at the People's Improv Theater, and she tours nationally with her stand-up.  Jenny Saldaña is an award winning playwright, actor and comedian. She is also a 17 year breast cancer survivor and advocate.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf  

Hannah Solow is probably one of the funniest people on the planet. She creates hysterical characters on social media, is a stand up comic, and musical theatre performer. In this very funny episode, we dive into specific social media practices, grabbing control of your career, how getting cast in Broadway's hit OH, MARY! came to be, and brilliant gems of stories from being in the industry – including what it was like to tour the country in Daniel Fish's OKLAHOMA!, for instance.  Hannah Solow is currently understudy to Mary Todd Lincoln and Mary's Chaperone/Bill in Oh, Mary!, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, at The Lyceum Theatre on Broadway.  She received her BFA in drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and has performed everywhere from The Kennedy Center to a hostel in Chinatown. She traveled to over 20 cities across the country performing as “Gertie Cummings” in Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Oklahoma!” directed by Daniel Fish. She performed on Broadway at The Cort Theatre as the “understudy” to Mike Birbiglia in his show, The New One.  For many years she performed weekly at the Upright Citizen's Brigade with musical improv team, Rumpleteaser, and monthly with house sketch teams. She has performed her original standup, characters and songs at The Bell House, Caroline's, Club Cumming, Littlefield, and many more places/basements. She has taught improvisation to students pre-K through fifth grade across both Manhattan and Brooklyn. They were way funnier than she is. @babymcgoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fanny, vajayjay, kitty, muff, coochie, hoo ha, lady garden – whatever you call it, in this week's episode, both of our storytellers share weird and wonderful tales about their vaginas. Part 1: When Milly McDermott is 15, she finds a grapefruit-sized tumor growing out of her vagina. Part 2: After a guy she was dating tells Dawn Harris she has two vaginas, she can't help but wonder what is going on down there. Milly McDermott is a cartoonist, comedian, and show runner who has ran comedy shows in both the U.S. and in China. Milly began her comedy career after being diagnosed with a rare uterine cancer at the age of 15. She now runs comedy shows in New York City and continues to publish comic strips about her life.  Dawn Harris is a theatre major from Alabama, enjoying a lucrative career in an unrelated field. She has studied storytelling at The Magnet Theater and The Story Studio. Her early years in New York were spent studying improv comedy with The People's Improv Theatre, The Magnet Theater, and The Upright Citizen's Brigade. Dawn has been featured on the podcasts Love Hurts and RISK! (under a mysterious pseudonym) and has told stories live with Story Collider, Awkward Teenage Years and The Armando Diaz Experience. Adam Wade highly recommends her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Hess joins the table and compliments the restaurant. The two recount their time on NPR's Live From Here. They get into Greg's new podcast “Get it to Dutch: A Screenwriter's Journey” which features Weird Al Yankowic and Tim Robinson. Greg cannot believe this is not a real restaurant! They get into traveling for work. Greg shares some of the craziest corporate gig stories you will hear. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Greg: Greg Hess is a writer and performer in Los Angeles. He is a founding member of critically acclaimed ensembles Cook County Social Club and the Improvised Shakespeare Company, and performs regularly at the Upright Citizen's Brigade and Largo at the Coronet. Greg has developed original pilots for Showtime, Pop, Warner Bros., Adult Swim, and Comedy Central. His humor writing has been published in the New Yorker Shouts & Murmurs, and the American Bystander. He is a former writer and performer on the nationally syndicated public radio show Live From Here (APM). Film/TV credits include: Yesterday (Dir. Danny Boyle), Playing House (USA), Adam Ruins Everything (Tru), Key & Peele (Comedy Central), Tacoma FD (Tru), LA to Vegas (Fox), and Food the Source of Life (Adult Swim) which he created. He cohosts and produces It's a Wonderful Lie which reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy charts. About Tom: Tom Papa, a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry, has made significant strides in film, television, radio, podcasts, and live performances. Notably, he's a regular on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and various late-night TV shows. Papa's literary skills are evident in his books “We're All In This Together” and "You're Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive," a collection of essays, and "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas," a comedic look at family life. His latest stand-up specials are “Tom Papa: What A Day!” and "Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!" on Netflix. Beyond comedy, Papa's engagements extend to hosting "What A Joke With Papa And Fortune" on SiriusXM and appearing on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." His love for baking led to hosting the Food Network series "Baked." As an actor, he's worked with notable figures like Rob Zombie and Steven Soderbergh and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including the HBO film "Behind the Candelabra." Additionally, Papa has contributed as a writer to projects like "Bee Movie" and various TV series. Residing in Los Angeles with his family, Papa continues to balance his professional life with personal interests like baking. Get in touch with or go see Tom live on stage! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa #TomPapa #breakingbreadwithTomPapa

Kate met Chris Farah when they both started covering 90 Day Fiance, only to realize they lived in the same town. Chris is an actress and a podcast host, but also a wealth manager – and I am not kidding. Chris is Southern California native, born in the valley and reared in Orange County to Syrian-Lebanese-Palestinian parents. She earned her B.A. in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University and was the first class to open Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre in LA. They discuss Chris' childhood, her career, and her part in Ellen DeGeneres' least favorite story about herself in the media. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca is still loose in Los Angeles and recording from MiTú studios with comedian, actor and former co-host of the podcast, Andrew Santiago. The two chat it up about their schooling in sketch and improv comedy, Brooklyn roots and longstanding friendship. Andrew's work can be seen in Super Bowl commercials, NBC's Night Court and on the stages of The Upright Citizen's Brigade. He is killin' the game and we take this episode to celebrate another Latino making moves in Hollywood. The two comedians also play a round of #TragosOutLoud, and take a guess...it's HILARIOUS! Follow Rachel @RachelLaLoca Follow Andrew at @andrewsantiago1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about trying to stay positive in a down comedy market, how Jay did or didn't fit in writing a pilot with much younger people, what started the desire to perform, inspirations, Boy Meets World, and the trick to showbiz is just never leaving. Bios: Lucy Blehar is an actor, writer, and musician from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (home of Heinz Ketchup). She received her BFA in acting from DePaul University in Chicago where she made her TV debut as a murdered sex worker on NBC's Chicago P.D. Since moving to LA in 2016, Lucy has studied and performed at The Groundlings, co-hosted a popular comedy show called "Titty Committee," and performed in various independent films and series. Lucy co-created and starred in the live show “Dickmatized,” with Mary and Kyle which had a sold out run at UCB before the global pancetta. Lucy plans to sort out her stomach issues this year once and for all.Kyle Kasabian is an LA based actor, writer & director who has been performing live comedy in Los Angeles since 2013. He is a regular writer/performer at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre for shows such as Maude Night, Characters Welcome, Dickmatized, and the wildly popular Dynasty Typewriter show, Bad Drag Race. As an actor, Kyle has been seen on Peacock's "Girls5Eva" and has written for Nickelodeon, CBS, and BYUtv. His most recent project, "Oversharing" is being developed as a TV series by Merman, Naomi Odenkirk, & Jay Kogen, along with a webseries that has appearances from Sarah Silverman, Kate Flannery, and other comedy talents.Mary Ryan is an actress, writer, and producer from the second smallest state in the US, Delaware. After pursuing a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College, she studied improv and sketch at The Upright Citizen's Brigade. Mary has worked on numerous projects, including, co-writing and starring in her first feature, "Mary Tyler Millennial."  Mary co-wrote and performed the stage show “Dickmatized,” with Lucy and Kyle, with a sold out two year run at UCB. By day, you can find her hustling as a personal assistant, but by night she is frantically writing silly sketches and performing comedy to make her dreams come true!From Straw Hut Media

Storyteller Margot Leitman joins Tim to talk about the art of storytelling, and how you can be a better storyteller.  Margot is an award-winning storyteller, best-selling author, speaker and teacher and a Moth Storytelling “GrandSlam” winner. This episode was originally released January 17, 2022. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/222_-_Margot_Leitman_Storyteller_auphonic.mp3 If you're a regular podcast listener, there is a good chance you heard about a group called The Moth. It's a nonprofit group based in New York City that's dedicated to the art and craft of live storytelling. The organization was founded in 1997 and now hosts storytelling events across the United States. Storytellers are from all walks of life, and each one takes the stage to tell a personal story, and each has a chance to have that story and the performance of telling it ranked. The Moth has branched out into more than simply live events. The Moth podcast is one of the most popular podcasts in the medium. Some Moth storytellers can become champion storytellers. Its published books on storytelling, and it hosts other events. If you have the chance to tell your story on a Moth stage, you could become a Champion. Some of the best storytelling performers are recognized as Moth Grandslam Champions. Our guest today is one of those champions. Margot Leitman is an author who has written books about storytelling. She's written for NBC, Dreamworks TV, the Hallmark Channel and others. She is a five-time winner of The Moth StorySLAM, and was the Moth GrandSLAM winner in New York City. Links Margot Leitman (website) The Moth Radio Hour (website) The Moth (official website) About this Episode's Guest Margot Leitman Margot Leitman is the author of the best-selling book LongStory Short: the Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need, What's Your Story? & Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase. She has written for DreamWorks TV, the Hallmark Channel, and the Pixl Network and worked for “This American Life” as the West Coast story scout. She is the founder of the storytelling program at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre and is a five-time winner of the Moth Storyslam and a winner of the Moth Grandslam, receiving the first ever score of a perfect 10. She travels all over the world teaching people to tell their stories.

As a voice actor, Jennifer is known for her authentic, conversational, confident, and playful delivery. She brings her unique perspective from both sides of the glass for clients such as Hyundai; Wells Fargo; CVS, Vons, CocaCola, Target and St. Joseph Medical Center. Jenn honed her quirky sense of humor while studying comedy/improv at The Upright Citizen's Brigade and The Groundlings, which helped her land on-camera commercials for Uber, Snapchat and WebMD. As a producer, Jennifer has collaborated on hundreds of radio/television/promo spots. As a voice over coach, she helps actors break into the voice over business and discover their signature voice so they can make more money, book more work and build more connections. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ JENNIFER SIMS ⌲ Website: https://www.thejennsims.com/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejennsims/?hl=en ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #VoiceOver #VO #VoiceOverActor #AmericanAcademyArts #Hyundai #WellsFargo #CVS #Vons #CocaCola #Target #UCB #Groundlings #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We're on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com   This week's guests are Sue Stockdale, a polar explorer and coach, champions stepping into the unknown. Her empowering message motivates leaders to conquer fears and uncertainties. From working in a war zone with the UN to becoming the first British woman to reach the Magnetic North Pole, Sue embodies resilience. With an MBA, MSc, and coaching certifications, she's coached thousands of leaders, including FTSE 250 and Fortune 500 executives. As an author of 9 books and host of the "Access to Inspiration" podcast, she shares her wisdom, showing leaders how to thrive in uncertainty.   Caitlin Drago's mission is to create cultures of empathy, creativity, and trust, beginning with how people communicate and connect. She is an LA-based actor turned upstate NY-based certified leadership coach, trainer, and facilitator. Acting taught her to be present, self-aware, empathetic and to prioritize connection with others. Improv taught her to listen, trust her gut and deal with the unexpected in a positive and creative way. She now works with leaders and teams to help them to listen to one another, communicate and connect, using improvisation as a platform for interactive learning. She spent her 20s studying improv at places like the nationally accredited Upright Citizen's Brigade and has spent the last ten years working with leaders and their teams. She's been featured in Medium's Authority Magazine and has spoken at a variety of conferences, including the Talent Development Think Tank, the International TWA Conference and DisruptHR Rochester and will be releasing her first book this November!   Website: https://www.inspireimprov.com/ Instagram: inspire_improv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireImprov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlindrago/   Rachel Wood is a Learning Business Partner with a large technology consultancy and delivery organisation. Advocate and explorer of all things learning, Rachel thrives on connecting business with the learning industry in creative and impactful ways. Always curious about new experiences, her background covers everything from facilitation through VR learning project management and design to learning strategy, most recently focusing on being a support for senior business stakeholders in the private sector. Episode Links: Generation Game Conveyor Belt Challenge   The "4 Ls" Retrospectives   Self-awareness and continual personal development & growth   The Empathy One   self-awareness-types-examples.html#:~:text=Self%2Dawareness%20is%20the%20knowledge,live%20a%20more%20fulfilling%20life.   Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes   10 Gender Stereotype Messages Parents Are Inadvertently Sending Kids   can-you-be-too-self-aware#:~:text=Habitual%20intense%20public%20self%2Dconsciousness,consciousness%20from%20time%20to%20time.   Your gateway to world-class research journals   What is Self-Nudging?   The case for turning off your Zoom camera   How to give constructive feedback when working remotely   What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)   MindTools | Home   Self-Awareness Development and Types  

Katie Northlich is an actress, solo performer, improviser, writer, and performing arts coach. She is a Four Time National Monologue Champion, having written, performed and produced original work since 2001. Her solo shows have played to critical acclaim and sold out Off-Broadway houses in New York City, including the Cherry Lane Theatre.  Her work was chosen as a premiere piece in opening Stage Left Studio's inaugural season, NYC's only Solo Repertory theatre.   Katie's play "Two Of Them, Looking," was produced in New York in 2015, and Katie is on the fifth draft of her first novel.  As an acting, movement, and solo performance instructor, Katie has taught upward of 1000 students over 15 years in both NYC and LA, including international TV stars as well as NBA and NFL players, and she currently teaches comedy and acting at colleges, conservatories, and privately in greater LA.  Katie was a lead acting instructor at the New York Film Academy in NYC for 7 years, and was the first acting faculty member to develop and launch the academy's improvisation curriculum in the Animation and Game Design departments.   Select Acting credits include: CBS, The Discovery Channel, Lifetime, AMC, VH1, and feature films.  Over 20 National commercials shot over past few years.  Comedy/International featured: The Groundlings, The Improv, Improv Olympic, Upright Citizen's Brigade, Comedy Central Stage, Stand Up NY, New York Comedy Club, Caroline's on Broadway, The People's Improv Theatre, The Magnet, Stage Left Studio, The Bowery Poetry Club, Gotham City Improv, Parkside Lounge, The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Comix, The World Expo and La Sala Mirador.  As a dancer, Katie toured Europe. UC Irvine: BA, Drama.  Www.katienorthlich.com  @KatieNorthlich

Natalie Friedman (@nataliefriedman) is a triple, or better yet quadruple-threat Actor, Comedian, and Voice Actor well known for her celebrity impressions and characters. Kim Kardashian, Cardi B, Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx, Entertainment Tonight, Complex magazine, and more have recognized and reshared her work. With a background in improv and Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater (UCB), coupled with graduating from acting school William Esper Studio, Natalie has a plethora of acting experience and has recently taken the social media world by storm with her edgy comedy, with over 1M Instagram followers. Natalie speaks fluent Russian and has mastered dozens of internal accents and over 50 character/celebrity voices. Seems like all bets are on Natalie getting on SNL soon! What Travis and Natalie discussed: How to build a social media following over time: Natalie talks about how she slowly built up her social media presence over many years, starting from just a few thousand followers. It requires consistently creating and posting content, finding your niche, collaborating with others, and having some viral moments along the way. Rome wasn't built in a day. The importance of embracing failure and rejection: Natalie discusses bombing on stage and having shows where she considered giving up comedy. Pushing through failure and rejection is crucial for success in comedy, entrepreneurship, and most fields. Use failures as learning experiences. Why you should pursue your interests even if it means leaving people behind: Natalie left Minnesota to pursue comedy in NYC. Travis discusses leaving his religious upbringing to find "his people". Following your passion often means parting ways with some people from your past. The truth about loneliness and human connection: We are more digitally connected today yet often more lonely. Natalie emphasizes making relationships a priority, being open to new friendships, and not overly judging/labeling people. Go out, join groups, and meet people. Talk to strangers. How to collaborate with other creators: Natalie suggests reaching out through specific asks and ideas that add value, organically meeting people through your niche, and attending collab days to brainstorm content. Surround yourself with people pursuing similar interests. Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit in with the people around you? Are you pursuing big dreams that your current friends and family don't really understand? Well, you need to listen to Travis's inspirational chat with comedian Natalie Friedman to hear how she broke out of her small town in Minnesota to bravely pursue stand-up comedy and social media fame in the big cities of NYC and LA. Natalie offers real talk on pushing through rejection, collaborating with fellow creators, and the importance of human connection in this disconnected world. Travis also drops truth bombs on finding your tribe, even if it means leaving some people behind. Tune in to this empowering and entertaining episode to get motivated to confidently chase your purpose and connect with your real people! Don't forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel, @travismakesfriends Follow Travis on: IG

This week we are joined by Kendahl Landreth! Kendahl is a character performer, actor and TikTok comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. She studied and performed comedy with The Upright Citizens Brigade and received a degree in Acting for TV and Film from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. She wrote and starred in the short film Natural Disaster, appeared in an Xfinity Comcast PRIDE commercial and has sketch training from the Groundlings. If you haven't been keeping up with Kendahl's content, you're truly missing out!In this episode, we discuss growing up in northern California, being obsessed with Upright Citizen's Brigade, being a closeted lesbian, living in NYC vs LA, having a learning disability, being in relationships, and so much more. You won't want to miss our discussions about what it's like to start dating after high school and of course about Kendahl's process as a professional content creator. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations from this episode: Zachariah PorterDisobedienceDating GaymeFollow Kendahl Landreth on Instagram: @kendahllandrethFollow Kendahl Landreth on TikTok: @kendahllandrethFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Spokast! I'm excited to introduce you to the extraordinary Camrynne Sullivan, a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who calls Spokane home. How do I sum up Camrynne in just two words? I'd say "hilarious" and "passionate." What did we chat about during this episode? We talked about her move to New York City to study acting at the Wynn Handman Acting Studio and to study comedy at the Upright Citizen's Brigade. Plus, we explore her aspirations as she continues to flourish as a comedian and writer. Camrynne's humor is infectious, and her dedication to her craft is truly inspiring. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to interview her and explore her remarkable journey. Discover more about this talented comedian at www.camrynnesullivan.com, and get ready for some good laughs on this episode of Spokast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spokast/message

Taietsarón:sere ‘Tai' Leclaire is a Native American actor, comedian, writer. His short film HEADDRESS that he wrote, directed, and starred in premiered at the 2023 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL. He was a Story Editor and actor on the NBC comedy series RUTHERFORD FALLS by Mike Schur, Ed Helms, and Sierra Teller-Ornelas. Tai has been selected as a member of the 2022 Sundance Native Lab and was recently awarded The Indigenous list in Partnership with The Black List. He is a former house performer at Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre. He's also performed at festivals around the country. Links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://www.headdressfilm.com/ Website: https://www.taileclaire.com/

It's kind of a sweet spot if you, as a comedian, can have your day job also be in comedy. JoAnn Schinderle has managed to land there with being the Venue Manager at UCB Franklin in addition to being a wonderful stand-up in the LA scene (and even making some dough from commissioned erotic fiction). Switching gears between all three and whatever falls in between can be a challenge, which is why we talk to her all about how she pulls it off (as well as what's going on behind-the-scenes at Upright Citizens Brigade these days). Also, "hot"/hot takes on this year's Emmy nominees. Follow JoAnn @joann.schinderle on IG Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger

About Phil Ranta from his bio:Phil is a pioneer of the digital media revolution, working as a pre-YouTube professional web video producer in 2005, video content app creator before the smartphone revolution in 2007, an early exec in the MCN boom with two successful exits, and as the Head Gaming Creators at Facebook and Mobcrush, driving the live streaming and the creator-driven media paradigm shift. Currently, as COO of We Are Verified, Phil is helping to build scalable businesses around top content creators.Previously, Phil was the Head of Gaming Creators, North America at Facebook and the Head of Creators at Mobcrush. In both roles, the departments saw significant growth working with top game streaming talent including Ronda Rousey, Disguised Toast, Corinna Kopf, Shroud, and Nate Hill, to name a few.Phil was the COO of Studio71, one of the world's largest MCNs, growing the network from 1 billion to over 8 billion monthly views in 3 years with over 1,000 creators.Before S71, Phil joined Fullscreen as the Head of Channel Partnerships as the 9th employee, completing his tenure as the VP of Networks. He grew the network to the largest MCN in the world (on comScore) in less than 1 year. He was the recipient of Fullscreen's first "Founders Award" for his role in building the industry-leading company.Phil was also a popular comedian, performing at such prestigious LA venues as the Second City Los Angeles (and acting in their touring company aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines), the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater (improv program graduate), and comedy festivals across America. As a content creator, his videos have received over 100 million views on digital platforms bolstered by his work as a talent/producer on the YouTube channel "PronunciationManual" and co-hosts the "Two and a Half Sportsmen" podcast.

Of course, EVERYONE remembers The Ceramica, the legendary hair metal club forty miles from Val Verde. And of course, everyone was upset when it burned to the ground. Fortunately for us, Ceramica owner SALLY JEAN (Tai Leclaire) has come onto The Whisp Turlington show to announce they are opening a new hair metal club right here in Val Verde called "The Viper Barracuda!" Whisp and Geoff try out the new Olive Oil Blasters from JAVAZONE! Sponsored by JAVAZONE, Hard Dad from the makers of Soda Dad, Channel 8's "My Two Wives," Construction Brothers and more! Also, check out the latest 108.9 The Hawk Concert Calendar! Guest Starring: TAI LECLAIRE as SALLY JEAN! Taietsarón:sere 'Tai' Leclaire is a Native American actor, comedian, writer. His short film ⁠HEADDRESS⁠ that he wrote, directed, and starred in premiered at the ⁠2023 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL.⁠ He was a Story Editor and actor on the NBC comedy series RUTHERFORD FALLS by Mike Schur, Ed Helms, and Sierra Teller-Ornelas. He's currently in development on his next short film with WARNER BROS. STUDIOS that will stream on MAX in 2024. Tai has been selected as a member of the 2022 Sundance Native Lab and was recently awarded The Indigenous list in Partnership with The Black List. He is a former house performer at Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre. He's also performed at festivals around the country. 108.9 The Hawk was created, written and performed by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock. Support The Hawk at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk! Bonus episodes! Hawk episodes one week early! So much more! Learn more about 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.com! GET THAT HAWK MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts   SOCIAL SIGHTS: https://twitter.com/1089thehawk https://instagram.com/1089thehawk

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

Tim is a keyboardist of the rock band Ludo and stand up comedian. He performed on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and MTV; and became as popular as keyboardists can become - mostly among the key demographic of teenage girls in the Midwest. Ludo played over one thousand shows all over the country including clubs, colleges, and festivals like Lollapalooza and Warped Tour. After hanging up his synthesizer, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater in New York and began performing standup comedy shortly after. He's performed at some of the country's best venues and many of the most terrible ones. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central's Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV's House of Style. In 2016 Tim moved back to St. Louis to combine his love of music and comedy. He hosted the The Tim Convy Program on NOW 96.3 and in 2018 joined Courtney & Company  where you can hear him every Monday through Friday on Y98.    Tim's IG: @timconvy Tim's Website: https://www.timconvystuff.com/?fbclid=IwAR0a4X3kJM9CpgJhwVjqBZ7rQduxmFtIUpwzx2LuS0F0lVfmCCp0D4mhj_4 Request Brendan To Perform in your City: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7a49aafb7b7030fd3708d36d1&id=007edf66c3 For Everything Brendan: https://www.brendangay.com/ #shorts #short #trending #youtubeshorts

Happy Sunday! Our second guest of season four? You know her, you love her... it's Jamie Linn Watson!Jamie Linn Watson is an NYC-based actor and comedian, best known as “The Sprintern” on Sprint's National Ad Campaigns. She has a BFA in Drama with the Stella Adler Studio of Acting at NYU Tisch, with a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. Jamie was a member of NYU's premier improv troupe, Dangerbox, and has performed at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, the People's Improv Theater, The Annoyance, the National College Improv Tournament, The Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and with the Story Pirates. She has also studied Film and TV Acting at Stonestreet Studios. Jamie is blonde, petite, and rarely ever late. She is not married to former teen star, Jamie Lynn Spears, as Google suggests she is. @culmpod

Lisa Renee Pitts and Abbi Crutchfield visit Friends and discuss the banning of authors like Toni Morrison, Parenting challenges for today's parent, work place affairs and more with Marina Franklin.  Lisa Renee Pitts is an award winning actress and voice over artist. Broadway credit includes the Pulitzer Prize winning & Tony nominated play Sweat by Lynn Nottage. Notable Off-Broadway and Regional Theater credits include; The Father opposite actor Alfred Molina ;Tiny Beautiful Things and Doubt (Critics Circle Award) ; A Raisin in the Sun (NAACP Theater Award Nominee),  & Intimate Apparel (Critics Circle Award) .  Television and Film roles include: Dr. Dre's mother, Verna, in Straight Outta Compton (Dir. F. Gary Gray) Stephen King's "The Stand" based on his best selling novel by the same name; True to the Game 1, 2  & 3 adapted from the popular urban romance novels by Teri Woods ; and Baselines; a new pilot coming from (Actor/Dir Nate Parker) As a multi-award winning voice over artist, Lisa's work can be heard in audio movies, national radio spots and most notable in well over 100 titles, narrating your favorite genres for publishing houses including Audible, Simon & Schuster, Random House and Recorded Books just to name a few. Up next, Lisa will appear in Anna Deveare Smiths seminal play "Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, CA.  The play explores the human impact of the LA Riots, following the verdict in the Rodney King beating. A  native New Yorker, now residing in Los Angeles, CA, Lisa holds a BFA degree from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Abbi Crutchfield has been seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee on TBS, Broad City on Comedy Central, and she hosted You Can Do Better on TruTV. Her jokes on Twitter are consistently featured on best of lists by publications such as Paste Magazine and The Huffington Post. She has trained at the renowned Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre, taught at the People's Improv Theater, and she tours nationally with her stand-up. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Kevin Mullaney. Kevin created the Improv Resource Center--a Facebook for improvisers before Facebook--in the early 2000's. He teaches through the IRC and often travels around the country conducting workshops. Kevin started teaching improvisation 25 years ago at iO Theater in Chicago, later at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre in New York and more recently Under the Gun Theater in Chicago. Currently, Kevin resides in Peoria, IL, where he is an IT professional. We talked about making crazy choices--both in life and in improv, being a loose cannon, and enjoying the journey of life we are all on. We even discussed enjoying some poker along the way. Give it a listen! --- 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

This month we are joined by returning guest host Jessilee Windhaus for a discussion of Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury; “an urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love—she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him.” Listen in as we compare this book to the Disney animated film Encanto, we praise the author’s blending of young adult fantasy and science fiction, and Jessilee reveals why she’s dusting off her pun skills. Guest Host:Jessilee (she/her) is a proud Sacramento native and 20-year theatre and improv veteran who has trained with the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, The Groundlings, and toured with the world-renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre. She is cofounder of the local performing arts nonprofit Empire Arts Collective, as well as the founder of That Plus Chips, a live sketch and improv comedy ensemble. You can find Empire Arts Collective on Facebook and follow them on Twitter & Instagram @empireartsco, and follow Jessilee on TikTok @jessileeinthehaus. Connect with SWR: Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | Facebook | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico. This podcast is part of the BYLO Network. Visit BYLONetwork.com for more great geeky podcasts. City Life by Artificial.Music | https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with musical theatre writing team Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson. We talk about writing authentic and multifaceted characters, women celebrating and supporting each other, and the importance of innovation and risk taking for producers, creators, and theatre audiences. Click here for a transcript! Episode Notes Guests: Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews Music: Chloe Geller See full episode notes here Guest Bios Elyssa Samsel (she/her) is a composer, violinist, pianist, and one half of the Songwriting team known as Samsel/Anderson, alongside Kate Anderson. They penned songs for Disney Animation's Olaf's Frozen Adventure and the hit Apple TV+ series Central Park. Elyssa and Kate met in the acclaimed BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Writing workshop in 2010 and have been writing partners ever since. Their musical BETWEEN THE LINES debuted off Broadway in July 2022 and their musical adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak premiered in the UK September 2022. Kate Anderson (she/her) is a songwriter, improv comedian, sketch comedy writer, singer, and voice over actress. She has studied at the Upright Citizen's Brigade in New York, and performs regularly with her improv team Duran Duran Duran. Kate's voice can be heard as the “Norwegian Cookie Lady” and “Cat Lady” in Disney's “Olaf's Frozen Adventure”. Originally from Charlotte, NC, Kate graduated cum laude with a degree in Music and Creative Writing from Gettysburg College, where she studied classical voice on scholarship at the Sunderman Conservatory. Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson are the songwriting duo behind Apple TV's Central Park, Disney Animation's “Olaf's Frozen Adventure” (Annie nomation), the off-Broadway Musical, “Between the Lines” , and “The Book Thief” which opened to rave reviews in the UK in 2022. Find Elyssa and Kate Online: Website: www.samselanderson.com Instagram: @SamselAnderson @kateoboyleanderson @elyssalynnesamsel Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

For Mary Lemmer, improv was initially a means to recalibrate and reconnect to her life. Now, the fundamental response of “yes and” has become a guiding principle that changes the way she moves through the world. As the founder of Improve, she has led workshops for tens of thousands of people around the world - to individuals, companies, Fortune 500s, universities, and nonprofits - and she even gave a TED talk about the impact of improv on leadership. We talk about what she learned on her professional path from the gelato cart, to tech and investing, and even to an Airbnb for vegetable gardens - and how she ended up studying at The Second City and The Annoyance in Chicago, Upright Citizen's Brigade in NYC and The Groundlings in LA. Go to www.chooseimprove.com and @chooseimprove on Instagram to learn more.   In This Episode: Improve Website | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mary Lemmer Website | Instagram | LinkedIn  - - - - - - - - - -  Andrew Vontz LinkedIn Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher Choose The Hard Way is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production 

More with Brent and composer/music director, Dan Wessels, best known for his work on Sauce Boys, and playing at Upright Citizen's Brigade and Second City Los Angeles! They discuss: their favorite rock operas, and some delightful foolishness involving Brent's unofficial rapper name.Visit the new Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actorSocial Media: Instagram: @DanielTWessels, YouTube: Dan WesselsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, Alana and her guest Christine Bullen talk about losing a loved one, taking a break from work and the triumphant return of Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre here in Los Angeles! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

On this week’s episode, Alana and her guest Christine Bullen talk about losing a loved one, taking a break from work and the triumphant return of Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre here in Los Angeles! Producer/husband/roommate Norm Sousa Join our Patreon and for bonus episodes of Self Esteem “After” Party where Alana will catch up with former guests and do a mandatory check in with producer/husband/roommate Norm Sousa! Check out our merch on TeePublic! We’ve got everything you could ever dream of with Alana’s beautiful face on it! Instagram: @selfesteemparty Twitter: @selfesteemparty Email: selfesteemparty@gmail.com Hosted by: Alana Johnston Instagram: @theonlyalanajohnston Twitter: @alana_johnston Guest: Christine Bullen Instagram: @christinecbullen Support Self Esteem Party Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Brent sits down with composer and music director, Dan Wessels, best known for his work on Sauce Boys, and playing at Upright Citizen's Brigade and Second City Los Angeles! They discuss: scoring music for films, being huge Meat Loaf fans, Cop Rock, cursed trees, not being allowed to quit piano lessons, what is tempeh?, and their Brentfast meal at SunCafe Organic!Visit the new Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actorSHOW NOTES: Brentfast Eatery: SunCafe Organic - suncafe.com - breakfast burrito & French toast Film/TV Recs: Critical Roll (YouTube Premium), Wayne's World, The Lord of the Rings trilogy Social Media: Instagram: @DanielTWessels, YouTube: Dan WesselsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Today we learn how to tell great stories with author and film & TV writer Margot Leitman. Margot tells us what needs to be in every story for it to be engaging and relatable. Knowledge that will help you not only when marketing your own brand but also when creating projects for your clients too.  Key Takeaways Your story should have a beginning, middle, and end. Don't ignore the process; the process is where the story is. Universal themes help your target audience engage better.  About Margot Leitman Margot Leitman is the author of the best-selling book LongStory Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need, What's Your Story? & Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase. She has written for DreamWorks TV, the Hallmark Channel, and the Pixl Network and worked for "This American Life" as the West Coast story scout.  She is the founder of the storytelling program at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre and is a five-time winner of the Moth Storyslam and a winner of the Moth Grandslam, receiving the first ever score of a perfect 10. She travels all over the world teaching people to tell their stories.  In This Episode When Margot realized she was a storyteller and how she manages her time [7:11] The bonus of writing non-fiction over fiction [9:58] Components of telling a great story [12:11] The best way to structure your stories [24:01] How Margot helps businesses tell better stories [26:13] How Margot created the job of storyteller for herself [28:23] What every story must have so people can relate to it [31:09] People like to hear the results, but the process is where the story is [36:45]  Quotes “How can you get the most amount of information out but in a short amount of time, so a big thing is to not over explain.” [13:02]   “Have you gotten an emotional response from your audience? Then you win. If you've left no room for a response, then that's not effective storytelling at all.” [17:15] Links FREE Workshop Available "How to Consistently Earn Over $100k Per Year in Video Production While Working Less Than 40 Hours Per Week" Get the ASCEND Method Cheat Sheet Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Register for the Onward Summit (October 2022) Find Margot Leitman online  Follow Margot Leitman on Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram What's your question for the podcast? Share a video or audio response! Additional Links: Check out the full show notes page If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Brad Barton! Brad is a NYC based actor, writer, entertainment journalist, host, producer, corporate trainer and teacher. He is also a content writer for Marvel! Brad has performed on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien, ABC's One Life to Live, and Upright CItizen's Brigade. He is also an improviser who is married to Lulu French, owner of Rocket Improv in Maplewood, NJ--and also an If This Is True guest! We discussed his interactions with Oprah, Harrison Ford, and all the goings on at mighty Marvel. Spoiler alert: he believes they're better than DC! Give it a listen! --- 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

From Japanese and American Southern roots, Grace has a taste for many cultures. And though she be little, standing at a whopping 4'10.5 (the half makes a big difference), she be fierce. She began dancing at 3, doing voice overs for radio and acting by 5 and became enthralled in storytelling and drama. Before graduating high school, she had already hosted several shows for a travel series, announced on air for FRIDAYS on Cartoon Network, became an award-winning mime, and failed algebra three times. Grace is the reigning Miss North Georgia Agricultural Fair Queen because upon her crowning, she was promised a funnel cake. Moving from her hometown of Dalton, GA to Chattanooga, TN, Grace became a choreographer and marketing director for a regional theatre company. Following her win for Best Actress Award for her role as Princess Fiona in Shrek (at the historic Tivoli Theatre), Grace moved to NYC. She graduated from Upright Citizen's Brigade and The Barrow Group's respective performing programs. It was under the training of Seth Barrish (Mike Birbiglia's The New One) that she developed a solo play entitled ‘To Free a Mockingbird.' As a comedian, she hosts the comedy show “SWEET MEAT.” She is the host of the storytelling podcast ‘Tell me on a Sunday', and a daily Broadway News correspondent for Broadway Radio. Grace is the Marketing Strategist for the Grammy Award Winning Record Label, Broadway Records. As a visual artist, she sells her watercolor and ink prints on Etsy and in retail establishments across the US. When she's not doing all that, she feeds her cat. Website: graceaki.com/

Mary is an entrepreneur, improv comedian, writer, philanthropist, startup advisor, recovering venture capitalist, and food pun illustrator, among other things. She is the founder of Improve, a company that improves leadership and lives with improv comedy techniques backed by research. As Mary likes to say “we give people M&Ms laced with vitamins. They taste good and they're good for you!” In her, TED talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” she shares more about the importance and impact of improv. Mary has worked with tens of thousands of leaders and companies to improve innovation, problem-solving, growth, and team culture. She started her first company at age 14, did early stage investing, was a Director at a Silicon Valley unicorn, wrote a book and has performed on the same stages as comedy legends. She graduated from the University of Michigan and studied improv and comedy writing at The Second City, Upright Citizen's Brigade, and The Groundlings, among other improv theatres. Website: www.chooseimprove.com , www.marylemmer.com Instagram: @maryimproves , @chooseimprove Twitter: @maryimproves LinkedIn: melemmer  

It’s Pride Month and we’re celebrating by doing what we do best—reading a queer, YA novel featuring a custom VW van, a road trip across California, and a mystical adventure about a mysterious tarot deck. Joining us for this month’s discussion of Zachary Sergi’s Major Detours is Jessilee Windhaus, cofounder of local performing arts nonprofit, Empire Arts Collective. Listen in as we choose our own paths and share our thoughts on spirituality and mysticism, praise the casual queer representation in this book, and find out what makes us agree to fight to the death. Guest Host:Jessilee Windhaus (she/her) is a proud Sacramento native and twenty-year theatre and improv veteran who has trained with the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, The Groundlings, and toured with the world-renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre. She currently runs the improv comedy program at Empire Arts Collective. You can find Empire Arts Collective on Facebook and follow them on Twitter & Instagram @empireartsco, and follow Jessilee on TikTok @jessileeinthehaus. Connect with SWR: Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | Facebook | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico. This podcast is part of the BYLO Network. Visit BYLONetwork.com for more great geeky podcasts. Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Selena Coppock spent 15 years performing stand-up comedy, honing her skills, and appearing at comedy clubs in New York City, arguably one of the worlds' best cities for comedy. And then, shortly before she turned forty, it started to feel like the fun was gone. She wondered if there was anything left for her in comedy. But how do you walk away from a passion that you've spent 15 years working on? The onset of a global pandemic gave her the opportunity to take a break - and to rethink what made her happy. Twenty five year old Selena might think her a nerd, but forty year old Selena is pretty happy with how things are going. Guest BioSelena Coppock is a standup comedian, writer, author, and storyteller based in NYC. She is the creator and voice of @NYTVows, the parody Twitter and Instagram accounts that lampoon the New York Times Wedding section, the wedding industrial complex, WASPs, and courtship rituals of the rich and insufferable. She is also the creator and host of TWO WICK MINIMUM, America's favorite and only podcast about candles.  In December 2017 she released her debut standup album, SEEN BETTER DAYS (Little Lamb Recordings) which hit #1 on the iTunes comedy chart. Selena was a guest star on the sitcom RED OAKS (Amazon) and has been seen on Bravo, Lifetime, VH1, CollegeHumor.com, RooftopComedy.com, and elsewhere. Turning 40 in Lockdown in NYCSelena turned 40 in April 2020 as the pandemic turned the world upside down. In January, her plan had been to throw a big, dress-up party at a private room in a bar for “toasts and light roasts.” She wanted to wear sequins and get all the people she loves together and celebrate.  She works in publishing in NYC and they were sent home on March 11, after a case of Covid was reported in their building. Shortly thereafter, all plans, birthday and otherwise, went out the window.  At the time, she lived in a 4th floor walkup in Park Slope. Even going out to get mail was scary. She didn't have any private outdoor space, so the fire escape became her way to be outdoors. She envied friends with backyards. She snuck up onto her building's roof because she needed to be in fresh air, but not around people, and that was difficult to navigate in NYC.  Getting into Stand UpSelena grew up in Weston, Massachusetts and lived in South Boston for a few years after college, “as you're legally required to do.” She lived in Boston 2004-2006 and then moved to NYC.  In college, she began to study improv, calling it a great onramp to comedy. After college, she moved to Chicago to study with Improv Olympic. She fell into a crippling depression and moved home and back in with her parents.  That's when she started doing improv in Boston. And then, a  friend was running a stand-up show where you could get 5 minutes. She tried it and, in classic beginner's luck, she crushed it. She was hooked.  She says Boston is a great place to start in comedy. The audiences are smart. There's a lot of college kids who want to go out for cheap events. And it's a smaller market, so it's not like starting in New York or LA, where you could be terrible, and people who matter in your career could see you when you're terrible.  She did stand up in Boston for 2 years and thought she was really “doing it,” but she was only performing about once a month. If you're serious about it, you have to perform every night.  A confluence of events in Boston helped her make the jump to New York. She got laid off from a job; she felt like she was spinning her wheels in stand up and her Uncle Jimmy offered her an apartment for her first year or two in the city while she got her feet under her.  She dove into the New York comedy scene, learning the hustle, and the community and who books what, and what's worth doing and what's a waste of time. It was a master class in comedy. She studied sketch writing and sketch comedy at Upright Citizen's Brigade. At night, after UCB shuts...

Actor and comedian Rob Lathan joins the show to talk Mother's Day brunch, "Pandemic Pods," and bathroom time limits. Nick and Rob reminisce about their time at Upright Citizen's Brigade (UCB) in NYC, and John forces them to namedrop en masse!  If you're just an OK Dad looking for practical advice on becoming the Greatest of All-Time, then heed the sage advice and hard-won wisdom of the 'GOAT Dads' podcast.  Listen to this episode and get an answer to your burning parenting questions, like:How long is too long to spend in the bathroom?How do you deal with "wifi shaming" from your child's friend group?How do you celebrate Mother's Day?How do you promote your alt-comedy show to families?Fans send us their "Kids' Quotes!"?

Erika Smith, who is an actress and recording artist. She recently signed with Visionary Talent Agency, and the launch party was held at South by Southwest. Her IMDB page is here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1653613/. Erika was raised in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. She studied acting at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse, comedy at the Upright Citizen's Brigade and the Groundlings in Los Angeles and holds a BFA in Music from Hunter College. She acts and sings in film, television and theater and is a recording artist as well. She is also a Marilyn Monroe impersonator and recently performed at the Bellagio in Vegas. This is a recent press article about her: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Erika-Smith-To-Release-First-Album-CALENDAR-GIRLS-20220217

Everyone has a story to tell but not all of us are sure how to go about it.My guest Mike Ganino is the speaker coach who helped me prepare my TedXHarrisburg talk and today he joins me on the podcast to discuss what it really takes to create a "Mike Drop" moment in your talk.Are you ready to share your story?Join us as we discuss:How we bring every part of ourselves into our current Great WorkWhy we need to balance our light against our shadow and own who we really areHow to stop trying to be “Great” and, instead, seek to be youAbout the Guest:Mike Ganino is a storytelling + communication expert and creator of the Mike Drop Method. He hosts The Mike Drop Moment podcast. He's been named a Top 10 Public Speaking Coach by Yahoo Finance, and California's Best Speaking and Communication Coach by Corporate Vision Magazine. He is an author, former Executive Producer of TEDxCambridge and has been named a Top 30 Speaker by Global Guru. He teaches storytelling, presence, and public speaking to some of the biggest names and brands. He's a trained actor and coach from the World Famous Second City, Improv Olympics, and Upright Citizen's Brigade. In addition to his track record as an executive in the hotel, restaurant, retail, and tech industries, Mike's worked with organizations like the Disney, American Century Investments, American Marketing Association, and UCLA.www.mikeganino.com/storycraft

Erika was raised in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. She studied acting at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse, comedy at the Upright Citizen's Brigade and the Groundlings in Los Angeles and holds a BFA in Music from Hunter College. She acts and sings in film, television and theater and is a recording artist as well. Erika is mostly famous for her similar look as  Marilyn Monroe. She has acted in numbers of TV/ Movies.   Before The Dust Settles, Lady Peacock, and The Three Chris's to name a few. Apart from acting she has also studied comedy and can be seen performing in various comedic roles. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/quidditasfactor)

Before you get lost in the episode, please consider supporting the podcast with as little as $0.99 Cents a month, your support means the world to me: https://anchor.fm/forensicsexperience... In this episode, we meet Jenny Lorenzo and learn of hilarious and amazing Speech and Debate Experience. About Jenny: Jenny Lorenzo is a Cuban-American actor, writer and content creator, born and raised in Miami, who is known for her work on We Are Mitú and is one of the original co-founders of BuzzFeed's Pero Like. Jenny became a viral sensation with her beloved Abuela character that has garnered millions of views online along with her relatable, Latino-based content seen through the comedic and nostalgic lens of a 1st generation Cuban-American. In other words, living in the hyphen. She was nominated for a Tecla Award in 2017 for "Best Content Creator for a Digital Network” and won "Best Character" for Abuela at the Tecla Awards 2018 and “Creator of the Year” at the Tecla Awards 2019. In 2017, Lorenzo was a participant in the Women in Comedy program at YouTube Space LA in partnership with Elizabeth Banks and WhoHaHa. She was selected out of 12 women for the program and then chosen to be personally mentored by Elizabeth, herself. In 2018, Jenny consistently sold out her first SPANK show at Upright Citizen's Brigade called, "Wow! Que Show!" along with her comedy pals known as the Chonga Girls. She graduated from Miami-Dade College (Kendall) with a degree in Theatre-Arts and then double-majored in Motion Pictures and Theatre-Arts the University of Miami. While there, she was the head-writer for their award-winning college comedy show, Off the Wire. A few years later, she moved from Miami to Los Angeles to kick start her career as an actor and content creator. Since going solo to focus on her own content last year, Jenny has since developed 6 new characters that are being very well received on her platforms and has worked with various brands such as Amazon, Netflix, DiGiorno, and Avengers: Infinity War to name a few. She now has a podcast called Hyphenated with comedian, Joanna Hausmann, and co-hosts alongside Andre Meadows for the official Disney+ YouTube channel called, What's Up, Disney+! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it 5 stars in the podcast app and subscribe as new episodes will be here EVERY Wednesday and sometimes Sunday :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Title: Gil Baron, Media and Entertainment Consultant at Villainous PicturesInterviewer: Bradley Caro CookInterviewee: Gil BaronIn this Career Up Now Socially Distant Close Up podcast, Bradley Caro Cook interviews Gil Baron, who is an Experienced Producer with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Field Production, Production Management, Media Production, and Development of Feature Films. Strong arts professional with a Certificate focused in Sketch Comedy Writing from Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater.Let's join Gil Baron and our host Bradley Caro Cook for this thought provoking conversation.Nonprofit, Fundraising, CareerUpNow.org, Careers, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Management, Marketing, Courses, How To, Language Learning, Self-Improvement, Business news, Business, Education, History, Society and Cilture, Technology, Religion and Spirituality, Judaism, Religion, Spirituality, Documentary, Personal Journals, Philosophy, Places and Travel, Relationships