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Building Bridges Improv Podcast
Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 51 (Zach Atherton)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 45:20


Zach joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about his long journey through improv, his ideal performance style, and how he's creating a streaming platform for improvised specials! Zach Atherton is a 20-year improv comedy veteran who started his performing career with the ComedySportz High School League in Los Angeles. His professional improv comedy journey began with ComedySportz Utah which led to him to create the world's first musical improv theater in 2014 called ImprovBroadway.  He is currently partnered with Colin Mochrie from Whose Line is it Anyway? and Dry Bar Comedy to create the world's first platform for improv comedy called Dry Bar Unscripted.  drybarunscripted.com tiktok.com/@theimprovguy

From Poop to Gold with Harmon Brothers
Why You Want Your Ads To Make People Laugh

From Poop to Gold with Harmon Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 25:52


This week you'll hear from Daniel Harmon and our Head Writer, Zach Atherton. Together they discuss how to generate funny content, why hiring comedians is so important, and the reason writing breaks are so important. Down below you can find links to reach the world class Harmon Brothers Writers Room, where we deliver funny, sales-driven ad scripts without the big production price tag. If Harmon Brothers grabbed your interest, make sure to check out our website at harmonbrothers.comDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We'll see you on the next one.Harmon Brothers: HBU Online Course: Make Your Ads Funny (Writing)https://harmonbrothers.com/home (Website)https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/tag/harmonbrothers?lang=en (Tik Tok)

From Poop to Gold with Harmon Brothers
The Secret To A Good Ad is Good Writing

From Poop to Gold with Harmon Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 30:00


This week you'll hear from the two copywriting experts and creative directors, Zach Atherton and Brandon Cummings. Together they discuss the Harmon Brothers' secret sauce: our writing retreats. They give you all the ingredients you need to get a top-notch video ad script in 2 days. You can find links to reach the Harmon Brothers below—and a link to our online HBU Course that teaches you exactly how to write funny ads like the Harmon Brothers. If Harmon Brothers grabbed your interest, make sure to check out our website at harmonbrothers.comDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We'll see you on the next one.Harmon Brothers: HBU Online Course: Make Your Ads Funny (Writing)https://harmonbrothers.com/home (Website)https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/tag/harmonbrothers?lang=en (Tik Tok)

Daily Chit Chat (Streamiversity)
Ep. 279 - Bringing it Home with Zach!

Daily Chit Chat (Streamiversity)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 12:25


And now, the conclusion: with Zach Atherton. He founded ImprovBroadway in 2014 which is also Utah's only comedy school. When not in Covid times, ImprovBroadway produces 400+ family-friendly comedy shows a year. Recently they also raised $20k in a Kickstarter campaign to produce a movie musical about the struggles of comedians during quarantine. Zach earned a Juris Doctorate and Master's of Public Administration from BYU, and when he's not on stage, he's behind the scenes as a writer at the viral ad agency, The Harmon Brothers. As a child he wanted to be on ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?' or ‘Saturday Night Live' and his ultimate goal is to see more family-friendly comedians make a real living from comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-and-gretchen/support

Daily Chit Chat (Streamiversity)
Ep. 278 - How to Achieve Your Goals with Zach!

Daily Chit Chat (Streamiversity)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 12:03


Again I am here with my buddy, Zach Atherton and we talk about Life and Goals. He founded ImprovBroadway in 2014 which is also Utah's only comedy school. When not in Covid times, ImprovBroadway produces 400+ family-friendly comedy shows a year. Recently they also raised $20k in a Kickstarter campaign to produce a movie musical about the struggles of comedians during quarantine. Zach earned a Juris Doctorate and Master's of Public Administration from BYU, and when he's not on stage, he's behind the scenes as a writer at the viral ad agency, The Harmon Brothers. As a child he wanted to be on ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?' or ‘Saturday Night Live' and his ultimate goal is to see more family-friendly comedians make a real living from comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-and-gretchen/support

Daily Chit Chat (Streamiversity)
Ep. 277 - Be All That You Are with Zach!

Daily Chit Chat (Streamiversity)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 13:57


I am back with my buddy, Zach Atherton. He founded ImprovBroadway in 2014 which is also Utah's only comedy school. When not in Covid times, ImprovBroadway produces 400+ family-friendly comedy shows a year. Recently they also raised $20k in a Kickstarter campaign to produce a movie musical about the struggles of comedians during quarantine. Zach earned a Juris Doctorate and Master's of Public Administration from BYU, and when he's not on stage, he's behind the scenes as a writer at the viral ad agency, The Harmon Brothers. As a child he wanted to be on ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?' or ‘Saturday Night Live' and his ultimate goal is to see more family-friendly comedians make a real living from comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-and-gretchen/support

From Poop to Gold with Harmon Brothers
Zach Atherton: What Is The Writer's Room?

From Poop to Gold with Harmon Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 21:54


Benton Crane talks with Zach Atherton about Harmon Brothers latest initiative, the Writer's Room. Together they discuss how Harmon Brothers is growing their brand to include world-class writing along with world class videos, how the Writer's Room earned $14M with 3 scripts, what humor can do for your sales copy, and more. 04:32 What Is The Writer's Room? 08:00 What Can Humor Do For Your Sales Copy? 11:03 Zach's Poop To Gold Moment19:00 How To Become “Undeniable”You can find links to HB's Writer's Room Services as well as places to reach Zach below. If you're interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book here.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We'll see you on the next one.Find the Writer's Room here: https://harmonbrothers.com/writers-roomZach Atherton:

Standup For Improv
The Art of Saying No | Shae McCombs

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 48:45


Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey discuss their deep roots to the opioid epidemic, the art of setting up a junk email account, and the possibility that Shae may or may not be the host of a WWII era ghost. 2:51 Sam's father is a "pharmacist"8:41 Self-deprecating humor 26:10 Shae's inability to say no 33:12 The gang talks about dating

Standup For Improv
Not Enough Zebras | Sam Forsey

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 36:45


In this episode, Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey explore how improv is perceived in mainstream media and by general audience, passive-aggressively get back at an online troll, and improvise a scene about improv. Learn about the struggles of improv comedians, secrets about their funny family members, and summer vacation as a child vs summer vacation as an adult.0:24 Improv and other comedy forms / Bad online reviews8:40 Improv scene about the improv, based on a stand-up clip21:30 Shae and Sam’s family members / Plugs26:46 Summer vacation as a child and as an adult

Standup For Improv
Bedside Manner | Shae McCombs

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 28:25


Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Brady Amundson talk about fake laughs, Bible jokes, J.K. Rowling, and share their honest opinions about Brian Regan, a stand-up comedian known for his clean comedy. Why is Brian Regan in the ER? How well does he break the bad news to a patient?0:25 Shae’s life and laughter5:09 Fake laughs & Dry Bible jokes15:50 Brian Regan in the hospital22:31 The Shakespeare audition

Standup For Improv
I Ain’t Never Used the Restroom in My Whole Life! | Zach Atherton

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 12:21


Today we’re jumping feet-first into on of our new formats. We’re going to be working off other amazing standups and take our improv comedy inspiration from some of the greats. This week we’ll be basing our improve off of well-known, clean comedian Jim Gaffigan. Join us and don’t forget to check out ImprovBroadway.com and fee free to leave us some suggestions for future shows, and come visit us in person at the Improv Broadway theater in Provo, Utah. If you’re a young person and want to learn more about improv, come visit us on Mondays from 3:45 to 5:45 at the Improv Broadway theater. Don’t forget to show us some love by leaving us a 5-star review and we’ll see you next week with some more amazing laughs.

Standup For Improv
I Just Don’t Like You | Zach Atherton

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 27:37


As you can hear we lost a little bit of the beginning of today's episode, but never fear, we're still bringing all the laughs, and Zach's story isn't a bad way to jump in and get our feet wet. Join the Standup for Improv team with your hosts Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey as we muse over saying I don’t like you, our passive aggressive natures, and being people pleasers. If you want to be part of the show and see us live, we hold shows every Friday and Saturday at the Improv Broadway Theater in Provo, Utah. Check us out at ImprovBroadway.comWe’re also looking forward to filming The Nerdiest Adventure Hour. You can find out when we’re filming next by checking out our Facebook page “The Nerdiest Adventure Hour.” Shae is also proud to announce that all youths are welcome at our youth class every Monday from 3:45 to 5:45 at the Improv Broadway theater in Provo, Utah. If you’re a youth, please come! For more of Sam’s punny jokes, you can find him on Twitter at Sam4c. We’ll see you next week with some more amazing laughs.

Standup For Improv
You're a Big Fat Goofus-Hole | Zach Atherton

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 39:24


Get ready to laugh with your hosts Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey on today’s show as we talk about gaslighting, awkward misunderstandings, and crazy punchlines. If you’re a youth, check out our improv youth class every Monday from 3:45-5:45. And don’t forget to check out our show schedule and join us in-person at the Improv Broadway Theater in Provo, Utah. ImprovBroadway.com

Standup For Improv
It's Spelled Edward, But It's Pronounced Janet | Adam Brown

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 30:39


We're happy to announce that we have a new set cast. Your host Zach Atherton will be joined by much-loved co-hosts Shae McCombs and Sam Forsey. We're also happy to welcome back Adam Brown as our guest on today's show and we look forward to having some great new guests on the podcast as well. Join us as we discuss weird baby names, thumb wrestling, and misconstrued language in today's hilariously ridiculous episode. If you want more improv goodness in your life, check out ImprovBroadway.com and come see a live show with us. We also offer youth improv classes every Monday from 3:45-5:45 for ages 12-17. The first class is free! If you want more Adam Brown, check out his upcoming performances with HumorU on April 12th and 13th at Brigham Young University.

Standup For Improv
Baby, I Always Deliver | Zach Atherton

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 11:27


Today’s weekly episode features Zach Atherton in a solo standup talking about embarrassing trips to the doctors and the benefits of arm-wrestling. We’re excited to announce that we’ll be expanding our show beyond local comedians. If you’d like to be on the show, have suggestions, or would like to submit a recording for us to use in our weekly show you can contact us at improvbroadway@gmail.com We’re also filming our last two recordings with Vid Angel on March 28th and April 4th from 7 to 9:30 at the Improv Broadway Theater, so come join us!

Standup For Improv
Gulliver's Travels 2...Genocide | Dallan Wortham

Standup For Improv

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 41:07


Join the ImprovBroadway crew with Zach Atherton, David Leu, David Padeken, and our guest Dallan Wortham as we jump on some funny improv about the challenge of being funny, the dangers of being way too tiny, and extremely extreme home makeovers. For more great standup and improv come check us out at the ImprovBrodway theater. We have shows every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door or at ImprovBroadway.com. We'll also be filming with Vid Angel on March 14th and 28th and April 4th the ImprovBroadway theater and we're doing the Standup for Improv podcast live on March 23rd. Come join us, it's gonna be super duper fun! The Velour lounge will also feature some great comedy on March 21st if you need more awesomeness in your life. Check out their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/VelourLive/.

#plugintodevin - Your Mark on the World with Devin Thorpe
If Jon Oliver Were Clean and Positive He’d Be Zach Atherton - #1058

#plugintodevin - Your Mark on the World with Devin Thorpe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 15:26


Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. With help from Producer Alicia Gettys, Zach Atherton, the star of the new web-based show Solution Time, hopes to bring comedy to solutions journalism. In other words, you might say he hopes to be a clean and solutions-oriented version of Jon Oliver. Interview with Alicia Gettys, the Producer of Solution Time. For-profit/Nonprofit: For-profit Revenue model: Currently our funding has come from sponsorships. In the future, we will pursue ad revenue, sales from branded items, and memberships. Scale: We have produced three episodes on Ending Veteran Homelessness, Food Waste, and the Cliff Effect. Be a hero! Join the elite group of supporters who ensure that stories like this can continue to be shared! Visit heroes4good.org to become a hero now.

ImprovBroadway Podcast
53: Three Angry Toddlers LIVE

ImprovBroadway Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 35:58


If you ever have triplets, watch out. There's a 33% chance one of them is evil. Featuring Samuel Wright, Dante Daapa, Tyler Dawson, your host Zach Atherton, with Jason Hansen on the keys, edited by Ethan Young

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ImprovBroadway Podcast
52: Will Power Doesn't Work LIVE

ImprovBroadway Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 37:23


How can we exercise our will when we only use 3% of our brains?!! Enjoy this episode performed by Tyler Dawson, Dante Daapa, Samuel Wright, your host Zach Atherton, with Jason Hansen on the keys! Edited by Ethan Young.

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ImprovBroadway Podcast
51: The $20 Suit LIVE (w/ technical difficulties)

ImprovBroadway Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 42:30


B-B-B-B-B-B-B-ONUS EPISODE! This one has some technical difficulties, so we're releasing this old gem, as a BONUS EPISODE! Sam Wright, Allen Bentley, David Padeken, Jacom Clarkson on the keys, with your host, Zach Atherton. Follow us on Facebook!

ImprovBroadway Podcast
50: Flight To Nowhere

ImprovBroadway Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 44:18


If you're afraid of of flying. DO. NOT. LISTEN. TO. THIS. Actually, do. this is very funny. Listen to Allen Bentley, David Padeken, Samuel Wright, your host Zach Atherton, with Jacom Clarkson on the keys. Follow us online at https://www.facebook.com/ImprovBroadwayPodcast

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