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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

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It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.
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Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!
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Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show Asssscat, Matt brings you a fully improvised weekly podcast featuring the best improvisers in the universe. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon. Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 months can be unlocked exclusively on improv4humans.com. Sign up for one plan and get bonus scenes every week as well as tons of new content so yo ...
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Yes, Also

Yes, Also

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In this love letter to improv comedy, comedian Suzi Barrett deep dives with veteran improvisers about their journeys through improv, discussing the philosophies, theories, tips, lessons, and stories they’ve gathered along the way. If you’re a student of improv, you need this podcast. If you’re a superfan of improv, you’ll love this podcast. New episodes every Tuesday! For full video, bonus eps, and improv scenes with Suzi and her guests, subscribe at yesalso.supercast.com ! Email us with you ...
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Sometimes you just want to grab some friends you've been dying to hang out with, pick up a new RPG system and play a few games of it. That's what The Game Garage is! Watch as we clear out the garage of games new and old to create characters and jump right into the game with some of the best performers in tabletop today. Spending more than one or two episodes on these games allows players and audiences alike to explore new systems and new stories in an exciting fast paced format. The Game Gar ...
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ManDogPod

Dan Lippert and Ryan Rosenberg

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An improv comedy podcast from Dan Lippert and Ryan Rosenberg, with some of the funniest comedians in Los Angeles! Support the show at www.patreon.com/ManDog ManDog on Youtube! www.youtube.com/channel/UCNW0sgvxgiENf8OKGjNmoZg/?themeRefresh=1 Big Grande on YouTube! www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1fKa78tVNRhJzP273mS8g Dan - https://linktr.ee/danlippert Ryan - https://linktr.ee/ryanrosenberg
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Firsthand

Devin Field and Greg Gallant

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Ever wonder what really happened during history's most famous moments? Comedians Greg Gallant (Velma, Perfect Harmony) and Devin Field (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central) "recount" their totally real, definitely-not-made-up roles in modern history's biggest events. From iconic moments to bizarre backstories, join them and a cast of fellow "eyewitnesses" as they rewrite modern history. If you love improv, comedy, and wild stories, this podcast is your new favorite "history" lesson.
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Totally Rad!

Ben Cassil, Alyssa Sabo

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Live from the year 1996, it’s the comedy talk show Totally Rad! Host Alyssa Sabo and sidekick Ben Cassil play character versions of themselves (Alyssa’s character is 16 and loves rollerblading and evangelism, Ben’s character is 37 and married), and welcome real comedian guests for interviews, jokes, and games. It’s a fun, silly talk show that will leave you feeling upbeat–as long as you don’t mention Alyssa’s sister, Jackie! [email protected] @totallyrad1996 @alyssa_sabo @bencassil
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Masterpiece Theatre meets Mystery Science Theater 3000 in a podcast of highbrow readings and lowbrow commentary. Comedians Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai come together to read aloud classic and not-so-classic literature from the public domain and provide real-time commentary with the help of special guests. Subscribe now to experience the best and worst from the likes of Edgar Allen Poe, Virginia Woolf, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sherwood Anderson, Jack London, and many more... no one escapes ...
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Join Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performer Matt Vogel (Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, The Count, and others) as he talks in-depth with people in the Muppet Universe - from Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performers, to writers, wranglers, and more! Get tips and tricks-of-the-trade on how to improve your puppetry, too! All this, plus some special surprises on Below The Frame with Matt Vogel.
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Zach and Hillary are true gems and geniuses, we're so happy to have them on the show with us today! Check out Off Book! Zach and Jess McKenna's Musical improv show! - https://linktr.ee/Offbook Join the newsletter for their upcoming movie! - https://buttondown.com/zachandjess?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacRcx2RCRLYlYxYVKPmpU4nvRRCkuSqeEbVokev27c5Fzsc9…
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Zach Reino (Dropout, Off Book: The Improvised Musical) talks about his musical and comedy DNA, how to get better at musical improv, narrative payoffs, keeping things fresh, livestream hang-ups, back line support, the benefit of Harolds, universal games, scary hallways, sustaining scenes, getting on the same page, twoprov, Dropout shows, upcoming pr…
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Pee pee on the water slide; bullies now getting bored; snake bites beard; Eiffel tower for sale; animals rip wallets; man in painting has a secret. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music an…
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Pina Colada caught in rain; i4h podcast Golden Globe nomination; invention of basketball peach basket; stealing Hulk Hogan; without glasses you are beautiful; and lots of math jokes. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into impr…
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Monique Moses (Black Lady Sketch Show, Astronomy Club) talks about playable premises, filtering a monologue, internet paralysis, the evolution of happiness, callbacks and connections, the PIT, Astronomy Club and Black Lady Sketch Show, favorite exercises, sketch/improv hybrids, magical realism, using genre tropes to highlight absurdity, and more! S…
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Sendor Mailmanmen is a mailman with no magical powers but a troubling curse. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sendor Mailmanmen: John Hartman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna…
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Pistol Shrimp gets numb face; rejected by college writers magazine; colon art; anesthesiologist personality; manners for the French; walking and eating. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, mus…
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Dave Theune (Bangarang, St. Dennis Medical) talks about Comedy Sportz Milwaukee, the importance of seeing shows, giving scenic gifts, how to take the pressure off, abstract group games, knowing your audience, corporate shows, starting organically, silent soundtrack scenes, Groundlings, using object work to find analogies, restaurant technique, why …
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This is all the 15 Year old Portal Act 1 Demo tracks, compiled with no long prelude or advertisements for your listening convenience. If you've stumbled across this with no context, check out the episode directly before it, or any of the earlier ON BOOK episodes if you want the full lore/process. TLDR: We're writing a musical and these are the demo…
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This episode of Off Book is not an improvised musical, but it does have ALL the special announcements you didn't know you were waiting for! We're going on tour! We're making an improvised movie about MOCK TRIAL! We've got demo tracks for all the Act 1 songs of our original musical "15 Year Old Portal. Thank you so much for all of your support. We c…
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Craig and Monika are so smart and funny, and we had fun doing one long set this week instead of individual scenes. The Improv starts at 13:25, and features Tony Robbins, Tubi, EMT's, and a deadly Bar Mitzvah boy. GET THE FULL EPISODE AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!! patreon.com/mandog !!Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠ManDog on YouTube!⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC…
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Salkataur the Abomination was created to destroy a demon king. But what does he do now? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sal: Sandeep Parikh Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Steph…
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Matt Besser and Jon Gabrus put a hat on a hat on a hat doing medium-prov where standup meets longform inside the coolest live music venue in the South, the White Water Tavern, covering horny hats, Toad Sucks, max loads on elevators; foam to the dome; recycled urine; and snow days! Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to ev…
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The gamer boys aka Matt and Conner are here for a god damned blast of an episode. These guys are awesome and you should follow all of their stuff. Get the full ep and other perks at patreon.com/mandog!! Connor's podcast Call Me By Your Game -http://www.youtube.com/@UCRFPXxDMTw0GXy_hm_FBG1w https://www.patreon.com/superNPCradio Matt's Podcast Get Pl…
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Extraordinary Boris, the ruler of the land animals, has summoned Chunt and demands he give up his shapeshifting abilities. Will he? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Extraordinary Boris: Kyle Bethea Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Po…
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Fugazi audience etiquette; Kool Aid contractor challenge; Waze & Google Maps gossip with each other; Hamlet skull at commercial auditions; do you have pervy voice? Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of …
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Ali Ghandour (former AD of UCB LA) talks about Ultimate Improv, internet sketch, lessons in collaboration, subverting expectations, personal specifics, leading a show from within, improvising with audience members, being a UCB AD, the inside of the audition process, speaking a shared language, weathering rejection, advice for AD's, playing smart du…
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