Yes, Also

Jim Woods (Company Retreat, WGIS, UCB) talks about playing with expectations, removing autopilot, training instinct, the illusion of momentum, helpful tools for straight / absurd dynamics, finding the playable thing, game as a parasite, how trauma and sobriety have informed his improv, Jury Duty / Company Retreat, improv jujitsu, the buffoon tactic, non-verbal callouts, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠ !Come see Suzi and Ryan perform live!Weds June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater!Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall!Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest!Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero!Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcastFollow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.podEmail your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.comHost: Suzi BarrettProducer: Ryan RosenbergAudio/Video Editor: Brian KesslerMarketing: Britt Faye

Kimia Behpoornia (Dropout, UCB) talks about being a shy kid, Comedy Sportz, The Apartment form, narrative improv, laying seeds, sewing ideas together, comparisons of 4 improv schools, Dimension 20, character filters, specific starts, how to buy time, Dropout shows and tours, physical payoffs, borrowing from others, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com !Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcastFollow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.podEmail your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.comHost: Suzi BarrettProducer: Ryan RosenbergAudio/Video Editor: Brian KesslerMarketing: Britt Faye

Mel Cowan, veteran improviser and longtime UCB performer, reflects on two decades with Sentimental Lady and the thrill of rehearsing again. He talks about mixing play with analysis, shedding polite habits to make bold choices, the joy of group flow, and why community practice and DIY creativity still matter.

Ryan Myers, musical improviser from St. Louis, and Ashley Rube, St. Louis improv teacher and performer, discuss their duo Touch Baseball. They talk monoscene choices, blending silliness with serious stakes, hiding the knife and peeking techniques. Topics include keeping scenes small, building partner chemistry, trusting choices, and evolving games into emotional storytelling.

Echo Kellum (Arrow, UCB, Groundlings) talks about early influences, boldness, broadening your education, analagous scenes, pirate/robot/ninja, the quest for consistency, humbling experiences, his approach to character, blending Groundlings with UCB, turning life into sketches, humanizing characters, Grand Crew, paying performers, trial by fire, Arrow, his most impactful notes, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com !Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcastFollow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.podEmail your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.comHost: Suzi BarrettProducer: Ryan RosenbergAudio/Video Editor: Brian KesslerMarketing: Britt Faye

Happy Second Anniversary! In this very special episode, Craig Cackowski and Jason Mantzoukas return-- together!-- and talk about the curse of predictability, digging in with a team, Zoom and livestreams, a Gravid Water epiphany, density vs. clarity, the future of the Harold, The Party, provocative content, voice of reason techniques, Craig's unifying theory of improv, Jason's favorite things to teach, UCB blind spots, pre-show goals, living room tactics, Craig's newest coaching exercise, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com !Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcastFollow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.podEmail your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.comHost: Suzi BarrettProducer: Ryan RosenbergAudio/Video Editor: Brian KesslerMarketing: Britt Faye

Ruha Taslimi (UCB, Dropout) talks about the link between human growth and performer growth, honoroing your inner child, acting presence, longer scenes, how to access confidence, emotional exercises, 360 listening, dance comedy, vulnerability, ways to use music in improv, feeling vs. showing, audition rejection, the beauty of Harolds, elevating third beats, site-specific shows, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com !Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcastFollow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.podEmail your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.comHost: Suzi BarrettProducer: Ryan RosenbergAudio/Video Editor: Brian KesslerMarketing: Britt Faye

Will Choi, LA-based improviser and creator of the Asian AF comedy variety show, shares his journey from graphic design to long-form improv. He talks about discovering intimate IO shows, the appeal of monoscenes and ensemble work, building confidence through teams and reps, quitting Harold auditions, and how Asian AF started to fill a cultural gap.

Jeff Hiller, veteran improviser and Emmy-winning actor and author, shares stories from UCB and musical improv. He discusses winning an Emmy, risking big career moves, the power of object work, making bold character choices fast, reframing politeness to participate, and favorite exercises to force emotion and specificity.

Anna Rajo, LA improviser and therapist known for hosting One Big Jam and performing with teams like Lohan and ASSSSCAT. She talks about her improv origins near UCB and the teachers who shaped her. Conversation covers finding personal style, diversity and representation in Harold nights, running diversity programs, hosting jams, and balancing therapy with performing.