Yes, Also

Johnny Meeks (UCB LA’s Academic Director) talks about the “por las buenas” technique, comedic tension, trying to save a bad scene, updating the UCB curriculum, his theatrical roots, memories of a bad standup teacher, improvised plays, the power of simple and honest responses, playing with curiosity, his favorite improv exercise, playing game in scripted scenes, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Paul F. Tompkins (Mr. Show, Bojack Horseman) talks about carving out his identity as a comedian, conquering fear, his early absurdist stand-up, working on Mr. Show, what makes a great showrunner, comedic heightening, advice for sketch writers, comedy as the art of translation, “the tyranny of the template”, chasing fun and novelty, the glory of multi-cams, building a variety show, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Cissy Fenwick (JV) talks about how improv makes her a better therapist, unconditional positive regard, therapists as active voice of reason characters, archetypes, her love of playing annoying people, using reps to set goals, her favorite improv exercise, anchoring game to a POV, emotional stakes, what she’s curious about, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Eugene Cordero, an accomplished actor known for roles in Loki and Star Trek: Lower Decks, shares his journey from elementary school to the world of theater and improv. He candidly discusses overcoming dyslexia, blending confidence with humility, and navigating the competitive landscape of creative arts. Listeners will enjoy his insights on the spontaneity of short-form improv versus the narrative depth of long-form. Eugene also reflects on parenting like an improviser and the importance of inclusivity and diverse voices in the creative community.

Chris Eddins (Lemon Pepper Wet) talks about learning improv as a way to help with public speaking, using jams to hone your craft, making unusual things make sense, his writing career, the origins of Lemon Pepper Wet, doing the thing, dyslexia and patterns, sustaining a game, facing an audience with cultural differences, being an introvert, advice for non-white improvisers, how improv helps his writing, visions for shows, sobriety, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Heather Anne Campbell (SNL, Whose Line is it Anyway) talks about the innateness of improv, circumventing shame, forking the multiverse, takeaways from Boom Chicago, honoring an audience, her writing career, the visual experience of comedy, being in dialogue with the world, SNL, Whose Line, playing with Beck vs. playing with Miles, improv as tourism, craving the next evolution, her comedic influences, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Ithamar Enriquez (Second City, Curb Your Enthusiasm) talks about his journey through Second City, memories from Tourco, inspiring theatrical techniques, the subjectivity of comedy, accessing satire through relationship, challenging stereotypes, using his voice as a Latinx writer, performing for the Obamas(!!!!), satire vs. shock humor, how he arrived at a career in comedy, trusting your improv, playing with people you love, learning from the classics, Puppet Up, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Casey Feigh, an esteemed improv performer and founder of Holy Shit Improv, dives into the nuances of comedy. He shares the balance of performing and producing, emphasizing rehearsal's value for spontaneity. Casey advocates for vulnerability over perfection, revealing how that connects with audiences. He discusses live-streaming improv's advantages, the significance of community post-COVID, and the necessity of a sustainable improv economy. With personal anecdotes, he showcases how improv remains vital in the evolving landscape of entertainment.

Ally Beardsley and Zac Oyama (Dimension 20, Yeti), talk about team chemistry, delightful comedic chaos, improv as a path to coming out of the closet, Ally’s first memory of seeing Zac on stage, the early LA indie scene, getting hired by College Humor, their comedic DNA, embracing absurdity, the power of specifics, being surprised by the mundane, Dimension 20, what they love about each others’ comedy, advice for newer improvisers, upcoming projects, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

James Mastraieni (Founder of the Shared Experience Studio) talks about the neuroscience of comedy, the connection between performers and audience, starting a comedy think tank, sailing vs. rowing, the importance of mentorship, treating premise openings like menus, relationship microcosms, comedy as the harshest art form, the drive to produce, the three major scenic tones, improvised sitcoms, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!