Improv is Dead

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!Holly Laurent and Greg Hess join Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about nude supermodels, skate parks, and being "Michigan hot".Holly and Greg have improvised at just about every major improv theater in the country including UCB, iO, and Second City. Together they cohost the hilarious MEGA podcast.Performers:Holly Laurent (@laurentholly)Greg Hess (@heygreghess)MEGA Podcast (@megathepodcast)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!February is our Month of Love! Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden join Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about their isolated retreat to Northern Michigan, StarKid's most recent production, and Firebringer going viral on TikTok.Meredith and Brian are members of StarKid productions. They host a weekly children's astronomy podcast called REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids and Meredith recently worked on an educational web series for the Adler Planetarium called Wow! SignalPerformers:Meredith Stepien (@ghostydiddy)Brian Holden (@Brian_Holden)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!This week, Waleed, Rayna, and Hailey stop by to chat n' prov about meeting each other during their freshman year at Michigan, performing a dance sketch warning about the dangers of college drinking, and the D.A.R.E. program.Waleed, Rayna, and Hailey are all members of one of Chicago's best improv teams, Wet Bus. They perform a twice-monthly show on Twitch which can be viewed at their Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/wet_bus Improv set begins around 26:00Performers:Waleed Mansour (@mrwaleedmansour / @waleed.draws.things)Rayna Caskey (@raynacaskey)Hailey Palmer (@miss_hap_)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!This week Brett Lyons and Damian stop by to talk about Shoe Heads (junkies) and summer style. FYI this improv set is NSFW, but when are they ever? Malls, snakes, and Russian spies await you!Performers:Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Brett Lyons (@scbrettlyons)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!This week we're joined once again by Superhuman! They are an absolute delight as we chat'n'prov about Virtual Improv, class reunions, and the spirit world!Super Human has been performing together since 2012 and recently launched Super Human Collective LLC - a corporate development training service that uses improv to teach everything from team-building and communication to leadership and public speaking skills.You can learn more about Super Human Collective at www.wearesuperhumancollective.comPerformers:Amber Walker (@amber.walker.pottery)Mary Cait Walthall (@meercait)Katie Klein (@kajklein)Sarah Ashley (@Saashleyy)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!JPC and Damian Anaya are back on the pod this week to chat'n'prov about the best spots to leave delivery, dog eulogies, and the Gaps in store credit policy.JPC co-hosts the very funny and original podcast Hey Riddle Riddle that drops new weekly episode every Wednesday. You can also catch him on his new podcast Bill Buds, breaking down some of his favorite pop chart albums.Performers:JPC (@JPsoFly)Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!Lily Sullivan (Comedy Bang Bang, I Think You Should Leave) and Kyle Bethea join Dan to chat'n'prov about pets, South Carolina, and Kyle's ignorant blindspots.Check out Lily's podcast Going Deep, featuring some of the funniest improvisers in the country "going deep" with America's most acclaimed couples therapist, Diana Deep. You can listen to all twelve episodes here: https://www.stitcher.com/show/going-deepPerformers:Lily Sullivan (@LilyYily)Kyle Bethea (@KyleBethea)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!Mitra Jouhari joins Tim and Dan this week to chat 'n prov about production on the new season of Three Busy Debras, the Pacific Northwest, and pottery.Mitra has written for such shows as Big Mouth, Miracle Workers, High Maintenance, and The President Show. As a performer she's acted in many shows including Big Mouth, Search Party, and Broad City.She's one of the co-creators and stars of Three Busy Debras.Mitra is also the cohost of the popular Urgent Care podcast.Performers:Mitra Jouhari (@mitrajouhari)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns (Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo) stop by to chat 'n prov about Hardee's vs. Carl's Junior, indoor putting greens, and accidental murder suicides.Farrell, Louie, and Jorin were members of the legendary iO Harold team 'Revolver' and are currently all performers at CIC Theater (where Farrell serves as Artistic Director).To learn more about CIC classes and shows visit: www.cictheater.com Performers:Farrell Walsh (@FarrellWalsh)Louie Saunders (@LouieSaunders) (H.u.h... Podcast)Jorin Garguilo (@joringarguilo) (Beyond The Veil of Sleep Podcast)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)This episode was edited by our good friend Joe Gallagher. Thanks, Joe!

Support the pod and ⁠join our Patreon ⁠for bonus scenes, back log episodes, and exclusive premium content!We chat'n'prov with Kennedy Baldwin and Jonah Cooper about local emo bands, food rivalries, and the dangers of getting your tongue pierced.Performers:Kennedy Baldwin (@KendyBaldy)Jonah Cooper (@Jonahformayor) (T-Shirts)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)