The Comedy Fix
Chris, Sam, Jaymie
The Comedy Fix is Chris Alvarado, Sam Miller, and Jaymie Parkkinen. In each episode, the three peer behind the curtain of comedy and performance to figure out what’s what.
Episodes
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 87 - Ross Bryant
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie talk improv with Ross Bryant.
Feb 7, 2024 • 60min
Episode 86 - Subtext
A lively dive into subtext in improv and when it helps or hinders a scene. They debate coyness versus clarity and how to teach performers to avoid stalling. Practical tactics include starting scenes at higher emotion, using wants and point of view, and practicing extreme heightening. They also explore subtext in silent or gibberish scenes and trusting the audience to infer motivation.
Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 85 - Voice
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss finding your voice in performance.
Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 84 - Validation
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss pursuing validation in performance.
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 83 - Conversation with Kevin Hoggard
In this episode, Chris talks with his former college professor and mentor Kevin Hoggard about improv.
Nov 23, 2023 • 60min
Episode 82 - Auditions
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss improv auditions.
Nov 9, 2023 • 59min
Episode 81 - Indie Improv with Cody Saunders
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss indie improv with Cody Saunders.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h
Episode 80 - Solo Improv with Monika Smith
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss solo improv with Monika Smith.
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 14min
Episode 79 - Duos with Dock of the Bay
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss duos with Elena Afanasiev and Sarah Thompson of Dock of the Bay.
Oct 19, 2023 • 56min
Episode 78 - Trios
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss trios in improv.
