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Stavvy's World #176 - Zach Cherry | Full Episode
37:19Were you What were any hobbies as a child? Did you do anything in your youth? I was a theater kid. theater kid. I mean, honestly, I was an improv child.37:36You're a [ __ ] improv messy, dude. You were in the youth academy.37:39I You know what's funny? I went to a summer like a performing arts summer camp. They had improv and when they would do like counselor sets,
Jeramiah Watkins “Committed” | Bomb Shelter Ep: 10
4:15just you're it's just you and it's like gh but letting other people down sucks. That's why I stopped doing improv because I I started at the Groundlings.4:34Oh dude. So, I was like I just wanted to follow in his footsteps. And uh he was a guy that was at the Groundlings. So, I didn't even know really about improv or4:51Uh but when I as the more classes I took and I started getting handed and started doing like some shows, some improv shows and that was the thing is like you know
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Ben Schwartz: Sonic, Improv, Parks and Rec, Star Wars, Auditions, Letterman, SNL, Writing, Comedy
Ben Schwarz discusses his multifaceted career as an actor, writer, and improviser, highlighting the technical precision required in voice acting for Sonic and the collaborative nature of film scoring.summaryThe conversation emphasizes the importance of genuine curiosity in interviews, the emotional impact of film scores, and the value of preserving ephemeral art forms like improv.summaryImprov Preservation: Unlike scripted film, improv is ephemeral; Schwarz has started recording his live shows and audio to preserve his work, noting that 95% of his improv history would otherwise disappear forever.takeaway
Jeramiah Watkins “Committed” | Bomb Shelter Ep: 10
Jeremiah Watkins discusses his career as a 'gun for hire' comedian, detailing the unique challenges of bombing in collaborative environments like improv and Roast Battle compared to solo standup.summaryBombing is psychologically harder in collaborative settings (improv, Roast Battle, guest spots) because it feels like letting down friends or the host, whereas solo standup bombing is purely self-blame.takeawayImprov bombing is described as 'brutal' to watch because it involves a group failing together, creating a shared negative experience unlike the solitary nature of standup.takeaway
ANDREW MUSCARELLA AUDITIONS FOR EVERYTHING (Ft. Andrew Muscarella)
He shares specific insights on navigating the differences between New York and LA lifestyles, the nuances of improv and standup performance, and his passion for body-positive fitness advocacy.summaryImprov as Life Skill: Andrew views improv not just as performance art but as a tool for real-life adaptability, helping him pivot in conversations and strip away adult inhibitions to be 'silly and weird' like a child.takeaway“It's really good if you're like allowing yourself. What I love about improv, it's allowing you to be the kid that you once were, right? It's sometimes so hard for us to allow ourselves to like be silly and weird...”quote
Aimee Mann | Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein
The conversation explores the systemic sexism that forced female artists into competition, the grueling realities of modern tour bus life, and the unique exhaustion of improv-based television production.summaryImprov vs. Scripted Acting: Amy Man found improv more natural than scripted acting because it allowed her to 'back her way into the character' using her own voice and reactions, whereas reading lines made her self-conscitakeawayProduction Exhaustion: Filming Portlandia was described as more exhausting than touring due to the constant 'antenna up' state required for improv, lack of downtime, and the physical constraints of being on set (makeup, takeaway
D'Arcy Carden (Live) | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
This episode features a candid conversation with actress Darcy Carden, exploring her upbringing in a music-industry family, her transition from Shakespearean theater to UCB improv, and her experiences on hit shows like TsummaryKey themes include the importance of active listening in improv, the supportive dynamics of female-led productions, and the personal quirks that define her comedic style.summaryImprov training at UCB taught Carden the value of active listening and being present, skills she applies to both acting and personal relationships.takeaway