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The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #29 (Teddy Myers & Jeraul Mackey) In this episode, Tom is joined by co host, Jeraul Mackey (BusCow) and guest Teddy Meyers (Okay Cowboy, Mrs. Peanut, Doppelgiggle, Improv Asylum House Teams). Topics discussed include Teddy’s upstate NY roots, House Team auditions & the various improv and sketch groups that he is a part of. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “As Tears Go By” a set of two very different Rolling Stones song inspired movies. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… also check out “Okay Cowboy” at this year’s Del Close Marathon

Deep Pod Cuts - Season 1 - Episode 6 (“Cod Pass") This week’s episode follows the "Deep Pod Cuts Crew" of Bill Fryer, Zach Bain, Ryan Pierannunzi as they uncover a hidden gem of a podcast “Cod Pass”, a podcast about a trio of salty seamen. If you dig improv and podcasts then you will dig this Enjoy and check out all of the awesome content on B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #28 (Matt Besser) In this episode, Tom is joined by very special guest Matt Besser (“Upright Citizens Brigade”, “ASSSSCAT”, “improv4humans with Matt Besser Podcast). Matt discusses how he got into improv, “The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual” and gives advice on how to go from being a "good" improviser to a "great" improviser. You should give this episode a listen, it was truly an honor to have him on the podcast. Should you check this episode out? Yes, and... also pick up the “The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual” at the below link. If you are into improv it's the best $25 you can spend. http://ucbstore.com/books/the-upright-citizens-brigade-comedy-improvisation-manual

Deep Pod Cuts - Season 1 - Episode 5 (“Black Barista") This week’s episode follows the "Deep Pod Cuts Crew" of Bill Fryer, Zach Bain, Ryan Pierannunzi and special guest Joey Lopez (“BusCow”) as they uncover a hidden gem of a podcast “Black Barista”, a podcast about the Black Metal Coffee Shop Community. If you dig improv and podcasts then you will dig this Enjoy and check out all of the awesome content on B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #27 (Ben Lewis & Marco Leone) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Marco Leone ("Hashtag Comedy") and guest, Ben Lewis (“Improv Asylum House Teams”, “Doppelgiggle” & “OK Cowboy"). Topics discussed include Ben’s training at multiple different improv training centers, House Teams, being casual acquaintances with people in the “adult” industry & the importance of having fun on stage. This week’s edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Who You Love”, a “John Mayer" song inspired romantic comedy about a couple on vacation in the Carribean and 3-Pac, the Dance Instructor who comes between them Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out “OK Cowboy” at “The Del Close Marathon” in NY this year

Deep Pod Cuts - Season 1 - Episode 4 (Farting Around) "Deep Pod Cuts" follows the “Deep Pod Cuts Crew” Bill Fryer, Zach Bain & Ryan Pierannunzi as they scour the inter-webs and find “lost” podcasts about their favorite subjects. In Episode 4 the crew uncovers the first fan submitted request the “Farting Around” podcast, a podcast about by three elderly gentlemen from Cinicinnati, NH that love arguing, complaining and farts. If you dig improv and podcasts then you will dig this Enjoy and check out all of the awesome content on B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #26 (Tom Boyer) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by guest, Tom Boyer ("Eagle, Come!", "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast"). Curious about the title of the podcast? Find out exactly how improv really did save Tom's life in this podcast that explores his past, present and future. Also, for the first time Tom relates the story of how a head scratchingly bizarre "date" led to the formation of "Eagle, Come!" . This week’s edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Take Your Mama”, a “Scissor Sisters" song inspired buddy flick about two best friends and the woman that comes between them. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… thank you improv community for helping me become a better person

In this episode the Deep Pod Cuts crew of Bill Fryer, Zach Bain and Ryan Pierannunzi "dig up" a lost gem of a BBC podcast called "Sketches of Yesterday", a literary podcast featuring authors Lyle Wayne & John Stanley discussing their respective books in a heated manner. If you dig improv then you will dig this. Check it out, and check out all the great podcasts on BITS, The Boston Improv Talk Station!

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #25 (Christine Cuddy & Sarah Anne Harkness) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Sarah Harkness and guest, Christine Cuddy (Main Stage Cast at "Improv Asylum”, formerly Main Stage Cast at "ImprovBoston"). Topics discussed include Christine’s improv career at both IB and IA, dealing with anxiety in improv, the pressure of not watching “Game of Thrones” & Tom questions why people at parties want to force him to dance. Also Tom begins his grass roots campaign to get Ryan McFarland on the podcast so # the shit out of #GETRYANONTHEPODCAST. This week’s edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, a “Green Day" song inspired romantic comedy about a busy New York ad exec and a really proud churo vendor who couldn’t be more wrong for each other…or right for each other. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out Christine on the Main Stage of Improv Asylum Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights

This week the Deep Pod Cuts Crew Zach Bain, Ryan Pierannunzi & Bill Fryer "uncover" a new hidden gem of a podcast, "Daddy's Little Food Blog". "Daddy's Little Food Blog" is a wacky Tuscaloosa, Oklahoma based food podcast hosted by "Teddy Auerbach" and his colorful guests "Comah" and "Eric Pinkerton" in which they discuss Entomophagy (the practice of eating bugs), radishes and the evils of Banana Republic's polo shirts. If you dig improv, you will dig "Deep Pod Cuts"

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #24 (Tim Johnson & Bill Fryer) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Bill Fryer (“BusCow”, “Deep Pod Cuts”) and guest, Tim Johnson (“Improv Asylum NXT and House Teams”). In this podcast Tom & Bill gush over Tim’s NXT sketches, topics discussed include “House Team" auditions, Tim’s first ever audition for Wesleyan University’s gospel choir “Ebony Singers”, Tim’s improv career and knowing that he "made it" when he was granted access the Keurig Machine at Improv Asylum. This week’s edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “My Boo", yet another “Usher" song inspired movie about a New Jersey teen forced to live with his Grandmother for the summer when he meets his supernatural “boo” in the least likely of places Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out the one and only performance of Tim’s college band, “Mr. Band” on youtube at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l1zazNSYzE

Deep Pod Cuts - Season 1 - Episode 1 "Deep Pod Cuts" follows the “Deep Pod Cuts Crew” Bill Fryer, Zach Bain & Ryan Pierannunzi as they scour the inter-webs and find “lost” podcasts about their favorite subjects. In Episode 1 the crew uncovers the “I Choose You” podcast, a “lost” podcast about Pokemon. Don’t miss this episode, you really “gotta catch em all”. Also never play hide and seek with a Pokemon because they will Pikachu (thanks Stephen Dooher). Enjoy and check out all of the awesome content on B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #23 (Jeremy Brothers & Bill Fryer) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Bill Fryer ("BusCow”, "Deep Pod Cuts") and Guest, Jeremy Brothers (Artistic Director of Improv Asylum, Director of the Training Center of Improv Asylum). Topics discussed include the early days of Improv Asylum, dealing with rejection in improv, Jeremy's career at Improv Asylum & Improv Asylum Dublin. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and... check out Jeremy in "Vanity Project", Wednesday nights at Improv Asylum.

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #22 (Conor Allen & Cynthia Salazar) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Cynthia Salazar ("Russian for Elephant”, "Current Eventuals”, “Bodega”) and Guest, Conor Allen (“Aeropuerto”, Co-Producer & Host of “ImprovBoston’s Harold Night”). Topics discussed include Conor’s improv and stand up career, stuffed animals, performing at festivals and the family like nature of the improv community. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “U Got It Bad", an “Usher" song inspired movie about a life guard whose life is forever changed by a single crab bite Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out Conor at “Harold Night" at ImprovBoston (http://www.haroldnight.com)

(ENCORE PRESENTATION) Hey CH!CO devotees and NSA agents alike! We’re back with episode 3 of the CH!CO podcast, and yes, it is hard to type the name every time. This week we have Tim Hannafin of Disco Basement, and currently co-host of the JAM on Thursday nights at Improv Boston. We have a nice fancy pants talk about creating new forms, being an indy improv group, hosting, and more!! His twitter handle is @timhannafin and ours is @chicoimprov… those are facts! You can teach them in schools! See ya next week… chicken feathers!

ENCORE PRESENTATION Here we go folks, episode 2. We talk to Russ and Skim of Disco Basement and regular Improv Boston shows, get to the bottom of our mouth noises from the first episode, and try not to wander off topic like this sandwich I once had that was supposed to have mustard but they forgot the mustard and I was too far away to head back to the shop so I ate it with hate in my tongue. Coppolla

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #21 (Alex Kagy & Andy Bridges) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Andy Bridges(“Secret Stash”) and guest, Alex Kagy (“Just Suspects”, “Improv Asylum’s NXT”, "What Up D’oh”, “All the Single Ladies". Topics discussed include Alex’s improv career and future, an embarrassing moment in front of an audience full of kids and the upcoming “Just Suspects” Hard Rock Cafe show. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Talkin’ to Myself", an “Eminem" song inspired movie about a man down on his luck with the ladies…until a very special reflection shows him the path to true love. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out Alex and Just Suspects at the Hard Rock Cafe on Friday, April 11th. Shows at 8pm, 10pm and midnight Get tickets here: http://www.justsuspects.com/just-suspects-%40-the-hard-rock.html

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #20 (Stephen Dooher & Somaliyah Al-Mahdi) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Somaliyah Al-Mahdi ("Eagle, Come!”) and guest, Stephen Dooher (“Just Suspects”, “Improv Asylum’s House Teams"). Topics discussed include the reason why “Eagle, Come!” members break into applause in Steve’s presence, Steve’s time in the film industry and how a wedding toast and a UCB show inspired Steve’s improv career. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “All Apologies", a “Nirvana" song inspired movie about a dystopian future where nobody on earth remembers how to apologize...except for one man. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out Steve and The Just Suspects at the Hard Rock Cafe on Friday, April 11th. Shows at 8pm, 10pm and midnight Get tickets here: http://www.justsuspects.com/just-suspects-%40-the-hard-rock.html

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #19 (Matt Walczak & Frankie Gibbs) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by dual Dorchester resident guests, Frankie Gibbs (“Lemonade Stand”, “Always On Deck”, “Improv Jones") and Matt Walczak ("Chico”,"Harmando Players”). Topics discussed include Frankie and Matt’s improv roots, how “Harmando” works, SkyNet & Frankie’s “Beverly Hills 90210” connection.. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “I’ll Miss You", a "Ween" song inspired movie about an aspiring professional video game player who’s father wants nothing more in life than for his son to attend “The University of Mississippi". Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… check out Matt & Frankie’s respective groups perform at ImprovBoston.

In this episode, Tom is joined by co host, Shiyan aka Bee (“Russian for Elephant”,”Bodega") and the guest is “The Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston”, Will Luera. Topics discussed include Will’s distinguished improv career, balancing being both a family man & successful improviser, Will’s new LLC “Atomica Arts” and “Improv Utopia East”. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Human Behavior”, a Bjork song inspired movie about a couple caught in a blackout in NYC on a very special night. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… also check out all of the awesome shows at ImprovBoston