Gettin' Biggie With It

Meet Hannah Jeffrey! Hannah may be hooked on Keeping up with the Kardashians, but we’d prefer to tune in to Keeping Up with Hannah every week. Between Chicago visits, funemployment, a virtual pal named Austin, and visits to a well-connected dentist, we’re lucky she had time to stop in and talk to us. Keep up with Hannah here, with improv by one-time troupe Divided Nations. Guest improvisers Liz McKenna, Renee Ross, and Julia Gerhardt.

Meet Frankie Daniels! We get nostalgic for the 90s today as we remember summer reading programs, the joys of going to Pizza Hut, and shows about kids with superpowers! But wait, there’s more - find out Frankie’s trick for being able to imitate any accent he hears, and get the library dirt you never knew you needed! Joined by one-time troupe James Patterson. Guest improvisers Maggie Phenicie, Jason Herbert, Jared Boze, and Michael Quinn.

Meet Brian Leonard! Woah, you guys, we get deep today. Brian studies psycholinguistics, cracking the code of how humans learn language. He’s trying to use it for good not evil - but is all science just a manipulative puzzle handed to us by the government? We discuss! Hear Brian’s inside scoop, hear him talk about the importance of a little arrogance, hear us try to give each other nicknames. Joined by guest improvisers Jacob Joseph, Sheila McMenamin, Devin McKay, and Nate Tyson. Improv by one-time troupe Marmot Milk.

Meet Hallie Herz! Hallie inspired us to get in touch with nature as she’s fresh off a summer of woods livin’. When Hallie’s not teaching, she truly unplugs from the real world and daily BS to hike, canoe, and live outside of the clutches of social media. Besides marveling at the beauty of the outdoors, we hear about Hallie’s theatrical background, and get into how Thoreau was full of it. Improv from one-time troupe Dripping Residue. Guest improvisers Sheila McMenamin, Gillian Parent, and Nate Tyson.

Meet Kristen McKenzie! She's dabbled in a wide range of creative pursuits, from drumming to film editing to costume design on movie sets. Nowhere else can you get the scoop on how a fake pelvis made its way into your fave low-budget horror film... joined by one-time troupe House of Dogs. Guest improvisers Annie Bobbitt, Michael Hartwell, Allison Gross, and Justin Eifert.

Meet Annie Bobbitt! We caught up with Annie in her first few weeks of “funemployment.” Yes, after smartly prepping, she quit her job to find the creative life she’s looking to live. This is a must-listen episode for anyone needing the inspiration to make a bold choice like today’s guest did! Plus some improv from one-time troupe Murder Mystery Dinner. Guest improvisers Allison Gross, Robyn Stegman, Michael Hartwell, Nate Tyson.

Meet Kate Zelensky! This episode was a freakin’ dream, recorded live onstage at this year’s Baltimore Improv Festival. Kate spent many prolific years at The Upright Citizens Brigade before Baltimore Improv Group was lucky to work with her. She tells us how she went from a music theater performer to an in-demand UCB improv teacher - plus serves up some celebrity dish. Let’s just say she and a famous Gossip Girl actress are living parallel lives. She also brought fellow UCB performers Don Fanelli, Dru Johnston, and Tim Martin to join us. And we finally got BIG Artistic Director and former UCB-er Jenn Withers on the show! It gets better with BIG guests Michael Quinn and Brian Leonard. Improv by one-time troupe: Balls: A Balls Class.

Meet Bobby Gross! Bobby did what many only dream of - left the chaos of Manhattan to grow tomatoes on a farm. Find out how that led him to a Kombucha company in Baltimore, the big creative goal he aims to do before 30, and how we all feel about living on a world that can be, well, so stupid... Joined by one-time troupe Sous Chef. Guest improvisers Brian Shea and Maggie Phenicie.

Meet Tashika Campbell! She’s cool, calm, and collected and by far our most prepared guest. And her inspiring ways don’t stop there. In this family-focused episode, Tashika opens up about giving birth, being a parent, and surviving life when it’s full of twists and turns - and we truly all leave a little wiser and a little more wonderful. Joined by one-time troupe: Birth Certificate. Guest improvisers Brian Shea and Annie Bobbitt.

Meet Jason Herbert! This may be the only time a story that starts with brass knuckles on a basketball court ends with a prolific improv life. Jason’s one of the most supportive troupemates an improviser can have, and it shows in today’s episode. Hear more on his adventures on and off-stage, joined by one-time troupe Brass Knuckles. Guest improvisers Maggie Phenicie, AJ McCombs, Michael Quinn, Grant Chang.

Meet Maggie Phenicie! She might be in summer mode as she gets a break from teaching middle school, but she’s coming in hot! In today’s delightful talk she tells us why magic is terrifying -complete with our first real live debate! - and tells us her secret to getting a loyal listener base as a radio DJ. But her most charming trait - as a “map head,” she knows more Baltimore sub neighborhoods than anyone who’s ever lived! Joined by one-time troupe Awful Sounds; My Retching. Guest improvisers Kim Le and Michael Quinn.

Meet Andy McIntyre! He teaches history? He also teaches improv at the Baltimore Improv Group! A former college DJ and long time improviser, be sure to listen for his teacher voice in his upcoming streaming service: Andy Plus. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out the Baltimore Improv Festival later this month, which Andy organizes! Or, just check out his hot-out-the-oven-no-corners-cut limericks on Ledo's Pizza Facebook page every week! Join us and one time troupe: Thick Cut Pepperoni. Cast of Improvisers: Harold Young and Nate Tyson

Meet Heather Moyer! Sure, you all enjoy BIG now, but know how it ever came to be? As one of the few founding members, Heather gives us the scoop on how flyers and Craigslist built the BIG magic of today. She’s also the only BIG member to improvise in her own comedy marathon for 17 straight hours. Oh, and she spends her day job actually saving the world. Joined by one time troupe: Bird Eating Spider.