Yes, Also

Rekha Shankar (Dropout, Grand Crew) talks about her early obsession with sitcoms, getting into film school, left-brained comedy, improv as a path to writing, embracing discomfort, the gift of being an outcast, finding game moves, inventing vs. listening, making your own work, Kickstarter tips, letting go of rigidity in scenes, Gravid Water, and more! Email us wtih your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!

Craig Cackowski, a seasoned improviser known for his work with The Second City and Drunk History, shares his journey through the world of improv. He reminisces about the thrill of learning Harolds before the internet and the nerves that can transform into excitement on stage. Craig discusses his time in Chicago's vibrant theater scene, the dynamics of teaching improv, and the unique philosophy behind his group, Dasariski. He emphasizes the importance of detail, character relationships, and spontaneity in crafting memorable performances.

Peter Grosz (The Colbert Report, Veep) talks about studying with Del, the very first Armando show, memories from Boom Chicago, doing a USO tour in Saudi Arabia, writing for Colbert, advice on getting hired for late night shows, experimental long form techniques, eliminating ego, breaking bad habits, doing a Broadway show, writing standup, and more! Email us with your ideas and questions yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!

Mary Holland (ASSSSCAT, Happiest Season) talks about growing up in a small town, her path from Virginia to Hollywood, weathering rejection, the fear of not being enough, the biggest lessons from acting class, the summer she fell in love with improv, her lightbulb moment, her voice as an improviser, the power of emotional commitment, loving high stakes, her acting goals, and more! Email us with your ideas and questions yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!

In this very special Bonus Episode™, Suzi and Ryan answer listener questions and share their perspective on: imposter syndrome, playing with stage hogs, building and releasing comedic tension, starting new teams with tact, finding the right ratio of rehearsals to performing, and neurodiversity in improv. If this episode sparks more questions or any feedback, send them to yesalsopod@gmail.com! And if you're so inclined, please rate and review the show so we can climb the podcast ranks!

This week, the legendary Convoy (Alex Berg, Alex Fernie, and Todd Fasen) talk about how they met, the evolution of their style, guiding the energy of a show, favorite short form games, their alt universe lives, making a pilot, the frustrating reality of TV development, taping shows to accelerate improvement, favorite character types, the demystification of "game", and more! Email us with your ideas and questions yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!

Brian James O'Connell (Co-Founder of The Pack Theater) talks about his early days in Hollywood, training at ioWest, finding a kindred spirit in Miles Stroth, memories of Zumpf, starting The Pack, Camp Improv Utopia, position play, his original form “the ladder”, using longform structure in script writing, the dark joy of the human condition, and more! Email us with your ideas and questions yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!

Jess McKenna (Off Book, Baby Wants Candy, Dropout) talks about talks about being a theater kid, useful characters for initiations, choosing the fun path in a scene, the MEOW show, going for a joke vs. exploring a comedic idea, the clarity of premise, striving for variety in shows, musical improv and the origins of Off Book, overcoming nerves, navigating a creative partnership, and more! Email us with your ideas and questions yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!

Genetra Tull (JV, Benetton) talks about her original career path as a set builder, why she fell in love with improv, her comedic epiphanies, the journey to Harold night, personal pep talks, her team JV, being a physical player, coming of age as an adult, processing grief through comedy, writing a one-woman show, auditioning for SNL and more! Email us with your ideas and questions yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!

Ryan Rosenberg (Big Grande, ManDogPod) talks about humor as a survival mechanism, being a shy performer, how to save a dying sketch, the benefits of ADHD, Big Grande’s writing process, the fun of setting up a base reality, finding comedy without being mean, playing at the top of your emotional intelligence, why and how you should let the unusual character do their thing, eliminating codependence from your improv scenes, and more! Email us with your ideas and questions yesalsopod@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod New episodes every Tuesday!