Yes, Also

Chris Eddins (Lemon Pepper Wet) talks about learning improv as a way to help with public speaking, using jams to hone your craft, making unusual things make sense, his writing career, the origins of Lemon Pepper Wet, doing the thing, dyslexia and patterns, sustaining a game, facing an audience with cultural differences, being an introvert, advice for non-white improvisers, how improv helps his writing, visions for shows, sobriety, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Heather Anne Campbell (SNL, Whose Line is it Anyway) talks about the innateness of improv, circumventing shame, forking the multiverse, takeaways from Boom Chicago, honoring an audience, her writing career, the visual experience of comedy, being in dialogue with the world, SNL, Whose Line, playing with Beck vs. playing with Miles, improv as tourism, craving the next evolution, her comedic influences, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Ithamar Enriquez (Second City, Curb Your Enthusiasm) talks about his journey through Second City, memories from Tourco, inspiring theatrical techniques, the subjectivity of comedy, accessing satire through relationship, challenging stereotypes, using his voice as a Latinx writer, performing for the Obamas(!!!!), satire vs. shock humor, how he arrived at a career in comedy, trusting your improv, playing with people you love, learning from the classics, Puppet Up, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Casey Feigh, an esteemed improv performer and founder of Holy Shit Improv, dives into the nuances of comedy. He shares the balance of performing and producing, emphasizing rehearsal's value for spontaneity. Casey advocates for vulnerability over perfection, revealing how that connects with audiences. He discusses live-streaming improv's advantages, the significance of community post-COVID, and the necessity of a sustainable improv economy. With personal anecdotes, he showcases how improv remains vital in the evolving landscape of entertainment.

Ally Beardsley and Zac Oyama (Dimension 20, Yeti), talk about team chemistry, delightful comedic chaos, improv as a path to coming out of the closet, Ally’s first memory of seeing Zac on stage, the early LA indie scene, getting hired by College Humor, their comedic DNA, embracing absurdity, the power of specifics, being surprised by the mundane, Dimension 20, what they love about each others’ comedy, advice for newer improvisers, upcoming projects, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

James Mastraieni (Founder of the Shared Experience Studio) talks about the neuroscience of comedy, the connection between performers and audience, starting a comedy think tank, sailing vs. rowing, the importance of mentorship, treating premise openings like menus, relationship microcosms, comedy as the harshest art form, the drive to produce, the three major scenic tones, improvised sitcoms, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!

Rekha Shankar, a talented comedian and writer known for her work on shows like Grand Crew and Dimension 20, shares her journey from pre-med to the world of comedy. She discusses her early obsession with sitcoms, the importance of embracing discomfort, and how improv shaped her writing. Rekha contrasts the art of inventing jokes versus organic listening, while offering insightful Kickstarter tips. She reflects on her favorite comedic characters, upcoming projects, and the challenges of writing pilots, all while maintaining a playful sense of humor.

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!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com 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!Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠⁠!Follow us on instagram ⁠@yesalsopod⁠ & TikTok ⁠@yes.also.pod⁠Email us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.com New episodes every Tuesday!