The Comedy Fix

Jaymie dives into the intriguing relationship between laughter and politics, questioning whether humor is a power play. He critiques traditional symbols in comedy, particularly the chair, suggesting they limit artistic expression. Instead, he proposes the door as a fresh symbol for comedy—highlighting its movement and surprise factor. This whimsical exploration reveals how symbols shape our perception of art. Tune in for some thought-provoking laughs and a unique take on the nature of comedy!

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Dean Evans to evaluate and critique clowning in LA.

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the role of context in an improvised scene.

Join the hosts as they delve into the pitfalls of over-justifying scenes, arguing that too much explanation can suck the humor dry. They explore how logical answers can dull comedy and praise the spontaneity of clowning. The discussion turns to the importance of emotional authenticity, where strange motivations can invite laughter, rather than normalize odd behavior. Ultimately, they advocate for playing the emotion instead of explaining it, highlighting the balance between context and mystery in improv. Prepare for a thought-provoking journey into the art of performance!

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the role of the straight man, also known as the voice of reason, in comedy.

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the complexities of giving notes in improv.

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Eva Lewis and Greg Tindale to discuss how best to approach difficult topics in improv and performance.

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie debate the merits of various styles of object work and prop play.

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie explore team dynamics with Karen Graci.

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie question guest David Rogier, an improv fan who has never trained in or performed improv.