The Comedy Fix
Chris, Sam, Jaymie
The Comedy Fix is Chris Alvarado, Sam Miller, and Jaymie Parkkinen. In each episode, the three peer behind the curtain of comedy and performance to figure out what’s what.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 20, 2021 • 52min
Episode 27 - Training the Audience
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the concept of training the audience so that they can understand your show. The three also discuss the even greater problem of how to get an audience in the first place.
May 18, 2021 • 1h 14min
Episode 26 - Presentation with Brandon Barrick
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie invite Brandon Barrick to discuss presentation in improv. Is it a problem that improv shows are becoming increasingly casual?
May 13, 2021 • 59min
Episode 25 - Internet Comedy with Atul Singh
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Atul Singh to learn how to make it in the world of Internet Comedy.
May 11, 2021 • 51min
Episode 24 - Listener Reaction with Jenni Stukin
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by listener of the show, Jenni Stukin, to discuss her reactions and weigh in on previous episodes.
May 6, 2021 • 1h 15min
Episode 23 - Forms/Reaction Episode with Paul Vaillancourt
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Paul Vaillancourt who was supposed to talk about forms in improv. Instead, the conversation became a series of Paul’s hot takes on the show’s previous episodes with forms sprinkled in. Link to Paul's book: https://www.amazon.com/Triangle-Scene-practical-approaching-improvisation-ebook/dp/B00ZHV7BH2
May 4, 2021 • 57min
Episode 22 - Game with Brennan Lee Mulligan
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Brennan Lee Mulligan to do a deep, nerdy dive into Game.
Apr 29, 2021 • 56min
Episode 21 - Character with Jackie Durruthy
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Jackie Durruthy to discuss the ins and outs of character.
Apr 27, 2021 • 56min
Episode 20 - Point of View
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie debate the role of Point of View in improv and character work.
Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 19 - Yes And Workshop
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie host an improv workshop focusing on Yes And. Is Yes And really the cornerstone of improv? What are the alternatives?
Apr 20, 2021 • 1h
Episode 18 - Selling Out with Jonathan Gregg
In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Jonathan Gregg to discuss selling out in comedy.
