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No ReWritesThe Lie Detector (feat. Miguel Rivas)Actor, Writer, Show Runner, and Nardwuar appreciator Miguel Rivas is on the pod and lies about his height so much that it inspires the prompt “Lie Detector”. The result needs to be heard to be fully understood but it's somewhere at the intersection of political thriller, moral conundrum, forbidden love…and a Nardwuar-like villain hell bent on telling the truth. 2025-05-051h 18
No ReWritesFoie Gras (feat. Alex Tindal)It’s a tale as old as time. You’re 16, raised staunchly religious by your satanist parents. Instead of spinning Beatles Records backwards like a good little demon, you played them forwards to hear secret messages about god and love. Oh yea, then you and your best friend got turned into ducks and were sacrificed at your first Bacchanal.This week, actor, writer, and improviser Alex Tindal is on the show to help us tell a totally-normal story about a totally normal “Horrorbilly teen that meets a talking duck”.2025-04-281h 20
No ReWritesControl Room (feat. Emily Callahan)We’ve all heard the rumours that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for.2025-04-211h 27
No ReWritesDude, Where Art Mine Carriage? (feat. Lance Oribello)We’ve all heard the rumors that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for.2025-04-141h 06
No ReWritesDitched (feat. Brandon Craggs)Romantic Comedies are usually about people getting together but in this story, we endeavour to tear them apart. Actor, writer, and improviser Brandon Craggs is on the scene to dismantle the “first love lost” prompt and the result is… pretty much the movie Hitched but in reverse. Though you’ve never asked for it, you’re welcome. 2025-04-071h 14
No ReWritesTwenty Dollars Short (feat. Ghazal Ghiami)Glen Giddy is not laughing when he finds himself twenty dollars short on rent. Writer, performer, and comedian Ghazal Ghiami joins us to unpack the “worst day ever” prompt. Together they grapple with a struggling artist, a child of divorce, a John-Wick-obsessed landlord, and clandestine high school gamblers. Will Glen get to keep the lights on? Or is his (John) wick about to burn out?2025-03-311h 20
No ReWritesThe Key (feat. Chelsea Larkin)Actor, Improviser, and writer Chelsea Larkin comes to the rescue after the “5 minutes to save the world” prompt threatens everything we hold dear. When the Pentagon detects an imminent nuclear launch, there's only one man who can stop it—a brooding, gravel-voiced agent with the grit of Batman and the intensity of Jack Bauer. The catch? The vital key to prevent Armageddon is in the possession of Jim Pickles, the Pentagon's bumbling concierge, who’s more concerned with the fact that he’s getting dumped and kicked out of his house for some highly questionable Facebook activity. With just 5 minutes on...2024-09-101h 03
No ReWritesMoney Shot (feat. J.J. Greenberg)Actor and Improviser J.J. Greenberg thrust into the world of adult filmmaking after pulling the prompt “Judd Apatow” (and somehow it all makes sense). The story follows super-successful adult film star John Thrust, who yearns for a career in ‘real’ movies but the offer of a lifetime leaves him at a crossroads. Will John pull out of his career, even if it costs him the ones he loves? Or will he put his money where his mouth is? 2024-09-031h 17
No ReWritesPutt 2 Death (feat. Tim Blair)Actor, Writer, Standup Comedian, Improviser, and Actual Tall Boy, Tim Blair is here to tackle yet another “Sports” prompt. This time, it’s the most extreme sport there is: Mini Putt! Retired champion, Gilligan Condor, must dust off his putter and enmesh himself into a group of elite (and definitely evil) minigolfers in a high-stakes tournament where the cost of losing is death. Will Condor succeed in bringing these crooks to justice? Or will he be…Putt To Death?2024-08-271h 01
No ReWritesMy RobotAdeel and Jono are left to their own devices to face yet another 'musical' prompt. Seeking inspiration, they also draw "robot" and "fight scene" from the bowl and use them to craft an improvised musical about a displaced robot named Chris Paul in search of its human owner. Will the boys win a Grammy? No. Will Chris Paul find what he’s looking for? You’ll have to suffer through it to find out. 2024-08-201h 28
No ReWritesLove at First BiteActress, Improviser, writer, and show producer Julia Ettlinger joins Adeel and Jono to craft a “Rom Com'' about struggling chef, Julia, who decides to confront her biggest food critic. The table is set to stun, the doors are locked, and it’s time to get the re-review she deserves but tensions rise as their paths become romantically (and comedically) intertwined. Will Julia save her family’s legacy? Or is there something else on the menu?2024-08-131h 32
No ReWritesMocktailHonest question: Have you ever wanted to punch a four-year old? Well you’re in luck, this week, a “Rivalry” prompt sparks another generational battle and we witness a grumpy bar owner grappling with his newest competitor: A four year old boy who opens a watering hole across the street. Adeel and Jono light things on fire, again trying their hand at another fully-improvised read, but will their insurance policy cover the damage?2024-08-061h 11
No ReWritesEchoesAdeel and Jono struggle to stay alive after getting “Survivor” as a prompt. This episode takes place on a deserted island where a lonely castaway discovers a mysterious presence that may or may not have the best of intentions.2024-07-301h 13
No ReWritesThe First StrikeAdeel and Jono swing for the fences and delve into a “Sports” prompt. The result? A home run so epic that it breaks the fabric of time and calls into question the very origin of the sport. The boys throw a curveball and fully improvise the script. Do they hit it out of the park or do they strike out? They’ll let the fans decide.2024-07-231h 27
No ReWritesBulldozer (feat. Glenna Walters)Actress and Improviser Glenna Walters helps Adeel and Jono unpack their strangest prompt yet: “Kicked out of the Improv Community”. Together, they explore their own connections and approaches to art and forge a therapeutic script about coming to terms with love and loss. 2024-07-161h 25
No ReWritesWar of Ages (feat. Nick Atef)Adeel and Jono are joined by their first-ever guest, actor Nick Atef! They are invaded by a “War” prompt and explore an extremely-possible future where Gen-Z rises up and goes to war with their elder generations in order to reclaim their future and restore balance to a collapsing society.2024-07-091h 29
No ReWritesThe OutlierIn this powerful episode, Adeel and Jono take on a “super hero” prompt. The story circles around a veteran hero training a new sidekick on the protocols of crime fighting. Tensions rise as the rookie grapples with the morality of their mentor's actions, leading to a climactic showdown that forces them to confront their own ideals of justice and integrity. 2024-07-021h 21
No ReWritesChünkIn this “Bottle Episode”, Adeel and Jono’s love of filmmaking once again forms the backdrop of the story. This time, it’s a hot-headed casting session wherein a production team debates the lead role for a new feature film. The director wants to cast 6’4” dreamboat Brock Dormand, while the producer pushes for Paul Chünk, an inexperienced and dorky actor with astonishingly-large hands. As tempers flare, we learn there may be an ulterior motive to the producer’s choice.2024-06-251h 30
No ReWritesThe LureAdeel and Jono double down and pull “Plot Twist” and “Monster” from the forsaken bowl of prompts to craft an eerie tale about an island governed by a singular, sentient being that demands human sacrifice in exchange for settling on its land. Detective Hope is called to the scene to investigate an alleged missing person but quickly discovers that the locals have other plans for him…2024-06-181h 18
No ReWritesThe Cloudfire Chronicles: An Unsanctioned Star Wars StoryAdeel and Jono are back in full force with a new season and a new name! They kick things off with their most epic script yet: a Star Wars Stoner comedy! After the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader, the Jedi order has been all but decimated and the galactic empire scours the outer rim to snuff out the remaining few. Meanwhile, on the desert planet of Tatooine, a lesser-known Jedi, Caelum Cloudfire, is in hiding and has hung up his lightsaber in favor of a bong, lit by his fading spark of rebellion. As...2024-06-111h 22
No ReWritesThe BarberAdeel and Jono get dressed up and craft a script from a "bad hair day" prompt for a special Halloween episode. The story follows a struggling barber who encounters a supernatural entity made of luxurious grey hair. This entity grants him great fortune but he quickly learns that every shortcut comes with a great cost. Darkness, suspense, and a dash of murder are in store for anyone who dares to listen.2023-10-311h 17
No ReWritesThe Box“Dystopian Future” is this week’s prompt and Adeel and Jono use it create a world controlled by streaming services wherein an A.I. writers' facility experiences chaos when an inmate named Kauffman escapes. Inside, a group of famous writers create content based on mindless prompts to serve the outside world. When a new writer, Daniel, arrives with enthusiasm, he learns that his new job is far less creative than he imagined. 2023-10-241h 13
No ReWritesBehind the HeistAdeel and Jono twist a "Heist" prompt into a narrative about two filmmaker brothers who embark on a dangerous path by staging a real-life heist in a desperate bid to gain critical acclaim. Witness their ill-conceived plans, unintended consequences, and tragic outcomes as their audacious aspirations spiral into chaos. With darkly-humorous undertones, the episode explores the blurred lines between art and reality, and the devastating price one can pay for the pursuit of fame and recognition.2023-10-171h 27
No ReWritesPIEAdeel and Jono craft a captivating "Whodunnit" mystery out of the mundane yet relatable scenario of a tyrannical roommate on a quest to discover who devoured his coveted hangover pie. With a delightful blend of suspense and humor, the hosts delve into the antics and antics of the potential culprits, unravelling a tale of pie-induced deception and escalating tension within the shared living space. As the clues unfold, listeners are treated to a dose of laughter and suspense as they join in the hunt to uncover the true pie pilferer.2023-10-101h 36
No ReWritesIn the Nick of Time Adeel and Jono transform a "Time Travel" concept into a comedic tale of a doomed date. As they weave the narrative, Nick's multiple counterparts from alternate timelines inexplicably converge to salvage his first date, each attempting to shape the outcome in their favor. Hilarity ensues as the well-intentioned yet misguided doubles inadvertently plunge the rendezvous into a series of comical mishaps, prompting insightful commentary from the hosts on the unpredictability of human connections and the folly of trying to engineer fate.2023-10-031h 28
No ReWritesKnock Knock“Knock Knock” Adeel and Jono explore the realms of science fiction to craft a compelling script. Enter the world of a struggling comedian whose jokes mysteriously become lethal. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking and darkly humorous journey into the unforeseen consequences of laughter.2023-09-261h 32
No ReWritesCalltime”Calltime” - Lights, camera, scarred for life! “On Set Horror” prompts Adeel and Jono to craft a hyperbolic story about a film production assistant getting sent on the run of a lifetime. Steering far away from real life, the hosts develop a short script that (hopefully) doesn’t hinder their future employment.2023-09-191h 11
No ReWritesMedieval Times“Medieval Times” - Hear ye, hear ye! Sit back, grab some mead, and enjoy some low-key time travel at the Famous Medieval Times restaurant. Adeel and Jono are knighted with a “Medieval Adventure” prompt, and don their fantasy script writing hats to write a fantastical adventure about a lecherous dad and the fragile relationship with his daughter.2023-09-1259 min
No ReWritesPlayback“Playback” Adeel and Jono leave their comfort zones in this spine-tingling story. Haunted by the prompt “Horror”, things get creepy in this script about a little girl who finds a mysterious camcorder in the woods. Upon reviewing the tape, she makes a chilling discovery.2023-09-051h 34
No ReWritesMarvin & Lily “Marvin & Lily” - Adeel and Jono get romantic in this charming episode. A blind date with the prompt “Rom Com” yields a tale of star-crossed lovers in a will-they / won’t-they / should-they script centered around the end of the world. It’s like “When Harry Met Sally” but Harry is an asteroid. 2023-08-301h 24
No ReWritesI Love You, Ryan“I Love You, Ryan”. Adeel and Jono get carried away, exploring Ryan Gosling’s fabled career in the darkest of timelines. “Serial Killer (Thriller)” is the prompt and this obsession themed tale is their response. Sit comfortably on the edge of your seat as they take you to La La Land and uncover what happens when a fan’s love becomes lethal.2023-08-221h 12
No ReWritesSalvage“Salvage” - Adeel and Jono pull “Family” from the forsaken bowl of prompts. Confused by the vagueness of this prompt, they add a dash of sci-fi and explore the challenges faced by a young boy coping with his parents' divorce. Through strange encounters with space aliens and space monsters, the story unravels themes of resilience, love, and intergalactic dive bars.2023-08-151h 07
No ReWritesCall Centre: The Musical“Call Centre: The Musical” - That’s right, Adeel and Jono sing in this one…and it’s only episode 3. Based on a “Musical Comedy” prompt, they spin a tale about a bored call centre employee who meets an interesting voice over the phone, only to fall head over ears in love. Get ready for an a cappella’va time!2023-08-081h 16
No ReWritesMy Summer Vacation in Paris“My Summer Vacation in Paris” - Try not to cringe when you hear Adeel and Jono’s “Guy Ritchie” accents! In this episode, their script dives into the world of "Action Comedy" and they shamelessly indulge in all the classic action movie tropes. The story centers around Timmy Sterling and his class presentation about a seemingly ordinary summer vacation in Paris with his dad. But as the script unfolds we see that this trip was not so ordinary after all. 2023-08-021h 27
No ReWritesThe Rise and Fall of AdolfAdeel and Jono's first episode tackles the prompt "slapstick comedy." Their script follows a slapstick actor's quest for seriousness, leading him to embody the role of history's most brutal dictator. Brace yourself for a hilarious collision of comedy and ambition in this captivating short film script.2023-07-2456 min