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The Big Man Up Top"You're A Long Time Living With Your Head" - England A Little Meh, Nations League Fun and James Cracknell OBE On Head InjuriesEd and Joe discuss the international break, focusing on England's underwhelming game against Albania and then looking at the other home nations & the the craziness of the Nations League Quarter Finals.They also have an in-depth conversation about brain injuries in sports, inspired by recent incidents and an enlightening interview with Olympic Gold Medalist rower James Cracknell and they explore the importance of practical care in community and faith context.Don't miss the engaging chat and key takeaways on player safety and welfare!Thank...2025-03-2539 minThe Big Man Up Top"Some Traditions Are Sacred" - Sir Tommy Tonks of Tamworth and Wearing Rose-tinted GlassesJoe and Ed discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round in this week's episode, touching on the Mighty Tamworth F.C. and their long throw specialist. They talk about their precious FA Cup memories and ponder, what exactly is "the magic of the cup"?This leads on to a meaningful discussion about the idea of Tradition. Is it good to remember the past as "the good ol' days"? Or can nostalgia be unhelpful?Get in touch with the lad with your FA Cup memories, email podcasts@ucb.co.uk.2025-01-1434 minThe Big Man Up Top"What Makes a Club Big Six?" - Chelsea, Navigating Change and Keeping PerspectiveIn this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top,' hosts Joe and Ed, along with guest Joel Brown from UCB 1, discuss the ups and downs of Premier League football, focusing on Chelsea's and Manchester United's recent performances and long-term expectations. They delve into the challenges both clubs face, the effects of high expectations, and financial investments. The episode also features chat about Premier League results, and how faith can provide perspective amid the ebb and flow of football fortunes.(00:00:11) - INTRO (00:04:10) - ROUNDUP (00:13:27) - BIG CHAT (00:28:56) - JOSE...2024-10-0134 min
The Long Shot Podcast#17.06: Smudgy Crosses the BorderSean and Amber bemoan longwindedness at The Moth. They also get into why the revival of the ASSSCAT show at UCB Theater should be called "6 foot 7 foot 8 foot bunch," or perhaps "Beetlejuice," the horrible traffic in remote parts of Mexico, and why they're skipping (or at least postponing) this week's La Brea-kdown.
Music: "Coro dos Tribunais" by SantaJustaStudios - Pedro Monteiro & "Oh, The Ghost!" by Jake McKelvie & the Countertops2022-10-191h 17
UCB Long-Form ConversationsBrennan Lee Mulligan / Scot ArmstrongBrennan Lee Mulligan sits down with NY OG, screenwriter, show runner, & director Scot Armstrong (Soundtrack, Mother). They cover his early days studying in Chicago at Second City under Del Close, the Chicago scene, the very first days of UCB New York, helping invite the Soundtrack format, and more.2018-10-0847 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsAnna Rajo / Brennan Lee MulliganAnna Rajo / Brennan Lee Mulligan by UCB Comedy2018-07-3053 minUCB Long-Form ConversationsAlex Fernie / Anna RajoUCB resident smarty pants, Alex Fernie sits down with UCB Diversity Coordinator Anna Rajo (Thirst Trap, Gringos) about discovering comedy, making the jump to improv, her desire to be an improv teacher, and how performing for Maude has influenced her improv character work.2018-07-2450 minUCB Long-Form ConversationsSarah Claspell / Alex FernieSarah Claspell / Alex Fernie by UCB Comedy2018-07-121h 03UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Brian HuskeyPalate Cleanser: Brian Huskey by UCB Comedy2018-07-0351 minUCB Long-Form ConversationsJacob Wysocki / Sarah ClaspellJacob Wysocki / Sarah Claspell by UCB Comedy2018-06-2343 minUCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Asian Performer RoundtableIn this palate cleanser episode, Will Choi (Asian AF creator) talks with fellow Asian performers Alex Song (Asian AF NY Producer), Ally Pintal (Harold Team & Maude Team. Pilipino AF), Dhruv Singh (Queen John, Benton, Too Effin High, South East Asian AF) to talk about representation of Asian performs in the improv & UCB community, the differences between NY & LA scenes, overcoming the idea of needing to compete against fellow Asian performers. learning to own the stage, and more.2018-06-1852 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsBeth Slack / Stefan SchuetteNew York Harold Night performer Beth Slack interviews fellow Harold player Stefan Schuette about his journey in improv, from short-form to long-form. Stefan tells us about his improv inspirations like TJ and Dave, the scenes he feels best about, and even provides a little wisdom with a salad metaphor.2018-05-1455 minUCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Indie Cage Match With The Mannequin Room!In this NYC Palate Cleanser, The Mannequin Room joins us to talk about why YOU should come to Indie Cage Match at UCB East, and why you should also submit your team to perform! They also offer advice on growing as performers and as a team, talk about their team's journey and decide which diva represents them (hint: more than one).2018-04-3052 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsJon Mackey / Jacon WysockiJon Mackey chats with improv prince Jacob Wysocki to talk transitioning from short form to long form, the need for a comedic outlet, learning to take the note, & more.2018-04-2354 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsRuha Taslimi / Peter BanifazOld friends Ruha & Peter chat about what initially following in love with the structure of UCB's improv, the moment things "clicked", "writer's brain vs actor's brain", his role on an improv team, & more2018-04-0950 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMarissa Strickland / Ruha TaslimiMarissa Strickland sits down with Ruha Taslimi to talk creating characters and using them in improv scenes, Ruha finding a home at the UCB community, using improv as a form of therapy, performing as a “non-writer’s brain”, having clear emotion in scenes, and more.2018-04-0253 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Black Performer RoundtableIn the palate cleaner episode, Edgar Momplaisir (Leroy, Arcade Currency) sits down with fellow black performers Ego Nwodim (Queen George, Benetton), Ashleigh Holston (Dollhouse, Obama's Other Daughters), and Carl Tart (Queen George, White Women) to discuss settling into the improv scene & UCB community, the power of representation, their peers & influences, being afraid of playing "too black", and more.2018-03-1856 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMatt Starr / Beth SlackThis week we have Harold night's Beth Slack as a guest! Beth delights us with her journey from the theater world to UCB, her audition process and why it's important, favorite performers and teachers, and her passion for musical improv. Check out Beth on Harold night, or performing with her musical improv duo Hansbury and Slack around the city!2018-03-1245 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsJames Dwyer / Nicole PasqualeThis week's host, James Dwyer, chats with Lloyd Night's Nicole Pasquale! Nicole takes us through her studious start at UCB, some of her early indie teams, and her experience hosting the long-running NYC indie show Kaleidescope. They also dig into improv approaches, and why sometimes it's good to start things before being ready.2018-02-1745 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMike McLendon / Kimia BehpoorniaMike McLendon speaks with Kimia Behpoornia (Leroy, Sugar) to discuss her first year on Harold, how doing sketch & performing on Maud night informs her improv, what she gets out of improv, and more! This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2018-02-0548 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsJacquis Neal / Mike McLendonJacquis Neal talks with UCBTLA mainstay Mike McLendon (Outside Dog, Too Effin’ High) to talk Mike’s moving to LA on a whim & diving head-first into the UCB improv scene & forming his first friendships, the importance of embracing failure, laying the groundwork so you can break the rules, the formation of his team Outside Dog, the growing pains of being on a new team, and more.This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2018-01-2949 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsZeke Nicholson / Jacquis NealZeke Nicholson chats with Jacquis Neal (Dollhouse, Some Kinda Monster) to talk Jacquis first months on Harold Night, his origins in Chicago theater scene, becoming a black performer and learning that embrace his culture & upbringing, representation in comedy, and more. This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2018-01-2249 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsWill Hines / Zeke NicholsonWill Hines chats with Zeke Nicholson (Cardinal Redbird, White Women) to talk what came easy to Zeke & what were his huddles, his improv strengths, the importance of representation & the formation of his all black team White Women, his role on a team, and more. This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2018-01-1558 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Noting ScenesKevin Hines and Molly Thomas listen back to scenes recorded by NYC improvisers from our last round of the LaRonde. They chat about how their notes might differ, and what their approaches are to noting certain types of scenes. Coaches, teachers and note-heads are going to love this one! This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2018-01-0158 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMatt Walsh / Will HinesUCB founder Matt Walsh (ASSSSCAT, Veep) talks with UCB mainstay Will Hines (The Smokes, Fuckable) about early days of UCB in NY & Will’s time navigating the fledgling scene, share stories of old bits, Matt’s time living about the theater, their process, the “a-ha improv” moment, writing improv books, Will’s approach to teaching & coaching, and more. This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-12-3152 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsThe Best of Long-Form 2017!UCB Comedy podcast producers Cody Ziglar and Sophie Yalkezian choose a few of their favorite moments from the last year to share with listeners. Looking forward to another year of nerding out over improv! This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-12-2554 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPatale Cleanser: Musical ImprovIn this palate cleanser episode, musical improvers Zora Bikangaga (Dopetown 3000), Zach Reino (Off Book podcast, Baby Wants Candy), Shilpa Das (Kaboombox), & Jiavani Linyao (Baby Wants Candy) gather to talk musical improv; the challenges of rap & hip-hop improv, the numerous different muscles needed for music improve as opposed to short form & long form, tips for becoming a better performer, and more.
This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-12-1157 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Maude WritingIn this palate cleanser episode, UCB Maude Night writers Zora Bikangaga , Jess Ross, Zed Cutsinger, & Gerald Grissette talk all things sketch! How they formulate ideas, the pitching & writing process when it comes to interacting with their fellow teammates, applying game & lessons from improv to their sketch writing, and more!2017-12-0449 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: #ByeChelsea Audio TourIn honor of the UCB Theater's move from from Chelsea to Hell’s Kitchen, Artistic Director Shannon O’Neill gives listeners a very special audio tour of the Chelsea Theater space. She’s accompanied by UCBT performers Connor Ratliff and JD Amato, who simultaneously record for their podcast 12 Hour Day. To see Shannon's photos that accompany the audio tour, go to our album on the UCB Comedy Facebook page.2017-11-261h 53
UCB Long-Form ConversationsCaroline Martin / Kelsey BaileyThis week's guest is Kelsey Bailey (Sleuth, Fluffty)! She chats with Caroline Martin about how improv helped her build confidence in her identity, and how she still deals with nerves on stage. She also details her favorite openings, exercises, and show moments with house teams and her indie team, Future Wives. This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-11-1853 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsAlex Dickson / Caroline MartinThis week our NYC guest is the lovely Caroline Martin (The Curfew, Obama Daughters, Let’s Talk About Race Baby). She chats with Alex Dickson about her experience getting on Lloyd night with Astronomy Club and her progression from Harold teams Coworkers and Mermaids to her current team, The Curfew. She also explains her approach to improv not only as a UCBT improviser but a teacher, and the ways that she deals with self-doubt on stage. This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-11-1247 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsDavid Bluvband / Joe LeonardoThis week's guest is UCBT Lloyd night performer Joe Leonardo! Joe tells host David Bluvband how he and his friends founded a long-form improv program in Hartford, Connecticut and eventually moved to New York at the suggestion of Kevin Hines. He also describes how his mindset towards improv changed after getting cut from a house team and then put back on.2017-10-3043 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsAdrian Frimpong / David BluvbandDavid Bluvband (GOAT, The Chris Gethard Show) is in the New York guest chair this week! David chats with host Adrian Frimpong about his experiences on Harold teams including The Enemy, Good Girl and Brightlight. He explains how he admired the theater before even stepping foot inside it, and tells us about his worst-ever Harold night show. He also tries really hard not to forget any teammates' names! This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-10-2250 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: CoachingThis week our LaRonde loops back to New York City, where we kick things off with a palate cleanser episode from Kevin Hines. Kevin invites fellow UCB teacher Alex Dickson and veteran improviser and coach Chris Scott to discuss the ins and outs of coaching improv. What makes a good coach? How does it differ from teaching? When are people ready to start coaching? This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-10-151h 09
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPaul Scheer / Jason MantzoukasPaul Scheer talks with friend & fellow UCB improv OG Jason Mantzoukas’ to talk their early days coming up in the NY scene, watching early ASSSSCAT shows in 5 story walk ups, early Cage Match beef, to Jason’s personal approach to improv & scene work. They also talk the nuisances of performing improv on stage vs improv for camera & the working & writing process for their show The League, as well the importance of improving for narrative vs. improving for jokes.2017-10-0859 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsKale Hills / Paul ScheerKale Hills / Paul Scheer
Kale Hills sits down with UCB OG Paul Scheer to talk the early days on at improv at UCB & why he continues to do shows, the early struggles of producing shows & finding a workable voice, the very real importance of using improv on stage vs using it on a film set & the nuisances of filming an improvised scene, improving from a character’s POV, and more.2017-10-0150 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsNina Concepcion / Kale HillsNina Concepcion (Zoo Zoo) sits down with Kale Hills (Nomi Malone) to talk his improv origin story, his growth in both the LA indie scene & his years on Harold Nights, how his sketch has influenced his improv, his short form background, finding the right opening, and more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-09-2540 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMatt Apodaca / Nina ConcepcionNina Concepcion (Zoo Zoo) joins Matt Apodaca (DiCaprio) to discuss organic improv, patience, the importance of representation of latino voices on stage, the indie scene, POC in improv, importance of diversity, & more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network2017-09-1841 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsDave Theune / Matt ApodacaDave Theune (Bangarang!) sits with Harold newcomer Matt Apodaca (DiCaprio) to talk his early days of short form leading to long form, the pros & cons of each, his first year on Harold Night, the mentality of “passing of the torch”, & more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-09-1050 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Mess HallWith LA Harold & Mess Hall auditions around the corner, current & former Mess Hall performers Jonny Svarzbein, Wes Martinez, Anna Raja, & Laci Mosley reflect on their time & experiences on Mess Hall. They share tips for auditioning, what to expect, pros & cons, and more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-09-0444 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsAdrian Frimpong / Jonathan BraylockThis week Adrian Frimpong (Ice Cold Bev) sits down with host Jonathan Braylock (Astronomy Club). They chat about how Adrian discovered theatre through plays at his church and his first time seeing UCB TourCo perform. He also explains how Shaun Diston's Textbook Harolds class helped him improve as an improviser, and the feeling of imposter syndrome on a house team.2017-08-2754 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMolly Thomas / Alexis PereiraMolly Thomas (Higgins, We Know How You Die!) chats with host Alexis Pereira about her experience performing We Know How You Die, the way her commitment to UCB progressed over time, her approach to pattern game and second beats, and the truth behind the "Don't Think" motto. This episode was made in partnership with the Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-08-1349 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsCaitlin Puckett / Ashley EnglandCaitlin Puckett (Harold Night, UCB TourCo) joins this week's host Ashley England in-studio to talk about her theatre background, how improv helped her overcome internalized misogyny, her love for the genre form, vulnerability between teammates and more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-07-2539 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: New York vs LAIn this palate cleanser episode, UCB-NY turned UCB-LA performers Beth Appel, Pam Murphy, Sara Claspell, and Shaun Diston breakdown the ultimate debate: New York vs LA. They give perspectives of pros & cons, the difference & similarities between styles & community, opportunities, improv scenes, and more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-07-2346 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalate Cleanser: Improv in a Second LanguageRecorded live at the #DCM19 podcast lounge, UCB performers Glo Tavarez (Maude night, Fifty/Cincuenta), Raiza Licea (Improvisos Peligrosos), Tony Rodriguez (Improvisos Peligrosos) and Boris Khaykin discuss what it's like improvising in a second language. They chat about racial representation in media, how language can affect improv style, and how personal background comes into play when establishing a scene's base reality. And, of course, microwaving fish at work.2017-07-1439 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsBeing a Better Ally on StageIn this palette cleanser episode, UCB performers Kelsey Bailey, Lou Gonzalez, Tony Rodriguez and Brian Faas discuss the different ways improvisers can be better allies to their LGBTQIA+ scene partners, teammates, and audiences in the ever-growing improv community. This episode was recorded live at the DCM19 Podcast Lounge, in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-07-1035 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsDave Theune / Betsy SodaroDave Theune (Bangarang!, Sassy Bluff) sits down with teammate & BFF Betsy Sodaro (Bangarang!, ASSSCAT) to talk Dave’s time doing improv in the mid-west, his beginning in short form, the early days of the LA Indie scene, the Harold years of Bangarang!, teamwork, commitment, & more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-07-0354 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsBetsey Sodaro / Raiza LiceaBesty Sodaro (Bangarang!, ASSSSCAT) chats with Raiza Licea about her early days trying to understand The Harold, finding openings that work for you, teammates supporting each other, playstyles, & more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-06-2557 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsRaiza Licea / Kathy YamamotoKathy Yamamoto chats with Raiza Licea (DiCaprio, Improvisos Peligrosos) to talk the freedom of Spanish improv & being a bi-lingual, structure, improvisors, growth, group games, & more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-06-1844 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsIfy Nwadiwe / Mano AgapionMano Agapion chats with Ify Nwadiwe (White Women) to talk about the hidden ways improv pays off, his early days doing high school Comedy Sportz, playing big characters, playing with his team White Women, the networking of UCB, and more.
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UCB Digital PodcastDoug Moe - Writing A Comedy BookIn Part 2 of a crossover episode with the UCB Long-Form Conversations Podcast, Doug Moe and Nathan Russell continue their conversation about Doug's new book Man vs Child (available now!). They discuss how the project moved from one-man-show, to blog, and eventually to its publisher and book stores. Doug talks about the importance of being willing to ask people for help (without coming off desperate), learning how to write a book treatment, and how the book editing and publishing process works. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-05-2956 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPalette Cleanser: Doug Moe Man vs Child Part 1Nate Russell chats with Doug Moe about juggling comedy & fatherhood, his new book Man vs Child, improv influencing parenting, and growing older & still staying in the scene. Check out part 2 of Doug's interview on the UCB Digital Podcast.2017-05-2845 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsAshley England / Shawtane BowenFresh to Lloyd night but not to improv, Ashley England talks to Shawtane Bowen about learning improv at in Chicago, comparing and contrasting it to the UCB’s game-oriented approach. She loves ‘hippy-dippy’ exercises like sonic explorations, but is terrified of monoscenes. She learned how to “not give a f***” by doing improv with Second City on a cruise ship for four months. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-05-2249 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsShawtane Bowen / Monique MosesGuest Shawtane Bowen (Flufty) and host Monique Moses, teammates on Astronomy Club, team up in this episode for a conversation about the inhibitions that can come along with being a black man at the UCB, the flocking opening, and doing a Harold in the middle of a New York street. “Fill yourself up with as much experience and life as possible so that you have something to talk about and be about and portray on stage.” This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-05-1357 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMonique Moses / Jesse LeeMonique Moses (Some Kid, Astronomy Club) speaks to Jesse Lee (Mermaids) about her acting background, why Stretch and Share can be a great warm-up, and joining Astronomy Club, the first all-black team to perform at UCB, because she was “tired of being the token person of color on teams”. She also explains her coaching philosophy, her desire to do improv on the road, and her love for good two-prov. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-05-0854 min
The Long Shot Podcast#12.17 The Weird And Sincere Episode with Betsy SodaroJamie is honest, Sean learns Greek, and guest Betsy Sodaro (UCB, Comedy Bang Bang, Another Period) share’s 5 things she can’t live without.2017-04-261h 31
The Long Shot Podcast#12.17 The Weird And Sincere Episode with Betsy SodaroJamie is honest, Sean learns Greek, and guest Betsy Sodaro (UCB, Comedy Bang Bang, Another Period) share’s 5 things she can’t live without.2017-04-261h 31
UCB Long-Form ConversationsEdgar Momplaisir / Laci MosleyEdgar Momplaisir chops it up with Laci Mosley about his first year on Harold Night & the pressures associated with it, juggling being on multiple indie teams, the difference between a “show” and a “set”, his all black, all male, team Arcade Currency, being black in the improv seen, and more. This week’s episode is in partnership with Bronx Brewery, the official house beer of the UCB Comedy Podcast Network.2017-03-2750 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsEgo Nwodim / Santina MuhaEgo Nwodim chats with Santina Muha about transitioning into her first year on Harold Night, proving herself on Harold Night, diversity in improv & the UCB community, her favorite forms, and more.2017-02-051h 19
UCB Long-Form ConversationsJulie Brister / Carl TartJulie Brister joins Carl Tart to discuss the early days of UCB, joining her first house team, favorite improv exercises, dealing with success & failures, good rehearsal practices, and more.2017-01-2359 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsOscar Montoya / Gilli NissimOscar Montoya joins Gilli Nissim to discuss transitioning from drama to comedy, short form vs long form, commitment, teamwork, and audience expectations.2017-01-091h 12
UCB Long-Form ConversationsTara Copeland / Londale Theus Jr.In this week's episode, the long-form conversation returns to Los Angeles with Tara Copeland joined by guest host Londale Theus Jr. to discuss playing fiercely as a woman, musical improv, and using short-form to help your long-form.2016-09-1255 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsJeff Hiller / Chet SiegelJeff Hiller joins this week’s guest host Chet Siegel to discuss the early days training at UCB, detail-oriented object work, getting to play characters outside of one’s type and examine his various experiences with musical improv.2016-08-2955 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsDiversity Program at the UCB Training Center with Erik TanouyeErik Tanouye, School Manager for the NY Training Center, invites Ray Cordova, Alex Song and Lou Gonzalez to discuss their experience with the diversity program. This informative episode looks at what is available to new and returning students with diverse backgrounds including scholarships, jams and meet-ups. Also, the panel talks about each of their own unique perspectives starting out at UCB. Recorded live during the 18th annual Del Close Marathon.2016-07-1845 min
UCB Digital PodcastNYTVF & UCB Comedy - An Inside Look at TV DevelopmentThe New York Television Festival and UCB Comedy together present a live panel discussion about the process of developing your work for long form television and some of the opportunities at this year’s festival for creators to submit. Featuring panelists Terence Gray (NYTVF Founder), Ian Thake (NYTVF Director of Programming), Christine Walters (truTV's EP of Original Programming & Development, UCBT Alum) and Jo Honig (Omelette Bar Productions; Co-Creator, Going Deep with David Rees) this is an inside look at TV development offering perspective from the network side and hopefully benefits creators work. Also, new segment ‘UCB Comedy spotlight’ with members of UCB...2016-06-011h 15
UCB Digital PodcastNYTVF & UCB Comedy - An Inside Look at TV DevelopmentThe New York Television Festival and UCB Comedy together present a live panel discussion about the process of developing your work for long form television and some of the opportunities at this year’s festival for creators to submit. Featuring panelists Terence Gray (NYTVF Founder), Ian Thake (NYTVF Director of Programming), Christine Walters (truTV's EP of Original Programming & Development, UCBT Alum) and Jo Honig (Omelette Bar Productions; Co-Creator, Going Deep with David Rees) this is an inside look at TV development offering perspective from the network side and hopefully benefits creators work. Also, new segment ‘UCB Comedy spotlight’ with members of UCB...2016-05-311h 15
UCB Long-Form ConversationsNatasha Vaynblat / Alex SongIn this week’s episode, Long-Form Conversations returns to New York City for it’s second round of the LaRonde with Natasha Vaynblat joined by Alex Song returning as guest host! Together they discuss Natasha seeing Death by Roo Roo live at her college, improvising as a character, exploring narrative writing, and the sliding doors form.2016-05-0252 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMike Still / Johnny MeeksMike Still joins the first ever Long-Form Conversations from Los Angeles, guest hosted by Johnny Meeks! Like the improv form, today’s guest Mike Still is going to be the host of the next episode and his guest will become the host of the next episode and on and on. Each week will offer a one time only host/guest paring, feature amazing improvisors from both coasts and as always incredibly nerdy conversations about improv! On today’s debut, Mike discusses his earliest UCB experience, Star Wars references, how narrative works, and advice for young improvisers.2016-03-2855 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsImprov: "Rules" or "No Rules" w/ Ian Roberts (Part 2)In our second installment, Ian Roberts, co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, continues with a lecture, Q & A, and discussion on the topic of "rules" vs. "no rules" in improv comedy. Recorded live at UCB Sunset in Los Angeles, CA.2015-12-021h 22
UCB Long-Form ConversationsImprov: "Rules" or "No Rules" w/ Ian Roberts (Part 1)Ian Roberts, co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, hosted a lecture, Q & A, and discussion on the topic of "rules" vs. "no rules" in improv comedy. It is Ian's position that rules are necessary for teaching, learning, and practicing improv and any other discipline. Listen along as Ian presents his argument and engages with the audience. Recorded live at UCB Sunset in Los Angeles, CA.2015-12-021h 23
UCB Long-Form ConversationsChris Gethard (Part 1)Chris Gethard joins hosts Shaun Diston and Nicole Drespel to answer listener submitted questions in this special two part series. Together, they discuss Chris’s history teaching at UCB, the legacy of Anthony King, psychological tactics used while coaching fwand, improvising for Adam McKay, working with Tami Sagher, the line between great and terrible harolds and a call to action: don’t play it safe, get weird and go bigger.2015-10-1958 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsWill Hines BonusWill Hines returns in this bonus episode to examine LA versus NYC with hosts Shaun Diston and Nicole Drespel. Will offers up his unique perspective having recently moved to Los Angles after being a part of UCB in New York for 17 years. Together, they discuss a mutual respect between the coasts, how relying on a car for transportation lends it self to more props, what the 2 coasts can learn from each other and more!2015-08-2033 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsCaitlin BitzegaioCaitlin Bitzegaio joins hosts Shaun Diston and Nicole Drespel to discuss getting started at UCB in 2006, an unusual classmate in her Sketch 101, the auditioning process and Apollo making the jump form Lloyd to Harold night.2015-08-171h 28
UCB Long-Form ConversationsKeisha ZollarKeisha Zollar joins hosts Shaun Diston and Nicole Drespel to discuss her involvement in UCB’s diversity program, Doppelgänger’s infamous run at cage match, going to James Lipton’s house, Lloyd team Astronomy Club and an indie improv show called ‘God Tastes Like Chicken.’2015-08-031h 22
UCB Long-Form ConversationsNicole DrespelThis week, Nicole Drespel sits down as a guest and joining Shaun Diston is special guest co-host, Will Hines! Together, they discuss what led Nicole from a possible pursuit in shakespearian studies to improv, how she navigated getting involved with the UCB community, first Harold team memories and what it takes to be a good teacher and/or coach.2015-07-131h 01
UCB Long-Form ConversationsJackie JenningsThis week, Jackie Jennings joins hosts Shaun Diston and Nicole Drespel to discuss the influence of long form in the early aughts for college improv teams, your first harold team, play styles and when Jackie felt part of the UCB community. Also, an infamous email is read regarding ideas for a team name.2015-06-221h 15
UCB Long-Form ConversationsKevin HinesIn our debut episode, 15 year veteran improvisor, teacher and UCB associate academic supervisor Kevin Hines joins your new hosts Shaun Diston and Nicole Drespel. Together, they discuss Kevin’s early days coming up at UCB, the indie scene, coaching and answer questions from you the (longtime) fans!2015-06-151h 29
UCB Long-Form ConversationsUCB Long-Form Conversations Returns!In this mini episode, new hosts Shaun Diston and Nicole Drespel discuss what to look forward to with the return of the podcast. Including carrying the torch forward as the next generation, interview each other about their personal histories, shed some tears and get mad.2015-06-0831 min
The Long Shot PodcastEpisode #811: The Jeans Are Jeans Episode featuring Matt BesserMatt Besser (UCB, improv4humans) joins the Long Shot gang to discuss blasting plane drivers, hot walking, ethnic cuisine, & St. Lucian fenders.2014-10-301h 23
UCB Long-Form ConversationsChristian CapozzoliIn this episode our guest is Christian Capozzoli, performer on the Harold team Bucky, co-founder/creator of the 4 Square show/form and one of the most popular coaches/teachers in NYC! Listen to him tell tales of discovering improv, coming up at the Magnet, coming up again at UCB and some of his own personal take on how to improve your improv scenes! (Slightly embarrassing note: one of the hosts -- me, Will Hines -- realized he had completely forgotten that he was meeting out of town friends for dinner and weirdly vanishes halfway through this podcast! Yep! My apologies t...2013-12-311h 46
UCB Long-Form ConversationsBenjamin AppleEnjoy the New Year of 2014 with a new episode featuring Benjamin Apple. Longtime writer for the Maude Team Onassis, writer for Jimmy Fallon, brand-new member of the Harold team The Regulars and also just a long-time devotee of UCB and improv. Hear his cerebral musings on improv and comedy and sketch! Fun!2013-12-311h 31
UCB Long-Form ConversationsShaun DistonWe interview Shaun Diston! Shaun is a long-time student and performer in the UCB system. He just recently got re-placed onto a house team (The Lloyd team Musk). He talks about his work in becoming one of the most respected coaches and teachers in the UCB system. SWAG. I'm not actually sure of the correct way to use that word, but it's used in a lot of Facebook posts about Shaun.2013-12-031h 30
UCB Long-Form ConversationsConnor RatliffToday we interview Connor Ratliff. He's a member of The Stepfathers and Stone Cold Fox and a featured player on The Chris Gethard Show. He talks about his rise up through the UCB ranks, and his obsessive collecting tendencies and intense class experiences and his acting background and his story of getting cast and then uncast from Band of Brothers!2013-12-031h 18
UCB Long-Form ConversationsCipha SoundsHey, we interview the podcast intern Cipha Sounds! How did one of the most prominent hip-hop radio DJs in the country get interesting long-form improv? What does he do to get out of mental blocks? What's it like founding and running one of the coolest shows at the theatre (TAKE IT PERSONAL)? How have things changed for him in his years (that's right, years) here? How does he feel about being the intern to the far less successful John Frusciante and Will Hines?2013-10-281h 43
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMatt Besser / UCB Improv ManualWe return for Season 2 of our podcast! Our guest is Matt Besser, co-founder of the UCB Theatre to discuss the newly-published UCB Comedy Improvisation Manual. The book has been available for just over a week at the time we recorded this podcast and John and Will talk with Matt about: the goals of the book, how it came about, the process of writing it and what we think it brings to the table of improv theory.2013-08-1443 min
The Long Shot PodcastEpisode #632: The Fine Episode featuring Matt BesserMatt Besser (UCB, Freak Dance) joins The Long Shot episode makers to discuss blood tests, the art formerly known as Lamaze, debate ethics, and tar dreams.2013-05-291h 30
UCB Long-Form ConversationsPat BaerWe interview Pat Baer who has studied, worked and performed at UCB-NY for ten years! He promotes his show "404ing It" as well as tells stories of improvising with Robin Williams, teching the writer's strike SNL show and picking Gambit to be on his "fictional character" Harold Team.2013-05-241h 15
UCB Long-Form ConversationsGeoff GarlockLong-time Maude Night writer Geoff Garlock joins us to discuss: his time playing in hardcore/grindcore bands, young days in CT acting, knowing how many Dario Argento references one can get away with in a script, marriage, insecurity and more! John Frisciante and I interrupt sometimes, and Cipha Sounds makes sure it gets recorded RIGHT. Keaton Patti took the picture.2013-03-261h 01
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMartha HearnLet's hear from someone who's just been added to the UCB system: our guest is Martha Hearn, brand new addition to Lloyd Night! Hear about being raised on South Park, South Carolina, Chicago and the stunning reveal that there has been a baby in the room the entire time!2013-03-131h 02
UCB Long-Form ConversationsBen WarheitBen Warheit, of the Lloyd team Spooky Ghost, of the Above Average web series Waco Valley, and of his own tumblr micro-blog of post-it note cartoons (imbenwarheit.tumblr.com) joins us to discuss being a graceful middle schooler, the University of Delware and different long-form openings. Anthony Atamanuik is here as a guest co-host as John Frusciante is out of state searching for America.2013-02-191h 10
UCB Long-Form ConversationsSiobhan ThompsonThis episode's guest is Siobhan Thompson, a performer from the UCB-NY Maude team The Prom. Siobhan talks about being on Maude Night, her shows with her sketch group The Charlies, as well as the stress of auditions, the fun of The League of Gentlemen and reveals that she knows all the running gags of this podcasts better than its hosts.2012-12-181h 07
UCB Long-Form ConversationsDon FanelliWe talk with the handsomest man in Hackensack, Don Fanelli, about improv teams and improv classes and his journey from Lehigh frat guy / engineering student to stalwart of the UCB improv scene. We do some improv and sing a little Depeche Mode.2012-12-041h 23
UCB Long-Form ConversationsAchilles StamatelakyOur nerdiest episode ever? We discuss general "doing improv" theory -- initiations, heightening, second beats. And for this we interview Achilles Stamatelaky, currently of the UCB East weekend team Airwolf. We did not bring on Achilles to hear his personal improv journey -- in fact, we refuse to (although it is interesting). Instead we brought him on because Achilles has seen probably as much Harold Night and Asssscat as any current UCB performer. So we figured he'd know stuff. We do a pattern game in this podcast for pete's sake.2012-11-201h 06
UCB Long-Form ConversationsElaine CarrollOur guest is Elaine Carroll, the creator/star of the hit web series Very Mary-Kate (verymarykate.com), as well as the director of the UCB-NY sketch team Onassis, and a frequent performer/writer in many UCB videos/shows.2012-11-0659 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsTim MartinTim Martin, member of UCB East weekend team Airwolf, talks about his improv history including some memories of old-school Del Close Marathon shows and working as a journalist in Washington, DC. Hey, also this is the return UCB podcast returns with a new name and new address but with the same long, rambling improv nerd discussions. New name is 'UCB Long-Form Conversations' and the new address will let the creators track statistics which we are curious about.2012-10-2248 min
The Long Shot PodcastEpisode #518: The Gossip & Bob Episode featuring Matt BesserMatt Besser (UCB, Freak Dance) joins The Long Shot babble-swimmers to discuss yelling at harmless kids, the hills of Dublin, dog Googling, and Damon Fizzy.2012-09-221h 30
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMatt BesserOur guest is Matt Besser, one of the UCB and co-founders of the theatre that gave birth to this very podcast.
Originally published on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre New York Podcast2011-08-131h 37
UCB Long-Form ConversationsAnthony KingThis week's guest Anthony King, artistic director of the UCB Theatre in New York, discusses improv and theatre and a bunch of other stuff!
Originally published on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre New York Podcast2010-05-3151 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsBilly MerrittBilly Merritt joins us to talk about the earliest days of UCB in NYC, the creation and evolution of The Swarm, making a million shows and forms all while believing himself to be live on a radio show.
Plus John and Will ramble about this week's shows.
Originally published on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre New York Podcast2010-05-0258 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsTodd Bieber of UCBComedy.comThis one is 56 minutes long! Sheesh!
Originally published on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre New York Podcast2010-02-1456 min