Podcast@improvasylum.com (Improv Asylum)

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Modern Exhibits: A Sketch Comedy Podcast The Video Episode (S4 E2)The first video episode of the sketch comedy podcast! Watch it on Youtube!Watch to see: the newest place to get drunk in Boston, the storied career of protest songwriter Bob Diddion, the most important app you can get for your health, two mafia guys get confused by metaphors, a missed connection/robbery, a word-heavy Kama Sutra, and a special report from Monthly Today's News Tonight on Channel 10. Written, Directed, and Edited by Bo Segrest Contributing Writers Kellie Moon, Dan Karlin, Madison Gillis, Steph Simon, and Rosemary West Additional Music Kayla Hutchins F...

2025-01-2813 min

Broccoli and Ice Cream with Myq Kaplan Laura Merli and Belly Slappin' FunLaura Merli! Comedian! Delight! Human with a new standup special out now! ABOUT THE NEW SPECIAL WHICH IS ALSO HER DEBUT SPECIAL, "BELLY SLAPPIN' FUN!" After cutting her teeth for 8 years in the indie comedy scene, Brooklyn comedy-favorite Laura Merli has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok. Laura specializes in set-up/punch-line jokes and one-liners rather than storytelling, in the vein of her influences Mitch Hedberg and Maria Bamford, although Laura adds her own distinctive and unique flavor. This style lets her cover A LOT of ground: drugs, sex, family/childhood, h...

2024-08-2541 min

No Outlet 20 Questions with Henry Nickerson from Improv Asylum!Big show tonight folks, we have actual talent on the No Outlet Podcast! As we all know, Improv Comedy can save the world and our guest tonight is helping to make that possibility a reality. Henry Nickerson is not only in a Boston Based Improv Troupe but he also teaches at Improv Asylum in Boston. We discuss who's behind the spam calls about your Auto warranty, how he got started in improv, going to the same High School as Ted Lasso, the least effective athletic trancing regime, the international danger of routing for two Football (Soccer) teams, rogue instructors...

2023-06-2642 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #87 (David Thomas & Ryan Dalley)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #87 (David Thomas & Ryan Dalley) In this episode Tom welcomes a couple of members of the independent improv group, Cuddle Party, David Thomas (The Oregon Fail, Stand Up Break In at The Riot Theater, Phoenix Landing Comedy Presents) and Ryan Dalley (ComedySportz Boston, Idiot Box, Baby Cut).Topics discussed include their comedy backgrounds, stand up comedy & Cuddle Party. Check out Oregon Fail at Indie Night at The Riot Theater on Thursday, July 16th at 8:00pm, tickets and info here:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-night-tickets-13489829443?ref=ebtnebtckt Check out Stand Up Break In at...

2015-07-0740 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #86 (Ben Walsh)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #86 (Ben Walsh) In this episode Tom is joined by Ben Walsh. Topics discussed include Ben’s improv background, his experiences producing Harold Night at ImprovBoston, Directing "Buscow" and "Rabbit", his new Top Shelf Harold Night team "Duchess" and his love for performing arts. Check out "Duchess" perform at Harold Night at ImprovBoston Wednesday nights at 7:30. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/harold_night Check out "Buscow" perform at Studio 40 at ImprovBoston Friday nights at 7:00pm. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/studio40 Check out Tom perform at Im...

2015-06-2236 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #85 (Claire & Bobby Smithney)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #85 (Claire & Bobby Smithney) In this episode Tom welcomes the first married couple to the podcast, Claire & Bobby Smithney. Topics discussed include Claire and Bobby's backgrounds, their improv careers, Studio 40 & ImprovBoston. Check out Studio 40 at ImprovBoston Friday nights at 7:00pm. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/studio40 Check out The ImprovBoston Main Stage Thursday, Friday & Saturdays Nights. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/mainstage Check out Tom perform at Improv Asylum House Teams Tuesday Nights at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets & info here:http://www.improvasylum.com/shows...

2015-06-2049 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #84 (Courtney Standish & Clara Vandeweerdt)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #84 (Courtney Standish & Clara Vandeweerdt) In this episode Tom is joined by the awesome improv duo, "Belgian Waffles", Courtney Standish & Clara Vandeweerdt. Topics discussed include Courtney & Clara's improv backgrounds, the formation of "Belgian Waffles" & comedy and improv scene in Belgium. Also Courtney's dog, Waggish makes a cameo. Check out "Belgian Waffles" perform at Indie Night at The Riot Theater in September. Check out Tom perform at Improv Asylum House Teams Tuesday Nights at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets & info here:http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/now-playing/house-teams.aspx Do me a favor and subscribe...

2015-06-1326 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #83 (Shawna Wright)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #83 (Shawna Wright) In this episode Tom is joined by the hilarious and talented, Shawna Wright (Improv Asylum House Teams, ImprovBoston Studio 40 Team "Buscow"). Topics discussed include Shawna's improv background, having a supportive family, "Buscow", House Teams and Shaun White. Should you check out this episode? Yes...and also check out "Buscow" perform at Studio 40 at ImprovBoston on Friday nights at 7:00pm. Get tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/studio40 Check out both Shawna & Tom perform at Improv Asylum House Teams Tuesday Nights at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets &and info...

2015-06-0538 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #79 (Pam Victor)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #79 (Pam Victor) In this episode Tom is joined by the extremely inspiring and impressive, Pam Victor. Topics discussed include Pam's improv background, traveling allot as a youth, the process of writing "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book", Pam's improv curriculum "Zen of Improv", her interview series "Geeking Out with" and the importance of not dwelling on the negative as an improviser. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out all of Pam's incredible projects at www.pamvictor.com If you love improv make sure to pick up...

2015-04-2644 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #78 (Jo Galvin & Lisa Lang)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #78 (Jo Galvin & Lisa Lang) In this episode Tom is joined by two really funny ladies, Joanna Banana Hamock Galvin ("Good God Women" & "Bodega") & Lisa Lang ("Good God Women" & "Total Feltdown"). Topics discussed include Jo & Lisa's improv careers, lack of coordination, puppets and the evolution of "Good God Women". Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out "Good God Women" at ImprovBoston CageMatch next Friday, May 1st at ImprovBoston. Get tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cagematch-neon-tickets-16068432113 Also see them perform Monday, April 27th at Indie Improv Night at The Middle...

2015-04-2534 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Episode #77 (Andy Devlin & Daniel Marchant)The Improv Saved My Life Episode #77 (Andy Devlin & Daniel Marchant) In this episode Tom is joined by two really funny dudes, Andy Devlin ("The Midy Zevlin", "ImprovBoston Top Shelf Harold Night Team "Viceroy") & Daniel Marchant ("Tidepool"). Topics discussed include Andy and Daniel's improv careers, their early days at UMass Amherst, IWA, "Tidepool", "The Midy Zevlin", the benefits of two person improv, "Star Wars" and guilty pleasure movies. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out Andy perform with Viceroy at Harold Night at ImprovBoston. Tickets and show info here: http://www.haroldnight.com Also check out Danny per...

2015-04-1849 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Episode #76 (Rachel Jane Andelman & Laura Merli)The Improv Saved My Life Episode #76 (Rachel Jane Andelman & Laura Merli) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely talented improvisers, Rachel Jane Andelmen (ImprovBoston Top Shelf Harold Night Team "Viceroy","So That Happened: A Talk Show", "Magic: The Gathering: The Show" & "First Impact") & Laura Merli (Improv Asylum "House Teams", "Improv Jones", "Robot Arms" & "Monotone"). Topics discussed include Rachel's improv background, her time interning at "The Colbert Report", her current improv projects and future aspirations. Also Tom & Laura share awkward staring stories and Andy Devlin makes a cameo to jump in on the "The Made Up Movie Game. Should...

2015-04-1133 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Episode #75 (Christine Toohey & Rosena Cornet)The Improv Saved My Life Episode #75 (Christine Toohey & Rosena Cornet) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely driven improvisers, Cristine Toohey (Founder of "Artemis Improv", Cast Member of ImprovBoston's National Touring Company, "Creepy Nanny" & Instructor at ImprovBoston) & Rosena Cornet (Improv Asylum "House Teams", Producer of "The Comedy Lab at ImprovBoston", "Shuffle Ball Change", "Creepy Nanny" & "Bodega"). Topics discussed include Christine & Rosena's improv beginnings, their impressive work ethics and various improv ventures. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out both Rosena & Tom perform with Improv Asylum House Teams every Tuesday night at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum...

2015-04-0835 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Episode #74 (Laura Merli & Elizabeth Ess)The Improv Saved My Life Episode #74 (Laura Merli & Elizabeth Ess) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely talented ladies Laura Merli ("Improv Asylum House Teams", "Improv Jones", "Robot Arms" & "Monotone") & Elizabeth Ess. Topics discussed include Elizabeth & Laura's improv beginnings, transitioning from Russia to America as a child, improv classes and future goals. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out both Laura & Tom perform with Improv Asylum House Teams every Tuesday night at 8:00pm at Improv Asylum. Tickets are only $5 get them here :http://www.improvasylum.com/shows/schedule/event-details.aspx?id=8958 Do me a favor...

2015-04-0419 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Episode #73 The Feeling is Mutual (Spencer Curry & Mark Robson)The Improv Saved My Life Episode #73 The Feeling is Mutual (Spencer Curry & Mark Robson) In this episode Tom is joined by an extremely funny two man team, "The Feeling is Mutual", Spencer Curry and Mark Robson. Topics discussed include Spencer & Mark's improv origins, how they met in college, the popularity of "The Feeling is Mutual" and what the future holds for them. This week's edition of "The Made Up Movie Game" features "Sail" the tale of the not so "Wright Brothers". Check out "The Feeling is Mutual" at Fine Line Comedy on April 1st, get tickets and info here: http...

2015-03-2147 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Episode #64 (Norm Laviolette Co-Owner of Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston)The Improv Saved My Life Episode #64 (Norm Laviolette Co-Owner of Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston) In this episode Tom is joined by Norm Laviolette (Co-Owner of Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston) and co hosts, Bill Fryer (Improv Asylum House Teams, “BusCow”) and Stephanie Simon (“My Dinosaur Life”). A truly inspirational episode that is a MUST listen. Topics discusses include Norm’s background including his years racing motorcycles, confidence, mitigating and taking risks, improv, the formation and history of Improv Asylum, changing casts and a ton of other topics. Check out Norm’s businesses Improv Asylum (ww.improvasylum.com) and Laugh Boston (www...

2015-02-131h 36

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode # 60 (Jim Zaroulis & Greg Tragellis)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode # 60 (Jim Zaroulis & Greg Tragellis) In this episode, Tom is joined by co host and talented musician, Greg Tragellis (“Eagle, Come!”) and guest, Jim Zaroulis (Musical Director at Improv Asylum). Topics discussed include Jim’s musical background, touring with a Portuguese / American band, his time at Improv Asylum, whether or not he has considered performing improv himself and the nuances of music in improv scenes. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… also check out Jim perform at Improv Asylum by getting tickets here: www.improvasylum.com Also if you are a fan of indep...

2015-01-0348 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode # 58 (Michael Anastasia & Bill Fryer)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode # 58 (Michael Anastasia & Bill Fryer) In this episode, Tom is joined by his “go to” co host and fellow BITS, The Boston Improv Talk Station broadcaster, Bill Fryer (Buscow, Deep Pod Cuts, Kanola and The Fryer) and guest, Michael Anastasia (Improv Asylum Main Stage Alumni, The Centurians, Instructor at Second City Hollywood, “Quick Draw” on Hulu Plus). Topics discussed include Mike’s improv beginnings at the early days of Improv Asylum, his improv career spanning Boston, Chicago & LA, his improv mentors and influences and advice for upcoming improvisers Should you check out this episode? Yes, and…...

2014-12-291h 07

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #49 (Bryan Patterson & Davide Leone)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #49 (Bryan Patterson & Dave Leone) In this episode, Tom is joined by co host, Dave Leone ("Just Suspects", Improv Asylum "House Teams")” and guest, Bryan Patterson (Improv Asylum “NXT” Cast Member, "Just Suspects", “Ghost Factory” "All the Single Ladies"). Topics discussed include Bryan’s improv career, up coming and past "Just Suspects” projects & Bryan's contributions to the Boston improv community. This week’s edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “This Love” a Maroon 5 inspired star studded series of bizarre short films Should you check out this episode? Yes, and…also check out Bryan at "The Sunday Night...

2014-10-2742 min

B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #47 (Bryan Hoy & Rob Anderson)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #47 (Bryan Hoy & Rob Anderson) In this episode, Tom is joined by co host, Rob Anderson ("Just Suspects", Improv Asylum "House Teams", "Awkward Compliment”, “What Up D’oh)” and guest, Bryan Hoy (Improv Asylum “NXT” Cast Member, "Just Suspects", “Ghost Factory”). Topics discussed include Bryan’s theater background, his time with "Just Suspects” & “NXT” & managing both a full time job and full time comedy career at the same time. Two editions of of “The Made Up Movie Game” this week. The first of which is “Cowboy" a Kid Rock inspired tale about a cole miner suffering from PSD whose...

2014-10-181h 06