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Performers:

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Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

We're on Spring Break till April 15th! Hyping up a few of our old favorites until then! When we come back on April 15th, we'll also have a new name (name announcement soon!)

We're still posting new eps over on our Patreon, so click through the link below to explore our entire backlog and bonus eps!

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Thanks to Señor Stick Stickly Esq. for their scene suggestion of:

"Aspiring screenwriter can’t stop stereotyping people as he’s camped in a major studio’s elevator, giving the literal elevator pitch to anyone he thinks might help him get his screenplay made"

This week we welcome back pod buddy Kyle Bethea to chat'n'prov about the importance of third spaces, googly eyes, and literally losing control to a mouse.

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Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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You're listening to Marty the Party and Ca-ca-ca-crayzayyyy Clint! 

We got a FUDGE monoscene minisode with Damain Anaya!

This episode was one of our weekly bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon subscribers.

Performers:

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

This week we have the former great Chicago team, now great LA team 'Wet Bus' (Erin Keif, Sean Coyle, and Waleed Mansour) joining us to chat'n'prov about our Yoga practice, hammocks & trampolines, and the next installment of Air Bud.

Improv starts around 12:00.

Erin, Sean, and Waleed host a hilarious improvised podcast called Sitcom D&D where each week they improvise a new sitcom format. Check it out here.

You can also catch Sean, Erin, and Waleed doing live shows in LA by following @Wet.bus.LA on Instagram!

Performers:

Sean Coyle (@aSeanCoyle)

Erin Keif (@ErinKeif2)

Waleed Mansour (@mrwaleedmansour / @waleed.draws.things)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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The one and only TJ Jagodowski (TJ and Dave, Here's the Situation Podcast) returns to the pod to chat 'n 'prov about his new passion for magnet fishing, metal detecting, and coin shooting. Plus he gives his take on the best cup of joe in Chicago/globally!

Improv begins ~21:10

TJ Jagodowski (@tj_jago)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

TJ and Dave

I Think You Should Leave

Smiling Friends

Tim's Twitch Channel

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Improv is Dead favorites JPC (Hey Riddle Riddle, Billbuds) and Mike Brunlieb (Southside, Joe Pera Talks with You) join Dan and Tim to chat fire fighting, red light cameras, and getting away with murder.

Improv begins ~22:45

John Patrick Coan (@JPsoFLY)

Mike Brunlieb (Mike Brunlieb)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Hey Riddle Riddle Podcast

Billbuds Podcast

Virtual Spitballin'

Tim's Twitch Channel

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Special thank you to Adam Cauchi for editing this week's episode!

This week we're joined by the hilarious Jacqueline Felker and Becca Slack! We chat'n'prov about high school reunions, hyper local city planning, creepy teachers and more!

If you're in LA you can check out Becca's live show Hamsey, Hamsey and Hamsey at the The Elysian Theater! One of the funniest live shows around!

Performers:

Jacqueline Felker (@whatthefelk)

Becca Slack (@ohboybeccaslack)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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It's our first episode back in the New Year and we're flying solo as a duo! We decided to do something a little different based on improv pervert Matt. S's suggestion and do a scene based on what AI program ChatGPT had to offer. It's short and sweet, but filled with butter beer and wizarding treats! Dan also gives his AI hot take.

We are doing some LIVE improv this Wednesday, Jan 11 at The Yard Theater with podcast friends Man Dog Pod and Sitcom DND! Get a ticket and come check it out here!

Performers:

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner which means it's another month of loooooooove at Improv is Dead.

This week Dan and Time welcome Trent Dozier and Nia Demilio! They talk Nia's Covid exposure and Trent's contract tracing, the appropriate amount of garbage in the garbage bin, and smelling nice for mommy!

Performers:

Trent Dozier (@trent_dozier)

Nia Demilio (@nia_demilio)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Trent's 5 Plugs

1. @nia_demilio's Beach Boys playlists
2. The Tournament Podcast
3. I Love Improv Podcast
4. Comedy Town at Lyric Hyperion
5. FUDGE and Superhuman

Check out Tim's new Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/thirsttraptim !

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This week we're joined once again by Superhuman! They are an absolute delight as we chat'n'prov about New Year's Resolutions, Dry January, and Katie and Dan's favorite grocery - ALDI!

Super Human has been performing together since 2012 and recently launched Super Human Collective LLC - a corporate development training service that uses improv to teach everything from team-building and communication to leadership and public speaking skills.

You can learn more about Super Human Collective at www.wearesuperhumancollective.com

Performers:

Amber Walker (@amber.walker.pottery)

Mary Cait Walthall (@meercait)

Katie Klein (@kajklein)

Sarah Ashley (@Saashleyy)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Fan Favorites Laurel Krabacher and Lawrence Collerd are back to chat 'n 'prov about house hunting, child actors, and yards!

Laurel and Lawrence perform together as Cherry Street. Laurel is currently a member of the Second City ETC performing in her second revue.

Laurel Krabacher

Lawrence Collerd

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Laurel is currently performing in the Second City ETC's The Best Decision You've Ever Made

Lawrence recommends checking out a show at Logan Square Improv

Tim's Twitch Channel

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This week we get to welcome the very funny Rayna Caskey and Erin Uttich to the pod! We chat'n'prov about the best cancelled plans, desserts, and comfortable shirts!

Performers:

Rayna Caskey (@raynacaskey)(Instagram)

Erin Uttich (@euttich)(@liltootiesonly)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Thanks to Improv Pervert bradney for their episode opening scene suggestion of:

Niche farmer's market stand no one asked for.

This week we chat'n'prov about Dan's new ember mug, self gifting, and stinky old friends first night out.

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Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns (Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo) stop by to chat 'n prov about Q Anon, failed marriages, and the eternal damnation of cucks. Plus Jorin gives a defense of The Snyder Cut.

Farrell, Louie, and Jorin were members of the legendary iO Harold team 'Revolver' and are currently all performers at CIC Theater (where Farrell serves as Artistic Director).

To learn more about CIC classes and shows visit: www.cictheater.com

To help CIC survive the pandemic, please consider donating to the theater's gofundme.

Farrell, Louie, and Jorin improvise every Thursday as The Princeton New Money Ass clowns over at CIC's twitch stream.

Performers:

Farrell Walsh (@FarrellWalsh)

Louie Saunders (@LouieSaunders) (H.u.h... Podcast)

Jorin Garguilo (@joringarguilo)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This episode - and all of it's glorious foley - was edited by our good friend Joe Gallagher. Thanks, Joe!

This week on the pod it's a Dan Whiteboy Summer and Tim's flexing his fit. The boys discuss Tim's new side hustle and newfound love of Facebook Marketplace. Dan shares a recommendation for a new Bruce Springsteen song that Tim refutes. And of course we're talking White Boy Summer and Tim's desperate attempts to copy Chet Hanks' binary style. Then it's time for some dystopian, time-traveling pod reviews!

Then Dan and Tim are joined by Gretchen Eng and Brad Pike to chat 'n prov about Gretchen's science-loving family, Brad gaining national attention for doxing his dad, and why Brad is never allowed to go skydiving.

Gretchen and Brad are members of one of iO's most reputable Harold teams - Devil's Daughter. Together they manage the Devil's Daughter network which includes podcasts, shows, and classes.

You can learn more about all of their offerings here: www.devilsdaughtercomedy.com

(Improv starts around 30:30)

Performers:

Gretchen Eng (@GretchenEng)

Brad Pike (@Brad_Pike)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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We're releasing this episode from behind the Patreon paywall!

We perform a scene requested by Patreon supporter @Worry!

Scene Request: "Some people right outside the meeting in Lord of the Rings where Frodo is given his quest and the Fellowship is formed who would join them on the quest but have other stuff going on."

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This week we have the former great Chicago team, now great LA team 'Wet Bus' (Erin Keif, Sean Coyle, and Waleed Mansour) joining us to chat'n'prov about R R R, bulking up at the gym, and Erin's workout routine.

Improv starts around 17:00.

Erin, Sean, and Waleed host a hilarious improvised podcast called Sitcom D&D where each week they improvise a new sitcom format. Check it out here.

You can also catch Sean, Erin, and Waleed doing live shows in LA by following @Wet.bus.LA on Instagram!

Performers:

Sean Coyle (@aSeanCoyle)

Erin Keif (@ErinKeif2)

Waleed Mansour (@mrwaleedmansour / @waleed.draws.things)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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We're back and we're kicking off Season 3 with two of our very favorite people in the whole world Laurence Collerd and Laurel Krabacher! We chat'n'prov about a belated Halloween, the weather, and upgrading your Tmobile plan to Verizon.

You can catch Lawrence weekly at The Annoyance theater with his team Downpour opening for the incredibly talented and Improv is Dead alums, Superhuman!

Check out Laurel Wednesday-Sunday at Second City Chicago in the ETC show Great Altercations

Listen to Whitmer Thomas on Spotify

Performers:

Laurence Collerd (@lawrencecollerd)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This week, Tim and Dan are joined by the fantastic improv team Downpour (Ollie Hobson, Claire Favret, Lawrence Collerd, and Hailey Palmer). They chat 'n prov about personal finance, budgeting, and mysterious grandparents.

Downpour performs every Wednesday at the Annoyance Theater in Chicago (opening for the incredibly talented and Improv is Dead alums, Superhuman).

Performers:

Ollie Hobson (@ollieyourdreams)

Claire Favret (@clairefavs)

Laurence Collerd (@lawrencecollerd)

Hailey Palmer (@miss_hap_)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Hot Recs!

Color for Colors album by Ollie Hobson

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Lindsey Smith Worsley, Greg Worsley, and Dr. Ron Harvey join Dan to chat'n'prov about white noise, eye pillows, and the poor man's patent!

Lindsey plays weekly with Bag of Bones every Tuesday at 8PM at the Annoyance theater. You can learn more or buy tickets here: https://www.theannoyance.com/show/Bag-of-Bones

Improv begins around 16:15

Performers:

Lindsey Smith (@LindseySmithWorsley)

Greg Worsley (@BestoftheWorsley)

Dr. Ron Harvey (@harvatronics)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Super Human (Amber Walker, Mary Cait Walthall, Katie Klein, and Sarah Ashley) join Dan and Tim to chat 'n 'prov about their new business venture, pragmatic proposals, and warm sushi.

Super Human has been performing together since 2012 and recently launched Super Human Collective LLC - a corporate development training service that uses improv to teach everything from team-building and communication to leadership and public speaking skills.

You can learn more about Super Human Collective at www.wearesuperhumancollective.com

Performers:

Amber Walker (@amber.walker.pottery)

Mary Cait Walthall (@meercait)

Katie Klein (@kajklein)

Sarah Ashley (@Saashleyy)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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"What's your morning routine?"

This week's episode proves that hard work and planning are for suckers. Embrace chaos and live the vida loca baby!

Want to jump to the action? Improv begins at [09:50]

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Guest: Kyle Bethea

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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Jonah Cooper stops by to join Tim and Dan in a bonus episode scene request. Thanks to Dan Fess from the Discord for this week scene request! Dan's suggestion:

"Guy who thinks they should reboot King of Queens."

Performers:

Jonah Cooper (@Jonahformayor)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

This episode was one of our weekly bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon subscribers.

The boys are back together for the new year and not without some holiday sniffles. We chat'n'prov about what we've got on the docket for 2025, chia seeds, healthcare, and feeding a cartoon squirrel.

Thanks to improv pervert Vike for our opening scene request of:

Your friend became slightly more annoying after he listened to that podcast about how to dominate the conversation.

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Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

It's a special BONUS episode with John Patrick Coan! JPC is a co-host of the popular Hey Riddle Riddle podcast and the new Billbuds podcast.

We're releasing this episode from behind the paywall to give you a taste of the Improv is Dead Patreon! Head on over to www.patreon.com/improvisdead and become a certified Improv Pervert. For $5 a month you'll receive weekly bonus episodes like this one, extended versions of our main feed episodes, and access to our discord!

Performers:

JPC (@JPsoFLY)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Holly Laurent and Greg Hess join Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about nude supermodels, skate parks, and being "Michigan hot".

Holly and Greg have improvised at just about every major improv theater in the country including UCB, iO, and Second City. Together they cohost the hilarious MEGA podcast.

Performers:

Holly Laurent (@laurentholly)

Greg Hess (@heygreghess)

MEGA Podcast (@megathepodcast)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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February is our Month of Love! Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden join Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about their isolated retreat to Northern Michigan, StarKid's most recent production, and Firebringer going viral on TikTok.

Meredith and Brian are members of StarKid productions. They host a weekly children's astronomy podcast called REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids and Meredith recently worked on an educational web series for the Adler Planetarium called Wow! Signal

Performers:

Meredith Stepien (@ghostydiddy)

Brian Holden (@Brian_Holden)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This week, Waleed, Rayna, and Hailey stop by to chat n' prov about meeting each other during their freshman year at Michigan, performing a dance sketch warning about the dangers of college drinking, and the D.A.R.E. program.

Waleed, Rayna, and Hailey are all members of one of Chicago's best improv teams, Wet Bus. They perform a twice-monthly show on Twitch which can be viewed at their Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/wet_bus

Improv set begins around 26:00

Performers:

Waleed Mansour (@mrwaleedmansour / @waleed.draws.things)

Rayna Caskey (@raynacaskey)

Hailey Palmer (@miss_hap_)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This week Brett Lyons and Damian stop by to talk about Shoe Heads (junkies) and summer style. FYI this improv set is NSFW, but when are they ever? Malls, snakes, and Russian spies await you!

Performers:

Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)

Brett Lyons (@scbrettlyons)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This week we're joined once again by Superhuman! They are an absolute delight as we chat'n'prov about Virtual Improv, class reunions, and the spirit world!

Super Human has been performing together since 2012 and recently launched Super Human Collective LLC - a corporate development training service that uses improv to teach everything from team-building and communication to leadership and public speaking skills.

You can learn more about Super Human Collective at www.wearesuperhumancollective.com

Performers:

Amber Walker (@amber.walker.pottery)

Mary Cait Walthall (@meercait)

Katie Klein (@kajklein)

Sarah Ashley (@Saashleyy)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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JPC and Damian Anaya are back on the pod this week to chat'n'prov about the best spots to leave delivery, dog eulogies, and the Gaps in store credit policy.

JPC co-hosts the very funny and original podcast Hey Riddle Riddle that drops new weekly episode every Wednesday. You can also catch him on his new podcast Bill Buds, breaking down some of his favorite pop chart albums.

Performers:

JPC (@JPsoFly)

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Lily Sullivan (Comedy Bang Bang, I Think You Should Leave) and Kyle Bethea join Dan to chat'n'prov about pets, South Carolina, and Kyle's ignorant blindspots.

Check out Lily's podcast Going Deep, featuring some of the funniest improvisers in the country "going deep" with America's most acclaimed couples therapist, Diana Deep. You can listen to all twelve episodes here: https://www.stitcher.com/show/going-deep

Improv begins around 18:00

Performers:

Lily Sullivan (@LilyYily)

Kyle Bethea (@KyleBethea)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Mitra Jouhari joins Tim and Dan this week to chat 'n prov about production on the new season of Three Busy Debras, the Pacific Northwest, and pottery.

Mitra has written for such shows as Big Mouth, Miracle Workers, High Maintenance, and The President Show. As a performer she's acted in many shows including Big Mouth, Search Party, and Broad City.

She's one of the co-creators and stars of Three Busy Debras.

Mitra is also the cohost of the popular Urgent Care podcast.

Improv set begins around 31:30.

Performers:

Mitra Jouhari (@mitrajouhari)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns (Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo) stop by to chat 'n prov about Hardee's vs. Carl's Junior, indoor putting greens, and accidental murder suicides.

Farrell, Louie, and Jorin were members of the legendary iO Harold team 'Revolver' and are currently all performers at CIC Theater (where Farrell serves as Artistic Director).

To learn more about CIC classes and shows visit: www.cictheater.com

Farrell, Louie, and Jorin improvise as The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns every Wednesday at 8PM at Finley Dunnes (3458 N Lincoln Ave) in Chicago.

Performers:

Farrell Walsh (@FarrellWalsh)

Louie Saunders (@LouieSaunders) (H.u.h... Podcast)

Jorin Garguilo (@joringarguilo) (Beyond The Veil of Sleep Podcast)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This episode - and all of it's glorious foley - was edited by our good friend Joe Gallagher. Thanks, Joe!

Another years worth of Improv is Dead comes to a close and we've had some incredibly funny episodes and guest join us this year. We hope you'll enjoy some of our favorites slapped together here for your audial enjoyment.

We have the episodes listed below if you feel so inclined to go back and listen to the full sets again or for the first time! We hope you all have a great New Year and thank you so much for listening to Improv is Dead ya Pervs!

1. ConAir (w/ Kyle Bethea and Becca Slack)
2. Lazy Susan
3. Double Jeopardy (w/ Erin Keif and Adal Rafai)
4. The Hims Family
5. Rise of the Math Magician (w/ Bill Stern and Tim Lamphier)
6. Wheel of Misfortune (w/ Kyle Bethea)
7. Jamaican Bane (w/ JPC and Brett Lyons)
8. Pass the Dookie to the Left Hand Side (w/ Amir Khan and Shand Thomas)
9. Trapped with Frankstein's Ex-Wifes Husband
10. Hotel Killafornia

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Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

This week Tim and Dan keep it short at the top and long on the sides!

We chat'n'prov with Kennedy Baldwin and Jonah Cooper about local emo bands, food rivalries, and the dangers of getting your tongue pierced.

Performers:

Kennedy Baldwin (@KendyBaldy)

Jonah Cooper (@Jonahformayor) (T-Shirts)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This week's episode is a fresh hot scene request from Patreon member Rainey Flemming!

"Bad time to be on Cash Cab." 

Performers:

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Damian Anaya and Kyle Bethea join Dan to chat'n'prov about luxury car accidents, steamy college applications and jealous AIs.

Performers:

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Kyle Bethea (@KyleBethea)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Back for Season 3 are two of our very favorites, Damian Anaya and JPC of Hey Riddle Riddle and Bill Buds! We chat'n'prov about adoptin' puppies, Italian dining, and the downfall of society thanks to AI.

You can see Damian at The iO Theater in Chicago for his show Your Fucked up Relationships.

Catch JPC Saturdays at The iO Theater with Whirled News Tonights. Listen to JPC on Hey Riddle Riddle and Bill Buds.

Performers:

Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)

JPC (@JPSoFly)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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JPC joins Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about roommate drama, JPC's hat collection, and the dangers of Twitch streaming.

JPC is a co-host of the popular Hey Riddle Riddle podcast and the new Billbuds podcast.

Performers:

JPC (@JPsoFLY)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This week we've got an all-star crew to help us get our prov on as we welcome Ryan Haney, Amir Khan, and Max Knoblach to the show! We chat'n'prov about Youtube Tutorials, beach side cereal restaurants, and possibly one of the craziest opening stories we've ever had!

You can catch Max on Seasons 1 and 2 of Russian Doll now streaming on Netflix! Catch Amir and Ryan live if you're an NYC local or streaming at www.Raaatscraps.com. You can listen to Amir's podcast Honey Baby Sweetie Love here!

This week's episode was edited by Joe Gallagher. Check him out at jgallagherphoto.com

Tim's Twitch Channel

Ryan Haney (@Ryan_Haney)

Amir Khan (@AmirKhanStuff)

Max Knoblach (@MaxKnoblauch)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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Mike Brunlieb (SAND, Joe Pera Talks With You, Southside, and pretty much every show that shoots in Chicago and needs a disheveled maniac) joins Tim and Dan to chat ‘n ‘prov about being a new dad, Mike's new teaching gig, and why only the purest love results in the most irrational anger.

Mike Brunlieb is an improviser and actor in Chicago. He helps host the weekly show Spitballin' which was a stable of the Chicago comedy scene for a better part of a decade and is currently live-streaming Virtual Spitballin' during the pandemic. You can check that out here.

Performers:

Mike Brunlieb (@mbrunlieb)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Improv set begins around 19:15.

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Erin joins Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about lovers' quarrels, dating apps, and Hooters apps.

Erin is a co-host of the popular Hey Riddle Riddle podcast and co-creator of the Welcome Back web series.

Performers:

Erin Keif (@ErinKeif2)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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FUDGE! Damian Anaya joins Tim and Dan for another FUDGE episode of Improv is Dead!

They chat ‘n ‘prov about Damian's autumn drive to Buffalo, Haunted Houses, and the first time Dan heard his dad say the F-word.  

Damian, Tim, and Dan have played together for years as FUDGE. Their three-year run at iO Chicago cost Tim ~$38,000 in Jameson bar tabs.

Performers:

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This week we're join by Damian Anaya and Jon Matteson! We chat'n'prov about streaming, NFT's, and being your absolute true self.

Jon is a jack of all trades and all around super talent you can you follow on Tiktok, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and Twitter! He's streaming weekly and posting comedy videos on the regular. See him live at The Yard Theater on April 17th!

Performers:

Jon Matteson (See Above)

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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This weeks holiday opening scene request of "Mall Santa gets weirdly political" comes to us from Certified Sicko HowDoesThePiggyEat!

It's out Holiday Spooktacular 2024 and we have on one of our all time favorite guests and truly hilarious talent Erin Keif! We chat'n'prov about what Santa has in store for us this year, new American Girl Dolls and what to do if your computer starts talking to you.

Listen to Erin on her wildly popular podcast Hey Riddle Riddle and make sure to go see her live in LA at her show Quality Time at Lyric Hyperion.

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Performers:

Guest: Erin Keif

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

Dan and Tim are taking off the month of July to prep for season 2, so this week we're releasing one of our favorite eps from behind the paywall!

Mike Brunlieb, Emma Pope, and Lindsey Smith improvise off of the suggestion "Second Life".

Improv is Dead returns with Season 2 on Tuesday, August 3rd! Brand new episodes every Tuesday.

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We complied a collection of our top listener-requested scenes from 2020!

In the episode, Dan and Tim recap some of Improv is Dead's 2020 highlights in our New Year's Spooktacular! All scenes were requested by listeners and feature some of our favorite moments from the show.

Scenes are listed below with time stamps:

Cheesies (w/ Superhuman) (9:52)

Wedgie Tutorial (w/ Trumane Alston and Kyle Bethea) (18:06)

Vegas Buffet (w/ TJ Jagodowski) (29:45)

evan911 (w/ John Patrick Coan) (36:07)

Haunted House (w/ Shadee Vossoughi and Damian Anaya) (43:20)

Home Shopping Accident (Patreon Ep w/ Eli Mandel) (50:10)

Louie Chestnut and His Stupid Hog (w/ Erin Keif) (57:03)

Hamstring PT - (w/ Damon Royster and Phylicia McLeod) (1:03:19)

Lazy River (w/ Holly Laurent and Greg Hess) (1:11:33)

Doug Gut (w/ FUDGE) (1:16:22)

Other top requested 2020 not included in this episode:

Dr. Evil Coworker (w/ Shadee Vossoughi and Damian Anaya)

Wedding Escape Plan (w/ Ryan Creamer and Max Knoblauch)

Halloween Party (w/ Bag of Bones)

Patreon - 'The Meg' Facebook (w/ FUDGE)

Patreon - Shit Talking Funeral (w/ Tim and Dan)

Patreon - Cold Feet (w/ Emma Pope and Lindsey Smith)

Patreon - Hot Air Balloon Proposal (w/ Max Knoblauch)

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Trumane and Kyle join Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about NYC sweat glands, Florida vacations, and wedgie fails.

Truman and Kyle are Chicago-based performers.

Performers:

Trumane Alston (@theonlytrumane)

Kyle Bethea (@kylebethea)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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