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This week on the pod we're joined by Lauren Frost and Erin Washington of Birdlady who you can see Wednesday nights at the iO Theater for the free show! We chat'n'prov about new fun holidays, college improv, and a timid Bill Burr.

Performers:

Guests: Lauren Frost and Erin Washington (Lerin)

Hosts: Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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This week on the pod Tim is joined by Caroline Cotter and Shand Thomas to chat'n'prov a bit about ADHD, speed cubing, and if your can love a nut with a nut allergy.

Listen to Caroline's Podcast Stinkers!

Performers:

Guests: Caroline Cotter and Shand Thomas

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What is one bad habit you were able to kick?"

Plugs

Listen to Erin and Adal (along with Improv Pervert JPC) on Hey Riddle Riddle

Check out the Word Association with Adal, Brett, and Rob

Performers:

Guests: Adal Rifai & Erin Keif

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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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

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)

This episode was edited by our good friend Joe Gallagher. Thanks, Joe!

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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)

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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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JPC of Hey Riddle Riddle is back! We chat'n'prov about adoptin' puppies, Italian dining, and the downfall of society thanks to AI.

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!

Plugs

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

Performers

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)

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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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"Do you have any Golden Rules in your household?"

Performers:

Guests: Annie Donley & Jo Scott (Mom Stomp Pod)

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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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!

Performers:

Jon Matteson (See Above)

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

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

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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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"What's your best story involving a body of water?"

This weeks episode is sponsored by the new film from Johnny Antonini.

Follow the film @TheLifeGuardsMovie on Instagram. Find out more about the film and see the trailer at www.thelifeguardsmovie.com

Performers:

Dumb John - Steven Plock, Linda Orr, and Mike Geraghty

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"Have you ever been caught in the act?"

Plugs:

Check out classes at CiC Theater if you're local to Chicago!

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

Guests: Farrel Walsh & Kyle Bethea

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"What's the closest you've come to being arrested without getting caught?"

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

Guests: Clare Ruddy & Ella Nagle

See Clare the first Friday of every month at Super Club!

See Ella around town with Women in Stem

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"What's a small thing you do that you love when the seasons change?

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

Guests: Mike Brunlieb & Lindsey Smith

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This week we get a little improv philosophical with a missed questions from our Patreon Mailbag from friend of the pod Steve P and then we take it easy and simple with a great prompt from Improv Pervert Jaime M who wanted to know "Your favorite book as a kid".

CiC Class Info

Performers:

Louie Saunders

Jorin Garguilo

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"You have been cryogenically frozen for 100 years, what would be the first thing you'd want to know after waking?"

PLUGS

Holy Shit Improv and on Instagram

BANGARANG

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

Guests: Casey Feigh & Dave Theune)

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"Have you ever been scammed?"

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

Guests: Kyle Bethea & Becca Slack

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"What are attempts you've made at asking someone out that didn't work?"

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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This week we're joined by funny couple Meaghan Strickland and Tim Lamphier to chat'n'prov about competitive rec league basketball.

Performers:

Meaghan Strickland and Tim Lamphier

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor: Joe Gallagher

Producer: Matthew Williams

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On today's episode we explore the question - "What one rule would you add to a sport to make it better?"

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Guests: Brett Lyons & John Patrick Coan

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"If you hadn't gotten into comedy, where would you be now?"

Plugs:

Sitcom DND

Waleed Draws Things

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Guests: Waleed Mansour & Elizabeth Andrews

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"Where do you find friends as an adult?"

Plugs

Check out Zeke with a Beak

Nick and Eli on TikTok

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Guests: Eli Mandel & Nick Mestad

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What are the silliest/dumbest/weirdest purchases you've ever made in your life, and how much did you spend on it?"

Plugs

Stinkers Podcast

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Guests: Caroline Cotter & Juliet Prather

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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On this week's episode we talk about the best Feng Shui for preventing a home break-in

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Guests: Amir Khan & Shand Thomas

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What's the worse dressed you've ever been for something?"

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Guests: Dan Lippert & Ryan Rosenberg

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"How would you prefer to be terminated from your job, and why?""

On this week's episode a new HR employee has to deliver some bad news, but things quickly get de-railed by the hot new game, "Animal Party!"

Performers:

Guests: Jorin Garguilo, Louie Saunders

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What was the most unsafe activity you did as a kid?"

On this week's episode we follow a young trio who stumble upon some "adult" reading material in the woods. It quickly proves to be too much for their innocent and fragile minds.

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What was the hardest time you laughed as a kid?"

This week's episode takes us into the teacher's lounge, where we hear the cautionary tale of Joe Blow - the man who lost it all to a Dyson Airblade.

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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The boys back in town! In this week's special episode we get to perform for you face-to-face, just like the good ol' days.

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"Would you want to hang out with someone who is exactly like you?"

This week we freak into action with long time good buddies Ollie Hobson and Lindsey Smith. We chat about if we can stand someone just like ourselves and then get nasty on some improvised zoom calls to the doctor.

Listen to Color for Colors!

Performers:

Guests: Ollie Hobson & Lindsey Smith

Hosts: Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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Enjoy a little taste of what we do on the Patreon bonus episodes as we get back up and running after the Holidays.

Dan and Tim improvise to a scene suggestion from Improv Pervert Angus McLean

"Co-Workers Dad is at the Office"

Want to jump to the action? Improv begins at [03:12]

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What's the best compliment you've ever received?"

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"Have you ever been so drunk you blacked out?"

This week episode has everyone sharing their best stories about times where they were absolutely blitzed.

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"This week we discuss fancy French words and sandwich artistry."

Performers:

Guest: Jonah Cooper

Hosts: Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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We kick off with a lively discussion about everyone's Spotify Yearly Wrapped results, sharing our favorite tracks and surprising music trends of the year. Then, we shift gears and plunge into the heart of a captivating mystery set aboard an all-expenses-paid luxury cruise. Join us as we navigate through a sea of clues and suspense, uncovering the secrets hidden in the depths of this high-seas adventure!

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What conspiracy theory do you actually think is real?"

On this week's episode we put on our tinfoil hats and dive deep into our favorite cover-ups and secret agendas.

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"This week we the boys discuss space miners and bird jump scares"

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"Have you ever solved a crime?"

This week's episode follows a sting operation that turns into an action packed thrill ride. Be a true American hero and listen today!

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"What are some fun Halloween activities this year?"

On this week's episode, a discussion about extreme haunted houses leads to a story so epic that Marvel Studios might just call their lawyers.

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

Guest: Caroline Cotter

If you loved Caroline as much as we did, check out her Stinkers podcast!

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"What’s your favorite Halloween costume?"

This weeks discussion leads to a Halloween party that's down right groovy baby.

Performers:

Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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This week we're joined once again by the fantastically funny Princeton New Money Assclowns. We chat for a bit about what it's like to break up with a friend and then get into some serious trash specific improv.

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

Performers:

Guests: Jorin Garguilo, Louie Saunders, Farrell Walsh

Hosts: Tim Lyons, & Damian Anaya

Editor/Producer: Matthew Williams

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"Do you believe in spirits or the supernatural?"

This week we explore ghosts, ghouls, and sneaky little bathroom perverts.

Performers:

Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)

Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)

Dan White (@atdanwhite)

Editor/Producer:

Matthew Williams (@matthew.dubbs)