A riveting conversation with UCB founding member–Matt Besser.Matt is one of the world's best improvisers but also an actor, voice actor, stand-up comedian, writer, producer, teacher, coach, story teller and podcast host.If you're not familiar

Kaisa Kokko-Palmer

May 26th, 2021 1h 2m

Never a dull moment in this interview with world-class improviser Kaisa Kokko-Palmer.Kaisa Kokko is an improviser, director, teacher and communication skills instructor from Finland. Kaisa has studied improvisation (iO Chicago, under Keith Joh

Jordan Black

May 12th, 2021 53m 31s

A start-to-finish, thrilling interview with the mega talent, improviser/actor/writer Jordan Black.Jordan is an alum of The Groundlings, the Los Angeles-based improvisational and sketch comedy troupe and theater where he founded the long ru

Derek Flores

May 5th, 2021 1h 3m

In this episode, Jeff connects with the very funny and talented, New Zealand-based improviser Derek Flores.Derek has been an active entertainer for over 30 years, cutting his improv teeth at the Loose Moose Theatre under Keith Johnstone. Der

Susan Messing

Apr 27th, 2021 1h 4m

An incredible chat with the legendary Susan Messing. Susan, a leader in improv, has been at the forefront of it all since the mid 80s.Originally a graduate of the theatre program at Northwestern University, she went on to pursue improv in 1986

Amy Shostak

Apr 20th, 2021 55m 40s

A splendid chat with Vancouver-based improviser Amy Shostak. Amy is also a very inventive producer and one of the city's most in-demand educators.Amy started improvising with Edmonton’s Rapid Fire Theatre in 2002 where she served as the compan

Taz Van Rassel

Apr 13th, 2021 1h 7m

In this episode we return to Vancouver to catch up with Tasman Cody Van Rassel, most notably of The Sunday Service, a celebrated improv group he co-founded.Tasman (Taz) is a powerhouse improviser as well as actor, voice actor and teacher. He w

Carla Cackowski

Mar 16th, 2021 52m 24s

In a much anticipated interview, Jeff connects with Carla Cackowski. Carla is an LA-based improviser as well as teacher, writer, director and podcast personality.Carla has performed on the main stage of UCB (Harold & Maude teams) and has maint

Craig Cackowski

Mar 9th, 2021 48m 30s

An enthralling conversation with LA-based improv vet and Renaissance man Craig Cackowski. Craig is a well known comedic actor, featured regularly on series such as Community, Veep & Drunk History.Podcast credits include Spontaneation (with Pa

Rachael Mason

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h

Jeff has the most fun chatting with Rachael Mason of Chicago Improv Fame. Rachael is the program head of Advanced Improvisation at Second City. She also teaches at DePaul University, Columbia Chicago, the Harold Ramis Film School and her own wo

Garrick Paikai

Feb 15th, 2021 31m 51s

A heartwarming interview with Hawaiian improv superhero Garrick Paikai. Garrick is the Artistic Director of Oahu's On The Spot Theatre.In this exchange he recounts his improv journey, touching on all the influences and tools he collected along

Alyssa DiVirgilio & John Gebretatose

Feb 8th, 2021 48m 32s

A rare two-person interview with Minneapolis-based improvisers Alyssa DiVirgilio and John Gebretatose, members of Blackout Improv!In this whirlwind chit-chat, John & Alyssa talk about their beginnings in improv, their travels to Sweden as well

Will Hines

Feb 1st, 2021 52m 57s

A lovely conversation with improv comedy star Will Hines. Will is a actor/improviser/coach based out of LA. You know him from UCB where he performs and teaches regularly. He's done every improv podcast worth its salt (now including this one!) H

Veena Sood

Jan 25th, 2021 44m 43s

In this season's opener, Jeff chats to improv legend Veena Sood. Aside from being an accomplished, award winning actor, Veena has had a career in improv that has spanned several decades.She recounts her journey, having trained directly under K

Billy Merritt

May 27th, 2020 33m 4s

In the season finale, Jeff connects with UCB bigwig–Billy Merritt, co-author of the recent improv book "Pirate Robot Ninja" (with Will Hines). Billy chats about the early days of Upright Citizens Brigade–having been trained by all four of the f

Stacey Hallal

May 22nd, 2020 43m 22s

Jeff connects with Curious Comedy Theater founder, improviser and Portlander–Stacey Hallal. Stacey's shares her story of how she made her way through many random jobs, leading up to the formation of the theatre in 2008. Stacey also talks about

Mark Sutton

May 17th, 2020 33m 11s

Jeff has a conversation with improv heavyweight Mark Sutton. Mark is a Chicago-based performer, instructor and director. He's maybe most notable for his co-founding of the Annoyance Theatre. In addition to this, Mark is the Learning Designer an

Denise Jones

Apr 1st, 2020 29m 17s

Jeff chats with improviser, actor, writer, director and teacher–Denise Jones. Denise is a powerhouse performer and can be seen regularly in Vancouver, touring with the Comic Strippers or playing in her show "The Love of Your Life: An Improvised

Michael Teigan

Mar 31st, 2020 29m 2s

In this interview with veteran improviser and famous patient Michael Teigen, Michael tells Jeff the selfless story of his kidney donation. They eventually get around to discussing improv and acting, how the two relate and Michael gives real pra

Daniel Chai

Mar 24th, 2020 30m 58s

Jeff chats with improviser, actor, writer, format creator and producer–Daniel Chai. Daniel shares his improv journey and includes some wonderful tips for those folks who are keen on starting or producing their own shows. Find Daniel with The F

Brian Anderson

Mar 18th, 2020 29m

A chat with the brilliant improviser, actor, director, show creator, magician and science guy—Brian Anderson. Brian covers his journey from being a university computer science wiz kid to a star performer. He sheds pearls of wisdom and encourag

Denalda Williams

Mar 10th, 2020 32m 12s

Jeff catches up with Vancouver improv legend and actor, Denalda "Denny" Williams. Denny takes us through the early days of the Vancouver improv scene. She also recounts her experiences in acting and her TV appearance on "Whose Line Is It Anyway

Pearce Visser

Feb 4th, 2020 30m 56s

Jeff chats with Vancouver improviser and instructor–Pearce Visser.Pearce is a co-founder of Queerprov and a core member of the touring group–the Comic Strippers.Tap into Pearce's vast knowledge of improv, acting and mixology.---Monkey's Lun

Lauren McGibbon

Dec 11th, 2019 35m 14s

Jeff catches up the very talented actor, improviser, stand-up comedian and sketch writer/performer. She recounts her journey through all of these disciplines and imparts advice for newcomers to the industry. Pay attention!

Rob Norman

Dec 8th, 2019 24m 45s

Jeff catches up with the acclaimed writer, director, actor, improviser, Torontonian and podcast host–Rob Norman. Rob performs and teaches at Second City and the Assembly. You may also know him from The Backline podcast and CBC's Personal Best.