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George Awad--Co-producer of the Asheville Improv Festival!!
If This Is True with Chris Hall
04/23/25 • 26 min
As everyone knows, last fall the Western North Carolina region suffered the most devastating flooding in a century. The beautiful place we call home was forever scarred and changed. But true to form, this region had each other’s backs and staged quite an incredible comeback. While some areas are still damaged, we by all means welcome the world back to the Appalachian mountains you know and we love!
Everything you were excited about in October 2024 will be back this time around including:
4 NIGHTS, 4 VENUES, 11 SHOWS, 6 HEADLINERS, 11 WORKSHOPS, 40+ IMPROV COMEDY TEAMS FROM AROUND THE USA
George Awad is the producer of the Asheville Improv Festival and creative director of Double Dip Productions in Asheville, NC.
Double Dip is the production company for four monthly improv shows in the Asheville area. Asheville has become a hotbed of improvisation recently.
For more information on the festival, go to doubledipproductions.com on the World Wide Web, or @ashevilleimprovfest on Instagram!
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Michael Smith, MD--Doctor Teaching Colleagues The Healing Power of Improv!!
If This Is True with Chris Hall
09/22/24 • 28 min
After med school at Creighton and residency at Tulane, Mike began his medical career, finding that he, and other colleagues, had issues communicating with patients and each other. In 2014, Mike began taking Level 1 improv classes, as they were a present from his wife.. Realizing early on that the skills learned through improv could help him as a hospitalist, Mike began implementing them at work. The result was more enjoyable work, better interactions with patients, and more effective teaching.
Mike will be performing with his group Dad Jokes at the Omaha Comedy Festival September 26-29. Tickets and information can be found here: www.omahacomedyfest.com.
See Mike there, and listen to him here!
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Patrick Zmina--Jack of all trades and Improviser Looking for Flashes of Brilliance!
If This Is True with Chris Hall
11/22/24 • 26 min
Patrick Zmina is a mainstay on the Imposters Theater stage in Cleveland. He is a musician, former cancer biologist, and a current software developer. He is constantly chasing flashes of brilliance wherever he can find them, from rock climbing to gaming to cooking. You can catch him on Improv Game Night and Comedy Court every month at Imposters Theater.
Learn more about his philosophy on life and more on this episode!!
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Jon Wurster
If This Is True with Chris Hall
02/15/23 • 44 min
If This Is True has the distinct privilege of welcoming Jon Wurster to the show! Jon is the drummer for Superchunk, the Mountain Goats, and the Bob Mould Band. Did you know he has also played with the Pretenders, R.E.M., the Buzzcocks and the New Pornographers?
Jon also has a burgeoning comedy career working with his partner Tom Scharpling on the Best Show. His #mynewworstfriend on Instagram is also the best scavenger hunt on the internet. If you know, you know.
Please, do yourself a favor and give it a listen!
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Asif Khan
If This Is True with Chris Hall
01/15/23 • 52 min
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Jeff Scherer
If This Is True with Chris Hall
10/15/22 • 28 min
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Brynna Ogletree--Ad Guru, Storytteller and Musician Extraordinaire!
If This Is True with Chris Hall
09/15/24 • 41 min
Brynna is a multidisciplinary artist (writing, photography, fine art, singer, composer, musician) who has spent the last 30 years working in advertising. She has worked for massive brands and conglomerates, like Coca-Cola, American Airlines, PepsiCo, Hilton and Hyatt companies (etc.), while spending her remaining free time raising a daughter and creating pieces that matter.
This was a really touching episode as she put me on the hot seat and became the interviewer. Great back and forth! Give it a listen!
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Mark Riccadonna--Actor, Comedian and Youngstown Guy!
If This Is True with Chris Hall
09/01/24 • 38 min
Let me introduce you to Mark Riccadonna. Mark is known for his roles in the TV Series, Checked Out. The movies, Days of Power and Gail’s New Boyfriend. He has toured globally, playing theatres, clubs, with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment (which landed him his Travel Column "Dad Trippin" in Today's Man Magazine. Mark has served as a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update). He has performed on such diverse shows as Monsters of Rock Cruise, Disney Cruise Lines, Fox's Laughs, Red Eye, and Live at Gotham. Mark broadcasts on podcasts like Drinks, Jokes ’n Storytelling and Two Guys Comedy with Tom Briscoe
Check out his work at markriccadonna.com and listen here!
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Abby Sher--Astounding Improviser and Prolific Author!!
If This Is True with Chris Hall
11/01/24 • 32 min
Let me introduce you to Abby Sher! She has written and performed at The Second City, Upright Citizen’s Brigade, HBO, Nick Jr. and NPR.
Abby has written six books including:
- Miss You Love You Hate You Bye
- All the Ways the World Can End
- Breaking Free: True Stories of Girls Who Escaped Modern Slavery
- Amen, Amen, Amen: Memoir of a Girl Who Couldn't Stop Praying
- Kissing Snowflakes,
- Sanctuary
- Solis, which is upcoming
Her essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Self, Jane and Elle. One of them was adapted for the television series Modern Love.
Don't miss this one!!
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BJ Lange--Improviser, Medic, Pilot, Advocate and All-Around Great Guy!
If This Is True with Chris Hall
06/15/24 • 40 min
BJ Lange currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is actively involved in the improv community as both performer in various groups, including his two-man comedy duo, Tacklebox Improv, and instructor, at The Improv Trick, 3-2-1 Acting Studios, and The Second City Hollywood, where he leads the Improv for Veterans Program. BJ also teaches at the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts Acting Conservatory and coaches the high school’s Improv Club.
BJ completed several improv programs, including iO West (formerly improvOlympic West) and Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre LA. He is a graduate of The Second City Hollywood Conservatory additionally completing the long form improv and musical improv programs. He has also studied at The Groundlings School. Naturally, this background in theatre performance, voiceover, and improv has been invaluable as BJ has moved into hosting duties for both live and televised events, including Maxim’s Spring Break in Panama City Beach, GameRiot for MTV2, X-Games BMX Jams, LG National Texting Championship, Mobile World Cup, and the Simon D Tour Live! presented by ABC Family.
Two-time testicular cancer survivor BJ’s passions outside of “Yes, and”-ing, include beatboxing, riding motorcycles, aviation, barbecuing, and extensive volunteer work. A retired USAF Reserve medic and pilot, BJ proudly volunteers as a Public Affairs Officer for the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.
Finding a way to combine his passion for performing with his devotion to service, BJ is an athlete, mentor, and ambassador in the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, serving also as a comedy coach teaching improv as part of the resiliency programs. He is a member of the Veterans of Comedy, Veterans in Media & Entertainment, and the American Legion, and a cast member of DIAVOLO Dance Theatre’s Veterans Project, which recently performed at the Kennedy Center.
You don't want to miss this one! Check it out!
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How many episodes does If This Is True with Chris Hall have?
If This Is True with Chris Hall currently has 99 episodes available.
What topics does If This Is True with Chris Hall cover?
The podcast is about Music, Writing, Improv, Storytelling, Comedy, Podcasts, Arts, Performing Arts and Sketch Comedy.
What is the most popular episode on If This Is True with Chris Hall?
The episode title 'Doug Shaw--Applied Skills Improviser and Mathematician!!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on If This Is True with Chris Hall?
The average episode length on If This Is True with Chris Hall is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of If This Is True with Chris Hall released?
Episodes of If This Is True with Chris Hall are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of If This Is True with Chris Hall?
The first episode of If This Is True with Chris Hall was released on Oct 1, 2022.
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