Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

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The Improv Obsession Podcast is the ideal place to hear fun and thoughtful improv discussion. Your host Stephen Perlstein brings you new guests from the improvisation community to have an enlightening talk about improv comedy.

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37: Erin Whitehead

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

02/24/13 • 86 min

Erin Whitehead is on the show! She's a hilarious improviser who you may know from her UCBLA harold team Kid Grift, and you may remember THEM as all coming the podcast together for episode 26. Erin and I chat about gaining confidence after being in a rut. Erin talks about being honest in her improv. And, the best part, Erin and I hug. You get to hear that. LOL. Also, donations welcomed at ImprovObsession.com. Listen. Rate. Subscribe. Enjoy.

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1: Dominic Diekres

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

10/29/11 • 33 min

Here’s the PREMIERE episode of the Improv Obsession Podcast. I talk with Dominic Dierkes who you know from Derrick Comedy, and their awesome feature film Mystery Team. You can see him do improv every Sunday at 11:00 PM at UCBLA with his team Shitty Jobs. And, you can also go to a recording of his podcast, The Anytime Show, to get updates on that and other general hilarity, check out his twitter at @DominicDierkes. Don’t forget to watch Allen Gregory, which Dierkes is now a staff writer for. I got to see a screening of the pilot of Allen Gregory before it aired and it was awesome.

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76. Dave Theune & Doing Comedy On Your Own Terms

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

07/19/17 • 89 min

We’re back! 2017! Will this be the only podcast I record all year? Who knows! Today on the show, it’s Dave Theune. Los Angeles improvisers may know Dave from the legendary Bangarang, or Sassy Bluff, or Midbest, or his run with Bonafide on Maude Night. And, all the TV watchers may have seen dave on Brooklyn 99, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michael Bolton’s Big Sexy Valentine’s Day Special, or in 1000 commercials. Dave flips the script on me today, and starts asking me questions. And in turn, I divulge too much information about my life and this podcast. But, not before taking a second to have Dave talk to me about straight manning, and doing comedy on your own terms. Plus, we talk a bit about Dave’s personal journey in improv, and the merits of short form improv, which Dave wants you to know, he loves.

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48: Mary Holland

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

06/24/13 • 86 min

Mary Holland is on the show! You know her from John Velvet, Fiddler’s Green, Lord Willin’, and New Money. Mary talks to me about the first thing she thinks of when starting a scene and how it helps her build a world. We also talk about the Johnny Meeks mantra Por Las Buanas. And, Mary simulates breaking up with me. It hurts. All that and more!

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26: Kid Grift

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

10/21/12 • 91 min

Kid Grift is on the show. THE WHOLE KID GRIFT. Mike Carlson, Anthony Gioe, Matt Newell, Zach Reino, Richie Root, Jason Sheridan, Marissa Strickland and Erin Whitehead. This episode is packed with people. These guys are so sweet and you instantly get why they're such an awesome team because they really love each other... And I love them. Subscribe. Rate. Comment. Enjoy!

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52: Matt Walsh

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

08/05/13 • 43 min

Matt Walsh is on the show! You know him as one of the founders of Upright Citizens Brigade, as well as from Assscat, and he's in like 100 movies. Matt and I talk extensively about heightening. Andl we discuss how to move beyond the basics in improv into the more advanced levels. It's pretty fantastic! Rate. Subscribe. Comment. Enjoy. Be excellent to each other, golden age of improv, happy improvising!

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2: Alex Berg

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

11/05/11 • 70 min

Hiarious improvisor Alex Berg comes on and talks all kinds of cool stuff. Did you know his three man improv team Convoy has never had a coach? You know him from his UCB Los Angeles teams Convoy and Sentimental Lady. You may have also read his Tumblr where he improvises with Cleverbot, Berg and Bot. ALSO, New intro music by Crystal Friedman. Hope you enjoy. Ok love you, bye.

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15: Matt Besser

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

04/29/12 • 76 min

Matt Besser, Member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, Assscat, Improv4Humans, Freak Dance is on the show. Matt and I break down a few improv terms, talk a little bit about Del Close, have a long weird pause. He also tells me why I shouldn’t listen to Improv 4 Humans like I do... Shit. Go see Freak Dance. Subscribe, rate, comment, enjoy.

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16: Casey Feigh

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05/07/12 • 70 min

Casey Feigh is on the show! Casey’s the one of the hosts of Crashbar Improv, he’s a Harold Team performer on John Velvet, he’s a hip hop Improviser on Hip Hop Penguin, and he’s the co-host of the UCBLA Podcast. We talk a little bit about participating in improv jams, about the awesomeness that is the harold. Casey also talks to me a little bit about his new team that is performing the Documentary and he breaks down why you’re gonna want to be at the LA Indie Improv Festival. Also, someone called in with a question about smoking weed, so everyone wins. Subscribe, rate, comment, enjoy.

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21: Dan Oster

Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better

07/29/12 • 65 min

DAN OSTER is on the show. He’s the first guest I’ve ever had who’s not mostly a UCB performer. He’s a coach and a player over at The Improv Space in Westwood. He was a player at Boom Chicago and had a stint on MadTV. We talk a lot about organic improv, finding ways to connect at the top of scenes, and the light and dark of game. Also, his group Lost Moon Radio won Top of the Fringe for the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Oh man, I hope this episode gets a bunch of crazy feedback too. Subscribe. Rate. Comment. Enjoy.

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