Whole World Improv Theatre - The Podcast

Everybody’s a little bit off

We’re back for another season! This season Chip and John learn all about the different characters that our company members have created. We’ll have in depth interviews with interesting, eccentric, and some would say downright bizarre people. This week we meet Misty Mudflaps-Snyder, a gas station manager from Blue Ridge and Tabatha Grayweather, an off-off-off-off Broadway actress with many one woman shows.

Katie Janness: One Year Later

A year ago there was a death in the Whole World Improv family. We mark this grim milestone by replaying a memorial episode in her honor.

Be a Utility Player

Get ready for an action packed episode! It's the season finale, part three of the Tanya takeover, and our 50th episode. And we celebrate by bringing John's reign of hubris to an end! This time Tanya Wagner guest hosts with Chip as they finally turn the tables on him. Chip and Tanya find out how John got into theater, into the Army, and most importantly, being a Father. Plus, how standup led him to Whole World and the sage advice he passes on from a dear friend. And parasites, lots and lots of parasites.

A View from the Top

She's back for another takeover! Tanya Wagner joins John as a guest host to - yet again - turn the tables on Chip! Tanya and John talk to Chip about the role of the Artistic Director. What does the job entail, how has it changed in 20 years, and what does the future hold. We find out what an Artistic Director looks for in actors progressing from students, to apprentices, and then to Main Stage. Plus his number one rule when a show ends. (Hint: All shows end at Wine-Thirty).

Immerse Yourself

This week Chip and John are joined by main stage actor and Associate Director David Owen. David tells us about meandering through life before finding his calling on the stage. He also talks about balancing the responsibilities of management and giving great advice on what you don't want to do. All that plus weird customers in restaurants, playing with toys from the 90's over Zoom, and how to bounce back from your worst scene ever.

Do Your Homework

Guest Host Paige Crawford is back with John as we meet Mario Mendez. Mario takes us from the improv scene in Las Vegas to not really being sure of this place called "Atlanta".  How he leveraged his mad post-production skills to upgrade Whole World's tech and streaming improv. Mario also teaches us about the differences between scripted theatre and improv as well as themed improv shows.

Leave it at the Door

Chip and John are joined by frequent guest and sometime co-host Monish Tyagi. Monish talks about makings films in high school and the early days of YouTube. Also, the importance of being part of the show and the community of Whole World Improv Theatre. Plus, his advice for beginners and how to finish movies while simultaneously screening them.

Chip Hates Me!

Well, Chip doesn't really hate our guest this week, we just love a running gag. Erin Cheak joins Chip and John to talk about dancing, improv classes on the Alabama border, and her favorite puzzles growing up. Plus, how she honed her sarcasm, her first experience as an MC, and that one time where we had to recast a dead body.

Sometimes They’re Subtlety Strange

This week and Guest Host Paige Crawford meet with the super talented improv actor and musician Connelly Crowe. Connelly talks about the pressure that apprentices put on themselves, being star-struck, and an addiction that comes complete with a phone app...

 

Keep up with Connelly on IG @connellycrowe

And listen to her song on Spotify: Cold Year in Georgia

 

Boundaries. Healthy Boundaries.

This week one of our favorite guests returns. Emily Reily Russell tells Chip and John about where her first performance of Annie happened, unlearning skills, and the differences between Turkey and Geese. Also, Chip and Emily talk about the history of the Apprentice program and how Whole World Improv Theatre made a culture shift from the wild early days that lasts until today.