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The Whole World Improv Theatre Podcast is about a wonderful, and often crazy, place and the surprisingly (somewhat) functional family who work, perform, and occasionally live there. Everyone has heard of improv, but what does it take to actually do it? What about it turns mere actors into true improvisers? How much pizza does it take to feed a group of raging teenagers before a performance? We explore what makes improv great with interviews, fun games, and lots of energy drinks. Join Whole World Improv Theatre’s Artistic Director Chip Powell and resident technical wizard and actor John Mihalik as they share all the fun with you.
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Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
It’s a bonus episode featuring last week's guest Michael Sweeney and his band Alright Alright! Take a listen to their track "I Ain't Gonna Take My Pills No More."
Find them at their website alrightalright.com and enjoy!
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Join us for part 2 of our interview with Sarah Baker and Michael Sweeney. This week answers the important questions: How did Michael's just tooling around with a guitar lead to a 26 year tradition of musical improv scenes? And hey: Isn't Sarah that person in that thing (The Campaign, Mascots, The Kominsky Method )?
Cyberstalk Sarah on twitter @barahsaker
Check out Michael's band Alright Alright at their website: AlrightAlright.com
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
This week Chip and John welcome Sarah Baker and Michael Sweeney. Both were there at the beginning and tell us about the good and the bad about a close knit company, how focusing on your partner leads to better scenes, and one of the unknown dangers of improv: Being bitten on the head.
Cyberstalk Sarah on twitter @barahsaker
Check out Michael's band Alright Alright at their website: AlrightAlright.com
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Jenny Andrews and Phil Cater return for Part 2 of our interview. Learn how Whole World was a place for innovative improv shows, how the current incarnation of the theater stacks up to the original, and how shooting videos outdoors can lead to serious legal charges.
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Jenny Andrews and Phil Cater join Chip and John to reveal how closeness and connections lead to great improv comedy. All it takes is an improv guru, squatters rights, and a caterpillar under the influence
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Anna Vocino and Loren Tarquinio are back for Part 2 of our interview. Not only are they brilliant improvisers but their post Whole World experience has launched them to great heights in their careers. Join us for a hilarious conversation featuring Anna's cookbooks, what award Loren thinks is no big deal, and a special skill for your resume.
Update: Find out about all Anna does at her website: annavocino.com
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Our alumni Anna Vocino and Loren Tarquinio join us for a look into how they got to Whole World and give an insightful look into what happens on stage during a show. And the invention of Roadblocking, a fundraising tool not for the faint of heart.
Update: Find out about all Anna does at her website: annavocino.com
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
It's Part 2 of our interview with founding members Annie Humphrey and Michael Snow. Take notes on what improv has taught them, making funny videos before funny videos were cool, and the heights of fame (and what it took to maintain it for 25 of 39 days).
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Our Whole World Improv Theatre alumni are here to educate John. Annie Humphrey and Michael Snow talk to us about the path through classes to performing. The energy and drive it took for a young group of actors to build a theater. Including an era of scripted shows, special gifts from a special sponsor, and yes - Bitches (Don't worry, it's not what you think).
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
Life has many questions: Was Whole World Improv Theatre going to be in LA? Can just anybody make a TV show? What are mandatory ingredients on bagels? It's Part 2 of our interview with founding members Jim Issa and Lance Krall as they continue to tell us the Theatre's origin story and the current problem with pudding pops.