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New podcast launch, and livestreams to watch - #55

Newsletter 55 has comedy in the form of podcasts and comedy in the form of livestreams to check out

December 12, 2024

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One of the fun things about improv is sweating about the mind-jenga that can happen, often just by chance or somethings by accident.

Perhaps two scene partners add two very disparate elements to a scene. How on earth will we unite these two things and move forward? How can both of these things be true in this word?

Sweat.

It can be dramatically fun though to figure that out. Where is the connection, that thing that brings it all together. Because working together to figure that out can be the beauty, and of course the laugh. When the audience goes “ah!” When YOU go “ah!”

Smart. And satisfying.

In this week's newsletter you will find:

  • New podcast series release - comedy audio drama

  • Improv jam & comedy livestreams to check out, online

  • Word to add to your scenes

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Improv resources & shows

Excited to share a couple of podcast episodes to launch a new audio fiction comedy series called Unfuck Your Life with Tog Chesterfield. Have you ever wondered what your life could be like, after you’ve hit your rock bottom? Would you try to dig your way out, and get back to the surface? In Unfuck Your Life with Tog Chesterfield, Tog shares what happened on the way down to their own rock bottom and how they try to get out.

This show uses a combination of scripted and improv.

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Improv Jams & Events

Improv Jams and Events: These are a fun way to get in reps, have fun, and meet new friends! They are online and free, so no matter where you are, you can attend.

Ongoing Community Jams

  • Audio Online Improv Jams: Mondays 4-6pm PT and Saturdays 2pm-4pm PT on oozebear.com . Open to all!

Want to list your free online improv jam or workshop here? Just reply or comment with a link to the details and I'll add your jam here! Do it!

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Improv & Comedy Livestreams

Comedy Livestreams (improv, sketch, and more) that I think look pretty cool that happen to be coming up soon or available right now (no affiliation):

  • Dec 13th: Ultimate Improv Show [Livestream] (cast list ahoy)

  • Dec 19th: Facts Machine [Livestream] (this sounds really neat)

  • Jan 12th: Fuck this Month [Livestream] (always)

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Fact or Word of the Week

As per usual, here's yet another fact or word of the week…. this week we have a word.

WORD: Poltroon. This means “a spiritless coward.” The word is, as you may guess, associated with chickens. Chickens have been connected with cowardice for hundreds of years.

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my warmest of regards and salutations,

Jen deHaan

BONUS SONG RECOMMENDATION: Fantastic by King Princess

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