The Other Side

The official podcast of the DC Improv, the finest comedy club in all the land.

Christian Finnegan 05/10/2022

Christian Finnegan Christian Finnegan has been a favorite at the club for years, and he'll be part of our 30th anniversary party at the 9:30 Club on June 27. (Also, we just put his October shows at the Improv on sale.) This week we're talking to him about music and more ... have a listen! /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/23054738

Josh Adam Meyers / The Goddamn Comedy Jam 05/03/2022

Josh Adam Meyers / The Goddamn Comedy Jam The DC Improv celebrates its 30th anniversary on June 27 at the 9:30 Club, with an all-star edition of The Goddamn Comedy Jam. DC-area native Josh Adam Meyers is the creator and producer of the Jam, so we're talking to him about the show's origins, how he puts it all together and why the 9:30 Club is so special to him. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/22982756

Julia Shiplett 04/26/2022

Julia Shiplett Julia introduces herself before her Washington DC debut May 20-22 in our lounge showroom. Talking about her journalism background, freckles, her unexpected side hustle and more. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/22908518

Steve Byrne / Pun DMV 04/12/2022

Steve Byrne / Pun DMV Steve Byrne was one of the first comics to perform on our stage when we reopened in spring 2021. He's back May 5-7 for another weekend -- plus he'll be at our June 27 birthday party at the 9:30 club. We're talking about The Goddamn Comedy Jam, his new podcast with Joe Gatto and life in Tennessee. Bonus content: To get you pumped for the May 4 Pun DMV show, we've got the audio of host Dana Fleitman as she opened up the winter edition of the pun competition. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/22761041

Jak Knight / Die Laughing Productions 04/05/2022

Jak Knight / Die Laughing Productions Two interviews, same low price ... [3:00] Jak Knight (@jakknight123) headlines the club April 21-23. We're talking about how Seattle shaped his comedy perspective, his new hit show "Bust Down" and what he wants the next phase of his comedy career to look like. [26:30] Rob Maher and Joe Robinson (@dielaughingproductions) are the guys behind the murder mystery comedy shows at the Improv. They're plugging the April 20 show, "Hit Me '90s One More Time," and we're sharing our own '90s nostalgia. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/22664825

Marshall Brandon / Sketch Night 03/29/2022

Marshall Brandon / Sketch Night Marshall (@marshallbrandonstory on IG) headlines our lounge showroom April 14-16. We're talking about his start in Connecticut, how he got hooked up with Donnell Rawlings, what makes his style unique and classic vinyl. Plus we close out the episode with audio sketches from Bad Medicine and High Dramma, who will be performing in our lounge April 9. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/22585280

Loungin' with Matt Deakins / Bria Beddoe / Sketch Night 03/22/2022

Loungin' with Matt Deakins / Bria Beddoe / Sketch Night April 8-9 is a variety weekend in our lounge showroom, so it's time to crank up the hype machine ... Stand-out local stand-ups Matt Deakins and Bria Beddoe call in before competing in Comedy Kumite 33 on April 8. We're talking about whatever gets their competitive juices flowing. Plus we've got free audio sketches from High Dramma and Brick Penguin, the two troupes featured April 9 when Bad Medicine presents sketch night. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/22520762

Gina Brillon 11/18/2021

Gina Brillon Gina Brillon headlines the DC Improv for New Year's Eve, capping a great run -- in the last two years she had a special on Amazon, made the finals of "America's Got Talent," AND she had her first kid. In this interview we talk about her roots in the Bronx, balancing parenthood with an entertainment career, and lessons she learned on the way to the top. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/21198980

Lara Beitz 10/28/2021

Lara Beitz Lara Beitz (@larabeitz) is a few weeks away from her DC Improv debut, so we're chatting to her on this latest episode. We're talking about her comedy start in the Midwest, meditating, what it's like to process her "big break" (getting some publicity from Joe Rogan) and more. Have a listen, then check her out in the DC Improv lounge Nov. 12-14. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/20972933

Bad Medicine 10/06/2021

Bad Medicine Sketch comedy takes over the Improv's main room on October 20 -- maybe for the first time ever! Andy Weld and Leila Drici of the sketch group Bad Medicine Zoom in to talk about their upcoming show, the inner workings of the sketch group and more. Get some insight in to the sketch world, then get your tickets for the show at dcimprov.com. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/20721203

Mike Finoia 09/28/2021

Mike Finoia Mike Finoia is a DC Improv favorite, combining great crowd work sharp material. Getting ready to headline our lounge October 1-3, he calls in to talk about his cool crossover project with the music world, working for "Impractical Jokers," how great his wife is and lots more. Listen, then get your tickets for this weekend! /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/20631374

Pete Lee 09/28/2021

Pete Lee Pete Lee has been in the comedy game for two decades, spreading his brand of Midwestern "nice" across the country. Ahead of his DC Improv debut November 12-14, we're talking about what it means to be a nice person in the modern world, his approach to stand-up and lots more. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/20624210

Josh Potter 09/08/2021

Josh Potter Josh Potter started his comedy career in Buffalo, then jumped to national status with an assist from Tom Segura -- he opened for the "Your Mom's House" star on one of his tours and went on to serve as a producer on that popular podcast. Now he has his own podcast, "The Josh Potter Show," and a DC Improv debut on the books. Get to know him before the 9/30 show. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/20399756

Ryan Niemiller 08/05/2021

Ryan Niemiller Ryan Niemiller (@cripplethreat8) broke through in 2019 thanks to a third-place finish on "America's Got Talent." AGT showcased both his comedic gifts and his personal story -- how he tackles the world with disability in both arms. In this chat we talk about his road comic experience, getting engaged, video games and lots more. Have a listen, then check out his DC Improv debut on August 15. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/20041661

Wil Sylvince & Cipha Sounds 05/25/2021

Wil Sylvince & Cipha Sounds Wil Sylvince is bringing some of his best comedy friends to the DC Improv for shows June 10-12, including Cipha Sounds. In this interview, Wil and Cipha talk about how they met, what friendship looks like in the comedy world, Chappelle summer camp and lots more. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/19238669

Winston Hodges 05/19/2021

Winston Hodges Winston Hodges hosts our Memorial Day weekend showcase -- and as a good host, he's using this podcast to introduce himself. We're talking about his teaching experience, his Virginia road warrior status, and how he approached 2020 to keep his comedy career on an upward trajectory. Have a listen, then get your tickets to see him at dcimprov.com. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/19158539

Tom Thakkar 05/04/2021

Tom Thakkar Tom Thakkar (@TomAThakkar) headlines our main room for the first time May 20-22. We're talking about his 2020, changing his last name, meeting his comedy heroes and "Stand By Your Band" -- his podcast where guests defend their allegedly terrible taste in music. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/18962510

Carmen Lynch 04/27/2021

Carmen Lynch Carmen Lynch (@carmencomedian) headlines the DC Improv for the first time, May 13-15. We're getting to know her: She talks about her pandemic projects, growing up in Spain and Northern Virginia, working on Spanish-language stand-up, scoliosis and more. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/18871739

Jordan Rock 04/19/2021

Jordan Rock Jordan Rock first headlined the Improv as part of our 25th anniversary celebration. Now he's back again as part of our grand reopening celebration. We're catching up on his 2020 in South Carolina -- returning home, recording a special and launching some new projects. Have a listen then come check him out live. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/18782708

Christian Finnegan 04/09/2021

Christian Finnegan Longtime friend of the Improv Christian Finnegan headlines the club April 22-24. We're catching up on his pandemic -- talking about keeping a small businesses afloat, recording a special in the middle of the madness, and (of course) how his dogs are handling the whole thing. Have a listen, then get your tickets at dcimprov.com. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/18658913

Steve Byrne 04/07/2021

Steve Byrne Steve Byrne headlines the club April 29 - May 1, for the third weekend of our grand reopening celebration. We're getting stories about his last year -- moving to Nashville, hitting the road and seeing the release of his movie, "The Opening Act." /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/18641081

Erin Jackson 04/06/2021

Erin Jackson Erin Jackson (@ejthecomic) headlines the DC Improv's grand reopening, April 15-17. We're catching up to see how she's been handling the pandemic, plus we're getting the story behind the Netflix special she taped in the middle of it all. Have a listen, then get tickets to see her at dcimprov.com. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/18624467

Living the Fairy Tales, Vol. 2 04/08/2020

Living the Fairy Tales, Vol. 2 In the 1800s, the Brothers Grimm compiled and published more than 60 fairy tales and folktales. Those stories are really weird ... and they're really in the publci domain. We asked people in the DC comedy scene to pick a fairy tale and read us their interpretation, whether it's doing voices, adding sound effects, or chiming in with running commentary. If you enjoy listening, support the comedians! Find them online and go see them perform when life gets back to normal. And support the Improv by going to dcimprov.com and learning more about venue credits and donating to our staff. Volume Two: reads "Hansel and Gretel" reads "The Mouse, the Bird and the Sasuage" reads "Doctor Knowall" /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/13895609

Throwback Interview: Greg Giraldo 2009 04/02/2020

Throwback Interview: Greg Giraldo 2009 Help out some nice people! The DC Improv (like most entertainment venues and restaurants) had to lay off its staff for the duration of this public health situation. To help our once and future employees out in these tough times, we are collecting donations through a GoFundMe linked at dcimprov.com. We're also selling DC Improv venue credits to keep the club running until it's time to open our doors again. But we don't want something for nothing! Presented for your listening pleasure: A 2009 interview with the late, great Greg Giraldo. Enjoy the chat! /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/13820249

Living the Fairy Tales, Vol. 1 03/31/2020

Living the Fairy Tales, Vol. 1 In the 1800s, the Brothers Grimm compiled and published more than 60 fairy tales and folktales. Those stories can be enchanting, bizarre, magical or cruel -- sometimes all at once. But most important, in the year 2020, they're all in the public domain. We asked people in the DC comedy scene to pick a fairy tale, and read us their interpretation, whether it's doing voices, adding sound effects, or chiming in with running commentary. If you enjoy listening, support the comedians! Find them online and go see them perform when life gets back to normal. And support the Improv by going to dcimprov.com and learning more about venue credits and donating to our staff. Volume One: reads "The Fisherman and His Wife" reads "Old Sultan" reads "The Turnip" /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/13748663

I Take Requests 03/30/2020

I Take Requests Chris White (the host of our podcast) recorded a full-length comedy album in the DC Improv lounge in 2011. To keep you quarantined in style, we're presenting it in its entirety, free of charge. Our request: If you enjoy this, go to dcimprov.com and support the club by buying venue credits, or donating to our staff GoFundMe. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/13748144

Throwback Interview: John Mulaney 2011 03/26/2020

Throwback Interview: John Mulaney 2011 Help out some nice people! The DC Improv (like most entertainment venues and restaurants) had to lay off its staff for the duration of this public health situation. To help our once and future employees out in these tough times, we are collecting donations through a GoFundMe linked at dcimprov.com. But we don't want something for nothing! Presented for your listening pleasure: A 2011 interview we did with John Mulaney, before he was a mega-star and before podcasts were cool. Enjoy the chat, and if you have the means, please donate over at dcimprov.com. Thank you! /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/13704938

Ian Edwards 02/05/2020

Ian Edwards Ian Edwards has Valentine's weekend duty at the DC Improv -- his first time headlining the club! So we're calling ahead to get to know him. Finding out about his love of soccer, his approach to romance, some of his writing plans and plenty more. Have a listen, then get your tickets for Feb. 13-16 ... Instagram: @ianedwardscomic /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/13035002

Steve Byrne 01/29/2020

Steve Byrne We know Steve Byrne (@stevebyrnelive) is a great stand-up -- he's headlining our club February 20-22. But the last few years he's been honing his director skills. His first project was a documentary about the great comedic magician The Amazing Johnathan. And now he has put the finishing touches on "The Opening Act," a film he wrote about a young performer pondering a life in show business. Steve calls in to give us the back story on that project, his on-the-job training as a director and (for good measure) some thoughts on his latest hour of stand-up. /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/12935417

Fahim Anwar 12/20/2019

Fahim Anwar Sure, Fahim Anwar is an accomplished multi-platform comedian. But did you know he can DANCE? On this episode of The Other Side, we ask him about his BFAB status. And then, because it's our job, we ask him about comedy too: How his training as an engineer helps him approach the entertainment business; whether Goatface will rise again to produce more sketch comedy; and sorting out what it means to be a brown comic in 2019. Have a listen, get to know him, then come see his DC Improv debut, January 23-26. Instagram: @fahimanwar /episode/index/show/dcimprov/id/12486020

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