JPM (Jokes per Minute) with Jesse Swanson
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
Release Date: 10/27/2021
The Last One with Paige Maney
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by Paige Maney to end the podcast. Thanks for listening everybody.
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I'm Better Now with Bryan Duff
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
In the second to last episode, James and Rob are joined by local man Bryan Duff! They talk with Bryan about his start in Chicago, Improvised Shakespeare, Baby Wants Candy, rough auditions, and how everytime you're out they pull you back in. Follow Bryan on twitter @ and check out his podcast Want to share some improv advice? Email us at Like what we do? Support our As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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Chaotic Nature with Louie Saunders
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by lover of serial killers Louie Saunders! They talk with Louie about creative fulfilment, getting old in improv, tanking in shows, Boy-ish, and jams. This is the first episode in awhile where we get into the nitty gritty of improv so enjoy. Follow Louie on twitter at and see him in several shows over at Like what we do? Support our (Only two more chances!) As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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Goofballs with Brian Stack
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by late night writer Brian Stack! Yes, that Brian Stack. They talk with Brian about growing up in the suburbs, early influences, introverts, working with Conan for 20 years, and luck. Follow Brian on twitter @ and watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (and check out their ). Here are links to the sketches we references: and Have a piece of advice? Email us at Like what we do? Support our As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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Better Than the Status Quo with Mike Johnson
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by improviser and puppeteer Mike Johnson! We talk with Mike about his finance background, how he found improv, early days at The Playground, The Pool, leadership, and the history of FELT. Follow Mike on twitter @ and see him every Saturday with at CIC. Also, check out and at . Like what we do? Support our (only a few chances left) As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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Yes and Go F**K Yourself with Mick Napier
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by director, theatre owner, and improv legend: Mick Napier! They talk with Mick about the beginning of the Annoyance, improv "rules", video games, directing, and what's going on with the new iO. Follow Mick on instagram @ Check out his books and Also, go see shows and take classes at Like what we do? Support our As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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Year of Yes with Kelly Leonard
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by fellow podcaster: Kelly Leonard! They talk with Kelly about his start at Second City, how he rose through the ranks to become Executive Vice President, why he stepped down, the new path he found, the true business of improv, and the importance of dinner clubs. Follow Kelly on twitter @ And check out this podcast . Like what we do? Support our As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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I Can Write Stuff with John Lutz
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by actor/writer/improviser and nice guy: JOHN LUTZ! They talk with John about his start in Chicago, creating new forms, auditioning for SNL, paying attention, working on 30 Rock, and being imtimidated by nice people. Follow John on twitter @ and listen to Like what we do? support our ! (only a few more episodes to do so) As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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Gallows Humor with Susan Messing
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by improv legend and all around great person: Susan Messing! They talk with Susan about volunteer laughter, F.I.D.S., stupid goals, early Annoyance, and the healing properities of improv. Follow Susan on twitter @ and on instagram @ See her perform live in the in and Like what we do? Support our As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
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Try Everything with Dave Pasquesi
Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
This week, James and Rob are joined by the great Dave Pasquesi! They talk with Dave about Harold openings, successful improv, worst shows, stand up, and Star Wars. It's a real treat. Follow Dave on twitter @ , purchase his book, , and watch him in . Like what we do? Support our As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
info_outlineThis week, James and Rob are joined by Second City producer Jesse Swanson! They talk with Jesse about his self proclaimed mediocre rise, updates, senses of humor, how we're all broken, and how he wears many, many hats.
Take a class with Jesse in The Second City Writing Program and follow him on twitter @ funnies4monies
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