We got to have this great and insightful talk with comedy writer, Jon Gutierrez! Jason became familiar with Jon many years ago in the oddest place...a Facebook group for aspiring writers. They talked about those early days of trying to get a writing job for a late night show, coming up during the early heydays of UCB and taking more classes than any student in theater history, all the wild things he got to do there like wrestling with Donald Glover, writing for @Midnight and Mystery Science Theater 3000, his philosophy on writing, and much more!

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No. 339 - Jon Gutierrez on @Midnight and His Early Days at UCB

CEO Rev Joseph Steinberg recently spoke on UCB Radio's This is my Story, to share his powerful testimony and talk about the importance of Jewish mission. He also highlighted some of the current challenges being faced at this sensitive but, spiritually, very fruitful time.

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This is My Story with Joseph Steinberg on UCB

This episode of "Deep Dive" podcast from Google's NotebookLM features the career of actress Claudine Quadrat.

Claudine Quadrat - "Deep Dive" Podcast

Will Jacobs joins us to talk comedy, writing, and his web series! Jason talks to Will about writing plays, what he thinks about his perfectionist college approach to writing now, and his moving to New York City to study improv. Will has a very robust improv career and has studied at all the major theaters in NYC. He currently performs regularly at The Magnet and UCB. He talks about what he learned going from improv theater to improv theater to study, why he loves it so much, his web series Olympus: A Retrospective, and much more! It's a fun chat. 

www.youtube.com/@olympusretro
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No. 385 - Improv and Writing with Will Jacobs

We were joined by comedian Evan Forde Barden for a great talk on pursuing comedy. Evan joins the podcast to discuss his extensive 21-year journey in improv and sketch comedy. Evan shares his early days doing improv at Fairfield University and his subsequent experiences with renowned groups like 'Bodywork' and 'Young Douglass.' He opens up about navigating the improv scene in New York, his tenure with Improv Boston, Magnet Theater, and UCB, and how he tries to survive on stage. Evan also talks about his show, 'The Power Joker,' a comedy talk show hosted by a fictional Robert Moses (played by previous guest, Sam Rogal), the evolution of his comedic voice, and more!

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No. 387 - Exploring Improv with Evan Forde Barden

Meet the incredible Rebecca Sohn! She is originally a New Jersey girl but has had so many adventures since leaving home at age 18. She describes her father and how he fostered her creativity by building a stage in their basement for her to give dancing performances. Her dad involved the whole family in co-writing a play, which was basically improvised and was produced at two local schools.
Her passion and love was ballet until age 16 when she tragically "grew out of a dancer’s body" and gave up her dream of being the Prima Ballerina of the World. 
She remembers her high school English teacher, Ms Bartow, who nurtured her students’ artistic sides.
At 18 she moved to Boston and recalled seeing an Improv Touring Company Show, but didn’t walk away thinking “This is what I want to do.”
A few years later she moved to the Bay Area of California and was able to attend school and knew she wanted to be an actor. But the acting classes were full so she enrolled in an improv class, with the thought it would help her acting.
While in SF she met Charna Halpern of the IO and was invited to Chicago and the rest was history! It was Charna who persuaded her to date Rebecca’s (now) husband, Rich Sohn!
To learn more you’ll have to listen to the podcast.
You can find out even more about Rebecca at her website www.rebeccasohn.com

Rebecca Sohn-Actor/Improviser/Coach/Musical Theater Singer

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We have a great talk with NYC-based comedian and improviser Rob Penty. Jason and Rob discuss their time together on the team Glitter at the Magnet Theater and Rob's other Magnet improv teams, Sexy Baby and Wrath. Rob reflects on his initial foray into standup comedy and why he eventually gravitated towards improv, highlighting the supportive community aspect of improv versus the often isolating standup scene. He delves into his journey through different comedy formats, and provides insights into his philosophies on improv and comedy. Rob also shares thoughtful anecdotes about storytelling and the various techniques and methodologies he applies in when doing monologues. It's a great talk!

www.actuallyitsrobpentydotorg.com

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No. 403 - Rob Penty Talks Improv and Storytelling

We got to talk to writer and Reductress co-creator, Beth Newell! In this episode Jason talks to Beth Newell about how she found her way into comedy, the origins of Reductress, and writing. She's also great at design! She discusses her background in design, her transition into writing, and her comedic influences. Beth also shares her experiences with the Steve Martin Masterclass, balancing motherhood with a career in comedy, the serendipitous story of giving birth in a car, and her book "No Manual." We touch on the creative process behind creating satire and Beth’s thoughts on content creation in the age of social media. It's an insightful and engaging conversation!

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No. 409 - Beth Newell on Reductress and Writing Comedy

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