Named the "Funniest Woman in Chicago" by Chicago Magazine, Susan Messing has been a popular and beloved teacher and performer at Annoyance, iO, and Second City theaters for over three decades. In our debut episode, Susan talks about her trajectory through the Chicago improv world as a woman, how she maintains her brassy confidence, and generously gives new improvisers advice on how to work as (and with) a woman in comedy.

Conversations with Funny Feminists: Episode 1: Susan Messing

We continue our conversation with improv comedy goddess Susan Messing of Annoyance, iO, and Second City theaters in Chicago. In this episode, we dig deeply into Susan's thoughts about the recent sexual harassment reports in the comedy world and how performers, teachers, and directors can adjust their thinking and behavior to get on board with the evolution revolution. We also talk about the little ripples of revolt we experienced by posting a certain photo and quote on Facebook...


Conversations with Funny Feminist: Episode 2: Susan Messing

In this episode, Pam bonds with Jill Bernard of HUGE Theater (Minneapolis, MN www.hugetheater.com/) and ComedySportz-Twin Cities Jill has taught and performed to adoring crowds throughout the entire big, blue world. If you’re lucky enough to be at a festival with Jill Bernard, you might be lucky enough to see her critically-acclaimed award-winning, solo historical musical improv show “Drum Machine." You can enjoy a small, cute piece of Jill if you pick up her book Jill Bernard’s Small Cute Book of Improv.    (http://jillbernard.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-bernards-small-cute-book-of-improv.html) We hope you listen to this episode and say, "YAY!"


Episode 3 Jill Bernard

Megan Gray is the artistic director of Magnet Theater (NYC) where she also teaches various classes including the female-only class "Lady Party" and produces They Might Just Kiss, a monthly show with an all-female cast. Megan currently can be seen at Magnet in notable shows such as "Junior Varsity," "The Armando Diaz Experience," "The Cast," and she tours with the spectacular Magnet TourCo. Megan Gray has written for MTV2 and Comedy Central online, and she has appeared on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Show With David Letterman." In this episode, Megan and Pam talk about the classes and shows that Megan does specifically with female improvisers, the comedy scene in NYC, and tips for theater managers and teachers to make their communities more inclusive and welcoming. And we might just kiss too!

Conversations with Funny Feminists Episode 4: Megan Gray

Michelle Barbera has performed, written, and produced comedy in Boston for over a decade. She was a member of ImprovBoston’s Mainstage for over four years and co-directed the Tribe Theatre. Michelle is the co-founder of the Women in Comedy Festival (WICF) whose goal is to help close the gender gap in comedy by showcasing women and their allies across all comedic platforms.

Conversations with Funny Feminists Episode 5: Michelle Barbera

Pam Victor hosts a podcast that geeks out with funny feminists about the state of women in comedy with a focus on providing practical tips that you can take to your next class, rehearsal, and show. (Also, we drop the F-bomb a lot.)

Conversations with Funny Feminists Podcast