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Improv is Dead
An immersive improv comedy podcast hosted by Dan White, Damian Anaya, and Tim Lyons. Every week Dan, Damian, and Tim chat 'n prov then apply some slick post-production effects, to create a totally unique audial comedy show where all of their biggest comedy perversions freely penetrate your gentle, delicate ears.
Support the pod! For weekly bonus episodes, access to our Discord and more premium content join our Patreon at Patreon.com/improvisdead
The Halloween Closet
"What’s your favorite Halloween costume?" This weeks discussion leads to a Halloween party that's down right groovy baby.Want to jump to the action? Improv begins at [06:10]Looking for more content?Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and TONS of exclusive premium contentPerformers:Hosts: Dan White, Tim Lyons, & Damian AnayaEditor/Producer: Matthew Williams
37:4124/10/2023
Mr. Sticky Fingers
"Do you believe in spirits or the supernatural?" This week we explore ghosts, ghouls, and sneaky little bathroom perverts.Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadPerformers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Editor/Producer:Matthew Williams (@matthew.dubbs)
48:1217/10/2023
Maddin 2024
"What game or movie universe would you most like to live in?" | Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadThis week we answer a question from Improv Pervert MatthewDubs in our Discord.Performers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Editor/Producer:Matt Williams
40:3610/10/2023
Patreon Preview: Toilet Roomba
A preview of this week's Patreon bonus scene! Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/improvisdead to listen to the full scene.
03:1003/10/2023
Hermanos Locos
"What's the worst or biggest all-nighter you've pulled?" | Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadThis week we answer a question from Improv Pervert Matt S. in our Discord.This leads us to dongle-kings throwing riots outside the Apple Store waiting for the hottest new USB-C dongle.Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadPerformers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Editor/Producer:Matt Williams
41:3003/10/2023
Potter High: Enter the Potter-verse
"What's something you think you'd be able to do despite having no experience?" | Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadThis week's prompt comes from certified Improv Pervert Chase M. It takes up deep in the Potter verse as we figure out our wizarding ages. Performers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Editor/Producer:Matt Williams
39:0926/09/2023
Give'em the Chair!
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!This week we grabbed a little chat suggestion from the Discord from Improv Pervert Lemons. They asked "What movie do you irrationally hate?"Performers:Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)
50:0912/09/2023
Triple X Bunker
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!The boys are all back and we chat'n'prov about patterns, the universe, and why you need incognito mode.Performers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)
44:5405/09/2023
Wicked Games (w/ Princeton New Money A$$ Clowns)
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!Farrell, Louie, and Jorin were members of the legendary iO Harold team 'Revolver' and are currently all performers at CIC Theater where they improvise as The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns every Thursday at 8 pm and withThe Mall on Saturdays.To buy tickets or learn more about CIC classes and shows visit: www.cictheater.com Performers:Damian AnayaJorin GarguiloLouie SaundersFarrell WalshRecommendations:CIC TheaterBeyond the Veil of Sleep Podcast
01:03:4929/08/2023
Mike Shrek (w/ Sarah Black and Ben Flores)
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!Performers:Ben Flores (@limitlessjest)Sarah Black (@sablaaah)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Recommendations:Please Save Me PodcastCrimewatchers PodcastOne Gotta Go Video
47:4922/08/2023
The KFCU
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!CHICAGO LIVE SHOWS!Wed. 8/16 at iO Theater - Dumb John Sun. 8/20 at Logan Square Improv - FUDGE Reunion Show w/ the Late 90s! Performers:Dan White (@atdanwhite)Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Recommendations:Doom Singer by Chris Farren
54:2315/08/2023
The Streaming Hole
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!The boys are all here to chat'n'prov about zoom filters, terrible landlords, and a brand-new streaming service! Listen in!Performers:Dan White (@atdanwhite)Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Recommendations: Logan Square Improv - Thursday ShowLogan Square Improv - Saturday ShowAntojitosSight UnseenFUDGE Reunion Show w/ the Late 90s!
43:2808/08/2023
The Big Noodle (w/ Rudy Mendoza)
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!Performers:Rudy Mendoza (@mendozarghh)Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Recommendations: Logan Square Improv - Thursday ShowLogan Square Improv - Saturday ShowAntojitosSight UnseenFUDGE Reunion Show w/ the Late 90s!
50:0701/08/2023
Choose Your Own Entourage (w/ Joe Fahey)
This week we welcome Joe Fahey (UCB) to the show to chat'nprov about threads, creating your entourage, and dinner theater.Catch Joe on the UCB Harold team Lohan July 24thSupport the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadPerformers:Joe Fahey (@joekenfahey)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)
53:1718/07/2023
Lemon Squares n' Chips (w/ John Lutz and T.J. Jagodowski)
Support the Pod at Patreon.com/improvisdead! Become an improv pervert and get exclusive bonus episodes!This week we're joined by John Lutz and (later) by T. J. Jagodowski. John talks about the ongoing WGA strike and how it compares to the last strike in 2007 and discusses his newfound love of baking!Performers:John Lutz (@ShutupLutz)T. J. Jagodowski Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Recommendations: Tickets to TJ and Dave in LondonMapleworth Murders
58:0027/06/2023
The Fog That Makes You Sh*t (w/ Thomas Lennon)
This week we had the pleasure and privilege to chat'n'prov with the legendary Thomas Lennon about subway travel, paper boy boating, and a mysterious fog that loosens the bowels. You can check out Thomas Lennon on Zoe 102 dropping next month and watch all of Reno 911, both streaming on Paramount+.Performers:Thomas Lennon (@ThomasLennon)Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
54:2820/06/2023
Audio Blasting (w/ Seth Morris and Erin Whitehead)
This week we're joined by super improv talents Seth Morris and Erin White who host their own podcast called College Town in the Comedy Bang Bang World. We chat'n'prov about side hustles, appropriate work anxiety relief, and audio pornography. Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadListen to Seth Morris on Bob Ducca here. See Dinasour at LargoPerformers:Seth Morris (@sethismorris)Erin Whitehead (@girlwithatail)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)
47:2413/06/2023
Fart-a-Patronus w/ Lily Sullivan
Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, request scenes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadThis week we chat'n'prov with one of our all-time favorites Lily Sullivan (Comedy Bang Bang) about Met Gala Gas, being a local, and platonic prom. Listen to Lily Sullivan on her two pods Hey Randy and This Book Changed My Life at Comedy Bang Bang World. Performers:Lily Sullivan (@LilyYily)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)
53:3609/05/2023
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, request scenes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadDamian, Dan, and Tim chat'n'prov about Easters gone by, why haunted prisons, and Brooks Brothers' 60% sales. Performers:Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)
57:1718/04/2023
Call of Duty: OFA (Operation Friend Adolf)
Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, request scenes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadDamian returns from Paris and we get into it about his travels, a Zelda update from Tim, and get in line for the most controversial Call of Duty yet. This week's episode was edited by Joe GallagherPerformers:Damian Anaya (@damiananaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)
56:5205/04/2023
DJ Grief (w/ Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo)
Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful that The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns (Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo) are back on the pod to chat'n'prov about what we're all thankful for this year. Farrell, Louie, and Jorin were members of the legendary iO Harold team 'Revolver' and are currently all performers at CIC Theater where they improvise as The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns every Thursday at 8 pm and withThe Mall on Saturdays.To buy tickets or learn more about CIC classes and shows visit: www.cictheater.com Improv begins around 21:15Performers:Farrell Walsh (@FarrellWalsh)Louie Saunders (@LouieSaunders) (H.u.h... Podcast)Jorin Garguilo (@joringarguilo)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon at www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadIf you like the show, please join our Patreon! A small monthly donation helps us produce the show and pay our guests. Plus Patreon members get weekly bonus episodes, deleted scenes, access to our discord, and more!
54:0304/04/2023
Man Cave Reno (w/ Kyle Bethea)
Support the pod! Join our Patreon for more weekly bonus episodes and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadThis week we’re unlocking one of our favorite bonus scenes from the Patreon vault. This week's episode is a scene request from Discord user Valerick:A wife doesn’t trust her husband with the renovation and hires an outside contractor instead.Performers:Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Kyle Bethea (@kylebethea)
22:5528/03/2023
eHemorrhoid (w/ Erin Keif and Sean Coyle)
Erin Keif and Sean Coyle are back! We chat 'n 'prov about their recent move to Los Angeles, Erin's upsetting wig collection, and auditioning for SNL. Sean recently launched a Kickstarter for a new comic he's created called Skyless. Check out more info here. You can also hear Erin Keif co-host her weekly podcast Hey Riddle Riddle every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts! Performers:Erin Keif (@ErinKeif2)Sean Coyle (@aSeanCoyle) Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon at www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadIf you like the show, please join our Patreon! A small monthly donation helps us produce the show and pay our guests. Plus Patreon members get weekly bonus episodes, deleted scenes, access to our discord, and more!
01:03:2421/03/2023
Weekend at Biden's (w/ Max Knoblauch and Ryan Creamer)
Ryan Creamer (CollegeHumor, PornHub) and Max Knoblauch (Russian Doll) join Tim and Dan to chat 'n 'prov about potty humor, poppin' the soda stream, and all-night friends marathons. Check out Ryan over on TwitchCheck out Max's short vid on Instagram!Performers:Ryan Creamer (@ryguyguyry)Max Knoblauch (@MaxKnoblauch)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, and additional premium content. www.patreon.com/improvisdead
56:2614/03/2023
The Prestige 2 (w/ Damian Anaya and Shadee Vossoughi)
In our final week of love for Febuary, we're joined by good friends and 4 year strong partners Damian Anaya and Shadee Vossoughi! We chat'n'prov about gym memberships, museum estate sales, and celebrity cameos. Performers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Shadee Vossoughi (@shadee_v)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
48:5307/03/2023
The Malls are Healing (w/ Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo)
It's Season 2 of Improv is Dead! We're kicking things off right with The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns (Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo) back yet again to chat'n'prov about new beginnings, the return of CiC Theater, and your sad uncle who lives in the garage. Farrell, Louie, and Jorin were members of the legendary iO Harold team 'Revolver' and are currently all performers at CIC Theater (where Farrell serves as Artistic Director). To learn more about CIC classes and shows visit: www.cictheater.com Farrell, Louie, and Jorin improvise every Thursday at CiC Theater at 8 pm.Performers:Farrell Walsh (@FarrellWalsh)Louie Saunders (@LouieSaunders) (H.u.h... Podcast)Jorin Garguilo (@joringarguilo)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon at www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadIf you like the show, please join our Patreon! A small monthly donation helps us produce the show and pay our guests. Plus Patreon members get weekly bonus episodes, deleted scenes, access to our discord, and more!This episode - and all of it's glorious foley - was edited by our good friend Joe Gallagher. Thanks, Joe!
01:03:2728/02/2023
Throats For Love
We chat n' prov about a recent birthday, Tik Tok and YouTube comedy, and Navy Pier tourismPerformers:Damian Anaya (@Damianfunguya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
43:3721/02/2023
Lord Skin (w/ TJ Jagodowski)
The one and only TJ Jagodowski (TJ and Dave, Here's the Situation Podcast) returns to the pod to chat 'n 'prov about bad superheroes, worse supervillains, and water damage.TJ is an improviser and actor based in Chicago. He's one half of the legendary 'TJ and Dave' improv duo and co-host of the popular Here's the Situation podcast. Performers:TJ Jagodowski (@tj_jago)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for deleted scenes from this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
59:2914/02/2023
Simba Old, Simba New (w/ Adam Peacock)
This week we have the very funny and talented Adam Peacock perving out with us on the pod! Adam hosts the always funny and delightfully spooky My Neighbors are Dead podcast which was named one of Vultures best podcast of 2021! We chat'n'prov about why the Midwest is best, leaky apartments, and the Tylenol PM epidemic. You can listen to all episodes of Adam's podcast My Neighbors Are Dead on Apple and Spotify!Performers:Adam Peacock (@adampeacock13)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
01:01:3807/02/2023
Mr. L Posts His L (w/ Nia D'Emilio, Trent Dozier, Hannah Rehak, Cam Herdt)
Nia, Trent, Hannah, and Cam join Improv is Dead for our final Month of Love Plus One Week In March episode! We chat n' prov about Bruce Springsteen, NBA 2K, and saying goodbye to friends. Plus, Nia tells the origin of the most fun show iO had ever seen. Cam and Trent are currently co-instructing an improv class at Made Up Theater. Hannah co-hosts the Emily in Paris themed podcast Nina, Hannah, And Emily in Paris. Trent recommends everyone watch MTV's The Challenge. At the top of the show, Dan and Tim discuss their shared indifference to awards shows and recap their favorite news stories from the Golden Globes - from Jason Sudeikis' sweatshirt to Jeff Daniel's computer room. They discuss being let down when seeing famous red-carpet locations sans red carpet. Although he struggles to remember the name of the Best Picture winner Nomadland, Tim insists he's a taste maker because he was one of the first to watch The Queens Gambit. Dan shares a story about a post-Golden Globes celebrity sighting from 2018. Then it's our March Madness of Love episode. Improv set begins around 28:00Performers:Nia D'Emilio (@nia_demilio)Trent Dozier (@Trent_Dozier)Hannah Rehak (@inanimatecub)Cam Herdt (@camherdt)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Join our Patreon for more Improv is Dead!Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
49:1531/01/2023
Recommend For You (w/ Damian Anaya)
This week we welcome back Damian Anaya to talk about the life and death of AI. Support the pod! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and more! Watch this episode on YouTube!Performers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya) (Your Fucked Up Relationships)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons) (Twitch.tv)Dan White (@atdanwhite)
53:2124/01/2023
Baby Reveal Party (w/ Dan Lippert & Ryan Rosenberg)
It's the cross over episode we've been waiting for! We welcome two of our favorites and true improv perverts Dan Lippert & Ryan Rosenberg of Man Dog Pod to the show! We chat'n'prov about fake cakes, opening a in home restaurant, and anatomically correct character sketches. Dan Lippert & Ryan Rosenberg are the hosts of Mag Dog Pod which you can listen to every week on Apple Podcasts. You can also Subscribe to their Patreon here. Check out Big Grande and their show Live On Set! First episode free on Youtube!Performers:ManDogPod (@mandogpod)Dan Lippert (@danlippertcool)Ryan Rosenberg (@chosenberg)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
01:07:0817/01/2023
Marty the Party and Crazy Clint in the Morning
Unlocked from behind the Patreon paywall! Join our Patreon at www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadFor $5 a month, you'll receive weekly bonus episodes just like this one as well as extended versions of our main feed episodes, access to our discord, and additional premium content. Enjoy the show? Help us keep making it! Join our Patreon today.Episode InfoYou're listening to Marty the Party and Ca-ca-ca-crayzayyyy Clint! We got a FUDGE monoscene minisode with Damain Anaya! This episode was one of our weekly bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon subscribers. Performers:Damian Anaya (@DamianAnaya)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)
27:5110/01/2023
Air Bud 13: Dan is here Finally (w/ Sean Coyle, Erin Keif, and Waleed Mansour)
This week we have the former great Chicago team, now great LA team 'Wet Bus' (Erin Keif, Sean Coyle, and Waleed Mansour) joining us to chat'n'prov about our Yoga practice, hammocks & trampolines, and the next installment of Air Bud. Improv starts around 12:00.Erin, Sean, and Waleed host a hilarious improvised podcast called Sitcom D&D where each week they improvise a new sitcom format. Check it out here. You can also catch Sean, Erin, and Waleed doing live shows in LA by following @Wet.bus.LA on Instagram! Performers:Sean Coyle (@aSeanCoyle) Erin Keif (@ErinKeif2)Waleed Mansour (@mrwaleedmansour / @waleed.draws.things)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
53:2203/01/2023
Stair Chair (w/ TJ Jagodowski)
The one and only TJ Jagodowski (TJ and Dave, Here's the Situation Podcast) returns to the pod to chat 'n 'prov about his new passion for magnet fishing, metal detecting, and coin shooting. Plus he gives his take on the best cup of joe in Chicago/globally!Improv begins ~21:10Performers:TJ Jagodowski (@tj_jago)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)PlugsTJ and Dave I Think You Should LeaveSmiling FriendsTim's Twitch ChannelSupport the pod! If you like the pod, please help us keep making it! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
55:3827/12/2022
Win Up-Buttler (w/ John Patrick Coan and Mike Brunlieb)
Improv is Dead favorites JPC (Hey Riddle Riddle, Billbuds) and Mike Brunlieb (Southside, Joe Pera Talks with You) join Dan and Tim to chat fire fighting, red light cameras, and getting away with murder.Improv begins ~22:45Performers:John Patrick Coan (@JPsoFLY)Mike Brunlieb (Mike Brunlieb)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)PlugsHey Riddle Riddle PodcastBillbuds PodcastVirtual Spitballin'Tim's Twitch ChannelSupport the pod! If you like the pod, please help us keep making it! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadSpecial thank you to Adam Cauchi for editing this week's episode!
01:03:3520/12/2022
Party at the Satzaglue Compound (w/ Jacqueline Felker and Becca Slack)
This week we're joined by the hilarious Jacqueline Felker and Becca Slack! We chat'n'prov about high school reunions, hyper local city planning, creepy teachers and more!If you're in LA you can check out Becca's live show Hamsey, Hamsey and Hamsey at the The Elysian Theater! One of the funniest live shows around!Performers:Jacqueline Felker (@whatthefelk)Becca Slack (@ohboybeccaslack)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
59:4113/12/2022
Harry Potter and the AI Generated Suggestion
It's our first episode back in the New Year and we're flying solo as a duo! We decided to do something a little different based on improv pervert Matt. S's suggestion and do a scene based on what AI program ChatGPT had to offer. It's short and sweet, but filled with butter beer and wizarding treats! Dan also gives his AI hot take. We are doing some LIVE improv this Wednesday, Jan 11 at The Yard Theater with podcast friends Man Dog Pod and Sitcom DND! Get a ticket and come check it out here!Performers:Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
39:1606/12/2022
SLOBBER (w/ Trent Dozier and Nia Demilio)
Valentine's Day is just around the corner which means it's another month of loooooooove at Improv is Dead.This week Dan and Time welcome Trent Dozier and Nia Demilio! They talk Nia's Covid exposure and Trent's contract tracing, the appropriate amount of garbage in the garbage bin, and smelling nice for mommy! Performers:Trent Dozier (@trent_dozier)Nia Demilio (@nia_demilio)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Trent's 5 Plugs@nia_demilio's Beach Boys playlistsThe Tournament PodcastI Love Improv PodcastComedy Town at Lyric Hyperion FUDGE and SuperhumanCheck out Tim's new Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/thirsttraptim !Support the pod! Join our Patreon for deleted scenes, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
51:2729/11/2022
Aldi Knockoffs (w/ Superhuman)
This week we're joined once again by Superhuman! They are an absolute delight as we chat'n'prov about New Year's Resolutions, Dry January, and Katie and Dan's favorite grocery - ALDI!Super Human has been performing together since 2012 and recently launched Super Human Collective LLC - a corporate development training service that uses improv to teach everything from team-building and communication to leadership and public speaking skills.You can learn more about Super Human Collective at www.wearesuperhumancollective.comPerformers:Amber Walker (@amber.walker.pottery)Mary Cait Walthall (@meercait)Katie Klein (@kajklein)Sarah Ashley (@Saashleyy)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, and additional premium content. www.patreon.com/improvisdead
58:2822/11/2022
Bumpin' at Beezes (w/ Laurel Krabacher and Lawrence Collerd)
Fan Favorites Laurel Krabacher and Lawrence Collerd are back to chat 'n 'prov about house hunting, child actors, and yards!Laurel and Lawrence perform together as Cherry Street. Laurel is currently a member of the Second City ETC performing in her second revue. Performers:Laurel Krabacher Lawrence Collerd Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)PlugsLaurel is currently performing in the Second City ETC's The Best Decision You've Ever MadeLawrence recommends checking out a show at Logan Square ImprovTim's Twitch ChannelSupport the pod! If you like the pod, please help us keep making it! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
01:03:4415/11/2022
A22 is Back on the Menu (w/ Rayna Caskey and Erin Uttich)
This week we get to welcome the very funny Rayna Caskey and Erin Uttich to the pod! We chat'n'prov about the best cancelled plans, desserts, and comfortable shirts!Performers:Rayna Caskey (@raynacaskey)(Instagram)Erin Uttich (@euttich)(@liltootiesonly)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
45:4408/11/2022
Alfredo Calzone (w/ Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo)
The Princeton New Money Ass Clowns (Farrell Walsh, Louie Saunders, and Jorin Garguilo) stop by to chat 'n prov about Q Anon, failed marriages, and the eternal damnation of cucks. Plus Jorin gives a defense of The Snyder Cut.Farrell, Louie, and Jorin were members of the legendary iO Harold team 'Revolver' and are currently all performers at CIC Theater (where Farrell serves as Artistic Director). To learn more about CIC classes and shows visit: www.cictheater.com To help CIC survive the pandemic, please consider donating to the theater's gofundme.Farrell, Louie, and Jorin improvise every Thursday as The Princeton New Money Ass clowns over at CIC's twitch stream.Performers:Farrell Walsh (@FarrellWalsh)Louie Saunders (@LouieSaunders) (H.u.h... Podcast)Jorin Garguilo (@joringarguilo)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadThis episode - and all of it's glorious foley - was edited by our good friend Joe Gallagher. Thanks, Joe!
01:04:0001/11/2022
Dante's Inferno (w/ Gretchen Eng and Brad Pike)
This week on the pod it's a Dan Whiteboy Summer and Tim's flexing his fit. The boys discuss Tim's new side hustle and newfound love of Facebook Marketplace. Dan shares a recommendation for a new Bruce Springsteen song that Tim refutes. And of course we're talking White Boy Summer and Tim's desperate attempts to copy Chet Hanks' binary style. Then it's time for some dystopian, time-traveling pod reviews!Then Dan and Tim are joined by Gretchen Eng and Brad Pike to chat 'n prov about Gretchen's science-loving family, Brad gaining national attention for doxing his dad, and why Brad is never allowed to go skydiving. Gretchen and Brad are members of one of iO's most reputable Harold teams - Devil's Daughter. Together they manage the Devil's Daughter network which includes podcasts, shows, and classes. You can learn more about all of their offerings here: www.devilsdaughtercomedy.com(Improv starts around 30:30)Performers:Gretchen Eng (@GretchenEng)Brad Pike (@Brad_Pike)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
50:4425/10/2022
Lord of the Dwarbs: Fellowship of the Dwarbs
We're releasing this episode from behind the Patreon paywall! We perform a scene requested by Patreon supporter @Worry! Scene Request: "Some people right outside the meeting in Lord of the Rings where Frodo is given his quest and the Fellowship is formed who would join them on the quest but have other stuff going on."Join our Patreon for more bonus episodes!To access weekly bonus episodes like this one, or to request scenes for us to perform, join our Patreon! Every week you'll receive an extended version of the main feed episode on Tuesday, a weekly bonus episode on Thursday, access to our discord, and additional premium content! Become an improv pervert today! www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
20:3718/10/2022
Two Hander (w/ Erin Keif, Sean Coyle, and Waleed Mansour)
This week we have the former great Chicago team, now great LA team 'Wet Bus' (Erin Keif, Sean Coyle, and Waleed Mansour) joining us to chat'n'prov about R R R, bulking up at the gym, and Erin's workout routine. Improv starts around 17:00.Erin, Sean, and Waleed host a hilarious improvised podcast called Sitcom D&D where each week they improvise a new sitcom format. Check it out here. You can also catch Sean, Erin, and Waleed doing live shows in LA by following @Wet.bus.LA on Instagram! Performers:Sean Coyle (@aSeanCoyle) Erin Keif (@ErinKeif2)Waleed Mansour (@mrwaleedmansour / @waleed.draws.things)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead
51:0711/10/2022
Boss Baraka (w/ Laurence Collerd and Laurel Krabacher)
We're back and we're kicking off Season 3 with two of our very favorite people in the whole world Laurence Collerd and Laurel Krabacher! We chat'n'prov about a belated Halloween, the weather, and upgrading your Tmobile plan to Verizon. You can catch Lawrence weekly at The Annoyance theater with his team Downpour opening for the incredibly talented and Improv is Dead alums, Superhuman!Check out Laurel Wednesday-Sunday at Second City Chicago in the ETC show Great AltercationsListen to Whitmer Thomas on SpotifyPerformers:Laurence Collerd (@lawrencecollerd)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead!
36:1704/10/2022
No Nut November (w/ Downpour)
This week, Tim and Dan are joined by the fantastic improv team Downpour (Ollie Hobson, Claire Favret, Lawrence Collerd, and Hailey Palmer). They chat 'n prov about personal finance, budgeting, and mysterious grandparents. Downpour performs every Wednesday at the Annoyance Theater in Chicago (opening for the incredibly talented and Improv is Dead alums, Superhuman).Performers:Ollie Hobson (@ollieyourdreams)Claire Favret (@clairefavs)Laurence Collerd (@lawrencecollerd)Hailey Palmer (@miss_hap_)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Hot Recs!Color for Colors album by Ollie HobsonSupport the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, and additional premium content. www.Patreon.com/improvisdead!
37:0027/09/2022
Bird Bones (w/ Lindsey Smith Worsley, Greg Worsley, and Dr. Ron Harvey)
Lindsey Smith Worsley, Greg Worsley, and Dr. Ron Harvey join Dan to chat'n'prov about white noise, eye pillows, and the poor man's patent! Lindsey plays weekly with Bag of Bones every Tuesday at 8PM at the Annoyance theater. You can learn more or buy tickets here: https://www.theannoyance.com/show/Bag-of-Bones Improv begins around 16:15Performers:Lindsey Smith (@LindseySmithWorsley)Greg Worsley (@BestoftheWorsley)Dr. Ron Harvey (@harvatronics)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon at www.Patreon.com/improvisdeadIf you like the show, please join our Patreon! A small monthly donation helps us produce the show and pay our guests. Plus Patreon members get weekly bonus episodes, deleted scenes, access to our discord, and more!
54:2720/09/2022
Cheesies (w/ Super Human)
Super Human (Amber Walker, Mary Cait Walthall, Katie Klein, and Sarah Ashley) join Dan and Tim to chat 'n 'prov about their new business venture, pragmatic proposals, and warm sushi.Super Human has been performing together since 2012 and recently launched Super Human Collective LLC - a corporate development training service that uses improv to teach everything from team-building and communication to leadership and public speaking skills.You can learn more about Super Human Collective at www.wearesuperhumancollective.comPerformers:Amber Walker (@amber.walker.pottery)Mary Cait Walthall (@meercait)Katie Klein (@kajklein)Sarah Ashley (@Saashleyy)Tim Lyons (@TimLyons)Dan White (@atdanwhite)Support the pod! Join our Patreon for an extended version of this episode, weekly bonus episodes, access to our discord, and additional premium content. www.patreon.com/improvisdead
01:02:1013/09/2022