Τα καλύτερα James Mastraieni podcast (2024)

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Yes, Also - Chris Eddins 1:21:03

4d ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Chris Eddins (Lemon Pepper Wet) talks about learning improv as a way to help with public speaking, using jams to hone your craft, making unusual things make sense, his writing career, the origins of Lemon Pepper Wet, doing the thing, dyslexia and patterns, sustaining a game, facing an audience with cultural differences, being an introvert, advice f…

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Yes, Also - Heather Anne Campbell 1:24:33

11d ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Heather Anne Campbell (SNL, Whose Line is it Anyway) talks about the innateness of improv, circumventing shame, forking the multiverse, takeaways from Boom Chicago, honoring an audience, her writing career, the visual experience of comedy, being in dialogue with the world, SNL, Whose Line, playing with Beck vs. playing with Miles, improv as tourism…

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Yes, Also - Ithamar Enriquez 1:15:47

18d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Ithamar Enriquez (Second City, Curb Your Enthusiasm) talks about his journey through Second City, memories from Tourco, inspiring theatrical techniques, the subjectivity of comedy, accessing satire through relationship, challenging stereotypes, using his voice as a Latinx writer, performing for the Obamas(!!!!), satire vs. shock humor, how he arriv…

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Yes, Also - Casey Feigh 1:18:30

25d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Casey Feigh (creator of Holy Shit Improv), talks about analyzing his improv, setting shows up for success, vulnerability vs. perfection, amplifying your skillset, demystifying Hollywood, his early comedy grind, things he’s learned as a producer, the origins of Holy Shit Improv, improv as a destination art form, live-streaming, the power of creators…

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Yes, Also - Ally Beardsley & Zac Oyama 1:20:22

1M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Ally Beardsley and Zac Oyama (Dimension 20, Yeti), talk about team chemistry, delightful comedic chaos, improv as a path to coming out of the closet, Ally’s first memory of seeing Zac on stage, the early LA indie scene, getting hired by College Humor, their comedic DNA, embracing absurdity, the power of specifics, being surprised by the mundane, Di…

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Yes, Also - James Mastraieni 1:13:48

1M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

James Mastraieni (Founder of the Shared Experience Studio) talks about the neuroscience of comedy, the connection between performers and audience, starting a comedy think tank, sailing vs. rowing, the importance of mentorship, treating premise openings like menus, relationship microcosms, comedy as the harshest art form, the drive to produce, the t…

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Yes, Also - Rekha Shankar 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Rekha Shankar (Dropout, Grand Crew) talks about her early obsession with sitcoms, getting into film school, left-brained comedy, improv as a path to writing, embracing discomfort, the gift of being an outcast, finding game moves, inventing vs. listening, making your own work, Kickstarter tips, letting go of rigidity in scenes, Gravid Water, and mor…

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Yes, Also - Craig Cackowski 1:51:22

2M ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Craig Cackowski (Second City, Drunk History) talks about learning Harolds before the internet, the benefit of nerves, studying with Del, the improv that inspired him, Stephen Colbert’s last Second City show, the development of JTS Brown, the intersection of comedy and artsy theater, the core philosophies of Dasariski, three guidelines for better sc…

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Yes, Also - Peter Grosz 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Peter Grosz (The Colbert Report, Veep) talks about studying with Del, the very first Armando show, memories from Boom Chicago, doing a USO tour in Saudi Arabia, writing for Colbert, advice on getting hired for late night shows, experimental long form techniques, eliminating ego, breaking bad habits, doing a Broadway show, writing standup, and more!…

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Yes, Also - Mary Holland 1:22:40

2M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Mary Holland (ASSSSCAT, Happiest Season) talks about growing up in a small town, her path from Virginia to Hollywood, weathering rejection, the fear of not being enough, the biggest lessons from acting class, the summer she fell in love with improv, her lightbulb moment, her voice as an improviser, the power of emotional commitment, loving high sta…

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Bonus Episode - Q&A 1 33:18

2M ago33:18

33:18

In this very special Bonus Episode™, Suzi and Ryan answer listener questions and share their perspective on: imposter syndrome, playing with stage hogs, building and releasing comedic tension, starting new teams with tact, finding the right ratio of rehearsals to performing, and neurodiversity in improv. If this episode sparks more questions or any…

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Yes, Also - Convoy 1:18:04

2M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

This week, the legendary Convoy (Alex Berg, Alex Fernie, and Todd Fasen) talk about how they met, the evolution of their style, guiding the energy of a show, favorite short form games, their alt universe lives, making a pilot, the frustrating reality of TV development, taping shows to accelerate improvement, favorite character types, the demystific…

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Yes, Also - Brian O'Connell 1:07:55

3M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Brian James O'Connell (Co-Founder of The Pack Theater) talks about his early days in Hollywood, training at ioWest, finding a kindred spirit in Miles Stroth, memories of Zumpf, starting The Pack, Camp Improv Utopia, position play, his original form “the ladder”, using longform structure in script writing, the dark joy of the human condition, and mo…

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Yes, Also - Jess McKenna 1:14:12

3M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Jess McKenna (Off Book, Baby Wants Candy, Dropout) talks about talks about being a theater kid, useful characters for initiations, choosing the fun path in a scene, the MEOW show, going for a joke vs. exploring a comedic idea, the clarity of premise, striving for variety in shows, musical improv and the origins of Off Book, overcoming nerves, navig…

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Yes, Also - Genetra Tull 1:09:21

3M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Genetra Tull (JV, Benetton) talks about her original career path as a set builder, why she fell in love with improv, her comedic epiphanies, the journey to Harold night, personal pep talks, her team JV, being a physical player, coming of age as an adult, processing grief through comedy, writing a one-woman show, auditioning for SNL and more!Email u…

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Yes, Also - Ryan Rosenberg 1:15:38

3M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Ryan Rosenberg (Big Grande, ManDogPod) talks about humor as a survival mechanism, being a shy performer, how to save a dying sketch, the benefits of ADHD, Big Grande’s writing process, the fun of setting up a base reality, finding comedy without being mean, playing at the top of your emotional intelligence, why and how you should let the unusual ch…

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Yes, Also - Julie Brister 1:09:37

4M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Julie Brister (UCB, WGIS) talks about self-doubt, her beginnings in New York in the late 80’s, the start of UCBNY, being taught by Ian Roberts and Amy Poehler, improvising on Zoom, teaching internationally, opinions on forms, learning to listen, her trick for remembering suggestions, finding characters through physicality, her love of selfish chara…

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Yes, Also - Carl Tart 1:03:15

4M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Carl Tart (Grand Crew, In the Know), talks about improv as basketball, how to move a scene forward as the voice of reason character, Carl’s early days as a background actor, his training at Second City, how he deals with not getting laughs, working on Grand Crew, improv as a way to sharpen your instincts, the comedic voices that shaped him, and mor…

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Yes, Also - Jake Jabbour 1:18:29

4M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Jake Jabbour (founder of WE Improv) talks about the origin and philosophy of his school, cultivating non-judgmental awareness, improv as a window into self, Jake’s epic nine-audition journey to Harold night, holding scenes loosely, external vs. internal validation, aiming for surprise in scenes, advanced moves for established groups, and more!Email…

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Yes, Also - Vic Michaelis 1:09:49

4M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Vic Michaelis (Dropout's Very Important People) shares their insights on filmed improv, the power of an audience to determine the fate of a show, Dropout TV, Vic’s reinvention as an actor, the gift of obstacles, approaching improv mathematically, how to mark your improvement, the X factor of team chemistry, examples of favorite object work, and mor…

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Yes, Also - Brendan Hunt 1:09:55

5M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso’s co-creator and Coach Beard) drops by to talk about the Chicago improv scene of the 90’s, the perceived long form / short form divide, his journey to and through Boom Chicago, how emotional growth can help your improv, the importance of practice, the origins of Ted Lasso, his new solo show, hilariously nightmarish corporate…

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Yes, Also - Oscar Montoya 1:00:53

5M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

On this week's episode, Oscar Montoya (Minx, Eurovangelists) talks about his his rocky start with improv, his move from New York to LA, owning your playfulness, the importance of playing with honesty, seeing your characters as real people, the Soundtrack Harold, Dance-prov, why he loves doing Harolds, the power of entrances and exits, and more! New…

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Yes, Also - Payam Banifaz 59:35

5M ago59:35

59:35

Actor/Comedian/lover of animals Payam Banifaz (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Shameless) stops by to talk to Suzi about the physics of comedy, the unique challenges of being an immigrant who wants to be an actor, how to access the universal through specificity, the importance of personal voice, comedic influences, the search for identity, Payam…

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Yes, Also - Phil Augusta Jackson 1:21:33

5M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Writer/showrunner/rapper/poet Phil Augusta Jackson (Grand Crew, Key and Peele) sits down with Suzi to discuss his path from advertiser to improviser, the ingredients for a perfect improv space, his outside-the-box New York improv shows, improv’s relationship to audience, how he makes voice of reason characters fun, the problem with over-justificati…

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Yes, Also - Stephanie Allynne 57:02

5M ago57:02

57:02

Actor/writer/director Stephanie Allynne (The L Word, One Mississippi) joins Suzi for a good ol' fashioned improv nerd-out. They talk about Stephanie's journey from sketch to improv, the subjectivity of comedy, following the path that’s right for you, the difference between the Groundlings and UCB, acting energy vs. performance energy, interpretive …

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Yes, Also - Will Hines 1:05:01

5M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

In our first episode, improv legend and WGIS founder Will Hines dives headfirst into the improv weeds with Suzi. They talk about the early days of UCB New York, the difference between premise and game, how multiple characters’ games can work in a monoscene, Will's strong opinions on initiations, his quest for the “perfect” improv curriculum, the ef…

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HIGH-atus 0:34

4y ago0:34

0:34

Hey Stoners! I'm Too Effing High is just taking a short break, but we'll be back after the Holidays! __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Peter Banifaz 1:12:35

4y ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Friend fo the show Peter Banifaz stops by for some songs and re-imagination. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Kimia Behpoornia 1:08:20

4y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Kimia Behpoornia joins the producers for some fun games and good vibes. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic

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Andrew Orolfo And Peter Banifaz 1:03:18

4y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Andrew Orolfo and Peter Banifaz read the stars with some astrology, enjoy some Stoned Jeopardy, and have fun with some Stoned Standup. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: …

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Leonard Smith Jr. and Christopher Eddins 51:17

4y ago51:17

51:17

Comedians Leonard Smith Jr. and Christopher Eddins (Lemon Pepper Wet) join for some hip hop fun and do their best to immitate the noise of a baby sloth. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh…

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Anna Salinas 1:07:19

4y ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Comic artist and comedian Anna Salinas (Bad Comix By Anna) brings the producers along for a journey into the world of comics. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Ginny Hogan and Caroline Doyle 1:11:32

4y ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Ginny Hogan and Caroline Doyle participate in some Stoned vs Sober American fun. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Broti Gupta and Greg Gallant 1:10:17

4y ago1:10:17

1:10:17

In honor of Labor Day Broti Gupta and Greg Gallant complete the 12 (ish) Labors of Hercuweeds! __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Carl Tart and Chinedu Unaka 1:12:10

4y ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Carl Tart and Chinedu Unaka test their LA basketball knowledge and have fun with "The Bubble." __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Emily Catalano and Frank Castillo 58:24

4y ago58:24

58:24

Comedians Emily Catalano and Frank Castillo participate in another experiment of Stoned vs. Sober. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Katrina Davis and Jared Goldstein 1:08:46

4y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Katrina Davis and Jared Goldstein love the U.S. Postal Service and enjoy some stoned standup. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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Matt Apodaca and Ify Nwadiwe 59:56

4y ago59:56

59:56

Friends of the show Matt Apodaca and Ify Nwadiwe join in the fun this week with an episode all about video games. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com Merchandise: TeePublic…

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