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If This Is True with Chris Hall

110 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

The podcast that asks actors, improvisers, musicians and entertainers what else is true about them and their lives.

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Episodes

Jamie Campbell

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Jamie Campbell! Actor, comedian, storyteller--the man is the Swiss Army knife of comedy! From his storytelling prowess with "The Devil On the Wall or That Time I Got Kidnapped" to his award winning screenplay "Call Me Thor," Jamie has carved out a niche that aspiring comics can follow to diversify. He also has great advice for up and comers. Check out his plethora of video at www.jamiecampbellcomedy.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://p...

John Bolger

August 30, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

If This Is True would like to introduce you to John Bolger, veteran of the Second City and co-founder of Schadenfreude Theatre in Chicago. John also does work with WGN Radio; is a creative director with TPN,; and started his own production company, Man Eating Cereal. John talks about these and other endeavors, including teaching improv at the University of Chicago. John is kind to everyone and a huge Chicago White Sox fan. Give it a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....

Brian James O'Connell

August 15, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Brian James O'Connell. You might know him from his directorial success with the movie Bloodsucking Bastards, or his TV success with Hell Den on SYFY, or his improv success with Dr. God, iO West and the Pack Theater. I'll bet you didn't know that BOC is a fan of modern Roman history, went to college with Captain America, and thinks about improv ALL THE TIME (It's true, he does). We recorded this on Say Day and touched on the importance of appreci...

Billy Merritt

July 29, 2021 21:48 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

If This Is True would like to introduce you to the illustrious Billy Merritt--and he does back that up! We talked about starting acting and improv later in life to what it takes to be a great voice actor. Plus, we talked about becoming ninjas in a pirate and robot world, winning at fantasy baseball, and the greatness of the Improv Resource Center. Give it a listen and channel your inner pirate! YARRRRRR! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall...

Mandy Price

July 15, 2021 21:46 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Mandy Price. She's an improv bon vivant, performer, and teacher with Jet City Improv in Seattle. Mandy has worked with Second City BoatCo, the Annoyance and iO. She's really up for anything, including carpentry! We talked about carpentry, social anxiety and the state of the world. Mandy believes that everyone should do improv or at least take a class just to find the peace onstage that it gives her. For more on Mandy and her endeavors, go to www....

Sean Monahan

July 02, 2021 02:18 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

If This Is True wants to introduce everyone to Sean Monahan, member of Mission IMPROVable and one of the founders of MI's Westside Comedy Theater in Los Angeles! Sean has studied improv at iO, Second City and Annoyance theaters in Chicago, where I met him in the late 90's. Today is a creator, an innovator and father to a member of the General Hospital family. Interested? Then, give it a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/message ...

RJ Tolan

June 24, 2021 21:20 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

This is the inaugural episode of If This Is True, and I'm introducing everyone to RJ Tolan! RJ is the co-artistic director of Ensemble Studio Theatre's Youngblood in NYC. He is also a veteran of Shadowbox Live in Columbus, OH, where I met him. Come along for a visit! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-hall7/support

If This Is True--RJ Tolan

June 24, 2021 21:20 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

This is the inaugural episode of If This Is True, and I'm introducing everyone to RJ Tolan! RJ is the co-artistic director of Ensemble Studio Theatre's Youngblood in NYC. He is also a veteran of Shadowbox Live in Columbus, OH, where I met him. Come along for a visit! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-hall7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christo...

If This Is True (Trailer)

June 23, 2021 21:20 - 29 seconds - 467 KB

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If This Is True with Chris Hall (Trailer)

June 23, 2021 21:20 - 29 seconds - 467 KB

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