The Improviser's Guide Podcast
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhether shooting from the hip, interviewing professionals, or presenting an absurd world, 'The Improviser's Guide Podcast' tackles the many facets of improvisation and how they affect your day to day living. ,
Hosted by the creator of the honored ensemble [By The Mummers], Frank Cardillo.
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Episodes
Episode 74: Sophia the 1st (Guest with a Neuroscience Degree)
July 18, 2018 03:45 - 23 minutes - 34.7 MBRecorded direct on the shore of Lake Ontario, Sophia Gutchinov is a first time ensemble member with the Wyldewood Players at the Sterling Renaissance Festival. What a delight to listen to the one-of-a-kind performance experience through a fresh set of eyes, heart, and soul. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. TheImp...
Episode 73: Christmas in July
July 16, 2018 16:22 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MBMummers Monday returns to The Improviser's Guide Podcast! This week, post performance haunts of the Sterling Renaissance Festival, incidental music, and Dottore Gooptaloo! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improvier's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram and Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more. LIKE [By The Mummers] on Facebook! FOLLOW @ByTheMummers on Instagram &...
BONUS: The [Complete] Mania of Toy Story
July 12, 2018 13:33 - 1 hour - 191 MBFrank & Jen have compiled their three June 2018 episodes leading up to the opening of Toy Story Land into one glorious episode. Featuring new commentary! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for Archives, Throwbacks, Blogs, & More! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances by Jason Purdy. Incidental piano performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! F...
BONUS: Extreme Rule Predictions (& Physical Challenges)
July 12, 2018 01:45 - 20 minutes - 39.1 MBThe pictures on the wall of the lush podcasting studio (and not at all a living room) are shaking, so the recording sessions are facing a challenge on The Improviser's Guide Podcast. Henceforth, this bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday with Extreme Rules predictions. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. ...
Episode 72: 5th of July Wishes
July 05, 2018 12:00 - 29 minutes - 49.1 MBWISHES! WISHES! Jen & Frank are back for another edition of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz. On this episode, they live watch the nighttime spectacular Wishes' finale (courtesy of The Dis), discuss the opening weekend of Toy Story Land, and plug being acknowledged on Mike Belobradic's 'Hidden Gems' blog... while trying to not completely butcher his name. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE Dillo's D...
Episode 71: The Return of the Heel King
July 03, 2018 13:01 - 18 minutes - 34 MB#EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday has an early arrival prior to the 4th of July Holiday... On this episode, Frank discusses the landmark time the beginning of July is in his wrestling fandom. Plus... Lebron James has turned heel again. And, no surprise, the second turn is never as good as the first. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Tw...
Episode 70: The Mania of Toy Story (Part 3 of 3)
June 28, 2018 11:36 - 34 minutes - 62.7 MBThe Grand Finale of @DillosDiz' Three Part Series leading up to the opening of Toy Story Land has arrived! This week, Jen & Frank talk about the Disney-MGM Studios Toy Story Parade which ran from November 1995 - June 2017... Is it the greatest Studios parade ever? Is it the greatest daytime parade ever? If you say you have troubles, do I have them too? And a challenge is issued to comic book author and Disney Parks music impresario Mel Dale. LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @Dillos...
Episode 69: BFFF (Best Friends Fight Forever)
June 27, 2018 19:29 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBHOT off the heels of predicting the Daniel Bryan-Kane Team Hell No reunion on Smackdown Live, #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday returns to examine the ::air quote:: long term storytelling of Bayley & Sasha Banks... Was General Manager Kurt Angle's counseling demand for the hugger foreshadowing on Monday The Big Red Machine on Tuesday?????? Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. Become a Patreon Member! LIKE ...
Episode 68: The Mania of Toy Story (Part 2 of 3)
June 21, 2018 13:13 - 39 minutes - 69.9 MBJen & Frank introduce themselves... And are clearly a #TeamWoody family. This week's edition of Theme Park Thursday, the second of a three part build towards the opening of Toy Story Land! They focus on the characters, those characters' theme park beginnings, meet and greets, magical moments, and a slice of life working with the most iconic of Pixar characters back in the day. #Nostalgia LIKE @DillosDiz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for throwbacks...
Episode 67: Music.Television.Movie.Money.
June 20, 2018 14:53 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MBAn old man route about the MTV Movie Awards and Money In The Bank thoughts - a straight to the point, yet stream of consciousness edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday... brother! Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. Become a Patreon Member HERE! LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!
Episode 66: Reaching the Pedal
June 19, 2018 16:59 - 23 minutes - 44.9 MBThicket & Thistle ensemble member Lindsay Zaroogian joins The Improviser's Guide Podcast for this edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY! Their original folk musical, 'What's Your Wish?' is heading to the New York Musical Festival for five performances in July 2018 - TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Original Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows', 'I'm Always Blowing Bubbles', 'Shimmy Like My ...
Episode 65: Past-Present-Future
June 19, 2018 16:45 - 15 minutes - 29.4 MBOn this episode of #MummersMonday, the format changes ::cue imposing music:: Thicket & Thistle ensemble member Lindsay Zaroogian sits in and recalls how much (or how little) she remember playing with [By The Mummers]. Plus, 'The Enemy' tells a jest. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. Follow @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! TheImprovisersGuide.com for...
Episode 64: The Mania of Toy Story (Part 1 of 3)
June 14, 2018 15:05 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBJen & Frank are back with the first of three parts leading up to the opening of Toy Story Land! In this episode, @DillosDiz talks about the attractions, dominantly Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin & Toy Story Mania, but with some love to If You Had Wings, If You Could Fly, Delta's Dreamflight, the Disney-MGM Studios Backstage Tour, & Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for throwbacks, archives ...
Episode 63: Rowdy Ronda Improvisey
June 13, 2018 15:23 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBRonda Rousey is an Improviser! My favorite moment of the week explores the power of beats, inflections, and owning your space during performance. Plus, nostalgia for the McMahon-Bischoff union, my dream booking for CM Punk, The Godfather of the non-existent NWO Elite, Constable Corbin the Bald, and some but not all Money In the Bank predictions. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Gui...
Episode 62: Deserve to Be Heard
June 12, 2018 14:10 - 40 minutes - 79.9 MBFrom the show's early life taking over Downtown Orlando in the early 2000's, to being a breakout hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 'Overheard at Joe's' creator Christian Kelty continues to take the immersive experience set in your favorite local bar to new heights! In this episode, we talk about heart, the process of performing at Joe's this decade (compared to last), and the greatness that is allowing the audience to be heard. Beginning June 15, 2018, 'Overheard at Joe's' will run f...
Episode 61: Children of the Night (The Original 9)
June 11, 2018 02:51 - 30 minutes - 57.3 MBMummers Monday is here and ooohhhhh... what music we made. This edition focuses on the selection of the original nine members of [By The Mummers]. PLUS, an announcement regarding future episodes of #MummersMonday. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. 'Children of the Night' and additional music produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE [By The Mummers] on Facebook! FOLLOW @ByTheMummers on Twitter & Instagram. ByTheMummers.com for Archives & Alumni. LIKE T...
SPECIAL EDITION, part deux: Jen Took a Diz Trip
June 07, 2018 14:58 - 29 minutes - 55.9 MBJen has returned from her four night stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. Which of the Dillo's favorites did she partake in? LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for Archives, Throwbacks, & more! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. TheImprovisersGuide.com for m...
SPECIAL EDITION: I <3 Constable Corbin
June 06, 2018 14:38 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBIt's an #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday Special Edition! On June 4th's Monday Night RAW, Baron Corbin was appointed the Constable of the three hour program and... I LOVE IT! How many directions can this appointment take? What are the stories that can be told? Will The Lone Wolf maintain a certain level of status? Theme and Introduction by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes Composed for [By The Mummers] performances produced by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLL...
Episode 60: Welcome Aboard!
May 31, 2018 12:00 - 39 minutes - 74 MBJen is on her way to Walt Disney World this week, and Frank has prepared an inquisition! This week's episode of Theme Park Thursday on The Improviser’s Guide Podcast will cool you off like unto a Disney breeze. LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for Throwbacks, Archives, Blogs & More! Theme Composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes Composed for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on...
Episode 59: The Pre-Determined Rivalry
May 30, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 48 MBThere is a lot of wrestling out there in the world lately. Just this weekend we had two - TWO - Game 7's in the NBA Conference Finals. What story is the NBA trying to tell? Lebron's Hero's Journey? The greatest rivalry in the history of professional sports? That this NBA Finals will lead to the greatest advertising revenue in the company's history? Oh....... the NBA is basketball and not a wrestling company? #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday is upon you! ___________________ Them...
Episode 58: Cross Country Advice
May 29, 2018 17:09 - 26 minutes - 43.2 MBNicole Skelly is a solo performer on the rise at renaissance festivals across the country. Over 12 years time, her journey has gone from company member, to equestrian, to singer, to sword fighter, to the character behind the character in 'The Gwendolyn Show'. Find Nicole (& Gwendolyn) in Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, New York State, Ohio, & Maryland over the next five months! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jas...
Episode 57: Commedia dell'Lenny
May 29, 2018 02:23 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBLenny Burrows - The Master of Revels - The Lord of Misrule - The Merrymaker takes control of the Holiday evening by presenting his Top 10 Characters in the Commedia dell'Arte. See LENNY (and chant his name) July 7th & 8th at the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Theme Composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. @ByTheMummers on Twitter & Instagram. ByTheMummers.com for more information. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on ...
BONUS: Horizons Live Watch
May 24, 2018 03:26 - 27 minutes - 47.1 MBYou voted for your @DillosDiz LIVE WATCH pick on Twitter and here it is in glorious BONUS episode form! The classic EPCOT Center attraction, Horizons (1983-1999) gets the treatment today. No script. No pre-watching. No set ups. All off the cuff! If you haven't subscribed to ResortTV1 on YouTube, you should, because they have awesome videos! DillosDiz: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website. Theme by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances...
Episode 56: Burning Questions & Answers & Dragons
May 17, 2018 04:10 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBPlease pardon our pixie dust! Due to New York City inclement weather, this recording may sound like the wildest ride in the wilderness. Jen & Frank discuss some recent news items, both in WDW and at home. Plus, @DillosDiz answers some Twitter questions from some of their favorite followers! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. Dillo...
Episode 55: We're ALL 'ALL IN'
May 16, 2018 14:42 - 22 minutes - 43 MBCody Rhodes & The Young Bucks are producing a wrestling event on September 1st in Chicago called #ALLIN. On Sunday May 13, this show sold out in less than 30 minutes. This is not a WWE event. How did they do it? They make their 'own kind of music'. This episode is for any artist who's looking to make their own kind of music. It's not #MondayMotivation. It's #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday... BROTHER! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] ...
Episode 54: Just My Mom Sense
May 15, 2018 15:26 - 28 minutes - 45.2 MBFaithful listeners to TIG know @Jenillo as the sister half of @DillosDiz on Theme Park Thursdays. This week, we learn more about Jen's new(ish) blog 'Just My Mom Sense' and talk sensory processing and occupational therapy. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!
Episode 53: The Sprouts, part two
May 14, 2018 16:08 - 33 minutes - 64.4 MBTalking on this Mummers Monday about Mummer Lindsay Zaroogian's upcoming appearance at NYMF with the super musical group Thicket & Thistle, the inspiration that the (currently in previews off-Broadway) immersive-interactive-improvisational success 'Overheard at Joe's' was for [BTM], and we play the second half highlights of PLAY from the April 29, 2018 performance at QED Astoria! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason...
Episode 52: Menken Music
May 10, 2018 12:29 - 42 minutes - 82.1 MBThe Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Tangled... Jen & Frank (aka @DillosDiz) explore the Disney musical works of legendary composer Alan Menken, and whether his compositions are given their collective due within the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes composed for [By The Mummers] performances by Jason Purdy. LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram...
Episode 51: Superhero & Extraordinary Universes
May 09, 2018 21:25 - 32 minutes - 60.9 MBAre you one of the six people who haven't seen #InfinityWar? If yes, then this isn't the episode for you. Spoilers & swerves abound on this stream of consciousness episode of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday... brother! Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more information.
Episode 50: Concrete Jungle Cliche
May 08, 2018 20:39 - 16 minutes - 32.1 MB@NewYorkCliche herself, Mary Lane, joined TIG for a LIVE edition of IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY on Sunday April 29th, 2018 (yes, we are aware it was not a Tuesday). A President, a crown, and a banana, are all part of this cliched conversation. Read Mary Lane’s blog daily at NewYorkCliche.com! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitte...
Episode 49: I Am Sprout, part one
May 07, 2018 20:47 - 18 minutes - 35.2 MBOn Sunday April 29, 2018, Matt Harvey, Andy Sklar, Lindsay Zaroogian, Kara O'Connor, Marisa Pizzuto, & Charles F. Murray resurrected the [By The Mummers] musical improv show, 'PLAY', at QED Astoria. Hear the first half highlights, and FOLLOW @bythemummers on Twitter & Instagram for updates regarding video content. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankM...
BONUS: In Defense of the Animal Kingdom
May 02, 2018 17:21 - 26 minutes - 50.7 MBThis BONUS edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz follows up on Episode 48, "celebrating" Disney's Animal Kingdom's 20th Anniversary. The two very special guests on this feature take Frank & Jen to task following that episode. This... Is... The Defense of the Animal Kingdom. LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for Blogs, Archives, & Throwbacks. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] p...
BONUS: Everything is Wrestling in Improv
May 02, 2018 15:31 - 28 minutes - 48.9 MBThis bonus edition of The Improviser's Guide Podcast takes a page from Tina Fey's best seller, Bossypants, and discusses how her Rules of Improvisation are applicable - to the audience, to the performers, and to current wrestling storylines. Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more ...
Episode 48: Celebrating Animal Kingdom at 20?
April 26, 2018 15:27 - 28 minutes - 47.8 MBDisney's Animal Kingdom turned 20 on Sunday April 22nd. On this episode of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz, Jen & Frank talk about the passage of time (OLD!), the wait times of Flight of Passage (long!), and where the AK sits on our list of favorite Orlando theme parks. WARNING: criticism. noun. the act or art of analyzing and evaluating or judging of a literary or artistic work, musical performance, art exhibit, dramatic production, etc. MEANING: criticism can be good AND bad! Theme...
Episode 47: Never Say Never
April 25, 2018 18:04 - 38 minutes - 72.9 MBIconic Radio Host Mike Francesa (he of WFAN 'Mike & the Mad Dog' fame) for two years said that, after December 2017, he would never work for the country's most recognizable sports station ever again. Four months later... Never. Say. Never. Professional wrestling is renowned for this line of thinking. Loser Leaves Town matches? They'll be back. Loser Leaves Federations matches? They'll be back. Retiring? 98% chance that you'll lace up the boots again (if your name is not Edge or Shawn Mic...
Episode 46: #MattHarveyMedia, Part Two
April 24, 2018 16:03 - 30 minutes - 57.3 MBThe composer of The Improviser's Guide Podcast theme, Matt Harvey, has returned to #NYC! In this continuation of Episode 45, we talk from The Cellar of Macy's Herald Square on 34th Street in Manhattan about our time spent there creating the first ever [By The Mummers] performance: the title, the structure, the lost scenes, the forgotten inspirations, and how our greatest attribute was the thing we feared the most! See Matt with [By The Mummers] at QED Astoria Sunday Night 4/29/18 - $5 tick...
Episode 45: #MattHarveyMedia, Part One
April 23, 2018 18:29 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MBA two day The Improviser's Guide Podcast event eight months in the making!!! #MattHarveyMedia, @TheHarvery, Jesterevoution himself, Matt Harvey (not to be confused with the recently demoted to the Mets bullpen Matt Harvey). His full time return to New York City is upon us, so we celebrate with sample contributions (and never before heard drafts) made to [By The Mummers] over the years. Check out Part Two [Episode 46] on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY! See The Improviser's Guide Podcast LIVE at QED ...
Episode 44: In the Music, Music, Music, Music Room
April 19, 2018 14:51 - 29 minutes - 56.6 MBMel Dale was featured in this week's IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY episode of TIG (Episode 42), and makes a return appearance on Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz. We talk Tikis, Music Loops, Attraction Cynicism, & more! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for archives, blogs, & throwbacks. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Fa...
Episode 43: Brushbacks, Break-Ups, & The 3rd Man
April 18, 2018 14:37 - 24 minutes - 46 MBThis past week in news and sports had #EverythingIsWrestling written all over it! From a renewed (and aggressive) rivalry, to the end of a reality show relationship, to the big courtroom reveal of the third man (spoiler: it was not Hulk Hogan this time), the question needs to be asked, how much are you getting worked on a daily basis? Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook...
Episode 42: Comics & Storytelling
April 17, 2018 15:18 - 27 minutes - 51.7 MB'Your Cold Felt Heart' is an original comic by San Diego based graphic designer Mel Dale. This episode of TIG focuses on the allure of storytelling, the images in our minds, and the power of a good soundtrack. Also, check out The FilmShip Podcast, co-hosted by Mel! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. TheImprovisersG...
Episode 41: Here's the Pitch
April 17, 2018 02:45 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MBAfter week of Mummers Monday episodes, what happened on September 8, 2009? What about September 8th is significant? What was the pitch? What were the determining factors in separating the play within and the play (spoiler: Frank can't say this part cleanly)? What sweeteners were added to the pot? The WHAT of the pitch gets the examination. LIKE [By The Mummers] on Facebook! FOLLOW @ByTheMummers on Twitter & Instagram. ByTheMummers.com for Archives & Alumni. Theme by Matt Harvey. Ad...
Episode 40: The Crossroads
April 12, 2018 14:07 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MBThe end of the Crossroads at Hotel Plaza Boulevard and State Road 535 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is nigh! This nostalgic reflection of a shopping plaza references 'Junk Food Lane', angry mini golf excursions, Jungle Jim's, ketchup AND mustard on cheeseburgers, Gooding's vs. Publix, the Zero to Hero Victory Parade, the Fashion Square Mall, at least two nods to MuppetVision 3(4?)D, the Mister Rogers exhibit, and the worst tip ever given. LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz ...
Episode 39: Documenting the Giant
April 11, 2018 16:11 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBOn Tuesday April 10th, 2018, HBO debuted their documentary on the 8th Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant. #EverythingIsWrestling talks about the timing of the premiere, the WrestleMania 3 main event from the eyes of a 12 year old, and the only thing missing from this film. Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. TheImpro...
Episode 38: The Mania & The Mis-Adventurers
April 10, 2018 18:07 - 34 minutes - 65.9 MBOne-half of the comedy-adventure duo, The Mis-Adventurers, Stephanie Ward has been a professional wrestling fan for a little over a month. 48 Hours removed from the biggest night of the "sports-entertainment" year, Steph provides a unique perspective on her first WrestleMania. We cover the performer-audience relationship, presence, likability and my triple main event selections for next year's Mania. See The Mis-Adventurers at The Castle of Muskogee Renaissance Festival, Weekends April 2...
Episode 37: The Culture of Play
April 09, 2018 19:22 - 23 minutes - 45.2 MBApril 29, 2018 will see the return of the musical improv show that won the 2014 Down Under Improv Championship, 'PLAY [By The Mummers]'. After a week away, Mummers Monday on TIG returns to discuss the origins that established a culture of play within the New York City based theatrical ensemble, [By The Mummers]. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. 'My Mariah' features Matt Harvey, Jake Ottosen, and Andr...
BONUS! Disney Pixar Movie Bracket Madness
April 05, 2018 14:26 - 38 minutes - 73 MBMarch Madness is over and April showers have arrived! @Jenillo & @FrankMCardillo discuss the social media frenzy(?) that was Disney Pixar fans filling out and posting their favorite movie choices. Check out our Instagram, then play and listen along! LIKE @DillosDiz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram. DillosDiz.com for more information. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] productions composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Im...
BONUS: WrestleMania Predictions
April 04, 2018 17:31 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBCan I convince you to watch WrestleMania? Do you know that if you've never subscribed to the WWE Network, you can do so and see WrestleMania for free? Do you know I'm writing this and the WWE Network is not a sponsor, this is actually just something I want you to do? This BONUS edition of The Improviser's Guide Podcast runs thru the match-ups for the Sunday April 8th spectacle! Predictions, hopes, fears, preposterous ideas, all of it! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes pr...
Episode 36: (Less Than) 10 Glorious March News Stories
March 29, 2018 12:56 - 35 minutes - 59.4 MBJen returns to Theme Park Thursday and @DillosDiz discusses the major March happenings! The Electrical Water Pageant, Baby Animal, #Goals, & more!!! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Instagram & Twitter! DillosDiz.com for Archives, Throwbacks, & Blogs! Theme Composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. Go to...
Episode 35: #WhoBitBeyonce (& Other Mania Mysteries)
March 28, 2018 15:14 - 26 minutes - 50.4 MBAre you following the whole #WhoBitBeyonce thing? Do you like yourself a good unsolved mystery? Well, someone bit our beloved Bey in the face and we want to know who it is! TIG & #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday reflects on the biggest mystery in WWE (then World Wrestling Federation) history. Plus, the powers that be must have been outlining WrestleMania 34 this past weekend as this is the only explanation for an underwhelming RAW & Smackdown Live! Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey. Ad...
Episode 34: IT'S [Talk] STERLING!
March 28, 2018 01:13 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBPiggybacking on the #MummersMonday episode (Number 33, Trust.Heart.Instinct), listen to previous guests on The Improviser's Guide Podcast Jason Purdy, Lizzy Ana Lincoln, Donna Kay Yarborough, Joe Regan, Anna Rock, & David Godbey speak on what they drew from their own experience at the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @Frank...