Talking Shop w/ James Dugan & Rob Grabowski
167 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEach week, James Dugan and Rob Grabowski sit down with a member of the Chicago Comedy Community to discuss comedy, life, and everything in between.
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Episodes
The Last One with Paige Maney
April 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Paige Maney to end the podcast. Thanks for listening everybody.
I'm Better Now with Bryan Duff
April 12, 2022 14:12 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn the second to last episode, James and Rob are joined by local man Bryan Duff! They talk with Bryan about his start in Chicago, Improvised Shakespeare, Baby Wants Candy, rough auditions, and how everytime you're out they pull you back in. Follow Bryan on twitter @ bryanevansduff and check out his podcast 15 Minutes with Lincoln Want to share some improv advice? Email us at [email protected] Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate,...
Chaotic Nature with Louie Saunders
April 06, 2022 02:06 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by lover of serial killers Louie Saunders! They talk with Louie about creative fulfilment, getting old in improv, tanking in shows, Boy-ish, and jams. This is the first episode in awhile where we get into the nitty gritty of improv so enjoy. Follow Louie on twitter at LouieSaunders and see him in several shows over at CIC Theatre Like what we do? Support our PATREON (Only two more chances!) As always, please rate, review, and subscr...
Goofballs with Brian Stack
March 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by late night writer Brian Stack! Yes, that Brian Stack. They talk with Brian about growing up in the suburbs, early influences, introverts, working with Conan for 20 years, and luck. Follow Brian on twitter @ BrianStack513 and watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (and check out their podcast). Here are links to the sketches we references: Whale Week and SlipNutz Have a piece of advice? Email us at [email protected] ...
Better Than the Status Quo with Mike Johnson
March 23, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by improviser and puppeteer Mike Johnson! We talk with Mike about his finance background, how he found improv, early days at The Playground, The Pool, leadership, and the history of FELT. Follow Mike on twitter @ mjjmike and see him every Saturday with FELT at CIC. Also, check out classes and other shows at CIC. Like what we do? Support our PATREON (only a few chances left) As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Yes and Go F**K Yourself with Mick Napier
March 16, 2022 05:38 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by director, theatre owner, and improv legend: Mick Napier! They talk with Mick about the beginning of the Annoyance, improv "rules", video games, directing, and what's going on with the new iO. Follow Mick on instagram @ mickjnapier Check out his books Improvise: Scenes from the Inside Out and Behind the Scenes: Improvising Long Form Also, go see shows and take classes at The Annoyance Theatre Like what we do? Support our ...
Year of Yes with Kelly Leonard
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by fellow podcaster: Kelly Leonard! They talk with Kelly about his start at Second City, how he rose through the ranks to become Executive Vice President, why he stepped down, the new path he found, the true business of improv, and the importance of dinner clubs. Follow Kelly on twitter @ KLSecondCity And check out this podcast Getting to Yes, And. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subs...
I Can Write Stuff with John Lutz
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by actor/writer/improviser and nice guy: JOHN LUTZ! They talk with John about his start in Chicago, creating new forms, auditioning for SNL, paying attention, working on 30 Rock, and being imtimidated by nice people. Follow John on twitter @ shutuplutz and listen to ESCAPE FROM VIRTUAL ISLAND Like what we do? support our PATREON! (only a few more episodes to do so) As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Gallows Humor with Susan Messing
February 23, 2022 04:16 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by improv legend and all around great person: Susan Messing! They talk with Susan about volunteer laughter, F.I.D.S., stupid goals, early Annoyance, and the healing properities of improv. Follow Susan on twitter @ MessingSusan and on instagram @ susanalicemessing See her perform live in the World Comedy Expo in Messing with Mason and The 1ZS Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Try Everything with Dave Pasquesi
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the great Dave Pasquesi! They talk with Dave about Harold openings, successful improv, worst shows, stand up, and Star Wars. It's a real treat. Follow Dave on twitter @ DPasquesi, purchase his book, Improvisation at the Speed of Life, and watch him in The Grave Yard Show. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Hedonic Treadmill with Andy Junk
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by their first (and maybe only) repeat guest: ANDY JUNK! They talk with Andy about moving to New York, personal trust, restarting, hobbie vs career, and inside out boy. Follow Andy on instagram @ therealandyjunk and if you're in NYC check out the Brooklyn Comedy Collective Here's the episode of the HIDDEN BRAIN Andy was talking about. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBThis week, James and Rob share a big announcement.
Chef's Arrogance with Bruce Phillips
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the guest they swore they would never have on: Bruce Phillips! They talk with Bruce about early memories, post show hangs, auditions, so much ship talk, devised works, and boy scouts. Follow Bruce on instagram @ brulcifer and see him perform with Hitch-Cocktails, Clued In, Trigger Happy, and ComedySportz. Like what we do? Support that PATREON As always, rate, review, and subscribe.
Dog Relaxation Protocol with Meredith Stepien
January 19, 2022 00:44 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis week, James and Rob are virtual with special guest Meredith Stepien! They talk with Meredith about Star Trek, training a dog, working for the Alder Planetarium, talking to astronauts, and Star Kid. Follow Meredith on twitter @ ghostydiddy and on instagram @ merediddys Listen to her podcast REACH: a space podcast for kids Follow the Alder Planetarium on youtube and here's the Alien Drum Circle Video. Listen to the music from VHS Christmas Carol Live! Like ...
Very Successful Failed Comedian with Geoff Dow
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by generic white guy Geoff Dow! They talk with Geoff about danger zones, auditioning for SNL, Just for Laughs, failing at important moments, improv advice, and churches per capita. Follow Geoff on twitter @ GeoffDow2 and on instagram @ gquilks; And do check out HOLY FUCK at The Annoyance. Like what we do? Support that PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Stone Soup with Tara Egan
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAnd we're back! Kicking off 2022, James and Rob are joined by the president of improv Tara Egan! They talk with Tara about gifted schools, staying artistic, college improv, auditions, short form vs long form, and Annoyance stuff. Follow Tara on instagram @ tara.egan and see her in several shows (including ComedySportz). Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
EPISODE RE-BROADCAST with Tina Arfaee
December 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis week, James and Rob have to air a rerun. The holidays are a busy time! Back in August 2020, they were joined by Tina Arfaee! This was originally episode 81. Follow Tina on instagram @ tinatwocats and see her in DECK THE HALLMARK. Also check out her podcastLAKESHORE & LIMBO. Like what we do? Support our PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
ME-YOW with Brad Johnson
December 15, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Baton Rouge's own Brad Johnson! They talk with Brad about understudying, SNL dreams, writing, true friendship, method acting, and brushes with celebrities. Follow Brad on twitter @ bradapalooza and on instagram @ bradapalooza See him live with DARK WEB at CIC and maybe in Deck the Hallmark. Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Hot Boy Cast with Josie Benedetti
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by new camera owner Josie Benedetti! They talk with Josie about growing up in Montana, attending school in Portland, Baby Wants Candy, Fringe Fest, moving to Chicago, Trigger Happy, and much more. Follow Josie on twitter @ josiebenedetti and on instagram @ josiebenedetti See her perform live with Trigger Happy and Baby Wants Candy. Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Self-Sabotage with Annie Sullivan
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Annie Sullivan! They talk with Annie about her time in comedy studies, cool older brothers, writing partners, inspiration, phases of comedy, Devil's Daughter, and much more. Follow Annie on twitter @ WhiteMystery95 and see her perform with Devil's Daughter and Holy Fuck Comedy Hour. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Beetlejuice with Dan Shea
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by tech guy Dan Shea! We talk with Dan about this time as house manager at iO, event planning, producing shows, running the board, bad pulls, and college issues. Follow Dan on twitter @ MrDWShea and check out CIC Theatre! Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Dutch Total Football with Karl Bradley
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBAND WE'RE BACK! After a week off, James and Rob are joined by the smartest man they know: Karl Bradley! We talk with Karl about grad school, neuroscience, emo scream bands, teaching, love of the Harold, fomo, and cigarette sandwich. Follow Karl on twitter @ kralspaceman For information on Cigarette Sandwich go HERE. Also check out they're PATREON. If you're in Atlanta, check out Dad's Garage. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, ...
Concentrated Joy with John Sabine
November 03, 2021 03:42 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by one of the best: John Sabine! They talk with John about tracking shows, the return of the Late 90s, teaching, twitter, and how Yes And might be bad. Follow John on twitter @ jsabine214 and see the Late 90s Sundays at 8pm down at Logan Square Improv. And follow Claussen Pickles and Velveeta Cheese while you're at it. Like what we do? Support our PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
JPM (Jokes per Minute) with Jesse Swanson
October 27, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Second City producer Jesse Swanson! They talk with Jesse about his self proclaimed mediocre rise, updates, senses of humor, how we're all broken, and how he wears many, many hats. Take a class with Jesse in The Second City Writing Program and follow him on twitter @ funnies4monies Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Musical Liaison with Harrison Lott
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by their final punch (kinda) on the Devil's Daughter free sandwich card: Harrison Lott! They talk with Harrison about traveling, comfort zones, confidence, art outside of your normal art, and Blue Man Group. Follow Harrison on twitter @ harrisonlott and listen to his band to do list. Like what we do? Support our PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
A Very Relaxed Woman with Claire McFadden
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the wonderful Claire McFadden! They talk with Claire about social media rules, long boarding, tour co, Arts and Crafts, negativity, working for JackBox Games, and how much improv rocks. Follow Claire on twitter @ czmcfadden and get JackBox Party Pack 8 10/14. Like what we do? Support our PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
A Dart Through Jelly with Rosie Moan
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the fantastic Rosie Moan! We finally got her! We talk with Rosie about vacations, gig life, on camera coaching, teaching, Paddington Bear, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Denver, and Groupon. Follow Rosie on instagram @ romo89 and see her on stage every Thursday at Annoyance with FISHBOWL For coaching, life advice, etc. go to rosiemoan.com Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Definitely Not a Flex with David Yontz
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by a Wooster Rooster Alumni David Yontz. They talk with David about having a child, college days, thesis projects, writing comedic music, becoming an MD for improv and magic shows, and Daniel Tiger. Check out David's music at DAVIDYONTZMUSIC.com and follow him on instagram @ theyontzermash And check out his wife's podcast MUSIC THERAPY WITH JESSICA RISKER Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and sub...
Schlubby with Tim Metzler
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by This Man Tim Metzler! They talk with Tim about marriage, recharging yourself, the worst auditions, moving, Garden Boys, Beth Kuhn, and the quickest ship talk so far! Follow Tim on twitter @ Timmy_the_Metz, on instagram @ timmy_the_metz, and on TikTok @ Timmy_the_Metz Hear Beth's beautiful singing voice on Dave Shelton Trio's album DRIFT Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Rebel with No Cause with Maria Konopken
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Maria Konopken! They talk with Maria about her start in comedy/story telling, solo shows, specific cultural references, Matt Damon Improv, Burlesque is More, and how her grandfather was a spy. Follow Maria on instagram @ mariakonopke and see her with FLEX, Wednesday at 8pm opening for Devil's Daughter and with at the Annoyance. Like what we do? Support that PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Healthy Comedians with Anne Libera
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by comedy mom Anne Libera! They talk with Anne about various comedy theories, thick vs thin comedy, ethics, how mistakes are good; we get really nerdy in this episode. Look out for Anne's upcoming book and purchase her last book: The Second City Almanac of Improvisation. For more info on the comedy studies program, click HERE. For more info on the comedy degree, click HERE. Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, ...
Big Magic with Meghan Babbe
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by South Dakota's own Meghan Babbe! They talk with Meghan about Tour Co, Covid Companies, stress dreams, understudying, TV, Work in Progress, and much more. Follow Meghan on twitter @ m_babbe and on instagram @ mbabbe See THE LATE 90s every Sunday at 8pm at Logan Square Improv. Check out Asher Perlmans' Patreon Check out Logan Square Improv's Patreon Check out our Patreon. As always, rate, review, and subscribe.
Buncha Hams with Jessica Antes
August 24, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the always teaching Jessica Antes! They talk with Jess about teaching every age, She Camp, Spoon River, teaching virtually, and Jess shares some fantastic stories. Follow Jessica on instagram @ classicantes and check out SHE CAMP Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, rate, review, and subscribe.
Feet Off with Scott Piebenga
August 18, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the fastest moving 80 year old man we know Scott Piebenga! We talk with Scott about new challenges, improv "rules", living in Denver, cults, friendly competition, Devil's Daughter, and skateboarding. Follow Scott on instagram @ scottpiebenga and see him with Devil's Daughter on Wednesdays, 8pm at the Annoyance! Support our PATREON! As always, rate, review, and subscribe.
Talking Shop: Remake the Podcast
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBHello Shopaholics! No new episode this week but instead of nothing here's something from Rob's first endeavor into podcasting. An episode of REMAKE THE PODCAST. Rob, a co-host, and special guest sit down to pitch remakes of movies. This features Rob, James Dugan, and Marie Maloney talk about Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This was record back in October of 2016. Follow Marie on twitter @ marie_maloney and listen to her podcast ADAM SANDLER PLEASE STOP. Like what we do?...
Good Right Away with Phylicia McLeod
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the top skechers sales person Phylicia McLeod! They talk with Phylicia about growing up in Wisconsin, wishes, scam child acting classes, bar-prov, improv festivals, and a little bit about Matt Damon Improv. Follow Phylicia on twitter @ Phy_Phy and on instagram @ laugh_with_phee Check out Phylicia's podcast Unlearning and Comedy has an Ouchie Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Is Improv Good? with David Schwartzbaum
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBJames and Rob took a week off! But now they're back and better than ever with special guest David Schwartzbaum! They talk with David about growing up in Miami, Meisner technique, Switch Committee, Muppets, working in LA, and feeding the beast. Follow David on instagram @ schwartzugh and check out his videos David Teaches Jewish Stuff Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Spoons Up with Colin Rourke
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Colin Rourke! They talk with Colin about cruise ships, Second City House Co, remembering names, his journey to find comedy, magical moments, and blowing up on twitter. Follow Colin on twitter @ ballin_rourke and on instagram @ colinrourke Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Raised on TV with Ashley Whitehurst
July 07, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by their old friend Ashley Whitehurst! They talk with Ashley about Late Night shows, analyzing comedy, callbacks, classics, and so much more. Check out Ashley's podcast Comedy Has an Ouchie and follow her on instagram @ ashleymdub Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Episode Re-Broadcast with Alex Bellisle
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBRob was busy this week! So here's a rerun. From Nov 2019, episode 40, it's the fantastic Alex Bellisle! Follow Alex on instagram @ alexbellisle and see her the last Tuesday of each month with GIRLS NIGHT IN. Also, she's the newest member of the Second City ETC. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Party Mom with Brooke Breit
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by improviser, writer, game director Brooke Breit! They talk with Brooke about her time on Second City's ETC Stage, Reality TV, baking, working at JackBox Games, Improvised Shakespeare, raising children, and so much more. Names are dropped in this episode! Following Brooke on twitter @ brookebreit and look out for the new JackBox Party Pack Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Throw Me a Line with Pad Connelly
June 15, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by one of the nicest guys Padraic Connelly! They talk with Pad about human attractions, Vegas, Mission: Improvable, ComedySportz, being an Artistic Director, Whirled News Tonight, the life of an improviser, and Ship Talk Royal Caribbean Style. Follow Pad on twitter @ PadConnelly and see him in ComedySportz on TWITCH Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Don't Do Improv with Bill Stern
June 08, 2021 12:52 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Bill Stern! They talk with Bill about working out, 15 year plans, Out of Bounds fest, twitch, Cigarette Sandwich, moving, and cruise ships. Follow Bill on twitter @ dollarbillstern and on instagram @ dollarbillstern For sketches, shows info, etc from Cigarette Sandwich, follow them on twitter @ CigSandwich Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Learning to Read with Christine Wines
June 01, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Christine Wines IN STUDIO! Under the chandelier! It's good to be back. We talk with Christine about living, working, and performing in Australia, Bio Diversity, performing with your significant other, CIC, The Playground, and her hatred of space. Follow Christine on twitter @ ihatechristine2 and on instagram @ ihatechristine2 and check out her podcast WINES, WINES, WINES Like what we do? Join our PATREON! As always, please rate...
Grateful and Upset with Evan Mills
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by musician, comedian, and good dude Evan Mills! They talk with Evan about updating sketches, zoom-prov, Just For Laughs, solo material, writing music, his beginnings in comedy, and the 1993 movie Demolition Man. Follow Evan on twitter @ awkvanmills and on instagram @ awkvanmills. Check out his music on Spotify. Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
FREE SPAGHETTI with Mike Geraghty
May 18, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week, Jame and Rob are joined by the working man's actor Mike Geraghty! They talk with Mike about Dumb John, bartending, tipping, Big Spoon, acting in movies, the important of stage time, and we reveal who bought iO (HINT: maybe Dugan). Follow Mike on twitter @ MiggityMikeG and on Instagram @ geraghtywm Watch the 3rd Annual Dumb John Spaghetti Dinner HERE For fun, follow GiddyUpYaHorse Like what we do? Subscribe to our PATREON As always, please rate, review...
Teacher's Pet with Val Agnew
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by former campaign manager Val Agnew! They talk with Val about her time in grad school, improv intensives, Zoom-prov, Groupon, co-creating The Trident Network, and how none of this matters. Follow Val on instagram @ agalpalval Check out all the podcasts, twitch streams, and more at THE TRIDENT NETWORK Like what we do? Support our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
In this Economy with Mary Catherine Curran
May 04, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the multi-talented Mary Catherine Curran! We talk with MCat about her college improv days, her journey through Second City, The Annoyance Theatre, garbage trucks, and a little ship talk. And these are just some of the sprinklings in this very fun episode. Follow Mary Catherine on instagram @ itismarycatherine and check out her show MY KIND OF CONTENT Mondays on twitch @ Chicago4Real Like what we do? Subscribe to our PATREON As always, ...
Like Your Teammates with Shelby Jo Plummer
April 27, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by therapist in training Shelby Jo Plummer! They talk with Shelby about grad school, therapy (and how it relates to improv), children's podcasts, potty humor, Comet, She's the People, and being the creative director for iO. Follow Shelby on instagram @ sloppyjoe69 and/or shelbyjoplummer For more information on the James Conklin Memorial Scholarship, click HERE. Check out Liam Hackney's podcast School of Imagination Like what we do...
Give Me the Weird with Jonald Reyes
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by director Jonald Reyes! They talk about tough love, notes, Jonald's start in directing, Second City, resumes, virtual shows, Stir Friday Nights, and the upcoming Stepping Stone Theatre. Follow Jonald on twitter @ jonaldjude For more information on Stepping Stone Theatre, follow them on twitter @ BIPOCcomedy and donate to their GoFundMe. Like what we do? Give to our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.