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
Brand New Hypothesis with Mary Tilden
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by actor/improviser/writer/producer/many hat wearer Mary Tilden! They talk with Mary about her time at boarding school, miss use of power, arts education, monthly challenges, producing movies, and all the secrets to Devil's Daughter. Follow Mary on instagram @ marytilden and watch her short film Cool for Five Seconds. Like what we do? Then support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Diamond in the Rough with Ana Silva
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by avid test taker Ana Silva! With Ana we talk about her sister, business for actors, understudying, Matt Damon improv, thinking to much, and falling for improv. Follow Ana on twitter @ theanasilva and on instagram @ theanasilvashow Like what we do? subscribe to our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
The Karate Kid Moment with Matt Miller
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by director/producer Matt Miller! We talk with Matt about his start in the business, directing commercials during the pandemic, puppet muscles, bird shows, producing web series, and much more. For more info on Matt check out his website MattMillerDirects.com and follow him on twitter @ Matthew1695 Here's the website to the Chicago Virtual Showcase Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
We're Back! with Paige Maney
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe're back! New episodes! Hooray! This week, James and Rob are joined by the fantastic Paige Maney! They talk with Paige about being an introvert, her Harold team Nectar, teaching, forced friendships, how to make the community more diverse, and so much more. Follow Paige on twitter @ TheRealPManey and on instagram @ pagina123 Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Episode Re-Broadcast with Ryan Ben
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week, James and Rob air another rerun. Back in February 2020 (mere weeks before the world shut down), we were joined by rocket arm Ryan Ben. This was originally episode 56. Follow Ryan Ben on twitter @ ryanjoeben and check out EL XANGARRITO MEX Like what we do? Support us on PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Episode Re-Broadcast with Anneliese Toft
March 09, 2021 14:26 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThis week, James and Rob air another rerun. Back in May of 2019, we were joined by director Anneliese Toft. This was originally episode 14. Anneliese asked us to plug Amber Ruffin's new book You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey and Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Check them out! Like what we do? Then support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Episode Re-Broadcast with Abby McEnany
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week, James and Rob air another rerun. Back in April of 2019, we were joined by Abby McEnany. This was originally episode 11! Check out Abby in Showtime's Work in Progress. Like what we do? Support our PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Episode Re-Broadcast with E.J. Cameron
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week, James and Rob air another rerun. Back in January of 2019, we were joined by EJ Cameron. This was originally episode four! Follow EJ on twitter @ EJ_Cam19 and on instagram @ eeeezeejeeezus19 Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Episode Re-Broadcast with Shantira Jackson
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week, James and Rob air a rerun. Back in August 2019, we were joined by the great Shantira Jackson. Enjoy! Follow Shantira on twitter @ tira_tira_tira Like what we do? Support our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
The 100th Episode, part two
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThis week, James and Rob continue to turn the mics on themselves and answer more questions from listeners, friends, and strangers. Follow Talking Shop on twitter @ TalkingShopChi Like what you hear? Subscribe to our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
The 100th Episode, part one
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis week, James and Rob turn the mics on themselves and answer questions from listeners, friends, and strangers. A huge thanks to all our listeners out there. Thank you for tuning in each week; thank you for saying nice things; and thank you for being you. Follow Talking Shop on twitter @ TalkingShopChi Follow James Dugan on Instagram @ duganitright Follow Rob Grabowski on Instagram @ robgrabo Like what we do? Subscribe to our PATREON! As always, please...
OVER IT with Liz Anderson
January 26, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by special guest Liz Anderson! They talk with Liz about her writing process, working for Jackbox Games, The Onion fellowship, territory battles, One Woman No Show, and quitting improv. Follow Liz on twitter @ lizanderson__ and listen to Paired Podcast Like what we do? Check out our PATREON. As always, rate, review, and subscribe.
Bolder and Stronger with Luis Cortes
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by fellow ship talker Luis Cortes! They talk about growing up in Los Angeles, finding love on the open seas, becoming a responsible person, Comedysportz LA and ComedySportz Chicago, and delivering weed. Follow Luis on instagram @ luisdcortes81 and see him live on twitch at CSZNChicago. Here's a link to Luis's D&I Talks. Like what we do? Become a member of our PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Choose Your Own Adventure with Garrett Kelly
January 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by their old pal Garrett Kelly! They talk about first teams, college improv days, tricks and tips, Adult Swim promos, PH Theatre, Devil's Daughter, and heating pipes. Follow Garrett on instagram @ garrettmkelly and on twitter @ gksecrets Like the show? For more, check out our PATREON As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
A Big Life with Irene Marquette
January 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the wonderful Irene Marquette! They talk about the Curio Show, producing shows, devised theatre, Irene's career path, working with Kay Cannon, and so much more. This one is a real treat. Follow Irene on twitter @ irenemarquette and on instagram @ irenemarquette Like the show? Then join our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
The Heart and The Butt with Elizabeth Andrews
December 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Chicago's #1 Manager Elizabeth Andrews! They talk about high school theatre, singing poorly, Ryan Stiles, collaborating, Comet, and how to trust yourself. Follow Elizabeth on instagram @ zubbymight and check out her web series with George Elrod (friend of the show) Peas and Carrots. Like we do? Support use at our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Ruffling Feathers with Katie Klein
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by one of the best: Katie Klein! We talk about The Late 90s, Virgin Daiquiri, business improv, Super Human, Improvised Shakespeare, and so much more. Follow Katie on instagram @ kajklein Check out Lantern Comedy Collective and Super Human Collective. Like what you hear? Help us and other Devil's Daughter Podcasts by supporting our PATREON. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Room Laughs with Greg Iwinski
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by late night writer Greg Iwinski! They talk about midnight shows, political humor, silent retreats, the balance of comedy and religion, writing packets, and Studio 60. Follow Greg on twitter @ GaryJackson If you like what we do and want to support, check out our PATREON. As always, rate, review, and subscribe.
Being a Hack with Dan White
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by fellow podcaster Dan White! They talk about missing friends, on-line improv, The Playground, Fudge, writing, and more. Follow Dan on twitter @ atdanwhite and check out his podcast IMPROV IS DEAD Like what you hear? Help us out by joining our PATREON! As always, rate, review, and subscribe!
How the Cookie is Made with Terrence Carey
December 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by shaman Terrence Carey! They talk about spirituality, tarot card readings, being creative, dreams, PREACH, working at Second City, and more. This conversation was recorded on Nov 12, 2020. Follow Terrence on instagram @tbaby_the_shaman For updates on PREACH, check out their Facebook page. For more on BLACK & WHITE NEWS: The Plan, go to SecondCity.com Like what you hear? Help us out at our Patreon! As always, please rate, r...
Sweating Bullets with Tim Lyons
November 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by follow podcaster Tim Lyons! They talk about counting steps, podcasting, nerves, Fudge, marketing shows, and so much more. Follow Tim on twitter @ TimLyons and check out his podcast IMPROV IS DEAD Like what you hear? Help us out by joining our PATREON! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
A Bunch of Kings with Trent Dozier
November 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThis week, James and Rob welcome list maker Trent Dozier! They talk about improv frustrations, midnight shows, inside bits about inside bits, two-prov, moving, and Nia. Follow Trent on instagram @ trent_dozier For those who don't know, here's the link to the Revolver Del Award Videos. Like our show? Help us out by donating to the Devil's Daughter Podcast Patreon! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
DUNKIN' with Maggie Smith
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Maggie Smith! They talk about her start in comedy, nerd stuff, moving to LA, producing a weekly news show, Inspector Gadget, and the importance of drinking water. Follow Maggie on instagram @ chimaggiesmith and listen to her podcast The Quest We Can Do Like we what do? Donate to the Devil's Daughter Podcast Patreon! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
GO VOTE!
November 03, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBNo new episode this week. Just a reminder to go vote! But in case you are standing in line waiting to vote, here's an old bonus episode to help pass the time. From May 2nd 2019, it's Clayton Margeson, James, and I talking about Presidents.
That's a Bit with Jason Geis
October 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by former artistic director now current artistic director Jason Geis! We talk about short form, bits, corporate gigs, running a theater, Harold Teams, the rise and fall of Ph Comedy, and loyal fans. Check out ComedySportz on Twitch with shows every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm on Twitch.tv/CSZNChicago Follow Jason on instagram @ jasoniangeis Support us The Devil's Daughter Podcast Patreon! As always, please rate, review,...
Friendly Conflict with Javid Iqbal
October 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by trouble maker Javid Iqbal! They talk about Javid's start in comedy, naming kids, raising kids, SNL Dreams, understudying, and being prepared. Follow Javid on twitter @ TheRealJavid and on instagram @ javidiqbal82 Support us at The Devil's Daughter Podcast Patreon! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Showing Skin with Vernon Mina
October 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by local father Vernon Mina. They talk about warm ups, Skin-prov, The Annoyance, teaching, raising a child, comedy heroes, feelings, and Scott Adsit. Follow Vernon on instagram @ Vernonmeenah Support us at The Devil's Daughter Podcast Patreon. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Comedy is Personal with Jonny Nelson
October 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Christmas Elf Jonny Nelson! They talk about playing with "friends", stock characters, teaching moments, students, and back stage energy. Follow Jonny on instagram @ jonnynelson and listen to this podcast OUT OF YOUR HEAD Like what you hear? Learn more by joining our Patreon. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Demanding Compliments with Bri Fitzpatrick
September 29, 2020 05:46 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by pug owner Bri Fitzpatrick! They talk about teaching kids, neediness, Elvis impersonators, Irish Culture, Edinburgh, and improv boys. Follow Bri on instagram @ bri_fitz_p and check out her live stream D&D/improv show The Quest We Can Do! Support us at The Devil's Daughter Patreon. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
The Infinite Scroll with Alex Trepka
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by our old friend Alex Trepka. They talk about day jobs, their early days at iO, improv festivals, The Artist's Way, and much more. Follow Alex on instagram @ alextrepka and on twitter @ alextrepka Here's a link to The Artist's Way. Learn more about The Devil's Daughter Podcast Network at our patreon. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Escape Fantasies with Tina Arfaee
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Tina Arfaee! They talk about work, house boats, forensics, writing for yourself, Matt Damon Improv, promoting, and cut off shorts. Follow Tina on instagram @ tinatwocats and check out her role-playing occult-noir podcast Lakeshore & Limbo. Learn more about the Devil's Daughter Podcast Network at our Patreon. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
The Blow Up Spot with Lauren Williams
September 09, 2020 00:51 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Jewel-Osco Employee of the Month Lauren Williams! They talk about Halloween, The Teenagers, Del Awards, being on the Harold Commission, and watching thousands of hours of improv shows. Follow Lauren on instagram @ lauren_laurax Becoming a member at the Devil's Daughter Patreon! As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Hot Dish with Lisa Burton
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by midwesterner Lisa Burton! They talk about the improv community in Minneapolis, divorce, goal setting, pan of bars, and ship talk. Follow Lisa Burton on instagram @ squidpickle Check out the Devil's Daughter Podcast Network Patreon. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Not Bitter with Sammy Tamimi
August 26, 2020 02:44 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by CIN moderator Sammy Tamimi! They talk about the new landscape of Chicago comedy, the power of improv, the SC Directing Program, coaching, team work, and tornado sirens. Follow Sammy on instagram @ sammytamimi and on twitter @ IAmChicagoSam As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Arts and Farts with Jordan Stafford
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by Jessica Simpson fan Jordan Stafford! They talk about Bernie Mac, dream jobs, projects, park hangs, other names, and the art and humor of flatulence. Follow Jordan on instagram @ dudewiththeabolistionistpart and see his art @ Staffordianworks As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Grilling with Matt Myers
August 11, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by former iO bartender Matt Myers. They talk about pantomime, Matt's beginning in Phoenix, short form, The Teenagers, comedy philosophy, and how to be kinder to yourself. Follow Matt on twitter @ MyersMattt As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Donating Angels with Aram Rayzian
August 04, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Golden Girls fan Aram Rayzian. They talk about commercial work, Mothership, Twisty, deep improv theory, sour patch kids; we're all over the place in this one. Follow Aram on instagram @ rayzianaram and on twitter @ RayzianAram As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Artistic Excellence with Jules Morales
July 28, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by actor/improviser/artistic director Jules Morales! They talk about the phases of quarantine, people helping people, the process of opening a brand new theater, and ship talk. For more of Jules work, check out CallMeJules.com and follow her on twitter @ werqinggirl For more information about Stepping Stone Theater, follow them on instagram @ steppingstonecomedy and fill out this Google Doc. As always, please rate, review, and subscrib...
Pants Dot Com with Dan Bulla
July 21, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by screenwriter and droll prankster Dan Bulla. They talk about Dan's start in Chicago, working in LA, writing for SNL, being friends with Adam Sandler, and much more. Follow Dan on twitter @ danbulla As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Go Down Swinging with Luke Null
July 14, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by self proclaimed guitar comic Luke Null! They talk about the comedy community, comedy over zoom, Game of Thrones, bad habits, the importance of writing, and his year on SNL. Follow Luke on twitter at Luke_Null and check out this album Guitar Comic (available on all music streaming platforms). As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
FREEZE! with Charles Pettitt
July 07, 2020 21:02 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the southern gentleman Charles Pettitt! They talk about the improv scene in LA, covid, The Sopranos, Cigarette Sandwich Power Hour, on-line classes; truly we're all over the map in this one. Follow Charles on instagram @ chucksweattitt and check out the Cigarette Sandwich Power Hour at twich.tv/annoyancetheatre As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
Throwing Parties with Ashley Nicole Black
June 30, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by writer, actor, and twitter-phenom Ashley Nicole Black! They talk about Ashley's time at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, being the newbie in the writers room, 24hrs news, Ship Talk, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and so much more. See Ashley in A Black Lady Sketch (streaming now on any of the HBOs) and follow her on twitter @ ashleyn1cole As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
Getting Attention with Joe Kwaczala
June 23, 2020 10:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by stand-up comedian Joe Kwaczala! They talk about producing content, social media, Joe's path to his Comedy Central Half Hour, TGI Fridays, and much more. Check out Joe's 31 Videos in One day project HERE, give a listen to his podcast Who Cares About the Rock Hall?, and follow him on twitter @ joekjoek As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
Pulling Up a Chair with Kenzie Elizabeth
June 16, 2020 10:30 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week, James and Rob are joined by the Chicago loving but LA living Kenzie Elizabeth. They talk about PA work in Los Angeles, productivity vs creativity, finding your brand, dog actors, and why Chicago is the best. Follow Kenzie on Instagram @ K.Z.Elizabeth and look out for her upcoming short film Pathetic Woman. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe.
A Brief Message
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 57 seconds - 881 KBPlease donate to one or all of these causes: Black Lives Matter Chicago National Bail Fund network Chicago Community Bail Fund George Floyd Memorial Fund
Christian Magicians with Zach Zimmerman
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week, James and Rob continue their virtual tour and head back to New York to talk with former improviser, current stand up Zach Zimmerman! They talk about sleep schedules, the no risk factor of virtual shows, putting together an hour of stand up, the Edinburgh Festival, and Ship Talk. Listen to Zach's first album, Clean Comedy, on Spotify, and follow him on twitter @ zzdoublezz As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
Make the People Laugh with Julie Marchiano
May 19, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week, James and Rob head back to Los Angeles on their virtual tour to chat with Second City ETC Alumni Julie Marchiano. We talk about creativity during the quarantine, zoom improv, performing and learning in LA, failed sketches, and Charles Pettitt. Follow Julie on twitter @ juliemarchiano and on Instagram @ juliemarchiano As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
Sliding Doors with Asher Perlman
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis week, James and Rob continue their virtual tour and visit New York to talk with Late Show writer Asher Perlman! They about the early days of Groupon, working for Second City, writing packets, and Asher's journey from Chicago to The Opposition to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Follow Asher on Twitter @ asherperlman As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
Dance of the Jester with Jamison Webb
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Florida's son Jamison Webb! They talk about Jamison's time on the Second City Main Stage, working from home, transition to LA, Jeopardy, and much more. Follow Jamison on twitter @ jamisonwebb and see him on TV here and there. Like the upcoming Netflix show Space Force. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
The Puma Store with Eddie Mujica
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with their first virtual guest Eddie Mujica! They talk about Eddie's start in Miami, his journey to Chicago, working with Second City, his trip to Cuba, and much, much more! Follow Eddie on TikTok @ moohekah and on Twitter @ mooheekah As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!