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
Exit Interview with Stephen Kropa
May 22, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with sad boi Stephen Kropa. They talk about self loathing, dangling the carrot, stage confidence, creating your own material, and Kropa's final thoughts before he leaves for LA. Follow Kropa on twitter @ KropaCabana and hear him on his podcasts Overstated and Autonomic As always, please share, rate, and review!
Comedy equations with Anneliese Toft
May 14, 2019 10:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with Second City director Anneliese Toft. They talk about general auditions, how scenes work, how to "argue" with your scene partner, and being an adult. You can see more of Anneliese's work in the Second City ETC's 43rd revue Grinning from Fear to Fear. As always, please rate, review, and share!
Sharing Secrets with Laurel Krabacher
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOn this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with an absolute gem: Laurel Krabacher. They talk about themes, failed sketches, the writing process within Second City and other theatres, and Bravo's Real Housewives. You can see Laurel in the Second City ETC's 43rd revue Grinning from Fear to Fear As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
Talking Presidents with Clayton, James, and Rob
May 02, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MBA little bonus episode where Clayton, James, and Rob talk about presidents. Well...mostly about Teddy Roosevelt. Enjoy!
Desperately successful with Clayton Margeson
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBOn this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with man about town Clayton Margeson. They talk about the Late 90s, Dragon Ball Z, Anti-Comedy, and group games. See Clayton with The Late 90s every Wednesday at 10:30pm at iO Chicago. As always, please rate, review, and share!
High and funky with Abby McEnany
April 24, 2019 04:42 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with one of the best people they know: Abby McEnany. They discuss the Chicago improv scene back in the late 90s, getting notes, the Sundance film festival, and the joy of improv. You can see Abby every Wednesday with Virgin Daiquiri, 8pm at iO Chicago. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe!
The Great Debate with TJ Jagodowski & Beth Melewski
April 17, 2019 05:09 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBOn this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with TJ Jagodowski and Beth Melewski, two legends of the Chicago improv community. We talk about acronyms, high school theatre, the great debate between long form and short form, and how it feels stepping away from the community. As always, please rate, review, and share!
Pretty Things with Olivia Nielsen
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Olivia Nielsen to discuss touring, ghosts, murder hotels, and working at a box office. (this was recorded on March 31st 2019) You can see Olivia live on stage with The Second City's Blue Co and Mondays at iO Chicago with Lil' Tooties. As always, please rate, review, and share!!!
Music stuff with Arne Parrott
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with musically talented Arne Parrott. Arne is a Music Director around town. We discuss the history of pianos, playing for ballerinas, and providing music for improv shows. Follow Arne on twitter @ ArneParrott and hear more of his music here. As always, please rate, review, and share. It really does help!
Warming up with Alex Garday
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Alex Garday to discuss warm-ups, breaking on stage, running a theatre, and emojis. Plus everyone's favorite segment: SHIP TALK. You can see Alex on stage with The Musical Armando every Friday, 8pm at iO Chicago. Follow Alex on twitter and instagram @ agarday
Poor Audio with Tyler Davis
March 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Tyler Davis to discuss notebooks, sketches that don't work, and song writing. You can see Tyler in Algorithm Nation, or The Static Quo on the Second City Main Stage and with Devil's Daughter on Tuesdays at iO Chicago. Follow Tyler on twitter @ TylerADav And a big thank you to Tim Joyce for audio help. As always, please rate, review, and share.
Come down stage with Max Ganet
March 12, 2019 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Max Ganet to talk Golden Tee, basketball metaphors, types of players, and Devil's Daughter. We dive deep into shop talk so hold on tight. See Max in Devil's Daughter every Tuesday, 10:30pm, at iO Chicago. And if you can find him on social media, remind him he has twitter and instagram. As always, please rate, review, and share!
Having fun with EJ Cameron
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with EJ Cameron to talk about Pauly Shore, dealing with odd suggestions, scooping grounds, and ship life. Following EJ on twitter @ EJ_Cam19 and see him live on stage in the upcoming Second City ETC 43rd revue. As always please rate, review, and subscribe!
Cleaning smocks with Jeff Mudoch
February 26, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with human cartoon Jeff Murdoch. They discuss the writing process, were ideas come from, cruise ships, and Big Dog t-shirts. See Jeff in the Second City main stage review "Algorithm Nation or, The Static Quo" and follow him on twitter @ jsmurd and on instagram @ jmurdoink. Also check out his blog on instagram @ whatcanisayimafoodie Please rate, review, and share!
Being nice with Stacey Smith
February 19, 2019 18:05 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week, James and Rob sit down with Stacey Smith to discuss team names, teaching in Europe, and Cold Stone Creamery. Follow Stacey on twitter @ staceinyoface and learn more about her and her shows at staceysmithcomedy.com
Breaking locks with Andrew Knox
February 12, 2019 17:03 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn our first episode, James and Rob sit down with Andrew Knox. We talk body listening, hot names, talking to deer, and prawns. See Andrew Knox live on the Second City ETC stage and follow him on twitter at @ softknox Please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the hosts @ duganitright and @ robgrabo
Preview!
February 05, 2019 16:39 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBTalking Shop is a weekly podcast where James Dugan and Rob Grabowski sit down with a member of the Chicago Comedy Community and discuss life, comedy, and everything in between.