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Legendary Subversive Improv Actor David Razowsky

Improv Touchstones - June 23, 2023 17:23 - 42 minutes
Sam Fisher chats with master improviser and author of "Subversive's Guide to Improvisation" David Razowski.

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Magnet Theater Performer, and Teacher, Rick Andrews

Improv Touchstones - April 27, 2023 16:26 - 39 minutes
Hosts Brenden, Colin, and Tone delve into the five universal touchstones that make a good Improv scene with talented and famous improvisers from around the world. Hear their opinions and learn how to improvise with Truth, Vulnerability, Playfulness, Positivity, and Presence.

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Actor, writer, and Magnet Theater Improv Stalwart, Louis Kornfeld

Improv Touchstones - April 21, 2023 21:05 - 53 minutes
Hosts Brenden, Colin, and Tone delve into the five universal touchstones that make a good Improv scene with talented and famous improvisers from around the world. Hear their opinions and learn how to improvise with Truth, Vulnerability, Playfulness, Positivity, and Presence.

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S2: E5 Marine Biology high school?

Yeti or Not - January 22, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Yeti or Not is an improvised question analysis podcast that features a living room style discussion, followed by a free form improv set based on what we discovered in the question's discussion... A.K.A. another f****** improv podcast.

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S2: E4 These Foos can FIGHT

Yeti or Not - January 17, 2023 22:36 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Yetis Brenden and Josh do a duoprov set about two friends discovering psychedelic insights at a singular Foo (just one foo) fighter.

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S2: E3 Shattered legs at a double wedding

Yeti or Not - January 01, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Yetis Brenden, Claire, Josh, and Kurt go full crazy town on an episode filled with a double wedding, terrible pants salesmen, and a dance off to win a father-in-law's (and husband?) love. Still think we script this shit?

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S2: E2 We are definitely not putting people in your mouth

Yeti or Not - December 18, 2022 18:06 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Yeti's Brenden, Josh, and Claire discuss some airbnb and travel stories, the sex eagle censor makes his show debut, and we do an improv set that includes a luxury experience that DEFINITELY DOES NOT INCLUDE PUTTING TINY PEOPLE IN OTHER PEOPLE'S MOUTHS. Players: Brenden Davis, Josh Elstro, Clair...

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S2: E1 Hat shops, extra marital help, and gas stations

Yeti or Not - December 11, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Yetis Brenden, Josh, Kurt, and Colette discuss the suggested topic of "Yo mama's house." This leads to some taboo hook-up places, and an improv set filled with hats, extramarital help, and saucy gas stations.


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'TJ and Dave' Legend and 'Veep' Star , David Pasquesi

Improv Touchstones - February 15, 2022 21:21 - 38 minutes
Tone talks touchstones and improv life with one of the most experienced and famed improvisers on earth, David Pasquesi. With countless acting, writing, producing, and director credits; in addition to being a part of one of the most respected long-form improv shows, 'TJ and Dave,' Dave Pasquesi's...

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'Whose Line' and 'Let's Make a Deal' Star, Jonathan Mangum

Improv Touchstones - January 06, 2022 18:30 - 40 minutes
Tatiana Godfrey interviews Jonathan Mangum, co-star of 'Let's Make a Deal,' and featured improviser on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'


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Emmy nominated 'Big Mouth' writer, Shantira Jackson

Improv Touchstones - September 15, 2021 19:33 - 48 minutes
New Touchstones co-host, Tatiana Godfrey, sits down with emmy nominated performer, writer, improv extraordinaire, Shantira Jackson.

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Owner and Operator of Pack Theater, Miles Stroth

Improv Touchstones - August 06, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour
We speak with Rock Theater Owner and Operator, Miles Stroth.

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#13 Rock Gods with Flutes

Yeti or Not - June 04, 2021 00:23 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Colette, Claire and Kurt improvise a wonderful world of flutes, rock gods, and annoying moms who can't stop interrupting flute practice when you're trying to become the next big thing. UGHHH GOD MOOOOOOOM.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman, Claire Jane ...

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S1: E13 Rock Gods with Flutes

Yeti or Not - June 04, 2021 00:23 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Colette, Claire and Kurt improvise a wonderful world of flutes, rock gods, and annoying moms who can't stop interrupting flute practice when you're trying to become the next big thing. UGHHH GOD MOOOOOOOM.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman, Claire Jane ...

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Players Workshop Owner, Best Selling Author, and TV Host, Jeff Rogers on Playfulness and Physicality

Improv Touchstones - May 23, 2021 20:51 - 52 minutes
In our Season Two Finale, Jeff Rogers and Brenden cover a myriad of improv ideals, concepts, and practices in this all-encompassing interview of 'The PlayMaker's Mindset.' Jeff Rogers is Wall Street Journal & USA Today Best-Selling Author, award-winning Television Host, Professional MC, and soug...

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#12 Mayor Smith vs. Mayor Beetle

Yeti or Not - May 11, 2021 03:18 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We paint a fictitious 1928 world of whacky mayors, elongated photo shoots, and insane political candidates in this 'sodes improv set. The living room style discussion sets this improv world up perfectly. S/o to our women voters.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt...

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S1: E12 Mayor Smith vs. Mayor Beetle

Yeti or Not - May 11, 2021 03:18 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We paint a fictitious 1928 world of whacky mayors, elongated photo shoots, and insane political candidates in this 'sodes improv set. The living room style discussion sets this improv world up perfectly. S/o to our women voters.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt...

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Director, Dramaturge, and Theater-Maker Tatiana Godfrey on Responsibility

Improv Touchstones - May 02, 2021 16:11 - 40 minutes
Community member, multi-hyphenate performer and teacher, and incredible improviser Tatiana Godfrey talks with Brenden about physicality, diversity, viewpoints and more. HOSTED BY: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson  SPECIAL GUEST: Tatiana Godfrey EDITED BY: Zak Roth INTRO AND TONAL THEME: Daniel Zi...

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#11 The Chuckee Boy and Bip Bops

Yeti or Not - April 18, 2021 23:04 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What's the secret to women? Only Captain Kirk would know. Thankfully we also take a shot at the age old question. It leads to an improv set that takes place in space (don't run just yet) and dives into intergalactic dating amongst other sci-fi tropes.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, ...

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S1: E11 The Chuckee Boy and Bip Bops

Yeti or Not - April 18, 2021 23:04 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What's the secret to women? Only Captain Kirk would know. Thankfully we also take a shot at the age old question. It leads to an improv set that takes place in space (don't run just yet) and dives into intergalactic dating amongst other sci-fi tropes.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, ...

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Film, TV and Narrative Improv Powerhouse, Kari Coleman, on Community

Improv Touchstones - April 10, 2021 20:07 - 43 minutes
Kari Coleman, Impro Theatre company member and narrative improv expert, talks with Brenden about the differences between comedic and narrative-centered improv. She gives great advice on taking the next step in your improv journey to transitioning to narrative improv. Tone speaks with IC communit...

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S1: E10 'Welcome to: THAT'S MY SNAKE!'

Yeti or Not - March 25, 2021 16:29 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We find out about Eric's childhood love for reptiles that leads us to explore a free-form montage set including talking skillets, snobby road trippers, whacky game show introductions, and much more! CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman, Claire Jane EDITING...

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#10 'Welcome to: THAT'S MY SNAKE!'

Yeti or Not - March 25, 2021 16:29 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We find out about Eric's childhood love for reptiles that leads us to explore a free-form montage set including talking skillets, snobby road trippers, whacky game show introductions, and much more! CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman, Claire Jane EDITING...

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Fable Weaver and Revolutionary Billy Merritt on Robot, Pirate, Ninja

Improv Touchstones - March 17, 2021 15:44 - 1 hour
Tone talks with Improv Revolutionary, Billy Merritt, on his journey and experiences while co-writing Robot, Pirate, Ninja, with Will Hines. Brenden speaks with IC  leaders, Jon Ulrich and Colin Thornton, on how the teachings in the book can incorporate into classes.

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#9 'I can't express how deeply you have eff'd up"

Yeti or Not - March 10, 2021 16:14 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
You're stuck in a mom and pet limbo farm. An odd cop, two teenagers, and a nun surround you. This is the case for the mom in this episode's improvised set. We deep dive into late night adventures, car troubles and more! CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman,...

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S1: E9 'I can't express how deeply you have eff'd up"

Yeti or Not - March 10, 2021 16:14 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
You're stuck in a mom and pet limbo farm. An odd cop, two teenagers, and a nun surround you. This is the case for the mom in this episode's improvised set. We deep dive into late night adventures, car troubles and more! CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman,...

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S1: E8 'Casper's a real movie with emotions'

Yeti or Not - February 24, 2021 22:15 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The Yeti fam dissects who Casper was before he became a friendly ghost, and explore a 2002 world with Blockbusters, misunderstood cults in the woods, creepy grandpas, and talking ass cheeks.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman, Claire Jane EDITING AND SO...

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#8 'Casper's a real movie with emotions'

Yeti or Not - February 24, 2021 22:15 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The Yeti fam dissects who Casper was before he became a friendly ghost, and explore a 2002 world with Blockbusters, misunderstood cults in the woods, creepy grandpas, and talking ass cheeks.  CAST MEMBERS: Brenden Davis, Eric Holmes, Colette Lindemann, Kurt Lindeman, Claire Jane EDITING AND SO...

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