B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk Station

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast features host, Tom Boyer and a rotating co host interviewing various Boston Improvisers

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The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #24 (Tim Johnson & Bill Fryer)

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #24 (Tim Johnson & Bill Fryer) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Bill Fryer (“BusCow”, “Deep Pod Cuts”) and guest, Tim Johnson (“Improv Asylum NXT and House Teams”). In this podcast Tom & Bill gush over Tim’s NXT sketches, topics discussed include “House Team" auditions, Tim’s first ever audition for Wesleyan University’s gospel choir “Ebony Singers”, Tim’s improv career and knowing that he "made it" when he was granted access the K...

May 03, 2014•42 min

Deep Pod Cuts - Season 1 - Episode 1 (I Choose You...)

Deep Pod Cuts - Season 1 - Episode 1 "Deep Pod Cuts" follows the “Deep Pod Cuts Crew” Bill Fryer, Zach Bain & Ryan Pierannunzi as they scour the inter-webs and find “lost” podcasts about their favorite subjects. In Episode 1 the crew uncovers the “I Choose You” podcast, a “lost” podcast about Pokemon. Don’t miss this episode, you really “gotta catch em all”. Also never play hide and seek with a Pokemon because they will Pikachu (thanks Stephen Dooher). Enjoy and check out all of the awesome ...

Apr 20, 2014•18 min

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #23 (Jeremy Brothers & Bill Fryer)

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #23 (Jeremy Brothers & Bill Fryer) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Bill Fryer ("BusCow”, "Deep Pod Cuts") and Guest, Jeremy Brothers (Artistic Director of Improv Asylum, Director of the Training Center of Improv Asylum). Topics discussed include the early days of Improv Asylum, dealing with rejection in improv, Jeremy's career at Improv Asylum & Improv Asylum Dublin. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and... check out Jeremy ...

Apr 18, 2014•1 hr 9 min

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #22 (Conor Allen & Cynthia Salazar)

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #22 (Conor Allen & Cynthia Salazar) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Cynthia Salazar ("Russian for Elephant”, "Current Eventuals”, “Bodega”) and Guest, Conor Allen (“Aeropuerto”, Co-Producer & Host of “ImprovBoston’s Harold Night”). Topics discussed include Conor’s improv and stand up career, stuffed animals, performing at festivals and the family like nature of the improv community. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” f...

Apr 12, 2014•56 min

The CH!CO Podcast - Episode 003three - Tim Hannafin’s Mayo Secrets (ENCORE PRESENTATION)

(ENCORE PRESENTATION) Hey CH!CO devotees and NSA agents alike! We’re back with episode 3 of the CH!CO podcast, and yes, it is hard to type the name every time. This week we have Tim Hannafin of Disco Basement, and currently co-host of the JAM on Thursday nights at Improv Boston. We have a nice fancy pants talk about creating new forms, being an indy improv group, hosting, and more!! His twitter handle is @timhannafin and ours is @chicoimprov… those are facts! You can teach them in schools! See y...

Apr 06, 2014•1 hr 8 min

CH!CO Improv - Episode 00002 - Russ S., Skim K. K., and Nicolas Cage

ENCORE PRESENTATION Here we go folks, episode 2. We talk to Russ and Skim of Disco Basement and regular Improv Boston shows, get to the bottom of our mouth noises from the first episode, and try not to wander off topic like this sandwich I once had that was supposed to have mustard but they forgot the mustard and I was too far away to head back to the shop so I ate it with hate in my tongue. Coppolla

Apr 05, 2014•1 hr 24 min

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #21 (Alex Kagy & Andy Bridges)

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #21 (Alex Kagy & Andy Bridges) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Andy Bridges(“Secret Stash”) and guest, Alex Kagy (“Just Suspects”, “Improv Asylum’s NXT”, "What Up D’oh”, “All the Single Ladies". Topics discussed include Alex’s improv career and future, an embarrassing moment in front of an audience full of kids and the upcoming “Just Suspects” Hard Rock Cafe show. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Talkin’ to Mys...

Apr 04, 2014•35 min

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #20 (Stephen Dooher & Somaliyah Al-Mahdi)

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #20 (Stephen Dooher & Somaliyah Al-Mahdi) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by co host, Somaliyah Al-Mahdi ("Eagle, Come!”) and guest, Stephen Dooher (“Just Suspects”, “Improv Asylum’s House Teams"). Topics discussed include the reason why “Eagle, Come!” members break into applause in Steve’s presence, Steve’s time in the film industry and how a wedding toast and a UCB show inspired Steve’s improv career. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Ga...

Mar 29, 2014•1 hr 3 min

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #19 (Matt Walczak & Frankie Gibbs)

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #19 (Matt Walczak & Frankie Gibbs) In this episode, Tom Boyer is joined by dual Dorchester resident guests, Frankie Gibbs (“Lemonade Stand”, “Always On Deck”, “Improv Jones") and Matt Walczak ("Chico”,"Harmando Players”). Topics discussed include Frankie and Matt’s improv roots, how “Harmando” works, SkyNet & Frankie’s “Beverly Hills 90210” connection.. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “I’ll Miss You", a "Ween" song inspired...

Mar 25, 2014•36 min

The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #18 (Will Luera & Shiyan, aka Bee)

In this episode, Tom is joined by co host, Shiyan aka Bee (“Russian for Elephant”,”Bodega") and the guest is “The Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston”, Will Luera. Topics discussed include Will’s distinguished improv career, balancing being both a family man & successful improviser, Will’s new LLC “Atomica Arts” and “Improv Utopia East”. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Human Behavior”, a Bjork song inspired movie about a couple caught in a blackout in NYC on a...

Mar 22, 2014•24 min

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