Frank is off to one of the two Florida coasts which means he needs to sneak in as much Disney time as he can without it being too much Disney and without it being sneaky. He and Jen try to navigate this on this edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz on The Improviser's Guide Podcast. Theme by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances by Jason Purdy. FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter and Instagram. DillosDiz.com for more!...
Aug 23, 2018•31 min
The second half of The Improviser's Guide Podcast day-night double dip discusses the 'heel turn' of Becky Lynch. How did this happen? Why is it so frustrating? Why is it still a good story? I'm not sure this episode will have all the answers. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy ....
Aug 22, 2018•19 min
We mix things up on The Improviser's Guide Podcast with a double dip, a day-night doubleheader of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday. A review of SummerSlam from this past Sunday night? What did I say last week that proved prophetic? What did I say last week that proved stupid. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances, composed by Jason Purdy....
Aug 22, 2018•20 min
The day after the finale of the Sterling Renaissance Festival draws recollections of what [ By The Mummers ] could have been if the faire had closed permanently two years prior (hint: not the [BTM] ). Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes composed for [ By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram. TheImprovisersGuide.com for more....
Aug 21, 2018•25 min
A big reveal jump starts this week's edition of Theme Park Thursday on The Improviser's Guide Podcast . Following a featured article in the Wall Street Journal on August 8th, Jen & Frank examine the Parkeology Challenge; understanding it, the implausibility of it, the anxiety it, and after a week of exclusively thinking about it, why @DillosDiz will probably have to try it someday... Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Ja...
Aug 16, 2018•29 min
Those fantastic Daniel Bryan - Miz packages on Smackdown Live! Projecting my own new and improved Dean Ambrose scenario. The Ronda Rousey big league publicity tour. Yeah baby! It's SummerSlam week. Previews & Predictions on Takeover & Sunday's card, plus which current news story invokes all the Bayley - Sasha feels. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @Fran...
Aug 15, 2018•29 min
Andrew Sklar is one of, if not, THE most charismatic, dynamic, tazmaniac performer witnessed by The Improviser's Guide. Sklar's character Randal Piper's new album, 'The Bard's Tale', is complete and will be released to the masses at the Sterling Renaissance Festival August 18 & 19, 2018. Musical influences, musical theatre, being musical... and samples of the new album, produced by Matt Harvey. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances com...
Aug 14, 2018•23 min
In the year of 2018, what could be considered [By The Mummers] most controversial song? Switzerland himself is here to tell you. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo Twitter & Instagram . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!...
Aug 14, 2018•20 min
This week's edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz is random and loaded with self-judgment. Jen & Frank discuss AC (it's a heat wave!), AP's, IP's, Streaming Services, & EXCITEMENT! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @Dillo'sDiz on Twitter & Instagram . DillosDiz.com for Throwbacks, Archives & More! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @Fra...
Aug 09, 2018•32 min
I love talk shows! I love them! But, I also love the classic sit down interview between the quintessential news-person and their subject. Paul Heyman sat down with Renee Young on Monday Night Raw and it may turn out to be the segment of the year. So many options. So much potential. Summerslam is around the corner and #EIW talks Rousey, why The Bar's not done, and why #SDLIVE can KISS. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason...
Aug 09, 2018•22 min
A summertime electrical storm display of biblical proportions puts the kibosh on this week's IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY guess, so The Improviser's Guide goes rogue and improvises his way through this episode. The Subject: The Day I Started Talking. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter . Goto TheImprovisersGuide.com for more inform...
Aug 08, 2018•30 min
On this edition of Mummers Monday on The Improviser's Guide Podcast , the opening number of 'BLOOD' is discussed in typical, tangential, roundabout fashion covering Jim Steinman, American Idol, and why isn't there a Barry Manilow jukebox musical (or is there?). Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional themes and songs produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . Vocal demos by Nora Munde Gustuson, Matt Harvey, & Jason Purdy. ByTheMummers.com for Archives & Alu...
Aug 06, 2018•25 min
On this week's edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz , Jen & Frank discuss WDW's two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach. PLUS! 'Hello Dolly!', dream interpretations, and throwing shade (in the most positive way). LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Instagram & Twitter . Go to DillosDiz.com for Archives, Throwbacks, & More! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE...
Aug 02, 2018•47 min
Is everything REALLY wrestling? Really?! This week's edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday broadly strokes politics, movies, and reality shows. Plus, the road to Summerslam provides some interesting character twists and storyline bumps. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more informatio...
Aug 01, 2018•30 min
Renaissance Festival Iron Man Charles F. Murray is this week's guest (finally) on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY! We talk Ohio colleges, storytelling influences, and how an 'Easy Rider' detail can land you professional work. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more information....
Jul 31, 2018•57 min
In this episode of Mummers Monday on The Improviser's Guide Podcast, we raise the stakes discussing wants vs needs, the musical theatre 'I Want', an oldie but goody demo with Jake Ottosen and a prologue that may never see the light of day. ByTheMummers.com for Archives & Alumni. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy . FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook . The...
Jul 30, 2018•38 min
Jen & Frank answer a slew of questions from their social media Disney family on this BONUS edition of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz! What would we splurge on? What's our least favorite attraction? Apple slices or french fries...really? All this and a whole lot more! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! Follow @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram . DillosDiz.com for Throwbacks, Archives, Blogs, & More! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] perform...
Jul 26, 2018•38 min
On this bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday edition on The Improviser's Guide Podcast , what was thought to be a Q&A turned into a fantastically filled outline of Frank's dream wrestling supercard. Who makes the cut? Who gets left in catering? What's the main event? And how did Crush make it into this episode? Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook ! FOLLOW ...
Jul 25, 2018•22 min
Midsummer in Central Florida. The 3 H's: Hot, Humid, & Hellfire. Hence, the great glory that is the Walt Disney World air conditioning... In the resorts. On the attractions. While you shop. Plus, Disneyland's 63rd, Top Sheets, and Clam Bakes. This week! On Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram . DillosDiz.com for Throwbacks, Archives, Blogs, and more. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes composed for [ By ...
Jul 19, 2018•26 min
#EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday is delayed until a Thursday morning.... Have you binged GLOW on Netflix yet? What are you waiting for?!!!!! Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes composed for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more....
Jul 19, 2018•21 min
Recorded direct on the shore of Lake Ontario, Sophia Gutchinov is a first time ensemble member with the Wyldewood Players at the Sterling Renaissance Festival . What a delight to listen to the one-of-a-kind performance experience through a fresh set of eyes, heart, and soul. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy. LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter. TheImproviser...
Jul 18, 2018•23 min
Mummers Monday returns to The Improviser's Guide Podcast ! This week, post performance haunts of the Sterling Renaissance Festival , incidental music, and Dottore Gooptaloo! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improvier's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram and Twitter . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more. LIKE [By The Mummers] on Facebook! FOLLOW @ByTheMummers on Instagram & Twitte...
Jul 16, 2018•23 min
Frank & Jen have compiled their three June 2018 episodes leading up to the opening of Toy Story Land into one glorious episode. Featuring new commentary! LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram . DillosDiz.com for Archives, Throwbacks, Blogs, & More! Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances by Jason Purdy . Incidental piano performed by Lindsay Zaroogian . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOL...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 41 min
The pictures on the wall of the lush podcasting studio (and not at all a living room) are shaking, so the recording sessions are facing a challenge on The Improviser's Guide Podcast . Henceforth, this bonus edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday with Extreme Rules predictions. Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Instagram & Twitter . TheI...
Jul 12, 2018•21 min
WISHES! WISHES! Jen & Frank are back for another edition of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz . On this episode, they live watch the nighttime spectacular Wishes' finale ( courtesy of The Dis ), discuss the opening weekend of Toy Story Land, and plug being acknowledged on Mike Belobradic's 'Hidden Gems' blog ... while trying to not completely butcher his name. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE Dillo's...
Jul 05, 2018•29 min
#EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday has an early arrival prior to the 4th of July Holiday... On this episode, Frank discusses the landmark time the beginning of July is in his wrestling fandom. Plus... Lebron James has turned heel again. And, no surprise, the second turn is never as good as the first. Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook! FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter &...
Jul 03, 2018•18 min
The Grand Finale of @DillosDiz ' Three Part Series leading up to the opening of Toy Story Land has arrived! This week, Jen & Frank talk about the Disney-MGM Studios Toy Story Parade which ran from November 1995 - June 2017... Is it the greatest Studios parade ever? Is it the greatest daytime parade ever? If you say you have troubles, do I have them too? And a challenge is issued to comic book author and Disney Parks music impresario Mel Dale . LIKE Dillo's Diz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz ...
Jun 28, 2018•34 min
HOT off the heels of predicting the Daniel Bryan-Kane Team Hell No reunion on Smackdown Live, #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday returns to examine the ::air quote:: long term storytelling of Bayley & Sasha Banks... Was General Manager Kurt Angle's counseling demand for the hugger foreshadowing on Monday The Big Red Machine on Tuesday?????? Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [ By The Mummers ] performances composed by Jason Purdy . Become a Patreon Member ! LIKE The...
Jun 27, 2018•25 min
Jen & Frank introduce themselves... And are clearly a #TeamWoody family. This week's edition of Theme Park Thursday, the second of a three part build towards the opening of Toy Story Land! They focus on the characters, those characters' theme park beginnings, meet and greets, magical moments, and a slice of life working with the most iconic of Pixar characters back in the day. #Nostalgia LIKE @DillosDiz on Facebook! FOLLOW @DillosDiz on Twitter & Instagram . DillosDiz.com for throwbacks,...
Jun 21, 2018•40 min
An old man route about the MTV Movie Awards and Money In The Bank thoughts - a straight to the point, yet stream of consciousness edition of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday... brother! Theme & Introduction by Matt Harvey . Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy . Become a Patreon Member HERE! LIKE The Improviser's Guide on Facebook. FOLLOW @FrankMCardillo on Twitter & Instagram . TheImprovisersGuide.com for more!...
Jun 20, 2018•24 min
