
Improv is Dead is an immersive comedy podcast hosted by Damian Anaya, Tim Lyons, and Dan White. Every week we chat 'n prov, then apply some slick post-production effects, to create a totally unique show where all of their biggest comedy perversions freely penetrate your gentle, delicate ears. Support the pod! For bonus episodes, access to our Discord and more premium content join our Patreon at Pa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 215 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ImprovArtsComedy | |||

Tim's best friend Laurel stops by the pod to hang with Damian and our good friend George Elrod makes his pod debut! We chat'n'prov about shooting guns but not loving it, video game girlfriends, and brain swaps.
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Two of Improvs finest are back on the pod today, Kyle Bethea and Ollie Hobson! We chat'n'prov about snacks at a funeral, learning new workouts and the best way to sell a couch.
Check out Kyle and Ollie along with Mike Brunlieb as 3 Actors Living in ... more
A big old welcome back to the pod to our good friends Caroline Cotter and Shand Thomas! We chat'n'prov about the return of pumpkin spice, an unwillingness to be dare devils, and no being a cheater.
See Caroline and Shand Together on Goat Sauce
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The absolute GOATS are back on the pod and we get into our Burger King orders, what's still good at Mircocenters and getting duct taped on a plane.
Get tickets to our Live show at iO on August 29th
Follow Amir and Ivan on GOAT SAUCE
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Maybe it’s the quality of comedy or maybe it’s the world, but this show has been a soothing laugh in these hard days.
If you hunger for comedy is great, you’ll get your full no matter what episode you start with.
Found this podcast after the recc from an appearance on Word Association.
The friendship, charisma and chemistry are a fortune to my ears, and the comedy benefitting from such quality is exactly what I need in between all my politics podcasts.
Appreciate all the work and hope more ... more
I feel like Damian is the dad actually.
I’m on my 2nd play through the entire catalog! Love the chat, (I have a bit of a crush on Tim 😜), & Love the immersive sound effects on the improv. Funny, smart & wholesome.
I was a fan for a few years. The presentation and format have changed. The show name change isn’t a big deal. And now that these creators have put main episodes behind a Patreon paywall, this is where I depart as a fan. I appreciate the Improve Is Dead years of the show. But now that the show is behind a paywall, I’m done. Maybe if the show returns to how it was, I might come back as a regular listener. But for now, it’s a pass. Thanks folks, for the entertainment! And good luck with the show in... more
Ear Tickler perverts sounds much better. 👏🏻
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A fast-paced, riff-driven comedy show centered on improvisation and playful banter among three core hosts, with a rotating cast of guests from Chicago's improv and theater scenes. Episodes blend chaotic scene-work, meta-humor about performance and sponsorships, and fan-engagement bits, often peppered with character-driven sketches, pop culture riffs, and self-promotional plugs. Notable traits include high-energy pantomime, affectionate host-guest chemistry, and a willingness to experiment with format, promos, and audience participation. Those who enjoy irreverent, collaborative improv, inside-jokes about theater life, and playful satire of media culture will likely find this show a good fit for entertainment or creative-ads sponsorships.
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Recent guests on Improv is Dead include:
1. Amir Khan
2. Ivan Ngo
3. Adonis Holmes
4. Matty Vergun
5. Alonso Ramirez
6. Kristen Aviles
7. Claire Favret
8. Adal Rifai
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