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Dead Space
Fuckboy Island
Alcohol Consumption
Automatic Butt Licker
Resident Evil
Michael Jordan
Epstein
Avril Lavigne
Circumcision
Cruise Ships
Child Collector
Fargo
AI Technology
Improv Festival
Compliments
Personal Relationships
New Year's Eve Celebrations
School Mishaps

Formerly Improv is Dead, FUDGECAST 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 audial comedy 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 prem... more

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It's our annual NYE Spooktacular where we grab a bunch of scenes that really made us chuckle hard from 2025 and slap them all into one neat little back to back package for you to consume and enjoy!

Thanks to Nick McMillin for putting this together ... more

All the boys are back home for the holidays! Dan White returns (sporadically) for our Holiday spooktacular where we talk about the gifts we would've given had we actually bought each other gifts and then we prov it out one last time for 2025! It gets... more

This week on the pod we have the return of good friend Kyle Bethea and making his pod debut, local Chicago improv titan Bill Arnett joins us to chat'n'prov about your first sip of beer, alpha dogs, Hannibalesque bears and more!

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This week on the pod we have the fantastically funny duo of Dina Facklis and Abby McEnany to chat'n'prov about bad hair cuts, costume parties, and more!

Come see Dina and Abby join us for FUDGE and Friends LIVE at LSI December 20th!

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Recent Guests

Bill Arnett
Improviser and comedian
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Episode: Alpha Kings of Kentucky with Bill Arnett and Kyle Bethea
Andrew Lemna
Episode: Better Be Beats with Andrew Lemna and Devin Henderson
Tricia Louise Brown
Understudy at Second City
Second City
Episode: Understood the Consignment with Ariel Sinah and Tricia Louise Brown
Katie Klein
Comedian and performer.
Performer at The Late 90s and Superhuman
Episode: VHS the Pirate with Katie Klein and John Sabine
John Sabine
Comedian and performer.
Performer at The Late 90s
Episode: VHS the Pirate with Katie Klein and John Sabine
Phylicia Mcleod
Comedian and performer at Second City
Second City
Episode: The 3 Shells with Phylicia Mcleod and Zoe Agapinan
Zoe Agapinan
Comedian and performer at Second City
Second City
Episode: The 3 Shells with Phylicia Mcleod and Zoe Agapinan
Ariel Sinha
Episode: Jaw-Heart Breaker with Ariel Sinha and Erin Washington
Sean Coyle
Host of Awesomely Awful on YouTube
Awesomely Awful
Episode: Best Bond with Sean Coyle and Waleed Mansour

Hosts

Tim Lyons
Host and Co-host, known for his engaging comedic style and improvisational skills across episodes.
Damian Anaya
Co-host and contributor to the comedic elements, enhancing the improvisational discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 763 ratings
  • Latest obsession

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kellonurth
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • New format, no thanks

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ssammsm
    United States9 months ago
  • This is the most stars I could find 🫶🏻

    Ear Tickler perverts sounds much better. 👏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Bee Jay
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Show keep it up

    Half of the scenes are one improviser pulling another one into their office to reprimand them and it never gets old.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaimoore400
    United States10 months ago
  • improv is alive :’)

    love you guys, i listen to ya’ll at work and laugh to myself all day long. Dan & Ryan are my favorite guests on here!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S.BreezyBaby
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the vibrant and immersive comedic experience, often highlighting the hosts' good chemistry and humor.
Reviews mention the engaging nature of the sketches, with many referencing their humor as relatable and enjoyable.
Some feedback points to changes in the format and concerns regarding content being behind a paywall, with mixed feelings on the changes over time.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#99
United States/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#209
United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#110
Finland/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#153
New Zealand/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#167
Switzerland/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#242
Norway/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

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The 3 Shells with Phylicia Mcleod and Zoe Agapinan
Q: What would you say is your favorite movie catchphrase?
Catchphrases can be memorable, like those from 'Dumb and Dumber.'
The 3 Shells with Phylicia Mcleod and Zoe Agapinan
Q: Anything coming up where folks can come see you live?
We perform at iO Chicago every Thursday and are touring with Second City.
The 3 Shells with Phylicia Mcleod and Zoe Agapinan
Q: What do you guys think about the sweetness of lemonade in the summertime?
It's important to balance the taste, making it enjoyable without overwhelming sweetness.
Calm Grease Lightning w/ Mary Cait Walthall and Dr. Ron Harvey
Q: Dr. Ron, is some of what you're thinking about with early retirement, would you do any kind of meditation, guided meditation now to keep calm?
Dr. Ron shares his daily meditation practice and experiences with guided meditation.
Florence and the Surrogate w/ Rudy Mendoza and Dylan Doetch
Q: Was the pregnancy test positive or negative?
No, they were negative, yeah.

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A unique immersive comedy experience is crafted through a blend of improvised storytelling, humorous discussions, and sound design, creating an engaging auditory atmosphere. The hosts regularly invite guests, often comedians, to join in skits and improvisation that touch on various themes, including holidays, pop culture, and personal anecdotes, maintaining a lively and spontaneous flavor throughout. The combination of playful banter and post-production flourishes sets this show apart, inviting listeners to both laugh out loud and reflect on relatable situations.

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4. ManDogPod
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FUDGECAST launched 5 years ago and published 183 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on FUDGECAST include:

1. Bill Arnett
2. Andrew Lemna
3. Tricia Louise Brown
4. Katie Klein
5. John Sabine
6. Phylicia Mcleod
7. Zoe Agapinan
8. Ariel Sinha

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