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Yes, Also

Yes, Also
Improv Comedy
Improv
UCB
Second City
Comedy
Improvisation
Chicago
Musical Improv
Dropout
Los Angeles
Theater
Improvisational Comedy
Mental Health
Big Grande
Epic Rap Battles Of History
Creativity
Podcasting
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Sketch Comedy
Upright Citizens Brigade

In this love letter to improv comedy, comedian Suzi Barrett deep dives with veteran improvisers about their journeys through improv, discussing the philosophies, theories, tips, lessons, and stories they’ve gathered along the way. If you’re a student of improv, you need this podcast. If you’re a superfan of improv, you’ll love this podcast. New episodes every Tuesday! For full video, bonus eps, an... more

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Brennan Lee Mulligan (Dimension 20, UCB) talks about getting unstuck in shows, side coaching, his origin story, subverting expectation, juggling character games, playing awful people, depiction vs. endorsement, his favorite books, Dimension 20, his p... more

Lilan Bowden (UCB, Asian AF) talks about early acting experiences, vulnerability, plot vs. game, removing conflict, kicking scenes into gear, callibrating differences in style, starting an indie show, generational hierarchy, different effects of care... more

Karen Graci (Second City Tourco) talks about choosing a creative life, formative improv lessons from Chicago, shifting a show's momentum, scenic safety levers, craft vs. art, the best approach to auditions, sketch writing, intelligence vs. logic, rev... more

Billy Merritt (UCB, WGIS) talks about midform, gift-giving, removing scenic blinders, subversive comedy, pirate / robot / ninja, gravitas plus absurdity, French scene Harolds, accessing specifics, game shift, improv + Alzheimer's, and more!

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Recent Guests

Lilan Bowden
Actor and improviser known for LA improv and TV roles
Actor (LA improv community)
Episode: Yes, Also - Lilan Bowden
Karen Graci
Comedian and improviser, veteran of IO Chicago and Second City
Independent/Improv community
Episode: Yes, Also - Karen Graci
Billy Merritt
Improv veteran; long-time instructor and performer
UCB / Improv community
Episode: Yes, Also - Billy Merritt
Marshall Givens
LA improv veteran; educator
UCB/HIT Comedy
Episode: Yes, Also - Marshall Givens
Hillary Matthews
Improv performer and UCBLA house team member (Sentimental Lady, Queen George)
UCBLA
Episode: Yes, Also - Hillary Anne Matthews
Jazz Lewis
Improv comedian; DEI Director at Shared Experience Studio; Brand Zeno Harold Team
Brand Zeno; Shared Experience Studio
Episode: Yes, Also - Jazz Lewis
Anthony King
Legendary improviser and writer; former artistic director of UCB New York; writer of Gutenberg and Beetlejuice; Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat show runner
UCB, Gutenberg/Beetlejuice Productions, Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat
Episode: Yes, Also - Anthony King
Jethro Nolen
Improv performer and co-founder of Arcade Comedy Theatre, according to discussion
Arcade Comedy Theatre (co-founder), IO Harold team Proponder It (former member)
Episode: Yes, Also - Jethro and Kristy Nolen - LIVE from Yes Ann Fest
Kristy Nolen
Improv performer and theater founder, long-time collaborator with Jethro
Arcade Comedy Theater (co-founder), IO Harold team Proponder It (member)
Episode: Yes, Also - Jethro and Kristy Nolen - LIVE from Yes Ann Fest

Host

Suzi Barrett
Host of Yes, Also

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 275 ratings
  • A must-listen for creatives and artists

    This podcast is a rich text. As a current improv student, repeat listens are especially rewarding—something will always pop out to help you through your latest challenge or dilemma. I also love how it's about so much more than improv. If you're into creativity, collaboration, storytelling, and learning how other people have managed to build and sustain a creative life, you'll be into Yes, Also.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachelbwritestv
    United States2 months ago
  • Binge This, Also

    This is a new discovery for me. A great one! Great talks. Well produced. I'm a new-ish improv student and a long time fan of many of the guests. The conversations are very helpful to anyone looking to perform and fun and engaging enough for non improvisers. My only beef, the show cuts off and makes you listen on another platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ttroy
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic!!

    Hi all, just such a lovely show and has really helped my journey as an improviser. Would there be ant chance of getting Brennan Lee Mulligan on at some point?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazy for Apples55
    United States6 months ago
  • Chillin with Improvisers!

    I enjoy every episode! Great conversations make me feel like I’m chillin with Improvisers which is always the best times. Grateful for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZenayEkim
    United States7 months ago
  • Best Podcast Ever

    One of the best Improv podcasts out there. Not only do they cover the history of improv comedy by interviewing the most important people in the genre but they also provide the most valuable insights on how to become a better improviser. Well worth the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryanknoll
    United States10 months ago

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Hosts bring thoughtful, deep interviews with warmth and curiosity.
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Yes, Also - Marshall Givens
Q: What were the pivotal moments that shifted his approach to performance and teaching?
Key moments include being cut from a Herald team and learning to trust his own funny, as well as realizing that you don't have to prove you're right every moment, which opened up his teaching to foster belonging and confidence in students.
Yes, Also - Marshall Givens
Q: How did Marshall first become involved with improv and what drew him to Chicago's improv scene?
Marshall describes growing up in Chicago, discovering improv through Second City, and being drawn to the depth and history of Chicago improv, which led him to pursue formal training and eventually move into teaching.
Yes, Also - Jazz Lewis
Q: What sparked Jazz to pursue improv, and how did her early experiences shape her approach?
Jazz was drawn to improv after watching a college show and realizing the collaborative, communal energy was more appealing and less intimidating than stand-up; early experiences taught her to value the group dynamic and learn from peers.
Yes, Also - Anthony King
Q: Can you walk us through the origin story of Gutenberg, the musical?
The idea started as a prank submission during an internship, grew into writing songs with a friend, and evolved through early UCB collaborations, eventually becoming a project that moved from a small indie show to off-Broadway and Broadway, guided by cross-collaboration and multiple rewrites.
Yes, Also - Lou Wilson
Q: Simeon says, as someone who actually started improv classes partly because of playing D&D, have tabletop RPGs been a big part of your improv journey?
I was fully baked when it came to D&D; I learned it through improv and found it complements Dimension 20 by sharpening character focus and the 'what else is true' mindset, which then informs how I approach improv scenes.

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A long-running interview show that centers on improvisation, its history, craft, and pedagogy, featuring veteran improvisers who share their journeys, practical techniques, and behind-the-scenes stories from theater scenes around the world. Episodes typically blend personal origin stories with actionable tips on game, listening, collaboration, and audience connection, often touching on mentorship, scene philosophy, and the evolution of improv education. A standout throughline is the host's curiosity and warmth, which invites both seasoned performers and students into a thoughtful, entertaining conversation about craft, community, and keeping improv alive across formats and eras. The show also tends to spotlight indie theaters, training prog... more

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Recent guests on Yes, Also include:

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2. Karen Graci
3. Billy Merritt
4. Marshall Givens
5. Hillary Matthews
6. Jazz Lewis
7. Anthony King
8. Jethro Nolen

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