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Yes, Also

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

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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Jim Woods (Company Retreat, WGIS, UCB) talks about playing with expectations, removing autopilot, training instinct, the illusion of momentum, helpful tools for straight / absurd dynamics, finding the playable thing, game as a parasite, how trauma an... more

Kimia Behpoornia (Dropout, UCB) talks about being a shy kid, Comedy Sportz, The Apartment form, narrative improv, laying seeds, sewing ideas together, comparisons of 4 improv schools, Dimension 20, character filters, specific starts, how to buy time,... more

Mel Cowan (Sentimental Lady) talks about 20 years of Sentimental Lady, rehearsing again, blending analysis and play, creative beacons, his early LA days, being awful, untraining politeness, active normal choices, the evolution of beats, how to increa... more

Ryan Myers and Ashley Rube (The Improv Shop St. Louis) talk about combining the silly and the serious, keeping things simple, sustaining monoscenes, making things matter, "hiding the knife", Yes And vs. Yeah Sure, navigating contentious scenes, accep... more

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Recent Guests

Kimia Behpoornia
Improv performer with Dropout, Dimension 20; veteran of Comedy Sports, UCB, IO, Annoyance, Second City, Groundlings
Dropout, Dimension 20, The Dropout/Theater brands
Episode: Yes, Also - Kimia Behpoornia
Mel Cowan
Improv comedian and Sentimental Lady member
UCB / Sentimental Lady
Episode: Yes, Also - Mel Cowan
Ashley Rube
Member of Touch Baseball, improviser
Touch Baseball / The Improv Shop (St. Louis)
Episode: Yes, Also - Touch Baseball (Ryan Myers and Ashley Rube)
Ryan Myers
Member of Touch Baseball, improviser
Touch Baseball / The Improv Shop (St. Louis)
Episode: Yes, Also - Touch Baseball (Ryan Myers and Ashley Rube)
Echo Kellum
Actor and improviser known for Grand Crew and Arrow; began as an improviser at IO/UCB and Groundlings
Actor
Episode: Yes, Also - Echo Kellum
Craig Cackowski
Improv comedian known for his work in Chicago and on UCB-related projects
Improv community
Episode: Yes, Also - TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Craig Cackowski and Jason Mantzoukas
Jason Mantzoukas
Seasoned improviser and actor with a long history in improv scenes
Improv community
Episode: Yes, Also - TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Craig Cackowski and Jason Mantzoukas
Ruha Taslimi
Long-time pillar of the LA improv community, actor and performer
UCB, Dropout, various LA improv groups
Episode: Yes, Also - Ruha Taslimi
Will Choi
LA improviser, creator of Asian AF
Asian AF
Episode: Yes, Also - Will Choi

Host

Suzi Barrett
Host of Yes, Also

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States3 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 States5 months ago
  • Great conversations about an elusive art

    Susie does a great job of following the conversation where it wants to go while also asking incisive questions. (One completely unnecessary “correction”: the note Mantzoukas referred to about “go to the big dance right away” I remember coming not from Armando but from Scot Armstrong. Scot said Feature Feature fell into that same trap a few times. I include it only to give Scot his props!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Easonia
    United States5 months ago

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The show is described as both a joyful community space and a rigorous resource for improving improvisation.
Guests consistently highlight actionable insights and deep historical context about the improv world.
Listeners praise Suzi Barrett's curiosity and ability to surface human stories behind improv legends.

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Yes, Also - Ruha Taslimi
Q: When did your perspective about confidence in performance shift?
Ruha recounts the pandemic as a turning point, where therapy and mindset work helped them adopt confidence on stage, including strategies like acting as if and using posture to influence presence.
Yes, Also - Ruha Taslimi
Q: How long did it take before you fell in love with improv?
Ruha says they loved it quickly, recognizing early on that they couldn't stop and that the practice felt inevitable once they started, especially after encountering the UCB environment and classes.
Yes, Also - Ruha Taslimi
Q: What were you responding to or what?
Ruha describes realizing their impulse to improv came from a combination of curiosity and a desire to express themselves fully, with mentors and peers helping them see a path to acting and artistry.
Yes, Also - Anna Rajo
Q: What was the experience like with UCB's diversity initiatives and the role of the Diversity Scholarship?
Anna was a Diversity Scholarship recipient and later ran the Diversity Program, highlighting both the opportunities the program created and the challenges around underfunding and resource limitations, while underscoring the impact of making improv more accessible.
Yes, Also - Matt Walsh
Q: What drew you to improv?
Walsh describes being introduced to improv by seeing a Second City show and how he started taking classes right after college.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yes, Also

What is Yes, Also about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on improv history, philosophy, and craft, featuring veteran performers who discuss how they learned, taught, and innovated within the improv ecosystem. Episodes frequently cover scene work, education, community building, and the evolving landscape of improv theater, with a strong emphasis on personal stories, behind-the-scenes challenges, and practical techniques for both newcomers and seasoned players. A standout thread is the deep dive into UCB and other iconic scenes, plus how performers adapt to changing venues, audiences, and formats while keeping the art form playful and accessible. Fans often note the host's warmth, curiosity, and ability to extract actionable insights from guests who've shaped modern improv.

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5. Echo Kellum
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