Standup For Improv

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Synopsis

What would happen if you put improv and standup comedians in the same room and had them interview each other? Probably something not too far from this. Standup For Improv is straight out of the family-friendly comedy capital of the worldProvo, Utah. Come join us as we re-enact standup acts on the spot during hilarious interviews.

Episodes

  • Revisionist History | Rodney Norman

    05/07/2019 Duration: 45min

    Zach and Sam are joined by David Padeken and Rodney Norman as they discuss minorities, revisionist history, and drunk oil workers. Listen in as they discuss the inferiority complex of Utahns, oil workers doing backflip bellyflops, and mou'ns. Listen in for some hilarity!

  • Trouble with Numbers | Mitch Hedberg

    28/06/2019 Duration: 40min

    In this episode, Zach, Shae, and Sam discuss the mental exhaustion of teaching children numbers, one-liners, and North Korea. 0:25 Difficulty with numbers4:08 One-liners 13:12 Mitch Hedberg 24:15 SO MANY ONE-LINERS

  • Beauty Standards for Killers and Comedians | Nate Bargatze

    21/06/2019 Duration: 45min

    In this episode, Sam, Shae, and Zach discuss the popularity of serial killer shows, the correlation between beauty and comedy, and Tim Allen's greatest cinematic work. They share their experiences as thieves and compare their heists with larger criminal activity. 4:31 Things that are considered classy if you're rich, but trashy if you're poor7:55 Serial killers and true crime 11:40 Beauty standards for killers and comedians 18:40 Nate Bargate25:43 That's shaggy dog

  • Sensitive Issues in Standup | Brian Scott

    14/06/2019 Duration: 41min

    In this episode, Zach, Shae, and Sam explore the difference between coal mines and ruby mines, discuss why some comedians go dark, and respond to their first email from their fans. Get answers to questions such as “When do you know you can talk about deeper and heavier things in comedy?” and “Should I go to an improv show?”4:50 How to approach dark topics in comedy19:32 Stand-up scene and improv28:13 Should I go to an improv show?

  • How Will They Know How Hot I Am? | David Padeken

    07/06/2019 Duration: 42min

    In this episode, Zach, David, and Shae shoot the breeze, talk about how hot Shae is, discuss church humor, and dating.

  • The Art of Saying No | Shae McCombs

    01/06/2019 Duration: 48min

    Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey discuss their deep roots to the opioid epidemic, the art of setting up a junk email account, and the possibility that Shae may or may not be the host of a WWII era ghost. 2:51 Sam's father is a "pharmacist"8:41 Self-deprecating humor 26:10 Shae's inability to say no 33:12 The gang talks about dating

  • Not Enough Zebras | Sam Forsey

    24/05/2019 Duration: 36min

    In this episode, Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey explore how improv is perceived in mainstream media and by general audience, passive-aggressively get back at an online troll, and improvise a scene about improv. Learn about the struggles of improv comedians, secrets about their funny family members, and summer vacation as a child vs summer vacation as an adult.0:24 Improv and other comedy forms / Bad online reviews8:40 Improv scene about the improv, based on a stand-up clip21:30 Shae and Sam’s family members / Plugs26:46 Summer vacation as a child and as an adult

  • Bedside Manner | Shae McCombs

    20/05/2019 Duration: 28min

    Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Brady Amundson talk about fake laughs, Bible jokes, J.K. Rowling, and share their honest opinions about Brian Regan, a stand-up comedian known for his clean comedy. Why is Brian Regan in the ER? How well does he break the bad news to a patient?0:25 Shae’s life and laughter5:09 Fake laughs & Dry Bible jokes15:50 Brian Regan in the hospital22:31 The Shakespeare audition

  • Your Personality Is Like a Dirty Sponge | David Padeken

    30/04/2019 Duration: 38min

    Join Sam Dorsey, Shae McCombs, and guest David Padeken (but no Zach today) as we chat about getting ghosted and catphished, sensitive topics, and riff off famous comedians in our own clean comedy style. If you’re local or stop by Provo, Utah for some reason, we have shows every Friday and Saturday night. Our theater is on 900 E in Provo, doors open at 7 and shows start at 7:30. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at ImprovBroadway, or check out our website at ImprovBroadway.com. Shae also asks that if you have any youths, that you send them our way for our youth classes every Monday from 3:45 to 5:45. We would also love to hear from you our amazing fans. If you have suggestions for the show. Things you’d like to hear, or just want to send us some love you can reach out to us at standupforimprov@gmail.com. And don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review…none of those 4-star ones…

  • I Ain’t Never Used the Restroom in My Whole Life! | Zach Atherton

    23/04/2019 Duration: 12min

    Today we’re jumping feet-first into on of our new formats. We’re going to be working off other amazing standups and take our improv comedy inspiration from some of the greats. This week we’ll be basing our improve off of well-known, clean comedian Jim Gaffigan. Join us and don’t forget to check out ImprovBroadway.com and fee free to leave us some suggestions for future shows, and come visit us in person at the Improv Broadway theater in Provo, Utah. If you’re a young person and want to learn more about improv, come visit us on Mondays from 3:45 to 5:45 at the Improv Broadway theater. Don’t forget to show us some love by leaving us a 5-star review and we’ll see you next week with some more amazing laughs.

  • I Just Don’t Like You | Zach Atherton

    14/04/2019 Duration: 27min

    As you can hear we lost a little bit of the beginning of today's episode, but never fear, we're still bringing all the laughs, and Zach's story isn't a bad way to jump in and get our feet wet. Join the Standup for Improv team with your hosts Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey as we muse over saying I don’t like you, our passive aggressive natures, and being people pleasers. If you want to be part of the show and see us live, we hold shows every Friday and Saturday at the Improv Broadway Theater in Provo, Utah. Check us out at ImprovBroadway.comWe’re also looking forward to filming The Nerdiest Adventure Hour. You can find out when we’re filming next by checking out our Facebook page “The Nerdiest Adventure Hour.” Shae is also proud to announce that all youths are welcome at our youth class every Monday from 3:45 to 5:45 at the Improv Broadway theater in Provo, Utah. If you’re a youth, please come! For more of Sam’s punny jokes, you can find him on Twitter at Sam4c. We’ll see you next week with some m

  • You're a Big Fat Goofus-Hole | Zach Atherton

    05/04/2019 Duration: 39min

    Get ready to laugh with your hosts Zach Atherton, Shae McCombs, and Sam Forsey on today’s show as we talk about gaslighting, awkward misunderstandings, and crazy punchlines. If you’re a youth, check out our improv youth class every Monday from 3:45-5:45. And don’t forget to check out our show schedule and join us in-person at the Improv Broadway Theater in Provo, Utah. ImprovBroadway.com

  • It's Spelled Edward, But It's Pronounced Janet | Adam Brown

    01/04/2019 Duration: 30min

    We're happy to announce that we have a new set cast. Your host Zach Atherton will be joined by much-loved co-hosts Shae McCombs and Sam Forsey. We're also happy to welcome back Adam Brown as our guest on today's show and we look forward to having some great new guests on the podcast as well. Join us as we discuss weird baby names, thumb wrestling, and misconstrued language in today's hilariously ridiculous episode. If you want more improv goodness in your life, check out ImprovBroadway.com and come see a live show with us. We also offer youth improv classes every Monday from 3:45-5:45 for ages 12-17. The first class is free! If you want more Adam Brown, check out his upcoming performances with HumorU on April 12th and 13th at Brigham Young University.

  • Baby, I Always Deliver | Zach Atherton

    22/03/2019 Duration: 11min

    Today’s weekly episode features Zach Atherton in a solo standup talking about embarrassing trips to the doctors and the benefits of arm-wrestling. We’re excited to announce that we’ll be expanding our show beyond local comedians. If you’d like to be on the show, have suggestions, or would like to submit a recording for us to use in our weekly show you can contact us at improvbroadway@gmail.com We’re also filming our last two recordings with Vid Angel on March 28th and April 4th from 7 to 9:30 at the Improv Broadway Theater, so come join us!

  • Gulliver's Travels 2...Genocide | Dallan Wortham

    15/03/2019 Duration: 41min

    Join the ImprovBroadway crew with Zach Atherton, David Leu, David Padeken, and our guest Dallan Wortham as we jump on some funny improv about the challenge of being funny, the dangers of being way too tiny, and extremely extreme home makeovers. For more great standup and improv come check us out at the ImprovBrodway theater. We have shows every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door or at ImprovBroadway.com. We'll also be filming with Vid Angel on March 14th and 28th and April 4th the ImprovBroadway theater and we're doing the Standup for Improv podcast live on March 23rd. Come join us, it's gonna be super duper fun! The Velour lounge will also feature some great comedy on March 21st if you need more awesomeness in your life. Check out their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/VelourLive/.

  • Yeah Sure, Call Me 'Great One' | Matt Hamblin

    08/03/2019 Duration: 38min

    Join hosts David Leu, Shae Mccombs, Zack Atherton, and guest Matt Hamblin as we delve into dance painting, hopeless dating, the dangers of inline skating, and our own irrational fears. For more great comedy join us live on March 14th, 28th, and April 4th as we film our next episodes for VidAngel at the Improv Broadway studio in Provo, Utah. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased on our awesome site ImprovBroadway.com. Wanna practice your improv? Come hang with us on Monday for drop-in classes at the Improv Broadway studio in Provo at 6:30pm and stay for open mic night at 8pm. We also offer youth improv on Monday’s from 3:45-5:45pm at the Improv Broadway studio in Provo. You can see more of Matt, and get other family-friendly comedy at HumorU (https://eventtickets.byu.edu/?view=page&i=humorubtKRyv). Tickets are available for shows on March 8th and 9th.

  • I Have a Grama So I Know Grammar! | Daniel Spencer

    01/03/2019 Duration: 28min

    Today we’re joined on the Improv Broadway set by Daniel Spencer as we out-offend each other, pose like a pro, adopt puppies, and feed orphans. You can also check out Tylers current project rucres.com, and follow Sam on Twitter @sam4c. Our guest Spencer will be performing with HumorU at Brigham Young University. Tickets are available at https://eventtickets.byu.edu/?view=page&i=humorubtKRyv We’re also happy to announce that we just completed our first episodes with VidAngel and we’ll be doing our next filming on March 14th and 28th, and April 4th at the Improv Broadway studio in Provo. Come join us! https://www.improvbroadway.com/

  • Mr. Magnifico | Tanner Rahlf

    24/02/2019 Duration: 32min

    Tanner Ralph joins us today as we review the happiest day of our lives, Mr. Magnifico, and finding true love. Join us for our first night of recording for VidAngel on February 20 and 21 7:00 and 9:30 at the Improve Broadway theater in Provo, Utah. Don't forget to check out Tanner's next show at ComedySportz in Provo, Utah on March 7th. (https://www.comedysportzutah.com/) and check out the Improv Broadway site for more information on upcoming shows. https://www.improvbroadway.com/

  • It's a Wonderful Podcast | Lauren Bade

    11/02/2019 Duration: 30min

    Featured on such prestigious stages as HumorU, Stangerville, Comedy Sports, and ImprovBoradway is Standup For Comedy's Lauren Bade the first lady of standup we have had the pleasure of 'interviewing' on this week's episode. Prepare for some good ol' bobsledding fun.

  • My Eyebrows Accessed the Speed-Force | Adam Brown

    11/02/2019 Duration: 33min

    While still at Brigham Young University, Adam Brown is a multi-talented stand-up comedian who has been seen millions of times on Studio C, Humor U, Last Comic Standing and soon Dry Bar Comedy. Today we discuss near-serious things with our ginger friend and thing move into the speed force very quickly.

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