Hail Satire! with Vic Shuttee

Conversation #151, recorded on April 20th, 2015. Cameron Esposito is a stand-up comedian, actress, podcaster and writer. Currently, Cameron stars on the SeeSo original hit TAKE MY WIFE, with her wife Rhea Butcher. She's also appeared on the TV shows ADVENTURE TIME, COMEDY BANG BANG and MARON and released the amazing comedy MARRIAGE MATERIAL. She hosts the podcasts PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER (a live s...

Special Presentation. Originally recorded on February 15th, 2015, as PARKS AND RECREATION became the final show from NBC's legendary Must See TV line-up to go off the air. Vic Shuttee, along with guest panelists Wesley Moon, Miguel Sanchez, Kelly Harkins and Courtney Young, draft five teams of six characters from the pantheon of the Must See TV line-up to create the perfectly balanced dinner party...

Conversation #150(!), recorded on April 12th, 2015. Todd Boring is the founder and director of the Houston Improv Festival, with roots in Houston's ROUGE IMPROV and later, STATION THEATRE. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #149, recorded on April 9th, 2015. Elizabeth McGovern is an actress, known for her work on stage and in film and television. She's appeared in a wide variety of major films including ORDINARY PEOPLE, ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA, KICK ASS and RAG TIME, for which she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. McGovern is likely best known for her role the Countess of Grantham on...

Conversation #148, recorded on March 24th, 2015. Kirker Butler is a comedy writer, best known for his years writing on the TV series FAMILY GUY and its spinoff THE CLEVELAND SHOW. Under the Seth MacFarlane series, Kirker has twice been nominated for an Emmy Award, and was even selected to write the muc-hyped EMPIRE STRIKES BACK parody entitled SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING DARK SIDE. He's also w...

Conversation #147, recorded on March 8th, 2015. Christopher Craig is an improviser based in Houston, TX. He's worked at ComedySportz Houston since 1992, and his friends call him Gigglepants. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #146, recorded on March 3rd, 2015. Wyatt Cenac is a writer, comedian, actor and host, best known for his years as a correspondent on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART. He started his career writing on the Mike Judge-Greg Daniels created series KING OF THE HILL. He's appeared in the indie comedies SLEEPWALK WITH ME (directed by Mike Birbiglia) and HITS (directed by David Cross), while ma...

Conversation #145, recorded on February 21st, 2015. Ruth McClesky and Autumn Clack make up the improv twosome know as Ophelia's Rope, who have been performing together for almost a decade. They've performed in theaters, at festivals and across Houston. Ophelia's Rope discuss comedy and perform a monoscene based off a suggestion. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #144, recorded on February 16th, 2015. Lisa Rogak is a journalist and author of AND ONLY THE TRUTHINESS: THE RISE AND FURTHER RISE OF STEPHEN COLBERT and ANGRY OPTIMIST: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JON STEWART. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #143, recorded on February 1st, 2015. Emily Clay is an improviser, best known for her work with ComedySportz Houston, The Epilogue HD and the Unscripted series. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #142, recorded on January 24th, 2015. Flirt Reynolds is an improv group, founded in 2014 by Vic Shuttee, Robert Price, Brendon Duran and Max Holkan. The foursome discuss long-form improv and perform a "bat" based on a text message suggestion. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #141, recorded on January 17th, 2015. Andy Huggins a stand-up comic and one of the original Houston Outlaw Comics who got their start at the legendary Comedy Workshop, alongside Jimmy Pineapple, Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks. Andy released his first comedy INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS at the age of 64 in 2015. Andy's also appeared in the acclaimed BBC documentary AMERICAN: THE BILL HICKS STOR...

Conversation #140, recorded on January 10th, 2015. Amy Birkhead is an improviser, writer and actress. She's performed at festivals and clubs in Houston, Chicago and New York. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #139, recorded on January 8th, 2015. Allen Leech is an actor, best known for his role in the hit series DOWNTON ABBEY. Leech appeared here to promote his role in the Oscar nominated film THE IMITATION GAME. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Special Presentation. Originally recorded on December 30th, 2014. In the final moments of the year, improviser and comedian Saurabh Pande drops by to share his thoughts on 2014's contributions to the world of comedy, as well as his work with Second City! Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #138, recorded on December 10th, 2014. Bobcat Goldthwait is a comedian, writer, director and actor. He's appeared in the film SCROOGED, SHAKES THE CLOWN, HERCULES and the POLICE ACADEMY films. In his recent years, Bobcat has rebranded himself as a skilled writer/director, churning out solid films like SLEEPING DOGS LIE, WORLD'S GREATEST DAD, GOD BLESS AMERICA, WILLOW CREEK and CALL ME...

Conversation #137, recorded on December 1st, 2014. Timothy Spall is an great character actor, known for his work in films THE KING'S SPEECH, A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS, SWEENY TODD: DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, THE LAST SAMURI, and the HARRY POTTER films. Timothy appeared here to promote his starring role in the film MR. TURNER. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #136, recorded on November 20th, 2014. Jeffrey Wright is an actor, known best for his films HAMLET, BROKEN FLOWERS, SYRIANA, CASINO ROYALE, W., THE IDES OF MARCH, EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE, and THE GOOD DINOSAUR. He also stars in the hit HBO series WESTWORLD, and previously starred in the series BOARDWALK EMPIRE, as well as appearances on BOJACK HORSEMAN, THE YOUNG INDIANA J...

Conversation #135, recorded on November 19th, 2014. Mahershala Ali is an actor, known for his starring role as Remy Danton on HOUSE OF CARDS, and the Marvel series LUKE CAGE. He's also appeared THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, THE 4400, THE FREE STATE OF JONES and HIDDEN FIGURES. He appeared here to promote his role in the HUNGER GAMES movie, MOCKINGJAY. Hail Satire...

Conversation #134, recorded on November 5th, 2014. Robbie Maddison and Dana Brown appeared here to promote their film ON ANY SUNDAY: THE NEXT CHAPTER. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #133, recorded on November 2nd, 2014. Dianah Dulaney is an improviser and actress, and the founder of ComedySportz Houston. She's was an original cast member of ComedySportz, founded in 1984. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #132, recorded on October 31st, 2014. Mark Strong is an actor, known for his work in films SYRIANA, THE YOUNG VICTORIA, SHERLOCK HOLMES, KICK-ASS, TINKER TAILOR SOLIDER SPY, GREEN LANTERN, ZERO DARK THIRTY, THE IMITATION GAME, and MISS SLOANE. Mark appeared here to promote his film BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #131, recorded on October 27th, 2014. Shirley MacLaine is one of film's great actresses, appearing first in Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT, as well as TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, BEING THERE, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, SWEET CHARITY and the original OCEAN'S 11. MacLaine appeared here to promote her film ELSA & FRED. She's won an Oscar, five Golden Globes, an Emmy, two BAFTAs...

Special Presentation. Originally recorded on October 26th, 2014, days before Halloween rolls around, comedian Scott White pops in to share his must see list of scary movies to get into the spooky sprit. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #130, recorded on October 26th, 2014. Scott White is a stand-up comedian and improviser, playing clubs across the world. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.