Hail Satire! with Vic Shuttee

Conversation #104, recorded on May 4th 2014. Steph DeWaegeneer is an improviser, actress, hostess and model. She's performed with ComedySportz Houston since 1991, and from 98-08 was the Director of Sale at ComedySportz Chicago. Steph has trained with Second City, The Dinner Detective and the Texas Renaissance Festival. She's the ambassador for Miss Plus America and is represented by Pastorini Bosb...

Conversation #103, recorded on April 21st 2014. Brian Kiley is a stand-up and comedy writer. As a writer, he's been working with the the legendary Conan O'Brien since 1994, and has subsequently written for the Conan iterations of both LATE NIGHT and THE TONIGHT SHOW. He currently works on TBS's CONAN. Brian's been nominated for the Emmy Award 16 times (!), finally winning for his work in 2007. He'...

Conversation #102, recorded on April 9th 2014. Gareth Evans is writer and director. His films include MERANTAU, THE RAID and V/H/S/2. Gareth appeared here to promote his film THE RAID 2. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #101, recorded on April 8th 2014. Mike Birbiglia is an actor, writer and stand-up. His stand-up specials include TWO DRINK MIKE, SLEEPWALK WITH ME and MY GIRLFRIEND'S BOYFRIEND. He's appeared on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, CEDAR RAPIDS, TRAINWRECK, ANNIE, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, as well as a film adaption of SLEEPWALK WITH ME. Mike appeared here to promote his new spe...

Conversation #100(!), recorded on April 6th 2014. Phortasics is an improv group, formed at the University of Houston. The 9 member of Phortasics are Paige Wharton, Christine Wines, Christine Arnold, Amy Jo Foreman, Max Holkan, Robert Price, Ben Gammack, Brendon Duran and myself, Vic Shuttee. Phortasics was formed in Fall 2011 and disbanded Spring 2014. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Sh...

Conversation #99, recorded on March 30th 2014. Chad Minchew is an improviser and an actor, based in Houston TX. He plays regularly with the improv group BABY KNUCKLE. Since 2015, Minchew has become the co-owner and artistic director of ComedySportz Houston. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #98, recorded on February 16th 2014. Benji Cooksey is an improviser and an actor, based in Houston TX. Since 2015, Cooksey has become the co-owner and general manager of ComedySportz Houston. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #97, recorded on February 11, 2014. Larry Brand is a filmmaker, writer and director. His company 8180 has produced his past films including CHRISTINA, THE CO-EXIST COMEDY TOUR, A PERFECT MAN and THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN. Other films include BACKFIRE, THE DRIFER, THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, OVEREXPOSED, PARANOIA, HARD LUCK, and HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced...

Conversation #96, recorded on February 4th 2014. Al Jackson is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He's appeared on LAST COMING STANDING, LEGIT, UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE O'NEAL, COMEDY UNDERGROUND and his own COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS. He was nominated for a BAFTA for his series OFFICIALLY AMAZING. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #95, recorded on January 30th 2014. Sarah Hyland is an actress best known for her starring role on MODERN FAMILY, as well as appearances in films PRIVATE PARTS, ANNIE, CRADLE WILL ROCK and SCARY MOVIE 5. Sarah appeared here to promote her film VAMPIRE ACADEMY. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #94, recorded on January 21st 2014. Rosario Dawson is an actress and singer, best known for her roles in films like RENT, SIN CITY, ALEXANDER, DEATH PROOF, TOP FIVE and CLERKS II. She appeared here to promote her role in the new film GIMME SHELTER. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #93, recorded on January 17th 2014. Dermot Mulroney is an actor, best known for his work in films like ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING, ABOUT SCHMIT, J. EDGAR and BURN AFTER READING. Dermot appeared here to promote his role in the new John Wells film AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, based on the Tony-winning play by Tracy Letts. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee...

Special Presentation. Originally recorded on October 19th, 2014, weeks before the 26th Season Premiere of history's greatest sitcom THE SIMPSONS. Vic Shuttee, along with guest panelists Robert Meek, Greg Cote, Ben Mattice and Kelly Harkins debate and gab over who is greatest supporting character in the history of the series. Redemption is found! Ties are broken! Hams are steamed! Hail Satire! is h...

Conversation #92, recorded on January 16th 2014. Lavell Crawford is an actor and comedian, best known for his work as the Hall of Fame worthy character of Huell Babineaux on BREAKING BAD. Lavell has also appeared on IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE, SQUIDBILLIES, NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE and THE RIDICULOUS 6. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #91, recorded on January 15th 2014. Philomena Lee was the inspiration behind the 2014 Best Picture Nominee PHILOMENA, starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #90, recorded on January 9th 2014. Betty Buckley is a Tony-Award winning actress, best known for her performances on stage and screen. In the theatre, Betty has appeared in the shows 1776, PROMISES PROMISES, PIPPEN, SUNSET BOULEVARD, GREY GARDENS and CATS, for which she won the Tony. In film, she's appeared in CARRIE, WYATT EARP, ANOTHER WOMAN, THE HAPPENING and SPLIT. On TV, Betty's...

Conversation #89, recorded on January 9th 2014. Garrett Hedlund is an actor, best known for his roles in FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, TRON: LEGACY, ON THE ROAD, COUNTRY STRONG, UNBROKEN, PAN, and BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK. Hedlund appeared here to promote his role in the Coen brothers film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #88, recorded on December 23rd 2013. Adam Scott is an actor and comedian. For six season, he starred on the beloved NBC series PARKS AND RECREATION. On TV, he's also starred in the cult classic PARTY DOWN and co-created the Adult Swim show GREATEST EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF TELEVISION. A few of his film roles include STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, STEP BROTHERS, OUR IDIOT BROTHER, ACOD, KNOC...

Conversation #87, recorded on December 18th 2013. Oscar Isaac is an actor, singer and musician. He's appeared on TV in HBO's SHOW ME A HERO, and in films EX MACHINA, X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, BOURNE LEGACY and, of course, in the STAR WARS series as X-Wing Pilot Poe Dameron. Isaac appeared here to promote his breakthrough role in the Coen brother film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. Hail Satire!...

Conversation #86, recorded on December 8th 2013. Jason Ronje is an improviser, actor and comedian. He's a member of the improv group GLAUNDOR, which won first place at the 2013 College Improv Tournament. He's worked with ComedySportz in both Houston and Chicago. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #85, recorded on December 3rd 2013. Steve Coogan is an Oscar-Nominated comedian, actor, writer and producer. He's been performing as the character Alan Partridge in a variety of film and TV series for over twenty years. He's appeared in TROPIC THUNDER, IN THE LOOP, THE OTHER GUYS, HAMLET 2, and THE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM series. Coogan appeared here to discuss his widely acclaimed script...

Conversation #84, recorded on November 27, 2013. Emily Watson and Ben Schnetzer are actors who appeared together in the film THE BOOK THIEF. A two-time Oscar nominee, Watson's credits include BREAKING THE WAVES, HILARY AND JACKIE, WAR HORSE, PUNCH DRUNK LOVE, GOSFORD PARK, ANGELA'S ASHES, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PETER SELLERS and SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK. Schnetzer has appeared in HAPPY TOWN, WARCRAFT, S...

Conversation #83, recorded on November 26, 2013. Josh Gad is a Grammy-winning, Tony nominated actor, singer and comedian. He rose to prominence as a correspondent on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, and elevated to stardom in the role of Elder Cunningham in Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez's musical phenomenon THE BOOK OF MORMON. Gad's also appeared in films JOBS, PIXELS, THE WEDDING RINGE...

Special Presentation. Originally recorded on September 21st, 2014, weeks before the 40th Season Premiere of NBC's landmark sketch series Saturday Night Live. Vic Shuttee, along with guest panelists Chad Minchew, Steph DeWaegeneer and Max Holkan, draft four rosters of eight cast members in order to create the perfect SNL resident company. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Special Presentation. Hail Satire! Presents: The 346 New Play Festival, showcasing original works by Houston-area playwrights. Originally produced by Paige Zubel for BETA Theater on August 21st and 22nd 2014, this playfest was curated and abridged for performance on Hail Satire! on August 24th 2014. 10-Minutes Plays include: FILLING HOLES by Joshua Hundl, featuring performances by Connor Woods and...