The Comedy Fix

Episode 62 - Forming a Team 21.09.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the complexities of forming an improv team.

Episode 61 - Scene Length 16.09.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss how scene length can affect performance.

Episode 60 - Theater Pitches with Zach Huddleston 14.09.2021 ↓

In this episode, Zach Huddleston returns to invite Chris, Sam, and Jaymie to pitch their ideas for new improv theaters in LA.

Episode 59 - Byplay Workshop 09.09.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie workshop the performance device of byplay.

Episode 58 - Training Center Performance Models with Chris Gorbos 07.09.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Chris Gorbos, co-owner of the Westside Comedy Theater, to discuss the Westside’s new performance model.

Episode 57 - A Page from Improvise 02.09.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie dissect a page from Mick Napier’s book, Improvise.

Episode 56 - The Comedy Co-op LA with James Mastraieni 31.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by James Mastraeini to discuss the launch of The Comedy Co-op LA.

Episode 55 - Character Types 26.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the concept of character types in comedy.

Episode 54 - A Page from Truth in Comedy 24.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie pull a page from Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern and dissect each and every word.   Here is the excerpt:   Every director has heard the dreaded, familiar "My character wouldn't do that." There is nothing a character won't do. When an actor discovers a new character in his personality, he must find what will make him go further — to do the unexpected. Devel...

Episode 53 - Don’t Think, React 19.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie try to figure out what “Don’t Think, React” really means, if anything.

Episode 52 - Our Rules with Jim Keating 17.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Jim Keating to each discuss each’s own rules for teaching and performance.

Episode 51 - 10 Minutes with Chris 12.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris works through what it means to not feel like you’re funny in the world of comedy.

Episode 50 - Clown and Commedia with David Bridel 10.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by David Bridel to discuss clown, medical clown, Commedia dell’arte, spontaneity, and the futility of trying to figure out what’s next.

Episode 49 - 10 Minutes with Sam 05.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Sam provides a definitive history of improvisation.

Episode 48 - Deliberateness 03.08.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss what it means to be deliberate in improvised performance.

Episode 47 - 10 Minutes with Jaymie 29.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Jaymie shares a few stray thoughts on laughter and politics and symbols of comedy.

Episode 46 - Dean Evans and Clowning in LA 27.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Dean Evans to evaluate and critique clowning in LA.

Episode 45 - Context 22.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the role of context in an improvised scene.

Episode 44 - Justification 20.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the concept of justification in performance.

Episode 43 - Straight Man Workshop 15.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the role of the straight man, also known as the voice of reason, in comedy.

Episode 42 - Noting 13.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie discuss the complexities of giving notes in improv.

Episode 41 - Approaching Difficult Topics in Improv with Eva and Greg 08.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie are joined by Eva Lewis and Greg Tindale to discuss how best to approach difficult topics in improv and performance.

Episode 40 - Object Work 06.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie debate the merits of various styles of object work and prop play.

Episode 39 - Team Dynamics with Karen Graci 01.07.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie explore team dynamics with Karen Graci.

Episode 38 - David Rogier Hasn’t Done Improv 29.06.2021 ↓

In this episode, Chris, Sam, and Jaymie question guest David Rogier, an improv fan who has never trained in or performed improv.