Episodes
YBY Episode 46 Arielle Norman
This week, Yes But Why Podcast presents Amy and Wendell interviewing standup comedian, Arielle Norman. We discussed the bursting Austin comedy scene, what is (and is not) appropriate to make jokes about and how to navigate our current political climate as a comedian. Arielle is an amazing person and we really had a lot of fun talking to her! Check out Arielle’s own podcast, Leading the Blind, which she hosts…
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YBY Episode 45 Roy Janik
Today on Yes But Why, we had the pleasure of speaking with the Artistic Director of The Hideout, Roy Janik. Roy tells us how he got into theater starting with his career as a radio DJ and he shares some great stories about the origins of the Austin Improv Community. Roy is an amazingly hard worker and kind-hearted guy; support him by attending shows or taking classes at The Hideout…
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YBY Episode 44 Adam Weightman
This week, Yes But Why presents a deep conversation with Adam Weightman. Adam told us about growing up in Los Angeles and his path from performing slam poetry to teaching speech to college students to interviewing Russell Peters. Adam is a sweet and kind human being and he really opens up about his ideas on creativity and the process of being an artist for your whole life. Check this one…
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YBY Episode 43 Michael Jastroch
This week’s Yes But Why podcast features Michael Jastroch, one of the original founders and the now Executive Director of Coldtowne Theater as well as the Executive Director of Austin Sketch Fest. We discuss Jastroch’s journey from getting a history degree at NYU to writing for an entertainment magazine in New Orleans to being inspired to perform and teach improv in Austin. Michael Jastroch is an amazingly funny performer, a…
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YBY Episode 42 Arielle LaGuette
This episode features improviser and musician, Arielle LaGuette. She’s a creative powerhouse in Austin and we’re all good friends so this conversation goes everywhere. This deeply political episode runs the gamut from getting into fist fights to methods of storytelling with new technology to Arielle’s super adorable hair! So much insanity and fun! Fresh from her whirlwind trip in Europe, Arielle is headed out on tour throughout Texas at the…
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