Episodes

YBY Episode 36 Kelsey Rodgers

This week, we had the pleasure of talking to the fascinating Kelsey Rodgers. We discuss Kelsey’s upcoming move to Los Angeles, her aspirations in film and her rabid interest in the occult. Kelsey talks about her great experience working very recently on the feature film, Call Me Brother and all the talented people she got to work with. This was one of the most enthralling conversations that we’ve had for…
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YBY Episode 35 Kaci Beeler

If you know anything about Austin theater, you will know this week’s guest, Kaci Beeler! A powerhouse of performance, production and painting, Kaci is also a prolific professional actor! We get to hear the story of Kaci’s life as well as a handful of amazing stories about her first days in Austin improv and her travels around the world with her troupe, Parallelogramophonograph. Catch up with her via Hideout Theatre…
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YBY Episode 34 Dave Buckman

Our guest this week is Dave Buckman, improv performer, improv/sketch teacher and producer. This was a really great, eye-opening talk about all the possible paths you can have in the artistic life. Dave has had so many great adventures in his life in the theater and we were so happy that he shared his whole journey with us. Dave performed and produced at Second City in Chicago, Boom Chicago in…
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YBY Episode 33 Mason Pitluk

Mason Pitluk is a great guy. Yes But Why podcast is proud to host Mason in today’s interview! Mason is an active member of the Austin improv community, teaching at the Institution, Coldtowne and Hideout and performing regularly at all 3 of those theaters plus The New Movement. Mason teaches kids so he can have fun all the time, he writes and acts in tons of great projects, and he’s…
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YBY Episode 32 Matt Needles

Join us today on Yes But Why podcast for a fantastic conversation with superb improviser and actor, Matt Needles. We discuss the artistic impulses of famous people, the chameleon ability of a good actor, and super weird Stephen King movies. Matt is a jack of all trades: He is General Manager of Coldtowne Theater; he performs regularly with his improv troupe, Empty Promises; and he writes, performs and directs sketch…
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