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Yes But Why ep 177 Ella Gale is delightfully full of jokes and advice!
This week, Yes But Why Podcast features stand-up comedian, Ella Gale. Ella is a hardworking stand-up and comedy writer that is currently living in Los Angeles. Amy watched Ella perform her wonderful version of stand-up in Austin and she was really intimidated to talk to her for this interview! In this episode, Ella tells Amy about writing satire articles and how to submit them to online publications like Reductress….
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Yes But Why ep 176 Noel Dinneen tells stories of a life performing with friends!
This week on Yes But Why, Amy talks to New York City-based performer, Noel Dinneen. Noel is currently co-host of the popular radio show “Get Rich Quick with Josh & Noel” on Radio Free Brooklyn. Amy and Noel knew each other in the early 2000s when they went to the same open mics: The O’Debra Twins “Show and Tell”, Faceboyz Open Mic, and Reverend Jen’s Anti-Slam. In this interview,…
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Yes But Why ep 175 Andy Young wants to make your favorite movie!
This week on Yes But Why, Amy talks to filmmaker and friend, Andy Young. Andy is a comedy writer and director. He is currently in Los Angeles working as a Film Editor at Motion Picture Editors Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 700 . In this interview, Andy talks about interviewing people for Moviemaker Magazine. Andy shares his excitement about a recent video that he edited: “Frank’s 2KTV” featuring Jonah Ray. Andy discusses the…
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Yes But Why ep 174 Aree Witoelar is always prepared to talk about improv!
This week’s episode of Yes But Why features Norway-based improviser and scientist, Aree Witoelar! Aree Witoelar is the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International – Oslo, Norway’s first English-speaking improv comedy theater. Aree is also a neuroscience teacher at the University of Oslo. Aree is part of the team that runs the Oslo Impro Festival. He performs with The Improv Speakeasy and other fun improv projects as well…
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Yes But Why ep 173 UCB teacher and performer Billy Merritt helps you harness your inner Pirate, Robot or Ninja!
This week’s episode of Yes But Why features UCB teacher and performer, Billy Merritt. Billy Merritt has been with the UCB Theatre since it first opened in New York. He teaches and performs in both the New York and Los Angeles theaters. As a teacher, Billy has developed many improvised longform shows. Billy is also an actor on TV (Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine Nine, and Another Period) and a…
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