The Latest From Yes But Why

YBY ep 93 Anthony Ellison shoves improv up your ass in the best possible way!

In this week’s episode, Yes But Why chats with playwright and improv teacher, Anthony Ellison. Anthony talks to co-hosts Amy Jeanne Jordan and Wendell Smith about the rhythm of cities, about his absurd sketch comedy duo and about the collaborative writing processes he employs in his work with the comedy troupe, Eggs.   Click to play OR right click to download      

YBY ep 92 Tyler Lane talks about what it is to be a human being!

In this week’s episode, Yes But Why talks to Austin-based musician and improviser, Tyler Lane. Tyler and Amy discuss the magic of childhood, the structures imposed on art and teaching himself to play guitar. Support Tyler by watching him perform improv with his troupes, Channel 2 and Golden and by listening to his Song of the Week project!   Click to play OR right click to download      …
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YBY ep 91 Leticia Viloria shares her newest comedy adventure!

This week on Yes But Why, Amy has a quick chat on the phone with Philly and Lehigh Valley improviser and musician, Leticia Viloria. Leticia and Amy were alt comedy performers together at the Bowery Poetry Club in the early 2000s. Amy and Leticia talk about finding her new comedy community at Philly Improv Theater, performing short form at SteelStacks, and doing improvised Shakespeare.   Click to play OR right…
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YBY ep 90 Amy & Wendell celebrate the good times and the bad!

This week on Yes But Why, your hosts Amy & Wendell get together to chat about anger, Grownish and nihilism. We’re both in a weird place right now; the improv community we are a part of in Austin is in a bit of upheaval. We are mourning the past and looking optimistically at the future. It’s been a helluva week. Click to play OR right click to download