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YBY ep 69 Paul Normandin tells us how improv healed a broken heart!

This week, Yes But Why talks to storyteller and improviser, Paul Normandin. We chat about Germany, college and hugs. Paul tells us the story of how the ups and downs of his life led him directly to being a performer. Paul is currently producing improvised plays alongside Alamo City Improv in San Antonio. Check out his improv show with In Our Prime every 1st Saturday and next weekend on 8/11…
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YBY ep 68 Teresa Sheffield is the Comedy Slayer

This week, we talk on the phone to New York City comedian, Teresa Sheffield about her background in law, her love of Seinfeld and her joke writing techniques. If you are in NYC, check out Teresa’s upcoming show, Poker Jokers, a live standup showcase / poker game. Or if you are elsewhere in the world, keep an eye out on her YouTube page for her upcoming web series, Celebrity Trash…
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YBY ep 67 Aaron Walther goes down the rabbit hole of surrealistic comedy!

Today’s Yes But Why Podcast features the great Austin performer and improv teacher, Aaron Walther. This episode, we talk about robots, farts and surrealistic comedy! Check out Aaron Walther performing every Wednesday at 9:30pm in the Good Fight show at The New Movement theater! Expect some drones later! Click to play OR right click to download            

YBY ep 66 Taylor Hall hates everything…in the funniest way possible!

Yes But Why Podcast is proud to present a funny episode with comedian and high school teacher, Taylor Hall! Listen as Patrick and Wendell giggle while Taylor spews hysterical venom on beaches, babies and GMOs! But seriously, folks, they DO talk about comedy. He really made us think when our guest, Taylor Hall, says, “Funny is such a moving target.” Support Taylor’s podcast, The Watson via soundcloud: soundcloud.com/watsoncast Click to…
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YBY ep 65 Kareem Badr giggles with us about improv and Law & Order!

Yes But Why Podcast is excited to present this week’s superfun interview with Kareem Badr, improviser and theater manager extraordinaire. This episode, we talk Goldschlager, Keith Johnstone and Ice-T. Kareem travels the world performing and teaching workshops with his troupe, Parallelogramophonograph. If you are an Austin local, you can see them perform every Friday at 10pm at the Hideout Theatre.   Funny quote of the podcast: “In my head is…
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