Tag Archive: comedy
YBY ep 270: Dr. Jenny Christner on the benefits of using improv to develop empathy and listening skills!
This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I connected with Dr. Jennifer Christner, doctor, educator, and improviser. Jennifer G. Christner, MD is the Dean, School of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Dr. Christner was practicing general pediatrics when early in her career, she was selected to become a National Faculty Development Scholar by the Academic Pediatric Association. This changed her focus from seeing patients to developing educational methods…
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YBY ep 269: Sammi Dittloff and a billion ways to build something creative.
This week, Yes But Why Podcast features podcaster and Twitch streamer, Sammi Dittloff. Sammi Dittloff is an actor, writer, podcaster, Twitch streamer, and crafter who also works in marketing and social media. Sammi hosts and produces two podcasts: Pop Culture Diner is about The Bachelor and horror movies (and any other pop culture topics that comes up), and Dairy Free State, an interview podcast about food and health and what happens…
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YBY ep 268: Assad Khan on bringing people together to ignite their creativity!
This week on Yes But Why, I talk to Indian improviser, Assad Khan. Assad Khan is the Founder, Producer and Artistic Director of “Creating Humour – An Improv Experience.” He is one-half of The Bromantic Duo with Rahmeen Charania. He is one-half of Creating EXTREME Humour with David Riley Pustansky. He is also one-half of The Elke and Assadie Show with Elke Reid. He is a proud member of the…
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YBY ep 267: Jeff Rogers on improv and using your innate creativity to make money!
This week on Yes But Why, I chat with Jeff Rogers, comedian, emcee, author, keynote speaker, actor, game show host and so much more. Starting off as an award-winning stand-up comic in the late 1980’s, Jeff Rogers was spotted by Amy Sedaris who suggested he audition for The Second City Theater in Chicago. Jeff is the second youngest performer behind John Belushi to be hired at the renowned Second City…
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YBY ep 266: Improviser Bertrand Hance on learning to tell stories, not jokes.
This week on Yes But Why, I interviewed French improviser/musician, Bertrand Hance. Bertrand Hance is a man with many creative talents. He is a skilled improv comedian and a corporate team building coach. He is currently teaching theatrical improvisation workshops for teens and adults through The Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture des 3 Maisons as well as an improv workshop for people with disabilities through APF Nancy. Bertrand…
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