Balderdash Academy

That's right, we cherry-pick some topics in this one. Why? because we're funny and smart. Besides, the Balderdash Randomizer landed on Sex With Me. We had to focus on how we relate Sex with Me to everything from tomatoes and French Cooking to Lloyd Bridges and Jaws 2. Yes, Lloyd Bridges from Airplane. No, that's Robert Stack. The other guy. Yes, Jeff Bridges Dad. I know, we're super topical.

Speaking of nonsequiturs, we don’t have lie detectors, alright? We’re way too broke for that… all we have is our keen intuition… which, honestly, kinda blows when it comes to figuring out if Molly is lying or not. Can you spot her “tells”? 

What do you look like when you’re trying to hold in a..erm... right. This behind the scene bonus episode of our ducking internet show stars Molly’s poor connection and laughing at utter frustration.

Our visiting professor today is Doctor Hal Cohen, physician, Actor, Playwright and Improviser.

Join us for our first bonus episode with David Hanright where the Balderdash Randomizer selected Sex. We talk about what Skateboards and Algebra have in common. Oh! And pay attention and you can see our Headmaster pronounce his name in two different ways. Because he does that. For some reason.

Now that you know how Marie likes to be towed, check out our next bonus episode where she tries to convince us that a car is not needed as long as you have thumbs and a beer.

If you love the idea behind buffets, check out our next bonus episode. You will get some behind the scene samplings that take you from Maskerbation to a heartfelt “thank you” and “we miss you”. It’s a beautiful window into our family of Chamber of Comedy improv performers housed at the Maine Repertory Theater.

David Hanright is a man of many titles. He's the Performing & Visual Arts Teacher at Thornton Academy, artist, actor, board member of the Maine Drama Council, Maine state representative for the New England Drama Council, comedy playwright, and Artistic Director and Co-founder of Maine Repertory Theater and improviser with the Chamber of Comedy.

We weren’t kidding when we said he was a man of many titles. These are just the titles he listed in his bio. We know for a fact that he is also the Maine Repertory Theater’s program designer, popcorn popper, furniture designer (as in design and make the furniture you see around the theater), set designer, videographer, photographer, graphic designer (along with Bob), main attraction, culotte ad designer, room sweeper, clown nose wearer, and cohost of the Maine Rep Update on YouTube.

Maine Repertory Theater and the Chamber of Comedy is the place where the faculty of Balderdash Academy became a family. It's the region’s only theater devoted to the creation, support, and development of comedy in the theater and they need your help.

If you'd like to join us in helping Maine Rep get through the pandemic you can do so here.

Ode to the Balderdash Academy

To Balderdash Academy, I write.

Let me compare you to a funny tune?

How do I love you? Let me count the ways.

See Maine Repertory Theater on YouTube: 

See "The Naughty List" by our own Bob LeBlanc

Music by ThinkFishTank

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Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 10 June 2020 during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers.

We start with Sexy sourdough starter, frisky air fryer, and Jamaican me crazy. It’s Sex With Me with Visiting Professor Amy VonMacek. Then we have knitting at night and stories about Cumming. The club. Club Cumming. It’s in Manhattan. Why? What did you think we meant? Amy VonMacek is a knitter. It’s about a knitting night at Club Cumming. Finally, there’s a lot of leg work in the making of Balderdash Academy and sometimes things get cut. We find out is Molly's Canadian and then we see behind the scenes. We sometimes try new bits and when we do we often need to do the setup. You typically don’t see this part, but we found this particularly amusing, so here you go.

The Dramatist Presents: TALKBACK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/talk-back

See "The Naughty List" by our own Bob LeBlanc

VIRTUAL 10 Minute Play Festival started this Friday, July 3rd!

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Where’s Marie? Working: https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/

Music by ThinkFishTank: https://thinkfishtank.bandcamp.com/ & https://soundcloud.com/thinkfishtank

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Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 3 June 2020 during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers.

This week we welcome Amy VonMacek, Manager of Business Affairs at The Dramatists Guild of America, events and podcast producer of The Dramatist Presents: TALKBACK is on the Broadway Podcast Network, link in the description, avid knitter, and a novice ukulele player.

Tom Petty on George Harrison and the Ukulele

And another with Jeff Lynn

John Tullis Larson - (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) - Ukulele Cover

Jake playing Freebird

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - Ukulele WITH SOLO! - PocketFox

Stash of Hot Pockets (PARODY of Brass in Pocket by The Pretenders)

Ukulele player performs The devil came down to Georgia

Ukulele weeps by Jake Shimabukuro and his channel.

George Harrison loved the ukulele.

Allen Iverson Rant

Frog Stretch

Where’s Marie?

Steve Corning, The Human Variety Show

See "The Naughty List" by our own Bob LeBlanc

Music by ThinkFishTank: Bandcamp or Soundcloud

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Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 3 June 2020 during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers.

In this special Episode 2 bonus After Hours episode, we join the faculty as they play Life With Me: Dating.

Music by ThinkFishTank: https://thinkfishtank.bandcamp.com/ & https://soundcloud.com/thinkfishtank

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Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 28 May 2020 during the Coronavirus Lockdown. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers.

Boxers? Briefs? Self-doubt? teeth brushing? See what all these things have in common in our after-hours bonus feature with stand-up comic Tuck Tucker!

Show Links:

Tuck Tucker

Running with Scissors

Chamber of Comedy

See "The Naughty List" by our own Bob LeBlanc

VIRTUAL 10 Minute Play Festival started this Friday, July 3rd! 

LEARN MORE

BUY PASSES

Visit Balderdash Academy

Music by ThinkFishTank: Bandcamp & Soundcloud 

Support Balderdash Academy

Balderdash Academy Merchandise

Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 28 May 2020 during the Coronavirus Lockdown. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers. 

Tonight we meet with Tuck Tucker, stand up comic and improviser with Running with Scissors and The Chamber of Comedy and our visiting professor for tonight's show.

You've heard the podcast now watch the show with special features. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgYv-Wg0a9hSOLkCCje3WqA/

Tuck Tucker: https://www.tucktucker.com/

Running with Scissors: http://rwsimprov.com/

Chamber of Comedy: https://mainerepertorytheater.com/

Gold Shaw Farm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjl3zDun9SazYI0UWWu6_1A/

Steve Corning: The Human Variety Show: https://www.stevecorning.com/

Music by ThinkFishTank: https://thinkfishtank.bandcamp.com/ & https://soundcloud.com/thinkfishtank

Support Balderdash Academy: https://anchor.fm/balderdashacademy/support

Balderdash Academy Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/balderdashacademy

https://www.balderdashacademy.com/

Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 28 May 2020 during the Coronavirus Lockdown. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers.

Special guest stand-up comic Tuck Tucker deflects an uncomfortable memory in this episode of Balderdash Academy.

Tuck Tucker: https://www.tucktucker.com/

Running with Scissors: http://rwsimprov.com/

Chamber of Comedy: https://mainerepertorytheater.com/

Music by ThinkFishTank: https://thinkfishtank.bandcamp.com/ & https://soundcloud.com/thinkfishtank

Support Balderdash Academy: https://anchor.fm/balderdashacademy/support

Balderdash Academy Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/balderdashacademy

https://www.balderdashacademy.com/

Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 28 May 2020 during the Coronavirus Lockdown. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers.