Balderdash Academy

This week we welcome Visiting Professor Amanda Eaton. Amanda is the producer and Co-founder of You Should Smile More, the all female improv troupe, as well as a rapper, actor, performer, hiker, cyclist, and member of the Chamber of Comedy along with the rest of the faculty. 

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Fennel and TVP “Maine Italian” Sausage Scramble Sub

Serves 2

This is not an “Italian Sandwich” by any definition other than that Bob called it that because he had Italian subs for dinner that night. This is actually a Fennel and TVP sausage scramble sandwich. Sometimes it happens. The relish in this recipe is killer and can be used wherever you like. Make it a day or two in advance and it only tastes better.

12 inch Sub Roll

Sandwich Relish

1 Cup Diced Dill Pickle

Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Add in the amount of crushed peppers to taste. Top with black pepper. Mix well. Add to a jar and refrigerate. This relish tastes great on sandwiches and burgers.

Flavored TVP

1 Cup TVP

Combine ingredients in a bowl and wait for 10 minutes for the TVP to reconstitute.

Sleuths Mystery Entertainment: www.sleuthsmystery.com

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Lady Minerva: https://www.facebook.com/ladyminervacomedy/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs47lwtmTJ7MsDSqtuT-DHicJYCz4u_pB

You Should Smile More: https://www.facebook.com/smilemoreimprov

You Should Smile More online show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV73V3KAGm4014R4soVJwKQ

Chamber of Comedy at Maine Rep: www.mainerepertorytheater.com

It's Thanksgiving week here at Balderdash Academy and the staff is prepping for the big virtual football game against our rivals at Veritas Prep. First, we try to fix some problems in the Headmaster's Office, next we listen in on Coach Steve's stream from the science fair. We then join the faculty as they discuss the upcoming football game and finish the night with a visit to a Moment in History as we learn about Abraham Lincoln, the wrestler from Headmaster Bob LeBlanc.

Balderdash Academy: Teacher's Lounge features more relaxed bits that embrace our comedy improv roots. So kick back, relax, and have a laugh along with us in this podcast-only exclusive.

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Balderdash Academy: Teacher’s Lounge was produced and edited by Bob LeBlanc. Theme Music by ThinkFishTank.

Performed and written by Steve Corning CarlaRose Dubois Nate Greene Randy Hunt Bob LeBlanc Molly McGill And Marie Stewart Harmon.

Copyright 2020 Robert J LeBlanc and Steve Corning. All rights reserved.

Don’t ask us on dates-- find out why dating us could be hazardous to your health and wellness. Watch the next bonus of Balderdash Academy

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FinalRune Academy: https://finalrune.com/

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The Dark Tome: https://thedarktome.com/, 

The Cleansed: http://thecleansed.com/

The Mayan Crystal: https://themayancrystal.com/

Of Fae and Fiends: https://www.faefiends.com/

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Locke & Key: https://amzn.to/2JekKnX

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

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Disclaimer: The following podcast was recorded 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 visiting professor Fred Greenhalgh. Fred is an award-winning, internationally recognized leader in the revival of audio drama. Creator of The Dark Tome, The Cleansed, The Mayan Crystal, and Of Fae and Fiends. His work includes Locke and Key and The X-Files for Audible, and Expeditionary Force: Homefront which is listed on the NYT Bestsellers list. Next week we talk about his craft and his time working with Joe Hill, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Kate Mulgrew, Stephen King, Zachary Quinto, and most importantly our own Marie Stewart Harmon and past Visiting Professor Shawn French. 

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FinalRune Academy: https://finalrune.com/

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The Dark Tome: https://thedarktome.com/, 

The Cleansed: http://thecleansed.com/

The Mayan Crystal: https://themayancrystal.com/

Of Fae and Fiends: https://www.faefiends.com/

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Locke & Key: https://amzn.to/2JekKnX

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

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

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

It’s a time warp in the Teacher's Lounge. We help Professor Molly McGill with a book, interview potential new faculty members with Coach Steve Corning, have a mutual mass debate with Professor Nate Greene, visit a Moment in history as we learn about Stanislav Petrov from Headmaster Bob LeBlanc, and dive into conspiracies with Coach Steve.

Balderdash Academy: Teacher's Lounge features more relaxed bits that embrace our comedy improv roots. So kick back, relax, and have a laugh along with us in this podcast-only exclusive.

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Balderdash Academy: Teacher’s Lounge was produced and edited by Bob LeBlanc. Theme Music by ThinkFishTank.

Performed and written by Steve Corning CarlaRose Dubois Nate Greene Randy Hunt Bob LeBlanc Molly McGill And Marie Stewart Harmon.

Copyright 2020 Robert J LeBlanc and Steve Corning. All rights reserved.

We have our winner and she is celebrating. Well done Professor Marie Stewart-Harmon. Join us in this special bonus victory lap as we play Sex with Me with Visiting Professor Jack Meloche.

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Jack: https://www.jackmeloche.com/

CollaborRadio Podcast with ThinkFishTank: https://anchor.fm/collaboradio

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“Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours” by Jim Butcher: https://amzn.to/37XkQLc

“Cuphead in Carnival Chaos” by Ron Bates: https://amzn.to/35LD6UY

“Easy Prey” by Catherine Lo: https://amzn.to/2HOJHWx

“Night Drop” by Marshall Thornton: https://amzn.to/35He0Xa

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

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

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Like what you see behind Marie?: https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/

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

Join us in welcoming Visiting Professor Jack Meloche. Jack is an actor, plunderphonic musician, and voice-over artist. You might recognize his voice from the audiobooks: “Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours” by Jim Butcher, “Cuphead in Carnival Chaos” by Ron Bates, “Easy Prey” by Catherine Lo, and “Night Drop” by Marshall Thornton. You might recognize his music as the artist Jawka. We find out what it’s like recording books for Audible and making electronic music on the next Balderdash Academy.

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Jawka’s Music: https://soundcloud.com/jawka?fbclid=IwAR0mlzxaPpejS6W53jFDOFgKHujoRZu78KejLzAEwneRSRwPA0gJHM8dd_w

Jack answering questions about Spider-Man: The Darkest Hour: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=403801483583992

Bob’s process: https://soundcloud.com/stations/track/cold-comfort-theater/playwright-robert-leblanc

Jack: https://www.jackmeloche.com/

CollaborRadio Podcast with ThinkFishTank: https://anchor.fm/collaboradio

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“Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours” by Jim Butcher: https://amzn.to/37XkQLc

“Cuphead in Carnival Chaos” by Ron Bates: https://amzn.to/35LD6UY

“Easy Prey” by Catherine Lo: https://amzn.to/2HOJHWx

“Night Drop” by Marshall Thornton: https://amzn.to/35He0Xa

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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/

Like what you see behind Marie?: https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/

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

Comedy, Game Show, Chat Show, Improv, Improvisation, Game, Interview, Balderdash Academy, Late-Night Talk Show, COVID Comedy, COVID art, COVID Theater,

In this episode of the Teacher's Lounge, we choose the new winter play, sit in on a faculty staff meeting about Halloween safety, help Professor CarlaRose prove a point, listen in on Professor Molly McGill's quest for a school motto,  and hear about a wild west outlaw that ended up on TV's Six Million Dollar Man.

Balderdash Academy: Teacher's Lounge features more relaxed bits that embrace our comedy improv roots. So kick back, relax, and have a laugh along with us in this podcast-only exclusive.

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Balderdash Academy: Teacher’s Lounge was produced and edited by Bob LeBlanc.

Performed and written by

Copyright 2020 Robert J LeBlanc and Steve Corning. All rights reserved.

Which facility member would you pick to go on a vacation with? Study up on their vacationing in the next bonus of Balderdash Academy. Vote for your Balderdash Academy Vacation buddy. Vote informed. Plus, pay some attention to the man behind the curtain in this special bonus episode of Balderdash Academy with Visiting Professors Andy Bayiates and Genevra Gallo-Bayiates.

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45 Plays for America’s First Ladies: https://neofuturists.org/events/45-plays-for-americas-first-ladies/

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See Bob’s “The Resurrectionists,” October 28 at  7:00 pm.

It’s a dark comedy where a pair of graverobbers discover that even the bad can do some good. It’s one of six plays being produced in The First Annual Firehouse Fright Night Festival. Tickets only $5

https://www.firehouse.org/event/firehouse-fright-night-festival-2/

“45 Plays for America’s First Ladies" by Chloe Johnston, Sharon Greene, Genevra Gallo-­Bayiates, Bilal Dardai, & Andy Bayiates. A biographical, meta-theatrical, genre-bending ride through race, gender, and everything else your history teacher never taught you about the founding of America.

Live Performances Oct 8th, 9th – 7:30 PM CST and Oct 11th – 2:00 PM CST

Or catch their recorded show: Oct 13th – Nov 2nd

Tickets are only $15 and the show is appropriate for high school-aged kids and up.

Find out more information at neofuturists.org

Like what you see behind Marie?: https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.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 during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The performers and guests used whatever equipment they had on hand during the lockdown. Audio qualities may vary between performers.

Join us in welcoming visiting professors Genevra Gallo-Bayiates and Andy Bayiates on October 19th. Genevra and Andy are Chicago-area playwrights and co-writers of “45 Plays for 45 Presidents”, “The Lowell Offering”, and “45 Plays for America’s First Ladies” which is currently running online at The Neo-Futurists and was recently named by Jesse Greene as the “Critic’s Choice” in the New York Times. We discuss their work, plays, and their lives as alumni of the world-famous Neo-Futurists of Chicago.

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45 Plays for America’s First Ladies: https://neofuturists.org/events/45-plays-for-americas-first-ladies/

Washy Ad Jeffy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDqCP5kQIbo

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“45 Plays for America’s First Ladies" by Chloe Johnston, Sharon Greene, Genevra Gallo-­Bayiates, Bilal Dardai, & Andy Bayiates. A biographical, meta-theatrical, genre-bending ride through race, gender, and everything else your history teacher never taught you about the founding of America.

See Bob’s “The Resurrectionists,” October 28 at  7:00 pm. It’s a dark comedy where a pair of graverobbers discover that even the bad can do some good. It’s one of six plays being produced in The First Annual Firehouse Fright Night Festival. Tickets only $5 https://www.firehouse.org/event/firehouse-fright-night-festival-2/

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

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

https://www.balderdashacademy.com/

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