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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 theater.

Jeff Rogers is currently a Professional Corporate Emcee, a best-selling Author, and an award-winning Creative Director with almost 30 years experience engaging audiences. In 2011, Jeff was the Creative Director for the inaugural Chicago Ideas Week featuring 170 speakers at 60 venues across the city of Chicago. Jeff can be seen on TV in his recurring roles on Chicago PD & Chicago Fire and in his numerous national commercials.

In our conversation, Jeff talks about being an improv evangelist, meaning he tells everyone they should take an improv class. I am the same. Seriously, everyone go take an improv class.

We talk about Chicago improv in the late 80s/ early 90s heyday. We talk about Jeff’s experience in the community and how it shapes the classes he teaches today.

Jeff talks to me about Players Workshop, Chicago’s oldest improv school. This is where Jeff studied improv in the late 1980s and he counts founder Jo Forsberg as a major inspiration in his life. When Jo retired in the early 2000s, Players Workshop closed down but Jeff couldn’t bear it. So he connected with Ms. Forsberg and got her blessing to revitalize the Players Workshop once again.

Jeff talks about his book, “The Playmaker Mindset” and the idea of using your innate creativity to achieve your goals. We talk of our love for speaking in front of large crowds (and how much we miss it). Jeff tells me about the big events he hosts and how he loves bringing improv to the corporate world.

Support Jeff Rogers by taking classes with The Players Workshop! You should also hire Jeff Rogers to emcee your corporate event! It’d be so fun! #MeetJeffRogers

Read Jeff’s book, “The Playmaker Mindset: A Radically Fun Way To Build a Culture of Teamwork and Instant Innovation,” available now on Amazon!

Also, Jeff is working on a project to collect statistics on how improv theaters are run globally as a means of helping current and future improv leaders. Go to profitableimprov.com to add your theater to the survey and you’ll get full access to their findings!

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

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(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 5/20/2021…posted on 6/14/2021)

Frank King -longtime comedian and writer for the Tonight show with Jay Leno for 20 years  uses his life's lessons to start a  conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide.

Frank does it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth and he does it with humor.

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Sponsor: Author, Kathleen Ho,   "Living Forward After Loss:  Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Your  Life Partner"

Frank King -longtime comedian and writer for the Tonight show with Jay Leno for 20 years  uses his life's lessons to start a  conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide.

Frank does it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth and he does it with humor.

www.thementalhealthcomedian.com

www.itsawrapwithrap.com

#HC Universal Network Of Podcasts

Sponsor: Author, Kathleen Ho,   "Living Forward After Loss:  Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Your  Life Partner"

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes guest and longtime intel-contractor Mike Turber of 5x5 News to discuss the upcoming Pentagon UFO/UAP report and UAP technology. Is what has been photographed and recorded by US Navy and other military and government agencies truly Extraterrestrial craft or are they possibly even the work of black budget projects, experimental battlefield technologies or worse even foreign actors in American airspace?
Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we deep dive into the topic of declassified technologies and known government that may well be at the heart of the current UFO/UAP phenomena as recorded by the government and reported by the mass media with guest Mike Turber of 5x5 News!
The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.
The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!
The Dudes n Beer Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Dudes7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes guest and longtime intel-contractor Mike Turber of 5x5 News to discuss the upcoming Pentagon UFO/UAP report and UAP technology. Is what has been photographed and recorded by US Navy and other military and government agencies truly Extraterrestrial craft or are they possibly even the work of black budget projects, experimental battlefield technologies or worse even foreign actors in American airspace?

Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we deep dive into the topic of declassified technologies and known government that may well be at the heart of the current UFO/UAP phenomena as recorded by the government and reported by the mass media with guest Mike Turber of 5x5 News!

The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

The Dudes n Beer Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Dudes7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

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 is also a certified cooking teacher, a musical composer, and an avid amateur astronomer.

In our conversation, Bertrand tells me how his brother got him into improv.
Bertrand talks about the vibrant improv community of his hometown, Nancy.
We discuss the importance of storytelling to culture, to being human.

We talk about the exhilaration of performing onstage and how much we both miss it. Bertrand and I connect on our love of teaching improv and helping people become more confident.


Support Bertrand by taking a class from him! Check out his website bertrandhance.com to find out more about classes in acting, music, or cooking! You should also check out “Zone 42.” It’s a fantasy web series for which Bertrand performed as an actor and composed music for the soundtrack!

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. You need a distraction. Get Audible.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy!

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 is also a certified cooking teacher, a musical composer, and an avid amateur astronomer.

In our conversation, Bertrand tells me how his brother got him into improv.

Bertrand talks about the vibrant improv community of his hometown, Nancy.

We discuss the importance of storytelling to culture, to being human.

We talk about the exhilaration of performing onstage and how much we both miss it. Bertrand and I connect on our love of teaching improv and helping people become more confident.

Support Bertrand by taking a class from him! Check out his website bertrandhance.com to find out more about classes in acting, music, or cooking! You should also check out “Zone 42.” It’s a fantasy web series for which Bertrand performed as an actor and composed music for the soundtrack!

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. You need a distraction. Get Audible.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy!

In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Traveus Lawson, founder and lead producer for Always Press Record Productions and APRTV to discuss the world of producing content for digital distribution. APRTV is an online media distribution outlet distributing content through customized apps on the ROKU, Amazon Fire and other digital platforms.
What does it take to begin producing content for distribution for yourself and even other people? Is it really all about gear or can you begin on a shoestring budget? How do producers work with content creators to help make their vision come to life? When should you be ready to take your project to the next level and get a producer behind your project?
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we explore the producing content for digital distribution and more with Traveus Lawson of Always Press Record Productions!
The Talking Sound Podcast is a proud member of the family of podcasts. Visit the HC Universal Network online today to get all the latest from the Talking Sound Podcast and more great shows!
Talking Sound Podcast would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Talking20 to save 20% off today!
The Talking Sound Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Talking7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Traveus Lawson, founder and lead producer for Always Press Record Productions and APRTV to discuss the world of producing content for digital distribution. APRTV is an online media distribution outlet distributing content through customized apps on the ROKU, Amazon Fire and other digital platforms.

What does it take to begin producing content for distribution for yourself and even other people? Is it really all about gear or can you begin on a shoestring budget? How do producers work with content creators to help make their vision come to life? When should you be ready to take your project to the next level and get a producer behind your project?

Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we explore the producing content for digital distribution and more with Traveus Lawson of Always Press Record Productions!

The Talking Sound Podcast is a proud member of the family of podcasts. Visit the HC Universal Network online today to get all the latest from the Talking Sound Podcast and more great shows!

Talking Sound Podcast would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Talking20 to save 20% off today!

The Talking Sound Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Talking7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

The Gentlemen crack open a set of Pod decks and talk about all the things happening right now!