Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Oshow discuss if he were to win America's Got Talent as a clown, open his third eye, and fall in and out of love.

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Content Note: discussion of clowns

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Kevin Ryan discuss Disney shutting down and being taken over by an AI company generating endless Disney content.

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Content Note: references to poop, pee, and other gross stuff, discussions about capitalism

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Tim Hager discuss German dickmilch and idea bros coming up with the next big thing.

Follow Tim at @tim_has_thoughts

Content Note: references eating animals, sexual references

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Corinna discuss hospitals, the Grim Reaper, and mortality.

Content Note: references death and politics

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Betsy Stover discuss Betsy's work and travel, travelling with kids, and being American.

Follow them at @betsy.stover and @alecsheaimprov

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https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/

Betsy is an LA-based improviser teaching and performing at UCB. Content Note: discussions of American politics

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Lee White ( @The_Eldubs ) discuss the "human refrigerators" now available in Japan.

Follow them at @itsleewhite and @alecsheaimprov

https://www.instagram.com/itsleewhite/

https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/

Lee White is a Berlin-based improviser from Canada, teaching and performing regularly in Berlin and around Europe, he's also one half of the incredible duo @thelorilees3629

Content Note: references to stalking and religion

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest hosts John Lehr and Susan Messing discuss replacing teachers with AI robots, the "prison pocket" and tamarind.

Follow them at @johnclehr @susanalicemessing @alecsheaimprov

https://www.instagram.com/johnclehr/

https://www.instagram.com/susanalicemessing/

https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/

Susan Messing is a Chicago-based improv legend, founding member of the annoyance theatre, and future film star!

John Lehr is an LA-based improviser, actor and comedian seen in 10 Items or Less, Quickdraw, and Friends!

Content Note: sexual references, poop references, discussions about nudity, general kinda gross conversation, discussion of American politics

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Paul discuss a fugitive tortoise persued in the world's slowest police chase, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and the pursuit of eternal youth.

Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and @ayrispaul

https://www.instagram.com/ayrispaul/

https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/

Paul Ayris is a Munich-based improviser performing with Bake This.

Content Note: Discussions of duck mating in a humanised way, comedically depicted death by fire

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Paul discuss Merlin the Duck not being allowed in the FIFA stadiums, the duck way of life, and magic.

Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and @ayrispaul

https://www.instagram.com/ayrispaul/

https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/

Paul Ayris is a Munich-based improviser performing with Bake This.

Content Note: Discussions of duck mating in a humanised way, comedically depicted death by fire

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Mayumi discuss mental health in improv communities, childhood, and big foot.

Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and @mayumi.mhc

Mayumi Hikida is a Vienna-based improviser and mental health specialist!

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/

Content Note: Discussions about mental health and bullying

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Real news, improvised comedy.

Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.

Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!

(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)