Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Nicholas Shore discuss a record breaking bug bust. As in... illegal bugs. A bug bust. No, not a drug bust. A bug bust. They also do a scene showing the lives of two factory employees busting bugs. Popping cockroaches specifically in this case.

Nicholas Shore is a Vienna-based improviser and chemist!

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.d.shore/

Alec Shea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/

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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 Nick Byrne discuss Nick's work as a travelling improviser and the director of the Improvention festival in Canberra, Australia, as well as the famous mushroom murder in Australia.

Nick Byrne is a Canberra-based improviser, organiser of the Improvention and Impro INvention festival in Canberra, creator of An Improviser's Learning Journal, and much more!

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/improact1/

Alec Shea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/

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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 a wrestling show that took place in a public library, Mayumi's experience as a mental health coordinator for improv communities, and the emotional impact of Martha Stewart's cooking.

Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and Mayumi Hikida

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

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

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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, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the summer games fest, new game announcements, and video games in general.

Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva

Lara Schmidt is a Munich-based voice actor and improviser!

Follow her on Instagram: @laraschmidtva https://www.instagram.com/laraschmidtva/

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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, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the summer games fest, new game announcements, and video games in general.

Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva

Lara Schmidt is a Munich-based voice actor and improviser!

Follow her on Instagram: @laraschmidtva https://www.instagram.com/laraschmidtva/

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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, Alec and guest host Nikhil discuss a French academic who gave himself an award, philology, and advice that spreads like a virus that goes viral. Adviral advirus.

Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@nikhilmadgar

Nikhil Madgar is a Munich-based improviser from Bangalore!

Follow him on Instagram: @nikhilmadgar https://www.instagram.com/nikhilmadgar

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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, Alec and Corinna discuss feet pics, self-destructive uteruses, and the downfall of the Irish economy, after reading a news story about a French teen who was criminally charged after making a straw-licking video in Singapore.

Corinna is a Munich-based improviser that performs with AVoidIn Improv!

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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, Alec and Ryan discuss Van Halen, taking your socks off on an airplane, and the fake news of the world's oldest tortoise dying as part of a crypto scam.

Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and @ryan_stands_up

Ryan is a comedian and improviser from the US, based in Munich

Follow him on Instagram: @ryan_stands_up

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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, Alec and guest host Joe Bill discuss an emergency hot air balloon landing in a Temecula backyard.

Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and ‪@joebillimprov

Joe Bill is an OG Chicago improv legend and neuroscience nerd.

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joebillimprov/

Website: https://www.integratedimprovisation.com/

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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, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the sausage art exhibition in the Belgian city of Bruges’s Biekorf centre, that was eaten by its visitors. They also discuss Amazing Digital Circus, and pigeon Matroska dolls.

Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva

Lara Schmidt is a German voice actor, social media manager and improviser based in Munich! Follow her on Instagram: laraschmidtva

Website: https://lara-schmidt-va.de/

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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)