If This Is True would like to introduce you to Vik Pandya! Vik is a nationally touring comedian and one-third of Team Us Comedy in Chicago. Vik trained at the Second City, recorded a #1 iTunes comedy album "Friends with (401k) Benefits" with Team Us in 2019. He waxes poetic on this episode on whiskey knowledge, living by his schedule and taking on acting. Vik will be headlining Zanies in Chicago on November 23. Give it a listen, won't you?

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Asaf Ronen, recently, of the Institution Theater and currently the Austin Creative Alliance. Asaf is an author (Directing Improv: Show The Way By Getting Out Of The Way), producer (Trust Us, This Is All Made Up) and the founder of www.yesand.com. You can also learn about the Alliance at www.austincreativealliance.org. We discussed the TJ and Dave documentary, the wonders of Austin, TX and the need for humanism in art. Give it a listen, won't you?

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Jose Gonzalez, co-founder of the Torch Theatre in Phoenix, AZ, producer of the Phoenix Improv Festival, and founder and executive producer of Ghostfest. Since today is the opening of the 2021 Ghostfest, we thought it would be a great way to kick things off with this episode. Jose talks about the Phoenix improv scene, how he got started in improv, and how he keeps balance in his life. Give it a listen, won't you?

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Michele Laikowski! Michele was an associate producer and on-air personality on the Jenny McCarthy Show on SiriusXM Stars. She is also an improvising and voice over veteran of New York City. Michele finds solace and purpose in running and reaching for goals. She also has great stories of her time with Jenny McCarthy and her crew. You can find her voice and acting work at www.moshow.org. Give it a listen!

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Karen Graci, veteran improviser, actor and writer. She is a member of the Writer's Guild of America and writer on shows like Tuca and Bertie on Netflix and Harper House on Paramount Plus.

Karen talks about what it takes to become a producer and writer, surviving and thriving in Los Angeles, and her love of her Buffalo Bills who are Super Bowl contenders. 

Give it a listen and learn something!

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Jamie Campbell! Actor, comedian, storyteller--the man is the Swiss Army knife of comedy! From his storytelling prowess with "The Devil On the Wall or That Time I Got Kidnapped" to his award winning screenplay "Call Me Thor," Jamie has carved out a niche that aspiring comics can follow to diversify. He also has great advice for up and comers. Check out his plethora of video at www.jamiecampbellcomedy.com.

If This Is True would like to introduce you to John Bolger, veteran of the Second City and co-founder of Schadenfreude Theatre in Chicago. John also does work with WGN Radio; is a creative director with TPN,; and started his own production company, Man Eating Cereal. John talks about these and other endeavors, including teaching improv at the University of Chicago. John is kind to everyone and a huge Chicago White Sox fan. Give it a listen!

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Brian James O'Connell. You might know him from his directorial success with the movie Bloodsucking Bastards, or his TV success with Hell Den on SYFY, or his improv success with Dr. God, iO West and the Pack Theater. I'll bet you didn't know that BOC is a fan of modern Roman history, went to college with Captain America, and thinks about improv ALL THE TIME (It's true, he does). We recorded this on Say Day and touched on the importance of appreciating one another. BOC apologizes for the quality of his voice. I apologize for my editing skills. Otherwise, it's a damn good episode!

If This Is True appreciates YOU! Enjoy the episode!

If This Is True would like to introduce you to the illustrious Billy Merritt--and he does back that up! We talked about starting acting and improv later in life to what it takes to be a great voice actor. Plus, we talked about becoming ninjas in a pirate and robot world, winning at fantasy baseball, and the greatness of the Improv Resource Center. Give it a listen and channel your inner pirate! YARRRRRR!