If This Is True with Chris Hall

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!

If This Is True wants to introduce everyone to Sean Monahan, member of Mission IMPROVable and one of the founders of MI's Westside Comedy Theater in Los Angeles! Sean has studied improv at iO, Second City and Annoyance theaters in Chicago, where I met him in the late 90's. Today is a creator, an innovator and father to a member of the General Hospital family. Interested? Then, give it a listen.

This is the inaugural episode of If This Is True, and I'm introducing everyone to RJ Tolan! RJ is the co-artistic director of Ensemble Studio Theatre's Youngblood in NYC. He is also a veteran of Shadowbox Live in Columbus, OH, where I met him. Come along for a visit!