Jake Beckman is a regular host at the St. Louis Funny Bone. He's really funny and has strong opinions on food.  He and Chris argue over whether it's weird that Chris puts milk in chili.

Stand up comic. Show runner. Beer ambassador. Mom enthusiast. Kelsey McClure has a lot of titles.  Listen to our conversation with her today.  Check out Mom! Show tomorrow.

Melissa Darch is a great improviser at The Improv Shop, where she also co-teaches a course in sketch writing. She's appearing with Burnside on 5/17 and on The Bunker on 5/18. Details at www.theimprovshop.com.

She and Chris talk about cats, math, being the daughter of town mayor, and her upcoming move to LA.  Oh, Chris is also a student in her sketch class. So share this episode to help him earn a passing grade.

Chris read a news story on Facebook. That never ends well.  

How likely is that he'll be attacked by a bear? What's the best strategy if you come across a bear? Does everyone worry about this?  BEARS!

Chris talks to a man who hunts bears. He reads statistics. Also, voicemails from the BEAR HOTLINE!

Relax.

Chris tells you about the 12 hour drive with his parents, his brother's wedding, Kansas City barbecue, morning showers, and a slew of other topics.  

Take a walk with us into the Impolite Company Zone.

Bare Knuckle Comedy founder, Christian Lawrence,  and Impolite Company host,  Chris Cyr get drinks at Tick Tick Tavern and discuss first jobs, comedy,  and the universe in general.

Katie Nunn is an Improv Shop regular, where she performs, teaches, and also judges The Gauntlet, a weekly improvised talent show. 

She and Chris talked a lot about donuts. Like...a lot.

Meredith Hopping and Chris Cyr discuss this Thursday's show at South Town Pub, performing comedy at a church, and her bowels.

Continuing our exploration of the improv side of the comedy scene, Adam Vatterott visits Impolite Company to talk about game shows, soap operas, and Harold.

Chris saw Infinity War. Successfully avoids spoilers.

Today's guest is John Langen, improv comic, sketch comic, and Improv Shop mainstay. See him perform most Fridays and Saturdays, or sign up for classes, and he might be your teacher.