Improv is Dead

By Tim Lyons and Damian Anaya

Improv is Dead is an immersive comedy podcast hosted by Damian Anaya, Tim Lyons, and Dan White. Every week we chat 'n prov, then apply some slick post-production effects, to create a totally unique sh... more

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How many episodes does Improv is Dead have?

The podcast currently has 323 episodes available.

Improv is Dead episodes:

September 08, 2026 Total Brain Burp with George Elrod and Laurel Krabacher
Tim's best friend Laurel stops by the pod to hang with Damian and our good friend George Elrod makes his pod debut! We chat'n'prov about shooting guns but not loving it, video game girlfriends, and brain swaps.
Follow George on the gram!
See Real Angels every Wednesday at LSI!
See us LIVE Saturday September 12th at LSI!
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
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40min
September 01, 2026 We Lost a Planet Today with Kyle Bethea and Ollie Hobson
Two of Improvs finest are back on the pod today, Kyle Bethea and Ollie Hobson! We chat'n'prov about snacks at a funeral, learning new workouts and the best way to sell a couch.
Check out Kyle and Ollie along with Mike Brunlieb as 3 Actors Living in a Cave during their LSI run from September through October at 9:30 pm
See us LIVE at Logan Square Improv in Chicago September 12th!
See Process Saturdays at 6 pm at LSI
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
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39min
August 25, 2026 Toilet Boy with Caroline Cotter and Shand Thomas
A big old welcome back to the pod to our good friends Caroline Cotter and Shand Thomas! We chat'n'prov about the return of pumpkin spice, an unwillingness to be dare devils, and no being a cheater.
See Caroline and Shand Together on Goat Sauce
Listen to Stinkers Pod!
Improv is Dead LIVE August 29th!
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
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39min
August 18, 2026 Gimme Top...4 Letterbox with Amir Khan and Ivan Ngo
The absolute GOATS are back on the pod and we get into our Burger King orders, what's still good at Mircocenters and getting duct taped on a plane.
Get tickets to our Live show at iO on August 29th
Follow Amir and Ivan on GOAT SAUCE
Amir on the Gram
Ivan on the Gram
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
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36min
August 11, 2026 Don't Go Cable Guy with Adonis Holmes and Matty Vergun
A week of fixing the internet connection, sexy dentists, and customer support, it's the debut of Matty Vergun and Adonis Holmes on the pod!
See Adonis as part of Devil's Daughter at iO
See Matty with Creamboy at iO
Adonis on the Gram
Matty on the Gram
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
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46min
August 04, 2026 A David Hijinx Production with Alonso Ramirez and Kristen Aviles
It's simply been too long since we've had good pals Alonso Ramirez and Kristen Aviles on the pod so we said, ok lets do it! We chat'n'prov about having a little fun at the funeral, gnarled toe nails, and how beautiful The Village is.
Check out Kristen and Alonso on Birdlady for FREE Wednesdays at The iO Theater in Chicago.
Follow ESCÁNDALO! for information on when their Hispanic Heritage Month show goes on sale!
Edited and Sound Designed by Nick McMillin
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
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56min
July 28, 2026 Chef Bonyardee with Claire Favret
Improv is Dead Survey Spooktacular
Claire Favret joins us to chat'n'prov about sexy chefs, late life crushing, and the incredibly talented and very athletic Banana Ballers.
Follow Claire on the Gram!
Follow Downpour for upcoming shows!
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: Tim Lyons⁠ and Damian Anaya
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45min
July 21, 2026 Arackid: Brand New Day with Adal Rifai and Matt Young
Improv is Dead Survey Spooktacular
Yet another rift in the proverse has brought us an episode with the highly pod trained and hilarious Adal Rifai and Matt Young. If you're familiar with their work on Hello from the Magic Tavern, The Word Association and Hey Riddle Riddle then you're gonna like what we've got going on here. We chat'n'prov about canoe reunions, being toilet bound by cold brew, and famous spiders.
Subscribe to The Nightly to have Matt lull you to sleep when his episodes drop and look for him on WTTW!
See us live with Erin Keif and Laurel Krabacher at iO Fest Saturday July 25th at 8:30 pm
Sound Design by Nick McMillin
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: Tim Lyons⁠
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50min
July 14, 2026 BillyZaneB00Bs.com with Erin Keif and Olivia Nielsen
Improv is Dead Listener Survey Spooktacular
Etsy Witches, Spiders, Snakes, and Billy Zane OH MY! Tim is joined by the hilarious duo of Erin Keif and Olivia Nielsen to chat'n'prov your week into overdrive! Follow them together on the gram to check them out at their live show in LA Quality Time monthly at Lyric Hyperion.
And as always listen to Erin on Hey Riddle Riddle!
Sound Design by Nick McMillin
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
...more
58min
July 07, 2026 Lost in Random with Mani Lopez
You ever find yourself trapped in the Ether Place or super sure you can take everyone in a fight while lounging in a ball pit at McDonalds? Then this weeks ep is for you featuring the insanely funny Mani Lopez from The Mud City Improv Festival and Swamp! Follow both of the IG accounts to keep up to date with live shows and the 2027 festival!
Tickets for LSI this Saturday at 10 pm
Sound Design by Nick McMillin
Support the pod and join our Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!
Just easing into Improv is Dead? Check out our Starter Platter and Best of Playlists on Spotify!
Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠
...more
52min

FAQs about Improv is Dead:

How many episodes does Improv is Dead have?

The podcast currently has 323 episodes available.

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