iO Podcast Network

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  • WE HATE IT (Ft. BJ Party)
    In this almost forever-lost episode, listen to three of the dumbest and most hateful comedians in Chicago, Justin and BJ Party (Joshua Zuar and Byron Craig Dow), share there secret hates with the world in an attempt to bring you to their dark side. Follow along as the three nerds each try to get the other two to hate something, who is the best debater? Who will mock Joshua in a very mean and aggressive way? Who will scream into the microphone and make this episode tough to listen to but due to Justin's large amounts of free time he was able to level it enough to put it out anyway? Find out on this weeks episode, WE HATE IT! Enjoy!

    For more news and updates on episodes, give us a follow on Instagram @tigwpod or follow the host, @justinborak.
    31 min
  • the SUPER pitch
    Live in front of a basement with two dogs, listen as Justin improvises through a bunch of pitches with the goal to not just make you chuckle but possibly come up with a golden idea and become a billionaire? Maybe get enough to buy a real microphone so he can stop recording on his phone while trapped at home? Who knows!

    Give us a follow on Instagram @tigwpod or @justinborak for more information and we hope everyone is doing well out there!
    19 min
  • TWO GENTS TWO CENTS (Ft. Tom Hannigan)
    This week, Justin is joined by Tom Hannigan (@tomhannigan104) to give you the advice show you definitely didn't ask for. Listen in as two very average guys, with very average lives give you advice with all of your personal and emotional problems (also, argue about pizza for a while). Remember to rate, review and subscribe and give us a follow on Instagram @tigwpod with more updates and cool stuff!
    30 min
  • Mortar and Pestle
    The suggestion inspired some long form improv.

    This Generation Latinx Bat episode features: Laurel Posakony, Leonardo Obregon, Thomas P Clune, Sara Savusa, Louie Cordon, and Adam Mengesha.
    37 min
  • THE HARDLY BOYS (Ft. Keenan Odenkirk)
    Justin is back with his bud, Keenan Odenkirk (@keenanodenkirk), to help him finally crack a case that has been confusing the minds of the Chicago improv community for years. Listen this week to this true crime thriller as Justin and Keenan end their career as comedians and become, THE HARDLY BOYS, Chicago's most unwanted brother detectives.


    Thanks for listening and remember to rate, review and subscribe and follow us at @tigwpod on Instagram for updates on upcoming episodes and news!
    39 min
  • the pitch (Ep 2)
    In Justin's mini mini-series this week, he has the help of his friend Seth Rosner (@censorthiszuckerberg) to give the producers of The Bachelor some ideas for possible future leads of the show. Please continue to follow for updates and until we are able to get full length episodes up, we will continue to drop these goofy short episodes. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @tigwpod. Stay safe!
    3 min
  • the pitch (EP 1)
    THE PITCH (Ep 1)

    Hey y'all, Justin here! Unfortunately due to iO being on hiatus and everything going on we are not able to put out full length episodes but never to fear, Justin's mediocre comedy is here! For the time being, I'll be posting very short episodes pitching different pilots, talking about random things and maybe even trying my hand at jokes?! If you wanna help me in this endeavor or help the show continue to happen please subscribe, download, rate, and SHARE US WITH FRIENDS! DM us on Instagram (@tigwpod or @justinborak) if you would like to help me out with these short form episodes because I would love to collaborate with people, today I had the privedledge to work with one of the best lighting designers in the city of Pittsburgh (also my sister) Paige Borak, follow her on Instagram @paigeborak! Have a great day y'all, stay safe, practice social distancing, and...this is gonna work.
    3 min
  • Pilot – Just the Gang
    We cannot think of a more befitting first episode than this one! The actual audio and intro was lost at sea, so this is straight from the internal camera mic. Howard was sick and, apparently, we shot this in a podcast studio that had those old-timey cowboy double-hinged saloon doors. No cowboys or gunslingers were harmed during the production of this episode. Enjoy and please don’t forget to rate and review!




    Genesis of the writing program

    How the 4 classes of the writing program feed into each other

    The commercial aspect of the program and its importance to a writer's career

    The S.C.F.C - Sample, Choose, Focus, Commit acronym

    What makes a writing program good?

    How the WGA ATA stand-off affects new writers

    The division of labor in a typical writers' room

    Hollywood Stories - Graham Chapman, Bill Murray and Eddie Murphy

    Dailies - Check out Michael's finished piece here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhoQ0ddaYM4
    1 hr 15 min
  • THE PROCESS (Ft. Jenny Wise and Ana Collado)
    Justin brings on his friends, fellow Liar's  Jenny Wise and Ana Collado to process our emotions through comedy. Watch some of the goofiest people in Chicago get deep and go through the process by improvising scenes based on their emotional stories! Remember to rate, review and subscribe and follow us on Instagram @tigwpod for updates and news on the show!
    48 min

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