Open the Curtains

Open the Curtains

By Derek LuetjenComedyComedy Interviews
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Open the Curtains episodes

  • Joseph Adam Dunn

    Improv practitioner Adam Dunn is on the pod! On this episode, we talk about moving around a lot, making bold character choices, and alcoholism.

    1 hr 26 min
  • Devin Dugan

    This week we have on Devin Dugan! Owner of Improv City in Tustin. We have a great chat about the history of comedy, running a theater and writing books. 

    1 hr 25 min
  • Tivoli Jensen

    This week on the pod we have Tivoli! We talk about her history with beauty pagents, being a mom and depression. 

    1 hr 21 min
  • Alex Lee

    Alex Lee is on the pod! We talk about dissecting a whale, feeling lonely and 

    Whale dissection talk
    0:00- 13:53
    Improv Talk
    13:53-End 

    Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/OpentheCurtains/membership?view_as=patron

    (Nothing discussed on this podcast is meant to be medical advice or a professional diagnosis.)

    More info on Zach can be found at ZachRobinsTherapy.com.
    You can follow Derek on all social media platforms @dereksdumbhobbies.

    1 hr 23 min
  • Asic Khatchatryan

    This week on the pod we talk to improv veteran Asic Khatchatryan! We discuss anxiety, rock climbing and taking advice from peers. 

    Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/OpentheCurtains/membership?view_as=patron

    (Nothing discussed on this podcast is meant to be medical advice or a professional diagnosis.)

    More info on Zach can be found at ZachRobinsTherapy.com.
    You can follow Derek on all social media platforms @dereksdumbhobbies.

    1 hr 29 min
  • Edwin Trovada

    Improvisor and Stand up performer Edwin Trovada is on the pod! We talk about low self-esteem, divorce, and chronic illnesses. 

    Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/OpentheCurtains/membership?view_as=patron

    (Nothing discussed on this podcast is meant to be medical advice or a professional diagnosis.)

    More info on Zach can be found at ZachRobinsTherapy.com.
    You can follow Derek on all social media platforms @dereksdumbhobbies.
     

    1 hr 34 min
  • Julie Hocking

    This week we interview Julie Hocking! We discuss horse gymnastics, getting sober, and making life changes. 

    Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/OpentheCurtains/membership?view_as=patron

    (Nothing discussed on this podcast is meant to be medical advice or a professional diagnosis.)

    More info on Zach can be found at ZachRobinsTherapy.com.
    You can follow Derek on all social media platforms @dereksdumbhobbies

    1 hr 18 min
  • Juan Velasco

    With an improv background spanning over 2 decades, Juan is a world traveler, a coach, and a wonderful interviewee!  

    Please, Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/OpentheCurtains/membership?view_as=patron

    (Nothing discussed on this podcast is meant to be medical advice or a professional diagnosis.)

    More info on Zach can be found at ZachRobinsTherapy.com.
    You can follow Derek on all social media platforms @dereksdumbhobbies.

    1 hr 26 min
  • Holly Beightol

    On this week's episode, we talk to Holly Beightol! She has been improvising/performing for decades. We talk about transitioning, acceptance, and chasing your fears.

    Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/OpentheCurtains/membership?view_as=patron

    (Nothing discussed on this podcast is meant to be medical advice or a professional diagnosis.)

    More info on Zach can be found at ZachRobinsTherapy.com.
    You can follow Derek on all social media platforms @dereksdumbhobbies.

    1 hr 37 min
  • Redda Talhouni

    This week we interview Redda Talhouni! A wonderfully talented performer in both Stand up and Improv. We talk about escaping being hunted, 

    Improv talk starts at 17:30


    Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/OpentheCurtains/membership?view_as=patron

    (Nothing discussed on this podcast is meant to be medical advice or a professional diagnosis.)

    More info on Zach can be found at ZachRobinsTherapy.com.
    You can follow Derek on all social media platforms @dereksdumbhobbies.

    1 hr 22 min

About Open the Curtains

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Join Derek Luetjen and Zach Robins as they take a look behind the curtains of the Orange County comedy Community and beyond to discuss their guest’s inspiration for performing, mental health…