Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac: improv comedy podcast

Join Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac as we travel to Delhi, India!

Gaurav, Varoon & Riddhijit from Kaivalya Plays join Scary Strangers on the pod chatting International collaborations, building community, and the universal language of improv.

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Krusty the Clown

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers

Recording Location: Instituto Cervantes New Delhi, India

IG: Ru ⁠⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠⁠ | Kaivalya Plays @kaivalyaplays | Gaurav Singh @gauravnijjer | Varoon Anand @varoon.anand | Riddhijit Chattopadhyay @leontrotsky73

Melbourne improvisers Katie Currie & Jaron Why chat about the evolution of the iconic Big Hoo-Haa ensemble from Perth to Melbourne and beyond!

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Yoda

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers

IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | The Big Hoo-Haa ⁠@hoohaamelbourne | Katie Currie ⁠@intergalactic_thiddies⁠ | Jaron Why ⁠@by_o.graphy

We’re kicking off Season 2 with Improv Conspiracy Theatre legends Barney Pollock (TGYH & White Fever) and Matt Young (Deadloch), aka Cool & Smart! Sharing aha moments, teaching philosophies, and grand plans for the future. This episode slaps!

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Bert & Elmo

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers

IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Cool & Smart @kewlandsmert | Barney @barney.pollock | Matt Young @mattyoung.com.au

We’re finishing off Season 1 with a Scary Strangers special. Tom and Ru deep-dive into the origins of Scary Strangers, what we’ve learned along the way, and where we’re going next.

Scary Strangers will be performing their one hour show at Improv Theatre Sydney on August 24 & October 26 at 8:15PM. Learn more at https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/scary-strangers/

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Donald Trump & Melania

Presented by Scary Strangers

IG: Ru ⁠⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠⁠

Doing improv AND dating? What's that all about?! This week's episode features TikTok sensation Charlotte Grimmer and acting sensation Michael Smith, two lovebirds in the Sydney improv scene, discussing all things couple-prov and dating within the industry!

Check out Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Rick & Morty

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers

IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | Charlotte @charlotteisgrim | Michael @michaelneilsmith

Improvisers can be great entertainment, but would you want to live with one? The J&J Romance Factory jumped into Ru’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac to give us the low-down on the comedy housemate experience.

Check out Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Fran Drescher

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers

IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | John @johnglover.net.au | Josie @josieandthe

Can improv help us to deal with adversity? Jump into this week’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac to find out with superstar improvisers Chelsea Zeller & Tom North.

Check out Tom North’s Silly Odyssey on March 16th at https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/silly-odyssey/

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Mr Burns & Smithers

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers

IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | Chelsea @theofficiallaurynhill | Tom North @tomarsen

Extra scene from Episode 7: Role Slaying featuring resident role playing experts Hayden Wright & Shane Porter. Watch the full episode here.

If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch Scary Strangers upcoming shows !!

IG: @runiversal.studios | www.scarystrangers.com

Our resident role playing experts, Mug & Mayhem aka Hayden Wright & Shane Porter, took us on a ride into the mysterious world of D&D, Brindlewood Bay, Honey Heist, and more! Plus we share some improv games that role players can use for character and world building.

Check out Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows

IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Shane @sporter342 | Hayden @haydoathome

Matt Nunn and Liz Talbot from Brisbane’s Big Fork Theatre hopped into Ru’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac to give us a taste of the Brisbane comedy scene, and share their experiences as up-and-coming sketch/improv comedians.

If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch ⁠Scary Strangers upcoming shows at ⁠www.scarystrangers.com/shows⁠⁠

Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Gilbert Gottfried

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers

IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Matt & Liz @mattnunnandlizz