In this conversation, Joe Betance discusses his recent diagnosis of Bell's palsy and shares his experience of going to the emergency room. He explains the symptoms of Bell's palsy and how it affects his facial muscles. Joe also talks about his plans to read a book on improv and take classes to improve his skills. Lauri Roggenkamp shares her experience of receiving a gift from a fan and Jay Ellis discusses the differences between UCB and Groundlings improv techniques. In this conversation, Joe and Jay discuss their experiences with improv theaters and share stories from a recent birthday celebration. They also talk about pet names in relationships and Joe's potential interest in getting a part-time job. Jay mentions his new YouTube show where he reviews online reviews, and Joe teases a new show called 'Me the People.'

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:25 Joe's Diagnosis of Bell's Palsy

08:57 Joe's Experience at the Emergency Room

14:24 Laurie's Gift from a Fan

25:57 UCB vs Groundlings Improv Techniques

34:25 Exploring the Improv Theater Scene

36:49 Stories from a Birthday Celebration

39:52 The Dynamics of Friendship

45:19 Pet Names in Relationships

48:39 Joe's Interest in a Part-Time Job

54:55 Reviewing Online Reviews on YouTube

01:02:51 Teasing a New Show: 'Me the People'

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