Local actress and perpetual energy source Brittany Michael visits the After Improv Podcast this week, fresh off her co-starring role in the “Monster Noises” Writing 5 sketch show at Planet Ant. Brittany talks about being 4 foot 10, getting kidnapped, being functionally illiterate until she was 13, fighting her way out of the special education system, and of course, why Middle Eastern restaurant owners give “bomb ass” Christmas presents. It’s a wild ride, folks. Strap in. * Wayne State * To Catch a Brittany * Ethnic makeup * The quitting waitress * Great Christmas presents * Little package * Roma Cafe * Getting short shrift * Second City Chicago * The roommate * Acting spiteful * Jerry Springer * Improv is so scary * Is this live? * Probation * Tour guide at The Motown Museum * Ghost stories * Kidnapped! * Special ed * The student becomes the master * Illiteracy * Being Derrick May * Nudity * Monster Noises recap * Bittany’s view of the group * The kiss scene * Job updates * Fact of the week * Comments or whatever: @tonyaugusty