On this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with Second City casting director Claudia Wallace! They talk about her early days in the comedy scene, touring in the 90s, killing your ideas, Fred Claus, and what she looks for in auditions. 

Follow Claudia on twitter @ claudwal and on instagram @ theclaudiamichellewallace

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This week, we celebrate our 50th episode!!! James and Rob turn the mic on themselves and answer listener questions. A quick thanks for to everyone who has listened. We really appreciate it.

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This week, James and Rob sit down with Becca Barish! They talk about college improv, finding the line, Harold commission work, and setting goals. 

See Becca at iO Chicago with Whirled News Tonight and Lil' Tooties and Saturdays with Horsefly at CIC Theatre. Follow her on twitter and instagram @ Becca_Barish

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On this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with Improviser, Actor, Director, Teacher, Facilitator, etc Jeff Griggs! They talk about comedy classes, teaching, Del Close, anti-heroes, and ship talk. 

Follow Jeff Griggs on instagram @ griggs 

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On this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with musical director extraordinaire Jacob Shuda! They talk about touring, composing music, needle drops, fire fighters, the big compromise, and the purpose of a MD. 

You have a few more days to hear/see Jacob on the Second City's ETC show Grinning from Fear to Fear. For more updates, follow him on instagram @ jdshuda

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On this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with master puppeteer Stevie Shale. They talk about failing big, #feltwednesdays, Paper Machete, community, and moving to Los Angeles. 

Follow Stevie on instagram @ stevieshale and visit her in LA!

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On this week's episode, James and Rob sit down with the nicest guy in Chicago: Mark Campbell. They talk about music improv, the Second City ETC process, comfortability, playing the set, and Ship Talk. 

See Mark in the Second City ETC's 43rd revue Grinning from Fear to Fear. Following him on instagram @ markthecampbell and on twitter @ themarkcampbell

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On this week's episode, James and Rob are joined by SNL Alumni Eli Coyote Mandel. They talk about auditioning for and working on Saturday Night Live, early times in Chicago, Sad Boy Houses, and Weezer.

And to understand the sketches better, watch these: Weezer sketch and Oil Baron Sketch

Listen to more of Eli on Improvised Star Trek and following him on instagram @ elicoyote

On this week, James and Rob sit down with Atra Asdou. They talk about understudying, writing for Second City's ETC stage, audience interactions, and legitimate theatre. 

See Atra in Second City's ETC 43rd revue Grinning from Fear to Fear. Follow her on twitter @ AtraAsdou

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This week, James and Rob sit down with Jordan Lee Cohen! They talk about her independent team Randy, her Harold team The Teenagers, comedy theories, pushing limits, and not giving a fuck.

See Jordan Wednesday nights with The Teenagers, Friday nights at Holy Fuck Comedy Hour, and follow her on twitter @ aVERYhotwoman

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