In this episode Rob and Adam discuss the phenomenon of hack jokes, the ethics of stand-up, and comedy's modernist sensibilities.

This week Rob and Adam discuss what types of shows are marketable, how to sell them, and common pitfalls to avoid when advertising your production. Also, it's the debut of CREAM.

In this episode, Adam and Rob discuss the justification, why we need it, why explaining too much causes problems, and the need for mystery in scenes. Also: Flash baths, re-reading books, and updates on a very important URL.

This week, Adam and Rob discuss their criticism of "grounded scenes". In this episode: the reality of a scene, truth in improv, Norse creation myths, and how to make big, wild scenes work.

An updated 2022 our list of all the characters we are ready to retire. Also: the 5th Anniversary of the Assembly, UCB's new investors, the politics of accents, and why the mystery is a foundational cornerstone of science fiction universe.

This week Rob and Adam discuss cornerstones of what conditions are necessary for improv mastery. Also discussed: teaching Improv 2, Malcolm Gladwell, migraines, and how to confront your improv partner if they miss an appointment.

There's a whole bunch of reasons why someone might feel frustrated: bad day at work, fight with a friend, doing your taxes ... but what do you do if the source of your frustration is the person you're improvising with? This week Rob (but mostly Adam) talk about what to do when things don't go your way onstage.

This week Rob and Adam discuss the ever-elusive nature of comedic timing. As well as the show Last One Laughing, and what it means for fellow improvisers affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This week Rob and Adam open up The Backline mailbag to answer your questions about teaching, directing, coaching and the difference between all three.

This week Adam interviews Rob about the process of creating the CBC podcast Limited Capacity. They discuss directing, improv as a writing tool, and why Rob wrote 5 full episodes, only to improvise through these scary stories instead.