The Backline

By The Sonar Network

Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.... more

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How many episodes does The Backline have?

The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.

The Backline episodes:

April 09, 2022 217- RIP Marijuna Man
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.
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53min
April 08, 2022 RIP Marijuna Man
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.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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55min
March 31, 2022 216 - Getting Good
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.
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59min
March 31, 2022 Getting Good
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.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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59min
March 24, 2022 215 - I Hate My Scene Partner
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.
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57min
March 23, 2022 I Hate My Scene Partner
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.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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59min
March 17, 2022 213 - Timing
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.
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40min
March 17, 2022 214 -To Coach or Not To Coach
This week Rob and Adam open up The Backline mailbag to answer your questions about teaching, directing, coaching and the difference between all three.
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49min
March 17, 2022 To Coach or Not To Coach
This week Rob and Adam open up The Backline mailbag to answer your questions about teaching, directing, coaching and the difference between all three.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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50min
March 17, 2022 Timing
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.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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42min

FAQs about The Backline:

How many episodes does The Backline have?

The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.

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