With the world in a state of lockdown, two grizzled warriors emerge from isolation to set you straight … about using make believe to tell stories.

It’s Season 6 of the Backline with Rob and Adam. This week, they discuss their thoughts, hopes, and anxieties about improvising in a post-pandemic world!

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With the world in a state of lockdown, two grizzled warriors emerge from isolation to set you straight ... about using make believe to tell stories.  It's Season 6 of the Backline with Rob and Adam. This week, they discuss their thoughts, hopes, and anxieties about improvising in a post-pandemic world!

It’s the Backline Finale! This week Rob and Adam reflect upon their top three moments of the year and follow-up with two listener questions! Thank you so much for your ongoing support. We will still be available to answer your questions via Facebook and Twitter @thebacklinepod. See you in a few months!

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

It's the Backline Finale! This week Rob and Adam reflect upon their top three moments of the year and follow-up with two listener questions! Thank you so much for your ongoing support. We will still be available to answer your questions via Facebook and Twitter @thebacklinepod. See you in a few months!

This week Rob and Adam, discuss the term "playing to the top of your intelligence" within scenes. Will they have conflicting opinions?  Will this be the topic that finally ends the podcast. Also, Adam confronts Rob about Spinegate 2019, they discuss their Los Angeles trip, and teaching in Vancouver.

This week Rob and Adam, discuss the term “playing to the top of your intelligence” within scenes. Will they have conflicting opinions? Will this be the topic that finally ends the podcast. Also, Adam confronts Rob about Spinegate 2019, they discuss their Los Angeles trip, and teaching in Vancouver.

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

This week we’re talking about bulldozing. How much space should you take up onstage? What is the difference between attacking the scene and bulldozing over top of your partners ideas? This week Rob and Adam, discuss how to know if you’re a bulldozer and what can be done to be a better ensemble player.

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

This week we're talking about bulldozing. How much space should you take up onstage? What is the difference between attacking the scene and bulldozing over top of your partners ideas?  This week Rob and Adam, discuss how to know if you're a bulldozer and what can be done to be a better ensemble player.

This week Rob is very lonely talking about solo improvisation, while trying to record an entire episode by himself.  From monologues to ghosting to audience interaction - he'll give you all the new tools to try your own solo set tonight!

In this episode, Rob talks with two entrepreneurs who are building parallel improv companies in two very different countries. Martha Stortz (Toronto) and Sara Delile (Mexico) discuss what its like expanding their respective troupes into an international organization with classes, shows, and (maybe one day) a brick-and-mortar theatre ...