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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.... more
FAQs about The Backline:How many episodes does The Backline have?The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.
September 18, 2019169 - BeatprovThis week Rob and Adam walk you through a semi-scripted beatprov show. They chat about characters, story, and what makes beatprov different from conventional longform. Also on the podcast Mad Men, Doctor Who, physical fitness, and Just For Laughs Toronto....more52minPlay
September 11, 2019Making it NaturalOf course you want to learn technique and understand structure. But you don’t want to make it look mechanical. You have take your “comedy math”, internalize that work, and make it look easy. Also avoiding TIFF, Los Angeles living, and the end of Ontario Peach Season.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more53minPlay
September 11, 2019168 - Making It NaturalOf course you want to learn technique and understand structure. But you don't want to make it look mechanical. You have take your "comedy math", internalize that work, and make it look easy. Also avoiding TIFF, Los Angeles living, and the end of Ontario Peach Season....more52minPlay
September 05, 2019167 - Social MediaTo post or not to post? What does it mean for an improviser dealing with show promotion, self-congratulatory braggarts, and the constant cascade of never-ending tweets. How does it affect our careers? More importantly, what happens to our mental health? All this and more ... on the next Backline with Rob and Adam....more45minPlay
September 05, 2019Social MediaTo post or not to post? What does it mean for an improviser dealing with show promotion, self-congratulatory braggarts, and the constant cascade of never-ending tweets. How does it affect our careers? More importantly, what happens to our mental health?Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more46minPlay
August 29, 2019166 - DirectAfter a month of touring, Rob and Adam have finally returned home. In this episode, they discuss Zapotec spiritual traditions, foreign legal advice, and also improv stuff. Mostly, how to direct your energy at your partner, avoid generic emotion, and engage with your partner on a visceral level. ...more48minPlay
August 21, 2019Tour EssentialsThis week Rob reflects upon his tour through Birmingham, London, and Copenhagen. Also Rob and Adam tally some essential supplies you’ll need on touring different improv festivals and theatres.This week Rob reflects upon his tour through Birmingham, London, and Copenhagen. Also Rob and Adam tally some essential supplies you’ll need on touring different improv festivals and theatres.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more54minPlay
August 21, 2019165 - Tour EssentialsThis week Rob reflects upon his tour through Birmingham, London, and Copenhagen. Also Rob and Adam tally some essential supplies you'll need on touring different improv festivals and theatres....more52minPlay
August 14, 2019Small TownAdam Cawley is back! Rob Norman is back! This week they discuss how to keep your team motivated when you’re the only competition in town and your team is losing motivation!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more46minPlay
August 14, 2019164 - Small TownAdam Cawley is back! Rob Norman is back! This week they discuss how to keep your team motivated when you're the only competition in town and your team is losing motivation!...more45minPlay
FAQs about The Backline:How many episodes does The Backline have?The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.