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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The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.

The Backline episodes:

May 29, 2019 153 - The 30 Second Clock
Shortform has particular kind of rhythm. Action sparks every 30 seconds. In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss how to slow down, enjoy the moment, and find more relaxed play out of a shortform metabolism.
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55min
May 22, 2019 Coming Back to Improv
Its the launch of Season Five! This episode Rob and Adam talk about what’s it’s like to break from a regular improv performance schedule, how to get back into the community, and why it shouldn’t feel like you’re starting from scratch.
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47min
May 22, 2019 152 - Coming Back to Improv
Its the launch of Season Five! This episode Rob and Adam talk about what's it's like to break from a regular improv performance schedule, how to get back into the community, and why it shouldn't feel like you're starting from scratch.
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45min
December 12, 2018 A Year in Review
It’s the season finale of the Backline with Rob and Adam. This episode Rob and Adam discuss changes in the improv landscape, new exciting announcements, and what they’re looking forward to in 2019! See you all in the new year!
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43min
December 12, 2018 151 - A Year in Review
It's the season finale of the Backline with Rob and Adam. This episode Rob and Adam discuss changes in the improv landscape, new exciting announcements, and what they're looking forward to in 2019! See you all in the new year!
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42min
November 22, 2018 150 - Mapping
This week we discuss how to map the rules of one scenario over top the context of another. Also this episode, Rob and Adam answer questions about mirroring and comedic horror. Happy 150th episode!
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41min
November 22, 2018 Mapping
This week we discuss how to map the rules of one scenario over top the context of another. Also this episode, Rob and Adam answer questions about mirroring and comedic horror. Happy 150th episode!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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42min
November 12, 2018 149 - Preparation
We spend lots of time talking about what happens onstage. But sometimes scenes are won/lost before you even step onstage. Before your show there are warm-ups, research, intentions to be set, etc. This week Rob and Adam discuss every thing that happens before you even step onstage.
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56min
November 11, 2018 Preparation
We spend lots of time talking about what happens onstage. But sometimes scenes are won/lost before you even step onstage. Before your show there are warm-ups, research, intentions to be set, etc. This week Rob and Adam discuss every thing that happens before you even step onstage.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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57min
November 01, 2018 148 - Be Affected
"Our only job as an improviser is to affect others, and be affected." We all know it to be true, yet over and over again, we get stuck in scenes where we're explaining our premises to our partner. This episode Rob and Adam discuss the need for real time, visceral connection in scenes and the value of dynamic.
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47min

FAQs about The Backline:

How many episodes does The Backline have?

The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.

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