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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.
May 25, 2022HacksIn this episode Rob and Adam discuss the phenomenon of hack jokes, the ethics of stand-up, and comedy's modernist sensibilities.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/...more0minPlay
May 20, 2022223 - Mindset"Don't try to reproduce your favourite improv scene; try to reproduce the mindset of the improviser playing that scene". In this episode Rob and Adam discuss how to create an open mindset when first stepping into a scene...more53minPlay
May 13, 2022222 - The Rules"Improv rules, but then also there's improv rules." This week Rob and Adam, discuss the history of improv rules, what's necessary in an improv scene, and how to not get bogged by our artform's long history....more48minPlay
May 05, 2022221 - ThreesomeThis week's episode delves into the world of three-person scenes, how they differ from duoprov, and the power of team dynamics....more47minPlay
April 28, 2022220 - MarketableThis 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....more1h 3minPlay
April 28, 2022MarketableThis 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.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more1h 6minPlay
April 21, 2022219 - JustificationIn 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....more53minPlay
April 21, 2022JustificationIn 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.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more56minPlay
April 14, 2022218 - Grounding the SurrealThis 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....more1h 1minPlay
April 14, 2022Grounding the SurrealThis 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.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more1h 3minPlay
FAQs about The Backline:How many episodes does The Backline have?The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.