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 395 episodes available.

The Backline episodes:

April 28, 2022 220 - Marketable
This 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.
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1h 3min
April 28, 2022 Marketable
This 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
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1h 6min
April 21, 2022 219 - Justification
In 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.
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53min
April 21, 2022 Justification
In 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
...more
56min
April 14, 2022 218 - Grounding the Surreal
This 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.
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1h 1min
April 14, 2022 Grounding the Surreal
This 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
...more
1h 3min
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
...more
59min

FAQs about The Backline:

How many episodes does The Backline have?

The podcast currently has 395 episodes available.

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