Will Jacobs joins us to talk comedy, writing, and his web series! Jason talks to Will about writing plays, what he thinks about his perfectionist college approach to writing now, and his moving to New York City to study improv. Will has a very robust improv career and has studied at all the major theaters in NYC. He currently performs regularly at The Magnet and UCB. He talks about what he learned going from improv theater to improv theater to study, why he loves it so much, his web series Olympus: A Retrospective, and much more! It's a fun chat.

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We talk to comedian and founder of Gold Comedy, Lynn Harris! Lynn shares the story of how a ski trip became a pivotal moment in her getting into comedy and ultimately starting Gold Comedy. She sheds light on the persistent challenges women face in comedy, the importance of creating inclusive opportunities, and the impactful work Gold Comedy is doing to support and nurture new talent. This episode is a lively and funny deep dive into Lynn's personal anecdotes, professional insights, and the transformative power of empowering voices in comedy. It's such a great talk.

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We had a great chat with writer and comedian Howard Finkelstein! Howard is a creative director at the ad agency, Mischief. He delves into his decade-long journey in improv and advertising. Howard shares his experience balancing grounded and silly elements on stage, his hilarious story of how his wife prompted him to pursue comedy, and the process behind creating a notable Super Bowl commercial. He also discusses the parallels between generating ideas for ads and improv scenes and offers insights on handling creativity and failure across both worlds. It's an engaging conversation!

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In this captivating episode, we talk to comedian Jonah Nigh! Jonah is a former opera singer turned stand-up comic and he shares his extraordinary journey from classical music training to the comedy stage. He details the pivotal throat surgery that forced him to pivot careers, how he found relief, and the challenges of transitioning into comedy. Jonah also discusses the nuanced differences in performing for diverse audiences across the globe, the importance of meticulous preparation, and how his background in music has influenced his comedy craft. He also talks about being on the show 'Baking It,' his involvement in philanthropy, and how he balances his stand-up career with his role at Juilliard. Lots of great stuff in this great chat!

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The "Of the Show" fellas are here to talk all that pop about the Oscars! Brother of the Show, Trey, and Best Friend of the Show, Rob, join Jason for a fun talk about this year's Oscars telecast! They start out at the end of the broadcast with the announcement of Best Picture then they go into talk about what they loved about Conan O'Brien's hosting, what they loved and didn't love about the telecast, the winners and losers, and their normal nonsense!

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Reunited and it feels so good! Dear friends of the show Seann Cantatore and Nicole Pascaretta join us to talk about collaborating with friends! Seann and Nicole have a unique bond and use it to create incredible work together. It only made sense to have them on to talk about how they collaborate! Jason gets them talking about what their process is, how they handle self-criticism, and more. It, as to be expected, is a delightful chat!

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We took the show out West! Jason and Wife of he Show, Justina, went to Los Angeles to visit Brother of the Show, Trey! In LA we talk about seeing the Lakers, going to Disneyland, if In-N-Out Burger is worth it, and more before heading off to San Francisco. In SF, Jason and Justina take in the sites, including seeing some famous pop culture locales that you've seen in the cult classic, The Room, and the opening credits of Full House. It's a fun ep!

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We had an awesome conversation with New York City-based comedian Art Cai! Art shares how a college stand-up class first sparked his love for comedy, his bold move from New Orleans to NYC, and how he juggles a slew of projects—from stand-up shows to podcasting. He also talked about his fusion of soccer and comedy with his show, Joga Comedy, that starts with stand-up and ends with an actual soccer game. Wild! Plus, Art offered fresh insights on improv, stand-up, and the power of community in helping comedians find their unique voice.

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We talk all that pop about the Oscars, the new Captain America movie, and the Super Bowl! This Pop Talk episode, aka 'After Hours with the Boys', Jason, Rob, and Trey dive into an extensive discussion on their predictions and speculations for the upcoming Chiefs/Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl, including a hilarious dispute over potential halftime guest stars, the potential box office performance of Captain America: Brave New World, and share their Oscar predictions for 'Best Picture,' 'Best Actor,' and 'Best Actress' categories. It's a fun and lively episode that only goes a little off the rails.

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We had the pleasure of speaking to filmmaker Christian Schu! Christian talks to Jason about how cultural differences influence storytelling methods and his early passion for cinema, which eventually led him to switch careers from an insurance broker to a filmmaker. Christian discusses the challenges he faced, the skills he had to quickly learn on-the-go, and his approach to communicating with clients to create compelling stories. He also provides valuable tips on how to improve social media content and create a more dynamic viewing experience.

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