The Improv Obsession Podcast is the ideal place to hear fun and thoughtful improv discussion. Your host Stephen Perlstein brings you new guests from the improvisation community to have an enlightening talk about improv comedy.
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Killer Conversations features conversations with real killers, hosted by Brittany Bookbinder (pseudonym). Recorded from her uncle's attic, Brittany summons famous serial killers through a teleportation device and asks them the tough questions like, "What's up?" and "You like ice cream?" Season 1 features the Zodiac Killer, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, as well as surprise visits from Brittany's best friend, a tuxedo cat named Dr. Edmund, and the ghost that lives in the closet. Produced by ...
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True crime and craft beer—what more could you want? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftycrimes/support
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State— Indiana , Crime— Burger Chef Murders, Beer/Brewery— Three Floyd’s, Gumball Head --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftycrimes/support
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Dr. Harold Shipman and BrewDog Elvis Juice! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftycrimes/support
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We are back fools! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftycrimes/support
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Tillie Klimek, Chicago's Psychic Serial Killer (with Brooke Breit!)
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This week, Brittany talks to Chicago's famous psychic-slash-serial killer, Tillie Klimek. Dr. Edmund pops in for another Chicago horror story. This episode is sponsored by Hind Sight™. Stick around after the credits for a spooky intercepted message from Ted Bundy!By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to notorious midwestern serial killer and Zen master, Jeffrey Dahmer. Clara the Ghost makes a surprise guest appearance. This episode is sponsored by Slap Sleeves™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood – nursing assistants at Alpine Manor and serial killers. Dr. Edmund tells the tale of a deadly robot. Clara the Little Girl Ghost makes a surprise guest appearance!By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to the serial killer who inspired such classic films as Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Ed Gein! Plus, Dr. Edmund tells the tale of a Wisconsin house of horrors. This episode is sponsored by Man Suit™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to Ted Kaczynski AKA The Unabomber. Jack the Ripper's disembodied hand makes a surprise guest appearance. This episode is sponsored by MailChimp™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to Nannie Doss, the southern mama of serial killers. This episode is sponsored by Kia's new sedan, The Hearse™. This episode was recorded live at PodSlam 2019: a Podcast Marathon for Connor's Cure. Donation are open through the end of October. For more info, visit arcadeaudio.net/podslam.…
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This week, Brittany talks to the hip and cool kidnapping victim Patty Hearst. Clara, the ghost who lives in the closet, also makes a special appearance. This episode is sponsored by World 2.0™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to infamous American gangster Al Capone about his travels and his mama's secret pasta recipe. Dr. Edmund recounts a brutal #ChicagoStyle death. Plus, an old friend leaves a mysterious voicemail. Take a listen!By Forward Pass Thinking
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Melanie McGuire, the Real Killer Housewife of New Jersey This week, Brittany talks to Melanie McGuire, alleged perpetrator of the Suitcase Murder and Dr. Edmund is back with more campfire stories. This episode is sponsored by Man Shoes™. This episode features special guest, Jack FelkerBy Forward Pass Thinking
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Killer Conversations is coming back for a third season! Subscribe on iTunes for more serial killers, hauntings, talking cats, and mysterious encounters with Brittany's weird uncle.By Forward Pass Thinking
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You voted, we listened. Ohio it is! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftycrimes/support
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State? Illinois. Brewery? Goose Island. Beer? 312. Crime? The Truck Stop Killer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftycrimes/support
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Helllllllo loves! We finally did it! We wanted to start a podcast and here we are! Here is an intro to our new podcast — CRAFTY CRIMES— we will rate / critique craft beers from breweries across the US and talk about crimes in those states! Let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftycrimes/sup…
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This episode features exclusive deets on how Bonnie & Clyde keep their romance alive in the afterlife, a killer story from Dr. Edmund, and a mysterious letter from Ted Bundy. Sponsored by Go Take a Hike Blow Up Man Doll™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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Jim Jones shares his experiences with running the Peoples Temple, living in Guyana, and what it's like to wear sunglasses indoors. Jack the Ripper's disembodied hand stops by for a visit. This episode is sponsored by iScream™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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S2 E7 Dennis Nilsen, London's Most Prolific Necrophile
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Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen talks about his favorite fried foods, poems, and conversations he has with dead people. Dr. Edmund regales us with one of his stories. Sponsored by a City of Chicago PSA. Tune in for more.By Forward Pass Thinking
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Belle Gunness tells Brittany all about owning a candy store, having a husband, losing it all, and getting a bunch of insurance money...which she used to buy a farm where she'd lure unsuspecting men, take their money and then kind of lose track of them until their bodies were unearthed in the backyard. What a life! Dr. Edmund and Clara the ghost als…
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This week, Brittany talks to Dennis Rader aka the BTK Killer about family game nights, Hollywood actors, and his original poetry. Jack the Ripper's disembodied hand makes a surprise appearance. This episode is sponsored by Harass-Me-Not Glasses™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to Charles Manson about music, his many wives, and all of the cool things you can order at Arby's. The ghost who lives in the closet makes a surprise visit and Ted Bundy tries to get a haircut. This episode is sponsored by Lady Clones™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to Jane Toppan, who double majored in nursing and serial killing! Brittany also receives a mysterious package containing Jack the Ripper's hand.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to the mysterious Alphabet Killer, known for killing victims with the same first and last initials in Rochester, NY in the 1970s. Is he a lover of literature? How does he feel about all his copy cats? Can Brittany get through the dang interview without revealing her last name?! Find out in this episode, featuring a bedtime…
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We're back for Season 2! In this episode, Brittany talks to the Aileen Wuornos about wolves, friendship, and how to protect yourself from men. Dr. Edmund regales us with a story and Ted Bundy is still at large. This episode is sponsored by No Stab No. 5 Perfume.By Forward Pass Thinking
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Killer Conversations is back with more serial killers, more tales from a talking cat, and new spooky surprises. Your host Brittany Bookbinder (pseudonym) desperately tries to make friends with killers, even if the friendship only lasts as long as the teleportation device will allow. Recorded from her Uncle Mort's attic, Season 2 features Charles Ma…
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On the Season 1 Finale, Brittany talks to Ted Bundy. They discuss his past relationships, his favorite condiments, and, um... some other stuff? She got a little lost in his dreamy eyes. Listen to find out, and be sure to stick around until the end to hear about Season 2!By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to John Wayne Gacy, the class clown of serial killers. He's kind of like if Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were both villains. What a fun guy! Clara, the ghost who lives in the closet, makes a surprise appearance.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to H. H. Holmes, the classy old gent who really turned up the heat on the 1893 World's Fair. They talk about his famous murder castle and some helpful tips for writing wedding vows.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to Christine and Léa Papin, two French sisters who worked as live in maids until they murdered the women of the house. Guess they didn't need a reference for future employment opportunities!By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to Richard Chase, the Vampire of Sacramento about his fears, conspiracies, and surprising ways to use severed body parts. Hashtag life hacks! Clara, the ghost who lives in the closet, makes a surprise visit.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to London's most notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper. Dr. Edmund gets so excited to hear a British accent that he eats a plant. This episode is sponsored by Rough Gloves™.By Forward Pass Thinking
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This week, Brittany talks to David Berkowitz, AKA the Son of Sam, and his demon dog, Harvey. They chat about the best food in New York and their relationships with their furry friends. Dr. Edmund is there too, but once again, he's just a cat who can't talk. This episode is sponsored by Marsh's Dissolvable Pantyhose.…
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This week, Brittany talks to Lizzie Borden about her favorite sports, her favorite fruit, and how to calm yourself down when you fly into a fit of rage. We have an exciting new sponsor this week! Dr. Edmund is still a cat, so he doesn't talk.By Forward Pass Thinking
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In this episode, Brittany talks to the Zodiac Killer and Dr. Edmund finds his little cat voice. The ghost who lives in the closet makes a cameo appearance.By Forward Pass Thinking
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Killer Conversations is a podcast of conversations with real killers, hosted by Brittany Bookbinder (pseudonym). Recorded from her uncle's attic, Brittany summons famous serial killers through a teleportation device and asks them the tough questions like, "What's up?" and "You like ice cream?" Season 1 features the Zodiac Killer, Lizzie Borden, Jac…
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76. Dave Theune & Doing Comedy On Your Own Terms
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We’re back! 2017! Will this be the only podcast I record all year? Who knows! Today on the show, it’s Dave Theune. Los Angeles improvisers may know Dave from the legendary Bangarang, or Sassy Bluff, or Midbest, or his run with Bonafide on Maude Night. And, all the TV watchers may have seen dave on Brooklyn 99, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michael Bolton’s Bi…
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75. Mike McLendon & Finding Your Place in Improv
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Mike McLendon is on the show! You may know Mike from his incredible teams, Outside Dog, Orpheus Roy, Tatertown, Second City, Mission Improvable, and more! Mike talked to me in this one about how he found his way in improv, and maybe some of the trials and tribulations that go along with it. And, as always, we talk about HOW to do good improv. Is it…
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74. James Bachman & The Indie Improv Scene Is Completely Broken and Needs to Be Destroyed and Rebuilt from Scratch
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James Bachman is on the show today to talk about the indie improv scene, and how it’s completely broken, and needs to be destroyed and rebuilt from scratch. LA improvisers may know James from his Mess Hall Team Green Light Go, or if you’re a fan of comedy, you might know him from The IT Crowd, The Mighty Boosh, Saxondale, and more! James and I have…
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73. Carl Tart (MADtv, White Women, Comedy Bang Bang) & Performing to the Max
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Carl Tart is on the show! You may know Carl from UCB Harold Teams Queen George & Six Killer, as well as his Maude Team, The Bus, OR maybe his improv and sketch group White Women. Carl’s also an alumni of Second City and Boom Chicago, so yeah, Carl’s got quite the performance history. I pick Carl’s brain for as long as I possibly can to learn how he…
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72. Jake Jabbour (Shapeshift, The Meat, We’re Gross with Gilli Nissim) & How To Be a Good Coach
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Jake Jabbour (Shapeshift, We're Gross with Gilli Nissim) is on the show! Improv fans will know Jake from hosting 4,3,2,1 and Shapeshift. Podcast fans will know his podcast, The MEAT Improv with Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour, in my opinion the best improv podcast ever. He’s also on the teams Puddy, Church, and Squeeze, who are all funny and incredib…
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71. Rebecca Drysdale & Doing It Your Own Way
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Becky Drysdale is on the show! Improv fans will know Becky from the Hebecky Drysbell, Elephants Gerald, Baby Wants Candy, and Brand New Ball. You may also know Becky as the benevolent landlord of The Clubhouse. Plus, she’s written for Baskets, and Key And Peele. Becky talks about finding her place in improv, writing and keeping her career growing, …
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70. Kyle Parulski & Keeping it Simple
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Kyle Parulski is on the show! Improv fans will know Kyle from the Delta Flow, Argo Navis, and plenty of other lovely indie improv teams. Kyle is one of the hosts of Happy Hour every Tuesday in the UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum. Kyle and I have a great talk about improv today, where we focus on the value of strong emotional reactions, keeping scenes simp…
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69. Farley Elliott & Walking Away From Improv
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Farley Elliott (Scandal! Squeeze, Comrades, Los Angeles Street Food, Eater LA) is on the show talking about improv in a continuing conversation I’m having about my tense relationship with improv. Farley is a super interesting multi-talented man. Boldy, Farley came to the conclusion that he wanted to stop doing comedy and he could have the things im…
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68. Billy Merritt & Should I Quit Improv
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Billy Merritt comes on the show to talk about the the darker side of improv. Jealousy. Loneliness. Failure. Fading passion. Billy helps me with the existential question of, should I just quit improv. We talk about the struggles being part of the community, and facing one’s changing place in that community.Plus, we talk about coaching best practices…
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67. Ronnie Adrian & The Plan to Get On Harold Night
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Ronnie Adrian is on the show! Improv fans will know Ronnie from the UCBLA Harold Team The Dragons. You may also know Ronnie from hosting Tuesday Night Thunder or hosting the Cagematch, or even his sketch and improv team White Women. Ronnie talks about his approach to getting on Harold Night. Spoiler alert, it worked. Also, we talk about coaching, t…
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66. James Mastraieni & Approaching the Harold
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James Mastraieni comes on the show to talk about improv! You may know James from UCB house team Outside Dog, or his former harold team The Ruckus. He’s also on the iO West House Team, Orpheus Roy. James talks about his specific approach to improv including how he likes to start scenes, his great “Fancy Dinner” analogy for harolds, and we wrap it up…
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65. Will Hines & How To Be The Greatest Improviser On Earth
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Will Hines is on the show today to talk about this new book, How To Be The Greatest Improviser on Earth. You know Will from UCBLA Team The Smokes, Fuckable, and many more improv and comedy and sketch credits. In this episode, we spend the majority of it talking about his new book on improv, How To Be The Greatest Improviser on Earth, including what…
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64: Jen Krueger on the LAIIF Improv Talks
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Today on the show, Jen Krueger is on to talk about the LAIIF Improv Talks! Saturday, October 18th 3-6 PM at the Downtown Independent improv talks (like TED Talks, but with improv) from great improv minds like Nick Armstrong, Heather Anne Campbell, Dominic Dierkes, Neil Flynn, Will Hines, Lucas Neff, Ian Roberts, Rich Talarico, Phil Jackson, and one…
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Chris Kula is on the show! You know him from The Smokes and Police Chief Rumble. Also he's been a writer on Onion News Network, MadTV, and @Midnight. Chris and I talk a lot about sketch, improv, and everything in-between. Check it out and enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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