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Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy. Andy, Seth and Julian chat with fellow sketch nerds from comedy troupes, theaters, and festivals to breakdown your favorite sketches to figure out what works, what doesn't and why. If you're a student of sketch comedy or love shows like Saturday Night Live, Monty Python, and Key & Peele then you will enjoy this podcast. To join our conversation please submit your comments or favorite sketches to @badmedicinedc with the hashta ...
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Sketch Nerds #62: AUNTY DONNA + SKETCHFEST SEATTLE
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Episode 62 we chat with Darrin Schultz, a sketch comedian from Seattle! We reviewed "Two People Wear the Same Tie to Work" by Aunty Donna and discussed SketchFest Seattle and the local comedy scene. Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches. Listen to the full episode wherever you g…
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Sketch Nerds #61: KEY & PEELE + INSIDE AMY SCHUMER
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Episode 61 we chat with Nicole Odell, the Artistic Director of Killing My Lobster! We reviewed "Cunnilingus Class" by Key & Peele and “Girl, You Don't Need Makeup” by Inside Amy Schumer. Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podc…
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Sketch Nerds #60: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE + THREE PRINCES
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Episode 60 features Jessica Randazzo of Bad Medicine! We review the "Roe v. Wade Cold Open ” by Saturday Night Live and “Kites” by Three Princes. Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or visit BadMedicineComedy.com/Sketc…
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Christian Finnegan has been a favorite at the club for years, and he'll be part of our 30th anniversary party at the 9:30 Club on June 27. (Also, we just put his October shows at the Improv on sale.) This week we're talking to him about music and more ... have a listen!By The DC Improv
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Josh Adam Meyers / The Goddamn Comedy Jam
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The DC Improv celebrates its 30th anniversary on June 27 at the 9:30 Club, with an all-star edition of The Goddamn Comedy Jam. DC-area native Josh Adam Meyers is the creator and producer of the Jam, so we're talking to him about the show's origins, how he puts it all together and why the 9:30 Club is so special to him.…
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Julia introduces herself before her Washington DC debut May 20-22 in our lounge showroom. Talking about her journalism background, freckles, her unexpected side hustle and more.By The DC Improv
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Steve Byrne was one of the first comics to perform on our stage when we reopened in spring 2021. He's back May 5-7 for another weekend -- plus he'll be at our June 27 birthday party at the 9:30 club. We're talking about The Goddamn Comedy Jam, his new podcast with Joe Gatto and life in Tennessee. Bonus content: To get you pumped for the May 4 Pun D…
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Two interviews, same low price ... [3:00] Jak Knight (@jakknight123) headlines the club April 21-23. We're talking about how Seattle shaped his comedy perspective, his new hit show "Bust Down" and what he wants the next phase of his comedy career to look like. [26:30] Rob Maher and Joe Robinson (@dielaughingproductions) are the guys behind the murd…
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Marshall (@marshallbrandonstory on IG) headlines our lounge showroom April 14-16. We're talking about his start in Connecticut, how he got hooked up with Donnell Rawlings, what makes his style unique and classic vinyl. Plus we close out the episode with audio sketches from Bad Medicine and High Dramma, who will be performing in our lounge April 9.…
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Loungin' with Matt Deakins / Bria Beddoe / Sketch Night
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April 8-9 is a variety weekend in our lounge showroom, so it's time to crank up the hype machine ... Stand-out local stand-ups Matt Deakins and Bria Beddoe call in before competing in Comedy Kumite 33 on April 8. We're talking about whatever gets their competitive juices flowing. Plus we've got free audio sketches from High Dramma and Brick Penguin…
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Sketch Nerds #59: BEST SKETCHES OF 2021
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Let's talk about our favorite sketches from last year! On Episode 59 we'll review the Top Ten Sketches of 2021 with sketch comedian Mike Bock. Find out if your favorites from Please Don't Destroy, Kim Quindlen or Tim Robinson made the list? Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches.…
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Episode 58 features Josh Higham of the My First Sketch podcast and together we chat about the life of comedian Norm Macdonald. We review some of his greatest sketches and jokes. Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or v…
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Gina Brillon headlines the DC Improv for New Year's Eve, capping a great run -- in the last two years she had a special on Amazon, made the finals of "America's Got Talent," AND she had her first kid. In this interview we talk about her roots in the Bronx, balancing parenthood with an entertainment career, and lessons she learned on the way to the …
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Lara Beitz (@larabeitz) is a few weeks away from her DC Improv debut, so we're chatting to her on this latest episode. We're talking about her comedy start in the Midwest, meditating, what it's like to process her "big break" (getting some publicity from Joe Rogan) and more. Have a listen, then check her out in the DC Improv lounge Nov. 12-14.…
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Sketch comedy takes over the Improv's main room on October 20 -- maybe for the first time ever! Andy Weld and Leila Drici of the sketch group Bad Medicine Zoom in to talk about their upcoming show, the inner workings of the sketch group and more. Get some insight in to the sketch world, then get your tickets for the show at dcimprov.com.…
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Mike Finoia is a DC Improv favorite, combining great crowd work sharp material. Getting ready to headline our lounge October 1-3, he calls in to talk about his cool crossover project with the music world, working for "Impractical Jokers," how great his wife is and lots more. Listen, then get your tickets for this weekend!…
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Pete Lee has been in the comedy game for two decades, spreading his brand of Midwestern "nice" across the country. Ahead of his DC Improv debut November 12-14, we're talking about what it means to be a nice person in the modern world, his approach to stand-up and lots more. Have a listen, then come check this guy out in November!…
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Josh Potter started his comedy career in Buffalo, then jumped to national status with an assist from Tom Segura -- he opened for the "Your Mom's House" star on one of his tours and went on to serve as a producer on that popular podcast. Now he has his own podcast, "The Josh Potter Show," and a DC Improv debut on the books. Get to know him before th…
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Sketch Nerds #57: TIM AND ERIC AWESOME SHOW + WIZARDS WITH GUNS
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Episode 57 features Baltimore sketch comedian and member of Bad Medicine, Ashley Nimmo! We review "Prices” by Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and "Trying to Sell a Bomb Before it EXPLODES!" by Wizards with Guns. Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches. Listen to the full epi…
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Ryan Niemiller (@cripplethreat8) broke through in 2019 thanks to a third-place finish on "America's Got Talent." AGT showcased both his comedic gifts and his personal story -- how he tackles the world with disability in both arms. In this chat we talk about his road comic experience, getting engaged, video games and lots more. Have a listen, then c…
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Sketch Nerds #56: THE STATE + SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
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Episode 56 features Curt Riedy from High Dramma and Philly Sketchfest. We review "Taco Man" by The State and “The Continental” by SNL. Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy where we break down your favorite sketches. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or visit BadMedicineComedy.com/SketchNerdsHere …
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Wil Sylvince is bringing some of his best comedy friends to the DC Improv for shows June 10-12, including Cipha Sounds. In this interview, Wil and Cipha talk about how they met, what friendship looks like in the comedy world, Chappelle summer camp and lots more. Have a listen, then get your tickets at dcimprov.com. @wilsylvince @ciphasounds…
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Winston Hodges hosts our Memorial Day weekend showcase -- and as a good host, he's using this podcast to introduce himself. We're talking about his teaching experience, his Virginia road warrior status, and how he approached 2020 to keep his comedy career on an upward trajectory. Have a listen, then get your tickets to see him at dcimprov.com.…
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Tom Thakkar (@TomAThakkar) headlines our main room for the first time May 20-22. We're talking about his 2020, changing his last name, meeting his comedy heroes and "Stand By Your Band" -- his podcast where guests defend their allegedly terrible taste in music. Have a listen, then jump over to dcimprov.com to get your tickets.…
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Sketch Nerds #55: FUNNY OR DIE + SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
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Episode 55 features Toronto sketch comedian Cam Wyllie. We chat about "Gungan Style (Gangnam Style Parody)" by Funny or Die and "The Blue Jean Committee" by Saturday Night Live. Listen to Sketch Nerds wherever you get your comedy podcasts or visit BadMedicineComedy.com/SketchNerdsHere is a link to the sketches we discussed:Gungan Style (Gangnam Sty…
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Carmen Lynch (@carmencomedian) headlines the DC Improv for the first time, May 13-15. We're getting to know her: She talks about her pandemic projects, growing up in Spain and Northern Virginia, working on Spanish-language stand-up, scoliosis and more. Have a listen, then get your tickets at dcimprov.com…
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Jordan Rock first headlined the Improv as part of our 25th anniversary celebration. Now he's back again as part of our grand reopening celebration. We're catching up on his 2020 in South Carolina -- returning home, recording a special and launching some new projects. Have a listen then come check him out live.…
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Longtime friend of the Improv Christian Finnegan headlines the club April 22-24. We're catching up on his pandemic -- talking about keeping a small businesses afloat, recording a special in the middle of the madness, and (of course) how his dogs are handling the whole thing. Have a listen, then get your tickets at dcimprov.com.…
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Steve Byrne headlines the club April 29 - May 1, for the third weekend of our grand reopening celebration. We're getting stories about his last year -- moving to Nashville, hitting the road and seeing the release of his movie, "The Opening Act."
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