Best Eugene Cordero Podcasts (2024)

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407: The Motivation Factor 1:03:54

36m ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Erin and Stanger review the 2017 documentary, "The Motivation Factor". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Sarah Claspell 1:09:13

15m ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Sarah Claspell (co-owner of WGIS) talks about the leap from short form to long form, favorite shows from DCM, the pressures of Harold night, finding a sense of play, fostering team trust, not being defined by your bad scenes, teaching improv to Olympic coaches, WGIS, conquering imposter syndrome, Asian AF, and more!Email us with your ideas and ques…

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406: Weight Loss Winner (w/Kevin Bartelt) 1:37:17

21h ago1:37:17

1:37:17

Erin and Stanger welcome podcast producer and editor Kevin Bartelt to the weight room to talk about 3 hour long walks, playing on the drumline and recently taking on huge weight loss bet as documented on the @heretohelppod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Yes, Also - Johnny Meeks 1:07:20

11d ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Johnny Meeks (UCB LA’s Academic Director) talks about the “por las buenas” technique, comedic tension, trying to save a bad scene, updating the UCB curriculum, his theatrical roots, memories of a bad standup teacher, improvised plays, the power of simple and honest responses, playing with curiosity, his favorite improv exercise, playing game in scr…

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405 Cable Machine Review! 1:00:53

7d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Stanger and Erin are back in the weight room to talk cable machine tips, tricks, and the latest studio city star sightings! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Paul F. Tompkins 1:15:36

14d ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Paul F. Tompkins (Mr. Show, Bojack Horseman) talks about carving out his identity as a comedian, conquering fear, his early absurdist stand-up, working on Mr. Show, what makes a great showrunner, comedic heightening, advice for sketch writers, comedy as the art of translation, “the tyranny of the template”, chasing fun and novelty, the glory of mul…

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404 Scoliosis and Perimenopause (w/Jade Catta-Pretta) 53:29

14d ago53:29

53:29

Erin welcomes the hilarious comic and actress Jade Catta-Pretta to the weight room. We talk everything from zumba, getting biceps, exercising with scoliosis, and perimenopause. We getting crazy yall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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403: Listener Questions! 1:02:07

21d ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Erin and Ryan answer your questions about getting as fit as Linda Hamilton, best bench press hand position and keeping your motivation while healing an injury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Cissy Fenwick 1:02:06

1M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Cissy Fenwick (JV) talks about how improv makes her a better therapist, unconditional positive regard, therapists as active voice of reason characters, archetypes, her love of playing annoying people, using reps to set goals, her favorite improv exercise, anchoring game to a POV, emotional stakes, what she’s curious about, and more!Email us wtih yo…

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402 PENISCOLA & WEIGHT WATCHERS (w/ Celia Finkelstein) 1:21:08

29d ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Celia Finkelstein (actor and writer) joins Ryan & Erin in the weight room to talk her love of swimming, trying lots of diets as a kid, and the journey to finally finding peace with food and exercise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Yes, Also - Eugene Cordero 1:19:21

29d ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Eugene Cordero (Loki, Star Trek: Lower Decks) talks about his elementary school days, cockiness vs. confidence, struggles with dyslexia, finding his calling, the benefits of short form, committing to scenes, the myth of “best” ideas, not taking a coach’s taste personally, the joy of agreement, finding spontaneity within a premise, parenting like an…

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401 VO 2 THE MAX 1:12:11

1M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Erin & Stanger break down what VO2 max is, how it’s measured and how afraid they both are of doing the test! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Chris Eddins 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Chris Eddins (Lemon Pepper Wet) talks about learning improv as a way to help with public speaking, using jams to hone your craft, making unusual things make sense, his writing career, the origins of Lemon Pepper Wet, doing the thing, dyslexia and patterns, sustaining a game, facing an audience with cultural differences, being an introvert, advice f…

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400 This is your life: The Dumbbells! 1:16:07

2M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Erin and Stanger reminisce over the last 400 episodes with high lights, what they’ve learned and talks of the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Heather Anne Campbell 1:24:33

1M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Heather Anne Campbell (SNL, Whose Line is it Anyway) talks about the innateness of improv, circumventing shame, forking the multiverse, takeaways from Boom Chicago, honoring an audience, her writing career, the visual experience of comedy, being in dialogue with the world, SNL, Whose Line, playing with Beck vs. playing with Miles, improv as tourism…

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399 Artsy Sibling in an Athlete Family (w/ James Austin Johnson) 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Erin and Stanger welcome SNL’s James Austin Johnson to the weight room! We talk being the artsy sibling in an athlete family, trying to be healthy while living your dream job and the first time James ate an orange! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Yes, Also - Ithamar Enriquez 1:15:47

2M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Ithamar Enriquez (Second City, Curb Your Enthusiasm) talks about his journey through Second City, memories from Tourco, inspiring theatrical techniques, the subjectivity of comedy, accessing satire through relationship, challenging stereotypes, using his voice as a Latinx writer, performing for the Obamas(!!!!), satire vs. shock humor, how he arriv…

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398 Water Workout! 1:20:36

2M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Erin and Stanger hired a trainer to kick their ass in the water! Listen to them rate and review and see which one of them won the workout! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Casey Feigh 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Casey Feigh (creator of Holy Shit Improv), talks about analyzing his improv, setting shows up for success, vulnerability vs. perfection, amplifying your skillset, demystifying Hollywood, his early comedy grind, things he’s learned as a producer, the origins of Holy Shit Improv, improv as a destination art form, live-streaming, the power of creators…

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397 Hypermobility (w/ Katie Plattner) 1:34:14

2M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

Erin & Stanger welcome Katie Plattner to the weight room! Katie tells us all about growing up doing sports in Arizona, hyper-mobility and which college campus has the hardest gym to get to! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Yes, Also - Ally Beardsley & Zac Oyama 1:20:22

2M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Ally Beardsley and Zac Oyama (Dimension 20, Yeti), talk about team chemistry, delightful comedic chaos, improv as a path to coming out of the closet, Ally’s first memory of seeing Zac on stage, the early LA indie scene, getting hired by College Humor, their comedic DNA, embracing absurdity, the power of specifics, being surprised by the mundane, Di…

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396 Questions ep! 58:58

3M ago58:58

58:58

We answered all of your newest bell baby questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - James Mastraieni 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

James Mastraieni (Founder of the Shared Experience Studio) talks about the neuroscience of comedy, the connection between performers and audience, starting a comedy think tank, sailing vs. rowing, the importance of mentorship, treating premise openings like menus, relationship microcosms, comedy as the harshest art form, the drive to produce, the t…

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395 Reformer Pilates 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Erin and Stanger visit a local pilates studio to try their reformer class for the first time ever! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Rekha Shankar 1:02:10

3M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Rekha Shankar (Dropout, Grand Crew) talks about her early obsession with sitcoms, getting into film school, left-brained comedy, improv as a path to writing, embracing discomfort, the gift of being an outcast, finding game moves, inventing vs. listening, making your own work, Kickstarter tips, letting go of rigidity in scenes, Gravid Water, and mor…

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394 Pool Party Fit (w/ Dustin Baker) 59:46

3M ago59:46

59:46

Erin is flying solo this week and welcomes Dustin Baker into the weight room to talk growing up in New Orleans, learning to be a long distance runner, never missing a meal and looking good at a pool party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Yes, Also - Craig Cackowski 1:51:22

3M ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Craig Cackowski (Second City, Drunk History) talks about learning Harolds before the internet, the benefit of nerves, studying with Del, the improv that inspired him, Stephen Colbert’s last Second City show, the development of JTS Brown, the intersection of comedy and artsy theater, the core philosophies of Dasariski, three guidelines for better sc…

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393 Walkin' (w/ Allan McLeod) 1:24:09

3M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Erin and Stanger welcome actor Allan McLeod into the weight room to talk all things walkin'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Peter Grosz 1:18:30

3M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Peter Grosz (The Colbert Report, Veep) talks about studying with Del, the very first Armando show, memories from Boom Chicago, doing a USO tour in Saudi Arabia, writing for Colbert, advice on getting hired for late night shows, experimental long form techniques, eliminating ego, breaking bad habits, doing a Broadway show, writing standup, and more!…

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392: Rowers, Versaclimber, and Ski Erg’s Oh My! 1:03:18

3M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Erin and Stanger give their review on all of the left field cardio equipment the gym has to offer! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Mary Holland 1:22:40

3M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Mary Holland (ASSSSCAT, Happiest Season) talks about growing up in a small town, her path from Virginia to Hollywood, weathering rejection, the fear of not being enough, the biggest lessons from acting class, the summer she fell in love with improv, her lightbulb moment, her voice as an improviser, the power of emotional commitment, loving high sta…

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Bonus Episode - Q&A 1 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

In this very special Bonus Episode™, Suzi and Ryan answer listener questions and share their perspective on: imposter syndrome, playing with stage hogs, building and releasing comedic tension, starting new teams with tact, finding the right ratio of rehearsals to performing, and neurodiversity in improv. If this episode sparks more questions or any…

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391 Summer fit guide 1:00:56

4M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Erin and Stanger talk strategies to stick with your goals over holiday weekends, vacations and BBQ’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Convoy 1:18:04

4M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

This week, the legendary Convoy (Alex Berg, Alex Fernie, and Todd Fasen) talk about how they met, the evolution of their style, guiding the energy of a show, favorite short form games, their alt universe lives, making a pilot, the frustrating reality of TV development, taping shows to accelerate improvement, favorite character types, the demystific…

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390 Love Lies Bleeding 1:07:33

4M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Erin and Stanger review Love Lies Bleeding - hear their thoughts on bodybuilding, 80s workout fashion and listen to each of them try to sing the song Hemorrhage by Fuel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Brian O'Connell 1:07:55

4M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Brian James O'Connell (Co-Founder of The Pack Theater) talks about his early days in Hollywood, training at ioWest, finding a kindred spirit in Miles Stroth, memories of Zumpf, starting The Pack, Camp Improv Utopia, position play, his original form “the ladder”, using longform structure in script writing, the dark joy of the human condition, and mo…

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389 Splat Points 55:04

4M ago55:04

55:04

Erin & Stanger review Orange Theory Fitness! Erin dips her toe back into HIIT training while Stanger does more impressions than ever! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Jess McKenna 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Jess McKenna (Off Book, Baby Wants Candy, Dropout) talks about talks about being a theater kid, useful characters for initiations, choosing the fun path in a scene, the MEOW show, going for a joke vs. exploring a comedic idea, the clarity of premise, striving for variety in shows, musical improv and the origins of Off Book, overcoming nerves, navig…

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388 Trainer to the Stars! (w/ Michelle @BodybyMich) 1:08:45

5M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Erin & Stanger welcome fellow LA based Trainer @BodybyMich into the weight room to talk about her journey from eating chips while watching Sex and the City to being a trainer to the stars! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Yes, Also - Genetra Tull 1:09:21

5M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Genetra Tull (JV, Benetton) talks about her original career path as a set builder, why she fell in love with improv, her comedic epiphanies, the journey to Harold night, personal pep talks, her team JV, being a physical player, coming of age as an adult, processing grief through comedy, writing a one-woman show, auditioning for SNL and more!Email u…

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387 Chest Day with Big Rye 1:04:17

5M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Erin talks starting her postpartum weight loss journey and Ryan helps out our listeners trying to get the thick chest of their dreams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yes, Also - Ryan Rosenberg 1:15:38

4M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Ryan Rosenberg (Big Grande, ManDogPod) talks about humor as a survival mechanism, being a shy performer, how to save a dying sketch, the benefits of ADHD, Big Grande’s writing process, the fun of setting up a base reality, finding comedy without being mean, playing at the top of your emotional intelligence, why and how you should let the unusual ch…

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386 The Magic of Costco 1:11:39

5M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Erin and Ryan discuss important things like using Costco as a tool to help hit your macros. Who doesn't love a Kirkland brand Italian-style meatballs? Erin even wore Kirkland sweatpants to a Beyoncé concert. We're big Kirkland Signature fans over here in the weight room. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

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Yes, Also - Julie Brister 1:09:37

5M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Julie Brister (UCB, WGIS) talks about self-doubt, her beginnings in New York in the late 80’s, the start of UCBNY, being taught by Ian Roberts and Amy Poehler, improvising on Zoom, teaching internationally, opinions on forms, learning to listen, her trick for remembering suggestions, finding characters through physicality, her love of selfish chara…

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385 Ranch Dressing 1:13:24

5M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Erin and Ryan are back in the weight room and they have great news: you CAN have ranch dressing! Stanger discusses his 4x4 workouts and teaching a kid to ride a bike. They get into listener fan emails and Erin reads one from a listener named Jake who loves the pod but wonders how to get his teenage son into working out without overdoing it. See Pri…

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Yes, Also - Carl Tart 1:03:15

5M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Carl Tart (Grand Crew, In the Know), talks about improv as basketball, how to move a scene forward as the voice of reason character, Carl’s early days as a background actor, his training at Second City, how he deals with not getting laughs, working on Grand Crew, improv as a way to sharpen your instincts, the comedic voices that shaped him, and mor…

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Yes, Also - Jake Jabbour 1:18:29

5M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Jake Jabbour (founder of WE Improv) talks about the origin and philosophy of his school, cultivating non-judgmental awareness, improv as a window into self, Jake’s epic nine-audition journey to Harold night, holding scenes loosely, external vs. internal validation, aiming for surprise in scenes, advanced moves for established groups, and more!Email…

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384 Baby's First Dumbbells 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

384 Erin & Stanger and back and ready to catch the bell babies up on life postpartum and surgery! Erins new baby even makes a crying cameo! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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383 Mental Health and Everything Else (w/Marlon Morgan) 1:44:28

6M ago1:44:28

1:44:28

Stanger is flying solo this week to interview the great Marlon Morgan, a licensed and clinical therapist and Founder & CEO of the California-based national nonprofit organization, Wellness Together School Mental Health. Marlon is also host of the podcast THIS HELPS with Marlon Morgan. Stanger and Marlon have a great talk about everything, Marlon’s …

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Yes, Also - Vic Michaelis 1:09:49

6M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Vic Michaelis (Dropout's Very Important People) shares their insights on filmed improv, the power of an audience to determine the fate of a show, Dropout TV, Vic’s reinvention as an actor, the gift of obstacles, approaching improv mathematically, how to mark your improvement, the X factor of team chemistry, examples of favorite object work, and mor…

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