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Phil Hendrie's historic improvisational genius goes to work everyday in this divinely hilarious satire of the modern media. And that's only part of what's really going on here. Get a hold of this top shelf entertainment from one of the acknowledged masters of comedy and social satire.
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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

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It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.
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Facing Fate

Dumb Dragons Productions

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An improvised audio fiction series that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Each season explores a new genre with some of the darkest and funniest improvisers we can afford.
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Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals

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Join Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Music Director Sam Scheidler, and drummer Chris Ditton as they create brand new musicals — completely on the fly — alongside some of Chicago’s most charming music improvisers and performers. Welcome to the scene!
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Tabletop Tunes: The Improvised Musical RPG

Sean Meagher, Gabe Greenspan, Greg Smith, Mary Lou

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Four Improvisers and a special guest embark on a new tabletop RPG adventure every episode, where players are just as likely to roll for initiative as they are to break into song! Episodes are self-contained, so jump in wherever to listen as Gabe, Greg, Sean, and Mary Lou roll dice and make up a musical on the spot. Welcome to the table!
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Noise

CJSW 90.9 FM

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For over 30 years, NOISE has been the home of the avant-garde, experimental, and free expression! Join host Steve as he takes you on a journey through all that is NOISE. You'll hear everything from improvisational composition, free jazz, neo-classical and plunderphonics to post rock, extreme, outsider, and more! So sit back, turn it up, and embrace the NOISE!
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Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea (@alecsheaimprov) and Ryan Charnoky (@Ryan_Stands_Up) read and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news sto ...
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Errant Space

Craig Chin

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Ambient Soundscapes by Errant Space A soundtrack suitable for working, sleeping or spacing out. Use as background music; best at a low volume. All music. Set to loop if desired.
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Dayna Gowan is a speaker, improviser, and Facilitator of Fun, and the Founder of Improvly Speaking. Each episode, she brings you golden, beautiful, delicious nuggets of wisdom about public speaking, improv, performance, creativity and anything in between. Learning public speaking and improvisation skills has changed her life and made her a more confident speaker, colleague, and friend. Listeners will be inspired to face their public speaking fears, try new things, flex their creativity muscl ...
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Wasting ALL the Time

Drowning Man Productions

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Wasting ALL the Time is a weekly audio improv comedy podcast hosted by Cody Parcell, Dave Paterson, Jes Deprez, and Jon Hansen with occasional guests. We improvise scenes and play improv games!
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Improvised Golden Age Radio is broadcasting now! Veterans of Chicago’s best improv shows like Baby Wants Candy, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Hitch Cocktails and more bring you an hour of hilarious long form improv! Playing with inspiration from the Swinging 30s, 40s and 50s, these cool cats will have you in stitches with a small twist on the long form improv Chicago is famous for.
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THERAPY

Vincenzo Giarrusso & Michael Sheinberg

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Being a cheapskate Dr. Vincent Giarrusso has regular sessions with Michael Sheinberg, a psychotherapist in training These are the recordings.
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Hex Girlfriends is a fantasy improv podcast hosted by Liv Prescott, tenth-generation witch, and Arlo Timberloup, born and bred werewolf. These two ex-girlfriends are here to give a world of mystical advice to their town of Bloodsborrow, home of many monsters, cryptids, and magical beings. They talk about everything from their favourite TV show to the latest threat from the town loan shark and offer their life advice to anyone needing a little guidance. While they might be exes, their “strong ...
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Into Your Head

Neal O'Carroll

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Neal O’Carroll spins hilarious offbeat humour monologues fueled by untethered imagination, generic energy drinks and a uniquely absurd twist on Irish wit and dry humour in a completely improvised stream of consciousness one man comedy cast.
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Dive into the art of guitar and improvisation with expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this series covers everything from technique and theory to creative approaches for developing your unique sound. Join us for engaging discussions, gear reviews, and interviews with musicians who live and breathe the craft.
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This is Scripty Business. The made-up show about made-up movies. We have three episodes to turn three random words into one amazing movie pitch. Episode one is all about the three-act structure and setting. Episode two is about characters and themes. And episode three is A, B, C plotlines and sequences. But here is the thing. For each new episode in the Arc we throw in a game-changing, world-shaking, devastating and hilarious curveballs with the dreaded Wheel of Doom! And even worse, every e ...
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Interrogator Morgan Rhalls is hauled out of prison and assigned a team of hand-picked operatives to lead on a mission ordered by Roboute Guilliman himself. Her task is so secret that she's forced to operate under special condition - her actions will be denied even by her own Inquisitor. Can Morgan become a true Agent of the Inquisition? Or will she and her team fall to Chaos before her duty is done? Find out now!
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Park Creatures

Toogood and Thom

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Season two out now! Join the twisted ramblings of dogwalkers Ella and Janie, endlessly trudging the paths of Hampstead Heath along with thousands of other Cockapoo owners. A hellish mudbath of frustration, friendship and frolics. Created by Sarah Toogood and Sarah Thom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE THIRD STORY features long-form interviews with creative people of all types, hosted by musician Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.
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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted
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. RPG Major: Stories of kindness and bravery in a world full of darkness, mystery, and magic, told one song at a time. Welcome to Foxglove, a modern city where cryptids lurk in coffee shops and supernatural cases land on the desk of two unlikely private investigators: Mara, a charismatic Siren, and Aubrey, a Former Fairy Queen. This isn’t your typical actual play: every investigation unfolds as an improvised musical, with brand new songs inspired by the story in each episode. Like the best s ...
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Geoff Gascoyne chats to big-name (and upcoming) jazz soloists as they pick and play their favourite jazz standards and talk about their jazz lives. A mix of candid discussion, technical insights and spontaneous improvisation, this weekly podcast is a must-listen for everyone that loves jazz. Geoff is a renowned jazz bass player and prolific composer and producer with credits on over 100 albums and a book of contacts to die for! He is also executive producer of the best-selling Quartet jazz s ...
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Exploring what it means to be faithfully Christian in our always-changing world with its challenges and opportunities. I like to think out loud and talk with friends about biblical texts, books, politics, sports, music, films, and basically anything that interests me. This is all an attempt to be fully alive in God’s good world and to enjoy the liberating reality of the Christian gospel.
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Building the perfect Christmas playlist episode by episode. Musicians, comedians and podcasters recommend songs and Arnie Niekamp (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Jackbox Games) decides if they're added to his ever-growing Christmas music playlist or not.
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20 Sides & Improvised

20 Sides & Improvised

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Four friends who met doing Improv start a game of Dungeons and Dragons. They've been at it for a while, and now they're finally ready to release their chaos upon the world. Come join Sanguine, Mogwai, and Daisy Duke Realm-Destroyer as they fumble, fib, and F-up their way through a story told by the Flying Gorilla God.
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In this episode, Alec and Ryan read and discuss the story about the racoon that broke into a Virginia liquor store and went on a drunken rampage. Sounds like a classic Friday night, am I right!?!?!?!??!!? Then they improvise scenes about the liquor store calling pest control, and the racoon's deteriorating relationship with his wife. Follow them at…
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A young lad tries his shot at living his dream, only be told he’s useless and will never amount to anything. A tale we can all relate to this Christmas. Check out www.improvisedradio.com for upcoming shows at Bughouse, iO Chicago, and Crawlspace Comedy in Kalamazoo. Send the creators a text! Support the show https://www.improvisedradio.com/ https:/…
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What better way to celebrate the new year than a CHALLENGE EPISODE? We've got the gang together to ring in 2026 with resolute rhymes, timely time signatures, a charming champaign toast, and so much more - including a special surprise appearance from friend of the pod, Maya Tanaka! Happy New Year from all of us at Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Aus…
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We rejoin our strained singers after a shaky solution is suggested Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Songs from t…
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The following was recorded LIVE at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on December 16th 2025, and is the NINTH annual Off Book Holiday Spectacular! It features the entire fam band (Scott Passarella, Brett Morris, and Dana Wickens) and as per tradition welcomes the return of our incredible friends Paul F Tompkins and Nicole Parker! Join us as we embark on…
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This session, we reach inside the vault and wrench the wriggling form of one our first ever episodes out from the darkness housed within. You might have caught on from the title that this one will be about landlords and rent, but did you also think it would take place...one the MOON?! You did? Oh, well look who's a smartypants. Songs: "Lord of the …
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Arlo reaches a breaking point with her closest relationships, Liv rekindles things with her family and her new girlfriend, and they exchange unique Yuletide gifts. Then, the Cicada Queen joins us to talk about her many millennia of sleep, her desire for total domination, her surprising connection to Aang the Avatar, and her perspective on free will…
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EOD Gear IMPROVISED – Custom Off The Shelf, What We’re Building, and What’s Coming in 2026 In this episode of EOD Gear IMPROVISED, we break down what Custom Off The Shelf™ really means—and why it continues to outperform one-size-fits-all gear in the real world. We get into what we’re actively manufacturing at EOD Gear, why owning the process matter…
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Neal staunchly defends the business practices of J. Wellington Wimpy, eplains why your dog would prefer you didn’t drink from puddles, uncovers parallels between The Truman Show (1998) and Elvis Presley, looks at parking arrangements on car ferries, reveals his childhood cordory trouser hack and discusses full length front car seats, emperors getti…
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It's the first NOISE of the new year! Great tunes and fave tracks from 2025! Playlist: NUM - Unmade SANAM - Harik Circuit des Yeux - Anthem of Me Sonic Youth - Orange Rolls, Angel's Spit The Nausea & Echthros - Spirit Remnants Jairus Sharif - Bear Witness Mary Halvorson - Polyhedral Noah Franche-Nolan - Haxan Annette Vande Gorne - Crise Weston Olen…
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In unpredictable times, how can we stay calm, grounded, and on course? This hour, TED speakers lead us through uncertainty. Guests include former medical clown Matt Wilson, psychologist Jamil Zaki, writer and filmmaker Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir and human rights activist Yifat Susskind. (Original broadcast date: January 10, 2025) TED Radio Hour+ subscr…
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This week Cody, Dave, and Jes listen back to the first five of ten of the best scenes from the year, as nominated by our listener(s). Happy 2026! Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Open 00:12 - The Beginning 01:58 - Scene 1: Cookie Tins 12:26 - Scene 2: A Nursing Home 28:42 - Scene 3: Venezuelan Beaver Jerky 39:12 - Scene 4: Warren 52:20 - Scene 5: Where is …
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The band fought and destroyed the massive Spyrer Amberlin. Morgan used the password Hydra Dominatus to access the throne room where two Drukhari bearing symbols of the Kabal of the Bladed Cage held Darius and his Astropath hostage. As they reached an impasse with words, the Archon suggested a duel between the Incubus and Solomon. As the two fought,…
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Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, RISK!, where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share. Since its 2009, RISK! has produced nearly 1000 episodes. Slate once called RISK! “Hilarious, jaw-dropping and just plain touching.” Kevin is also the founder and lead instructor of The Story Studio, a storytelling…
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Bob Green, taking a tub, finally reveals the shocking reason why he took Margaret Grey hostage. With Dr. Jim Sadler, Frank Grey and Jay Santos.Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnys…
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For our last podcast of 2025 we delve into two very different big band projects, check out a recording by a brass band formed to cheer a guy up on his half-centenary, and dig through crates to pull out a harmolodic gem from the early eighties, when bass knew how to be big. Pop matters is light this week, focusing mostly on an English trio who took …
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Frazier Foods’ Bob Green has to explain why he took Margaret Grey hostage. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Phil and the crew interview Chris Norton One on One. He's got a new product. Chris Norton's Hole In One Anal Bleach. Also news about his adult films Daffy Dick, Glan From Planet Knob and Saddle Up. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streamin…
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Happy holidays from all of us at Dumb-Dumbs & Dice! We hope you enjoy this One Shot, “The Nightmare Before Squigmas,” a holiday journey into the orkish side of the 41st millennium, using the Goblin Quest RPG. This arc features GM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd), and players Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante), Laura Hamstra (@lauraehamstra) and Del Borovic (@del…
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Happy holidays from all of us at Dumb-Dumbs & Dice! We hope you enjoy this One Shot, “The Nightmare Before Squigmas,” a holiday journey into the orkish side of the 41st millennium, using the Goblin Quest RPG. This arc features GM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd), and players Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante), Laura Hamstra (@lauraehamstra) and Del Borovic (@del…
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Happy holidays from all of us at Dumb-Dumbs & Dice! We hope you enjoy this One Shot, “The Nightmare Before Squigmas,” a holiday journey into the orkish side of the 41st millennium, using the Goblin Quest RPG. This arc features GM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd), and players Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante), Laura Hamstra (@lauraehamstra) and Del Borovic (@del…
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Major Elvis Newton introduces the main architect of the Citizens Auxiliary Police, his wife Balloonia. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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Finding "the one" can seem like life's ultimate goal—but should it be? This hour, TED speakers expand the definition of life partnership, whether it's with a friend, a spouse, a pet, or no one at all. Guest include journalist Rhaina Cohen, marriage and family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile, social psychologist Bella DePaulo and photographer El…
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The Phil Hendrie Show brings back its classic treatment of A Christmas Carol. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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As the agents attempted to drive through the main gate of the governor’s estate, their rank spike was flagged, alarms sounded, and the guard attacked. Amberlin had obviously been forewarned. Their driver drove through wildly anyway in their armoured vehicle, and when they were finally stopped by an unyielding door, Morgan used her rosette to open i…
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It's Ted-mas, yes. But it’s featuring, this year, Chef Santa Chodillia hearing Christmas wishes. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Café Central, a jazz club located just off Madrid's Puerta del Sol — Spain's "Kilometer Zero" — has been going out of business for more than forty years. And now, it finally might. Opened in the early 1980s during Spain's cultural reopening after Franco's dictatorship, Café Central became a rare kind of space: part jazz club, part café, part pu…
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Once again, the high rollers are back trying to come up with catchphrases of a bunch of made up characters and then turn said catchphrases into tagline songs. Today's roster icludes, but is not limited to: Galvash the demon inside Santa's bag, Paul the sad piano, Skippy Bagman a railroad conductor, and Doc Salami ('nuff said). Listen to the rest at…
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Rhett Miller of the Old 97s swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from The Ramones, Big Star and Toots and the Maytals. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected] Guest: Rhett Miller Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy P…
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You better watch out. You better not cry. Because this improviser is a heck of a guy. It's our CHRISTMAS EPISODE with charming guest and huge get - Santa Claus! In this week's fully improvised musical, we revisit the true (and dark?) origins of Kris Kringle, complete with radiated reindeer, 70s swag, and a babbling Baby New Year. Happy Holidays! Ca…
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We rejoin our seasonal singers after the scrap with VanSweeten. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Shrimp and Crit…
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This month features four live drone performances by my wormlogo* alter ego. the first was recorded at the rotunda in philadelphia, as part of the event horizon series. next is a performance at common good bookshop, in ellenville, ny. that’s followed by a set at quinn’s in beacon, ny. and finally an outdoor performance in … Continue reading Errant S…
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For the first time ever …… The Best of Elcott the Next Step here on our free feed ..and we’re nervous about it. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …
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Fifty episodes. Five thousand downloads. And a whole lot of doubt, courage, and creative growth in between. In this special solo episode, Dayna pauses to celebrate a major milestone for Improvly Speaking and to pull back the curtain on what it really took to get here. From spiraling self-doubt and analysis paralysis to unexpected momentum and joyfu…
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ob Greene on his final day of filling in for Phil takes Margaret Grey hostage. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Let the NOISE keep you warm on these freezing cold evenings! Playlist: Ray Conniff - Remembering You Alfa Mist - Roulette Alfa Mist, featuring Jordan Rakei - Door Nate Smith , featuring saje - BIG FISH AVI - Black Cloud The Radiation Flowers - Dream On Daydreamer Puppet Wipes - Rounds And Rounds Bat Leather - Resting Cop Face Girls Against Boys - 7…
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