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• Episode 18

  UCB founder Ian Roberts gives an in-depth interview on his improv thoughts & theories, what he's learned from sketch over the years and explains why an UCB textbook takes so long to write.

  66:1 Released at 5:35pm on Wednesday, 15 February, 2012

• Episode 17

  Paul Rust explains his decision to be silly, the difference between improv and drugs & how he was asked to write a Pee-wee movie with Paul Reubens. Followed by Eli Newell giving the low down on TourCo and why you should only hire him to coach you once.
  
  
  

  64:1 Released at 1:48pm on Wednesday, 1 February, 2012

• Episode 16

  Brian Huskey explains the importance of day drinking, the similarities between music and improv and how his writing differs from his improv. Followed by a discussion with Suzi Barrett on group games, commercials and Boom Chicago.
  

  68:15 Released at 4:58pm on Monday, 9 January, 2012

• Episode 15

  Individually they are Alex Berg, Todd Fasen & Alex Fernie. Collectively they are Convoy. We talk to them about music, improv and their "nerdy" style of play.

  56:23 Released at 2:06pm on Wednesday, 14 December, 2011

• Episode 14

  Tis the season for yet another very special[color=rgb(34, 34, 34)] episode. Kenny Stevenson, Kevin Pedersen & Eva Anderson stop by to discuss life on a Maude team and offer helpful hints for those auditioning and/or submitting a writing packet.[/color]

  46:17 Released at 1:05pm on Monday, 14 November, 2011

• Episode 13

  Ben Schwartz (House of Lies, Parks and Recreation, Undercovers) stops by to talk about overcoming his fears, writing for the Oscars, Rob Reiner's favorite TV show & how he does his hair. Then, Jonny Svarzbein gives us the 411 on LA's thriving indie improv scene.

  77:37 Released at 1:05pm on Friday, 4 November, 2011

• Episode 12

  Alex Berg, Amanda Sitko, and Eugene Cordero swing by for a very special Harold audition episode. The three band together to give audition advice, take some student-submitted questions, and, once and for all, bust those myths.

  44:2 Released at 1:59pm on Thursday, 6 October, 2011

• Episode 11

  Curtis Gwinn sits down to discuss British comedy, NTSF:SD:SUV, storytelling & making mistakes. Followed by an interview with Emily Maya Mills on stand-up & managing the line outside the theatre.

  68:29 Released at 1:40pm on Monday, 3 October, 2011

• Episode 10

  Adam Pally (Happy Endings) talks about growing up in New York, partying in Arizona, getting pub & ruining an audience's night. Then we talk to Annie Mebane about growing up in Florida, writing for TV (Community, Happy Endings) and performing with Arts & Athletics.

  61:25 Released at 12:25pm on Monday, 3 October, 2011

• Episode 9

  Newlyweds Eugene Cordero & Tricia McAlpin stop by to talk dating, comedy & when the honeymoon ends. Followed by a name-dropping extravaganza (Chris Farley, Robert DeNiro, etc.) with Technical Director Jimmy Jartho.

  69:43 Released at 2:48pm on Wednesday, 31 August, 2011

• Episode 8

  Billy Merritt is more than just a co-host, he's our guest! Billy talks about creating improv forms, battling cancer & life as a gay pirate. Then Greg Tuculescu drops by to discuss Bridesmaids, accidentally moving to LA & why everyone should call him Professor.

  63:43 Released at 1:37pm on Monday, 25 July, 2011

• Episode 7

  The Birthday Boys give us the low down on how theyfunction as a group; living, laughing and (occasionally) cleaning together.Plus Eva Anderson discusses coaching a Maude team and how Beta teams operate.

  62:40 Released at 12:05pm on Friday, 8 July, 2011

• Episode 6

  Lennon Parham (Accidentally on Purpose, Best Friends Forever) explainsthe process of creating & pitching her new NBC show, walking away from TheTempest and making love to eagles. Plus the UCB Performer Spotlight with formerintern turned Harold performer Anthony Gioe.

  65:50 Released at 1:52pm on Friday, 10 June, 2011

• Episode 5

  Brian Gallivan (Sassy Gay Friend) talks about killing in the classroom, writing and performing on Second City Mainstage and performing with The Smokes. Followed by our first improv focused interview with UCB instructor/performer Mike Leffingwell.

  64:36 Released at 7:07pm on Friday, 27 May, 2011

• Episode 4

  UCB founder Matt Walsh drops by todiscuss his new film High Road (highroadmovie.com), improv fundamentals and entertaining high robots.

  63:17 Released at 12:26pm on Tuesday, 17 May, 2011

• Episode 3

  Andrew Daly (Eastbound & Down, Semi-Pro) recalls the early years of UCB, creating memorable characters and the struggles of making a movie in New Zealand. Then Jake Szymanski (FunnyOrDie, SNL) stops by to discuss directing, Internet videos & sandwiches.

  76:2 Released at 3:04pm on Friday, 29 April, 2011

• Episode 2

  James Adomian (Last Comic Standing, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay) discusses the art of impressions, success in stand-up & opening for Joan Rivers. Plus the UCB Performer Spotlight with Lauren Lapkus.

  51:17 Released at 5:10pm on Friday, 15 April, 2011

• Episode 1

  A discussion with UCBT-LA's Artistic Director Neil Campbell

  55:36 Released at 5:26pm on Friday, 8 April, 2011