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Mar 19th, 2018 1h 2m

In this episode, Catherine Donnelly, joined us to talk about getting web series into festivals and what goes into writing and producing internet content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44. Nerding out with Jake Michels

Feb 27th, 2018 1h 16m

In this episode Jere and Tweedy are joined by Jake Michels (June's Cleaver, Geek and Sundry) to talk about the frustrations of being a writer or performer. I'm sure this conversation will link up to many types of writing and comedy. Of course t

44. Nerding out with Jake Michels

Feb 27th, 2018 1h 16m

43. R.I.P. iO West

Feb 20th, 2018 57m 32s

iO west is dead.Jeremiah and Ryan were both performers there for years and we will miss it dearly. We decided to scream into the black void that is the internet on this week's episode. We both loved the opportunities that iO gave us, we loved t

42. Beat Boxing with Eddie Rowley

Feb 13th, 2018 1h 17m

Our dear, dear friend, Eddie Rowley, jumps on Fish Out Of Water with us this week to talk about Shakespeare, being an actual actor and what he thinks is funny. Eddie is a California Native that has been writing and performing for over a decade.

41. Henry Kaiser and the FOOW Pod renaissance

Jan 30th, 2018 1h 15m

Boy Howdy is it good to be back!Jeremiah and Ryan took a 4 month hiatus to make some videos, work some jobs and kick some ass and we're all out of video ideas. So here we are, ready to do season 2 of the Fish Out Of Water podcast! We got real

40. Nathan Caywood talks about persistence and never giving up

Aug 14th, 2017 1h 11m

Nate is a performer on The New Deal at the Upright Citizens Brigade and has been a writer/performer all over Los Angeles. He started performing comedy in college and has never stopped. You may recognize from TV shows and movies and all sorts of

39. Eric Owusu talks about getting a literary agent and writing for "Raven's Home"

Aug 7th, 2017 1h 57m

Eric Owusu (Wuwu) joins Ryan and Jeremiah to talk about how he got his literary agent. He also has written sketch shows and pilots and pitched them all over Los Angeles. After joining a sketch team in college and going to Washington D.C., he wa

38. Jesse Klein talks about how to never not have a pitch ready.

Jul 31st, 2017 1h 9m

We are lucky to have Jesse Klein, writer for the Pack house team Haymaker, with us today. Jesse talks with us about idea generation and always being prepared with several pitches and sketch packets for every occasion. Another thing that Jesse s

37. Zora Bikangaga talks about respecting the audience while still writing for yourself

Jul 24th, 2017 1h 16m

Zora Bikangaga may possibly be our most interesting guest to date. This man has been on "This American life" because he pretended to be an Ugandan international student for an entire semester. After committing to the bit for so long he

36. Connie Shin talks about making sketches easier to write by formulating beats 1st

Jul 17th, 2017 1h 7m

Connie Shin joined us on FOOW this week to talk about writing for her Maude team Karate Karate, her process of formulating beats before she writes her sketches and the task of trying to identifying legitimate news stories vs ads.Connie Shin cur

35. Billy Merritt talks about finding the deeper meaning in your sketches

Jul 10th, 2017 1h 37m

Billy Merritt graced FOOW this week to talk about scientology, not writing for the Denny's Twitter feed and finding the deeper meaning in your sketches. We discussed writing material that appeals to all ages (and the fact that all kids across t

34. Brian James O'Connell, co-writer of "Blood Sucking Bastards”, joins us to help decipher if a sketch is meant for stage or screen.

Jul 3rd, 2017 1h 13m

Brian James O'Connell (better known as BOC) stopped by to talk to us about digital comedy and screenwriting. He broke down the process that his comedy team "Dr. God" goes through as they create films and digital sketch. They started as an impro

33. Joe Hartzler teaches us about comedic suspense

Jun 26th, 2017 1h 42m

Joe Hartzler, the master of comedic suspense, joins us to talk about taking the audience on a laugh voyage, not just a laugh bus ride. Mr. Hartzler wants comedians to start using every part of the bit, not just the funny part. He helped us expl

32. Joan Ford talks about making your villains more likable and relateable

Jun 19th, 2017 1h 8m

Joan Ford is super smart and thoughtful. That's what I liked the most about this conversation. We talked about the trap that many writers fall in to - especially when writing about something that bothers them or makes them angry. Joan spoke to

31. David Baldy, Writer for Wilfred and Co-Exec. Producer for Deadbeat, talks about how to get started as a Staff Writer

Jun 12th, 2017 1h 46m

David Baldy, who has had many writers jobs and various production jobs in Hollywood, was kind enough to stop in and talk to us for damn near 2 hours. This episode is loaded with tips on how to get that staff writer job you've always wanted.Mr.

30. Charlie Mihelich talks about writing from a place of privilege

Jun 5th, 2017 1h 37m

Charlie is a writer for the team "The Truce" and a host of the popular indie improv show "Purgatory" at the Clubhouse. He also hosts Catharsis: Dramatic Improv at UCB Sunset.We delve into a deep conversation in this episode and It pops up fairl

29. Anna Cecilia Talks About What She Learned As The Head Writer For the CBS Diversity Showcase

May 29th, 2017 1h 19m

Anna is a phenomenal writer and one of the funniest people we've had on our podcast BUT that pales in comparison to how hard of a worker she is by all accounts. So, obviously we were very appreciative that she made time in her busy schedule to

28. Bob Wiltfong, "The Daily Show" writer and Correspondent, tells how he got his job .

May 22nd, 2017 1h 33m

Bob Wiltfong has had many successes in life. He was a writer and correspondent for "The daily Show With Jon Stewart", he was in the pilot episode of "The Chapelle Show" and had a very lucrative run with a one man show at the fringe festival. He

27. Hal Rudnick and creating original characters (like Eric Jennifer).

May 15th, 2017 1h 4m

Our old friend, Hal Rudnick, joins us this week and talks about his process in creating characters and writing sketches. You may know Hal from "The Midnight Show", "Screen Junkies", and "Tournament of Nerds" plus he's been all over your TV and

26. Will Hines Talks About The Importance Of Being Yourself In Comedy

May 8th, 2017 1h 34m

Will Hine is an improv legend,. He's also an author, a sketch writer, a maude director, a teacher, a podcaster and an honest, genuine guy. Not to mention he's insightful and thoughtful when finding the comedy nuggets in the mundane details. Thi

25. Andy Harris On Creating Ungodly Amounts of Topical Bits For Radio Shows

May 1st, 2017 1h 25m

Andy Harris is a freelance Comedy Writer for Radio Shows all over this glorious country. He has over a decade of experience and has worked with many, many clients. His job consists of writing and producing up to 20 bits a day, so naturally we t

24. Mark Rennie Talks About Finding Your Voice

Apr 24th, 2017 1h 9m

Mark Rennie is the director of UCB Maude team "Karate Karate" and he is also one of the creators of the popular web series "Gay of Thrones" on Funny or Die. Mark was kind enough to come in and meet with us and talk about finding our personal vo

23. Mike Canale On Making A Sketch Team

Apr 17th, 2017 1h 6m

Making Canale, the Managing Director, as well as one of the main voices in putting together sketch teams at iO West talked to Ryan about what goes into deciding who has got the goods during the audition process. We talk about what you should p