In the second to last episode, James and Rob are joined by local man Bryan Duff! They talk with Bryan about his start in Chicago, Improvised Shakespeare, Baby Wants Candy, rough auditions, and how everytime you're out they pull you back in.

Chaotic Nature with Louie Saunders

Apr 6th, 2022 1h 12m

This week, James and Rob are joined by lover of serial killers Louie Saunders! They talk with Louie about creative fulfilment, getting old in improv, tanking in shows, Boy-ish, and jams. This is the first episode in awhile where we get into t

Goofballs with Brian Stack

Mar 29th, 2022 1h 22m

This week, James and Rob are joined by late night writer Brian Stack! Yes, that Brian Stack. They talk with Brian about growing up in the suburbs, early influences, introverts, working with Conan for 20 years, and luck. Follow Brian on tw

Better Than the Status Quo with Mike Johnson

Mar 23rd, 2022 1h 8m

This week, James and Rob are joined by improviser and puppeteer Mike Johnson! We talk with Mike about his finance background, how he found improv, early days at The Playground, The Pool, leadership, and the history of FELT. Follow Mike on

Yes and Go F**K Yourself with Mick Napier

Mar 16th, 2022 1h

This week, James and Rob are joined by director, theatre owner, and improv legend: Mick Napier! They talk with Mick about the beginning of the Annoyance, improv "rules", video games, directing, and what's going on with the new iO. Follow M

Year of Yes with Kelly Leonard

Mar 8th, 2022 1h 1m

This week, James and Rob are joined by fellow podcaster: Kelly Leonard! They talk with Kelly about his start at Second City, how he rose through the ranks to become Executive Vice President, why he stepped down, the new path he found, the tru

I Can Write Stuff with John Lutz

Mar 1st, 2022 55m 28s

This week, James and Rob are joined by actor/writer/improviser and nice guy: JOHN LUTZ! They talk with John about his start in Chicago, creating new forms, auditioning for SNL, paying attention, working on 30 Rock, and being imtimidated by ni

Gallows Humor with Susan Messing

Feb 23rd, 2022 1h 11m

This week, James and Rob are joined by improv legend and all around great person: Susan Messing! They talk with Susan about volunteer laughter, F.I.D.S., stupid goals, early Annoyance, and the healing properities of improv. Follow Susan on

Try Everything with Dave Pasquesi

Feb 15th, 2022 1h 2m

This week, James and Rob are joined by the great Dave Pasquesi! They talk with Dave about Harold openings, successful improv, worst shows, stand up, and Star Wars. It's a real treat. Follow Dave on twitter @ DPasquesi, purchase his book, I

Hedonic Treadmill with Andy Junk

Feb 8th, 2022 1h 5m

This week, James and Rob are joined by their first (and maybe only) repeat guest: ANDY JUNK! They talk with Andy about moving to New York, personal trust, restarting, hobbie vs career, and inside out boy. Follow Andy on instagram @ thereala

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Feb 1st, 2022 3m 42s

This week, James and Rob share a big announcement.

Chef's Arrogance with Bruce Phillips

Jan 25th, 2022 1h 23m

This week, James and Rob are joined by the guest they swore they would never have on: Bruce Phillips! They talk with Bruce about early memories, post show hangs, auditions, so much ship talk, devised works, and boy scouts. Follow Bruce on

Dog Relaxation Protocol with Meredith Stepien

Jan 19th, 2022 1h 4m

This week, James and Rob are virtual with special guest Meredith Stepien! They talk with Meredith about Star Trek, training a dog, working for the Alder Planetarium, talking to astronauts, and Star Kid. Follow Meredith on twitter @ ghostydidd

Very Successful Failed Comedian with Geoff Dow

Jan 11th, 2022 1h

This week, James and Rob are joined by generic white guy Geoff Dow! They talk with Geoff about danger zones, auditioning for SNL, Just for Laughs, failing at important moments, improv advice, and churches per capita. Follow Geoff on twitter

Stone Soup with Tara Egan

Jan 4th, 2022 1h 13m

And we're back! Kicking off 2022, James and Rob are joined by the president of improv Tara Egan! They talk with Tara about gifted schools, staying artistic, college improv, auditions, short form vs long form, and Annoyance stuff. Follow Tara

EPISODE RE-BROADCAST with Tina Arfaee

Dec 21st, 2021 1h

This week, James and Rob have to air a rerun. The holidays are a busy time! Back in August 2020, they were joined by Tina Arfaee! This was originally episode 81. Follow Tina on instagram @ tinatwocats and see her in DECK THE HALLMARK. Al

ME-YOW with Brad Johnson

Dec 15th, 2021 1h 6m

This week, James and Rob are joined by Baton Rouge's own Brad Johnson! They talk with Brad about understudying, SNL dreams, writing, true friendship, method acting, and brushes with celebrities. Follow Brad on twitter @ bradapalooza and on i

Hot Boy Cast with Josie Benedetti

Dec 7th, 2021 1h 8m

This week, James and Rob are joined by new camera owner Josie Benedetti! They talk with Josie about growing up in Montana, attending school in Portland, Baby Wants Candy, Fringe Fest, moving to Chicago, Trigger Happy, and much more. Follow Jo

Self-Sabotage with Annie Sullivan

Nov 30th, 2021 1h 3m

This week, James and Rob are joined by Annie Sullivan! They talk with Annie about her time in comedy studies, cool older brothers, writing partners, inspiration, phases of comedy, Devil's Daughter, and much more. Follow Annie on twitter @ Wh

Beetlejuice with Dan Shea

Nov 23rd, 2021 1h 3m

This week, James and Rob are joined by tech guy Dan Shea! We talk with Dan about this time as house manager at iO, event planning, producing shows, running the board, bad pulls, and college issues. Follow Dan on twitter @ MrDWShea and check o

Dutch Total Football with Karl Bradley

Nov 16th, 2021 1h 11m

AND WE'RE BACK! After a week off, James and Rob are joined by the smartest man they know: Karl Bradley! We talk with Karl about grad school, neuroscience, emo scream bands, teaching, love of the Harold, fomo, and cigarette sandwich. Follo

Concentrated Joy with John Sabine

Nov 3rd, 2021 1h 12m

This week, James and Rob are joined by one of the best: John Sabine! They talk with John about tracking shows, the return of the Late 90s, teaching, twitter, and how Yes And might be bad. Follow John on twitter @ jsabine214 and see the Late

JPM (Jokes per Minute) with Jesse Swanson

Oct 27th, 2021 1h 5m

This week, James and Rob are joined by Second City producer Jesse Swanson! They talk with Jesse about his self proclaimed mediocre rise, updates, senses of humor, how we're all broken, and how he wears many, many hats. Take a class with Jess

Musical Liaison with Harrison Lott

Oct 19th, 2021 1h 9m

This week, James and Rob are joined by their final punch (kinda) on the Devil's Daughter free sandwich card: Harrison Lott! They talk with Harrison about traveling, comfort zones, confidence, art outside of your normal art, and Blue Man Group.