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The Backline

The Sonar Network

Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.

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54:52

Year End Review

The Backline ·

2019/12/11

It's the Backline Finale! This week Rob and Adam reflect upon their top three moments of the year and follow-up with two listener questions! Thank you so much for your ongoing support. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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50:55

Top of Your Intelligence

The Backline ·

2019/12/05

This week Rob and Adam, discuss the term "playing to the top of your intelligence" within scenes. Will they have conflicting opinions? Will this be the topic that finally ends the podcast. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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43:36

Bulldozing

The Backline ·

2019/11/20

This week Rob and Adam, discuss how to know if you're a bulldozer and what can be done to be a better ensemble player. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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30:03

Five Tips for Producers

The Backline ·

2019/10/23

Renowned improv curmudgeon Adam Cawley, shares with us his 5 tips for making improv shows run a little smoother from creating smooth transitions between acts to how to create a more communal atmosphere in shows - this episode has it all! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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46:24

Relaxation

The Backline ·

2019/10/16

Improv is all about going with the flow. So why are we always so stressed out? What does it take to relax? This episode we chat about relaxation onstage and offstage, and the trouble stressed out play can bring. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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50:40

Break the Scene

The Backline ·

2019/10/03

In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss creating momentum, pushing towards an end, and using heightening to control how long you're onstage. Also, HBO's Succession, Malcolm Gladwell, and Adam talks about hockey on TWO different occasions. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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47:44

Old Team, New Player

The Backline ·

2019/09/25

What happens when you're a new improviser joining an established team? Does placing a new player on a team with veterans promote or stunt their growth? What happens to experienced players who play with new players? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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46:38

Beatprov

The Backline ·

2019/09/18

This week Rob and Adam walk you through a semi-scripted beatprov show. They chat about characters, story, and what makes beatprov different from conventional longform. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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52:38

Making it Natural

The Backline ·

2019/09/11

Of course you want to learn technique and understand structure. But you don't want to make it look mechanical. You have take your "comedy math", internalize that work, and make it look easy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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45:37

Social Media

The Backline ·

2019/09/05

To post or not to post? What does it mean for an improviser dealing with show promotion, self-congratulatory braggarts, and the constant cascade of never-ending tweets. How does it affect our careers? More importantly, what happens to our mental health? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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53:26

Tour Essentials

The Backline ·

2019/08/21

This week Rob reflects upon his tour through Birmingham, London, and Copenhagen. Also Rob and Adam tally some essential supplies you'll need on touring different improv festivals and theatres. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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45:54

Small Town

The Backline ·

2019/08/14

Adam Cawley is back! Rob Norman is back! This week they discuss how to keep your team motivated when you're the only competition in town and your team is losing motivation! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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63:58

Connecting With Your Partner

The Backline ·

2019/08/07

This week Rob talks with Stuart Moses (host of the Improv London Podcast) from the Nursery Theatre Training Centre for a crossover event! Rob and Stuart chat about connecting with your partner, emotional depth, and the roleplaying game Call of Cthulu. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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42:54

Buzzed Out

The Backline ·

2019/07/31

This week Rob and Adam talk about what it feels like to "buzzed out" from an elimination-style improv show, and what to do if you feel like the audience doesn't like you. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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45:44

Whose Line Is It Anyways?

The Backline ·

2019/07/24

This week, Rob and Adam discuss the renown improvised TV show Whose Line Is It Anyways? Also, Adam drops a HUGE surprise ... Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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56:53

The Johnstonian Dictionary

The Backline ·

2019/07/10

This week, Rob and Adam unpacked Johnstonian terminology and compare the similarities and differences in Modern improv terminology. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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48:38

Agenda

The Backline ·

2019/07/03

There's nothing more difficult than starting a scene. This week, Rob and Adam discuss why initiating a scene deserves a second thought, how to protect your agenda, and why inspiration is the most valuable resource onstage. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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54:51

How to Remember

The Backline ·

2019/06/26

This week Adam and Rob discuss problems with remembering onstage and how to keep scenes fresh in your mind. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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48:13

The Fifty Dollar Ticket

The Backline ·

2019/06/19

The Raptors won! Two million people took to the streets! Don't worry Rob and Adam are locked inside their homes talking about improv. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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51:45

Small Crowd

The Backline ·

2019/06/12

This week Adam answers questions from the Backline mailbag, while Rob reveals a very bad idea for an improv jam. Followed by a chat, about what to do when playing to a small crowd. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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