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PODCAST

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

The Sonar Network

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

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All Episodes

45:33

134 - Therapy

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2018/06/20

This week Rob and Adam discuss all things therapy! From improv as therapy to their real expereinces inside a therapist's office, and the importance of mental health care in an industry full of rejection, self-doubt, and hurt. If you have your experiences how improv have changed you, let us know! Drop us a line to @backlinepod on Facebook or Twitter.

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51:16

133 - Effort

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2018/06/13

Canadian Comedy Award winner Adam Cawley has a couple pet peeves that he has to get off his chest! Watch out relaxed improvisers! Beware trucks parked in the bike lane! Prenez-garde major corporations who slightly inconvenience the public! Angry Adam is on a rampage. And it all starts with how much effort and care you bring to the stage.

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38:05

132 - The Maker

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2018/06/06

This week Rob and Adam discuss The Maker, Toronto's best kept longform secret. In this episode, you'll learn The Maker's origins, the nature of thematic longform, and how to try one in your own city. Get ready for a metanarrative improv rollercoaster ride of adventure. Also Adam is angry when riding bikes.

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45:20

131 - Trust

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2018/05/23

"I got your back" is the last thing you hear from your teammates before you leap onstage. But real trust is more than just a platitude. It's earned. What do you do when you struggle with putting your faith in others? Where does distrust come from? How do you overcome it? This week Adam and Rob, do a deep dive on the essence of ensemble work.

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50:45

130 - When to Leave

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2018/05/16

This week Rob and Adam discuss their decision to leave MANTOWN: The Improvised Frat Party after 12 years of service. When is it a good time to leave? Why should you stay on a team? What does it mean? All will be discussed in this week's episode of THE BACKLINE WITH ROB AND ADAM.

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36:53

129 - The First 30 Seconds

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2018/05/09

What happens in the first 30 seconds of your scene - determines what you'll be stuck playing for the next 4 minutes. This week Rob and Adam explore the challenges of starting a scene and what typically goes wrong.

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58:39

128 - The Harold Experience

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2018/05/02

It's the premiere of SEASON FOUR OF THE BACKLINE! This episode Rob and Adam debrief The Harold Experience from the Next Stage Festival. What does it mean to do a Harold for an hour? What burden do improv shows face in front of a non-improv theatre crowd? How do adapt a classic form for the needs of your theatre. Special thanks to Marius from Copenhagen for the question!

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40:59

127 - A Year in Review

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/12/20

This episode Rob and Adam say goodbye to the dark cloud that was 2017 by remembering all the good things: the touring, the travel, and burgeoning improv communities across the globe! Also have you read any Dragonlance novels? Let us know @thebacklinepod on Twitter and Facebook.

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33:04

125 - Judgment

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/12/06

Of course, you never want to judge an offer. But sometimes it's easier said than done. This week Rob and Adam discuss the nature of judgment and investigate where it comes from, how to deal with challenging offers, and when judging an offer might actually benefit your scene, your partner, and the show.

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39:43

123 - The Improv Sherpa

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/11/15

Sherpas live near the Himalayan mountains. They are known to be expert mountaineers and sometimes guide foreigner through the perilous trek up the mountain. For many veterans, guiding new improvisers through an improv jam can be equally daunting. So how do you take care of newbies and ensure they arrive at peak in one piece? Special thanks to Linda Julia Paolucci this episode! If you have your own questions drop us a line @thebackpod on Twitter and Facebook.

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43:29

32 - What's Missing? (R)

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/11/08

FROM THE ARCHIVES: This week Adam and Rob talk about might be running through your head, standing on the backline of a longform improv set. Great improvisers don't walk onstage and just do good improv scenes. They are mindful of the scenes that came before, the overall energy of the show, what variety looks like in longform improv, and most importantly what's missing from a show. Also the guys answer listener questions regarding being blackballed from shows and which accents are offensive

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29:48

122 - How to Frankenstein a Character

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/11/01

This spooky Halloween episode, deals with using arcane sorcery to animate a character and bring it to life!!! Adam and Rob talk Tatiana Maslany, Mike Myers, Hot 30's, and accents. Regardless, this episode is full of improv tricks and treats. Enjoy!

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53:04

121 - R.I.P Who, What, Where

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/10/25

There comes a time in every improviser's life when you have to say goodbye to your previous ideas of who,what, and where. This week, Adam and Rob rabidly scream out their frustrations with the limitations of explaining context and offer other perspectives on structuring scenework. Whether you love or hate who, what, where - this is an episode designed to stick in your craw.

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49:03

119 - The Golfer's Clubs

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/09/27

Every improviser is a golfer with a bag of clubs. Every club is a different way of improvising and a different school of thought. The improviser looks over the green (the show they are doing) and decides which club is appropriate. Picking the right club for the right hole is an essential skill for any player. This week, Rob and Adam return back to their Copenhagen apartment and over beers discuss improv modalities. This episode includes many Tuborgs and lots of swears, so if you're sensitive to

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47:30

118 - Framing

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/09/14

This week Rob and Adam, delve deep into the world of UCB-style Game of the Scene and discuss framing. We know framing is all about contextualized, that one weird offer in your base reality (platform), but how do you know what do with those offers? How do you use them in a way that makes it clear to your audiences and partner: THIS IS THE GAME! Well, we get into it. Also, Copenhagen and Olso updates, what to do with a weekend to yourself, The Beaches, Alvvays, and Adam becoming a real boy...

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47:36

113 - Vulnerability

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/08/02

Jokes are a great place to hide. Having a funny voice or massive character can protect you from you having to expose your true self. This week Rob and Adam discuss how to open up in front of audience and reveal your story to the audience.

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51:12

112 - Greedy (In a Nice Way)

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/07/19

As performers we are inherently greedy for stage time. We have to be. It's competitve in an improv show. Lots of people vying for attention with competing narratives. This week Rob and Adam gives tips on how to maximize your time onstage (in a nice way).

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36:19

111 - Coachless

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/07/12

Again and again, you constantly hear about the importance of having a coach. Which is all good if you're rehearsing in major improv cities with thousands of other comedians. But what do you do if you live in a smaller community? This week Rob and Adam navigate different options for building incredible troupes without the guidance of a professional coach.

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42:44

110 - Mentorship

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/07/05

This week Rob and Adam discuss the importance of mentorship in the community: what to look for in a mentor, how to connect with possible mentors, and how to be a valued protege. Also discussed: the giant duck, Rob's new favourite tea, and shout-outs to important mentors from the early days.

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49:07

109 - Our Favourite Shortform Games

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2017/06/29

While The Backline spends tons of time discussing concepts related to longform improvisaiton, Rob and Adam both started in shortform. This week: Pillars, Pan Left, roast jokes, set-ups, and best practices when performing a shortform show!

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