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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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49:08

Showmanship

The Backline ·

2017/06/22

No matter how hard you work, you can only get so good at improvising scenes. At a certain point it feels like it's impossible to get any better. This week, Rob and Adam give a list of simple tips to improve your performance - without technique. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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29:31

A Week in the Life of an Improv Show

The Backline ·

2017/06/07

This week, Rob and Adam go behind the scenes of MANTOWN: The Improvised Frat Party to learn what it takes to produce a sold-out improv show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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47:10

Jokes

The Backline ·

2017/05/31

In the context of improvisation, jokes can mean many things: a punchline, an out-of-place remark, a desperate attempt to get the audience to like you, or a straight up street joke (think Knock, Knock). Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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44:32

Silence

The Backline ·

2017/05/17

Silence is golden. This week Rob and Adam talk very loudly about silent scenes. Together they explore: how to find silences in scenes, the 30 second rule, and how to improvise in a non-verbal way. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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50:27

Connections

The Backline ·

2017/05/10

It's the launch of Season 4. In this episode Rob and Adam discuss how to take random scenes and find connections between them. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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59:51

Musical Improv (LIVE)

The Backline ·

2016/12/21

It's the finale of Season 3! In this episode of The Backline LIVE, a reluctant Adam takes a tour through the world of musical improv with some of Toronto's best musical performers. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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59:51

Gifts

The Backline ·

2016/12/14

Its a very special holiday-themed episode of the Backline. Tis the season for gift-giving, so this week Rob and Adam examine what kind of offers make the best "gift" for your scene partner. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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42:49

From the Archives: Time Travel (17)

The Backline ·

2016/12/08

From the Backline Archives: Time Travel! It’s impossible! OR IS IT? Rob and Adam go back into the past to warn their earlier selves about techniques, philosophies, and rules that they focused on when they were young – but don’t use at all in the FUTURE. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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53:38

The Armando

The Backline ·

2016/11/30

This week Rob and Adam attempt to discuss the longform, storytelling format called The Armando. Unfortunately, both Rob and Adam know nothing about it and forced to find help. It's a real shit show without some sort of Christmas miracle! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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44:20

Grounded

The Backline ·

2016/11/23

Sometimes bigger characters, sillier jokes, and dumber choices doesn't always mean a funnier scene. This week, Rob and Adam discuss how to create a grounded scene, navigating auditions, and how to be more human in scenes. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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40:04

Group Scenes

The Backline ·

2016/11/16

We assume what works in a two-person scene, will work in scenes with 3 or more people. But group scenes have an entirely different set of techniques. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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54:40

Expectations

The Backline ·

2016/11/09

Determining what success or failure is depends on only one thing: expectations. This week Rob and Adam discuss what happens to an improviser who expects a certain kind of scene partner, or improv scene or improv show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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37:53

Mirroring

The Backline ·

2016/11/03

This episode, Rob and Adam dissect the joy of matching energies with your scene partner onstage. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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47:20

Hecklers

The Backline ·

2016/10/18

Rob and Adam discuss the topic of hecklers! From calling out in the middle of shows to an accidental cell phone going, the guys discuss ways to handle any surprise. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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47:00

Reputation

The Backline ·

2016/09/28

This week, Rob and Adam chat about what your reputation means within the comedy community: the value of a player's reputation, your improv show's reputation, and how to change how you are seen by the comedy community. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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44:11

Babies, Animals and Bigots

The Backline ·

2016/09/22

Some characters are easier than others. In this episode, Rob and Adam go over some troubling characters and how to best approach them in a show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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67:10

How To Tour

The Backline ·

2016/09/15

Rob & Adam were on a West Coast tour: Vancouver, Calgary, Red Deer, and Edmonton. Now home they share their favourite memories, tips for starting your own tour, and share their favourite song that kept that sane. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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34:29

Steph’s First Improv show

The Backline ·

2016/08/30

Rob's friend Steph "accidentally" signed up for the improv competition TKO. In this episode, we chat about what it feels like to step onstage for the first time in front of an audience. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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39:36

Listening

The Backline ·

2016/08/24

If you learn how to be present with your partner, you won't have to worry about if you're listening or not. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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48:16

Debrief

The Backline ·

2016/08/16

An improv exercise is only as good as the conversation afterwards. This week, Rob and Adam discuss how to debrief exercises and scenes for maximum effectiveness. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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