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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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37:52

Pressure

The Backline ·

2016/08/11

Rob and Adam discuss why pressure happens and some tricks they use to letting go before stepping onstage or into an audition room. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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55:45

Left Behind

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2016/08/03

This week Rob and Adam discuss what happens when one teammate isn't making progress in shows or rehearsals. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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42:56

Push/Pull

The Backline ·

2016/07/27

From Mick Napier's book Improvise, Rob and Adam discuss the concept of Push/Pull and what it means to their own practices. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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40:19

How to Waste Time in Rehearsal

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2016/07/20

You only have two hours to rehearse your 8 person Harold team. It's easy to waste that time and get nothing done. This week Rob and Adam make it even easier, by listing 10 simple things you can do to not accomplish anything in rehearsals. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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42:20

Staying Sharp

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2016/07/13

Rob and Adam take you through some simple techniques that can help you improve your game, even when you feel isolated. Stay sharp out there! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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47:33

Called Out

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2016/06/29

Adam and Rob discuss calling out offers in an improv scene. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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41:05

More Physical, More Fun

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2016/06/08

This week Rob and Adam demystify physicality in improv and offer a series of suggestions for you to try onstage tonight. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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55:26

Teachers

The Backline ·

2016/06/01

This week Rob and Adam discuss what makes a good improv teacher, how to be a good student, and what sort of teachers they avoid. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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48:47

Can Improv Fix You?

The Backline ·

2016/05/24

We make a lot of promises as improvisers, teachers, and corporate facilitators. We promise new students that saying Yes, working as an ensemble, listening, and taking care of your partner can change lives. But is it actually true? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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49:30

Duos

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2016/05/11

Rob and Adam discuss the politics, technique, and obstacles to committing to a two-person improv troupe. Adam also reveals his greatest frustration while working with Rob. It gets heated. Then it cools down and congeals into longterm relationship. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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44:12

What is a Suggestion?

The Backline ·

2016/04/27

This week Rob and Adam look at the most fundamental aspect of improv: the suggestion. What's the best way to take an audience's idea? How should we use it? Is a suggestion still important in modern improv? All that and more! Special thanks to listener Jordan Kennedy for the suggestion for this week's episode Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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33:43

The Power of No

The Backline ·

2016/04/20

This week Rob and Adam delve into the power of saying No is scenes. Is saying No ever a good thing onstage? How can saying No move a scene forward? When does No become dangerous in scenes. Also Adam has a FitBit. He's real excited about it! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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48:45

Improv Is Not a Formula

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2015/12/17

It's the end of Season Two. Rob and Adam discuss what makes up a quality scene, faulty checklists we are told we have to follow, and goals to strive for every time you step onstage. After this episode, we'll be on a holiday hiatus. Subscribe on Stitcher and iTunes for new episodes in Season Three! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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47:08

Genre

The Backline ·

2015/11/04

This week Rob and Adam explore genres in improv. What is a genre? How do you elevate genre-work to a higher level? Also Adam reveals why he hates genre and begrudgingly agreed to do this episode. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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46:25

Should I Quit?

The Backline ·

2015/10/28

Is there a time when you look at your improv and think "Maybe I should cut my losses and quit?" This week Rob and Adam discuss the complications involved when making that decisions and also recount their own times in their life when they almost quit. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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52:47

Persona

The Backline ·

2015/10/07

This week Rob and Adam discuss stage personas improvisers often adopt when "playing themselves" when they first come onstage, take the suggestion, or between scenes. But what does a stage persona actually mean? How can you charm an audience before you begin improvising and get them on your side? Also Rob interviews the producer of Two Strikes, Jason Agnew and how persona is utilized to improve the experience of your show. Also a listener question is answered about "How to jump on a

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40:12

Five Ways to Make Object Work Fun

The Backline ·

2015/09/30

Ugh, object work. The dreaded chore that every improviser must endure. No one wants to mime when there's stories to explore and jokes to make! This week, Rob and Adam discuss problems with object work and offer five solutions to make your non-verbal offers dangerous, fun, and inspirational. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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51:37

Characters, Consistency, and Change

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2015/09/23

This week, Rob and Adam discuss characters, consistency, and change. When should your character change their emotion or energy? When should you reinvest? How is a shortform character different than longform? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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41:28

Dynamic

The Backline ·

2015/08/19

This week we delve deep into what drives a scene: the dynamic. Rob and Adam investigate the differences between dynamic and relationship, how to keep your scenes in the now, and an easy way to figure out what your scene is about. Also Adam loves coffee; Rob hates coffee. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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56:43

Group Mind

The Backline ·

2015/08/12

This week Rob and Adam mind-meld to discuss their mystical, psychedelic, group mind encounters. From working better together as a team to factors that prevent teams from synergizing, The Backline investigates shared mental models of all kinds! Check out Planet Money: How Much Does a Cow Way and The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki. Or follow us on Twitter/Facebook @thebacklinepod for links! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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