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The DC Improv

The official podcast of the finest comedy club in all the land.

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27:48

Steve Byrne

The Other Side ·

2021/04/07

Steve Byrne headlines the club April 29 - May 1, for the third weekend of our grand reopening celebration. We're getting stories about his last year -- moving to Nashville, hitting the road and seeing the release of his movie, "The Opening Act."

28:47

Erin Jackson

The Other Side ·

2021/04/06

Erin Jackson (@ejthecomic) headlines the DC Improv's grand reopening, April 15-17. We're catching up to see how she's been handling the pandemic, plus we're getting the story behind the Netflix special she taped in the middle of it all. Have a listen, then get tickets to see her at dcimprov.com.

01:01:35

Living the Fairy Tales, Vol. 2

The Other Side ·

2020/04/08

In the 1800s, the Brothers Grimm compiled and published more than 60 fairy tales and folktales. Those stories are really weird ... and they're really in the publci domain. We asked people in the DC comedy scene to pick a fairy tale and read us their interpretation, whether it's doing voices, adding sound effects, or chiming in with running commentary. If you enjoy listening, support the comedians! Find them online and go see them perform when life gets back to normal. And support the Improv by going

28:51

Throwback Interview: Greg Giraldo 2009

The Other Side ·

2020/04/02

Help out some nice people! The DC Improv (like most entertainment venues and restaurants) had to lay off its staff for the duration of this public health situation. To help our once and future employees out in these tough times, we are collecting donations through a GoFundMe linked at dcimprov.com. We're also selling DC Improv venue credits to keep the club running until it's time to open our doors again. But we don't want something for nothing! Presented for your listening pleasure: A 2009

43:42

Living the Fairy Tales, Vol. 1

The Other Side ·

2020/03/31

In the 1800s, the Brothers Grimm compiled and published more than 60 fairy tales and folktales. Those stories can be enchanting, bizarre, magical or cruel -- sometimes all at once. But most important, in the year 2020, they're all in the public domain. We asked people in the DC comedy scene to pick a fairy tale, and read us their interpretation, whether it's doing voices, adding sound effects, or chiming in with running commentary. If you enjoy listening, support the comedians! Find them online and

01:19:30

I Take Requests

The Other Side ·

2020/03/30

Chris White (the host of our podcast) recorded a full-length comedy album in the DC Improv lounge in 2011. To keep you quarantined in style, we're presenting it in its entirety, free of charge. Our request: If you enjoy this, go to dcimprov.com and support the club by buying venue credits, or donating to our staff GoFundMe.

25:26

Throwback Interview: John Mulaney 2011

The Other Side ·

2020/03/26

Help out some nice people! The DC Improv (like most entertainment venues and restaurants) had to lay off its staff for the duration of this public health situation. To help our once and future employees out in these tough times, we are collecting donations through a GoFundMe linked at dcimprov.com. But we don't want something for nothing! Presented for your listening pleasure: A 2011 interview we did with John Mulaney, before he was a mega-star and before podcasts were cool. Enjoy the chat, and if

28:49

Ian Edwards

The Other Side ·

2020/02/05

Ian Edwards has Valentine's weekend duty at the DC Improv -- his first time headlining the club! So we're calling ahead to get to know him. Finding out about his love of soccer, his approach to romance, some of his writing plans and plenty more. Have a listen, then get your tickets for Feb. 13-16 ... Instagram: @ianedwardscomic

34:47

Steve Byrne

The Other Side ·

2020/01/29

We know Steve Byrne (@stevebyrnelive) is a great stand-up -- he's headlining our club February 20-22. But the last few years he's been honing his director skills. His first project was a documentary about the great comedic magician The Amazing Johnathan. And now he has put the finishing touches on "The Opening Act," a film he wrote about a young performer pondering a life in show business. Steve calls in to give us the back story on that project, his on-the-job training as a director and (for good

32:57

Fahim Anwar

The Other Side ·

2019/12/20

Sure, Fahim Anwar is an accomplished multi-platform comedian. But did you know he can DANCE? On this episode of The Other Side, we ask him about his BFAB status. And then, because it's our job, we ask him about comedy too: How his training as an engineer helps him approach the entertainment business; whether Goatface will rise again to produce more sketch comedy; and sorting out what it means to be a brown comic in 2019. Have a listen, get to know him, then come see his DC Improv debut, January

35:44

Kiran Deol

The Other Side ·

2019/12/18

A lot of impressive people come to the DC Improv, but it's hard to top Kiran Deol -- how many stand-ups have starred in a network sitcom AND filmed a documentary in the mountains of Nepal? The "Sunnyside" star calls in to chat about the holidays, her path to comedy, the joys of being on (the side of) a bus and lots more. Get to know her, then snag tickets for her DCI debut -- January 10-11 in our lounge showroom! www.kirandeol.com

42:17

Adam Ray

The Other Side ·

2019/11/27

Adam Ray will be our last 2019 headliner and the star of our New Year's Eve celebration. But the rest of his resume ain't too shabby: He's a magical flying unicorn, an NBA star (sort of), a movie star, a veteran podcaster and a karaoke champion. He's calling in to talk about all these things -- so listen, get to know him, then snag your tickets for the last week of the year. You won't regret it! www.adamraycomedy.com #ALNPodcasdt

23:33

Jessica Kirson

The Other Side ·

2019/11/20

Jessica Kirson is about to have a great December. Comedy Central releases her first special on December 6 -- and then she comes to DC for a supershow on the last night of Hanukkah (December 30). She's calling in to chat about those projects, her new documentary on women in comedy, and how to entertain elderly Jewish people. Catch up with one of our favorite performers! https://www.dcimprov.com/home/festival-of-laughs.html

35:13

Nathan Macintosh

The Other Side ·

2019/10/07

Nathan Macintosh built a comedy career in two countries -- first his native Canada, and now the United States. A few weeks before his DC Improv debut, he calls in to talk about "positive anger," his high-energy style and what put him on the path to comedy. Plus there's a guest appearance by Nathan's chihuahua. Have a listen, then get your tickets to see Nathan on November 8-9. www.nathanmacintosh.com

30:28

Michael Rapaport

The Other Side ·

2019/10/01

You've seen Michael Rapaport: He's been in 60 movies, popped up in tons of television shows and worked as a sports broadcaster. But even with all that success, now he's stretching his legs as a stand-up comedian. In some ways, it's a return to his roots -- and he tells us all about it in this interview. Have a listen, then get your tickets to see him October 4-6. www.michaelrapaportcomedy.com

45:56

Daniel Weingarten

The Other Side ·

2019/09/24

Daniel Weingarten is half Mexican, half Argentinian, all Jewish and all funny. He calls in to tell us about his journey from a self-professed "annoying kid" to an accomplished stage performer -- including some of the bumps on that road (like his rap phase). Plus we sing the praises of "I Love Lucy," and get a great story about doing stand-up in Spanish. Have a listen, then get your tickets to see him in our lounge October 18-19. www.danielweingarten.com

29:09

Margaret Cho

The Other Side ·

2019/09/13

Margaret Cho is on the program! The comedy icon stops by to tell us about her latest project, The Margaret Cho podcast on the Earios network. We're talking about her goals as an interviewer, why she came back to podcasting, her dream guests, and what she looks for in up-and-coming comedians. Plus we sneak in one "Masked Singer" question at the end. Have a listen to this interview, then go check out The Margaret Cho podcast.

37:04

Erin Foley

The Other Side ·

2019/09/12

Erin Foley loves doing stand-up, but she's over the moon about women's sports. Her "Sports Without Balls" podcast has been picking up steam in 2019, as she gets great athletes, journalists and more to share their stories. We're talking about her "rebranded" podcast, her approach to stand-up comedy and more ... have a listen, then get your tickets to see her headline our lounge showroom September 27 and 28! https://erinkfoley.com/ https://sportswithoutballs.com/ Instagram: @erinkfoley

53:29

Brad Williams

The Other Side ·

2019/08/30

Brad Williams (headlining Labor Day weekend) is in studio! We're talking about his impending fatherhood, comedy culture in 2019, his wrestling skills and lots more. A great chat with a VERY funny guy. Have a listen then get your tickets ....

29:33

Rahmein Mostafavi

The Other Side ·

2019/05/29

Rahmein Mostafavi gives us the scoop on two of his projects: the wildly popular "Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show" and his multi-night album recording this July. Can one comedian solve ALL the world's romantic problems? For sales purposes, we're willing to say: YES! Listen to this interview with a DC Improv favorite, then check out his shows at dcimprov.com.

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