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PODCAST

Big Town Improv

Josh Pilch and Jesse Moriarty

WELCOME TO BIG TOWN!!! Join Josh and Jesse on a completely improvised tour through a town of their own making, from a montage of small scenes to the Big Town BIG SCENE! Plus maybe you’ll get to hear chanting monks, bird facts, and two silly brothers named Abner and Wobner! …C’mon, just listen!!! Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal of wilderbluemusic.com!

comedy improv

All Episodes

01:30:16

38. Employees Only & The X-Men Go To Apocalypse Lane

Big Town Improv ·

2020/08/31

Welcome back, true believers! This week, Jesse and Josh talk about their experiences at their college dining hall! This leads to improvised scenes about a boy who will do anything to get an egg, restricted areas during a zombie apocalypse, and a heist at a buffet! Then, in a very special extended narrative improv, Jesse and Josh once again create a completely original story set in the X-Men universe, in which the mutants head to Egypt to visit Professor A.P. Ocalypse on Apocalypse Lane! Hey, the

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01:28:56

37. The First Mosh Pit & The Cloche Caper

Big Town Improv ·

2020/08/24

It's a hot one in Big Town! This week Jesse and Josh talk about their concert-going experiences and the time Jesse had to testify in court! This leads to improvised scenes about a classical music performance that leads to many musical firsts, a man who goes to great lengths to contest a speeding ticket, and a rock star who is obsessed with gimmicks and contraptions! Then, in an extended narrative improv, a man hoping to save his marriage in a luxury hotel finds himself mixed up in a sinister plot to

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01:31:18

36. My Dad The Printing Press & The People v....

Big Town Improv ·

2020/08/10

Welcome to another episode of Big Town Improv with no technical issues whatsoever! This week Jesse and Josh talk about their first jobs. This leads to a montage of improvised scenes about a contest to see which arrangement of books will lead to the most sales, a boy whose father is a piece of industrial machinery, and a man who cannot perceive anything to do with Christmas! Then, in an extended narrative improv, world's greatest attorney Dylan King is called on to defend the owner of a mattress

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01:33:39

35. Steve Gallant in: Awkward Eulogies & Star Wars...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/08/03

Friend of Big Town, Steve Gallant (Jaggy Lines, Robot Chicken), returns talk with Jesse and Josh about times they've felt awkward in a church! This leads to improvised scenes about an entertainer who is asked to give a eulogy, and a TV extra who is determined to become a main character! Then, in a very special narrative improv, Jesse, Josh, and Steve return once again to the world of Star Wars, and build on their previous efforts in order to "perfectly" recreate the film, Star Wars Episode III:

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01:29:41

34. Matter-Shattering Musical Notes & Robbie The Robot

Big Town Improv ·

2020/07/27

Let me check my notes.... Ahh, yes! Welcome to Bug Tone Improve! This week, Jesse and Josh talk about their experiences working on low-budget film shoots. This leads to improvised scenes about people in the nosebleed seats during a hijacked baseball game, an operatic diva with amazingly targeted musical pitch, and hapless extras in a fantasy war film! Then, in an extended narrative improv, Robotics scientist Dr. Steve Whitmire creates a robot with highly advanced artificial intelligence, whom he

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01:27:36

33. Dangerous Helicopters & The Adventures of Ryan...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/07/13

Jesse regales Josh with tales of his trips in helicopters and hot air balloons! This leads to a montage of improvised scenes about the Fellowship of the Ring's shortcut to Mordor, a high speed hot air balloon chase, and some strange portrayals at the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge theme park! Then, in an extended narrative improv inspired by a random story generator, private detective and family man, Ryan Rowe, is hired by eccentric millionaire with a robotic hand, Kit De'ath, for a very special mission -

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01:25:54

32. Kevin Finer in: The Godfather Of Hell's Kitchen &...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/07/06

Guest improviser Kevin Finer joins Jesse and Josh to talk about his first post-college job as a dog groomer! This leads to a montage of improvised scenes about a mafia boss who is asked to deal with low level problems, people who look like their dogs, and a company looking to hire someone as a buffer between its volatile owners. Then, in an extended narrative improv, ace reporter Jack Lance and rookie Wendy Beaumont follow a lead about some illicit business in the local harbor, but how does this

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01:29:29

31. Saxophone Anime, Long Arms, & Dracula’s Monster...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/06/29

Remember us, Listener?? This week on Big Town, Jesse and Josh share stories from their shameful pasts as narcissistic school students. This leads to improvised scenes about a saxophone battle, an ingenious college student who just wants to sleep in class, and a boy who had an unfortunate growth spurt over the summer. Then, in an extended narrative improv, it is once again Dracula’s year to throw the famous Monster Mash, but hosting such an event comes with a host of problems, including old loves,

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01:32:46

30. Loitering On A Boat & Buffy The Vampire Slayer...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/06/22

Hello, the Listener! This week on Big Town, Jesse talks about his brother who is a boat tour guide, and Josh describes a date that wasn't quite as romantic as he had hoped. This leads to improvised scenes about two adventurous loiterers, a suburban lady with a new hobby, and a group of kids who love pirates! Then, in a very special extended narrative improv -- Josh loves Buffy The Vampire Slayer! Jesse has never seen even one episode! Together, they improvise a brand new episode of the classic 90's

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01:25:48

29. John Dorsey in: A Knife-Wielding Maniac &...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/06/01

Guest improvisor John Dorsey (Odd Lot Improv) leaves his home in Atlanta to take a trip to Big Town! He shares a story about a strange crime he witnessed, which leads to improvised scenes about a knife-wielding maniac who keeps slipping and falling, a lawyer who only calls silly witnesses to a crime, and something called “earthflax”. Then, in an extended narrative improv, failed actor Imogen attempts to show enthusiasm for her husband Doug’s interests by accompanying him to a poetry jam, where the

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01:27:21

28. Mikey Bond in: A Bunch Of Violence, Mr. Tubaman,...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/05/25

Friend of Big Town, Mikey Bond (Sonic Realms Podcast), drops by to tell Jesse and Josh about the unconventional fights he seen and been in! This leads to improvised scenes about a pair of British dandies preparing to duel, two high school friends who can't stop fighting each other, and a neighbor with an unusual request! Then, in an extended narrative improv (which you gotta know was inspired by a #birdfact!) the greedy Prince John enlists the help of the mysterious outlaw, Petey Peacock - and his

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01:20:20

27. Inspiration Is Chin

Big Town Improv ·

2020/05/18

Welcome to a normal episode of Big Town, where nothing strange happens at all! Jesse and Josh talk about normal prizes they have won from raffles and crane game machines, which leads to normal improvised scenes about trying to win the holy grail, a person who is obsessed with an impossible claw machine, and love in a Denny's restaurant! Then in an extended normal narrative improv, first-time author Wilson Duke suffers from a severe case of writer's block, leading him to make a deal with a monster

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01:28:03

26. Monkey Test & The All Captain Crew 2: This Time,...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/05/11

Have you heard the news? It's our half birthday! Jesse talks about an unusual island off the coast of the Netherlands, and Josh discusses his time in student government. This leads to improvised scenes about a man who is forced to become mayor, and a man who is desperate to start a business, if only to get rid of all the monkeys he owns! Then, in a very special SEQUEL to our first ever narrative improv, space captain Buck Leonard returns to Earth after the events of Big Town Improv Episode 1, only

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01:27:14

25. Hilary Webber Was Not The Guy Who Said "Hey Dude"

Big Town Improv ·

2020/05/04

Guest improvisor Hilary Webber joins Jesse and Josh once again for some extreme silliness! They discuss their college days, Jesse's laser-related job, and Hilary's first grade classmate who was a particularly bold liar. This leads to improvised scenes about a weird party that Hilary throws, a college campus that is plagued by mythical creatures, and another weird party that Hilary throws! Then, in an extended narrative improv, Quinzibald is fired from their position as the tuba player in the LA

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01:35:05

24. Parking Lot Fireworks & The X-Men in: The Fog Of...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/04/27

Jesse and Josh talk about going to parades and watching fireworks, which lead to improvised scenes about a small town with an underwhelming parade, a Disneyland security guard who is determined to prevent people outside of the park from enjoying fireworks, and an unfortunately placed carnival game! Then, in a very special extended narrative improv, Jesse and Josh create a completely original story set in the X-Men universe, in which young mutant Kitty Pryde is fed up with the lack of privacy in

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01:24:33

23. Newt Warner in: Chipmunk Worship & The Acorn Boy...

Big Town Improv ·

2020/04/20

Best guest storyteller in the world, Newt Warner (Stump And Sammy), stops by the best town in the world, Big Town, to tell a story about a squirrel, as well as...you guessed it...a #birdfact! This leads to improvised scenes about a street performer who can't keep his audience's attention, a customer whose complaints come at a significant delay, and the guy in the office who has a fun story. Then in an extended narrative improv, an acorn-selling company makes a last ditch effort to save their

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01:37:23

22. Contagious Broken Bones & The Prison Break

Big Town Improv ·

2020/04/13

Jesse and Josh talk about their early attempts at making up cartoons, and Josh talks about the time he broke both his arms at once. This leads to improvised scenes about uninspired newspaper comic pitches, a broken wrist epidemic, and a kid who plays pranks by telling very convincing lies! Then, in an extended narrative improv, falsely accused murder convict Fox Eviscerate and shoplifter Chick Wilson team up to break out of prison and find the true culprit behind the Fox Eviscerate murders! Original

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01:22:19

21. Natasha Fishman in: I'm Glad My Trauma Amuses You

Big Town Improv ·

2020/04/06

Guest storyteller Natasha Fishman (T.O.T.S., Niko And The Sword Of Light) stops by Big Town to tell her story of a harrowing white water rafting accident, as well as some new #birdfacts! This leads to improvised scenes about overzealous skiers, a subway soothsayer, and a man who is trapped in a cave with someone who has very poor priorities. Then in an extended narrative improv (inspired by a #birdfact), The Klein family receives the alarming news that their new son is a giant! Original music by

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01:25:37

20. Gigantoville with Abner & Wobner

Big Town Improv ·

2020/04/01

On this week’s episode of Gigantoville, your favorite silly goofball hosts, Abner and Wobner, take you on a whimsical journey through the events of their lives, including the time they tried to buy a bean, a story about an evil robotics scientist that Wobner read about in the newspaper, and the time that Abner went on a date with a married woman. Then Abner and Wobner recall the longform tale of a fighter pilot in World War I who was sent on a secret mission with a gorilla! It’s the quality you’ve

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00:02:26

20??? New Episode On Wednesday!

Big Town Improv ·

2020/03/30

Oh no, the podcast is broken! Guess we won't be able to put out a full episode until April 1.... Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com) Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube! Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel on Netflix, available 4/20!

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