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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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50:41

First Time Format

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2024/01/09

We all know the Harold, and The Montage - but what's in the in-between? Are there some formats better for new players than others?

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39:51

348 - The Christmas Special

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/12/26

In the final rundown of 2023, Rob and Adam share the gifts of what's making them feel thankful this holiday season.

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55:49

347 - The Right Mistakes

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/12/06

Improv dogma tells us, "Mistakes are a gift" but are they always ... Certainly, there are miskakes you can make that derail, confuse, or even ruin a scene. So are there some moves that are better than others? What are the difference between "good mistakes" and "bad mistakes"? Is there a right kind of recklness onstage?

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61:34

346 - How to Launch a Show

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/11/27

Not making a team can be frustrating. Not being hired by your local troupe or theatre can be heartbreaking, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave your improv journey in the hands of those theatres. You can control your improv destiny by launching your own show. Producing your own improv show is a difficult but very valuable experience.

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47:09

Let's Go to the Bar

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/11/22

This week Rob and Adam discuss team bonding, alternatives to rehearsals, and if you can get better at improv by just being friends with your team. Also, an important letter from THE BACKLINE MAILBAG, featuring John from Wisconsin.

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51:14

344 - Empty Calories

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/11/16

This week Adam and Rob discuss "Empty Calories" aka improv terms that don't seem to mean much in a notes session. Also Catch 23, community, and Dave Pasquesi.

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57:31

343 - Deconstructing the Deconstruction

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/11/08

This week we open up The Backline Mailbag and answer your questions about the longform format The Deconstruction. Also discussed: Future Favors the Bold, types of longform openers, 2-person improv, Cubism, and so much more.

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51:34

342 - The Power of Object Work

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/10/26

This week, Rob and Adam open up the Backline Mailbag to answer your questions. In this episode, you'll learn about object work and why it's neccessary, building constructs from character, and why physicality can be so hard for new improvisers. PLUS Los Angeles Comicon, and the last hours of the Future Favors the Bold Kickstarter campaign. www.inked.pub/talesofthebold

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44:03

341- How to Support (and Agitate) Your Partner

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/10/23

We've all heard the expression "Support your partner", in this episode Rob and Adam discuss support, agitation, heightening through proximity, and dynamics. PLUS Martin Short, comedy criticism, 2000 AD and Jeopardy. Rob's graphic novel can be found at www.inked.pub/talesofthebold

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57:12

340 - Starting Something New

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/10/18

Adam and Rob return for a new season of The Backline! This week Rob and Adam chat about beginning scenes, deals, the moment before, Johnstonian platforms, UCB initations, and anything else you could possible want to know about the first few minutes of your scene. PLUS our recent tours, Future Favors the Bold, and so much more.

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66:08

339 - End of the Scene

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2023/01/04

For the final episode of the season, Rob and Adam discuss ending scenes from within the scenes, how to pull edits, and what a satisfying ending might look like.

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54:11

338 - Down With Warm-Ups

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/12/15

Warm-ups are an essential part of any show or class. This week, Rob and Adam discuss types of warm-ups, why we do them, and what it means to warm-up before a show.

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44:32

337 - The Bullet

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/12/08

What does it mean to go first in an improv show? How does it affect the way you play? This week Rob and Adam are back to discuss cold rooms, running orders, and the selfless act of going first

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61:13

336 - Creativity

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/10/02

This week, Rob and Adam discuss the shortcuts improvisers use to make a scene work and how true creativity might be the cost of using these shortcuts.

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54:40

335 - Imposter Syndrome

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/09/22

In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss feeling like you don't belong, ego trips, and knowing your own worth.

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43:40

334 - The Mantra

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/09/08

This week Rob and Adam discuss how to create characters, why space is necessary to find a character's point of view, and the instant invocation known as the Mantra.

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44:13

332 - Direct Energy

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/08/26

In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss confusion around "energy", what it means, and what happens when you direct your intention at your scene partner. Also, Adam reveals his recipe for the perfect breakfast sandwich.

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50:15

Finding Your Partner

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/08/26

This week Rob and Adam talk all things duo! From finding the right partner, to making scenes work, to the dangers of playing a 2-person show!

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48:11

331 - Translation

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/07/29

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48:26

330 - Burns

The Backline - An Improv Podcast ·

2022/07/22

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