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If This Is True with Chris Hall

The podcast that asks all entertainers from writers to actors to musicians what"s true about them and the passions that drive them. What"s true about you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:40

Sean Geary!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Sean Geary! Sean is an improviser in the Bay Area who is also an educator and a physical trainer. Sean has worked at Endgames Improv with Wachaa and other improv teams. He is a big fan of Camp ImprovUtopia, having traveled across the country to participate in it several times. Sean believes that we should be more empathetic as a people and that improv can help with that. Give it a listen, won't you?

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30:43

Dave Hill

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to comedian, musician, and author Dave Hill. The Pride of Cleveland, as he's taken to calling himself, has appeared on multiple TV shows; performed at SXSW, Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, and Sing Sing; hosts the Dave Hill Podcasting Incident and History Fluffer; and wrote "Parking the Moose," "Tasteful Nudes" and "Dave Hill Doesn't Live Here Anymore." We discussed the importance of dogs, nurses and doing what you like in life. Give it a

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21:55

Bob Kulhan!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True wishes you a Happy New Year with a conversation with Bob Kulhan of Business Improv. Bob is an iO, Second City and Annoyance alum who took improv business seriously and created Business Improv, the company! Bob is an adjunct professor at Duke University and has taught his improv curriculum around the world! He believes that "yes, and" can be more than just an improv tool. The phrase can also help to garner respect and to communicate on a higher level. Bob also talks

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38:41

Lulu French!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Lulu French, owner and head instructor at Rocket Improv in NJ. Lulu teaches kids and teens the fundamentals of improv and team building. She has a laundry list of experience from the PIT and Gotham City Improv in NYC, plus years of musical theater experience, even touring nationally with My Fair Lady. We talked about the transition from musical theater to improv, innovative ways to teach and how to keep a business going in a pandemic. Give it a

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29:17

Abdul Williams!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Abdul Williams! Abdul is an award-winning screenwriter and producer, known for the Lottery Ticket, Surf 2, The New Edition Story, The Bobby Brown Story, and Salt N' Pepa. He is currently working on The Thanksgiving Text for Netflix. We talked about these projects, what it takes to be a good writer in any media and our time as Bobcats at OU. Give it a listen!

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41:36

Kyle Siegrist!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Kyle Siegrist! Kyle is a permanent fixture in the Columbus, OH music scene, playing in bands like Second State Butchers and doing his own solo projects. He is also the owner of Lost Weekend Records and Lost Weekend record label. Kyle got his start in the music business in the 80's and had an amazing trip to where he is today. You can find him at @lostweekendrecords on Facebook, or at www.lostweekendrecords.com. Give it a listen!

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37:04

Shaun Landry!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Shaun Landry! Shaun is at least a quintuple threat of actor, improviser, teacher, director and theater president. This Chicago native is the artistic director of Oui Be Negroes, founder of the West Coast Improv Alliance, cofounder of the San Francisco Improv Festival and founder of the Ledge--a new non-profit theater in Los Angeles. Shaun has come a long way from her days with Second City TourCo. She has worked with prisoners and

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38:49

Pat Byrnes!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Pat Byrnes--renaissance man in every sense of the word! He is a cartoonist, first and foremost, but he has also been a rocket scientist, ad man, playwright, improviser, and comedian in his illustrious career. Currently, he is a cartoonist for the New Yorker. Pat believes that all of his adventures have the through line of cartooning and that has helped him in many ways. Regale to the tales of his first sale, his putting on a full

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33:02

Dana Quercioli!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to Introduce you to Dana Quercioli! Dana is a long-time veteran of the Second City in Cleveland (RIP) and in Chicago, who now lives in Los Angeles. She is working on a pilot, Gumshoes, which she will film in Cleveland later this year. We talked about Cleveland, humility, and doing good works. Give it a listen!

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39:24

R. Kevin Garcia Doyle!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to R. Kevin Garcia Doyle! Kevin is a theater and improvisation teacher, practitioner and actor who currently teaches at Le Jardin Academy in Honolulu, HI. He is the co-founder of the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival, a front man for the improvisational rock band Oil In The Alley, among many other accolades. We discussed musical improv and why it is important; Shakespeare and why it is important; and the joys of teaching. Give it a listen!

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27:29

Deena Nyer Mendlowitz!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, an improviser, festival producer, playwright, and one of Ohio's Funniest Women, according to Cleveland.com. She has been recognized for her work in using comedy to promote mental health awareness and to destigmatize mental illness. Deena is the creator of This Improvised Life and Mental Illness and Friends. She is also the co-creator of a kind, funny, awesome 15 year-old boy. Give it a listen!

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29:50

Jimmy Carrane!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Jimmy Carrane, the master of the art of slow comedy. Jimmy has worked and taught at the Second City, iO, and is a founding member of the Annoyance. He was also in the original cast of the Armando at iO! He has written two books, Improv Therapy, and Improvising Better: A Guide for the Working Improviser with Liz Allen. Jimmy also hosts the Improv Nerd podcast. He teaches the art of slow comedy nationwide. We talked about improvising

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29:10

Jo Rou and Ryan Santa!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Jo Rou and Ryan Santa of Imposters Theater. Jo is a veteran of the NYC improv scene, having studied and performed at the Magnet Theater, the Pit and the Upright Citizens Brigade. Ryan is a veteran of the Chicago improv scene, having studied and performed through iO Theater and the Second City Conservatory. How are their styles different? How are they similar? Give it a listen and find out!

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35:33

John Fugelsang!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True is proud to introduce you to John Fugelsang! John is a Drama League nominated actor, comedian & broadcaster who hosts the acclaimed "Tell Me Everything" series on SiriusXM Progress #127. He's been murdered on CSI, picketed by Westboro Baptist Church, interviewed 2 Beatles on 2 different continents in the same week, and once got Mitt Romney's advisor to call Romney an 'etch a sketch' on CNN. He's been a regular on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News and hosted "Viewpoint" on

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29:02

Rich and Rebecca Sohn!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to the Sohns! Rich and Rebecca Sohn are improvisers/actors/directors living in Los Angeles. They are both veterans of the Second City and Annoyance Theatre. Rebecca has also performed with Steppenwolf, Remy Bumppo and About Face Theatres. She is also an ensemble member of the No Stakes Theater Project. Rich is teaching at the Pack Theater and at Second City, We talked about being married improvisers, working with each other and their

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38:39

Brad Barton!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Brad Barton! Brad is an NYC based actor, entertainment journalist, host, and producer. Plus, he's a content writer for Marvel! Brad also works with and for his wife, Lulu French (Friend of the show!) at Rocket Improv, an improv school for youth, in NJ. We talked about Marvel vs. DC (guess which won?), Harrison Ford, Oprah and so much more. Give it a listen!

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26:37

Neal Dandade!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/25

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Neal Dandade! Neal is an actor, improviser and writer based out of Chicago. He has acted on TNT's Sirens, ABC Family's Kevin From Work, and NBC's Shrink. Neal was featured in the 2016 CBS Diversity Showcase. He was also a member of the Second City National Touring Company and a regular writer/performer/improviser at the iO and Annoyance theaters in Chicago. We talked about educating the underserved, Los Angeles vs. Chicago improv

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25:39

Siddharth Venkatesh!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/17

In this throwback, If This is True would like to introduce you to Siddharth Venkatesh! He is our first guest from outside the continent. Siddharth performs with Improv Comedy Bangalore in Bangalore, India. He recently performed at the ImprovIsAsian festival and works as an engineer when he is not entertaining people. Siddharth believes in connection with others, so he wanted me to share these links with you: www.facebook.com/ICBangalore www.facebook.com/zmackcomedy

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35:51

Asaf Ronen!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/17

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Asaf Ronen, recently, of the Institution Theater and currently the Austin Creative Alliance. Asaf is an author (Directing Improv: Show The Way By Getting Out Of The Way), producer (Trust Us, This Is All Made Up) and the founder of www.yesand.com. You can also learn about the Alliance at www.austincreativealliance.org. We discussed the TJ and Dave documentary, the wonders of Austin, TX and the need for humanism in art. Give it a

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26:48

Vik Pandya!

If This Is True with Chris Hall ·

2023/07/17

In this throwback, If This Is True would like to introduce you to Vik Pandya! Vik is a nationally touring comedian and one-third of Team Us Comedy in Chicago. Vik trained at the Second City, recorded a #1 iTunes comedy album "Friends with (401k) Benefits" with Team Us in 2019. He waxes poetic on this episode on whiskey knowledge, living by his schedule and taking on acting. Give it a listen, won't you?

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