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The Goofball Coalition

Sarah, Alex, Leslie

Join Alex Knight, Sarah Kennedy, and Leslie Nesbit as they lead you through The Goofball Coalition: a podcast where the worlds of improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy collide.

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00:37:44

Episode 39 - MORE Scenes!

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/12/13

We had another live show this past weekend, so you know what that means: More improv scenes to watch and reflect on.Check out the live show every month down on 2nd & Gold in Albuquerque!

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00:19:38

Episode 38 - Found a Piece of Paper

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/12/13

Sarah found the new student guide that UCB used to give out in 2014 and Alex, Leslie and she discuss what's changed and if ABQ's Comedy Corner could glean anything from the document

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00:35:02

Episode 37 - How are you promoting shows?

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/11/29

We all have to bring fun people to our fun shows, and in this week's episodes, we discuss several ways we do that and could do that.

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00:26:40

Episode 36 - Be Our Guest!

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/11/14

"One might well say that mankind is divisible into two great classes: hosts and guests." - Max BeerbohmHow do improvisers play with guests? How do guest comedians get booked on a show? Could a live sketch show that's not SNL have a guest? Alex, Leslie, and Sarah discuss all of this and more!

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00:33:33

Episode 35 - Dippin' Toes Part Deux

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/10/31

We're back after a big weekend for Alex, who popped back on the stand-up comedy stage for the first time in a long time.We discuss his experience with that and, because we are a comedy podcast, we were forced to reckon with the Tony Hinchcliffe MSG appearance too. So much to discuss!

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00:27:12

Episode 34 - Do Corporations Belong In Theatre?

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/10/25

Leslie noticed a very interesting trend in some corners of the comedy world, which led to today's conversation.When does a sponsor not feel like a good match? When is it too much? Do corporations belong in all of this at all?

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00:40:30

Episode 33 - "I'm Just Kidding!"

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/10/18

Alex brings the group and interesting topic this week: What is fueling the funnybone of bullies? Why is this how they joke? Is it a joke?And like perfect empaths, we dive in deep and try to reach some understanding.Also, did you notice that episode 31 was missing? Well, we fished it out of the vault and released it for you today too! Two ep week! Two ep week!

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00:24:21

The Lost Episode 31 - It's Scenes!

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/10/17

Oh we talk about improv a lot on this podcast but on today's episode? Well on today's episode you actually get to hear/watch some. We caught a couple clips from our live Goofball Showalition at the 2024 Albuquerque Funny Fiesta and Sarah and Leslie walk you through them this week!

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00:24:38

Episode 32 - Brands and Their Sketches

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/10/09

On today's episode, Sarah and Leslie discuss the growing use of sketch comedy by brands on social media.Also, was Ernest the original influencer? Find out what we think!

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00:21:04

Episode 30 - Live Q&A From the Funny Fiesta

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/09/27

Today's episode is a real treat. As a small part of our larger Goofball Show-alition, we had a live Q&A with the audience. Sarah and Leslie set you up with all the context and stuff that you need to listen to it with the right ears!

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00:27:47

Episode 29 - The ABQ Funny Fiesta

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/09/19

What happens when you mix 80+ performers with 20+ comedy shows across 10+ venues?!We're finding out right now during the Albuquerque Funny Fiesta. Consider this episode your guide to the weekend. Alex, Leslie, and Sarah dive into the schedule and highlight which shows you should check out.

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00:23:49

Episode 28 - Out Of Your Comfort Zone

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/09/19

Sarah dipped her toes into improv recently so the group talks about that and other opportunities for folks to dip their toes into all kinds of little artsy pools.

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00:22:30

Episode 27 - Ellen's Out!

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/08/30

Not in a gay way.Although, yeah, that way too. We meant, like, she's leaving comedy after this mini tour she's on. Alex, Leslie, and Sarah discuss Ellen and other famous people who let us down.

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00:27:58

Episode 26 - Bowen Yang Let It Slip

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/08/22

This week Leslie shares an article with Alex and Sarah about, you guessed it: SNL.Then the three deep dive into times when they've been disappointed by fellow performer IRL.

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00:35:59

Episode 25 - Ben Schwartz's Guide to Long Form

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/08/15

The Trío de Comedia dig into a recent Washington Post article about Parks & Rec's Ben Schwartz and his approach to long-form improv.Do we disagree? Do we agree? What does this have to do with sketch and stand up? You'll have to listen to find out.

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00:26:03

Episode 24 - Chicago

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/08/08

We've talked about LA.We've talked about NYC. So, this week Leslie said it was Chicago's turn. Alex, Sarah, and Leslie talk about one of the best comedy cities in the USA this week and Leslie shares more about her experience out there.

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00:17:18

Episode 23 - What's So Right?!

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/07/31

It's time for more coalitional comedy! This week Leslie, Sarah, and Alex take a look at another comic's bit and talk about what makes it so successful.Go and follow today's comic: Jake Otero on all the things. You can see him regularly at Dry Heat Comedy Club in Albuquerque.

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00:27:12

Episode 22 - Gettin' Funnier

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/07/25

Alex went a'searchin' on the internet and came back with a bunch of tips from strangers about how to get funnier.We go through the list and see if they pass the sniff test. Support our Patreon for only $1 a month and show your allegiance to Team Sketch, Team Improv, or Team Stand-up!

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00:32:50

Episode 21 - Who Is The Triple Threat?

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/07/17

Now that Leslie is in the mix, we must now discuss who is the ultimate example of our powers combined? Who is the comedy triple threat, able to tackle sketch, improv, and stand-up, able to them all look easy? We dive in with our thoughts in this week's ep!

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00:41:59

Episode 20 - SNL

The Goofball Coalition ·

2024/07/11

Alex and Sarah welcome Leslie to permanently join the team and represent sketch comedy on this podcast for the rest of her life.To celebrate this momentous occasion, the team of three discuss the GOAT of sketch comedy: Saturday Night Live. Going into its 50th season, there was plenty to discuss!

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