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    The Improviser's Guide Podcast

    Whether shooting from the hip, interviewing professionals, or presenting an absurd world, 'The Improviser's Guide Podcast' tackles the many facets of improvisation and how they affect your day to day living. , Hosted by the creator of the honored ensemble [By The Mummers], Frank Cardillo.
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    BONUS: Jen Took (Another) Diz Trip, part one

    BONUS: Jen Took (Another) Diz Trip, part one

    On this BONUS edition of Theme Park Thursday w/ @DillosDiz... the first of two parts... like a two part series finale before spinning off into its own podcasting entity on The Improviser's Guide Network....

    Jen provides the ins and outs of her recent weekend visiting Walt Disney World. The Magical Express, Toy Story Land, MuppetVision, and new lovers of the Beverly are revealed (but request anonymity).

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

    'Alexander's Ragtime Band' performed by Lindsay Zaroogian.

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    Episode 100: The (airquote) HUGE Announcement

    Episode 100: The (airquote) HUGE Announcement

    It. Has. Happened!

    @DillosDiz has 1000 Followers on the ol'Twitter!

    In June, Jen & Frank announced (well, just Frank really) that, should @DillosDiz reach 1000 Followers by the 100th episode of The Improviser's Guide Podcast, there would be a HUGE announcement.

    That announcement takes place during this episode!

    Please keep hands, arms, legs, and expectations low at this time. Thank you.

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    Episode 99: World News Wrestling

    Episode 99: World News Wrestling

    New York Times op-eds, Cardi B & Nicki Minaj, and Serena vs The Ump... All that plus a Hell in a Cell preview on #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday - BROTHER!

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

    Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy.

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    Episode 98: September Happenings

    Episode 98: September Happenings

    Past guests on IT'S [Talk] TUESDAY are working the hustle during the month of September 2018:

    Fables, Fanatsies & Fortunes at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

    The Gwendolyn Show at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

    The Mis-Adventurers at King Richard's Faire.

    Overheard at Joe's at IRON COW in Orlando, Florida.

    Here within, some highlights of our previous discussions in a one stop shop.

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

    Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy.

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    Episode 96: The Great Space Coast(er)

    Episode 96: The Great Space Coast(er)

    Jen & Frank return to Theme Park Thursdays after a week away! On this episode, Toy Story Land, Jungle Cruise talk, and an Evacuation. Plus, it's the penultimate TPT before our HUGE announcement... but will there be a HUGE announcement!

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    Episode 95: EIW Potpourri

    Episode 95: EIW Potpourri

    The John McCain run in, daring to draw comparisons to Rock-Austin, All In, and how do you feel about Undertaker-Shawn Michaels?

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    Episode 94: Jesterevolution Cookies

    Episode 94: Jesterevolution Cookies

    Jesterevolution is the stage name of rapper/producer Matt Harvey, a diverse artist with a mixed bag of skills including but not limited to: Acting, Photography, and Graphic design. His latest project, Half-Cookies Vol. 2 is now on the Jesterevolution Bandcamp site. We discuss the new Eminem release, The Bard's Tale, and music to keep an ear on.

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    Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy.

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    Episode 93: Simon Said

    Episode 93: Simon Said

    On this episode, Neil Simon's place in [By The Mummers] lore is discussed... Why it's good (and risky) to do a fully staged Simon comedy in 4 rehearsals, how saying the same lines for 18 years can still make you flub them when you walk out on stage, and which Simon piece would get it's own one night revival if the opportunity presente itself.

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    Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy.

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    Episode 92: Beaches & Disney

    Episode 92: Beaches & Disney

    Frank is off to one of the two Florida coasts which means he needs to sneak in as much Disney time as he can without it being too much Disney and without it being sneaky. He and Jen try to navigate this on this edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz on The Improviser's Guide Podcast.

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    Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances by Jason Purdy.

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    Episode 91: The Ballad of Becky Lynch

    Episode 91: The Ballad of Becky Lynch

    The second half of The Improviser's Guide Podcast day-night double dip discusses the 'heel turn' of Becky Lynch. How did this happen? Why is it so frustrating? Why is it still a good story?

    I'm not sure this episode will have all the answers.

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

    Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy.

    Episode 90: SummerSlam Recapitulation

    Episode 90: SummerSlam Recapitulation

    We mix things up on The Improviser's Guide Podcast with a double dip, a day-night doubleheader of #EverythingIsWrestling Wednesday. A review of SummerSlam from this past Sunday night? What did I say last week that proved prophetic? What did I say last week that proved stupid.

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

    Additional Themes produced for [By The Mummers] performances, composed by Jason Purdy.

    Episode 89: It's Got to Be the Morning After

    Episode 89: It's Got to Be the Morning After

    The day after the finale of the Sterling Renaissance Festival draws recollections of what [By The Mummers] could have been if the faire had closed permanently two years prior (hint: not the [BTM]).

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

    Additional Themes composed for [By The Mummers] performances composed by Jason Purdy.

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    Episode 88: Vibing Parkeology

    Episode 88: Vibing Parkeology

    A big reveal jump starts this week's edition of Theme Park Thursday on The Improviser's Guide Podcast. Following a featured article in the Wall Street Journal on August 8th, Jen & Frank examine the Parkeology Challenge; understanding it, the implausibility of it, the anxiety it, and after a week of exclusively thinking about it, why @DillosDiz will probably have to try it someday...

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    Episode 87: SummerSlam Predictions

    Episode 87: SummerSlam Predictions

    Those fantastic Daniel Bryan - Miz packages on Smackdown Live!

    Projecting my own new and improved Dean Ambrose scenario.

    The Ronda Rousey big league publicity tour.

    Yeah baby!

    It's SummerSlam week. Previews & Predictions on Takeover & Sunday's card, plus which current news story invokes all the Bayley - Sasha feels.

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    Episode 86: The Bard's Tale

    Episode 86: The Bard's Tale

    Andrew Sklar is one of, if not, THE most charismatic, dynamic, tazmaniac performer witnessed by The Improviser's Guide. Sklar's character Randal Piper's new album, 'The Bard's Tale', is complete and will be released to the masses at the Sterling Renaissance Festival August 18 & 19, 2018. Musical influences, musical theatre, being musical... and samples of the new album, produced by Matt Harvey.

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

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    Episode 85: The Alpha, The Beta & The Omega

    Episode 85: The Alpha, The Beta & The Omega

    In the year of 2018, what could be considered [By The Mummers] most controversial song? Switzerland himself is here to tell you.

    Theme composed by Matt Harvey.

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    Episode 84: WAFFLES!

    Episode 84: WAFFLES!

    This week's edition of Theme Park Thursday with @DillosDiz is random and loaded with self-judgment. Jen & Frank discuss AC (it's a heat wave!), AP's, IP's, Streaming Services, & EXCITEMENT!

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    Episode 83: Sit Down & Let's Talk...

    Episode 83: Sit Down & Let's Talk...

    I love talk shows! I love them! But, I also love the classic sit down interview between the quintessential news-person and their subject. Paul Heyman sat down with Renee Young on Monday Night Raw and it may turn out to be the segment of the year. So many options. So much potential. Summerslam is around the corner and #EIW talks Rousey, why The Bar's not done, and why #SDLIVE can KISS.

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