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What comedy and improv should be: A place to creatively, respectively, and openly express who you are.What comedy and improv has been: A place to creatively and openly express who you are...with a LOT of strings attached and gatekeepers making rules by which we've arbitrarily abided.How do we turn the has been into the should be after a global pandemic and revelations about the failures of how our sacred comedy institutions have dealt with systemic racism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, and ableism has knocked them off their pedestals?Steve Han, Phylicia McLeod, and Ashley Whitehurst have spent years inside the Chicago comedy scene. And they have thoughts.

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Introducing: Wildwood Flower Season 2

2021/10/05

Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music is back for Season 2! Intro episode will drop on October 1st! Available on all platforms. To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here. Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.

Well Now I Want to Steal Your Bag

2021/07/09

Today we are joined by Julia Morales; actor, director, writer, coach, and all-around good person. She founded her own theater, Stepping Stone Theater, that you should support in any way you can. The group talks with Julia about her experiences in the comedy world, the whiteness and racism of musical improv, unweaving #AllLivesMatter, and getting cancelled twice. Disclaimer: there were some audio hiccups in this recording, but we decided to release it anyways. You'll hear some echoes whenever we all get to having a good time, but that's just twice the joy for you! Stepping Stone Theater Stepping Stone Theater's GoFundMe

Introducing: Feel For the Game, Season 2

2021/07/07

Welcome back to the Area Code neighborhood: Feel For the Game. Nick and Noah return with a series of (mainly basketball) conversations about nostalgic moments in NBA history, current issues plaguing the league, how coping and mental health play a role in sports, and more. Tune-in as they unprofessionally, but sincerely explore why sports are bigger than just the score of the game. Subscribe now, and follow along to find out how many times Noah makes an unwarranted Kansas Jayhawks basketball reference. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelforthegamepod/ ✌️

Hold Our Shows to a Higher Standard

2021/06/10

If you like singing misfits, prankster desk buddies, or complex friendships, this episode is for you. This week, we're discussing some of our favorite shows that didn't end up standing the test of time—and whether or not we can still enjoy something problematic. Just a heads up—in this episode, we talk about a few things that may be difficult between 25:10-27:00 and 37:45-38:45. Feel free to skip ahead to 40:30. We love you!

Introducing: Wildwood Flower

2021/06/04

Welcome the newest resident to the Area Code neighborhood:Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music. Season 1 premiering on June 4th! Available on all platforms. To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here. Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.

Chicago Is Where It's At

2021/05/27

Join us today as we reminisce about our Chicago theater memories and discuss our hopes for the post-COVID city community.

Mohawk Johnson Wants More Black Superheroes

2021/05/19

Comedian and musician Mohawk Johnson joins us today to discuss white aliens in comics, cinematic empathy, and Boston Market’s cornbread.--- @MOHAVVKJOHNSON @FreeMohawk mohawkjohnson.bandcamp.com “On House Arrest with Mohawk Johnson”

Unlearn the Ignorant Things

2021/05/12

Listen to this week's episode to figure out your Zodiac sign, hear about the next melanated Marvel content, and learn how to speak up even when you're afraid of getting kicked off stage!

Yes, Virginia, Even Comedians Need Boundaries

2021/04/28

In this episode, Delilah orders a plate of onions while grabbing late night drinks after class with a student and we're upset about the blurred lines in comedy's vulnerable spaces.

Focus On Your Own Excellence

2021/04/21

Join us today to hear our comedy origin stories! In this episode, success isn't linear, Aeropostale fashion contributes to comedy's problems, and Phylicia doesn't like ice cream.

Why Comedy Isn't a Veneer for Neuroses

2021/04/14

In this episode, guest Rich Alfonso joins us to talk about mental health and comedy—from panic attacks before a show to playing that wooden bitch on the front of a ship, we cover all manner of difficulties the industry presents when we're struggling. @rich_alfonso

You Shouldn't Have to Do the Accent

2021/04/07

Guest and host of Nickelodeon's Tooned In Rama Vallury joins us this episode as we discuss playing unicorns, stereotyping and tokenism, and of course, Steve’s dog Totoro. @RamaVallury