PITcast Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:37:37 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:37:37 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://pitcast.podbean.com ThePIT-NYC.com http://pitcast.podbean.com () A weekly show hosted by PITizen Iliana Inocencio (and friends) where House team and Indie team members are interviewed, the previous weeks shows reviewed and next weeks shows previewed. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/a/1/d/0a1d99b5b085b547/PITcast_Logo_iTunes.png PITcast Peoples Improv Theater - NYC no episodic A weekly show hosted by PITizen Iliana Inocencio (and friends) where House team and Indie team members are interviewed, the previous weeks shows reviewed and next weeks shows previewed. longform,improv,the,pit,comedy,nyc,comedy,comedian,interviews,improvised,podcast,improvisation,improv,comedy no pitcastshow@gmail.comPeoples Improv Theater - NYC EPISODE 62: X Plus One EPISODE 62: X Plus One Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:28:45 +0000 Opening act: The wonderful Rebecca Vigil accompanied by ​the debut of Cameron Ford!

And for the main event, don't miss our all-star cast: Jonathan Desley, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Lou King and Matt Giroveano

With Foley, announcements, and sound design by the wondrous Frank Todaro
 
Audio Recording by: The PITcast
 
]]> Opening act: The wonderful Rebecca Vigil accompanied by ​the debut of Cameron Ford! And for the main event, don't miss our all-star cast: Jonathan Desley, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Lou King and Matt Giroveano With Foley, announcements, and sound design by the wondrous Frank Todaro   Audio Recording by: The PITcast  ]]> 50:31 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCOpening act: The wonderful Rebecca Vigil accompanied by ​the debut of Cameron Ford! And for the main event, don't miss our all-star cast: Jonathan Desley, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Lou King and Matt Giroveano With Foley, announcements, and sound design by the wondrous Frank Todaro   Audio Recording by: The PITcast   EPISODE 61: X Plus One EPISODE 61: X Plus One Tue, 06 Sep 2016 16:59:17 +0000 Opening act: the hilarious Rory Scholl (Royals Improv) improvising 1940's-style tunes based on your suggestions! Accompanying him—the amazing Rachel Kaufman on keys!

And for the main event, don't miss our all-star cast: Jonathan Desley, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, and Beth White!

With Foley, announcements, and sound design by the wondrous Frank Todaro
 
Audio Recording by: No Future Photography
 
NEXT SHOW THURSDAY SEPT 8th at 7pm!
]]> Opening act: the hilarious Rory Scholl (Royals Improv) improvising 1940's-style tunes based on your suggestions! Accompanying him—the amazing Rachel Kaufman on keys! And for the main event, don't miss our all-star cast: Jonathan Desley, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, and Beth White! With Foley, announcements, and sound design by the wondrous Frank Todaro   Audio Recording by: No Future Photography   NEXT SHOW THURSDAY SEPT 8th at 7pm!]]> 51:51 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCOpening act: the hilarious Rory Scholl (Royals Improv) improvising 1940's-style tunes based on your suggestions! Accompanying him—the amazing Rachel Kaufman on keys! And for the main event, don't miss our all-star cast: Jonathan Desley, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, and Beth White! With Foley, announcements, and sound design by the wondrous Frank Todaro   Audio Recording by: No Future Photography   NEXT SHOW THURSDAY SEPT 8th at 7pm! EPISODE 60: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay EPISODE 60: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:15:20 +0000 Jenn and Jay are joined in the attic by their producer Mark to discuss the devastating events of the past couple of days: Alton Sterling and Philando Castile along with the events of the past few months. How do we change things for the better? Where do we go from here as a society? Why is Jenn doing the podcast with her head on a pillow?

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Produced by: The PITcast

]]> Jenn and Jay are joined in the attic by their producer Mark to discuss the devastating events of the past couple of days: Alton Sterling and Philando Castile along with the events of the past few months. How do we change things for the better? Where do we go from here as a society? Why is Jenn doing the podcast with her head on a pillow?

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

Produced by: The PITcast

]]> 54:33 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay are joined in the attic by their producer Mark to discuss the devastating events of the past couple of days: Alton Sterling and Philando Castile along with the events of the past few months. How do we change things for the better? Where do we go from here as a society? Why is Jenn doing the podcast with her head on a pillow?   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun Produced by: The PITcast EPISODE 59: X PLUS ONE - JUNE SHOW EPISODE 59: X PLUS ONE - JUNE SHOW Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:49:39 +0000 The Improvised 1940s Science Fiction Radio Show! 

Starring: Rachel Sherer, Jeff Sherer, Beth White, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood and King Lou

Opening Act: Rebecca Vigil with Dan Reitz

Announcer / Foley Artist /  Music Direction: Frank Todaro

Created by: Tony Carnevale

 

]]> The Improvised 1940s Science Fiction Radio Show! 

Starring: Rachel Sherer, Jeff Sherer, Beth White, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood and King Lou

Opening Act: Rebecca Vigil with Dan Reitz

Announcer / Foley Artist /  Music Direction: Frank Todaro

Created by: Tony Carnevale

 

]]> 48:30 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCThe Improvised 1940s Science Fiction Radio Show!  Starring: Rachel Sherer, Jeff Sherer, Beth White, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood and King Lou Opening Act: Rebecca Vigil with Dan Reitz Announcer / Foley Artist /  Music Direction: Frank Todaro Created by: Tony Carnevale   EPISODE 58: Michael McCarthy ("SNL", "Second City", "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Who's Line is It Anyway?", "Freaks and Geeks") EPISODE 58: Michael McCarthy ("SNL", "Second City", "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Who's Line is It Anyway?", "Freaks and Geeks") Thu, 19 May 2016 21:40:51 +0000 Mark sits down with comedy legend Michael McCarthy in the PIT Attic to talk about Second City, teaching comedy writing, improv as an artform, the benefits of martial arts and the joys of humility. 

 

Sign up for Michael McCarthy's workshop "Extreme SNL" on May 29th from 1-4pm at the PIT. 

https://thepit-nyc.com/class/2016-05-29-extreme-snl

 

PITcast Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark sits down with comedy legend Michael McCarthy in the PIT Attic to talk about Second City, teaching comedy writing, improv as an artform, the benefits of martial arts and the joys of humility. 

 

Sign up for Michael McCarthy's workshop "Extreme SNL" on May 29th from 1-4pm at the PIT. 

https://thepit-nyc.com/class/2016-05-29-extreme-snl

 

PITcast Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 41:13 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with comedy legend Michael McCarthy in the PIT Attic to talk about Second City, teaching comedy writing, improv as an artform, the benefits of martial arts and the joys of humility.    Sign up for Michael McCarthy's workshop "Extreme SNL" on May 29th from 1-4pm at the PIT.  https://thepit-nyc.com/class/2016-05-29-extreme-snl   PITcast Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 57: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay EPISODE 57: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay Tue, 03 May 2016 18:33:08 +0000 Jenn and Jay take to The PIT's Underground Stage for a live recording of the podcast. They are joined by special guests Miss Piggy and John Wayne as well as a very passionate audience member, Braxton. 

Special Guest: David Carl

Produced by: The PITcast

]]> Jenn and Jay take to The PIT's Underground Stage for a live recording of the podcast. They are joined by special guests Miss Piggy and John Wayne as well as a very passionate audience member, Braxton. 

Special Guest: David Carl

Produced by: The PITcast

]]> 47:55 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay take to The PIT's Underground Stage for a live recording of the podcast. They are joined by special guests Miss Piggy and John Wayne as well as a very passionate audience member, Braxton.  Special Guest: David Carl Produced by: The PITcast EPISODE 56: X Plus One EPISODE 56: X Plus One Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 The Improvised 1940s Science Fiction Radio Show
 
featuring:
Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Jeff Scherer, Beth white, Greg Triggs, Michael Sansonia
 
Musical Guest: Greg Triggs
 
Musical Accompaniment by Michael Sansonia
 
Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro
 
Tech by: Christine Pynn
]]> 41:13 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCThe Improvised 1940s Science Fiction Radio Show   featuring: Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Jeff Scherer, Beth white, Greg Triggs, Michael Sansonia   Musical Guest: Greg Triggs   Musical Accompaniment by Michael Sansonia   Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro   Tech by: Christine Pynn EPISODE 55: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay EPISODE 55: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:28:40 +0000 Jenn and Jay sit down with their producer, Mark, on the day of Prince's death to discuss:

- their favorite Prince song
- Lasagna
- Jay on Kelly and Jay
- The Guggenheim and other museums
- Heaven vs. Jamaica
- #buttcheckholes

produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

 

]]> Jenn and Jay sit down with their producer, Mark, on the day of Prince's death to discuss:

- their favorite Prince song - Lasagna - Jay on Kelly and Jay - The Guggenheim and other museums - Heaven vs. Jamaica - #buttcheckholes

produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

 

]]> 42:39 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay sit down with their producer, Mark, on the day of Prince's death to discuss: - their favorite Prince song - Lasagna - Jay on Kelly and Jay - The Guggenheim and other museums - Heaven vs. Jamaica - #buttcheckholes produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast   EPISODE 54: Here's What I Would Say With Jenn and Jay EPISODE 54: Here's What I Would Say With Jenn and Jay Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:39:20 +0000 Jenn and Jay hang out in the attic with their producer, Mark, and talk about auditions you may/may not be good for, Kobe Bryant and what it's like being friends with comedians. 

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Jenn and Jay hang out in the attic with their producer, Mark, and talk about auditions you may/may not be good for, Kobe Bryant and what it's like being friends with comedians. 

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 44:19 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay hang out in the attic with their producer, Mark, and talk about auditions you may/may not be good for, Kobe Bryant and what it's like being friends with comedians.    Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 53: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay (Special Guest, Katie Hartman) EPISODE 53: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay (Special Guest, Katie Hartman) Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:17:03 +0000 Jenn and Jay are joined by the hilarious and talented Katie Hartman in the PIT Attic. They get into topics like: sexism in comedy, what it means to be objectified in comedy and the one Vanessa L. Williams in the room.

 

Produced by: The PITcast

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Jenn and Jay are joined by the hilarious and talented Katie Hartman in the PIT Attic. They get into topics like: sexism in comedy, what it means to be objectified in comedy and the one Vanessa L. Williams in the room.

 

Produced by: The PITcast

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 34:00 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay are joined by the hilarious and talented Katie Hartman in the PIT Attic. They get into topics like: sexism in comedy, what it means to be objectified in comedy and the one Vanessa L. Williams in the room.   Produced by: The PITcast Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 52: Brian McCann ("Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "Totally Biased...", "White Guy Talk Show", "Nikki & Sara Live") EPISODE 52: Brian McCann ("Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "Totally Biased...", "White Guy Talk Show", "Nikki & Sara Live") Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:23:54 +0000 Mark sits down with Brian McCann, former writer of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", producer of "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell", head writer of "Nikki & Sara Live", executive producer of "White Guy Talk Show". They talk about Brian's upcoming show, aptly titled, "Talk. Show.", a completely improvised Talk Show. They also talk about which of his characters were his favorite from "Late Night with Conan", why certain kids' movies from our childhoods don't hold up, how hard it can be to be truly bi-coastal with a family and what is surprisingly impressive about Donny Osmond. 

 

Upcoming Brian McCann shows:

"Talk. Show." (improvised talk show) Saturday, April 9th @ 9pm - The PIT Loft 

"McCann and McCartney" (two-prov) Saturday, April 19th @ 9pm - The PIT Loft. 

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark sits down with Brian McCann, former writer of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", producer of "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell", head writer of "Nikki & Sara Live", executive producer of "White Guy Talk Show". They talk about Brian's upcoming show, aptly titled, "Talk. Show.", a completely improvised Talk Show. They also talk about which of his characters were his favorite from "Late Night with Conan", why certain kids' movies from our childhoods don't hold up, how hard it can be to be truly bi-coastal with a family and what is surprisingly impressive about Donny Osmond. 

 

Upcoming Brian McCann shows:

"Talk. Show." (improvised talk show) Saturday, April 9th @ 9pm - The PIT Loft 

"McCann and McCartney" (two-prov) Saturday, April 19th @ 9pm - The PIT Loft. 

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:09:01 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with Brian McCann, former writer of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", producer of "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell", head writer of "Nikki & Sara Live", executive producer of "White Guy Talk Show". They talk about Brian's upcoming show, aptly titled, "Talk. Show.", a completely improvised Talk Show. They also talk about which of his characters were his favorite from "Late Night with Conan", why certain kids' movies from our childhoods don't hold up, how hard it can be to be truly bi-coastal with a family and what is surprisingly impressive about Donny Osmond.    Upcoming Brian McCann shows: "Talk. Show." (improvised talk show) Saturday, April 9th @ 9pm - The PIT Loft  "McCann and McCartney" (two-prov) Saturday, April 19th @ 9pm - The PIT Loft.    Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 51: X Plus One (March 10th, 2016) EPISODE 51: X Plus One (March 10th, 2016) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:32:03 +0000 Opening act: Evan Kaufman accompanied by Michael Sansonia
 
X Plus One Cast: Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer
 
Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro
 
Created by Tony Carnevale
 
PITcast Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
 
Next Show, THURSDAY, April 7th @ 8pm!
]]> Opening act: Evan Kaufman accompanied by Michael Sansonia   X Plus One Cast: Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer   Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro   Created by Tony Carnevale   PITcast Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun   Next Show, THURSDAY, April 7th @ 8pm!]]> 44:08 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCOpening act: Evan Kaufman accompanied by Michael Sansonia   X Plus One Cast: Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer   Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro   Created by Tony Carnevale   PITcast Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun   Next Show, THURSDAY, April 7th @ 8pm! EPISODE 50: "Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay" EPISODE 50: "Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay" Fri, 01 Apr 2016 23:38:52 +0000 Jenn and Jay meet up in the attic to talk about being overwhelmed, how to use Snapchat, their daily routines and age gaps in dating. 

 

Produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

Theme Song: "Breakdown" Homesick Sun

]]> Jenn and Jay meet up in the attic to talk about being overwhelmed, how to use Snapchat, their daily routines and age gaps in dating. 

 

Produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

Theme Song: "Breakdown" Homesick Sun

]]> 47:56 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay meet up in the attic to talk about being overwhelmed, how to use Snapchat, their daily routines and age gaps in dating.    Produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast Theme Song: "Breakdown" Homesick Sun EPISODE 49: Bruce Jarchow and Nancy McCabe-Kelly ("Been There, Still There", Second City) EPISODE 49: Bruce Jarchow and Nancy McCabe-Kelly ("Been There, Still There", Second City) Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:57:43 +0000 Mark chats with Bruce Jarchow and Nancy McCabe-Kelly ("Second City") about their show this weekend, "Been There, Still There" on The Striker Stage. They talk about being at Second City in the 70s, how "Blues Brothers" changed the way movies were made in Chicago, working with Del Close, Paul Sills, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, and many more names and stories that made Mark drool.

 

Produced by: The PITcast

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark chats with Bruce Jarchow and Nancy McCabe-Kelly ("Second City") about their show this weekend, "Been There, Still There" on The Striker Stage. They talk about being at Second City in the 70s, how "Blues Brothers" changed the way movies were made in Chicago, working with Del Close, Paul Sills, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, and many more names and stories that made Mark drool.

 

Produced by: The PITcast

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 56:50 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark chats with Bruce Jarchow and Nancy McCabe-Kelly ("Second City") about their show this weekend, "Been There, Still There" on The Striker Stage. They talk about being at Second City in the 70s, how "Blues Brothers" changed the way movies were made in Chicago, working with Del Close, Paul Sills, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, and many more names and stories that made Mark drool.   Produced by: The PITcast Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 48: "Here's What I Wold Say with Jenn and Jay" EPISODE 48: "Here's What I Wold Say with Jenn and Jay" Thu, 24 Mar 2016 18:02:14 +0000 Jenn and Jay took Here's What I Would Say to the New York Improv Festival Stage with Special Guest, David Carl. They got "celebrity call-ins" from Bill Clinton, Sylvester Stallone and Miss Piggy.

 

NYCIF Tech: No Future Photography

PITcast Tech / Producer: Mark Stetson

Impressions by: David Carl

]]> Jenn and Jay took Here's What I Would Say to the New York Improv Festival Stage with Special Guest, David Carl. They got "celebrity call-ins" from Bill Clinton, Sylvester Stallone and Miss Piggy.

 

NYCIF Tech: No Future Photography

PITcast Tech / Producer: Mark Stetson

Impressions by: David Carl

]]> 48:55 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay took Here's What I Would Say to the New York Improv Festival Stage with Special Guest, David Carl. They got "celebrity call-ins" from Bill Clinton, Sylvester Stallone and Miss Piggy.   NYCIF Tech: No Future Photography PITcast Tech / Producer: Mark Stetson Impressions by: David Carl EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:01:37 +0000 Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 48:57 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!   Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:01:37 +0000 Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 48:57 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!   Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:01:37 +0000 Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 48:57 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!   Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) EPISODE 47: Patrick McCartney (TV Funhouse, SNL Digital Shorts, Elf, Second City) Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:01:36 +0000 Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!

 

Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 48:57 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with PITizen and Second City Alumn, Patrick McCartney to talk improv, the arc and future improv, New York City Theater scene in 90s, and comic books memories!   Sound Recording by: The Atlantic Transmission Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun Episode 46: Here's What I Would Say With Jenn and Jay: Episode 3 Episode 46: Here's What I Would Say With Jenn and Jay: Episode 3 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:23:22 +0000 Jenn and Jay bring on guest producer, Myka Fox, to discuss topics such as: Loneliness, Nose Herpes, sleep-farting and the acceptable timeframe for a hug.

 

Produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Jenn and Jay bring on guest producer, Myka Fox, to discuss topics such as: Loneliness, Nose Herpes, sleep-farting and the acceptable timeframe for a hug.

 

Produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 59:02 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJenn and Jay bring on guest producer, Myka Fox, to discuss topics such as: Loneliness, Nose Herpes, sleep-farting and the acceptable timeframe for a hug.   Produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 45: X Plus One EPISODE 45: X Plus One Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:44:06 +0000 Opening act: Robin Rothman accompanied by Michael Sansonia
 
X Plus One Cast: Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Beth White
 
Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro
 
Created by Tony Carnevale
]]> Opening act: Robin Rothman accompanied by Michael Sansonia   X Plus One Cast: Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Beth White   Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro   Created by Tony Carnevale]]> 55:55 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCOpening act: Robin Rothman accompanied by Michael Sansonia   X Plus One Cast: Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Beth White   Announcer/Foley Artist/Music Direction: Frank Todaro   Created by Tony Carnevale EPISODE 44: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay (Episode 2) EPISODE 44: Here's What I Would Say with Jenn and Jay (Episode 2) Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:33:24 +0000 Episode 2 of the now-weekly podcast, "Here's What I Would Say With Jenn and Jay" where they host a number of different callers, such as Gary Busey, Nick Nolte and Foghorn Leghorn.

Special Guest: David Carl

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Episode 2 of the now-weekly podcast, "Here's What I Would Say With Jenn and Jay" where they host a number of different callers, such as Gary Busey, Nick Nolte and Foghorn Leghorn.

Special Guest: David Carl

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 58:59 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCEpisode 2 of the now-weekly podcast, "Here's What I Would Say With Jenn and Jay" where they host a number of different callers, such as Gary Busey, Nick Nolte and Foghorn Leghorn. Special Guest: David Carl Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 43: Here's What I Would Say (Jenn Welch and Jay Malsky) EPISODE 43: Here's What I Would Say (Jenn Welch and Jay Malsky) Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:16:14 +0000 The first episode of the Here's What I Would Say podcast on The PITcast network! Jenn and Jay take questions from fans and talk about the status of the world, their friendship and sex. 

 

produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> The first episode of the Here's What I Would Say podcast on The PITcast network! Jenn and Jay take questions from fans and talk about the status of the world, their friendship and sex. 

 

produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 56:34 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCThe first episode of the Here's What I Would Say podcast on The PITcast network! Jenn and Jay take questions from fans and talk about the status of the world, their friendship and sex.    produced by: Mark Stetson and The PITcast   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 42: TEACHER FEATURE - Pete LePage ("Comic Book Club") EPISODE 42: TEACHER FEATURE - Pete LePage ("Comic Book Club") Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000 Pete joins Mark in The PIT Attic to talk about his upcoming SOLO show "A Special Evening with Pete LePage". They talk about their hometown neighborhood spots, the first comic books they ever got and their deep loves of FUNK. Oh...and they talk about improv and teaching improv and all that good stuff too!

 

Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission

"PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Pete joins Mark in The PIT Attic to talk about his upcoming SOLO show "A Special Evening with Pete LePage". They talk about their hometown neighborhood spots, the first comic books they ever got and their deep loves of FUNK. Oh...and they talk about improv and teaching improv and all that good stuff too!

 

Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission

"PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:17:23 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCPete joins Mark in The PIT Attic to talk about his upcoming SOLO show "A Special Evening with Pete LePage". They talk about their hometown neighborhood spots, the first comic books they ever got and their deep loves of FUNK. Oh...and they talk about improv and teaching improv and all that good stuff too!   Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission "PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 41: "X Plus One" - The Improvised 1940s Science Fiction Radio Show EPISODE 41: "X Plus One" - The Improvised 1940s Science Fiction Radio Show Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:47:42 +0000 Attention, earthling! Prepare yourself for X Plus One, the improvised science-fiction radio show straight out of 1940. Recorded live at WXPO studio as we fight bravely against the terrifying scourge of monsters, aliens, and women in the workforce. Get your fix of atomic saucers, ray guns, and metal men when you tune in for X Plus One!

X Plus One's rotating cast includes stars of stage and screen! Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Beth White, and Marshall York!

"X Plus One" Music by: Rebecca Vigil 

Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission

"PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

 

]]> Attention, earthling! Prepare yourself for X Plus One, the improvised science-fiction radio show straight out of 1940. Recorded live at WXPO studio as we fight bravely against the terrifying scourge of monsters, aliens, and women in the workforce. Get your fix of atomic saucers, ray guns, and metal men when you tune in for X Plus One!

X Plus One's rotating cast includes stars of stage and screen! Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Beth White, and Marshall York!

"X Plus One" Music by: Rebecca Vigil 

Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission

"PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

 

]]> 51:33 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCAttention, earthling! Prepare yourself for X Plus One, the improvised science-fiction radio show straight out of 1940. Recorded live at WXPO studio as we fight bravely against the terrifying scourge of monsters, aliens, and women in the workforce. Get your fix of atomic saucers, ray guns, and metal men when you tune in for X Plus One! X Plus One's rotating cast includes stars of stage and screen! Jonathan Desley, Lou Fernandez, Matt Giroveanu, Geoff Grimwood, Jeff Scherer, Rachel Scherer, Beth White, and Marshall York! "X Plus One" Music by: Rebecca Vigil  Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission "PITcast" Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun   EPISODE 40: Marshall York ("Hello", "31/31") EPISODE 40: Marshall York ("Hello", "31/31") Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:44:10 +0000 The multi-talented and silky-voiced Marshall York joins Mark in the PIT Attic to talk about his 31/31 project where he records a new song every day during the month of January. He has done so for the past 6 years. He shares his secrets to discipline, his musical inspirations and why he loves 24-hour improv festivals. 

 

Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

End Song: "Risky Endeavors" by Marshall York

 

]]> The multi-talented and silky-voiced Marshall York joins Mark in the PIT Attic to talk about his 31/31 project where he records a new song every day during the month of January. He has done so for the past 6 years. He shares his secrets to discipline, his musical inspirations and why he loves 24-hour improv festivals. 

 

Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

End Song: "Risky Endeavors" by Marshall York

 

]]> 01:11:05 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCThe multi-talented and silky-voiced Marshall York joins Mark in the PIT Attic to talk about his 31/31 project where he records a new song every day during the month of January. He has done so for the past 6 years. He shares his secrets to discipline, his musical inspirations and why he loves 24-hour improv festivals.    Audio Engineering: The Atlantic Transmission Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun End Song: "Risky Endeavors" by Marshall York   EPISODE 39: Rachel Scherer ("X plus One") EPISODE 39: Rachel Scherer ("X plus One") Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:39:19 +0000 The absolute joy, Rachel Scherer, and Mark hang out in the PIT Attic and talk about her hit show "X plus One", mutual friends and how differently comedy is experienced all over.

 

NYC Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission

Mexico Audio Engineering by Mark's Cellphone

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> The absolute joy, Rachel Scherer, and Mark hang out in the PIT Attic and talk about her hit show "X plus One", mutual friends and how differently comedy is experienced all over.

 

NYC Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission

Mexico Audio Engineering by Mark's Cellphone

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:03:47 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCThe absolute joy, Rachel Scherer, and Mark hang out in the PIT Attic and talk about her hit show "X plus One", mutual friends and how differently comedy is experienced all over.   NYC Audio Engineering by The Atlantic Transmission Mexico Audio Engineering by Mark's Cellphone Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 38: TEACHER FEATURE - Erick Hellwig ("Family Haircut", PIT teacher) EPISODE 38: TEACHER FEATURE - Erick Hellwig ("Family Haircut", PIT teacher) Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:42:23 +0000 Erick joins Mark in the PIT attic to breakdown what he loves about improv, what he imparts on his students and how improv has changed his life for the better.

 

Audio by: The Atlantic Transmission

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Erick joins Mark in the PIT attic to breakdown what he loves about improv, what he imparts on his students and how improv has changed his life for the better.

 

Audio by: The Atlantic Transmission

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 14:36 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCErick joins Mark in the PIT attic to breakdown what he loves about improv, what he imparts on his students and how improv has changed his life for the better.   Audio by: The Atlantic Transmission   Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 37: Which Fest Next? (#tbt from SoloCom Festival) EPISODE 37: Which Fest Next? (#tbt from SoloCom Festival) Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:25:42 +0000 Join moderator Peter Michael Marino (Edinburgh Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Hollywood Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Philly Fringe) and his experienced panel of festival­performers for a one­hour glimpse into the world of arts festivals so you can aim for the right one for your show. 

Panelists include:
Harmon Leon, David Carl, Leila Ben­Abdallah, Les Kurkendaal, Christian Kelty, Michole Biancosino, Lucas Brooks, Wanda Carroll and Jon Bennett.

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Join moderator Peter Michael Marino (Edinburgh Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Hollywood Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Philly Fringe) and his experienced panel of festival­performers for a one­hour glimpse into the world of arts festivals so you can aim for the right one for your show. Panelists include:Harmon Leon, David Carl, Leila Ben­Abdallah, Les Kurkendaal, Christian Kelty, Michole Biancosino, Lucas Brooks, Wanda Carroll and Jon Bennett.

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:17:28 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCJoin moderator Peter Michael Marino (Edinburgh Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Hollywood Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Philly Fringe) and his experienced panel of festival­performers for a one­hour glimpse into the world of arts festivals so you can aim for the right one for your show.  Panelists include: Harmon Leon, David Carl, Leila Ben­Abdallah, Les Kurkendaal, Christian Kelty, Michole Biancosino, Lucas Brooks, Wanda Carroll and Jon Bennett.   Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 36: Nick Vatterott (Comedy Central Half-Hour Special, "Mash-Up", "For Amusement Only") EPISODE 36: Nick Vatterott (Comedy Central Half-Hour Special, "Mash-Up", "For Amusement Only") Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:29:38 +0000 Mark and Nick go deep about racial issues, doing Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and pre-life hacks. 

 

Audio Services provided by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark and Nick go deep about racial issues, doing Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and pre-life hacks. 

 

Audio Services provided by: The Atlantic Transmission

Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:11:56 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark and Nick go deep about racial issues, doing Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and pre-life hacks.    Audio Services provided by: The Atlantic Transmission Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 35: Chelsea White ("Girl Code", "TRL", "VH1 Big Morning Buzz Live" EPISODE 35: Chelsea White ("Girl Code", "TRL", "VH1 Big Morning Buzz Live" Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:08:42 +0000 Chelsea and Mark delve deep into Chelsea's work on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live", how she got "TRL" and what she did with Ralph Macchio's banana...

 

Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Chelsea and Mark delve deep into Chelsea's work on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live", how she got "TRL" and what she did with Ralph Macchio's banana...

 

Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 59:20 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCChelsea and Mark delve deep into Chelsea's work on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live", how she got "TRL" and what she did with Ralph Macchio's banana...   Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 34: Caseen Gaines (author, "We Don't Need Roads: The Making of Back to the Future" EPISODE 34: Caseen Gaines (author, "We Don't Need Roads: The Making of Back to the Future" Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:32:15 +0000 Mark and Caseen Gaines, author of "We Don't Need Roads: The Making of Back to the Future" and "Inside Pee-Wee's Playhouse", talk about the history of and the phenomenons that are BACK TO THE FUTURE and PEE-WEE HERMAN. They also riff on White Manna and what makes an on-point Pee-Wee Herman laugh. 

Special Song Credit: "White Manna" by Winter is Coming

Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark and Caseen Gaines, author of "We Don't Need Roads: The Making of Back to the Future" and "Inside Pee-Wee's Playhouse", talk about the history of and the phenomenons that are BACK TO THE FUTURE and PEE-WEE HERMAN. They also riff on White Manna and what makes an on-point Pee-Wee Herman laugh. 

Special Song Credit: "White Manna" by Winter is Coming

Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 51:35 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark and Caseen Gaines, author of "We Don't Need Roads: The Making of Back to the Future" and "Inside Pee-Wee's Playhouse", talk about the history of and the phenomenons that are BACK TO THE FUTURE and PEE-WEE HERMAN. They also riff on White Manna and what makes an on-point Pee-Wee Herman laugh.  Special Song Credit: "White Manna" by Winter is Coming Audio Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 33: Peter Michael Marino ("Solocom", "Seeking the Exit", "Late with Lance") EPISODE 33: Peter Michael Marino ("Solocom", "Seeking the Exit", "Late with Lance") Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:14:02 +0000 Peter Michael Marino takes Mark through the beginnings of SOLOCOM, his love of the Edinburgh Fringe and his journey as a Solo performer. 

SOLOCOM is November 20th - 22nd at The Peoples Improv Theater

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Peter Michael Marino takes Mark through the beginnings of SOLOCOM, his love of the Edinburgh Fringe and his journey as a Solo performer. 

SOLOCOM is November 20th - 22nd at The Peoples Improv Theater

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 59:02 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCPeter Michael Marino takes Mark through the beginnings of SOLOCOM, his love of the Edinburgh Fringe and his journey as a Solo performer.  SOLOCOM is November 20th - 22nd at The Peoples Improv Theater   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 32 - Jeff Solomon ("Elephant Larry") EPISODE 32 - Jeff Solomon ("Elephant Larry") Thu, 15 Oct 2015 21:11:58 +0000 Mark meets up with Jeff Solomon, from "Elephant Larry", in the PIT Striker dressing room where Jeff breaks down the history of Elephant Larry, where the name comes from and what it's like to work with John Landis, director of "Blues Brothers", "Coming to America", "Three Amigos", etc.

 

Sound by: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark meets up with Jeff Solomon, from "Elephant Larry", in the PIT Striker dressing room where Jeff breaks down the history of Elephant Larry, where the name comes from and what it's like to work with John Landis, director of "Blues Brothers", "Coming to America", "Three Amigos", etc.

 

Sound by: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:02:31 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark meets up with Jeff Solomon, from "Elephant Larry", in the PIT Striker dressing room where Jeff breaks down the history of Elephant Larry, where the name comes from and what it's like to work with John Landis, director of "Blues Brothers", "Coming to America", "Three Amigos", etc.   Sound by: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 31 - NIKKI PLYEM (The PIT, Super Free Monday Team "The Future") EPISODE 31 - NIKKI PLYEM (The PIT, Super Free Monday Team "The Future") Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:18:55 +0000 Mark and Nikki meet up in one of the Striker green rooms to talk about Super Free Mondays, podcasts, making a house team and farts (insert fart joke here).

 

Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark and Nikki meet up in one of the Striker green rooms to talk about Super Free Mondays, podcasts, making a house team and farts (insert fart joke here).

 

Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:00:03 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark and Nikki meet up in one of the Striker green rooms to talk about Super Free Mondays, podcasts, making a house team and farts (insert fart joke here).   Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 30 - Zhubin Parang (Head Writer, "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah") EPISODE 30 - Zhubin Parang (Head Writer, "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah") Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:30:48 +0000 Back in 2013, Mark and Iliana Inocencio (then co-host of The PITcast) sat down with Daily Show writer Zhubin Parang to hear about what it takes to be a Daily Show writer and a successful comedian in NYC. Since then, Zhubin has become the Head Writer for The Daily Show!

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Back in 2013, Mark and Iliana Inocencio (then co-host of The PITcast) sat down with Daily Show writer Zhubin Parang to hear about what it takes to be a Daily Show writer and a successful comedian in NYC. Since then, Zhubin has become the Head Writer for The Daily Show!

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:04:51 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCBack in 2013, Mark and Iliana Inocencio (then co-host of The PITcast) sat down with Daily Show writer Zhubin Parang to hear about what it takes to be a Daily Show writer and a successful comedian in NYC. Since then, Zhubin has become the Head Writer for The Daily Show!   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 29 - JW Crump - Part 2 EPISODE 29 - JW Crump - Part 2 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:52:38 +0000 Mark and JW continue their converstation by discussing JW's other show, Gas Station Horror, his relationship with improv and sketch writing and producing. Mark gets both JWs name (what JW stands for) and where JW is from totally wrong!

 

Theme: "Breakdown" by Homsick Sun

]]> Mark and JW continue their converstation by discussing JW's other show, Gas Station Horror, his relationship with improv and sketch writing and producing. Mark gets both JWs name (what JW stands for) and where JW is from totally wrong!

 

Theme: "Breakdown" by Homsick Sun

]]> 41:31 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark and JW continue their converstation by discussing JW's other show, Gas Station Horror, his relationship with improv and sketch writing and producing. Mark gets both JWs name (what JW stands for) and where JW is from totally wrong!   Theme: "Breakdown" by Homsick Sun Episode 28 - Mehdi Barakchian Episode 28 - Mehdi Barakchian Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:58:25 +0000 Mark and Mehdi finally get to talking about Bunch Night and Mehdi and Jamie's big show at Caroline's on Broadway on Sept 10th at 9:30pm. 

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark and Mehdi finally get to talking about Bunch Night and Mehdi and Jamie's big show at Caroline's on Broadway on Sept 10th at 9:30pm. 

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 45:14 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark and Mehdi finally get to talking about Bunch Night and Mehdi and Jamie's big show at Caroline's on Broadway on Sept 10th at 9:30pm.    Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 27 - Mehdi Barakchian - Episode 1 EPISODE 27 - Mehdi Barakchian - Episode 1 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Intending to talk about Brunch Night, these two knuckleheads spend the better part of the episode talking about the ridiculousness of video production and Burning Man. 

Tune in next week to hear all about Brunch Night and their epic show at Caroline's on Broadway on September 10th. 

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Intending to talk about Brunch Night, these two knuckleheads spend the better part of the episode talking about the ridiculousness of video production and Burning Man. 

Tune in next week to hear all about Brunch Night and their epic show at Caroline's on Broadway on September 10th. 

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 21:31 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCIntending to talk about Brunch Night, these two knuckleheads spend the better part of the episode talking about the ridiculousness of video production and Burning Man.  Tune in next week to hear all about Brunch Night and their epic show at Caroline's on Broadway on September 10th.    Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 26 - Christine Liz Pynn EPISODE 26 - Christine Liz Pynn Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:46:07 +0000 Christine Liz Pynn is the silent hero of many of the shows she works on. The comedy world does not often recognize those that work behind the scenes and make sure the lights go on when they are supposed to. And the sound cues hit at the right time. No one is better at this than Christine Liz Pynn. We talk about how she has found a way to be a very real presence in the shows she techs and how she has found a way to make a living doing theater. 

 

Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Christine Liz Pynn is the silent hero of many of the shows she works on. The comedy world does not often recognize those that work behind the scenes and make sure the lights go on when they are supposed to. And the sound cues hit at the right time. No one is better at this than Christine Liz Pynn. We talk about how she has found a way to be a very real presence in the shows she techs and how she has found a way to make a living doing theater. 

 

Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 01:09:31 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCChristine Liz Pynn is the silent hero of many of the shows she works on. The comedy world does not often recognize those that work behind the scenes and make sure the lights go on when they are supposed to. And the sound cues hit at the right time. No one is better at this than Christine Liz Pynn. We talk about how she has found a way to be a very real presence in the shows she techs and how she has found a way to make a living doing theater.    Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun Episode 25 - Chris Roberti - Epsiode 2 Episode 25 - Chris Roberti - Epsiode 2 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:18:26 +0000 Mark gets existential after watching a meteor shower in Cape Cod. Mark and Chris talk about his creative process, "High Maintenance" and Chris's production company, "Bankrukt".

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark gets existential after watching a meteor shower in Cape Cod. Mark and Chris talk about his creative process, "High Maintenance" and Chris's production company, "Bankrukt".

 

Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 26:01 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark gets existential after watching a meteor shower in Cape Cod. Mark and Chris talk about his creative process, "High Maintenance" and Chris's production company, "Bankrukt".   Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 24 - JW Crump EPISODE 24 - JW Crump Fri, 07 Aug 2015 16:12:12 +0000 Mark and JW meet up at The PIT and discuss the Ins & Outs of sketch writing, alter-egos and JWs monthyl show, "Sktch Shw" that goes up August 8th at The PIT.

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> Mark and JW meet up at The PIT and discuss the Ins & Outs of sketch writing, alter-egos and JWs monthyl show, "Sktch Shw" that goes up August 8th at The PIT.

 

Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun

]]> 34:35 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark and JW meet up at The PIT and discuss the Ins & Outs of sketch writing, alter-egos and JWs monthyl show, "Sktch Shw" that goes up August 8th at The PIT.   Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun EPISODE 23 - ALI FARAHNAKIAN: EPISODE 2 EPISODE 23 - ALI FARAHNAKIAN: EPISODE 2 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:41:11 +0000 Part 2 of Mark's interview with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian. Where Ali takes about the dreams that took him to New York, getting hired by and then leaving SNL and what his current dreams are for The PIT and for himself. 

]]> Part 2 of Mark's interview with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian. Where Ali takes about the dreams that took him to New York, getting hired by and then leaving SNL and what his current dreams are for The PIT and for himself. 

]]> 33:04 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCPart 2 of Mark's interview with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian. Where Ali takes about the dreams that took him to New York, getting hired by and then leaving SNL and what his current dreams are for The PIT and for himself.  EPISODE 22 - ALI FARAHNAKIAN: EPISODE 1 EPISODE 22 - ALI FARAHNAKIAN: EPISODE 1 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:41:09 +0000 Mark sits down (well, Ali chose to lie down) with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian, at Simple Studios. Ali breaks down the inception of The PIT, where it is now, where it has come and his legendary solo show, "Word of Mouth". 

Tune in next week for Episode 2 - where he talks about working on SNL, how it was pivital to his realizing his destiny and what his dreams are for The PIT and himself.

]]> Mark sits down (well, Ali chose to lie down) with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian, at Simple Studios. Ali breaks down the inception of The PIT, where it is now, where it has come and his legendary solo show, "Word of Mouth". 

Tune in next week for Episode 2 - where he talks about working on SNL, how it was pivital to his realizing his destiny and what his dreams are for The PIT and himself.

]]> 27:17 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down (well, Ali chose to lie down) with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian, at Simple Studios. Ali breaks down the inception of The PIT, where it is now, where it has come and his legendary solo show, "Word of Mouth".  Tune in next week for Episode 2 - where he talks about working on SNL, how it was pivital to his realizing his destiny and what his dreams are for The PIT and himself. Episode 21 - Chris Roberti Episode 21 - Chris Roberti Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:08:23 +0000

In our first episode back, Mark sits down with PIT veteran Chris Roberti up in the PIT attic. They discuss Chris’s beginnings in improv, his life as an artist and his new one-man show, “Chris Roberti: A Cult of Relentless Positivity”, playing this week, July 14-17, in The Underground.

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In our first episode back, Mark sits down with PIT veteran Chris Roberti up in the PIT attic. They discuss Chris’s beginnings in improv, his life as an artist and his new one-man show, “Chris Roberti: A Cult of Relentless Positivity”, playing this week, July 14-17, in The Underground.

]]> 58:57 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYC0 0 1 41 239 Georges Briard Productions, LLC 1 1 279 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} In our first episode back, Mark sits down with PIT veteran Chris Roberti up in the PIT attic. They discuss Chris’s beginnings in improv, his life as an artist and his new one-man show, “Chris Roberti: A Cult of Relentless Positivity”, playing this week, July 14-17, in The Underground. PITcast SPECIAL: The Annoyance Theater in NYC - Philip Markle with Bob Kulhan PITcast SPECIAL: The Annoyance Theater in NYC - Philip Markle with Bob Kulhan Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:38:42 +0000 Mark sits down with Philip Markle (NY Director of Education, "The Annoyance") and Bob Kulhan in Brooklyn where the Chicago-based Annoyance Theater has just landed! They talk about the history of the Annoyance, the future and dreams of the Annoyance Theater in Brooklyn, The NYC Improv Festival at The PIT and, of course, Flash Gordon!

NYC Improv Festival March 19th - 23rd @ The PIT!
PITcast Theme - "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
]]> Mark sits down with Philip Markle (NY Director of Education, "The Annoyance") and Bob Kulhan in Brooklyn where the Chicago-based Annoyance Theater has just landed! They talk about the history of the Annoyance, the future and dreams of the Annoyance Theater in Brooklyn, The NYC Improv Festival at The PIT and, of course, Flash Gordon!

NYC Improv Festival March 19th - 23rd @ The PIT! PITcast Theme - "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun]]> 53:08 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with Philip Markle (NY Director of Education, "The Annoyance") and Bob Kulhan in Brooklyn where the Chicago-based Annoyance Theater has just landed! They talk about the history of the Annoyance, the future and dreams of the Annoyance Theater in Brooklyn, The NYC Improv Festival at The PIT and, of course, Flash Gordon! NYC Improv Festival March 19th - 23rd @ The PIT! PITcast Theme - "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun MONTH OF PODCASTS, Ep. 1: We Hate Movies MONTH OF PODCASTS, Ep. 1: We Hate Movies Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:44:06 +0000 Mark meets up with Andrew Jupin and Eric Szyzka of We Hate Movies at Simple Studios where they break down The Polar Vortex, the origins of We Hate Movies, and the art of podcasting.

You can find them on iTunes or…:
web - www.whmpodcast.com
twitter - @WHMPodcast
facebook - www.facebook.com/WeHateMovies
PITcast Intro: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
]]> Mark meets up with Andrew Jupin and Eric Szyzka of We Hate Movies at Simple Studios where they break down The Polar Vortex, the origins of We Hate Movies, and the art of podcasting.

You can find them on iTunes or…: web - www.whmpodcast.com twitter - @WHMPodcast facebook - www.facebook.com/WeHateMovies PITcast Intro: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun]]> 01:07:11 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark meets up with Andrew Jupin and Eric Szyzka of We Hate Movies at Simple Studios where they break down The Polar Vortex, the origins of We Hate Movies, and the art of podcasting. You can find them on iTunes or…: web - www.whmpodcast.com twitter - @WHMPodcast facebook - www.facebook.com/WeHateMovies PITcast Intro: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 4: Nathan and Joe Show (formerly Project: Projekt) MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 4: Nathan and Joe Show (formerly Project: Projekt) Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:28:04 +0000 Mark visits Nathan Phillips and Joe Schiappa at their We Work Space down by Wall Street. We discuss the artsy fartsy artform that is improv, homemade Passover Haggadahs, and Morrissey (love em or hate em). 

PITcast Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
]]> Mark visits Nathan Phillips and Joe Schiappa at their We Work Space down by Wall Street. We discuss the artsy fartsy artform that is improv, homemade Passover Haggadahs, and Morrissey (love em or hate em).

PITcast Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun]]> 50:10 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark visits Nathan Phillips and Joe Schiappa at their We Work Space down by Wall Street. We discuss the artsy fartsy artform that is improv, homemade Passover Haggadahs, and Morrissey (love em or hate em).  PITcast Theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 3: Squirm and Germ MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 3: Squirm and Germ Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:40:07 +0000 Hanging out in the newly renovated PIT loft with Squirm and Germ (Tim Girrbach and Rodney Umble) where we talk about No Doubt, Forensics, and growing up Mennonite in Lancaster, PA!


Stay tuned til the end of the Episode to hear their hit single, "Pregnant in the Club"!

PITcast theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
]]> Hanging out in the newly renovated PIT loft with Squirm and Germ (Tim Girrbach and Rodney Umble) where we talk about No Doubt, Forensics, and growing up Mennonite in Lancaster, PA!

Stay tuned til the end of the Episode to hear their hit single, "Pregnant in the Club"! PITcast theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun]]> 01:02:36 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCHanging out in the newly renovated PIT loft with Squirm and Germ (Tim Girrbach and Rodney Umble) where we talk about No Doubt, Forensics, and growing up Mennonite in Lancaster, PA! Stay tuned til the end of the Episode to hear their hit single, "Pregnant in the Club"! PITcast theme: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 2: Stone and Stone MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 2: Stone and Stone Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:23:57 +0000 Stone and Stone's parents buy Mark dinner at a diner as the duo discusses their stint on Last Comic Standing, Burning Man, and Rita…


(apologies for any mic malfunction in the intro and outtro)
]]> Stone and Stone's parents buy Mark dinner at a diner as the duo discusses their stint on Last Comic Standing, Burning Man, and Rita…

(apologies for any mic malfunction in the intro and outtro)]]> 01:26:29 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCStone and Stone's parents buy Mark dinner at a diner as the duo discusses their stint on Last Comic Standing, Burning Man, and Rita… (apologies for any mic malfunction in the intro and outtro) MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 1: Dave and Ethan MONTH OF DUOS, Ep. 1: Dave and Ethan Sat, 08 Feb 2014 03:11:36 +0000 Mark sits down with comedy duo Dave and Ethan at Dave's West Village Apartment as they discuss their friendship, how they became Dating Coaches, and, finally, how they wrote their own song for The Tonight Show. 

]]> Mark sits down with comedy duo Dave and Ethan at Dave's West Village Apartment as they discuss their friendship, how they became Dating Coaches, and, finally, how they wrote their own song for The Tonight Show.

]]> 01:08:58 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with comedy duo Dave and Ethan at Dave's West Village Apartment as they discuss their friendship, how they became Dating Coaches, and, finally, how they wrote their own song for The Tonight Show.  Kevin Allison (The State, Risk!) Kevin Allison (The State, Risk!) Thu, 23 Jan 2014 18:13:05 +0000 We sit down with Kevin Allison and discuss storytelling, The State, and getting Risky as an artist. 

]]> We sit down with Kevin Allison and discuss storytelling, The State, and getting Risky as an artist.

]]> 57:28 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCWe sit down with Kevin Allison and discuss storytelling, The State, and getting Risky as an artist.  REPOST: Doppleganger (with Sasheer Zamata, Nicole Byer and Keisha Zollar) REPOST: Doppleganger (with Sasheer Zamata, Nicole Byer and Keisha Zollar) Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:16:04 +0000 The PITcast is BACK! 

In celebration of Sasheer Zamata getting cast on SNL, Keisha Zollar on Orange is the New Black, and Nicole Byer on Girl Code / Birthday Boys we are reposting this killer episode of The PITcast! The ladies of Doppleganger! Enjoy…again!
]]> The PITcast is BACK!

In celebration of Sasheer Zamata getting cast on SNL, Keisha Zollar on Orange is the New Black, and Nicole Byer on Girl Code / Birthday Boys we are reposting this killer episode of The PITcast! The ladies of Doppleganger! Enjoy…again!]]> false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC) Drunken Thanksgiving with Drunk Girls in Heels! Drunken Thanksgiving with Drunk Girls in Heels! Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:23:18 +0000 Mark sits down with the Drunk Girls in Heels after their first LIVE show at The PIT. They talk about sex, money, drunk hookups, feminism, sexism in the comedy world, and of course, how the Drunk Girls got together. They are joined by special guests: Hot Mess Moves and Jermaine Fowler. 


Drunk Girls next two LIVE shows are:
Dec. 5th @ 11pm
Dec. 19th @ 11pm
]]> Mark sits down with the Drunk Girls in Heels after their first LIVE show at The PIT. They talk about sex, money, drunk hookups, feminism, sexism in the comedy world, and of course, how the Drunk Girls got together. They are joined by special guests: Hot Mess Moves and Jermaine Fowler.

Drunk Girls next two LIVE shows are: Dec. 5th @ 11pm Dec. 19th @ 11pm]]> 56:10 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCMark sits down with the Drunk Girls in Heels after their first LIVE show at The PIT. They talk about sex, money, drunk hookups, feminism, sexism in the comedy world, and of course, how the Drunk Girls got together. They are joined by special guests: Hot Mess Moves and Jermaine Fowler.  Drunk Girls next two LIVE shows are: Dec. 5th @ 11pm Dec. 19th @ 11pm Sheldon Patinkin (Original Member of The Second City) Sheldon Patinkin (Original Member of The Second City) Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:55:59 +0000 Sheldon Patinkin has been a part of and/or helped build some of the most influential theatrical and comedic institutions in Chicago and of our time: Compass Players, The Second City, SCTV, Steppenwolf, and more! Including…Columbia College Chicago's dynamic theater program where he was Chair of the Department for more than 25 years (and where Mark went to theatre school). Hear him talk about the evolution of The Second City, living with John Candy, and how he saved Del Close from getting devoured by the Spider King!


]]> Sheldon Patinkin has been a part of and/or helped build some of the most influential theatrical and comedic institutions in Chicago and of our time: Compass Players, The Second City, SCTV, Steppenwolf, and more! Including…Columbia College Chicago's dynamic theater program where he was Chair of the Department for more than 25 years (and where Mark went to theatre school). Hear him talk about the evolution of The Second City, living with John Candy, and how he saved Del Close from getting devoured by the Spider King!

]]> 01:18:23 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCSheldon Patinkin has been a part of and/or helped build some of the most influential theatrical and comedic institutions in Chicago and of our time: Compass Players, The Second City, SCTV, Steppenwolf, and more! Including…Columbia College Chicago's dynamic theater program where he was Chair of the Department for more than 25 years (and where Mark went to theatre school). Hear him talk about the evolution of The Second City, living with John Candy, and how he saved Del Close from getting devoured by the Spider King! Lady Parts host, Carly Ann Filbin has a sexy lady part…her BRAIN Lady Parts host, Carly Ann Filbin has a sexy lady part…her BRAIN Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:23:26 +0000 You ready the title, right? You heard it here first, Carly Ann has a great brain and she shares what's in it with Illy. Carly and Illy gab about ladies in comedy, Carly's new show at The PIT, Lady Parts as well as her new foray into vlogging. Listening to Illy and Carly talk to each other is listening to a lot of opinions and theories about a lot of things, but they're definitely ones worth listening to. 

This November, Illy also wants you to give thanks by donating to both, www.redcross.org to support those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines, and to The PIT's Movember team to raise awareness for men's health. In between all that giving you'll be doing, make sure to enjoy some laughs by checking out Carly's vlogs at www.youtube.com/user/CarlyAnnHasFun 
Enjoy!
]]> You ready the title, right? You heard it here first, Carly Ann has a great brain and she shares what's in it with Illy. Carly and Illy gab about ladies in comedy, Carly's new show at The PIT, Lady Parts as well as her new foray into vlogging. Listening to Illy and Carly talk to each other is listening to a lot of opinions and theories about a lot of things, but they're definitely ones worth listening to.

This November, Illy also wants you to give thanks by donating to both, www.redcross.org to support those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines, and to The PIT's Movember team to raise awareness for men's health. In between all that giving you'll be doing, make sure to enjoy some laughs by checking out Carly's vlogs at www.youtube.com/user/CarlyAnnHasFun Enjoy!]]> 44:56 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCYou ready the title, right? You heard it here first, Carly Ann has a great brain and she shares what's in it with Illy. Carly and Illy gab about ladies in comedy, Carly's new show at The PIT, Lady Parts as well as her new foray into vlogging. Listening to Illy and Carly talk to each other is listening to a lot of opinions and theories about a lot of things, but they're definitely ones worth listening to.  This November, Illy also wants you to give thanks by donating to both, www.redcross.org to support those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines, and to The PIT's Movember team to raise awareness for men's health. In between all that giving you'll be doing, make sure to enjoy some laughs by checking out Carly's vlogs at www.youtube.com/user/CarlyAnnHasFun  Enjoy! Adam Hamway Adam Hamway Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:35:18 +0000 Character and Impression Artist Adam Hamway talks to us about being a semi-Finalist in the Andy Kaufman awards, motivation, and following your passions.

]]> Character and Impression Artist Adam Hamway talks to us about being a semi-Finalist in the Andy Kaufman awards, motivation, and following your passions.

]]> 53:52 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCCharacter and Impression Artist Adam Hamway talks to us about being a semi-Finalist in the Andy Kaufman awards, motivation, and following your passions. Green Room of Horror with R.L. Stine and Welcome to Hell Green Room of Horror with R.L. Stine and Welcome to Hell Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:56:27 +0000 We got to share a pitcher of water with R.L. Stine and talk Halloween Music with the creators of "Welcome to Hell" with a show at 9:30pm on Hallowween!

]]> We got to share a pitcher of water with R.L. Stine and talk Halloween Music with the creators of "Welcome to Hell" with a show at 9:30pm on Hallowween!

]]> 01:24:50 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCWe got to share a pitcher of water with R.L. Stine and talk Halloween Music with the creators of "Welcome to Hell" with a show at 9:30pm on Hallowween! Anna Roisman and Katie Haller: You Probably Think This PITCast is about Them…It is! Anna Roisman and Katie Haller: You Probably Think This PITCast is about Them…It is! Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:17:47 +0000 Illy sits down with two awesome hilarious ladies in comedy, Anna Roisman and Katie Haller. They discuss their popular monthly show at The PIT, "You Probably Think This Song is About You," and how each of them got into comedy and beyond. This episode is like sitting down with some of your DTE (Down to Earth) lady friends who happen to be funny. It was a joy!



]]> Illy sits down with two awesome hilarious ladies in comedy, Anna Roisman and Katie Haller. They discuss their popular monthly show at The PIT, "You Probably Think This Song is About You," and how each of them got into comedy and beyond. This episode is like sitting down with some of your DTE (Down to Earth) lady friends who happen to be funny. It was a joy!

]]> 48:46 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCIlly sits down with two awesome hilarious ladies in comedy, Anna Roisman and Katie Haller. They discuss their popular monthly show at The PIT, "You Probably Think This Song is About You," and how each of them got into comedy and beyond. This episode is like sitting down with some of your DTE (Down to Earth) lady friends who happen to be funny. It was a joy! Greg Kotis Greg Kotis Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:55:30 +0000 Greg talks about his new show "Give the People What They Want" going up at The PIT. He also goes into detail about his writing process including his hit musical, "Urinetown". 

]]> Greg talks about his new show "Give the People What They Want" going up at The PIT. He also goes into detail about his writing process including his hit musical, "Urinetown".

]]> false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC) TJ & Dave TJ & Dave Fri, 11 Oct 2013 06:36:38 +0000 TJ & Dave talk about their process, their outlook on their work and not letting outside influences get in the way of your craft.

]]> TJ & Dave talk about their process, their outlook on their work and not letting outside influences get in the way of your craft.

]]> 22:31 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCTJ & Dave talk about their process, their outlook on their work and not letting outside influences get in the way of your craft. Susan Messing Susan Messing Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:01:05 +0000 Queen of Improv, Susan Messing, talks about The Annoyance, Relaxing Your Crack and the Millburn Deli. 

]]> Queen of Improv, Susan Messing, talks about The Annoyance, Relaxing Your Crack and the Millburn Deli.

]]> 01:17:22 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCQueen of Improv, Susan Messing, talks about The Annoyance, Relaxing Your Crack and the Millburn Deli.  Zhubin Parang - (The Daily Show, The Scene) Zhubin Parang - (The Daily Show, The Scene) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:52:16 +0000 Zhubin Parang talks about the ever-changing New York Improv Scene, working with Jon Stewart, and doing exactly what he wants to be doing.

]]> Zhubin Parang talks about the ever-changing New York Improv Scene, working with Jon Stewart, and doing exactly what he wants to be doing.

]]> 01:04:46 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCZhubin Parang talks about the ever-changing New York Improv Scene, working with Jon Stewart, and doing exactly what he wants to be doing. Chris Griggs - "Pieces of Memphis" Chris Griggs - "Pieces of Memphis" Fri, 20 Sep 2013 05:53:50 +0000 Chris Griggs talks about his upcoming show, "Pieces of Memphis," coming up this Saturday, September 21st at 9:30pm.  We talk about the highs and lows of stand-up, the history of The PIT, and Bible Quiz Competitions.


]]> Chris Griggs talks about his upcoming show, "Pieces of Memphis," coming up this Saturday, September 21st at 9:30pm. We talk about the highs and lows of stand-up, the history of The PIT, and Bible Quiz Competitions.

]]> 36:03 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCChris Griggs talks about his upcoming show, "Pieces of Memphis," coming up this Saturday, September 21st at 9:30pm.  We talk about the highs and lows of stand-up, the history of The PIT, and Bible Quiz Competitions. National Scandal: The PIT Sketch House Team Who Are The Cool Kids You Wish You Could've Hung Out With In High School National Scandal: The PIT Sketch House Team Who Are The Cool Kids You Wish You Could've Hung Out With In High School Fri, 13 Sep 2013 05:21:26 +0000 Iliana sits down with the very talented and hilarious PIT Sketch House Team, National Scandal. They talk about about a lot of things from: famous McCarthys, to their new brew, National ScandALE, to getting through weird awkward segues, to more important things like what it's like to collaborate and write together as a comedy sketch team. More importantly, amidst all this fun chatter, Iliana gets a private performance of some of the team's favorite sketches and YOU get to listen to them without even paying to see them perform live and in person. Lucky you, lucky listener. But you should definitely check them out at their upcoming show at The People's Improv Theater Mainstage on Tuesday, September 17th at 8PM. 


Find them on Facebook: National Scandal 
Find them on tumblr: nationalscandal.tumblr.com 
Tweet at them: @NationalScandal 
Dream of them: when you sleep at night

[...]]]> Iliana sits down with the very talented and hilarious PIT Sketch House Team, National Scandal. They talk about about a lot of things from: famous McCarthys, to their new brew, National ScandALE, to getting through weird awkward segues, to more important things like what it's like to collaborate and write together as a comedy sketch team. More importantly, amidst all this fun chatter, Iliana gets a private performance of some of the team's favorite sketches and YOU get to listen to them without even paying to see them perform live and in person. Lucky you, lucky listener. But you should definitely check them out at their upcoming show at The People's Improv Theater Mainstage on Tuesday, September 17th at 8PM.

Find them on Facebook: National Scandal Find them on tumblr: nationalscandal.tumblr.com Tweet at them: @NationalScandal Dream of them: when you sleep at night [...]]]> 01:32:52 false full pitcastshow@gmail.com (Peoples Improv Theater - NYC)Peoples Improv Theater - NYCIliana sits down with the very talented and hilarious PIT Sketch House Team, National Scandal. They talk about about a lot of things from: famous McCarthys, to their new brew, National ScandALE, to getting through weird awkward segues, to more important things like what it's like to collaborate and write together as a comedy sketch team. More importantly, amidst all this fun chatter, Iliana gets a private performance of some of the team's favorite sketches and YOU get to listen to them without even paying to see them perform live and in person. Lucky you, lucky listener. But you should definitely check them out at their upcoming show at The People's Improv Theater Mainstage on Tuesday, September 17th at 8PM.  Find them on Facebook: National Scandal  Find them on tumblr: nationalscandal.tumblr.com  Tweet at them: @NationalScandal  Dream of them: when you sleep at night [...]