Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

Alec Shea
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Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@alecsheaimprov) and a guest host read and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes Alec, and very cool, funny, awesome special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

  1. "Your Bodily Fluids Add To The Thrill" Temecula, Pools, and Hot Air

    3 DAYS AGO

    "Your Bodily Fluids Add To The Thrill" Temecula, Pools, and Hot Air

    In this episode, Alec and guest host Joe Bill discuss an emergency hot air balloon landing in a Temecula backyard. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and ‪@joebillimprov Joe Bill is an OG Chicago improv legend and neuroscience nerd. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joebillimprov/ Website: https://www.integratedimprovisation.com/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

    16 min
  2. "A Fridge Full Of Sand" Modern Art, Pigeons and Human Meat Restaurants

    30 APR

    "A Fridge Full Of Sand" Modern Art, Pigeons and Human Meat Restaurants

    In this episode, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the sausage art exhibition in the Belgian city of Bruges’s Biekorf centre, that was eaten by its visitors. They also discuss Amazing Digital Circus, and pigeon Matroska dolls. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva Lara Schmidt is a German voice actor, social media manager and improviser based in Munich! Follow her on Instagram: laraschmidtva Website: https://lara-schmidt-va.de/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

    46 min
  3. "Don't Break The Spaghetti" Criminals, Black Lung, and Furbies

    23 APR

    "Don't Break The Spaghetti" Criminals, Black Lung, and Furbies

    In this episode, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the pasta-lego heist where lego was purchased, replaced with dry pasta, and returned. We also discuss children, make some specifically millennial references, and try not to get ourselves cancelled. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva Lara Schmidt is a German voice actor, social media manager and improviser based in Munich! Follow her on Instagram: laraschmidtva Website: https://lara-schmidt-va.de/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea ( @AlecSheaImprov ) and Ryan Charnoky (@ryan_stands_up ) and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea ( @alecsheamusic )

    27 min
  4. "OnlyMoons" Financial Strategies, Internet Names, and Actual Eyelids

    16 APR

    "OnlyMoons" Financial Strategies, Internet Names, and Actual Eyelids

    In this episode, Alec and guest host Nikhil discuss the OnlyFarms agricultural strategy from the American government, internet naming sense, and the man in the moon. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@nikhilmadgar Nikhil Madgar is a Munich-based improviser from Bangalore! Follow him on Instagram: @nikhilmadgar https://www.instagram.com/nikhilmadgar ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea ( @AlecSheaImprov ) and Ryan Charnoky (@ryan_stands_up ) and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea ( @alecsheamusic )

    26 min
  5. "This Is Hans Fortune Telling" Pickle Cake, Crohn's Disease, Speeding

    8 APR

    "This Is Hans Fortune Telling" Pickle Cake, Crohn's Disease, Speeding

    In this episode, Alec and guest host Nikhil discuss a woman who attended a virtual court hearing while driving a car and German fortune telling. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@ryan_stands_up‬ Nikhil Madgar is a Munich-based improviser from Bangalore! Follow him on Instagram: @nikhilmadgar https://www.instagram.com/nikhilmadgar ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea ( @AlecSheaImprov ) and Ryan Charnoky (@ryan_stands_up ) and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea ( @alecsheamusic )

    29 min
  6. "Everything is Computer!" Milk, Food Plates, and AI Slop

    3 APR

    "Everything is Computer!" Milk, Food Plates, and AI Slop

    In this episode, Alec and Ryan discuss the thing all podcasts featuring two white guys discuss all the time forever, generative AI! It was awful. Also there's a scene about a guy with a third ball. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@ryan_stands_up ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea ( @AlecSheaImprov ) and Ryan Charnoky ( @ryan_stands_up ) and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea ( @alecsheamusic )

    30 min
  7. "Rat Vogue Does Sketchy Things" Chicken Fight, Wolf Kids, Poop Pocket

    26 MAR

    "Rat Vogue Does Sketchy Things" Chicken Fight, Wolf Kids, Poop Pocket

    In this episode, Alec and Ryan discuss a fight between an old man and a chicken, a woman in Florida who refused to leave her hospital bed after being discharged, and a rat vogue photoshoot of a rat covered in lasagna. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@ryan_stands_up‬ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea ( @AlecSheaImprov ) and Ryan Charnoky ( @ryan_stands_up ) and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea ( @alecsheamusic )

    26 min
  8. "Umami Means Deliciousness" Doggie Strollers, Fillet Mignon, and Santa

    20 MAR

    "Umami Means Deliciousness" Doggie Strollers, Fillet Mignon, and Santa

    In this episode, Alec and Ryan discuss doggie strollers, fillet mignon, the difficulties of doing stuff for other people, and the true meaning of umami. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@ryan_stands_up‬ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea (‪@AlecSheaImprov) and Ryan Charnoky (@ryan_stands_up) read and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (‪@alecsheamusic)

    29 min
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Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@alecsheaimprov) and a guest host read and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes Alec, and very cool, funny, awesome special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)

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