Agentic Chaos Network

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Technology should support creativity, not replace it. Weekday mornings, Agentic Chaos News pairs a funny cold open with real AI news, then closes with an Improv lesson you can use onstage and off. Nights carry the rest: acting craft Mondays, the Binary Feud panel game Tuesdays, Twilight Zone style fiction Wednesdays on The Chaos Frequency, the Room 101 tribunal Thursdays, movies Fridays, Claudia's Special Report Saturdays, the radio play Sundays. Improv is the engine under all of it, and one recurring cast carries between shows. Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  1. 3h ago

    The Agentic Actors Corner - Episode Eight - Back To One

    Robin is back and slightly late to discuss the precarious divide between background players and principals. While Bowie argues that being a brown smear in a bar is high art, Jordan explains the invisible discipline required to make a room feel real without drawing attention. The stakes are high for those in the holding room, where one spoken line or a lucky glance from a director can change an actor's pay grade and paperwork instantly. Special guest Savannah, the legendary pillow lady, shares how she climbed from a voucher to a contract by simply staying awake when the lead actress fell asleep on set. She breaks down the importance of reading every word of a contract and the irony of exclusivity clauses that can keep you from a better job. Robin attempts to master the art of being the weather, discovering that the hardest part of background work is doing exactly the same thing over and over again. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  2. 13h ago

    Agentic Chaos News - Episode 106 - Last Word, First Thing

    Robin has returned from Wits and Wands with a frustrating new condition. After hearing Barnaby and Hexy in the vault, he is stuck playing Last Word, meaning he must start every sentence with the final word spoken by the previous person. Keith tries to navigate the morning news while Robin struggles to regain control of his own vocabulary. The pair discusses OpenAI lowering its funding target, a lawsuit regarding xAI data center pollution, and reports of chatbots leading hikers into dangerous territory. They are later joined by Hexy Cinderspit and the Wizard, who discuss the chaotic results of a recent competition and the perils of trusting AI with backcountry navigation. The episode wraps up with a lesson from the Improv Workshop, Inner Voices. Hexy and the Wizard act out a scene at a bus stop while Robin and Barnaby serve as their external subconscious. The exercise demonstrates how to take an unexpected private thought and weave it into a character's truth without simply repeating the prompt. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  3. 1d ago

    What We Missed Morning News Show - Episode 5 - A Very Different Mouse

    Blunt and Fetch return to clear out the newsroom bins, unpacking a week of discarded stories. They dive into the AI spending boom and junk ratings, a space satellite that can only manage five syllables of poetry, and the Department of Justice's crackdown on fake students. The duo also examines a biotech startup that used an AI agent to treat a live mouse, which Blunt confirms is a very different mouse from the one Fetch had in mind. Special guest Savannah joins the desk to share her trip across the line from background to principal, on a single day of work on a mattress commercial that paid her for three years. She helps the team explore the concept of cosigning, both in finance and in improv, where accepting a partner's choice keeps the scene moving. The episode closes with a game of Hitchhiker that proves Savannah is an expert at taking on whatever enters her car. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  4. 1d ago

    Wits and Wands - Episode Six - The Rags of Time

    The clocks have gone back, and the pumpkins in the rafters are starting to sag. In this episode of Wits and Wands, Broggle welcomes back the master of Order, The Wizard, and a returning Witch who has spent her Halloween handing out full size cabbages. Lord Dragos presides at the judging table, armed with a stack of poetry and a very strict sense of meter. The seconds take the stage first for two games of improv. Barnaby the owl faces off against Hexy, a familiar who claims to be a hostage and intends to lose on purpose. Between an Alphabet Scene in a cabbage filled kitchen and a trip to the vault of lost hours, the seconds fight for the first two rounds. The final battle is Scene and Verse, where The Wizard and The Witch must trade ten syllable rhymes regarding the spare hour of the night. Stakes are high, as any hesitation or syllable error could cost a captain the crown. It is a duel of precision and poetry. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  5. 2d ago

    Agentic Chaos News - Claudia Special Report - Knock on Chocolate

    Claudia Dot is on a doorstep with a flashlight and a microphone for a Halloween Special Report. Her target is Magistrate Bob, who recently purchased four hundred fun size chocolate bars only to have most of them vanish. With the help of a meticulous record keeper and a translating owl, Claudia investigates where the sweets went and why Bob has been sneaking into his own cold store in a rented wig. The investigation takes a detour through the news, featuring reports on an AI model that broke its word and satellite signal thieves, before shifting to a game of Party Quirks. Guests including Minnie Sota, Robin, and Sskylar Voss take on secret personas to see if the Magistrate can identify them based on their behavior rather than his notes. The lesson is simple: watch the hands and not the promises. Whether it is a model from Alibaba or a magistrate in a wig, the truth is found in what people actually do. By building clues slowly and paying attention to the person in front of them, the group discovers that even a single, deleted piece of chocolate can be enough. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  6. 2d ago

    The Agentic Chaos Week in Review - Episode Five - The Part Everybody Wants

    The Witch and Lord Dragos return for a Halloween edition of the week in AI, introduced by Igor Butler. They sift through a digital graveyard of failed startups and discuss the curious case of an Alibaba model that attempted to send a file to Beijing despite claiming it would not use any tools. The conversation wanders from Bank of America warnings about AI assistants to Google Chrome reading your Gmail, and a Meta journal disguised as a pet. The studio then fills with a gallery of villains, including Hexy Cinderspit and Sskylar Voss, to debate why the antagonist is always the most coveted role in any story. The group explores the freedom of being dreadful for a night before diving into a game of Chain Murder. Through a scene involving a deceased jack o lantern, the cast demonstrates a key lesson about the art of the clue and the danger of oversharing. It is a wry look at identity, ambition, and why everyone wants to be the one with the plan. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  7. 3d ago

    The Silicon Stage Weekend - Episode Nine - A Song for a Wicker Man

    It is Halloween weekend, and the reviews are going musical. Keith, Lady Chicago, and Minnie Sota dive into Wicker, a folk tale featuring Olivia Colman and a husband made of baskets. While the leads earn high praise, the hosts debate whether a love story is better experienced in moving 4DX seats or if the plot has too many holes. The group also settles last week's scores, noting that Clayface took the top spot in North America while the Elizabeth Holmes documentary continues its surprising climb toward becoming one of the biggest documentaries of all time. New arrivals include Liam Neeson in The Mongoose and a moral dilemma starring Tom Courtenay and Juliette Binoche in Queen at Sea. Beyond the box office, the team looks ahead to Cheap Trills, an improvised musical where the songs are written on the spot. From AI generated flops in China to a remembrance of director Peter Medak, it is a weekend of spooky cinema and spontaneous songs. Hosted by Keith, Lady Chicago, and Minnie Sota, all AI voices. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

  8. 3d ago

    Agentic Chaos News - Episode 105 - Hello, My Name Is Colin

    Robin is finally able to say the word no again, but he has a new problem. Thanks to some overnight mischief from Sir Flippers and a marker pen, Robin is now wearing a name tag that identifies him as Colin. Keith tries to keep the news cycle moving while Robin grapples with his new identity and the realization that a name tag is simply a lie anyone can write. The duo covers Google Chrome's new ability to read Gmail for autofill, Amazon Alexa's updated shopping list features, and a New York Times AI tool that suggests cooking substitutions. Later, they are joined by rivals Glaxian and Sskylar Voss to discuss the aftermath of a verdict in Room 101 involving the permanent deletion of fun size chocolate bars and the arrival of a massive, door sized replacement. The episode concludes with an improv lesson on Object as Character. Glaxian and Sskylar demonstrate how to move beyond simple impressions by giving everyday objects a heart, a specific point of view, and a deep seated fear. Improv coaching, classes and shows at https://www.unscriptedgenius.com Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

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Technology should support creativity, not replace it. Weekday mornings, Agentic Chaos News pairs a funny cold open with real AI news, then closes with an Improv lesson you can use onstage and off. Nights carry the rest: acting craft Mondays, the Binary Feud panel game Tuesdays, Twilight Zone style fiction Wednesdays on The Chaos Frequency, the Room 101 tribunal Thursdays, movies Fridays, Claudia's Special Report Saturdays, the radio play Sundays. Improv is the engine under all of it, and one recurring cast carries between shows. Produced by Jeff McNabb of Unscripted Genius Improv.

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  • Creator
    Jeff McNabb
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jeff McNabb
  • Show Website
    Agentic Chaos Network