That's a Wrap - Twin Cities Improv?

Peter Z

Jimmy the Rat, a humanoid rat living in Minneapolis. Talks with his friends. They talk about real life stuff, ya know? Lot of improvisors come on the show. Some family members. Funny type stuff. Newly reviewing music and albums! Featuring Ryan, Laura, and friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Apr 18

    A Good Idea (the podcast): Beaster (1993) by Sugar

    Ryan and Jimmy the Rat (me), talk about Bob Mould's band Sugar - their 1993 album Beaster. It's an EP. Six songs. It's a wild ride. We also talk about movies from the day Ryan was born, Soundgarden, Guided by Voices, the future of the pod after our short Sugar eps! Fun times, please listen and have fun times of your own. 3, Jimothy the Ratmothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  2. Apr 9

    A Good Idea (the podcast) : Copper Blue (1992) by Sugar

    Okay so me, (Jimmy), and Ryan are going to go see Sugar when they come to first ave later this month. So we decided to review all of the sugar albums(3) plus maybe some live albums? We'll see how it goes. Lots of music talk with music snippets and going heavy on the ol' Bob Mould topic. Bobby: please come on our podcast we'd love to have ya. Okay folks, take it easy. 3, Jimmy T.R. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m

  3. 04/08/2025

    The Trunk of a Geo Metro : Angelique and Laura

    Woah season 2 episode 2. Angelique joins me and Laura. Engineer Pete is back. It's April 7th 2025 so things may have changed since this recording. Topics include: Madison, Dave Coulier, Hell, Driving, Bikes. We say the F word a couple times also. (Sorry again, Laura's mom.) Okay looks like Pete figured out how to record with three people so hopefully we'll get more Twin Cities improv out to you folks. Take care. Love, -Jimmy the Rat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  4. 03/19/2025

    We are back?

    We are back. We're back? Laura is on the show. scenes. bits. I dislike how my friend Nathan told me yogurt covered raisins are just candy and they're not healthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  5. 06/05/2024

    Ryan & Seth

    Folks, you may not believe this but this is our 11th episode! And honestly? Probably the last episode of season 1. What a great ep. Ryan is on to talk about a bunch of shows: -Ping Prov - Soda Pop @ Strike Theater July 5th -Show and Tell Show IAGG @ HUGE Theater July 14, 21, and Sept 1 -Comfort Zone - Opening for Temps Fridays in July @ HUGE Theater July 12, 19, 26 FRINGE Festival in August -One Tree Hell @ Open Eye Theater -Stage Managing Janelle Kloth’s solo show @ Barbara Barker Center for Dance After that, I talk to Seth about being a mascot. (And also a demon? And also demon possession?) That's a wrap for season 1 folks, stay tuned for more stuff. We'll be back for season 2 at some point. until then, I'll talk to yas later! -Love, Jimmy (and also Engineer Pete) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  6. 05/31/2024

    Jex & Francis

    Hello internet. Hello podcast listeners! Oh man. EPISODE 10?! (Did you know the question and exclamation point combo is called an interobang? interrobang?) Anyways. Boy oh boy what a great episode. First we have Jex on to talk about their shows at Huge Theater - Family Funeral, No Fear ShakesQueer. They Them Theirold. It's good stuff! All a youse improv nerds listen up there. You can get some good inspo (as the kids say). Okay and then our second guest is Francis Foxy who I know from way back and we get into it. Big time. Broadway. Musicals. Amish headware. You don't wanna miss this one folks. As always, go watch some improv. Go see shows. Watch stuff. Love yas, -Jimmy the Rat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  7. 05/25/2024

    Kristen & Barbara

    Oh boy oh boy! Episode 9? Are you kidding me? Who me? No, I am not kidding you. On the show we have Kristen who is in some great shows like Miscellany and also Foul Play (improvised Agatha Christie) AND also Manners and Misconduct: Improvised Jane Austin. Go check her out at the Twin Cities Improv fest 2nd weekend in June. And then we have on Barbara Barely to talk about her dance studio. Things get wild. Okay and do yourself a favor and go see some improv! Love ya, talk to yas later! -Jimmy the Rat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  8. 05/21/2024

    Rachel & Lucy

    Episode 8! Unbelievable. Folks, I have to tell you. This is a bonkers and also good show. The two things are not mutually exclusive. Rachel is on to talk about Tub Thumping Thursdays (Google it. Bryant Lake Bowl! Friend of the show Cameron produces it.) and also about embracing the way improv unfolds. (Also donuts.) Okay and I cannot explain to you the chaos that happens when Juicy Lucy shows up to talk about stress management. You'll be changed. It all happens here. Minneapolis & St. Paul Improv. So good. Okay that's that. Go watch some improv why don't ya! Talk to all a yas later! Love, Jimmy the Rat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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Jimmy the Rat, a humanoid rat living in Minneapolis. Talks with his friends. They talk about real life stuff, ya know? Lot of improvisors come on the show. Some family members. Funny type stuff. Newly reviewing music and albums! Featuring Ryan, Laura, and friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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