The Town Show

Kelly&Kelly Inc
  • 4.9 (44)
  • Improv
  • Updated Weekly

From the creators of Let’s Make a Sci-Fi , comes The Town Show – where comedians Mark Chavez and Ryan Beil set out to build a fictional town using the power of improv comedy. Each week, a guest comedian helps pitch new residents, landmarks, history, and events that shape the town. Together, they craft a world from scratch, one episode at a time. Building a town… how hard could it be? New episodes every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep 75: The Musical w/ @antronsongs

    2d ago ·  Video

    Ep 75: The Musical w/ @antronsongs

    Viral TikTok sensation and musical theatre wizard Anton Lipovetsky (@antronsongs) stops by the show to provide our most musical episode ever! He starts off hot with an original song all about THE TOWN!!! He then talks about growing up in Vancouver, playing in bands, music stores, writing musicals, and his fear of improv. We then go into the town and meet a busker and bylaw officer. The band “dirt” forms and then gets busted by the cops. Two musical theatre creators pitch a musical called “Lovers at Lick Lake” and we head to Buck Flicks - a second run movie theatre and hear a song about the “concession pit”.  If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShow  Chapters 00:00 Introducing Anton Lebovitsky 02:55 Anton’s Musical Journey 05:57 The Band Dust and Early Performances 08:46 Transition to Theater and Musicals 11:49 Theater School and Musical Creations 14:45 Favorite Music Stores and Gear 16:15 The Canadian Music Rental Experience 18:39 Improvised Comedy and Musical Collaborations 21:17 Theatrical Connections and Shared Experiences 24:21 Improv and the Butterfly Effect 28:15 Nostalgia for Dollar Theaters 31:11 The Quirky World of Buck Flicks 32:56 Snack Time Shenanigans 33:41 Supernatural Conversations 34:58 Musical Musings 39:01 The Missing Lovers 42:30 Detective Anderson's Dilemma 44:42 Funding the Future 46:28 Closing Remarks and Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  2. Ep 74: The Hat Store w/ Paul F. Tompkins

    May 20

    Ep 74: The Hat Store w/ Paul F. Tompkins

    The legendary Paul F Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Mr Show) joins Mark and Ryan to talk about growing up in Philadelphia, riding trolly cars, performing stand-up when he was really bad at it, and his first job a store called “Hats in The Belfry”. In our town he creates a hat store called “You Dirty Hat” that also happens to be haunted.  If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShow   (00:00) Introduction to Paul F. Tompkins and episode concept(01:16) Paul's childhood in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, and early open mic nights(04:28) The comedy boom of the 80s and the necessity of self-delusion(06:23) Famous comedy rooms and funky venue names like Go Bananas(08:30) Mount Airy neighborhood and trolley lines(09:34) Trolley accidents and the charm of vintage transit(13:18) Themed hotels like Madonna Inn and their unique designs(15:00) Neighborhood celebrities and local characters(17:22) Neighborhood legends: the glass-eyed husky guy(20:54) Starting in college, dropping out, and early career stories(24:54) Work history: hats shops, video stores, comic book stores(29:00) Creating haunted locations and cursed shops for the town(39:58) Innovative town features: the bag-hat and haunted business ideas(44:25) The art of pranks and pranking veterans(49:42) Ghost stories: haunted hat stores and spectral apparitions(55:00) Spectral activity and ghostly lore in the town(61:41) Meta conversation: fake ghost stories and the town’s lore(63:10) Touring plans and upcoming shows with Paul(64:29) Podcasts and projects: Neighborhood Listen and Stay F Homkins(65:33) Credits and community shout-outs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  3. E3 73: The Dunes w/ Carolyn Taylor

    May 13 ·  Video

    E3 73: The Dunes w/ Carolyn Taylor

    Star of I Have Nothing (Crave/Peacock) and Baroness Von Sketch (CBC), Carolyn Taylor drop by the show to talk about growing up in Montreal, haunted elevators, losing someone in Sandbanks Provincial Park, and why her favorite coffee in Vancouver is made by a robot. She builds “Rune’s Dunes” in our town. Starts a hot air balloon company and opens a massage parlor called “Heel and Head”.  If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShow Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Town Show 00:54 Carolyn Taylor's Projects and Experiences 04:48 Growing Up in Montreal 09:16 Education System Differences 13:34 Life in Prince Edward County 18:40 Childhood Adventures and Independence 22:17 Coffee Culture and Technology 23:07 Lost in the Dunes: An Improv Adventure 27:40 Exploring the Oregon Dunes: A Thrilling Experience 29:06 Dreaming of New Mexico: Mountains and Mysteries 32:02 Hot Air Ballooning: A Unique Perspective 36:09 Foot Massage: A Relaxing Escape 42:05 The Town Show: Community and Connections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  4. Ep 72: The Convenience Store w/ Graham Clark

    May 6

    Ep 72: The Convenience Store w/ Graham Clark

    At long last Graham Clark, the co-host of Stop Podcasting Yourself is on the show and there is a twist! For the first time in Town Show history we have a guest host. Christine Bortolin is in the Ryan chair to co-host with Mark and learn all about Graham growing up in Calgary in the 80s. They talk about Graham’s intense fandom of Alf, Jared Leto’s Italian accent, trick or treating in a gated community, biblical accurate angels and so much more. Graham builds another cursed retail location that can’t stay in business and he makes 7-11 knock-off convenience story “6:30 - 10:30”.  If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShowChapters 00:00 Over-Explaining vs. Mansplaining 03:46 Gift Presentation and Listener Engagement 15:11 Halloween Memories and Neighborhood Traditions 19:06 Creative Costumes and Halloween Spirit 20:25 The Impact of Pop Culture on Halloween 22:17 Nostalgia for Arcade Games and Childhood 23:59 The Darker Side of Childhood Favorites 26:22 Comic Book Collecting and Childhood Dreams 28:14 High School Memories and Mascots 30:03 Calgary Stampede: A City-Wide Celebration 31:03 Calgary's Stampede Culture 33:22 Cursed Locations and Community Character 36:21 The Watch Repair Shop 39:39 The Witch's House Adventure 46:48 Raccoon Behavior and Humor 47:11 Exploring Shadows and Superstitions 48:04 Gait Analysis and Misunderstandings 49:03 Convenience Store Antics 50:27 Craft Caramels and Customer Interactions 51:24 Naming the Convenience Store 52:01 Town to Town Salesman and Witch's House 53:11 Squigs and Unusual Names 54:33 Milk Lake and Historical Anecdotes 55:29 Okie Dokie Sign and Cultural Quirks 56:22 Restorative Community Practices 57:17 Toilet Repair and New Store Discoveries 58:04 Promoting the 24-Hour Show 01:00:16 Patreon and Special Titles 01:01:18 Closing Remarks and Farewells Resources Calgary Stampede - https://www.calgarystampede.com/ Wizards Arcade - https://example.com/wizards-arcade House of Gucci (film for accent reference) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10339882/ House of Gucci (Jared Leto's accent) - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/11/jared-letos-italian-accent-in-house-of-gucci-is-over-the-top K-19: The Widowmaker (film) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0267626/ Calgary Stampede Official Site - https://www.calgarystampede.com/ Faces of Death Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  5. Ep 71: The Outskirts

    Apr 29

    Ep 71: The Outskirts

    We’re back in the darkest place in all of Town … The Outskirts. Mark and Ryan conjure dust devils and hail storms for this episode where we scene three scenes that all have to do with our man in hiding: Engles. We call this installment “Covering All Engles” It involves a murder, Pay Day loans, a silent ATV, and something for the dirty skirties at the end.  We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShow    Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Outskirts 02:43 Storms and Dust Devils 05:32 The Payday Loan Dilemma 11:03 Marcy's Mishap 16:03 The Search for Engel 17:56 Stakeout Shenanigans 21:34 Navigating Relationships and Communication 24:31 Understanding Emotional Dynamics 27:15 The Pursuit of Connection 28:46 Plot Twists and Character Development 37:26 Weaving Storylines Together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  6. Ep 70: The Big Tea Bag w/ Riley Hardwick

    Apr 22

    Ep 70: The Big Tea Bag w/ Riley Hardwick

    Actor and comedian Riley Hardwick (@rileyhardwick) drops by to tell us about growing up an army brat and living everywhere from Virginia to Germany to Petawawa! He talks about being a unicycle kid and what B.O.F.A means.  He builds a giant tea bag for our town, he creates new TV show in town called The Finger Brothers, and he rides around on a unicycle.  We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShow    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. Ep 69: The Round Up

    Apr 15

    Ep 69: The Round Up

    It’s time for another round up and we have the the most controversial letter of all time: Someone tries to name the town! We also build an insect museum called The Thorax Gallery, we try to escape a Townover themed escape room called Stupid Town. We have an audio message from Maria who suggests a cross country snowboarding course and a compost scandal. And get a scam business that claims to be able to shrink or grow your dog. It is a packed episode!  We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShow    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  8. Ep 68: Live @ On-Air Fest 2026 w/ Maddy Kelly

    Apr 8

    Ep 68: Live @ On-Air Fest 2026 w/ Maddy Kelly

    Our beloved Maddy Kelly (Let’s Make a Rom-Com) joined us live on stage at On-Air Fest 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. Against all weather odds we made this show happen and Maddy came on to talk about growing up in a suburb overrun with horses, she intentionally tries to doxx herself on stage, and we get really hung up on the word "fealty". Maddy also builds a really cool music store in town called "Clarna’s" that sells tacos, has a podcast studio and you can sign out musical instruments from. "Cool" is a relative term. Thanks to On-Air Fest for having at this year's festival. Check out all of their shows at: https://www.onairpresents.com/ We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShow The Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownShow YouTube: @TheTownShowPod TikTok: @TheTownShow    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
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From the creators of Let’s Make a Sci-Fi , comes The Town Show – where comedians Mark Chavez and Ryan Beil set out to build a fictional town using the power of improv comedy. Each week, a guest comedian helps pitch new residents, landmarks, history, and events that shape the town. Together, they craft a world from scratch, one episode at a time. Building a town… how hard could it be? New episodes every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kelly&Kelly Inc
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kelly&Kelly Inc
  • Show Website
    The Town Show

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