Improv 419

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Improv 419 celebrates the wild, weird, and wonderful improv community of Toledo, OH. Each episode, we step into the spotlight with our local unscripted comedians. Whether you're an improv fan, a fellow performer, or just love laughing at the unexpected, Improv 419 puts you right in the front row!

Episodes

  1. 12/15/2025

    Drama Kid to Drama Adult w/ Floyd Anderson

    In this episode, Floyd and I talk about discovering improv during the pandemic, growing up a theater kid, and how performance builds confidence both on and off the stage. From musicals and auditions to drag performance, improv and sketch writing, Floyd shares how different art forms continue to shape his creativity and courage.

  2. 12/01/2025

    Goofing, Growing, and Gravy Boats w/ Jake Jankowski & Joe Scalise

    In our first multi-guest episode, we discover how best friends wandered into Level one, the benefits of improvising with people you trust, and improv as form of self-care. If you’ve ever wondered whether improv could improve your life, this episode is Exhibit A!

  3. 11/17/2025

    Building a Scene, Building a Community w/ Josh Keidan

    Teacher and teammate Josh Keidan joins us to discuss what makes improv more than performance. From the classroom to the stage, we explore how laughter, trust, and curiosity can build a supportive community. Bonus: a little improv scene at the end: https://youtu.be/-q-uMbWUmwo

  4. 11/03/2025

    Big Buscemi Energy w/ Ocean Alvarado

    This week we are joined by the immensely talented Toledo improviser and D&D devotee Ocean Alvarado, known for his big characters, arsenal of accents, and fearless commitment. We delve into the overlap between improv and tabletop storytelling, how to create safe spaces for newcomers, and the challenges of transforming voices into characters. Press play to discover how a little courage and imagination can build community!

  5. 10/20/2025

    Personifying Paperclips w/ Liz Gordon

    On this episode of Improv 419, Liz Gordon brings big character energy and the rare ability to turn even the strangest suggestion into something human. We dig into letting go of perfection, rediscovering the joy of playing pretend, and the magic that happens when you commit to “yes, and.” From paperclips with personalities to a vase scene that careens into the absurd, Liz proves that “fun, not funny” is the best way to take the stage!

  6. 10/06/2025

    Level 1 and Level Up w/ Katie Burkhardt

    On this premiere episode of Improv 419, we are joined by improviser, teacher, and champion of embracing your weird, Katie Burkhardt. We cover her journey from Level 1 student to Level 1 teacher, discuss how improv builds community, and what it means to “ignore the audience” when performing. It’s a conversation about fear, connection, and the joy of getting silly with friends.

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Improv 419 celebrates the wild, weird, and wonderful improv community of Toledo, OH. Each episode, we step into the spotlight with our local unscripted comedians. Whether you're an improv fan, a fellow performer, or just love laughing at the unexpected, Improv 419 puts you right in the front row!

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