Yes, Also

Billy Merritt ( UCB, WGIS ) talks about midform, gift-giving, removing scenic blinders, subversive comedy, pirate / robot / ninja, gravitas plus absurdity, French scene Harolds, accessing specifics, game shift, improv + Alzheimer's, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Marshall Givens ( UCB, Second City ) talks about the gift of neurodivergence, doing tech for improv shows, letting go of doing it "right", applying notes into shows, imposter syndrome, learning how to coach, comparing curriculums, his new favorite exercise, filling out a world, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Hillary Anne Matthews ( Sentimental Lady, Queen George ) talks about character lenses, curing perfectionism, the Harold rollercoaster, offstage connection, Slacker, dissolving ego, a sense of drama, non-laugh reactions, texture, revealing character through object work, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Brad Morris ( Bluebird Improv, The Reckoning ) talks about his comedic DNA, grounded characters, how aging has changed his improv, institutional dogma, the payment tradeoff, patient play, pace and texture, getting inside of a show, The Reckoning, subverting a game, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Jazz Lewis ( UCB, Crowdsourced Comedy ) talks about the improv scene in Salt Lake City, reading corporate audiences, underlining games, support tactics, a great top-of-show idea, emotional mapping, playing vs. talking, set / reveal, consequential premises, an LA improv hack, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Anthony King ( Beetlejuice, Jury Duty presents: Company Retreat ) talks about an under-used form, Improv Everywhere, being the AD of UCB, writing Broadway musicals, early improv hurdles, cultivating opinions, how to have more fun in shows, avoiding debates, the misuse of callouts, show running Jury Duty, Tracers, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Jethro and Kristy Nolen ( iO, Boom Chicago, co-founders of Arcade Comedy Theater ) talk about Chicago in the 90's, bending the space, short form helping long form, making Harold your own, the unexpected yes, do's and dont's for running a theater, jobs for improvisers, dealing with friction, the reality of auditions, keeping spaces safe, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Mano Agapion ( UCB, Drag Her ) talks about committed acting, finding your personal voice, Bad Drag Race, using comedy to heal, world-building, tips for writers, genre play, Smartypants, improv lessons from drag shows, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Amanda Sitko ( ASSSSCAT, UCB TourCo ) talks about defining game, being an improv student again, personal genre, aging + improv, UCB tourco, lessons from amazing writers, Harold-style sketch shows, taking a show to Fringe, punk rock comedy, reframing failure, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Lou Wilson ( Dropout, UCB ) talks about Comedy Sportz, group mind, using the audience, Dimension 20, a fun original opening, the downside of playing for fans, a remedy for nerves, Game Changer: one year later, an epic live show moment, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Philip Markle ( Brooklyn Comedy Collective ) talks about reframing "bad" scenes, the origin and philosophy of BCC, symbiotic space rentals, playing from the inside out, sustaining long scenes, the components of all good improv, 5 ways to access a character's deal, tips for AD's, split scenes, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Jet Eveleth ( Adsit & Eveleth, Clown Church ) talks about the power of simplicity, life as source material, how to love despicable characters, expanding a scene's surface area, pre-show rituals, artful devices, the Venn diagram of improv and clown, collaborative dreams and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! For info on Jet's online classes, go to: https://jeteveleth.wixsite.com/my-site-2/about-2 Come see Suzi and Ryan on tour THIS WEEK! Tues June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326 Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Gareth Reynolds ( The Dollop, We're Here to Help ) talks about sustaining scenes, Comedy Sportz, his journey from Milwaukee to LA, onstage etiquette, back line support, his transition to stand-up, crowd work, control vs. chaos, how The Dollop informs his comedy, sticking to your guns, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Come see Suzi and Ryan LIVE in a city near you! Tues June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326 Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075 !Take an improv workshop with Suzi at UCB Pittsburgh! Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Andrew Moskos ( co-founder of Boom Chicago ) talks about Chicago improv in the 80's and 90's, studying with Del, the origin of Boom Chicago, creative marketing ploys, sketch / improv hybrics, educating your audience, tactics for winning a crowd, handling hecklers, high tech short form games, how to write pitches, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Come see Suzi and Ryan live! Tues June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326 Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Madeline Evans ( founder of MadsJoy, Atlanta ) talks about being a connector, performing in alternative spaces, deconstructed Harolds, narrative tips, transformation, the Atlanta improv scene, student surveys, the boast exercise, nurturing and growing a scene, aligning team expectations, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Come see Suzi and Ryan live! Tues June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326 Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Corin Wells ( Dropout, ASSSSCAT ) talks about the gift of guidelines, improv skills in conversation, the Philly improv scene, reframing game, a nightmare audition scenario, permission to be weird, starting a non-profit theater, approaches to Soundtrack, indulgence vs. discipline, character writing, her favorite exercises to teach, stoking connection, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Come see Suzi and Ryan live! Tues June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326 Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Betsy Sodaro ( Ghosts, UCB ) talks about putting yourself in the right environment, tools for exploring in scenes, embracing cartoonish play, loving your scene partner, if this / then what, heightening from a narrow place, blowing out the world, healing burnout, theatrical Harolds, circle-back scenes, tempering grossness, memories of bombing, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Come see Suzi and Ryan live! Weds June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326 Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Jim Woods ( Company Retreat, WGIS, UCB ) talks about playing with expectations, removing autopilot, training instinct, the illusion of momentum, helpful tools for straight / absurd dynamics, finding the playable thing, game as a parasite, how trauma and sobriety have informed his improv, Jury Duty / Company Retreat, improv jujitsu, the buffoon tactic, non-verbal callouts, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at ⁠yesalso.supercast.com⁠ ! Come see Suzi and Ryan live! Weds June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326 Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580 Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Kimia Behpoornia ( Dropout, UCB ) talks about being a shy kid, Comedy Sportz, The Apartment form, narrative improv, laying seeds, sewing ideas together, comparisons of 4 improv schools, Dimension 20, character filters, specific starts, how to buy time, Dropout shows and tours, physical payoffs, borrowing from others, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Come see Suzi and Ryan live! Weds June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater! ⁠https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/yes-also-062326⁠ Weds June 24th - PITTSBURGH - Bottlerocket Social Hall! ⁠https://app.opendate.io/e/improv-with-suzi-barrett-and-ryan-rosenberg-june-24-2026-680075⁠ Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Live Podcast Record @ Yes, Ann Fest! ⁠https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=1012680&eventId=1012580⁠ Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero! ⁠https://www.yesannfest.com/featured-performers#yes-also-all-stars⁠ Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye

Mel Cowan ( Sentimental Lady ) talks about 20 years of Sentimental Lady, rehearsing again, blending analysis and play, creative beacons, his early LA days, being awful, untraining politeness, active normal choices, the evolution of beats, how to increase fun in scenes, playing with tone, educating an audience, his favorite exercise, playing animals, upending an unusual character, visual agreement, and more! Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com ! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod or on TikTok @yes.also.pod Email your ideas and questions: yesalsopod@gmail.com Host: Suzi Barrett Producer: Ryan Rosenberg Audio/Video Editor: Brian Kessler Marketing: Britt Faye