GOODPODS: 4X Featured Team Picks! • Top 5 Comedy Interviews • Top 5 Indie Comedy Interviews • Top 50 Comedy • Top 100 Comedy | APPLE: Top 23% • Top 250 Comedy Interviews Ireland | PODCAST OVERHAUL: Featured Podcast | LISTEN NOTES: Top 10% Podcasts Worldwide

The Second City Episodes

June 8, 2023

From Chicago to Hollywood: Jon Barinholtz's Comedic Journey and Break…

Jon Barinholtz, a comedic actor and improviser who took the leap from Chicago to the glitzy world of Hollywood is our very special guest today. Jon's journey is one of passion, perseverance, and learning from the best in the ...

Episode page
May 23, 2023

From the Improv Stage to TV Land: Kate Lambert's Journey with Teacher…

Ever wondered how an improv comedy group can create a hit TV show? Kate Lambert joins us to discuss her journey from the world of improv to the creation of her show, Teachers, on TV Land. We explore the origins …

Episode page
Aug. 7, 2022

How A Shift In His Work Ethic Lead Andrew Roffe To Find His Greatest …

"I could be a training wheels gay for a homophobe. I'm a very safe and non-threatening gay person." - Andrew Roffe

Episode page
Aug. 3, 2022

How to Use 'Thank You, Because' to Disarm Disagreement with Author, K…

In a world of increasing polarization, Kelly Leonard is working to bridge the divide and bring people together by teaching the power of improv. In this episode you will learn: 1. The importance of play, especially as we get o...

Episode page
July 25, 2022

What It's Like Traveling The World Teaching And Performing Improv Com…

Jonathan Pitts , an award-winning international improv theatre artist and storyteller who has performed and taught in 26 countries and 98 cities, is our guest today. Jonathan and Paul discuss the early days of Salsation, the ...

Episode page
June 28, 2022

Actor, Improvisor And Stand Up Comedian On His Journey From Chicago T…

Jim McCaffree discusses the differences between improv and stand-up and reminisces about Paul Vato's strange dieting habits. Paul Vato has the privilege of sitting down with his friend from The Second City Chicago days on thi...

Episode page
May 17, 2022

Improv Teacher, Performer & Author Discusses Her Tenure In The World …

Iconic Chicago improvisor and teacher dishes on all things improv, her amazingly talented daughter, her ex-husband and her experience as a widow. After 25 years, Paul Vato reconnects with his level 3 improv teacher, Susan Mes...

Episode page