JESTIES
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Ep:100 "LIVE From The Bunker Theater"
Ep:100 "LIVE From The Bunker Theater"
* = Improvised Sketch
Alex welcomes the live audience to the theater and intros a video he had made to celebrate the 100th episode occasion. 1st Guest is OG, Stephanie S, who instigates a disagreement about the origins of JEST ImprovTron tries out the JEST TRIVIA -- Winners get a 100th episode T-Shirt*Canadian Wedding Ceremony - The Moose complain2nd Guest is Maddy K, who brings her extensive knowledge of current Pop Culture, including the Wicked-2 movie.*Cinema Lobby - Special popcorn deal and unique toppings.*Maddy in the Office - Ma...Ep.99: Jury Performance - ft. Oak
Ep.99: Jury Performance - ft. Oak
Oak is working on their name* Low ConfidenceIs that your real name?Someone's missingDawn's big moment*Performing Jury DutyPSP *Let me see your filePorn GamesTron in the cabin with the magazines*Someone broke inThe family computerUsing technologyJury Duty situationsDid you get an allowance?*Oak, remember we're at churchMonetary rewardsDead Presidents*Lincoln's top hatMoney for favors*Money for nothingJest goings on - what's coming up?*= Improvised Sketch - w/soundscape
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Ep. 98: The Spoopy Pod -- ft. Oak & Aries - Part 2 -- It's Halloween!
Oak and Aries continued their recent visit and stuck around for Halloween! But we didn't want anything to be too scary, so we added a bit of silliness, just for laughs.
* Improvised Sketch
We open up razzing Aries about his hair and glowing skin.What scary movie has Aries seen lately?Chris, what's your New & Good?*Abnormal Sweater Aries, have you ever flown in an plane?*Captain DJ Douglas Justice, "vibing" mid flight announcementsOak, what game are you on right now?Chris talks about being a security guard in a supermarket*My Baby Is A CarnivoreBig-D go...Ep. 97: We Have Fun! ft. Oak & Aries
Ep. 97: We Have Fun! - ft. Oak & Aries
Intro - We have fun!*Oak's Godfather ate their goldfishLove Wolf album discussion*Whoo-hoo - the pushy owls*Elton John - a diminutive fellow performs at the Las Vegas Retirement HomeAlex is chauffer for Aries (before Aries arrives)Aries has arrived and gets an earfulAries's New and Good includes his daily meal plan"Lemon Party" - and "Cars"*Aries and "Shrek Special"Alex makes an announcement*Cleveland reacts to Alex's newsMore Aries food choicesOak's New & Good includes new glassesAries deals with books*Jacked LibrariansVideo Gaming nostalgia*Game FAQ Review mtg...Ep. 96: Too Many Things!
Ep. 96: Too Many Things! -
Too many things about DawnAdmiral Ackbar, "It's a trap!" *Admiral (Josiah) Ackbar - actual it's Gial Ackbar - Improvised SketchStar Wars loreJJ Abrams styleWhat should we do for Episode #100?Tron and Alex get married?Chris's New & GoodNew StandUp ProgramLove Wolf's album sales - Streaming Residuals*Trick Them Into Doing This - Improvised SketchAlex's New & GoodOpen MicToo many things...Have you seen John Cena?Correlation & Causation*Have you been punched in the face? - Improvised SketchMr. Johnson and his 5-gal bucketRighteous GemstonesWalton GogginsTron's New & GoodOak's dogOld dogs vs Young dogsSounds like something Aries would sa...Ep. 95: "Bark Wahlberg" ft. Love Wolf
Ep. 95: "Bark Wahlberg" ft. Love Wolf band interview.
Love Wolf is in the studio giving us details about their celebrated union and recent album release.Chris offers Grape flavored Red Vines and Dawn throws down the challenger, Mixed Berry Twist*MARK! MARK! MARK! -- Bark Wahlberg, a dog talent pitching a TV showDawn's New &/or Good goes down a rabbit hole into Hyphy music influence*"ELVIS" is living in the retirement center and getting medical attention*DILDO FACTORY is in danger of going out of businessAlex shares his exposure to horses and animal husbandrySend your IMPROV suggestions to T...Ep. 94: "Typical Friday Shenanigans"
Ep. 94: "Typical Friday Shenanigans" - Alex, Tron, Big-D and Chris gettin' deep into their usual, typical nonsense, just for fun. Ribbing, razzing, poking and joking their way through just another Friday, with a lot of laughs, some bits, a touch of in-studio live music and previews of Jest shows.
Theories about Alex's tardy arrivalPreviewing Shenanigans for upcoming Love Wolf appearanceMorkin' my Mindy, etc.Shannon Sharpe controversyFootball referencesTaylor SwiftMusical tastes and opinionsPersonal experiences influenced by musicJoke BaneMaster BatesEditing evolutionInternet democracyTONY'S FLACCID PIZZA - IMPROVISED SKETCHRIDERLESS HORSERACE - IMPROVISED SKETCHChris had a Birthday and went to the giant redwoodsSTAR WARS...Ep. 93: "Nipple Water"
Opener - Let's try out the sound board's built-in sound effects buttonsIntroductionsPlanning for our 100th episode live-recording eventChris reminiscing about his life in bands in the 90sChris reminiscing about Paul Walter Hauser and "Lemonade!"Remake old mediaArtificial ItaliansAnal bleaching theoriesCount My Jewels - improvFun with the sound boardNipple WaterAlex hyping "Love Wolf""I Like It"Alex recollection of woman using a urinal at the FairNever seen a cow use a restroom - improvAnd much much more...
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Ep. 92: "Whisker Balls"
JESTIES Ep. 92 - Whisker Balls
Ewes Guys!Rice Crispy Treats - How they're made with raw rice and monkeysRaw Crispies!Big Boy Roger's Cooking Show - doo-da, doo-daChris explains his voice character reference - Alan ArkinThe Bop-it MovieThe Santa Claus problemNew Santa AuditionsAmazon Pitch Meeting More about Santa CastingA coconut guy feels nut-thingChris's beef about PWHAnd more...Thank you for listening.
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Ep. 91: HEY! - feat. A.J. pt. 2
Ep. 91: HEY! - feat. A.J. pt. 2
Hey! Big-D took the family to the local water park and declared it a... less than awesome experience.Food trailer at the water parkAJ (as Arnold, former Governator), answers the question, "Who are you and why are you here?"Arnold is new spokesperson for Subway?Riffing about former, local political behavior, etc.Chris brings up the Rug DoctorA visit from the Rug DoctorNew Zealander in the house?New Zealander out of his element at the Outback SteakhouseAJ riffs about working at various hotelsAlex shares New And Good about going to Universal...Ep. 90: Big Water, feat. A.J.
Ep. 90: Big Water, feat. A.J. --
Chris explains a mildly objectionable unexpected bit from one of the stand up student performer's otherwise stellar set.Improvised audio sketch in a restaurantBuzzer/Button awkwardnessA.J. talks about his routine for the stand up student showcaseImprovised audio sketch about how Stand-up works -- "Rudy Mintchoo" does his first setSide Effects comedyImprovised audio sketch documenting patient with side-effectsChopin it up around the tableSailing...why? Big waterImprovised audio sketch about life on The Big WaterAnd more!Thank you for listening.
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Ep. 89: That's Why There's No Seatbelts, feat. Oak Pt.2
Ep. 89: That's Why There's No Seatbelts, feat. Oak Pt.2
Bubbly...everything is alivePlugs on the busRetiring school busHey! You stole my carDayton works at Magnolia ThunderpussyDad JokesHoward Stern showRice is niceRefrigeration Issues in Relationship CounselingGreater EnlightenmentAnd so much more! See our shows, drop-in for classesThank you for listening.
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Ep. 88: The Celeroni, feat. Oak
Ep. 88: The Celeroni, feat. Oak --
Plugging InBuying in bulk at CoscoTake a trip to the Celeroni Pizza ParlourOak's mom listens to this podcast - so we call herThe gang reaches out to Dirty Gertie Summoning Cleveland -- who meets Oak"Zack Galifianakis" - gets into new projectsSelling various things at the Dodgers gameThe Nerd Test...And More!Thank you for listening.
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Ep. 87: CARPOD, ft. Archie The Squirrel
Ep. 87: CARPOD, ft. Archie The Squirrel
On the road home, Jesties recorded the POD while reminiscing their wild weekend.
The Squirrel Alex didn't get his breakfast pastaWaltzing Matilda Squirrel - StandUpSend a squirrel to team@jestimprov.comA Boid!Retro Video StoresRenounce your membershipTarantino-ing itFaceless Wonder Boy...and more.
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Ep. 86: Fresh Birthday, ft. EMILY
Ep. 86: Fresh Birthday, ft. EMILY - Fellow JESTIES improv troupe member, Emily King, is back! This time, she's on her own and joins our goofball pod hosts, Alex, Tron, Big-D and Chris, for some fun and mayhem.
Chris is goaded into "doing a voice" to start us off and to get Alex to groanEmily tries to tell us she's "freshly" 32. Then laments her "early" 30s. Especially that trip to Spain.Alex says he's "full of electrolytes"Pumped-up on electrolytesEmily's last name is KINGHer mother is walking the "Camino de Santiago," in SpainJESTIES are walking the Camino to MinneapolisEmily...Ep. 85: Lil' Angst, ft. MICHELLE
Ep. 85, Lil' Angst, ft. MICHELLE, a fellow JESTIES troupe member joins the regular goofballs, for the usual wacky and offensive, yet endearing banter. Michelle brought her share of weapons. We had FUN! - and some undercurrent puns
What are those shorts Alex is wearing?Michelle has a "Black Flies" story -- and so does Big D. Michelle's got ZingersChris is mean to Alex, but only on the podcast - right?How Michelle found JEST Improv - and all the others, apparently.When Alex called Michelle to offer her a spot in the JESTIES troupeWhat Michelle does for work a...Ep. 84: Improv Magic, ft. TORI & ROBERT
Ep. 84: Improv Magic, ft. TORI & ROBERT - Tori and Robert are students of improvisation and magic, and today they are seated at the kids' table with our regular JESTIES goofballs, to discuss a life built on illusion and adaptation. They bring some wacky true tales of unforgettable magical experiences and tough crowds at their shows.
First, they need us to explain what to expect on this podcast (hint: it involves Cleveland, and not the city).Next, we get to hear stories of their magical partnership and marriage.Of course, there's always input from the Jesties, who can relate...Ep. 83: The Aries Impression, ft. ARIES Pt - 2
Ep. 83: The Aries Impression, ft. ARIES Pt - 2 Aries is back, once again, to join the madcap fun with the Original Gang, the O.G. Jesties - who try to figure out just what Aries is up to. One never knows - but whatever it is, it must be fun, because WE HAVE FUN!
What's the significance of Part-2? Let's hear the Rap. OK, attempts at Rap.Aries was indeed homeschooledThe British connectionShow me your legChris shaves - then searches for the photo for this episodeMeet the Worms of England -- watch out for the worm-slapThe Aries Impressions...Ep. 82: Power or Control? ft. ARIES Pt - 1
Aries seems confused by Power and Control. JESTIES try to explain. But everybody has a different idea.
Then, after the open, Aries takes his power and tries to control the convo. Starting with a guesstimate of all our ages, and a polite dance around the subject, we explore. That leads to...
Car dealership run by gnomes. The salesperson ceremoniously follows their religion when selling.Aries tries to take things from various locations to use at home, and is surprised to learn people don't live where they work .-- then meets people who create their own schools...Ep. 81: Half-Eaten Condom -- ft. JEFF Pt - 2
JEFF is back to join the jolly frivolity with the goofball, JESTies!
"LexTron" -- Tron considers a different version of his name, and the group imagines life with a retro-style cleaning robot. "For The Emperor!" -- An enthusiastic employee likes to shout-out in the office, and the boss needs to take care of it."Helpful Todd" -- Freshly re-branded, Helpful Todd, is now the star of his own Help Show, where HT likes to help solve problems of his fans."Proof" -- Jeff tells a tale from his youth, when he was wrongly accused of a crime. "Half-Eaten Cond...Ep. 80: Tricycle Wizard - ft. JEFF Pt-1
Ep. 80: Tricycle Wizard ft. JEFF Pt-1 -- The Jesties are joined by fellow Jestie, troupe member, JEFF! who starts off tapewormed to a chair. The group shares a recent interaction with the Tricycle Wizard, and attempt to start some local lore.
Everyone shares and we riff and spin till our bellies are full.
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Ep. 79: Who Asked You? ft. Maddy Pt-2
Starting with a jump off of Maddy's last name and into bomb diffusion, we improvise and share the belly laughs and the tender moments of our past and present lives.
The group discovers a cassette audio diary from Dawn's version of c.1978. Trigger warning: "Creepy Gym Teacher." We learn much too much TMI from those '70s days.
Then, from Maddy's New &/or Good, we learn she had gone to a local, Ventura ice-cream parlor. We give a possible alternative version of this.
Maddy suggests the WICKED film will will a lot of a...
Ep. 78: Jarkin It! ft. Maddy Pt-1
Tron, Alex, Big-D and Chris, welcome fellow Jestie, Maddy! The one of many Maddys, but the one and only Jestie named Maddy!
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Ep. 77: Comedy Nachos
Episode 77: Comedy Nachos - In this episode, the four goofballs run wild without rails.
Do we need to start off in Bit Court, again?
Get the cheese out, Cleveland is back from his recent adventure. He's not allowed back in France, but that's ok, he doesn't like their soft cheese.
Tron sneaks up to Alex's house, then encounters the cats.
Tron debuts his Rap tribute to Greta Thunberg.
Does Chris Rap? Hmmm... "Ham Shank" (excerpt).
Aries impressions.
How gullible is Tron?
Brainstorming a new...
Ep. 76: Bit Court
Alex, Tron, Big-D and Chris are at it once again. Sometimes these 4-goofballs are in synch and sometimes the whole vibe needs a vacation. We never know who is going to show up and when we finally do, anything could happen and often does.
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Ep. 75: Pancakes In A Bag!
Episode 75! - Pancakes In A Bag! The Four Musketeers, Alex, Tron, Big-D and Chris, seem to express lingering effects from an eventful Fall season.
Band names based on foodEpisode release on Friday 13th of December - Should Alex, notorious cat owner, be worried?People who run for local office - fringe candidatesDawn has no "New & Good" - a blank canvas - passing the "talking stick" to feel thingsDifferent, hip sounding gastro pubs and the quirky names - A restaurant that serves "Leftovers"Syrup and Butter need to be in separate bags - for a Prom DateMove over, make s...Ep. 74: Reset...Psych!
The Jesties' cuatro O.G. amigos, Tron, Alex, Big-D and Chris, start off with their usual tech issues to feed their comic bits, and things go off the rails - as usual.
New and goodBig-D saw a funny bumper stickerChris explained his Taco Tuesday menu shiftImprov Scene at "In-N-Out" on the "Psych!" aspectBits with tits -- Alex's New And Good with, Apple IntelligenceImprov Scene at Apple about the new A.I. and sexy catsPhoto shoot with Sexy Cat LadiesDiscussion about what sorts of things does he use it for?Improv Scene between Chris and his Mom, texting about T...Ep. 73: This Whole Thing Is Falling Apart
There is tension in the air and it seeps through each of the Jesties' vibes. As Chris sips his boxed beverage, Dawn drinks her energy drink, and Alex and Tron conspire to fix their own issues, these comical Improvisors explore all the angles:
Friends talk - Living Room style, and generate premise ideas.Improvised Characters deal with premises in spontaneous scenes.Sound effects enhance the virtual aural paletteFind out what we have going on with IMPROVISATION, including Live Performances in Ventura, CAThank you for listening.
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Ep. 72: Friendsplaining
Friends get together and try to explain LIFE to each other.
Inspector Gadget discussion becomes an opportunity for creating the perfect man for Big-D. But who gets to decide what's perfect for Big-D?Family Guy still funny? Family Guy vs. South ParkSasquatch comes in with other mythological characters to play the Dating Game with Big-DCritique of Alex's Centaur from TransylvaniaChippendales -- Brenda and Louise wanna know...Straight, or Gay?A visit to the Sexual CongressCleveland visits Alex and "Carly" late at night.Tron makes confessionsAl Shooty's, "Tell The Truthy" gameshow -- Fruity Frank ShootyWhat else rhymes with Shooty?...an...Ep. 71: Pushin' It
Alex, Tron, Dawn and Chris shoot the breeze with friendly banter and musings that eventually wind up in an impromptu improvised comedy sketch - with soundscape.
The writer's room, where the Writers pitch a new idea for a show.Alex talks about getting hit-on in the gym with political overtures.The zombies come around to vote. Alex finds out about the Chippendales. What's a Peckerwood? - leads to photographing garbage for profit....and much much more!Thank you for listening.
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Ep. 70: Soundboarding
Soundboarding - Jesties ponder important questions and poke each other with more important musings. They even do some Improv.
Game showCat washingPickleballers protestNew and Goods...and moreThank you for listening.
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Ep. 69: Feelin So Fine - At The Same Time
Episode 69 is finally here and it almost went unnoticed because, well, who knows? But the Jesties did finally notice and discuss in detail the yays and nays, or mehs of it all.
Clinic visit for attention and focusingDonation visitIn search of a soundboardJesse Ventura-type guy visits and weighs-in on the debate Frog guy and the Mer-people - without a pizzaChris finds a new toyBell critique - leads to the Attention Deficit express trainPrank calls - who has made them?Dawn tells a joke to get a spit-takeSoundboard variety - including Arnold SchwarzeneggerTattoos, anyone?Bushwackers spelunking in the wildernessStar War...Ep. 68: It's a Hobby-Off! Ft. Emily and Ryan Pt.2
Alex, Big-D and Chris are joined once again by fellow JESTIES, Emily and Ryan. The primary topic is, Hobbies.
Let's talk collectibles! Action figurines, baseball cards, even Broadway Show cards! Just ask angry Santa.
How about a new Broadway show? Or, a high school assembly?
Aggressive sales people and the products they sell. Emily is one of those people, and she attempts to make a sale to Alex while he's busy with a full house of adventurous people.
Let's run a music festival! Viper Teets will help. He'll even write an orig...
Ep. 67: On The Flesh
Alex, Big-D and Chris, welcome fellow Jesties, Emily and Ryan to the pod for some uproarious mayhem and nutty banter.
Hey, Emily spent some growing years in Alaska, where there are many bears. Ryan was once in a Disney animated episode about a bear. We just had to get these two in the same room.
Here's the link to Check out Chris's band, https://www.thebananaconvention.com
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Ep. 66: Log Roll in the Water Hole - ft. Carol - Pt.2
Carol comes in hot with a squawk-back from one of her chickens (that we met in the previous episode) From there, we pecan-log-roll with the nonsense for another fun-filled, swimmin' hole of an episode.
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Ep. 65: Hyper Competitive Chicken - ft. Carol
Jesties welcome fellow Jestie, Carol - who joins the four goofballs for friendly banter and improvised sketch comedy - on the fly without a net, spiked with supportive and enhancing soundscapes.
Where is Chris? (Don't believe the rumor)
Carol prefers the moniker, "Little C, " for the pod. She also likes Medium-D, regionally measured.
Improv and discussion: Games at the County FairLet's get to know Carol - Carol has some interesting hobbies.
Improv and discussion: Chickens , Doves and Pigeons. Improv and discussion: Bees go to the Bee StylistChris finally shows up...
Ep. 64: SmegMom
Episode 64 - SmegMom
Open - Jesties crow about their new theater projector - imagining they could project...WHAT???Introductions, Tron, Alex, Big-D & Chris - and No Aries...he's too busy grouting.Reflections on showering - and Aquarium Glue...(bit)"Sarging?" - the explanation, from ChrisTron does a voice - that needs minerals..."You, Boy!"...(bit)Rocks vs Minerals...Tron watched Breaking Bad, "Cliff Notes" style.Mock interview with "Vince Gilligan" on Talking Bad (bit)Alex reveals his big secret - a MILESTONE event...Now what? Uh, oh...lollypops?Reflections on childhood dentistsReflection on Dave and Busters leads to...Ep. 63: Eighty-six-the-6! Featuring, ARIES
We're back to the mics and dragging along a special guest improvisor, Aries. Aries started at JEST as a student, and now he has joined Tron and Chris in their JEST-affiliated troupe, The Bunkeristas.
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Ep. 62: It's Just The Thrill
Episode 62: It's Just The Thrill! - JESTIES continue their taste testing adventures with added twists.
Starting off with Chris and Dawn eating a bar of Hot Chocolate - Uh, that's a milk chocolate candy bar infused with Ghost Pepper. How do they do it? WHY do they do it? IT'S JUST THE THRILLThen, at the CRACK OF DAWN...(cha-ching) we learn the cost of taking Big-D's name in vain.Later, STOOLS TAKE OVER THE WORLD. ..with dangerous fun.Chris and Big-D shoot the bull, trying to justify their intense pursuit of the spicy thrill of their treats.Pop R...Ep. 61: In The Land Of Santa Barbara
Jesties are on a goofballs-only retreat, in Santa Barbara.
As if they'd been locked up in a cage for the past year, these friendly goofballs explore a few of the touristy parts of the land to the north, "...known only as, Santa Barbara."
Tasting the chocolates - Chicken & Waffles-flavored; Ghostpepper infused101 Mom JokesComedy albums - vinyl not cd, lead to coffee fueled retro musingsInternet Down Unduh to Sunning Down Unduh
...AND a whole lot more.
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