Improv Nerd will celebrate its fourth anniversary in September 2015, and this fall, the hit comedy podcast hosted by Jimmy Carrane is back with another season of amazing guests. The show will run on Sundays from Oct. 11-Dec. 6 (no show Nov. 8). All shows will be held at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

This season kicks off with improv legends TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi talking about their long-term partnership as well as their new book, “Improvisation at the Speed of Life.” Other guests this season include WWE wrestler Colt Cabana; director of Second City’s e.t.c. show “Soul Brother Where Art Thou” Anthony LeBlanc; director of Columbia College’s Comedy Studies Program Anne Libera, and WTTW host Geoffrey Baer.

In each interview, which is recorded as a podcast, Jimmy talks with an improv icon about his or her creative process and career in comedy. Then laugh along as Jimmy performs a totally unscripted scene with each of his guests and learn how they created the scene in a revealing interview and question-and-answer session.

Since the live show and podcast began in September 2011, Jimmy has released more than 130 episodes with interviews of such guests as Key & Peele, Bob Odenkirk, Broad City, Jeff Garlin, Andy Richter, David Koechner, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows, Scott Adsit and others. The show is hosted on FeralAudio.com, a Los Angeles-based podcast collective that hosts shows by comedians such as Matt Dwyer, Chelsea Peretti, Dan Harmon and more.

Don’t miss your chance to see this podcast live!

SHOW DETAILS
All shows at 5 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago

Oct. 11 – TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi
Oct. 18 – Irene Marquette
Oct. 25 – Jen Ellison
Nov. 1 – Anthony LeBlanc
Nov. 8 – No show
Nov. 15 – Anne Libera
Nov. 22 – Colt Cabana
Nov. 29 – Matt Higbee
Dec. 6 – Geoffrey Baer

TICKETS:
General admission: $10, $8 for improv students

To purchase tickets, call Stage 773 at 773.327.5252 or purchase online at http://www.stage773.com/

Improv Nerd, the live comedy podcast hosted by Jimmy Carrane, begins its new season this summer, featuring some of the funniest and most well-known improvisers in Chicago. The show will run on Sundays from July 5-26, with a special preview show on June 20. All shows will be held at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

This season’s guests include Saturday Night Live writer Katie Rich; Second City Mainstage cast members Scott Morehead and Rashawn Nadine Scott; iO Chicago teacher Jeff Griggs; Jorin Gargiulo of the improv group Revolver; and Rush Howell of the improv group 3033!

Also, Carrane will be doing a special interview with Jeff Bouthiette, head of the Second City Training Center’s Music Program, at the all-new Chicago Musical Improv Festival, which will be held Aug. 13-16 at iO Chicago (specific date and time TBA).

In each interview, which is recorded as a podcast, Jimmy talks with an improv icon about his or her creative process and career in comedy. Then laugh along as Jimmy performs a totally unscripted scene with each of his guests and learn how they created the scene in a revealing interview and question-and-answer session.

Since the live show and podcast began in September 2011, Jimmy has released more than 130 episodes with interviews of such guests as Key & Peele, Bob Odenkirk, Broad City, Jeff Garlin, Andy Richter, David Koechner, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows, Scott Adsit and others. The show is hosted on FeralAudio.com, a Los Angeles-based podcast collective that hosts shows by comedians such as Matt Dwyer, Chelsea Peretti, Dan Harmon and more.

Don’t miss your chance to see this podcast live!

SHOW DETAILS
All shows at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago

June 20 – Katie Rich, 4:30 p.m. (as part of the Women’s Funny Festival)
July 5 – Scott Morehead, 4 p.m.; Jorin Gargiulo, 5 p.m.
July 12 – Shithole’s Kevin Gerrity and Zach Bartz, 5 p.m.
July 19 – Rashawn Nadine Scott, 4 p.m.; Rush Howell, 5 p.m.
July 26 – Jeff Griggs, 5 p.m.

TICKETS:
General admission: $10, $8 for improv students

To purchase tickets, call Stage 773 at 773.327.5252 or purchase online at http://www.stage773.com/

Improv Nerd, the live comedy podcast hosted by Jimmy Carrane, is excited to announce our guests for our upcoming 2014 fall season!

This season’s guests include Antoine McKay of Comedy Central’s “Review with Forest McNeil” and the new Fox drama “Empire”; stand-up comedian and former Second City e.tc. cast member Chris Redd; and Rachael Mason, star of the Second City Improv Allstars!

Sept. 28: Mark Beltzman
Oct. 5: Jay Sukow
Oct. 12: Tim Paul
Oct. 19: Chris Redd
Oct. 26: Stephanie McCullough
Nov. 2: Jack Newell
Nov. 9: Antoine McKay
Nov. 16: Rachael Mason
Nov. 23: TBA
Nov. 30: TBA
Dec. 7: Jack Bronis

Also this season, audience members who attend at least six shows will receive a FREE Improv Nerd T-shirt.

In each interview, which is recorded as a podcast, Jimmy talks with an improv icon about his or her creative process and career in comedy. Then laugh along as Jimmy performs a totally unscripted scene with each of his guests and learn how they created the scene in a revealing interview and question-and-answer session.

SHOW DETAILS
All shows at 5 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago

TICKETS:
General admission: $10, $8 for improv students

To purchase tickets, call Stage 773 at 773.327.5252 or purchase online at http://www.stage773.com/

Improv Nerd, the well-known comedy podcast hosted by improv veteran Jimmy Carrane, is returning for a limited time, featuring an exciting new line-up of amazing celebrity interviews.

The new season runs from July 6-July 27. All shows take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. at Stage 773 in Chicago.

This season’s guests include George Wendt ("Cheers"); Mike Kosinski of Second City's Mainstage; Punam Patel of Second City's e.t.c., and veteran improviser and iO teacher Paul Grondy.

In each interview, which is recorded as a podcast, Jimmy talks with an improv icon about his or her creative process and personal life. Then laugh along as Jimmy performs a totally unscripted scene with each of his guests and learn how they created the scene in a revealing interview and question-and-answer session.

Since the live show and podcast began in September 2011, Jimmy has interviewed such guests as Jeff Garlin, Andy Richter, David Koechner, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows, Comedy Central’s Key & Peele, Scott Adsit and others. In December 2012, the podcast was picked up by FeralAudio.com, a Los Angeles-based podcast collective that hosts shows by comedians such as Matt Dwyer, Chelsea Peretti, Dan Harmon and more.

Whether you’re a casual comedy fan or a full-on improv geek, you’ll love this show!

SHOW DETAILS
All shows at 5 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago

July 6 – Mike Kosinski
July 13 – George Wendt
July 20 – Paul Grondy
July 27 – Punam Patel

TICKETS:
General admission: $10, $8 for improv students

To purchase tickets, call Stage 773 at 773.327.5252 or purchase online at http://www.stage773.com/

Jimmy Carrane, host of Improv Nerd, is excited to announce the launch of his new book, "Improv Therapy: How to Get Out of Your Own Way to Become a Better Improviser"! The eBook will be available via Kindle on Amazon or via PDF at JimmyCarrane.com on May 4. Register today to get the latest updates about the book.

Hey, improvisers! Are you planning to come into Chicago for an improv summer intensive at iO, Second City or the Annoyance? If so, make your summer even more memorable by signing up for one of Jimmy Carrane’s exclusive Art of Slow Comedy One-Day Intensives!

Held at Stage 773 on either Sunday, July 6 or Sunday, July 20, these four-hour improv summer intensives are a great introduction to Jimmy’s unique Art of Slow Comedy Method. In this intensive, you’ll learn how to slow down your scene work so you can get to the game faster, play it real and grounded, have an emotional life on stage, and react honestly to your partner.

Class requires instructor approval to register, and each workshop is limited to 14 students. For instructor approval, please email your experience to jimcarrane@gmail.com.

The Art of Slow Comedy One-Day Intensives are $99, but you can register for only $79 if you sign up before June 15 for the July 6 workshop and by June 29 for the July 20 workshop. Register today!

Improv Nerd, the well-known comedy podcast hosted by improv veteran Jimmy Carrane, is returning for a limited time, featuring an exciting new line-up of amazing celebrity interviews.

The new season runs from March 30-May 18. All shows take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. at Stage 773 in Chicago.

This season’s guests include Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Goldbergs"); Jeff Hoover (“WGN Morning News”); stand-up comedian Candy Lawrence; Kevin Mullaney, former director of the Upright Citizens Brigade training center; Barry Hite; Nnamdi Ngwe; and The Reckoning. As an added bonus, improv legend Susan Messing will be interviewing Jimmy Carrane himself on May 4!

In each interview, which is recorded as a podcast, Jimmy talks with an improv icon about his or her creative process and personal life. Then laugh along as Jimmy performs a totally unscripted scene with each of his guests and learn how they created the scene in a revealing interview and question-and-answer session.

Since the live show and podcast began in September 2011, Jimmy has interviewed such guests as Andy Richter, David Koechner, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows, Comedy Central’s Key & Peele, Scott Adsit and others. In December 2012, the podcast was picked up by FeralAudio.com, a Los Angeles-based podcast collective that hosts shows by comedians such as Matt Dwyer, Chelsea Peretti, Dan Harmon and more.

Whether you’re a casual comedy fan or a full-on improv geek, you’ll love this show!

SHOW DETAILS
All shows at 5 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago

March 30 – Barry Hite
April 6 – Jeff Garlin
April 13 – The Reckoning
April 20 – Kevin Mullaney
April 27 – Candy Lawrence
May 4 – Susan Messing interviews Jimmy Carrane
May 11 – Nnamdi Ngwe
May 18 – Jeff Hoover

TICKETS:
General admission: $10, $8 for improv students

To purchase tickets, call Stage 773 at 773.327.5252 or purchase online at http://www.stage773.com/

Want to bring the Improv Nerd podcast to your improv theater or festival?

Jimmy Carrane is available to come teach his award-winning Art of Slow Comedy workshops as well as perform a live episode of Improv Nerd at theaters and festivals around the world.

In the past, he's taught at The Detroit Improv Festival; Omaha Improv Festival; The Huge Theater in Minneapolis; Improv Boston; the Bovine Theater in Denver; Search Engine Improv in Rochester, NY; and more!

Jimmy's travel dates for 2014 are booking up fast.

Available dates:
June 14
June 21
Aug. 30

Contact Lauren Carrane at Lauren.M.Heist@gmail.com to book Jimmy Carrane and Improv Nerd for 2014 or to inquire about 2015!

Study with Jimmy Carrane, host of the Improv Nerd podcast, and learn his unique method of the Art of Slow Comedy.

In this advanced-level class, you will find out that creating improv scenes can be as easy as having a conversation. You’ll focus on building solid two-person scenes, exploring a theme and using a variety of energies in a long form. You will also learn how to slow down so you can find the game faster, and how to stop playing so “nicey nice.”

The last day of class will include a long form performance for friends and family at Stage 773. Requires teacher’s approval to register. The class is limited to 10 people.

The class is $279. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing of $249 before Feb. 7!