Get ready for an action packed episode! It's the season finale, part three of the Tanya takeover, and our 50th episode. And we celebrate by bringing John's reign of hubris to an end! This time Tanya Wagner guest hosts with Chip as they finally turn the tables on him. Chip and Tanya find out how John got into theater, into the Army, and most importantly, being a Father. Plus, how standup led him to Whole World and the sage advice he passes on from a dear friend. And parasites, lots and lots of parasites.

Get ready for an action packed episode! It's the season finale, part three of the Tanya takeover, and our 50th episode. And we celebrate by bringing John's reign of hubris to an end! This time Tanya Wagner guest hosts with Chip as they finally turn the tables on him. Chip and Tanya find out how John got into theater, into the Army, and most importantly, being a Father. Plus, how standup led him to Whole World and the sage advice he passes on from a dear friend. And parasites, lots and lots of parasites.

Be a Utility Player

She's back for another takeover! Tanya Wagner joins John as a guest host to - yet again - turn the tables on Chip! Tanya and John talk to Chip about the role of the Artistic Director. What does the job entail, how has it changed in 20 years, and what does the future hold. We find out what an Artistic Director looks for in actors progressing from students, to apprentices, and then to Main Stage. Plus his number one rule when a show ends. (Hint: All shows end at Wine-Thirty).

She's back for another takeover! Tanya Wagner joins John as a guest host to - yet again - turn the tables on Chip! Tanya and John talk to Chip about the role of the Artistic Director. What does the job entail, how has it changed in 20 years, and what does the future hold. We find out what an Artistic Director looks for in actors progressing from students, to apprentices, and then to Main Stage. Plus his number one rule when a show ends. (Hint: All shows end at Wine-Thirty).

A View from the Top

This week Chip and John are joined by main stage actor and Associate Director David Owen. David tells us about meandering through life before finding his calling on the stage. He also talks about balancing the responsibilities of management and giving great advice on what you don't want to do. All that plus weird customers in restaurants, playing with toys from the 90's over Zoom, and how to bounce back from your worst scene ever.

This week Chip and John are joined by main stage actor and Associate Director David Owen. David tells us about meandering through life before finding his calling on the stage. He also talks about balancing the responsibilities of management and giving great advice on what you don't want to do. All that plus weird customers in restaurants, playing with toys from the 90's over Zoom, and how to bounce back from your worst scene ever.

Immerse Yourself

Guest Host Paige Crawford is back with John as we meet Mario Mendez. Mario takes us from the improv scene in Las Vegas to not really being sure of this place called "Atlanta".  How he leveraged his mad post-production skills to upgrade Whole World's tech and streaming improv. Mario also teaches us about the differences between scripted theatre and improv as well as themed improv shows.

Guest Host Paige Crawford is back with John as we meet Mario Mendez. Mario takes us from the improv scene in Las Vegas to not really being sure of this place called "Atlanta".  How he leveraged his mad post-production skills to upgrade Whole World's tech and streaming improv. Mario also teaches us about the differences between scripted theatre and improv as well as themed improv shows.

Do Your Homework

Chip and John are joined by frequent guest and sometime co-host Monish Tyagi. Monish talks about makings films in high school and the early days of YouTube. Also, the importance of being part of the show and the community of Whole World Improv Theatre. Plus, his advice for beginners and how to finish movies while simultaneously screening them.

Chip and John are joined by frequent guest and sometime co-host Monish Tyagi. Monish talks about makings films in high school and the early days of YouTube. Also, the importance of being part of the show and the community of Whole World Improv Theatre. Plus, his advice for beginners and how to finish movies while simultaneously screening them.

Leave it at the Door

Well, Chip doesn't really hate our guest this week, we just love a running gag. Erin Cheak joins Chip and John to talk about dancing, improv classes on the Alabama border, and her favorite puzzles growing up. Plus, how she honed her sarcasm, her first experience as an MC, and that one time where we had to recast a dead body.

Well, Chip doesn't really hate our guest this week, we just love a running gag. Erin Cheak joins Chip and John to talk about dancing, improv classes on the Alabama border, and her favorite puzzles growing up. Plus, how she honed her sarcasm, her first experience as an MC, and that one time where we had to recast a dead body.

Chip Hates Me!

This week and Guest Host Paige Crawford meet with the super talented improv actor and musician Connelly Crowe. Connelly talks about the pressure that apprentices put on themselves, being star-struck, and an addiction that comes complete with a phone app...   Keep up with Connelly on IG @connellycrowe And listen to her song on Spotify: Cold Year in Georgia

This week and Guest Host Paige Crawford meet with the super talented improv actor and musician Connelly Crowe. Connelly talks about the pressure that apprentices put on themselves, being star-struck, and an addiction that comes complete with a phone app... Keep up with Connelly on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connellycrowe/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@connellycrowe</a> And listen to her song on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5ol0BVIAzugpjOMeIO6h8P?si=f0c814495ab14621" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cold Year in Georgia</a>

Sometimes They’re Subtlety Strange

This week one of our favorite guests returns. Emily Reily Russell tells Chip and John about where her first performance of Annie happened, unlearning skills, and the differences between Turkey and Geese. Also, Chip and Emily talk about the history of the Apprentice program and how Whole World Improv Theatre made a culture shift from the wild early days that lasts until today.

This week one of our favorite guests returns. Emily Reily Russell tells Chip and John about where her first performance of Annie happened, unlearning skills, and the differences between Turkey and Geese. Also, Chip and Emily talk about the history of the Apprentice program and how Whole World Improv Theatre made a culture shift from the wild early days that lasts until today.

Boundaries. Healthy Boundaries.

What does choir music, the Oregon Trail, and random dancing have to do with Improv?  It's all part of the journey for this week's guest Jennifer Baron. Jennifer tells Chip and John about her love of creating on stage, teaching kids, and balancing improv with owning her own business. All that plus love for our home city of Atlanta, beanies, and Chip's Christmas lights.

What does choir music, the Oregon Trail, and random dancing have to do with Improv?  It's all part of the journey for this week's guest Jennifer Baron. Jennifer tells Chip and John about her love of creating on stage, teaching kids, and balancing improv with owning her own business. All that plus love for our home city of Atlanta, beanies, and Chip's Christmas lights.

Your Authentic Self

This week Josh Rosenthal talks to Chip and John about his journey at Whole World Theater. Starting as a camper in the Summer Camp program, to classes, apprenticeship, making mainstage, and coming full circle to becoming a Camp Counselor. Along the way Josh opens up about how improv helped with social anxiety and also how the worst thing that could happen on stage can also be the best thing that could happen.

This week Josh Rosenthal talks to Chip and John about his journey at Whole World Theater. Starting as a camper in the Summer Camp program, to classes, apprenticeship, making mainstage, and coming full circle to becoming a Camp Counselor. Along the way Josh opens up about how improv helped with social anxiety and also how the worst thing that could happen on stage can also be the best thing that could happen.

We All Have That Moment

The Whole World Improv Theatre Podcast is about a wonderful, and often crazy, place and the surprisingly (somewhat) functional family who work, perform, and occasionally live there. Everyone has heard of improv, but what does it take to actually do it? What about it turns mere actors into true improvisers? How much pizza does it take to feed a group of raging teenagers before a performance? We explore what makes improv great with interviews, fun games, and lots of energy drinks. Join Whole World Improv Theatre’s Artistic Director Chip Powell and resident technical wizard and actor John Mihalik as they share all the fun with you.

This week Chip and John are joined by one of the newest Main Stage members Daniel Clanton. Daniel describes his church skills, his incredibly stressful day job, and his work at the Ft. Gordon dinner theater. We also find out how, a famous soap opera, steak nugget day, and an impersonation from one of the hosts that led him to take classes.

This week Chip and John are joined by one of the newest Main Stage members Daniel Clanton. Daniel describes his church skills, his incredibly stressful day job, and his work at the Ft. Gordon dinner theater. We also find out how, a famous soap opera, steak nugget day, and an impersonation from one of the hosts that led him to take classes.

Kicking the Cans Down the Road

What do secret societies, mac and cheese, and murder all have in common? They’re part of the story of MainStage actor Scoop Dawson’s journey at Whole World. Scoop shares his secrets to being a good scene partner, making up good characters, and being a side-kick.   But seriously…don’t ask about the Mac &amp; Cheese…

What do secret societies, mac and cheese, and murder all have in common? They’re part of the story of MainStage actor Scoop Dawson’s journey at Whole World. Scoop shares his secrets to being a good scene partner, making up good characters, and being a side-kick. But seriously…don’t ask about the Mac &amp; Cheese…

A No Boo Policy

This week Chip and John are joined by the sometimes unpredictable, but always entertaining Jake Christensen. We learn how wearing spandex in high school led him to improv. The differences between short form and longform improv. What's it like to be a musician during a show and what's appropriate to say onstage in this special unfiltered episode.

This week Chip and John are joined by the sometimes unpredictable, but always entertaining Jake Christensen. We learn how wearing spandex in high school led him to improv. The differences between short form and longform improv. What's it like to be a musician during a show and what's appropriate to say onstage in this special unfiltered episode.

Revel in your Boldness

We continue meeting our incredibly talented MainStage cast with Grant Bojarski. Grant tells us his reaction to his first Whole World Improv show. His principle of smart and supportive scene work, avoiding complacency in improv, and what exactly made him take up guitar. We also learn about tipping the scales and the best strategy for a white elephant gift exchange.

We continue meeting our incredibly talented MainStage cast with Grant Bojarski. Grant tells us his reaction to his first Whole World Improv show. His principle of smart and supportive scene work, avoiding complacency in improv, and what exactly made him take up guitar. We also learn about tipping the scales and the best strategy for a white elephant gift exchange.

Don’t Seek Comfort

Tanya Wagner

This episode's guest is Tanya Wagner. Chip and John learn about her passion for teaching, the bond she creates between her students, and bouncing back from bad scenes. And then…She takes the reins of the show and we get a preview of the upcoming podcast "Talking with Tanya." Spoiler alert: Chip may not have been on board for that part.

This episode's guest is Tanya Wagner. Chip and John learn about her passion for teaching, the bond she creates between her students, and bouncing back from bad scenes. And then…She takes the reins of the show and we get a preview of the upcoming podcast "Talking with Tanya." Spoiler alert: Chip may not have been on board for that part.

The Tanya Wagner Takeover

This week Chip and John talk with Lee Cuthbert on her experience as a mainstage actor. We learn how Lee traded in her high school ambition to be a barista for a guitar and rocking out in bands. Also how to make choices on stage, getting out of a small comfort zone, and what on MTV changed her life.

This week Chip and John talk with Lee Cuthbert on her experience as a mainstage actor. We learn how Lee traded in her high school ambition to be a barista for a guitar and rocking out in bands. Also how to make choices on stage, getting out of a small comfort zone, and what on MTV changed her life.

An Idiotic Rabbit

We're back with Season 3! This season we're meeting our Main Stage cast and we start with the incredibly talented Paige Crawford. We learn about her first acting experience, finding Whole World in high school, plus what she tells her students and how she creates great characters. We also find out the really important things: What's on her warm up playlist and who's her favorite game show host.

We're back with Season 3! This season we're meeting our Main Stage cast and we start with the incredibly talented Paige Crawford. We learn about her first acting experience, finding Whole World in high school, plus what she tells her students and how she creates great characters. We also find out the really important things: What's on her warm up playlist and who's her favorite game show host.

Two Sharks at the Pet Store

In our season two finale Chip and John are joined by Whole World Improv Theatre's own Bethany Rowe. Bethany is more than our social media maven, she leads and teaches The X Group, an improv program for the neurodiverse. We learn how it started and how it benefits the students, their parents, and those who love dragons.

In our season two finale Chip and John are joined by Whole World Improv Theatre's own Bethany Rowe. Bethany is more than our social media maven, she leads and teaches The X Group, an improv program for the neurodiverse. We learn how it started and how it benefits the students, their parents, and those who love dragons.

The X-Group

Failure: We all try to avoid it, but what important lessons does it teach us about great improv? This week Chip and John speak to Tim Stoltenberg about what we can learn from failure. We also talk about the roles of good directors and teachers, silence in scene work, and bad Carol Channing impressions. Tim Stoltenberg is the Artistic Director of Dad's Garage Theatre. Previously worked with The Second City as a performer and teacher. Has been seen on numerous commercials and at comedy festivals across the country. Find out more at dadsgarage.com

Failure: We all try to avoid it, but what important lessons does it teach us about great improv? This week Chip and John speak to Tim Stoltenberg about what we can learn from failure. We also talk about the roles of good directors and teachers, silence in scene work, and bad Carol Channing impressions.   Tim Stoltenberg is the Artistic Director of Dad's Garage Theatre. Previously worked with The Second City as a performer and teacher. Has been seen on numerous commercials and at comedy festivals across the country.   Find out more at <a href="https://www.dadsgarage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dadsgarage.com</a>

A Fail Can Be a Win

It's part two of our interview with Sketchworks alumni Brian Bremer and Jeffery Umberger. We talk about creating strong characters, day jobs, and how life's journey takes unexpected turns.   Additional music this week from bensound.com

It's part two of our interview with Sketchworks alumni Brian Bremer and Jeffery Umberger. We talk about creating strong characters, day jobs, and how life's journey takes unexpected turns. Additional music this week from <a href="https://www.bensound.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a>

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