The Backline

Oct 09 2024 201 ep. 49 mins 299

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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.

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Control

Oct 09 2024 52 mins

Built into the fabric of improv is going with the flow, not thinking ahead, and letting go of control. But being completely "out of control" isn't a good thing either? This week, Rob and Adam discuss the need to control what happens next. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Teaching Your First Workshop

Sep 30 2024 47 mins

Eventually, every improv professional needs to teach their first class. But what about? How do you pick a topic? How do you make that workshop successful? Is there any pitfalss to avoid? In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss teaching your first workshop. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Problem with Strong Characters

Sep 23 2024 57 mins

Strong characters! It's whatever everyone wants to do onstage. In this episode, Rob and Adam go over techniques, tricks and tips for better characters. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Unteachables

Aug 21 2024 55 mins

Can improv be taught? What about funny? What about stage presence? What about "star power"? This episode Rob and Adam discuss what can and cannot be taught in the classroom and the mysterious, and amorphous qualities make for a great improviser. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Sex, Lies, and Improv Videotape

Aug 15 2024 54 mins

This episode Rob and Adam discuss the powers of game tape, the shame of watching yourself, and how to challenge yourself to be a better player. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Learn to Forget

Aug 09 2024 45 mins

At a certain point, you have to let go of The Rules. This week, Rob and Adam discuss forgetting what you're learned and why it's so important for your play. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Questions Only – Summer 2024 Edition

Aug 03 2024 51 mins

This week Rob and Adam open up the Backline Mail Bag to answer all your questions. If you have your own questions find us @thebackinepod on Instagram and drop us a line. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

Jul 24 2024 70 mins

This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

Jul 24 2024 70 mins

This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

Jul 24 2024 70 mins

This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/