Improv 419 celebrates the wild, weird, and wonderful improv community of Toledo, OH. Each episode, we step into the spotlight with our local unscripted comedians. Whether you're an improv fan, a fellow performer, or just love laughing at the unexpected, Improv 419 puts you right in the front row!
Latest episodes
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How to Ruin a Party w/ Emily Garrow
Emily Garrow joins me this weeks to talk stand-up and improv! From finding inspiration in life’s oddballs to discovering just how much conviction it takes to ruin a party, Emily sh…
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Sleeping Mind, Take the Wheel w/ David Widmayer
This week on Improv 419, David Widmayer talks about discovering freedom onstage by trusting his instincts and embracing mistakes. We learn that the best improv happens when you sto…
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Discovering the Unknowable w/ Jenna Jansa
Season 2 of Improv 419 is here! To kick off the season, we’re joined by Jenna Jansa, a talented musical improviser who recently returned to the stage and her theater roots. We expl…
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Non-Blonde Tall Boy w/ Pete Williams
On this episode, we’re joined by Ann Arbor performer, Pete Williams! He’s on several hilarious teams, including 11 Non-Blondes, Who Can Say?, and Tall Boys. He shares his thoughts…
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The LAD Agenda, w/ David Graves & Atticus McCoy
This episode of Improv 419 features LAD (Linsey, Atticus, & David)! We met in a 201 class one year ago then were cast together on the Hear.Say house team, Destination Unknown, wher…
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Following Your Bubble Guts w/ Erin Kanary
I’m honored to sit down with Glass City Improv co-founder Erin Kanary! She brought her Chicago improv training to Toledo and helped build the foundation our community stands on tod…
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Crtl-Alt-Delete the Crabs
Today we’re joined by all-around talent and one of Toledo’s funniest people, Mike Santry! Mike is an improviser, filmmaker, and writer. He gives us a glimpse into what’s going thro…
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Toledo’s First Improv Student w/ Jeremy Natter
In Part Two, we step out of the classroom and into Jeremy Natter’s personal improv journey. This episode offers a look at how improv grows with you, if you stick with it. From the…
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One on One Level 1 w/ Jeremy Natter
Welcome to your first improv lesson! In this episode, Jeremy Natter runs a mock Level One improv class with me as his only student. We break down the foundations of improv, explore…
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Drama Kid to Drama Adult w/ Floyd Anderson
In this episode, Floyd and I talk about discovering improv during the pandemic, growing up a theater kid, and how performance builds confidence both on and off the stage. From musi…
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Goofing, Growing, and Gravy Boats w/ Jake Jankowski & Joe Scalise
In our first multi-guest episode, we discover how best friends wandered into Level one, the benefits of improvising with people you trust, and improv as form of self-care. If you’v…
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Building a Scene, Building a Community w/ Josh Keidan
Teacher and teammate Josh Keidan joins us to discuss what makes improv more than performance. From the classroom to the stage, we explore how laughter, trust, and curiosity can bui…
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Big Buscemi Energy w/ Ocean Alvarado
This week we are joined by the immensely talented Toledo improviser and D&D devotee Ocean Alvarado, known for his big characters, arsenal of accents, and fearless commitment. We de…
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Personifying Paperclips w/ Liz Gordon
On this episode of Improv 419, Liz Gordon brings big character energy and the rare ability to turn even the strangest suggestion into something human. We dig into letting go of per…
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Level 1 and Level Up w/ Katie Burkhardt
On this premiere episode of Improv 419, we are joined by improviser, teacher, and champion of embracing your weird, Katie Burkhardt. We cover her journey from Level 1 student to Le…