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Improvised Golden Age Radio is broadcasting now!
Veterans of Chicago’s best improv shows like Baby Wants Candy, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Hitch Cocktails and more bring you an hour of hilarious long form improv!
Playing with inspiration from the Swinging 30s, 40s and 50s, these cool cats will have you in stitches with a small twist on the long form improv Chicago is famous for.
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Mike Sandwich comes to town and a young boy saves the day. A tale of uprising, murder, and a healthy dose of alcohol for all. The fabric mines will never be the same after young Danny inspires the townspeople to be all they can be. Famous detective Mike Sandwich comes to the town of Foley. He’s in New York City to solve an unidentified crime… but will Mike take enough notes before he gets blackout drunk? And can his notes be understood even if he does?! Listen to find out who surv...
Many thanks to all our new listeners in the USA & South Africa! Please rate/review! Blue Beaumont, the twin of famous movie star of the 1940s, pulls into a gas station where his life changes forever. He and his new chum Tucker Cornwallace set out to find his brother while Beauregard, his brother, is on a quest of his own. Little do they know they may both find love, but will they find the Heart of The Ocean; and will Tucker ever get anything to eat? Recorded 1/10/26 @ iO...
A leech loving scientist posing as an OBGYN just might not be the worst doctor in town... extra hilarious episode, please check out our upcoming live shows at iO at www.improvisedradio.com Crew - Chuck Cotterman - HostKatlin Schneider - ProudctionEd Zak - Foley TableCast - Joe Hartenstein - Jessica’s Husband, Jimmy the Bartender Carly Olson - Helen the Telekenetic Nurse, Frederique the French Leech, Becky the Travel AgentJordan Reichardt - The Straight Forward Psychologist , ...
A young lad tries his shot at living his dream, only be told he’s useless and will never amount to anything. A tale we can all relate to this Christmas. Shelby Burton - Elizabeth - Clark’s mother, other rapscallions Eric - Professor Bobo, Charles Nelson Ben - A series of annoying circus goers!, Richard Harvard Bowden Brown - the animal trainer Joe - Clark the Clown, a series of nincompoops Host- Chuck Cotterman Foley - Katlin Schneider Production - Ed Zak Theme Music: Mark R...
Two Kentucky potato farmers take a chance in the big city and land themselves on a cruise! Ne're do wells and cross class romance, this is an IGAR to remember, or at least, listen to! Philip Amler - Uncle Davy Goliath, The Card Dealer, Mr.Gorgonsen Shelby Burton - Captains Wife, Martha the Oily Sister, The Pit Boss, Joe Hartenstine - Captain and others Eric Pedersen - Damn Fool Nephew James the 3rd; First Officer Ashley Whitehurst - Constantine oil sister, a ne’er do well Ben Vige...
A broken piano plays the chords of a broken man's heart. Actually that's not really what happens, but that would be pretty poetic if it was! Live from the Flyover Comedy Festival in St.Louis. Ft. Philip Amler, Ashley Whitehurst, Jordan Reichardt, Joe Hartenstine Host: Chuck Cotterman Foley: Katlin Schenider Tech: Ed Zak & Vicky Di Dios Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking here! Support the show https://www.improvisedradio.com/ https:/...
This episode we are lucky enough to host Grace Goze of Hitchcock*Tails and Clued In as well as Joe Burton of The Improvised Shakespeare Company. What a delight! For the first time here is a ridiculous AI summary of the episode. We would have just written "Good accents, bad Canadians, enough said." AI Below: A ring caught by the wind, a rooftop roaring over Chicago, and two lovers trying to define what love looks like when the law barges in. Our live golden-age radio troupe builds a full town ...
Hi everyone and welcome. My name is Eric Pedersen and I’m the co-creator and artistic director of Improvised Golden Age of Radio - a show that started in 2024 where we improvise a fully staged old-time radio play inspired by old classics like The Shadow, Johnny Dollar, Rocky Jordan and more. The narration, story, characters, commercials, and sound effects are all being made up on the spot always live in front of an audience and it is a ton of fun to perform and we have had some really g...
A hidden cockney accent, more drunken children, and some run of the mill animal mutilation. Another typical Summer camp Bemidji. This week’s episode brought to you by our fake sponsor, Vorhees Brand Camping Gear. Featuring Eric Pedersen, Ashley Whitehurst, Jordan Reichardt, Carly Olson, Philip Amler. Hosted by Joe Hartenstine. Foley by Katlin Schneider. Live Production: Ed Zak and Victoria De Dios. Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking here! Sup...
At least we recycle, is it so bad the bottles are empty because school children got into the teachers booze supply? The detective is smart, but are they smart enough to figure out which child is visibly intoxicated?! How many bones can we break inside an 87 year old woman's hand? Brought to you by our fake sponsor, Roger's Personal Beach Cabanas. Host: Katlin Schneider Cast: Sayjal Joshi, Eric Pedersen, Carly Olson, Shelby Burton, Ashley Whitehurst Foley: Chuck Cotterman Live Production: Ed Z...
Cynthia heads to Chicago to open a theater where things immediately fall off the rails. Hot dogs on the bus?! This episode was fakely brought to you by Quality Cousin's Fresh Franks. Cast: James Dugan, Eric Pedersen, Carly Olson, Jordan Reichardt, Joe Hartenstine, Philip Amler Host: Chuck Cotterman Foley: Katlin Schneider Live Production: Ed Zak & Victoria De Dios Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking here! Support the show https://ww...
Martha's strong strong coffee is running out of coffee. Can the mobster mothers of the town complete their heist before the cops track them down? Will utter nonsense win the face of obvious plot resolution?! Listen to find out! Cast: Carly Olson, Jordan Reichardt, Ashley Whitehurst, Mark Gagliardi, Eric Muller Joe Hartenstein, Eric Pedersen Host: Chuck Cotterman Foley: Katlin Schneider Live Production: Ed Zak Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking her...
Click to use a digital carrier pigeon! Two mischievous visitors are blown into town... and right out to sea! Join Philip Amler, Shelby Burton, Joe Hartenstine, Eric Pedersen, Ashley Whitehurst, Ben Vigeant, Katlin Schneider (Foley), Ed Zak (Digital Soundscape) and Chuck Cotterman as your announcer. Recorded live in front of an audience at Donny's Skybox Theater at Second City on 7/3/25 Support the show
Click to use a digital carrier pigeon! Improvised Golden Age Radio is opening up the archives! Take a listen to Detective Hour: The Mayor's Gone Missing, starring Carly Olsen, Ben Vigeant, Eric Pedersen, Ashley Whitehurst, Joe Burton and your announcer, Chuck Cotterman. The Mayor of Plattville was the one who kicked off the fair every year, and he loved the fair more than anyone or anything else in the world. But now... the Mayor has Gone Missing! How will the town of Plattville start the fai...
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