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Ëp. 103: "Stool Candy" Tron, Big-D and Chris do the heavy lifting without bizzy bizzy Sattler. This SHOULD be interesting...*= Improvised Bits with SoundscapeCOLD OPEN - Dawn/Big D is hoping she's not getting sick.*- "Riff City" - It's a competitionWELCOME - No SattlerNew and Good: Fletch has an Accountability Buddy*- "Önline Friend" - Online friends meet for the first time in RLSearching for "The Bell" or alternativesWhat's a diphthong?*- "No Highway for Cowboys"- Gen-Z Cowboys trying to enter the freeway/@ the DMVFeels off to have no dingDawn is frantically trying to fix The Bell*- "Fix-it Franny"- Franny's Fix It Shop: She tries to fix everything*- "Swirly Wiggins" - Hiding from Noogie NancyExplaining a Swirly WigginsChris brags about being punched*- "Honey, good news! I got fired today!"- Little Timmy's failed High-FiveJokey celebrationNew and Good: Dawn bought new stools for the JestHERS*- Öutdoor Stools"- Things need to be aged outside/Stool SampleMEMORIES - Barbara Streisand's store/closet? Racks and racks...*- "RackALiscious"- Tell us about your rack/Cool MelindaTron explains his perception of the last bit.And So Much More...
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*= Improvised BitCOLD OPEN - "Comedy...tonight!"* "Why Does He Get To Be Tron?"MUSIC OPENINTRO & WELCOMELIVING ROOM-STYLE BANTERThe "Sellout Club"We could re-brand this* "The Jesties Podcast After Dark"Alex reacts to Chris's reaction to Dawn's pun* "Co-Cheerleaders"Ever fall asleep during a movie?* "Fletch Bohansky Enjoys Skat"Alex, do you know what SKAT means?Dawn, do you know about SKAT?* "Dawn Doesn't Get It"* "Tron, Come Here"Did anyone do anything special for the holiday?* "Sounds Of The Universe"You guys ever get a hole in your tongue?* "If Keanu Does Anything, It's Cool"What if Keanu rode the bus in The Matrix* "Lawrence Fishbourne Opines On Matrix IV"What if Matrix was mashed up with John Wick movies?* "I'll Give You The Finger And You Give Me My Dog Back"So Chris, what's new? How was your holiday?What was your favorite gift, Tron?How bout you, Alex?What about you, Dawn...favorite gift?Chili and waffles? Doin lines of eggs?What's happening 2026 at JEST?
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*= Sound-enhanced Improvised SketchesOpening Warm-ups - the mayhem begins* PARODY TOWN "What are you talking about, Willis?"IntroductionsPost-mortem of 100th episodeReminiscing past episodes* Plans for 150th episode "ATM Robot""I love you guys" - "Kittycat Mewww"* "Hello, Princess""I hiked and then I babysat till 2-in the morning"* Baby has a job, bein a baby -- "Hey, Tony!" Names that end in the, "Eeee" sound* Men chewingWhat would you rhyme with "aide?"* "You gotta say the "dirty words" softly"Just do that whiney voice that you do* "The fellas are over""Gene Simmons" gives marriage advice and other opinionsDo you do any voices at home?* Tron' dog - "Charlie's voice"Alex and Carly like to annoy each other with the "me-me-me-me" voice* "Barly" at the coffee shop"I wanna talk to the "me-me-me-me" voice* Tron calls "Miss Barly," of the "me-me-me-me" voiceChris should do a show with his voices* Alex etches on the headstoneUpcoming for JEST"OK! That's a wrap."
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Ep:100 "LIVE From The Bunker Theater" * = Improvised SketchAlex welcomes the live audience to the theater and intros a video he had made to celebrate the 100th episode occasion. 1st Guest is OG, Stephanie S, who instigates a disagreement about the origins of JEST ImprovTron tries out the JEST TRIVIA -- Winners get a 100th episode T-Shirt*Canadian Wedding Ceremony - The Moose complain2nd Guest is Maddy K, who brings her extensive knowledge of current Pop Culture, including the Wicked-2 movie.*Cinema Lobby - Special popcorn deal and unique toppings.*Maddy in the Office - Maddy's has a social media posting discussion at work with her bosses.*Commenting on Social Media Posts to connect with an in-person meeting - Guest appearance by "Gene Simmons,"*The "Mean Ones" live the longest - "Gene Simmons" origin story3rd Guest is Emily K, who is handy with tools*"Emily" interviewing Emily*Emily is becoming a "Cat Person" and gets a call from her roommate, "Jenna."*The Russians infiltrate the "Yesties Podcast"*Chris's anti-boring Intervention leads to instigating a bar fight with his new friend, Russky RyanMore Trivia4th and final Guest is Aries H - and the Hosts attempt to do Aries Impressions, then discuss his meal plans*"Aries's" and his Mom make plans for a new, more efficient feeding method*"How Are Your Humors?" A visit to the doctor, leads to visits to other doctorsFinal Q&A*"Cleveland" has a discussion with Alex and "Carly" about stealing cheese and getting a 5th cat
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Ep.99: Jury Performance - ft. OakOak is working on their name* Low ConfidenceIs that your real name?Someone's missingDawn's big moment*Performing Jury DutyPSP *Let me see your filePorn GamesTron in the cabin with the magazines*Someone broke inThe family computerUsing technologyJury Duty situationsDid you get an allowance?*Oak, remember we're at churchMonetary rewardsDead Presidents*Lincoln's top hatMoney for favors*Money for nothingJest goings on - what's coming up? *= Improvised Sketch - w/soundscape
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Oak and Aries continued their recent visit and stuck around for Halloween! But we didn't want anything to be too scary, so we added a bit of silliness, just for laughs.* Improvised SketchWe open up razzing Aries about his hair and glowing skin.What scary movie has Aries seen lately?Chris, what's your New & Good?*Abnormal Sweater Aries, have you ever flown in an plane?*Captain DJ Douglas Justice, "vibing" mid flight announcementsOak, what game are you on right now?Chris talks about being a security guard in a supermarket*My Baby Is A CarnivoreBig-D got a new windshield*Fix-It Ticket Stop*Advice For An Engaged ManAlex, have you planned a date for your wedding?*Wedding PlannersWhat's coming up for JEST Community? Shows? Classes? Stand-Up?Stay informed about our upcoming LIVE RECORDING OF THE 100th Episode on November 22, 2025
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Ep. 97: We Have Fun! - ft. Oak & AriesIntro - We have fun!*Oak's Godfather ate their goldfishLove Wolf album discussion*Whoo-hoo - the pushy owls*Elton John - a diminutive fellow performs at the Las Vegas Retirement HomeAlex is chauffer for Aries (before Aries arrives)Aries has arrived and gets an earfulAries's New and Good includes his daily meal plan"Lemon Party" - and "Cars"*Aries and "Shrek Special"Alex makes an announcement*Cleveland reacts to Alex's newsMore Aries food choicesOak's New & Good includes new glassesAries deals with books*Jacked LibrariansVideo Gaming nostalgia*Game FAQ Review mtg. [RETRO]More Gaming nostalgiaInfo regarding our Shows and Programs*Includes Improvised Sketch
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Ep. 96: Too Many Things! - Too many things about DawnAdmiral Ackbar, "It's a trap!" *Admiral (Josiah) Ackbar - actual it's Gial Ackbar - Improvised SketchStar Wars loreJJ Abrams styleWhat should we do for Episode #100?Tron and Alex get married?Chris's New & GoodNew StandUp ProgramLove Wolf's album sales - Streaming Residuals*Trick Them Into Doing This - Improvised SketchAlex's New & GoodOpen MicToo many things...Have you seen John Cena?Correlation & Causation*Have you been punched in the face? - Improvised SketchMr. Johnson and his 5-gal bucketRighteous GemstonesWalton GogginsTron's New & GoodOak's dogOld dogs vs Young dogsSounds like something Aries would say...Harry Potter video gameAlex to Chris: "Have you ever walked out of a movie?"Vampires are dumb as shit*Date with a Vampire - Improvised SketchAnybody watch...?AND MORE!
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Ep. 95: "Bark Wahlberg" ft. Love Wolf band interview. Love Wolf is in the studio giving us details about their celebrated union and recent album release.Chris offers Grape flavored Red Vines and Dawn throws down the challenger, Mixed Berry Twist*MARK! MARK! MARK! -- Bark Wahlberg, a dog talent pitching a TV showDawn's New &/or Good goes down a rabbit hole into Hyphy music influence*"ELVIS" is living in the retirement center and getting medical attention*DILDO FACTORY is in danger of going out of businessAlex shares his exposure to horses and animal husbandrySend your IMPROV suggestions to TEAM@JESTIMPROV.COMTron breaks a chair and searches for another *BROKEN CHAIR REPRIMANDED by their family who brings in a "CHARAPIST"*BARK WAHLBERG IS BACK! Pitching his brand to FOXDogs aren't weird, they're just doing dog stuff.More about Alex horsing around in Ojai*ELVIS needs to get from shower to BingoAnd much more!Listen to: ROCK HARD (The Greatest Hits) by Love Wolf (Alex Sattler and Christopher Parker Howard) wherever you find musicInfo about shows, classes, etc. -- go to https://www.jestimprov.com*-IMPROVISED SKETCHES
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Ep. 94: "Typical Friday Shenanigans" - Alex, Tron, Big-D and Chris gettin' deep into their usual, typical nonsense, just for fun. Ribbing, razzing, poking and joking their way through just another Friday, with a lot of laughs, some bits, a touch of in-studio live music and previews of Jest shows.Theories about Alex's tardy arrivalPreviewing Shenanigans for upcoming Love Wolf appearanceMorkin' my Mindy, etc.Shannon Sharpe controversyFootball referencesTaylor SwiftMusical tastes and opinionsPersonal experiences influenced by musicJoke BaneMaster BatesEditing evolutionInternet democracyTONY'S FLACCID PIZZA - IMPROVISED SKETCHRIDERLESS HORSERACE - IMPROVISED SKETCHChris had a Birthday and went to the giant redwoodsSTAR WARS Detours discussionDawn's stand-up routines discussionStand-Up Showcase happenedAlex references SouthParkDawn says "Big Fella" and Tron takes offense"What's your go-to movie candy?"Popcorn and candyBig Boy StuffRed Vines - staleGrape flavored Red VinesAnd much more!
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Opener - Let's try out the sound board's built-in sound effects buttonsIntroductionsPlanning for our 100th episode live-recording eventChris reminiscing about his life in bands in the 90sChris reminiscing about Paul Walter Hauser and "Lemonade!"Remake old mediaArtificial ItaliansAnal bleaching theoriesCount My Jewels - improvFun with the sound boardNipple WaterAlex hyping "Love Wolf""I Like It"Alex recollection of woman using a urinal at the FairNever seen a cow use a restroom - improvAnd much much more...
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JESTIES Ep. 92 - Whisker BallsEwes Guys!Rice Crispy Treats - How they're made with raw rice and monkeysRaw Crispies!Big Boy Roger's Cooking Show - doo-da, doo-daChris explains his voice character reference - Alan ArkinThe Bop-it MovieThe Santa Claus problemNew Santa AuditionsAmazon Pitch Meeting More about Santa CastingA coconut guy feels nut-thingChris's beef about PWHAnd more...
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Ep. 91: HEY! - feat. A.J. pt. 2Hey! Big-D took the family to the local water park and declared it a... less than awesome experience.Food trailer at the water parkAJ (as Arnold, former Governator), answers the question, "Who are you and why are you here?"Arnold is new spokesperson for Subway?Riffing about former, local political behavior, etc.Chris brings up the Rug DoctorA visit from the Rug DoctorNew Zealander in the house?New Zealander out of his element at the Outback SteakhouseAJ riffs about working at various hotelsAlex shares New And Good about going to Universal Studios, Mario WorldRiffing memories of discovering various porn media"Seinfailed""Robo-Gene Simmons"... and more!
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Ep. 90: Big Water, feat. A.J. --Chris explains a mildly objectionable unexpected bit from one of the stand up student performer's otherwise stellar set.Improvised audio sketch in a restaurantBuzzer/Button awkwardnessA.J. talks about his routine for the stand up student showcaseImprovised audio sketch about how Stand-up works -- "Rudy Mintchoo" does his first setSide Effects comedyImprovised audio sketch documenting patient with side-effectsChopin it up around the tableSailing...why? Big waterImprovised audio sketch about life on The Big WaterAnd more!
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Ep. 89: That's Why There's No Seatbelts, feat. Oak Pt.2Bubbly...everything is alivePlugs on the busRetiring school busHey! You stole my carDayton works at Magnolia ThunderpussyDad JokesHoward Stern showRice is niceRefrigeration Issues in Relationship CounselingGreater EnlightenmentAnd so much more! See our shows, drop-in for classes
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Ep. 88: The Celeroni, feat. Oak -- Plugging InBuying in bulk at CoscoTake a trip to the Celeroni Pizza ParlourOak's mom listens to this podcast - so we call herThe gang reaches out to Dirty Gertie Summoning Cleveland -- who meets Oak"Zack Galifianakis" - gets into new projectsSelling various things at the Dodgers gameThe Nerd Test...And More!
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Ep. 87: CARPOD, ft. Archie The SquirrelOn the road home, Jesties recorded the POD while reminiscing their wild weekend.The Squirrel Alex didn't get his breakfast pastaWaltzing Matilda Squirrel - StandUpSend a squirrel to team@jestimprov.comA Boid!Retro Video StoresRenounce your membershipTarantino-ing itFaceless Wonder Boy...and more.
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Ep. 86: Fresh Birthday, ft. EMILY - Fellow JESTIES improv troupe member, Emily King, is back! This time, she's on her own and joins our goofball pod hosts, Alex, Tron, Big-D and Chris, for some fun and mayhem.Chris is goaded into "doing a voice" to start us off and to get Alex to groanEmily tries to tell us she's "freshly" 32. Then laments her "early" 30s. Especially that trip to Spain.Alex says he's "full of electrolytes"Pumped-up on electrolytesEmily's last name is KINGHer mother is walking the "Camino de Santiago," in SpainJESTIES are walking the Camino to MinneapolisEmily is using "big" wordsUsing big words at schoolButtered Waffles?And...much, much, more!
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Ep. 85, Lil' Angst, ft. MICHELLE, a fellow JESTIES troupe member joins the regular goofballs, for the usual wacky and offensive, yet endearing banter. Michelle brought her share of weapons. We had FUN! - and some undercurrent punsWhat are those shorts Alex is wearing?Michelle has a "Black Flies" story -- and so does Big D. Michelle's got ZingersChris is mean to Alex, but only on the podcast - right?How Michelle found JEST Improv - and all the others, apparently.When Alex called Michelle to offer her a spot in the JESTIES troupeWhat Michelle does for work as a scientist, but she cannot tell us who she works forAlex, our crowned JOKE DADDY gets called out for his intolerance of cheap jokes and punsChris brings his "Jeff" impressionFurther impressions - including the "dude" impressionsNicknamesAnd so much more!
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Ep. 84: Improv Magic, ft. TORI & ROBERT - Tori and Robert are students of improvisation and magic, and today they are seated at the kids' table with our regular JESTIES goofballs, to discuss a life built on illusion and adaptation. They bring some wacky true tales of unforgettable magical experiences and tough crowds at their shows.First, they need us to explain what to expect on this podcast (hint: it involves Cleveland, and not the city).Next, we get to hear stories of their magical partnership and marriage.Of course, there's always input from the Jesties, who can relate to wacky audiencesChristopher Walken-here, has a sayWhat are those audience hecklers all about?Stand-up experiencesCleveland drops in for a bit, to make sure Alex isn't upset with him.Kids in a family really want to see a magic show, but their Paw won't let them.JEST IMPROV'S upcoming showsHear about Tori and Robert's podcast (The Jesties guested on it, once -- for the sake of cross pollination)THANK YOU FOR LISTENING - PLEASE Like and Subscribe.
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