Kornfeld And Andrews: The Radio Plays

”Two Improv Masters” --New York TimesSeasoned performers, longtime improv instructors, and all-around swell guys Rick Andrews and Louis Kornfeld combine their improv powers for a series of longform, improvised radio plays that are as honest as they are hilarious. With a patient, nuanced style, they create a textured world filled with characters that will make you laugh and move you all at the same time. It’s comedy. It’s theater. It’s radio (but on a podcast).See Kornfeld and Andrews live on Sundays at The Magnet Theater in New York: magnettheater.com<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Pork Pie

Every dog and every owner should get the chance to shine at a dog show. Correction: almost every dog and owner.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-27
11:09

You Got To Be F***** Kiddin Me

When two former gym buddies run into each other in the supermarket they need to put the world to rights about the key issues, like motion smoothing and the invention of the Post-It Note.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
15:34

Dirty Laundry

One man is just trying to get a simple work call sorted at a laundromat but sometimes other patrons need to talk about the original Star Trek show bible. Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
12:07

The Haunted Canoe

One child at camp needs just a little more detail on the campfire ghost story and it isn't playing well with the storyteller.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
14:28

LIVE EPISODE: Shark Tank

One man has a very unfortunate experience on a live television show and is now living with the consequences.This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Magnet Theater, New York on Sunday 26th October 2025. This show was performed in the dark, with the house and stage lights down. When prompted for a suggestion for where the show could be set, an audience member suggested Shark Tank.The recording is of the live show in its entirety, with sound effects added in post production.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
46:40

I Was The First Person To Have A Chef On TV

An earnest film student attempts to conduct a formal academic interview about early television production, only to find their carefully prepared questions repeatedly derailed by a rambling industry veteran. Can the student's attempts to rein in the sprawling oral history work?Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/ Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-23
10:22

Pool Boy

When a kid needs to pee in the swimming pool, one father tries to take appropriate action, only to discover that their son has some serious misgivings about their parenting style.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
11:57

Drop And Give Me Ten

When the drill sergeant takes against a recruit, there is very little room for redemption.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/ Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-09
10:37

Starfire

When one man goes searching for his missing daughter in a club, he finds someone who has seen her, and some of the cult of which she is now a part. However information on such things is hard to decipher when you are in a trance club, for a variety of reasons.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
11:10

First Time Caller, First Time Listener

A radio host, who knows his sports, gets the pleasure of speaking to a first time listener who somehow managed to get through to the radio station. This is a classic listener vs host duel and there can only be one winner. Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-25
12:17

Decorative Clam

Some restaurants like to go over and above, creating a fine dining experience that not only elevates the food, but transcends it.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-18
09:19

Say Name

There are many reasons for medical trials to use an MRI machine but sometimes those reasons aren't altogether obvious, as is the case in this man vs machine episode.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
09:47

Galaxor

There's a new wonder drug on the market and if your hands are feeling a little cold, it may be able to help you.Please note, this podcast does not constitute medical advice.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
14:53

Pizza's Good Man

There are a whole load of things you get to know when you move into a new dorm. Two new college roommates explore dorm etiquette at a mixer event. Content warning: Episode includes the word 'humping'Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-28
09:57

And I Do That Also

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Sadly, when a couple are on different continents, there can be a mismatch of interests when it comes to expressing the physical desires your love elicits. Experience the awkward joy of two people on the phone, trying to express their most intimate fantasies, while one of them rides the U-Bahn in Berlin.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-21
09:54

Don't Talk To The Machine

One man is resisting the rise of the machines - well, one machine in particular. He refuses to be defeated but in his battle to win against technology, he makes some powerful enemies. Undeterred, this man seeks vengeance either directly or through a proxy. There's nothing in the American constitution that can stop him.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-14
11:00

The Seven Heads Of Beelzebub

A stadium is packed with fans of a metal group who have been going so long, their doctors are concerned for their well-being. But with a large crowd to please, an album to sell, and some unconventional instruments, it's time to perform.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-07
10:05

A Couple Of Irons In A Couple Of Fires

Why don't windows have more names these days? Should you use your real name these days? Should you live in your own car? All reasonable questions to ask yourself if you are about to enter the cut-throat world of the real estate market.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
11:25

Get In Here

It's been great to catch up, but now one friend needs to leave; a fact not fully appreciated by the other friend. Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-24
09:58

Don't Linger On The Thoughts

Some jobs are stressful, so meditation can seem like a really good way of letting go, even if you are in the marines. Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick Andrewshttps://magnettheater.com/show/58819/Produced by:Lloydie James Lloydhttps://www.improvchronicle.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-17
10:00

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