World's Nerdiest Improv Show

<p>The <strong>World's Nerdiest Improv Show</strong> is an improv show that livestreams on <a href="https://flatimprov.com/watch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flat Improv</a>. The show recordings are also archived <a href="http://youtube.com/@flatimprov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on YouTube</a> and it is offered here as a podcast!</p><br><p>Season 2 is hosted by <strong>Maureen Faucet-Clooder</strong> and <strong>Melba Töstman</strong>.</p><br><p>Season 1 of WNIS (weenis) was hosted by Jen deHaan and Katrina Charles, and features nerdy content about improv, interviews, bits, and more.</p><br><p><strong>About WNIS</strong></p><br><p>You can find show transcripts, videos, credits, and more information at <a href="http://ween.is/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ween.is</a>.</p><br><p>This show is produced and directed by <strong>Jen deHaan</strong> of <a href="https://FlatImprov.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flat Improv</a>. Music, sound, and theme song by <strong>Katrina Charles</strong>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode 13: Chipotle and Rosemary Creeeeem Soup

Katrina and Jen talk about improv, including improv articles they found on the internet and facts you can add to your scenes. Discover soup and what the word of the day is. And see what Will Hines photo will end up on the studio wall. You know, important stuff like that.Word of the Week: ScrupulousSoup: Chipotle and Rosemary Creeeeem SoupLinks: Solo improv Art improv Dinosaurs! Octopus! HairSolo improv examples (Monika Smith):YouTube 1Youtube 2Plugs:Katrina: contact her! Give her a job! She is amazing!WGIS Jams, Fridays at 11am and 5pm PT: More info or head straight to the Jam on ZoomWGIS online classes The next "Characters Only" classCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer: Will Hines' photoEnd Credits: Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to: World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptOn FlatImprov.comSocials & LivestreamHomepage/Contact & Livestream locations: http://ween.isSocials: Instagram | TikTok | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-21
40:46

Episode 12: Carrot with Crouton Soup

Katrina and Jen talk about improv, including improv articles they found on the internet and facts you can add to your scenes. Discover soup and what the word of the day is. And see what Will Hines photo will end up on the studio wall. You know, important stuff like that.Word of the Week: SpatterdashesSoup: Carrot with Crouton SoupLinks:Improv writing Grounded characters (see also "Characters Only" class!) Platypus "Hello"Plugs:Katrina: contact her! Give her a job! She is amazing!WGIS Jams, Fridays at 11am and 5pm PT: More info or head straight to the Jam on ZoomWGIS online classes The next "Characters Only" classCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer: Will Hines' photoEnd Credits: Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to: World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptOn FlatImprov.comSocials & LivestreamHomepage/Contact & Livestream locations: http://ween.isSocials: Instagram | TikTok | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-15
38:08

Episode 11: Chili Pumpkin Soup (ft. Hill Kane)

Katrina and Jen talk about improv, including improv articles they found on the internet and facts you can add to your scenes. Discover soup and what the word of the day is. And see what Will Hines photo will end up on the studio wall. You know, important stuff like that.And we get a visit from an improviser in Texas, Hill Kane! We learn what Hill is up to in her area and thinks about improv and the communities that surround the art.Guest: Hill KaneWord of the Week: BibliokleptSoup: Chili Pumpkin SoupPlugs:Katrina: contact her! Give her a job! She is amazing!WGIS Jams, Fridays at 11am and 5pm PT: More info or head straight to the Jam on ZoomWGIS online classes The next "Characters Only" classCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer: Will Hines' photoEnd Credits: Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to: World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptOn FlatImprov.comSocials & LivestreamHomepage/Contact & Livestream locations: http://ween.isSocials: Instagram | TikTok | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-08
55:18

Episode 10: Potato Carrot Soup (ft. Luke Bovard)

Katrina and Jen talk about improv, including improv articles they found on the internet and facts you can add to your scenes. Discover soup and what the word of the day is. We get a visit from an improviser living in Germany, Luke Bovard! OUR FIRST GUEST! And see what Will Hines photo will end up on the studio wall. You know, important stuff like that.Guest: Luke BovardWord of the Week: MusardSoup: Potato Carrot SoupPlugs:Katrina: contact her! Give her a job! She is amazing!WGIS Jams, Fridays at 11am and 5pm PT: More info or head straight to the Jam on ZoomWGIS online classes The next "Characters Only" classCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer: Will Hines' photoEnd Credits: Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to: World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptOn FlatImprov.comSocials & LivestreamHomepage/Contact & Livestream locations: http://ween.isSocials: Instagram | TikTok | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-01
49:20

Episode 9: Creamy Curry Soup with Zucchini and Potatoes

Katrina and Jen talk about improv, including improv articles they found on the internet and facts you can add to your scenes. Discover soup and what the word of the day is. Watch TJ's Movie Minute featuring improvisers from "our universe"! And see what Will Hines photo will end up on the studio wall. You know, important stuff like that.Word of the Week: ErinaceousSoup: Creamy Curry Soup with Zucchini and PotatoesLinks to content discussed: Professional work & improvLocation gamesTalon birds, that's only one talon thankuverymuchCarrotsPlugs:Katrina: contact her! Give her a job! She is amazing!Improvised Morning ShowWGIS Jams, Fridays at 11am and 5pm PT: More info or head straight to the Jam on ZoomWGIS online classes The next "Characters Only" classCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanTJ as TJ's Movie MinuteMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer: Will Hines' photoEnd Credits: Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to: World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptOn FlatImprov.comSocials & LivestreamHomepage/Contact & Livestream locations: http://ween.isSocials: Instagram | TikTok | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-23
43:37

Episode 8: Potato & Veg Noodle Soup

ShowView video at: https://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep8/Show NotesWe have another great show featuring Katrina and Jen talking improv things, running improv-inspired ads, discussing food and soup, and TJ's Movie Minute featuring great improvisers acting in scripted movies.Word of the Week: PilgarlicSoup: Hearty potato and vegetable noodle soupLinks to content discussed:Improv forms used in movie/TVImprov "form" definedWhale dolphinsJumping chickensPlugs:Improvised Morning ShowKatrina: contact her! Give her a job! She is amazing!CreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanTJ as TJ's Movie MinuteMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer: Will Hines' photoEnd Credits: Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to: World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptView at: https://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep8/Socials & LivestreamHomepage: http://ween.isTwitch: http://twitch.tv/wgimprovschoolYouTube: http://youtube.com/@flatimprovSocials: Instagram | TikTok | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-16
37:08

Episode 7: Ginger Turmeric Chickpea Noodle Soup

Show NotesWe are LIVE this week and will hopefully get comments onto the screen or whatever else happens. But we have a super fun new segment called TJ's Movie Minute starring TJ!Word of the Week: BiliousSoup recipe: Ginger Turmeric Chickpea NoodleTranscript: https://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep7/Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jboA6h0LTT4Links to content discussed: Tips for Narrative ImprovAI for improv promotionUnusual Thing & CommunicationTurkey FactsMontreal Slide (more info here)GeocitiesPlugs:Character Class: POV Drills (waitlist!)Improvised Morning ShowCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanTJ as TJ's Movie MinuteMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer: Will Hines' photoEnd Credits: Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to: World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)Socials & LivestreamHomepage: http://ween.isTwitch: http://twitch.tv/wgimprovschoolYouTube: http://youtube.com/@flatimprovSocials: Instagram | TikTok | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-09
42:35

Episode 6: Chunky Tomato Mushroom Soup

Show on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/HJ3rgt12u6QShow NotesJen and Katrina are LIVE again and hoping that Twitch comments connect to their digital studio. Will it? Time will tell.What's the word of the day? What's the new photo on the wall gonna be? WHERE IS IT FROM? SUSPENSE! Watch this show to find out.NOTE: We interviewed me (Jen) as our guest today, and the audio didn't work. Which is EXACTLY why we did the test! Anyway we learnt lots and we will try it again on our road to having real guests. Anyway! That's why you might notice a weird gap in this show.Also congrats to Luke who guessed where the last week's photo was from! Go Luke!Links to content discussed: Benefits of ImprovTeachers & icebreakersOctopus vs fishOctopus vs fish - more infoAlcoholCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer:Will Hines' photoEnd Credits:Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to:World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptNote: You can also click the youtube video above to access YouTube's transcript on their site.https://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep6/Socials & LivestreamHomepage: http://ween.isTwitch: http://twitch.tv/wgimprovschoolYouTube: http://youtube.com/@flatimprovSocials: Instagram | TikTok | ThreadsPodcast: Acast (or subscribe on your fave podcast app!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-02
37:06

Episode 5: Tomato Cumin Soup

Show NotesJen and Katrina go LIVE LIVE LIVE for the first time on ALL THE CHANNELS. We're testing going live and finding out that Twitch is calling us unstable. Whelp! It's a tech test, yo.What's the word of the day, and can Jen pronounce it? What's the new photo on the wall gonna be? WHERE IS IT FROM? SUSPENSE! Watch this show to find out.Links to content discussed: WNIS show on Highwire (Reddit)CreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comPodcast production: FlatImprov.com PodcastsTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer:Will Hines' photoEnd Credits:Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to:World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)Transcripthttps://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep5/Socials & LivestreamHomepage: http://ween.isTwitch: http://twitch.tv/wgimprovschoolYouTube: http://youtube.com/@flatimprovSocials: Instagram | TikTok | ThreadsPodcast: Acast (or subscribe on your fave podcast app!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-26
28:57

Episode 4: Butternut Mint Soup

Jen and Katrina share things about improv that include where to find an infographic on game of the scene, neat facts to add to a scene, how to learn reacting to voice-over improv from Ultimate world cruise-TOK, and more.What's the word of the day, and can Jen pronounce it? SUSPENSE! Watch this show to find out.Links to content discussed: Game of the Scene (Reddit) And Scene show (Caveat) Jack Black (TikTok) Don't be an Asshole class Neat wax tablets (TikTok) Ultimate Cruise-Tok (TikTok)CreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer:Will Hines' photoEnd Credits:Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to:World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptFind at https://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep4/SocialsHomepage: http://ween.isTwitch: http://twitch.tv/wgimprovschoolYouTube: http://youtube.com/@flatimprovSocials: Instagram | TikTok | ThreadsPodcast: Acast (or subscribe on your fave podcast app!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-12
33:01

Episode 3: Pea Soup

Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6JoMslS0CUJen and Katrina share things about improv that include caring about the scene using a specific exercise that teaches you to treat a scene like you are performing a play, age and acting and pitching pixels into the void, and things they learnt this week on the internet that could be used on the stage. What's the word of the day? Watch this show to find out.Links to content discussed:Scripted scenes (Reddit)Acting (Reddit)ComicsCultsCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer:Will Hines' photoEnd Credits:Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to:World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)TranscriptAvailable at https://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep3/ or watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6JoMslS0CUSocialsHomepage: http://ween.isTwitch: http://twitch.tv/wgimprovschoolYouTube: http://youtube.com/@flatimprovSocials: Instagram | TikTokPodcast: Acast (or subscribe on your fave podcast app!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-05
38:46

Episode 2: Chik'n Noodle Soup

Katrina and Jen discuss holidays, have improv ads, and have their regular segments about things they find on the internet and how it relates to improv learning. What's the word of the day? Listen to find out!Callbacks Personality profiles and reactions Expensive space rock Human to Whale conversationCreditsStarring:Katrina Charles as Katrina CharlesJen deHaan as Jen deHaanMusic & Sound FX: Katrina CharlesSet/Video Design & OBS Button Pusher: Jen deHaanProduction: Jen deHaan / FlatImprov.comTheme song:Title: WNIS (Weenis) ThemeWritten by: Katrina CharlesPerformed by: Katrina Charles and the Katrina Charles choirExecutive Producer:Will Hines' photoEnd Credits:Music by Patrick Richmond from PixabaySpecial thanks to:World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) (weegis)For previous episodes, credits, and more see https://flatimprov.com/weenis_ep2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-29
33:20

Episode 1: Cream of Carrot Soup

Katrina and Jen are at the new studio and checking out their setup. Learn our word of the day, facts to add to your scenes and a few things to do with improv too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-22
25:40

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