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Improvised Golden Age Radio

Improvised Golden Age Radio

IGAR 17 Episodes Jul 5, 2026

Improvised Golden Age Radio is a comedy podcast featuring veterans of Chicago's top improv shows like Baby Wants Candy and Improvised Shakespeare Company. Each episode presents an hour of long-form improv inspired by the swinging 30s, 40s, and 50s. The performers bring a fresh twist to classic improv styles, delivering hilarious and spontaneous performances.

Episodes

Naomi Crashes New York (Live from Yes, Ann Improv Festival)
Naomi Crashes New York (Live from Yes, Ann Improv Festival) Jul 5, 2026 1858 An enterprising young woman with pockets full of cash hits the big Town of New York as her father desperately searches for her while firing as many of his guns as possible. Will she become the queen of New York or fall into its underbelly? Will Toylaydo survive the big fire? What other details will be spread on The News?! Love, fire, and mystery ensue in Naomi Crashes New YorkCast: Eric Pedersen 
Prison Spring Break (Ft. Thomas Kelly of Sand)
Prison Spring Break (Ft. Thomas Kelly of Sand) Apr 11, 2026 2932 A story of redemption reminiscent of the Shawkshank prison yards... well not really but there is a prison! Our waves are graced with the tones of Thomas Kelly from legendary improv group Sand! Listening to him make faces will delight your ear bones, or whatever is in those things!  Below is the AI generated summary for your amusement.  Please like and subscribe anywhere podcasts are available. Als
The Storm and the After Party (@ Crawlspace Theater in Kalamazoo)
The Storm and the After Party (@ Crawlspace Theater in Kalamazoo) Mar 30, 2026 2283 Guys and Dolls... and Tornadoes! And some weight changing gigantic water melons. It's a rare 3-person cast honored to grace the stage of Crawlspace Theater in Kalamazoo Michigan for a special double bill with written old-time show All Ears Theater.  Thanks much to those who put the show together and invited us. If you are ever in Kalamazoo please visit Dann and the team at Crawlspace for some
Jockeying For Position (Ft. Beth Melewski)
Jockeying For Position (Ft. Beth Melewski) Mar 24, 2026 3094 Michigan soft wool presents a pointless tale of weirdos and mendicants! Live at Second City on 8/21/25 featuring Improvised Shakespeare Beth Melewski! How lucky are we!? (very lucky).  Host: Peter CoreyFoley: Katlin SchneiderProduction: Ed / Victoria Cast:Ashley Whitehurst - Kid!, The Other JockeyBen Vigeant - Opening Narrator, Randy the Bookie, a JockeyBeth Melewski - Borris the bookie, Hank The
Its Everyday Bro (Ft. cast of iO's Blueprint)
Its Everyday Bro (Ft. cast of iO's Blueprint) Mar 14, 2026 1996 The cast of iO's Blueprint (see below) takes on the form of IGAR having never seen or heard the show before. We set up the show in about six minutes (a new record) between teams while explaining the form to the cast who then had to immediately perform it. Jordan and Ashley from the IGAR cast joined The Blueprint cast.  Host - James DuganAvery Ford - Willie The restauranter, Detective Daniels 
A Love of Drinks and Denim
A Love of Drinks and Denim Feb 10, 2026 2730 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
Blue In The Driver’s Seat
Blue In The Driver’s Seat Jan 19, 2026 2843 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 He
Le Creme Noir (Or the Powers That Be)
Le Creme Noir (Or the Powers That Be) Jan 9, 2026 3569 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.comCrew -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,
Tears of a Teenage Clown
Tears of a Teenage Clown Dec 31, 2025 2629 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 NelsonBen -  A series of annoying circus goers!, Richard Harvard Bowden Brown - the animal trainerJoe - Clark the Clown, a series of nincompoops Host- Chu
The Kentucky Cruise Conundrum
The Kentucky Cruise Conundrum Dec 14, 2025 3005 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 othersEric Pedersen - Damn Fool Nephew James the
The Weathered Piano (live from Flyover Comedy Festival)
The Weathered Piano (live from Flyover Comedy Festival) Dec 7, 2025 2587 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 HartenstineHost: Chuck CottermanFoley: Katlin ScheniderTech: Ed Zak & Vicky Di DiosTheme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.comYou can act
Mobsters with Accents (ft. Joe Burton & Grace Goze)
Mobsters with Accents (ft. Joe Burton & Grace Goze) Nov 28, 2025 2427 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

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