"Van Halen, Is He Dutch?" Planes, Socks, and Sombreros

"Mortal Enemies of Human and Duck Alike" Merlin the Duck, Trains, and Translunar Insertion ft. Paul Ayris

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Paul discuss Merlin the Duck not being allowed in the FIFA stadiums, the duck way of life, and magic. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w] and @ayrispaul [https://www.instagram.com/ayrispaul/#] https://www.instagram.com/ayrispaul/ [https://www.instagram.com/ayrispaul/] https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/ [https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/] Paul Ayris is a Munich-based improviser performing with Bake This. Content Note: Discussions of duck mating in a humanised way, comedically depicted death by fire ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w]) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ])

"And Nobody Died" Mental Health, Big Foot, and Spider-scorpions

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Mayumi discuss mental health in improv communities, childhood, and big foot. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w]and @mayumi.mhc Mayumi Hikida is a Vienna-based improviser and mental health specialist! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/ [https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/] Content Note: Discussions about mental health and bullying ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w]) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ])

"You'd Die If We Shot Your Head Off" Cockroaches, Goo, and Bug Busts

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Nicholas Shore discuss a record breaking bug bust. As in... illegal bugs. A bug bust. No, not a drug bust. A bug bust. They also do a scene showing the lives of two factory employees busting bugs. Popping cockroaches specifically in this case. Nicholas Shore is a Vienna-based improviser and chemist! Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.d.shore/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.d.shore/] Alec Shea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/ [https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/] ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w]) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ])

"Haunting the Pants" Mushroom Murders and Stockholm Syndrome

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Nick Byrne discuss Nick's work as a travelling improviser and the director of the Improvention festival in Canberra, Australia, as well as the famous mushroom murder in Australia. Nick Byrne is a Canberra-based improviser, organiser of the Improvention and Impro INvention festival in Canberra, creator of An Improviser's Learning Journal, and much more! Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/improact1/ [https://www.instagram.com/improact1/] Alec Shea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/ [https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/] ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w]) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ])

"Smackdown Vs. Raw Feelings" Wrestling, Libraries, and Martha Stewart

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Mayumi discuss a wrestling show that took place in a public library, Mayumi's experience as a mental health coordinator for improv communities, and the emotional impact of Martha Stewart's cooking. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w] and Mayumi Hikida Mayumi Hikida is a Vienna-based improviser and mental health specialist! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/ [https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/] ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w]) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ])