Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

"Dear Sir, Would You Kindly Send Me Pictures Of Your Feet" Feet Pics, Self-Destructive Uteruses, and the Downfall of the Irish Economy

In this episode, Alec and Corinna discuss feet pics, self-destructive uteruses, and the downfall of the Irish economy, after reading a news story about a French teen who was criminally charged after making a straw-licking video in Singapore. Corinna is a Munich-based improviser that performs with AVoidIn Improv! ________________ 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])

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

In this episode, Alec and Ryan discuss Van Halen, taking your socks off on an airplane, and the fake news of the world's oldest tortoise dying as part of a crypto scam. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w] and @ryan_stands_up [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChyuxqaHSCggFxexo2vWDCA] Ryan is a comedian and improviser from the US, based in Munich Follow him on Instagram: @ryan_stands_up ________________ 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])

"Your Bodily Fluids Add To The Thrill" Temecula, Pools, and Hot Air

In this episode, Alec and guest host Joe Bill discuss an emergency hot air balloon landing in a Temecula backyard. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w] and ‪@joebillimprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtEhNJBl6V32nhejt5QEh1A] Joe Bill is an OG Chicago improv legend and neuroscience nerd. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joebillimprov/ [https://www.instagram.com/joebillimprov/] Website: https://www.integratedimprovisation.com/ [https://www.integratedimprovisation.com/] ________________ 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])

"A Fridge Full Of Sand" Modern Art, Pigeons and Human Meat Restaurants

In this episode, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the sausage art exhibition in the Belgian city of Bruges’s Biekorf centre, that was eaten by its visitors. They also discuss Amazing Digital Circus, and pigeon Matroska dolls. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva Lara Schmidt is a German voice actor, social media manager and improviser based in Munich! Follow her on Instagram: laraschmidtva Website: https://lara-schmidt-va.de/ [https://lara-schmidt-va.de/] ________________ 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])

"Don't Break The Spaghetti" Criminals, Black Lung, and Furbies

In this episode, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the pasta-lego heist where lego was purchased, replaced with dry pasta, and returned. We also discuss children, make some specifically millennial references, and try not to get ourselves cancelled. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva Lara Schmidt is a German voice actor, social media manager and improviser based in Munich! Follow her on Instagram: laraschmidtva Website: https://lara-schmidt-va.de/ [https://lara-schmidt-va.de/] ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea ( @AlecSheaImprov [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w]) and Ryan Charnoky (@ryan_stands_up [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChyuxqaHSCggFxexo2vWDCA]) and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then 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 Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... 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])