Today, on episode forty-three, I sit down with Timmy McLaughlin from Seasons 6, 7 & 8! Timmy talks about portraying a grandmother, his love of Party Quirks & The Dating Game, and trying to always find the right energy level on stage. We discuss his ritual of pre-show breathing, the first time he attempted stand-up comedy, and a humbling moment at the Mealey’s Meals show. Timmy also talks about a Walmart in Philadelphia, becoming a DJ at Phase 2 in Virginia, and even doing an opening...

Today, on episode forty-two, we pick up were we left off with Emily Query from last week! Emily goes in-depth about all of her favorite memories in Season 13 including Father Stinky, the Alumni Show, and National Improv Day with Accidentally on Purpose. Then, things get a little macabre, as we discuss the season coming to a dramatic halt because of the global pandemic, performing Zoom shows, and reuniting in-person for a backyard Season Finale with Curbside Comedy. Emily also talks about...

Today, on episode forty-one, we are joined by Emily Query from Seasons 12 & 13! Emily talks about the origin of the Lord Farquaad Star Squad, shows that have “Jr.” in the title, and her early fandom of The Milkmen. We discuss the handle she feared getting the most, her pre-show superstition with her hair elastic, and the creation of Leafy & Barky. Additionally, Emily talks about trusting the process in story-driven games, the point of no return when we hit ‘play’ on the mockumentary,...

Today, on episode forty, we start the year off with one heck of an episode! Every ten episodes, we have a special interview with someone who is loosely affiliated with the Milkmen. Therefore, I am honored to be joined by Scott Strainge! Mr. Strainge talks about how the performing arts helped him work through his stutter and lisp, his time in the band Boy’s Will, and performing in “West Side Story” three times. We discuss playing original songs versus covers, bringing the twenty-four hour...

Everyone has been doing their 2020 "Year in Review" posts. I do not want to minimize the tragedy that people have experienced this year, but this podcast would not have come into existence if it was not for the circumstances that this year presented. Justin Nimmo approached me about this project in early 2020, and based on endless hours of sitting around in the Spring, Justin and I were able to record multiple episodes a week. To steal a phrase from Justin, it was just nice to "have a...

Today, on episode thirty-nine, I am joined by Nolan Russell from Seasons 1, 2, & 3! Nolan talks about his earliest improv memory (carrying a huge pane of glass), the use of the word ‘dingbat,’ and his fear of being labelled “The Milk Kid” throughout his high school career. We discuss our favorite Pokemon cards, learn about Nolan’s earliest business endeavor, Plush Partners, Inc., and make a huge revelation about the time he actually spent on the team. Additionally, Nolan talks about the...

Today, on episode thirty-eight, I am joined by Dain Berardinangelo from Seasons 10, 11, & 12! Dain talks about his middle school performance in “Romeo and Juliet,” auditioning as a hairdresser, and having his first and last name misspelt on the ‘Season 10’ cast list. We also discuss his witch doctor persona, overtop French accent, and originally having Steve’s part in the “Power Struggle” mockumentary! Additionally, Dain talks about Mr. Woodworth doing a forward roll, watching the team on...

Today, on episode thirty-seven, I am joined by Michael Bailey from Seasons 9, 10, & 11! Michael talks about an early on-stage appearance for the middle school Geography Bee, his voice cracking in the one act play “Audience,” and his notoriously sweaty hands. We also discuss the creation of Jimmy Long Arms, portraying a short-tempered porcupine, and deconstructing Inner Voice! Additionally, Michael talks about splitting a twenty piece chicken nugget before shows, writing sketch comedy, and...

Today, on episode thirty-six, I am joined by Erik Farrah from Seasons 7 & 8! Erik talks about a history teacher pushing him to get more involved at the school, variables during the audition process, and creating a pre-show tradition that the Milkies still do to this very day. We also discuss his failed selfie entrance, monologuing as an inchworm in Dark & Stormy Night, and the challenges of doing accents in Foreign Film! Additionally, Erik talks about his criteria for someone to be a...

What goes best with your Thanksgiving Dinner?! A super deluxe edition of this very podcast! This week on the pod, we are joined by Ryan Blomquist from Seasons 7 & 8! Blom and I talk for nearly two hours about his time in New York City, playing D&D, and his love of character acting! We breakdown a game of Switch, discuss his epic game of Sounds Like A Song Cue with Brer Rabbit of The Flobots, and we even play his personal favorite game, Little Voice, live on air! Blom is an...

Today, on episode thirty-four, I am joined by Matt Axford from Seasons 6, 7 & 8! Matt talks about seeing The Milkmen when he was in eighth grade, auditioning as a horse, and the inconsistency of the early practices. We talk our favorite Steven Wright jokes, singing a rap song during Sounds Like a Song Cue, and winning an epic “Questions” Gauntlet! Additionally, Matt talks his Mount Rushmore of Wrestlers, the intricacies of Friendly’s Jubilee Roll, and buying a milkshake without money! So,...

Today, we have a super special episode, as Justin's time on the podcast is coming to a close. Justin is going to be taking some time to pursue his hiking passion, but before he goes, I wanted to hear all his anecdotes from Season 12! Justin talks about his middle school musical auditions, failing to make The Milkmen on two occasions, and finding his groove with his favorite game, Advice Column. He talks about the creation of "Leafy & Barky," turning around the bus at the Holiday Show, and...

Today, on episode thirty-two, we are joined by Brendan McGuirk from Seasons 7 & 8! Brendan talks about his earliest performance memory ("Dem Bones"), picking up the trumpet in the fourth grade, and the reason why he used volleyballs when he was Troy Bolton in "High School Musical JR." Then, we talk the super secret Milkmen Handshake, his groan-worthy puns, and putting his head in a bucket of oatmeal. Additionally, Brendan shares how to get audience feedback during long form games, his...

Today, on episode thirty-one, we are joined by Dave Polito from Season 1! Dave talks his early performance life playing big brass instruments, having a lot in common with a con man, and performing theater in a gymnasium! Then, we talk the fun of the first Milkmen show, his love of word play, and his need to look at the audience before every show! We also talk about how improv has made him better at his suit and tie job, the concept of actively listening versus waiting to speak, and how a game...

If you are late to our super fun improv party, then episode thirty is an awesome jumping on point! Today, we are joined by Ryan Clark, the longest running fan in the history of Milkmen Improv! Ryan talks about laughing her way through a history project with Mike Short, delivering a classic line in the Holiday Show, and seeing the evolution of the group with her cousin, Katie Burke, during Season 13! Additionally, with Halloween on the horizon, we do a deep dive into horror movies including...

Today, on episode twenty-nine, we are joined by Eliza Sanchez from Seasons 6 & 7! Eliza talks her early performances like the Holiday Show and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," profusely sweating during her audition, and early comedic influences like Dmitri Martin. Additionally, we talk about her enjoyment of playing chaotic games like Dark & Stormy Night, subverting humor, and a sentimental Milkmen memory with her brother, Luke. This episode also has a lot of deep tracks, as Eliza tells...

Today, on episode twenty-eight, we have the "Purse God" Ryan Schadhauser from Season 11! Ryan talks about auditioning with his back to the audience, having his improv debut at the Ten Year Anniversary Show, and sweating profusely while focusing on the bright lights! He also talks about character work (and even gives us a little preview), why he loves Freeze, and writing the sketches "Shoes" and "Valuing a Potty Everyday." We also chat post-show music, our candid thoughts on Friendly's, and...

Today, on episode twenty-seven, we have Alexis Bolduc from Seasons 7 and 8! Alexis talks about forgetting to memorize her lines for Grease, the time she was a wall (Tom Snout) in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and meowing like a cat during her Milkmen Audition! She talks about her love of the '007 Roll' at Sushi Time, going for a pre-show jaunt, and buying disgusting foods to use for the game, Helping Hands. Additionally, Alexis talks about the early iterations of posters, the infamous...

To celebrate over 2,000 downloads of The Milkmen Improv Podcast, and the release of A Tribe Called Quest's Low End Theory album twenty-nine years ago today, we are proud to present to you "Scenario: The Milkmen Remix." Former Milkie, Timmy McLaughlin from Seasons 6, 7, and 8, spent some time as a club DJ after graduating in 2015. When we got talking on the podcast, I asked if we would be able to remix "Scenario" into a Milkmen Intro. He was super excited to team-up with us on this project,...

Today, on episode twenty-six, we have Alfred Rapisarda from Season 8! Alfred tells us how he discovered Mr. C's Improvisational Comedy class in the Program of Studies, shaved Vince Pigott's head, and impersonated Rod Serling during his audition. He pulls back the curtain about his monologue in the long form game Funeral, playing Bucket in his final show, and returning to the Alumni Show during Season 12 to play Switch. Additionally, we discuss the simarilies between improv and band, the...

Today, we have reached a milestone on the podcast: Episode #25! And, there is no better way to celebrate than with our guest today. He is the founder of the The Milkmen, Mike Short! Since this podcasting endeavor begin, people have been asking about when we would get Mike on the line, and the time now! Today on the pod, we talk about Mike's early acting career with shows like "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Noises Off!", being in Mr. C's very first improv class, the group almost being called...

Today, on episode twenty-four, our guest has taken time away from making grape juice to talk all things from Season 9! Please welcome, Shaylin Welch! In this episode, we talk about an uncouth joke during her audition, the evolution of running laps around the PAC, and the uncertainty of introductions from the Mikes. Shaylin also talks her favorite memories from the stage like Switch, Actor's Nightmare, her breakout moment in the first ever Milkmen Moosical parodying "All I Want for Christmas...

If you are Jim Carrey, watch out, because we are back with our twenty-third episode! This week on the pod, we sit down with Elizabeth Cross from Seasons 2, 3 & 4! Elizabeth received a personal invite from Michael Short to audition for The Milkmen, and she could not pass up this opportunity! Elizabeth shares many fun stories including using the now obsolete PAC payphone, mastering The Udder Handshake, and getting advice during intermission from Alex Spinelli. We talk some classic games...

Today, for episode twenty-two, we are feeling like Taylor Swift, as we are joined by Jürgen Pfau from Season 9! This episode starts off talking our favorite spring albums, celebrity doppelgängers, and an early interaction Jürgen had with Mike Short at Hannaford! We finally get into Jürgen's origin story, as we hear how he learned about the group from his brother, Carlos, auditioning for the team with a girl on crutches, and learning an early lesson in denial from a German Exchange student! He...