It’s the season four finale and we bring you both ends of a spectrum. On one end is Jessika, a lovely person who might have a problem but we can’t seem to put our finger on it. And speaking of fingers, we learn about a new genre of literature: Geriatric erotica. Beverly Baxter is here to literally spread the word about things you can’t unsee.   Guest starting: Paige Crawford and Tanya Wagner

Plagiarizing movies and shelters for sex workers. What the hell have Chip and John gotten themselves into this week? First we meet Sweet Throat, a third generation pimp. Learn more than you ever wanted to know about the world’s oldest profession and what walked around his childhood home. We also meet Italian filmmaker Martini Scalini. Maker of knock off movies,  server of knock off food, and purveyor of the largest and strangest drink ever.   Guest starting: Dre Camacho & Scoop Dawson

What does the theory of prime numbers have to do with the prime lending rate of the Royal bank of Canada? Turns out it’s pretty hot to this week's guests. The manager of a Montreal bank named Claude Leburn and math professor Grace Albion. Grace has been counting since birth and yet the amount of times a man has touched her equals zero. Claude on the other hand may or may not be bankrolling Putin. Find out more than you ever wanted to know about the history of Canadian banks and if there’s a...

It’s spring and love is in the air. Sparks fly with guests Sandy Springs and Eduardo. Sandy works for a famous weight loss service and loves to play both tennis and younger men. Eduardo is a handsome smooth talking young man and marketing genius. What could go wrong when Chip raises some rather pointed questions. Does he ruin everything? Will love conquer all? Can you actually hear John facepalm several times in this episode? There’s only one way to find out.   Guest starting: Emily Reily...

Do you Millennials and Gen Zs think you had it tough in school? Chip and John are from Generation X, where teachers enforced discipline - with force. We learn how even the sweetest of teachers like this week’s guest Mrs. Mac kept her kids in line. Fortunately, we brought a lawyer to warn us that old school discipline could lead to prison. Attorney Diane Smith, is back in the courtroom after raising her babies. Diane remembers her most difficult cases, contributions to society, and spirited...

This week John is joined by guest host Emily Reily Russell as they meet the mayor of hobotown: Boottooth. A man who rides the rails, has been social distancing for over 30 years, and provides his expert translation services for this week’s other guest Skillet has never lived in a house, so he lives on our theater’s front steps. All that and fertilizer deposits, recession proof careers, and the importance of keeping your pants on. Guest starting: Chip Powell & Mario Mendez with Guest Host...

Have you found it’s hard to tell what year it is post-COVID? Try figuring things out after 224 years. The father of our country is back! General Washington kisses and tells about his “monument” and has some pointed questions about some guy named Lincoln and money. Then Chip and John uncover the mystery of the Jackson 6. Or at least the fifth cousin of the Jackson 5 that didn’t make the cut (Hint: His name is Bobby, not La Toya).   Guest starting: Dre Camacho & Scoop Dawson

This week Chip and John meet Patrick Turner, a lobster fisherman from Nova Scotia. Knower of sea shanties, fiddler in Celtic festivals, and master of gaming the Canadian system. We also have Xiaofeng Zhu who hails from Hong Kong and cares for her 37 grandchildren. Or are the grandchildren unknowingly caring for her?

Have you ever considered therapy? How about with a celebrity psychiatrist with a two-week program? This week we sit in on John’s therapy session with Dr. Ganjes and break down one of his closest relationships. We also meet the pride of Cedartown, GA, Winnie-Clyde Russell. Not only is she the founder of the town bus station; she’ll tell us what makes great pets and who (surprisingly) makes the best pizza pies. Guest starring: Emily Reily Russell and Camilo Duarte

Chip and John regularly send each other email. But is that truly the best way to communicate? Have you ever mailed a letter? This week we meet Joshipine Smith, the last working member of the pony express and champion of the US Postal Service. With her trusted horse Maybelline she travels the west, waiting for another to take her place. We also have Audrey Rothgarden. A celebrity gossip columnist, a spy? Maybe both? She gives us all the celebrity dirt, information on the art of spycraft, and...

We’re back for another season! This season Chip and John learn all about the different characters that our company members have created. We’ll have in depth interviews with interesting, eccentric, and some would say downright bizarre people. This week we meet Misty Mudflaps-Snyder, a gas station manager from Blue Ridge and Tabatha Grayweather, an off-off-off-off Broadway actress with many one woman shows.

A year ago there was a death in the Whole World Improv family. We mark this grim milestone by replaying a memorial episode in her honor.

Get ready for an action packed episode! It's the season finale, part three of the Tanya takeover, and our 50th episode. And we celebrate by bringing John's reign of hubris to an end! This time Tanya Wagner guest hosts with Chip as they finally turn the tables on him. Chip and Tanya find out how John got into theater, into the Army, and most importantly, being a Father. Plus, how standup led him to Whole World and the sage advice he passes on from a dear friend. And parasites, lots and lots of...

She's back for another takeover! Tanya Wagner joins John as a guest host to - yet again - turn the tables on Chip! Tanya and John talk to Chip about the role of the Artistic Director. What does the job entail, how has it changed in 20 years, and what does the future hold. We find out what an Artistic Director looks for in actors progressing from students, to apprentices, and then to Main Stage. Plus his number one rule when a show ends. (Hint: All shows end at Wine-Thirty).

This week Chip and John are joined by main stage actor and Associate Director David Owen. David tells us about meandering through life before finding his calling on the stage. He also talks about balancing the responsibilities of management and giving great advice on what you don't want to do. All that plus weird customers in restaurants, playing with toys from the 90's over Zoom, and how to bounce back from your worst scene ever.

Guest Host Paige Crawford is back with John as we meet Mario Mendez. Mario takes us from the improv scene in Las Vegas to not really being sure of this place called "Atlanta".  How he leveraged his mad post-production skills to upgrade Whole World's tech and streaming improv. Mario also teaches us about the differences between scripted theatre and improv as well as themed improv shows.

Chip and John are joined by frequent guest and sometime co-host Monish Tyagi. Monish talks about makings films in high school and the early days of YouTube. Also, the importance of being part of the show and the community of Whole World Improv Theatre. Plus, his advice for beginners and how to finish movies while simultaneously screening them.

Well, Chip doesn't really hate our guest this week, we just love a running gag. Erin Cheak joins Chip and John to talk about dancing, improv classes on the Alabama border, and her favorite puzzles growing up. Plus, how she honed her sarcasm, her first experience as an MC, and that one time where we had to recast a dead body.

Well, Chip doesn't really hate our guest this week, we just love a running gag. Erin Cheak joins Chip and John to talk about dancing, improv classes on the Alabama border, and her favorite puzzles growing up. Plus, how she honed her sarcasm, her first experience as an MC, and that one time where we had to recast a dead body.

This week and Guest Host Paige Crawford meet with the super talented improv actor and musician Connelly Crowe. Connelly talks about the pressure that apprentices put on themselves, being star-struck, and an addiction that comes complete with a phone app...   Keep up with Connelly on IG @connellycrowe And listen to her song on Spotify: Cold Year in Georgia  

This week one of our favorite guests returns. Emily Reily Russell tells Chip and John about where her first performance of Annie happened, unlearning skills, and the differences between Turkey and Geese. Also, Chip and Emily talk about the history of the Apprentice program and how Whole World Improv Theatre made a culture shift from the wild early days that lasts until today.

What does choir music, the Oregon Trail, and random dancing have to do with Improv?  It's all part of the journey for this week's guest Jennifer Baron. Jennifer tells Chip and John about her love of creating on stage, teaching kids, and balancing improv with owning her own business. All that plus love for our home city of Atlanta, beanies, and Chip's Christmas lights.

This week Josh Rosenthal talks to Chip and John about his journey at Whole World Theater. Starting as a camper in the Summer Camp program, to classes, apprenticeship, making mainstage, and coming full circle to becoming a Camp Counselor. Along the way Josh opens up about how improv helped with social anxiety and also how the worst thing that could happen on stage can also be the best thing that could happen.

This week Chip and John are joined by one of the newest Main Stage members Daniel Clanton. Daniel describes his church skills, his incredibly stressful day job, and his work at the Ft. Gordon dinner theater. We also find out how, a famous soap opera, steak nugget day, and an impersonation from one of the hosts that led him to take classes.