Pervert Gazette: Issue #2 (Patreon)

Folks, after a wild and wacky couple of weeks, we’re finally able to settle back into form and give you the scoop on what the REAL Improv is Dead has been up to, jamming on, and what's coming up for the month of April and beyond!

Pod News:

Not a big deal but Improv is Dead is back.

We’re doing a LIVE show with Kyle Bethea and Ollie Hobson this Saturday at 10 pm at Logan Square Improv. If you’re in town, come on through!

We’ve got a bonus ep coming next week with Dan!

Trevor Haaker and Will Stiles return to the main feed next week and then Clare Ruddy and Shand Thomas after that. That’ll be it for our LA in person session. We’re recording more this Saturday with some more local Chicago folks who are new to the pod!

We’re closing out Mud City on June 6th so Click for Tickets cause it's gonna be insane!

Are you currently doing your own live improv shows and thinking “Dang, I wish I had a list of absolute bangers I could use to get this crowd hyped UP as I come out on stage”? Well, That’s What I can Improv Bangers V1 is for you! Songs and timestamps to get the house absolutely bumpin as the lights go dim and the show begins!

Turn it on Again - Genesis (Lights up at :29s)

Cuntology 101 - Lambrini Girls (Lights up at :32s)

Midnight City - M83 (Lights up at :18s)

Punk Tactics - Joey Valence and Brae (Lights up at :16s)

(pls) Set me on Fire - Enter Shikari (Lights up at :19s)

Little Secrets - Passion Pit (Lights up at either :5s or 24s)

On Our Own - Bobby Brown (Lights up at :23s after Ghostbuster Rap)

Countdown - Beyonce (Lights up at :37s)

Dance - Justice (Lights up at :42s, let play before light dim for a bit)

Improv Bangers Vol. 1

Tim

Stand-Up-Date! Did it again and the house was much less forgiving this time. Honestly, exactly what you need when trying something out of your comfort zone. I’ve done it twice now and have gotten both spectrum's and survived. Excited to continue to catch a vibe for it. 

TV

Run, don't walk, to watch The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. If you’re a fan of the 30 Rock cut-away style, this show is for you. The entire cast is crushing it and I find myself audibly chuckling alone in my home. 

Movies

The Backrooms trailer dropped last week and I haven’t been this excited for a movie in a long time. I also watched Sorcerer (1977) for my movie club and was blown away. How they survived that shoot is beyond me and there’s a scene that felt so real I had to pause the movie and look up how they did it before I could go on so I didn’t go nuts thinking it was legit. Worth checking out!

Gaming

Keeping it casual with games this month to make room for other work. I’m playing a game called Against the Storm which is rogue-like, city/deck builder with some fun lore. The vibes are chill and challenging. 

And finally here's a pic of me in the Backrooms wearing my first pair of blue jeans in probably 6 years. Also pictured, my house Sketchers. No AI, I made that shadow all by myself.

Hot Recs:

Backrooms Trailer

Bon Iver Live Album

Damian

Movies

Sirat, 2025. It's beautifully shot, and the sound design is amazing. A dark odyssey film that takes a lot of unexpected turns, and left me with a lot of philosophical questions.

Music

I just got turned onto an artist, Califone, and have their song "Dime Fangs" on repeat. Kind of a dreamy vibe, guitar led, but with lots of layers and tones that I just find interesting to listen to.

Improv

Check out the most recent episode of the podcast "Yes, Also,"  hosted by Suzie Barrett. Guests were Jason Mantzoukas and Craig Cakowski, filled with a lot of great nuggets of some improv wisdom.

Dan

Dan once again gracing us with a classic Thighback Thursday. I remember this one. So thigh.