Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane
“Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane," is a live interview show hosted by Jimmy Carrane, a comedian, well-known improv teacher and former host of Studio 312 on Chicago Public Radio. In this show, Jimmy interviews icons in the world of improv and comedy, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Laugh along as Jimmy performs a totally unscripted scene with many of his guests and then opens the floor for questions.
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Jimmy Carrane is the host of Improv Nerd and co-author of “Improvising Better: A Guide to the Working Improviser.” He is the former host of Studio 312 on Chicago Public Radio. He has taught at The Second City, IO-Chicago, The Annoyance and Victory Gardens.

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Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane
42: Holly Laurent…
Holly Laurent, veteran of the main stage at The Second City Chicago, sits down with Jimmy and discusses her religious upbringing, coming into her own as an improviser a
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Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane
41: John Lutz…
John Lutz, former actor on 30 Rock and SNL writer, joins Jimmy for a personal conversation about his upbringing, getting started in improv, and why Donald Trump was the
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Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane
40: Dan Harmon…
Dan Harmon, creator of NBC’s “Community” and host of the podcast Harmontown, sits down with Jimmy in this radically honest interview to discuss h
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Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane
39: Andy Richter…
Andy Richter, longtime sidekick to Conan O’Brien, joins Jimmy at iO West for a completely candid interview and a wonderful improv set. Don’t miss Andy explain how he ca
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