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The MEAT Improv with Josh Simpson and Jake Jabbour

Improv comedy based on meaty stories and topics with Josh Simpson, Jake Jabbour and special guests.

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197 – JOBuary – Charter School Teacher w/ Madison Lanesey and History Teacher Travis...

JOBuary continues on The MEAT. This week Madison Lanesey (UCB, Paradox Lost) returns to the show to improvise off of stories...
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195 – 2019’s BEST of the MEAT SLABTACULAR PRIME CUTS and JUICY PATTIES Part...

Holy hell, it's part 2 of our Best of 2019 episode! We had a ton of great stories and scenes this year,...
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193 – Jozef Fahey & Michelle Thompson in “Bad Trips & Good Dogs”

Jozef Fahey (Parks and Recreation, UCB's Jetset) & Michelle Thompson (UCB's Possum, Vulnerable) are stalwarts of the improv scene in Los...
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190 – Allyn Pintal and Kathy Yamamoto in “Working the Friend Shift and Burning...

Allyn Pintal (UCB's Bitchin', Filipino AF, Duchess) and Kathy Yamamoto (UCB's PONY, Voltron, Asian AF) come by to talk Thanksgiving convos,...
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192 – Colton Dunn & Scott Rodgers in “Get Drunk & Get Lost”

Colton Dunn (Superstore, Key & Peele) and Scott Rodgers (Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks, The Dramatics: A Comedy) are old friends...
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191 – Marissa Strickland and Mary Sasson in “Dream Dodging and Candy Convention”

Marissa Strickland (Bad Dad Game Show, Assembly, Pappy) and Mary Sasson (Bad Dad Game Show, Winslow, Robbie) come by to talk...
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189 – Ronnie Adrian & Artoun Nazareth in “Models & Loners”

Ronnie Adrian (Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, The Dragons) & Artoun Nazareth (GHOST, Quiet Kids) join the meat...
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188 – Anna Garcia and Rachel Marsh in “Freshman Frontiers and Flexibility Farts”

Rachel Marsh (UCB Jetset, Spunky Daniel) and Anna Garcia (UCB Blizten, Spunky Daniel) come by to talk academic adventures and blast Josh...
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187 – Hannah Cruickshank & Greg Wallace in “Baby Macs & Dumb Dudes”

Greg Wallace plays with the UCB House Team Queen George, Hannah Cruickshank is one of Glasgow's best improvisers and together they are...
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186 – Dan Hodapp and John-Michael Sedor in “Sedate the Dog and Sleep with...

This week we have two exceptional humans, first time guests, Dan Hodapp (The Scene, Assembly) and John-Michael Sedor (Spunky Daniel, Springfield Tornados)...
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185 – Alice Bebbington & Mia Schauffler in “Accents and A-holes”

This week we have Alice Bebbington (Reductress) and Mia Schauffler (UCB's Leroy) on the show to talk about British vs. American accents,...
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184 – Deb Tarica and Joel Spence in “Baby Makin and Sticky Cup Takin”

Hosts of This Particular Album is Very Very Important to me, Joel Spence (UCB's Sentimental Lady) and Deb Tarica (UCB's Assembly) stop...
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183 – Roinky Roink (Allie Jennings, Erin Dellorso, Izzy Roland) in “Bedknobs & Buttholes”

Roinky Roink is a delightful 3 woman team based in Los Angeles made up Erin Dellorso, Allie Jennings and Izzy Roland! They...
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182 – Jeremy Culhane and Riley Westling in “Summer Camp Narcs and Airport Stoners”

This week, we have comedians Jeremy Culhane (UCB Moon Goon, UCB Ghost, Swimming Lessons) and Riley Westling (Everything's Fine, Our Podcast Got...
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181 – Mike Christian & Martin Walmsley in “Volunteers & Spanish Careers

Mike Christian (I'm Susan, Gutter) and Martin Walmsley (Glasgow Harold Night, COUCH) return to the show to talk video games and a...
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180 – The Goofballs (Kenneth Arthur, Allyson Phillips, Jonny Svarzbein) in “NFL Road Trips...

This week on The MEAT we have Kenneth Arthur, Allyson Phillips and Jonny Svarzbein on the show. Together the host Goofballs: A...
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179 – Nikki Osborne and Hannah Garcés in “Bad Neighbors, Good Friends, Worse Boyfriends”

Nikki Osborne (UCB Unform) and Hannah Garcés (City Hall) stop by to unload about gun running dirtbag neighbors and boyfriends who go...
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178 – Lyndsey Frank and Artin Sarkisyan in “First Periods and a Bulgarian Dentist...

Lyndsey Frank (Kaleidoscope, Honest Roommates) and Artin Sarkisyan (Silver Sharpies, ChatBot) come to educate us on puberty and international dental appointments. Lyndsey...
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177 – Marcus Folmar & Heather Woodward in “Bad Auditions & Car Collisions”

This week on The MEAT Marcus Folmar (The Big Bang Theory, Shameless) and Heather Woodward (Just Roll With It, Adult Stuff) join...
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176 – Hal Rudnick & Casey Feigh in “Father’s Ashes & Brother Bashes”

Hal Rudnick (Screen Junkies, Tournament of Nerds) and Casey Feigh (What We Do in the Shadows, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) join the show to...
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175 – Olivia Connolly and Cassidy Davis in “Sleeping on the Nads and Ashley...

Teammates, and overall rock stars, of the UCB Mess Hall team Chatbot, Olivia Connolly and Cassidy Davis come on the MEAT to...
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The MEAT – 174 – Victoria Longwell and Alex Bernard in “Pick ups,...

Podcast fav Victoria Longwell (UCB Harold YETI) and newcomer Alex Bernard (UCB Harold Scream) come by to talk Break Ups and One...
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173 – Blake Edwards & Vivian Yoon in “Christian Foolery & Secret Schoolery”

Blake Edwards (UCB's Devil Hawk, Second Cousins) and Vivian Yoon (UCB's Cookieburg, Jimmy Kimmel Live) are great improvisers with incredible stories. Blake...
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172 – Jane Kim and Andrew Grace in “Runways and Runways”

We welcome former teammates Jane Kim (UCB Cagematch, Kpop Show) and Andrew Grace (City Hall, Loserlebrities) to take us down some runways!...
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171 – Ryan Barton & Hannah Kanengieter in “Nude Pics & Camping Trips”

Ryan Barton (UCB Harold Night, Queer World) and Hannah Kanengieter (UCB Harold Night, Hello! and Good News!) are teammates on the UCB...
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169-2 – The POTATOES (Improv Nerd Talk) w/ Will Hines & Billy Merritt

The Potatoes is the bonus episode Jake and Josh put out every week where they talk improv theory and answer questions from...
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170 – Obama’s Other Daughters (Ashley Holston, Shakira Paye, Yazmin Monet Watkins) in “Halloween...

The MEAT welcomes one of L.A.'s most beloved and star-studded teams, Obama's Other Daughters (Ashley Holston, Shakira Paye, Yazmin Monet Watkins) to...
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169 – Will Hines & Billy Merritt in “Pirates, Robots, Ninjas, Bartenders & Gods...

Will Hines and Billy Merritt have been teammates on legendary teams like The Stepfathers and The Smokes, and now they have come...
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168 – Lisa Gilroy and Mike Christian in “The Nicest Thing Anyone Has Ever...

Lisa Gilroy (UCB's Bitchin, Hail Mary) and Mike Christian (Gutter, I'm Susan) tell some real highs and lows of life. Mike talks about...
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167 – Mikey Stephens & Rachel Van Nes in “Growing Weed & Doing the...

Mikey Stephens (UCB's Bitchin, Powerline) and Rachel Van Nes (Reductress, Bitchin') are teammates on Harold night, but today they are sharing stories...
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166 – Kimia Behpoornia and Anna Rajo in “A Misrepresentation OverNight’s Dream”

Anna Rajo (UCB Donatella, The Diversity Show) and Kimia Behpoornia (Abby's, The Summer Of, Leroy) come by the chop shop to learn...
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165 – Ryan Meharry & Mike McLendon in “Spicy Peen & Mean Teens”

This week on the MEAT Ryan Meharry (Bangarang, How I Met Your Mother) and Mike McLendon (Comedy Bang Bang!, Outside Dog) take...
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164 – Molly Doan & Rob Scerbo in “Cancer Canines & Thunder from Down...

Molly Doan (WILD, UCB's Devil Hawk, Poppy) and Rob Scerbo (I'm Susan, UCB's Devil Hawk) stop by for some of our more...
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163 – Zander Frost & Vic Michaelis in “Tumblr Woes & Taekwondo”

Zander Frost (UCB Harold Night, Are You the Two?) and Vic Michaelis (UCB Harold Night, Are You the Two?) are both performers...
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162 – Genetra Tull and Madison Lanesey in “Guardian Angel Hat Makers and Pizza...

Madison Lanesey (UCB Scream) and Genetra Tull (UCB Scream) come to talk near death experiences, gray streaks, baby phantoms, and arranged marriages!...
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161 – Dan Black & Colin McGurk in “Brazil Trauma & Soccer Drama”

This episode of the MEAT Improv features Dan Black (Comedians of Wrestling, Tuesday Club) & Colin McGurk (UCB Harold Night, Criminal Minds)...
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160 – Mr. Quizno (Nicole Lauria, Marissa Paiva, Elizabeth Reichelt) in “AAA – 24...

The MEAT welcomes indie team Mr. Quizno to tell one story in three parts. They have 24 hours in Las Vegas and...
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159-2 – The Potatoes – Focus & Fun

Josh and Jake use episode 159 with Cait Raft & Joan Ford as a jumping off point to talk about framing scenes...
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160 – Joan Ford & Cait Raft in “Disneyland Edibles & Fire Regrettables”

Together, Joan Ford (Gay of Thrones, Nerdist) & Cait Raft (JackAM, CollegeHumor) are known as Red & Yellow, but today they are...
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158 – 2 The POTATOES – Improv Nerd Talk with Josh & Jake &...

From our new weekly podcast The Potatoes where we talk improv approach and technique. This week we talk to Sarah Claspell about...
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159 – Sarah Claspell and Lilan Bowden in “ShakespeareSheds

Lilan Bowden (Andi Mack, Lilan and Wilder, Asian AF) and Sarah Claspell (Cardinal Redbird, Everything is Rent, Asian AF) stop by to...
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BONUS Audio chapter from Jake’s upcoming book – Training to be Myself (1/4)

In anticipation of the release, here is a chapter from Jake Jabbour's upcoming book! To get the book published, Jake has to...
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157-2 – (FREE PREVIEW) The POTATOES – Improv Nerd Talk with Josh & Jake...

Josh and Jake have launched a 2nd weekly podcast called The Potatoes where they talk about improv approaches and techniques. This week...
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158 – Greg Gallant & Mike McLendon in “Stuck in Slides & 35 lb...

Greg Gallant (Speechless, Queen George) and Mike McLendon (Too Effing High, Outside Dog) are two of the best at UCB LA, and...
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156-2 (FREE PREVIEW) The SIDE DISH – Josh & Jake Discuss Improv Techniques &...

The SIDE DISH is a new regular series where Josh and Jake (and sometimes guests) discuss the previous episode of The MEAT...
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156 – Kaitlin Thompson & Andrew Stanton in “Red Robbin and the Long Con”

This week on the MEAT we have Kaitlin Thompson (Clapback, Aw...Crap, A Hellboy Podcast) and Andrew Stanton (Clapback, Hearttrob) to talk Philly...
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155 – Lydia Hensler & Cathryn Mudon in “AOC & The Birthday Funeral”

This week on the MEAT we have Lydia Hensler (Teacher's Lounge, Old Yorkers) and Cathryn Mudon (Broad City, Improvised Seinfeld) are old...
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154 – Rose O’Shea and Emily Fightmaster in “No Fly List and Oh My...

Emily Fightmaster (Hail Mary, Second City)  and Rose O'Shea (Queer World, PONY) come by to talk bringing a machete to the airport...
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153 – James Mannion & Marina Mastros in “Getting Marooned & the Italian Moon”

James Mannion (UCB's Leroy, Are You the Two?) & Marina Mastros (Sassy Bluff, MAX) return to The MEAT to talk to the...
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152 – DICK CANNON (Amanda Bonar, Jimmy Kehoe, Cory Webster) in “Parties, Puppies, and...

Dick Cannon, fresh off their run at UCB for their show "Dick Cannon Wins the Lottery" stop by to talk getting drunk...