Chloe Troast and Mike Answer Your Questions About Improv and Sketch
Summary
Mike Birbiglia hosts comedian Chloe Trost to discuss her intimate solo show, improv techniques, and her time on SNL. They answer listener questions about Martin Hurley’s nerves, Ben Marshall’s height, and ideal celebrity improv partners like Daniel Day-Lewis. The duo also shares stories from their NYU sketch comedy days and reflects on the competitive nature of their peer group.
Topics discussed
Origin of Chloe Trost's solo show and indie filmmaking
NYU comedy groups and the 'Outliers' effect
Pepperslit tickets and Martin Hurley's improv nerves
Improv styles: Fixers vs. Wildcards and bloopers
Laughing at vs. with: The Chris Farley effect
Sponsor reads and finding your comedy voice
Leaving SNL: Humiliation and career fears
SNL firing stories and the casting meeting mishap
Feeling alive on stage and handling lost plots
Ben Marshall's height and dream improv partners
Favorite improv moves and closing remarks
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