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The DC Improv Podcast

We're sitting down to talk with our headliners, and you can listen in — every few weeks, we'll be uploading an MP3 file that gives you a closer look at some of the brightest stars in comedy.

Below are the latest editions, in chronological order — if you want, you can just download the files straight from here by right-clicking.

You can also subscribe through iTunes. Here's how:
1) Under the "Advanced" menu, select "Subscribe to Podcast."
2) When prompted for a URL, enter "http://www.dcimprov.com/podcast/rss.xml"
3) That should do it! You'll now get the latest interviews every time we post them, all ready to go for your iPod (or cheap third-party knock-off of an iPod).

  • NEW EPISODE: D.C. Benny (12/27/08). Hometown hero D.C. (dcbenny.com) gives us some insight on the art of storytelling, plus talks a bit about his less-than-conventional upbringing in the nation's capital. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on December 27, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. D.C. Benny (MP3, 21 minutes)


  • December 21: Bert Kreischer. Bert is the stuff of party animal legends (bertbertbert.com). Here he talks about keeping up with his reputation, shares some good 'ol fashioned drinking stories, and makes a good case for his wife's sainthood. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on December 21, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Bert Kreischer (MP3, 23 minutes)


  • December 11: Steve Byrne. Steve (stevebyrnelive.com) talks about the evolution of his act, his philosophy of performing, why he always wears a suit, and which stores at the mall are the best for meeting chicks. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on December 11, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Steve Byrne (MP3, 24 minutes)


  • November 28: Chris Coccia. Chris tells us fun things to do with a deep-fryer, then gets into his Philadelphia roots, learning to drive, and, of course, being the Purina Pet Comedy champion. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on November 28, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Chris Coccia (MP3, 31 minutes)


  • October 23: Robert Schimmel. Named one of the 100 funniest comedians of all-time, Robert recently taped a special for Showtime, and is also the author of "Cancer on $5 a Day," which describes how humor got him through a near-fatal fight with the disease. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on October 23, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Robert Schimmel (MP3, 17 minutes)


  • October 9: Greg Giraldo. Often seen on Comedy Central, now seldom heard on the DC Improv podcast! Greg talks about the challenges of keeping an act topical, burning babies and living with Catholic guilt. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on October 9, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Greg Giraldo (MP3, 21 minutes)


  • October 2: Jim Florentine. The one-time voice of Special Ed talks tells us about heavy metal, his style of comedy, his upcoming HBO appearance and some other things we can't mention politely in this space. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on October 2, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Jim Florentine (MP3, 20 minutes)


  • September 26: Dov Davidoff. Now from Los Angeles, originally from a junkyard in New Jersey, Dov tells us about threesomes, Fidel Castro and cults in this very interesting chat. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on September 26, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Dov Davidoff (MP3, 25 minutes)


  • September 11: Gary Valentine. His mom signed him up for an open mic one day, and now he's a TV and movie star. Makes your mom seem pretty lame, huh? Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on September 11, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Gary Valentine (MP3, 18 minutes)


  • September 3: Pablo Francisco. The high-energy impressionist talks about "Movie Guy" Don LaFontaine, appearing on "Frank TV" and more. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on September 3, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Pablo Francisco (MP3, 11 minutes)


  • August 28: Dave Attell. Former host of "Insomniac," current host of "The Gong Show" and one of the most popular stand-up comedians in the country. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on August 28, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Dave Attell (MP3, 10 minutes)


  • July 24: Flip Orley. The nation's top comic hypnotist tells us about one of his greatest triumphs -- and one of his hypnotic disasters. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on July 24, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Flip Orley (MP3, 26 minutes)


  • July 17: Kevin Pollak. Star of more than 60 movies, Kevin takes the time to tell us about poker, his Bill Cosby tribute show, William Shatner and the Ewoks. Among other things. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on July 17, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Kevin Pollak (MP3, 22 minutes)


  • July 10: John Witherspoon. The star of "Friday" and "The Wayans Brothers" talks about his hometown of Detroit, his time as a male model, and threatens to beat up his dad's ghost. Really! Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on July 10, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. John Witherspoon (MP3, 26 minutes)


  • July 2: Brett Leake. Brett's act combines stand-up with philosophy and inspiration (brettleake.com). In this 25-minute interview, he talks about living with muscular dystrophy, using humor to make the most of everyday life and the people who inspire him. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on July 1, 2008. Hosted by Chris White. Brett Leake (MP3, 26 minutes)


  • June 30: Jake Johannsen. DC Improv favorite Jake (jakethis.com) has been on the David Letterman show 732 times, and now the DC Improv podcast once. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on June 29, 2008. Hosted by Chris White (chriswhitesucks.com). Jake Johannsen (MP3, 22 minutes)


  • June 12: Jeffrey Ross. The Roastmaster General! Jeff is an accomplished comedy writer, filmmaker and stand-up, and in his spare time he rips people new ones. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on June 12, 2008. Hosted by Chris White (chriswhitesucks.com). Jeffrey Ross (MP3, 22 minutes)


  • June 4: Jeff Caldwell. Headliner Jeff Caldwell (standupguy.com) tells us about his glamorous career in sewage treatment, working with Bill Hicks in Baltimore and the San Diego Padres. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on June 4, 2008. Hosted by Chris White (chriswhitesucks.com). Jeff Caldwell (MP3, 19 minutes)


  • May 29: Bob Marley. Chris White talks to headliner Bob Marley about his life in Maine, his movie career and other fun stuff. Recorded in the DC Improv Lounge on May 22, 2008. Bob Marley (MP3, 17 minutes)