Ep. 59: Teeth Are Not Tools

Episode 59: Teeth Are Not Tools - finds the JESTIES in a heated discussion about what separates humans from animals. From there, the wacky world of improv takes us on a journey only these 4 goofballs could choose to take. Oh, and Dr. Alex Phil tries to give Mr. Christopher Gene Simmons some relationship advice.First Attempt at Dr. Phil. FAIL! Alex pulls the plug. Check back later.Big D presides over - The People's Court: Alex vs. Alex; Sattler tries to plead his case for pulling Dr Phil bit. Tron tries to explain how the bit could have worked. Chris explains that, perhaps it was a sub-game.New and Good: Starting with Chris, who tells us about his band, The Banana Convention's new recordings. New releases, coming soon.Then, in the studio, the JESTIES band tries to create new music. Something about a monkey, and a relatable-ranting-traffic-rager, and relegating Alex to playing the triangle.Dawn's New and Good: After failing to bring back Dr Phil, she admits that the 101 Students' Showcase was awesome, in spite of having to drop a game at the end of the show - but kept the PARK BENCH game.Alex and "Schmeeve" negotiate  the PARK BENCH game.INSIDE BASEBALL: Young Tron has been playing baseball inside his house, and his mother is not happy. Young Tron tries to fix up his playing field with cushioning and chintz fabric. Dawn has to explain chintz fabric, supposedly found in many Conservative households. Apparently there is a lot of Conservative love for fu*king flowers.Alex's New and Good: After Carly has returned from an extended vacation, he is taking her to see the new Dune movie. He'll be getting the infamous Dune-2 popcorn bucket.Elon calls his top engineering scientists together to create a new device for Tesla drivers. After presenting their invention, Elon ejects each of his scientists, one-by-one.Tron admits his first suit was a Trump special - when he was 11-years old, because of The Apprentice.You're Fired! - A scene from an episode of Alex Trump's, Apprentice. Gene Simmons guest stars - Not the "dancing Simmons" guy.The gang compares their longest, partner-free, dry-spells. They attempt, using Price Is Right-rules, to guess Alex's.Finally, Dr Phil welcomes Mr. Gene Simmons to his talk/therapy show, to discuss intimacy and relationships. SPECIAL: JEST HERS have their own show, Saturday night, March 23rd, 2024, 7-9 PM, at The Bunker Theater, 2750 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93003Regular show schedule at The Bunker Theater: First Fridays of the month: BUNKERISTAS' short-form improv, 7-9 PMSecond Saturdays of the month: JESTIES and besties, 7-9 PM; JEST Improv's main, longform improv troupe perform, with special opening guest, (usually) The HERS troupe - JEST's all-women longform improv troupe.Third Fridays of the month: The POOL SHOW , 7-9 PM; JEST's in-house show for any JEST students, past or present, who want to perform. Short-form (first half), followed by Long-form (second-half).Final Fridays of the month: JESTIES' JAM; Invite only private show - sign up on our website, jestimprov.com, to receive an invitation.Please share this show with similar-minded people, and rate us 5-stars to spread the word. Thank you - Byyyeee!   Thank you for listening.  LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com  to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!