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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 38 MIN

"Hi, Mrs. Charnoky!" Animals Eating Popsicles and Poop Jokes ft. Pax

from Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

In this episode, Alec and Ryan invite improviser, comedian, PHD physicist and friend, Pax, to discuss animals licking popsicles in Brazil, poop jokes, speaking a second language, and to bond over a shared love of torturing Ryan and saying hi to his mum.Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@ryan_stands_up‬ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy.Improvisers and comedians Alec Shea (‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ ) and Ryan Charnoky (‪@ryan_stands_up‬) read and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with Ryan and Alec, and perhaps sometimes... special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (‪@alecsheamusic‬)

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