"Smackdown Vs. Raw Feelings" Wrestling, Libraries, and Martha Stewart

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Mayumi discuss a wrestling show that took place in a public library, Mayumi's experience as a mental health coordinator for improv communities, and the emotional impact of Martha Stewart's cooking. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and Mayumi Hikida Mayumi Hikida is a Vienna-based improviser and mental health specialist! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/________________Real news, improvised comedy.Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.Then they 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 many amazing 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)