The Speed of Mind w/ Ryan Asher

In this episode of Reading the Room, Michael and Bente sit down with the lightning-fast mind of Ryan Asher. A powerhouse alumna of The Second City Mainstage, iO, and The Annoyance Theater, Ryan has carved a singular path from the stages of Chicago to the heart of Los Angeles. While she is known for her acclaimed work and viral characters on The Bert Show, today we go behind the performance to explore the architecture of her intuition and the speed of her soul.Michael and Bente dive into the origin of Ryan’s "fast mind"—a cognitive speed that defines her comedy and her presence. In this episode, we discuss:The Speed of Mind: Understanding what it’s like to inhabit a mind that moves faster than the world around it.The Howard Thurman Philosophy: Why you can never ask "Who will go with me?" until you know exactly where you are going.The Bert Show & "Soaking": A look at the genius behind the character Bert Berkowsky.The Pivot: Navigating the internal shift from the Chicago improv scene to the creative landscape of Los Angeles.Settle in, trust the speed, and leave with permission.