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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 32 MIN

 "You Got A Big Pair Of Vernaculars" - Discussing Six Seven Ranking No. 1 For Overused Words

from Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

In this episode, Alec and Ryan read and discuss how "6-7" (six seven) was number 1 in the Michigan State University survey of misused and overused words.Then they improvise scenes about a German superhero named The Vernaculizer, and rejected ideas that lead to the creation of beloved German children's character Bernd Das Brot, the depressed loaf of bread.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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