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Alchemy This

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Comedy

Award-winning actor and comedian Kevin Pollak has gathered five extraordinarily-talented improvisors to capture lightning in a bottle in the way that only great improv can. In each episode, he presents uniquely bizarre scenarios for he and them to hilariously bring to life.

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Episodes

  1. The Last Waltz, featuring Our Founding Members.

    A writer attempts to write a romance novel A teenage boy is given advice by a sketchy man in an Applebees Suspecting your husband is the devil

  2. What happens when scientists learn everything there is to know about the universe

    What happens when scientists learn everything there is to know about the universe How the south is handling people relocating there because of covid A criminal using Cameo to send blackmail messages but can only afford b, c-list celebrities

  3. Inheriting a circus

    Inheriting a circus Adults being passed off as children but one person isn't buying it The writers of junk mail

  4. Post-Apocalyptic Home Owners Association

    Post-Apocalyptic Home Owners Association Surfers Go to NYC Unnecessary Cashews

  5. Arctic Scavengers

    Arctic Scavengers Strike at the Paperclip Factory New York Water Smuggling

  6. Substitute teacher

    Substitute teacher A seemingly innocent game of duck duck goose turns WILDLY violent The 57th Annual Shampoo Tastemaker Awards

  7. Neighboring condom factories go to war

    Neighboring condom factories go to war Pardon me, do you have the time? Hash brown World Championship

  8. Pigeons at shitting school

    Pigeons in a shitting school. TOO personal training. You're in the wrong line.

  9. Lego manufacturing plant

    Lego manufacturing plant. Powerpuff Girls. Workers return to the office, changed.

  10. The US Military and Education swap budgets

    The US Military and Education departments swap budgets Man who sneezes when he's aroused Pizza wizards

  11. Mario Kart as NASCAR

    Mario Kart as NASCAR A baby thinks she's funny Home makeover

  12. texting

    texting prom night convention for bad parkers

  13. burrito-rolling master

    burrito-rolling master gone completely texas Canned laugh auditions

  14. Gap potatoes

    Gap potatoes Overly full orchestra Ben Franklin's tries to get "finders keepers" in the Constitution

  15. Never late for school

    Never late for school Zoo animals commentary Balloon World Cup

  16. Zoom doctor’s appointment.

    Zoom doctor’s appointment. Failed science museum. Swallowed ear bud.

  17. Two folks give Tony Robbins a couples massage.

    Two folks give Tony Robbins a couples massage. Politician has to poo. Cheese boys and/or girls.

  18. Irrationally angry at minor inconveniences.

    Irrationally angry at minor inconveniences. Small Town grocery store clerk reads too much into items customers buying. Door to door salesman named Hungry.

  19. Kindergarten class develops nuclear bomb / pepper nipples.

    Kindergarten class science fair develops nuclear bomb / pepper nipples. Wild time at airport arrivals. Why are your shoes wet?

  20. America's Gum Control Issues

    America's Gum Control Issues 5th Graders V Senior Citizens Bowling Team Stranded on Desert Island

  21. Clothing Store with No Clothes

    Clothing Store with No Clothes Internet Security Stand Up Verses Improv

  22. Art Critic at Kids Finger Painting Class

    Art Critic at Kids Finger Painting Class Newest Bond Girl is from Accounting Ultimate Frisbee tournament

  23. Hot Dogs verses Beer

    Hot dogs V Beer Surfs Up Indigo

  24. Welcome wagon

    Welcome wagon. The chocolate bandit on 2/13. No sharing snacks unless you brought enough for everyone.

  25. Superhero show from villain’s POV

    Superhero show from villain’s POV. Candlemaker union & the electric lightbulb. Swordfight.

  26. The guy who empties port-a-potties

    A day in the life of the guy who empties port-a-potties. Two virgins trying to have sex. Southerners struggle to leave a review.

  27. Strangers.

    Strangers. Bad dating locations. All the shit keeps falling apart.

  28. Happy Folks Welcome An Arsehole.

    Happy Folks Welcome An Arsehole. Pinball Speakeasy. A Day at IKEA.

  29. Family members overwhelming dishwashing robot

    Family members overwhelming dishwashing robot. Students ACTUALLY listening to Teachers. Nobel prize committee considers the iBong.

  30. Turtles on Vacation

    Turtles on Vacation Milking Oats Flags

  31. Lost In the Mall

    Lost In the Mall A day in the Life of the grammar police Elton John V Ricky Martin

  32. Moist...

    Moist. Chocolate milk dealers. Are remote co-workers AI? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  33. Paparazzi

    paparazzi a man with a plan concerning ham the three kings of West Virginia Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  34. Hip coal miners recruit new talent.

    Hip coal miners recruit new talent. Hot sauce factory. First people on Mars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  35. Waking up in a strangers bed

    waking up in a strangers bed university moonshine team paintball battle Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  36. Government competition for new National Anthem.

    Government competition for new National Anthem. Pro Wrestler works at call center. Surprise anniversary party for a sex shop manager. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  37. A parenting hotline.

    A parenting hotline. Bullfighter branches out. Party is actually an intervention. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  38. Someone who can't recall anything and can't let it go

    Someone who can't recall anything and can't let it go A winner from the hit tv show. "Your Mama", just can't let it go. Aggressive inline Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  39. Intergalactic Foreign Exchange Student

    Intergalactic Foreign Exchange Student That's Bologna Petey What do with Home Gym spaces? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  40. Yogurt Sweat

    Yogurt Sweat Street Bikers vs Harley Riders Waygu Masseuses Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  41. Joey Greer Makeover for Prom King

    Joey Greer Makeover for Prom King Computer Bootcamp Psychic Discount Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  42. Comedian bombs so hard it kills people

    Comedian bombs so hard it kills people. Losing emotional control in the worst place. Satan’s lazy brother. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  43. Spatch-cock...

    Spatch-cock. Wizards library. 99 Miata. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  44. One day you can hear other people’s thoughts.

    One day only where you can hear other people’s thoughts. The Beatles, the diagnosticians? Aggressive condom marketing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  45. Severely injured or just fine?

    Man who can’t decide if he’s severely injured or just fine. Hacking into stranger’s emails.. Stone mason become freemason Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  46. Door-to-door beef jerky sales.

    Door-to-door beef jerky sales. Libertarians get rid of stop signs. Road rage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  47. Inept undercover boss.

    Inept undercover boss. What the hell is going on?. Tenured professors try to relate to their students Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  48. Santa gets canceled.

    Santa gets canceled. Gold digging Escorts. Vote Yes- Save Our Bus drivers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  49. Warehouse Mutiny.

    Warehouse Mutiny. No Feeling Condoms. What Is Love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

  50. New medicine turns people into senior citizens...

    New medicine turns people into senior citizens. Podcasters must read constant ads. Joey’s story becomes a scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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About this show

Award-winning actor and comedian Kevin Pollak has gathered five extraordinarily-talented improvisors to capture lightning in a bottle in the way that only great improv can. In each episode, he presents uniquely bizarre scenarios for he and them to hilariously bring to life.

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Comedy Improv TV Film

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Alchemy This have?

Alchemy This has 364 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 28, 2022.

What is Alchemy This about?

Award-winning actor and comedian Kevin Pollak has gathered five extraordinarily-talented improvisors to capture lightning in a bottle in the way that only great improv can. In each episode, he presents uniquely bizarre scenarios for he and them to hilariously bring to life.

How often does Alchemy This release new episodes?

Alchemy This publishes a few times a week, based on its 364 episodes since October 2018.

Who hosts Alchemy This?

Alchemy This is created and hosted by iHeartPodcasts.
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