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On the Cusp
by Ben Greene
Host Ben Greene interviews breakout writers and performers in the alternative comedy scene to discuss their hopes, their fears, and what it’s like to be “on the cusp” of achieving celebrity status.
Episodes
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On The Cusp - Ep 024 - Paul Welsh
Ben Greene interviews one of the members of the UCB House Improv Team JV, Paul Welsh. Paul is an actor/writer/improviser who has appeared on TV shows like Key and Peele, Children’s Hospital, and Broad City. He has written shows like “Paul Welsh Goes to a TED Conference” and “Men in Paintings: A...
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On The Cusp - Ep 023 - Betsy Sodaro
Ben Greene interviews one of the stars of the TBS show, Clipped, Betsy Sodaro. Betsy is an actor/writer/improviser who has appeared on TV shows like Animal Practice, Kroll Show, and Big Time in Hollywood Florida. She is also a member of the UCB House Improv Team, Bangarang and the UCB Maude Team,...
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On The Cusp - Ep 022 - Nicole Byer
Ben Greene interviews one of the stars of MTV’s Girl Code, Nicole Byer. Nicole is an actor/writer/improviser who has appeared on TV shows like 30 Rock, The Birthday Boys, and Chelsea Lately. She is also a member of the UCB Maude Team New Money and the UCB House Improv Team Search History. In…
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On The Cusp - Ep 021 - Peter Harmon
Ben Greene interviews Peter Harmon, the author of “The Happenstances at the Yellow County Community Swim and Racquet Club the Summer Before Last.” Peter is an author/screenwriter/producer who currently works as a story producer for the TV show, Celebrity Wife Swap. Peter has written a number of...
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On The Cusp - Ep 020 - Tim Neenan
Ben Greene interviews one of the writers from the TV show Newsreaders, Tim Neenan. Tim is a writer/actor/improviser who has been writing for UCB LA’s Maude night since December, 2011 (as a member of New Money). In addition to Newsreaders, Tim has written for shows like Filthy Sexy Teen$ and The...
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On The Cusp - Ep 019 - Jessica McKenna
Ben Greene interviews one of the members of the UCB Harold Team DunkTank, Jessica McKenna. Jessica is a writer/actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since 2012 and as a member of the UCB Maude team New Money since 2011. As an actress, Jessica has appeared in shows like...
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On The Cusp - Ep 018 - Marcy Jarreau
Ben Greene interviews one of members of the UCB House Team Search History, Marcy Jarreau. Marcy is an actor/writer/improviser who has been performing on UCB’s Harold night since 2007. As an actress, Marcy has appeared in movies like The To Do List and TV shows like Comedy Bang! Bang! As a writer,...
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On The Cusp - Ep 017 - Mary Holland
Ben Greene interviews one of the stars of the upcoming Starz Network series Blunt Talk, Mary Holland. Mary is an actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night (JV) and Maude night (New Money) since 2011. As an actress, Mary has appeared in shows like Parks and Recreation…
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On The Cusp - Ep 016 - Lauren McGuire
Ben Greene interviews one of the writers from the TV show Comedy Bang! Bang!, Lauren McGuire. Lauren is a writer who has been writing for UCB LA’s Maude night since December, 2011 (as a member of New Money). In addition to Comedy Bang! Bang! Lauren has written a number of sketches for Wits Radio…
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On The Cusp - Ep 015 - Madeline Walter
Ben Greene interviews a member of the UCB Harold Team Cardinal Redbird (and his fiancée), Madeline Walter. Madeline is a writer/actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since 2009 and as a member of the UCB Maude team Bonafide since 2011. As an actress, Madeline has...
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On The Cusp - Ep 014 - Jen D'Angelo
Ben Greene interviews one of the writers from the TV show Cougar Town, Jen D’Angelo. Jen is a writer/actor/improviser who has been writing for UCB LA’s Maude night since April, 2014. As an actress, Jen has appeared in shows like Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous, and MTVx's Fast Food Heights. In...
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On The Cusp - Ep 013 - Alex Whittington
Ben Greene interviews the host of the news satire show The State of Us, Alex Whittington. Alex is an actor/writer who has appeared in shorts like After Hours (which went to Cannes in 2013), TV shows like AMC’s Turn, and movies like Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. In Ben’s interview...
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On The Cusp - Ep 012 - Echo Kellum
Ben Greene interviews one of the stars of the NBC show Sean Saves the World, Echo Kellum. Echo is a writer/actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since October, 2011 (as a member of Winslow). In addition to S.S.T.W., Echo has appeared in TV shows like Ben and Kate, Rick...
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On The Cusp - Ep 011 - Robert Stephens
Ben Greene interviews one of the newest additions to UCB LA’s Maude night, Robert Stephens. Robert is a writer/actor/improviser whose sketch videos have appeared on sites like TheAwesomer.com, Tastefullyoffensive.com, and Funny or Die. He is one of the hosts of the web series The State of Us, and...
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On The Cusp - Ep 010 - Hannah Kasulka
Ben Greene interviews one of the stars of the ABC Family show The Fosters, Hannah Kasulka. Hannah is an actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Mess Hall night since the beginning of 2015 (as a member of Junk Science). As an actress, she’s appeared in TV shows like One Tree Hill…
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On The Cusp - Ep 009 - Mano Agapion
In Ben Greene’s sixth interview with members of the UCB house team Winslow, he sits down with his longtime friend, Mano Agapion. Mano is a writer/actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since October, 2011. As an actor, he’s appeared in shows like Comedy Bang Bang and...
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On The Cusp - Ep 008 - Ben Axelrad
Ben Greene interviews the smartest writer he knows, Ben Axelrad. Ben Axelrad is a writer who has had multiple scripts optioned by major studios over the past few years. He’s also the founder of the blog Poop Or Chocolate, and the co-writer/director of the upcoming UCB show Helen Jr. 2.0. In Ben…
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On The Cusp - Ep 007 - Gilli Nissim
In Ben Greene’s fifth interview with members of the UCB house team Winslow, he sits down with party animal Gilli Nissim. Gilli is a writer/actor/improviser/stand-up who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since October, 2011. She has written for companies like Defy Media and TV shows…
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On The Cusp - Ep 006 - Casey Trela
Ben Greene interviews the creator of the band Hi Ho Silver Oh, Casey Trela. Casey is a singer/songwriter whose music has been featured in a number of awesome projects like, “The Strangely Normal,” “Friendship All-Stars of Friendship,” and the TV show “Californication.” Pinpoint Music said it well...
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On The Cusp - Ep 005 - Justin Michael
In this episode recorded in 2012 Ben sits down with the co-founder of the sketch group Tremendosaur, Justin Michael. Justin is a writer/actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since October, 2011 (as a member of Winslow). He has written/directed/acted for Comedy Central,...
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On The Cusp - Ep 004 - Jon Mackey
In Ben Greene’s third interview with members of the sketch comedy team Big Grande, he sits down with fellow UNC alum Jon Mackey. Jon is a writer/actor/improviser/editor who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since October, 2011 (as a member of Winslow). He has written and directed many...
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On The Cusp - Ep 003 - Mary Sasson
Ben Greene interviews his old college friend and longtime comedy teammate, Mary Sasson. Mary is a writer/actor/improviser (not to mention stand-up comedian) who has been performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre in Los Angeles since September, 2010. She is a member of the UCB house team...
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On The Cusp - Ep 002 - Dan Lippert
An in-depth interview with the absolute tallest member of Big Grande, Dan Lippert. Dan is a writer/actor/improviser who has been performing on UCB LA’s Harold night since October, 2011. He is 1/8th of the UCB house team Winslow (now performing every other Tuesday at UCB Theatre Sunset) and 1/4th…
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On The Cusp - Ep 001 - Ryan Rosenberg
In the pilot episode of “On The Cusp” writer/actor Ben Greene sits down with his old pal Ryan Rosenberg. Ryan is a writer/actor/improviser who has has been a part of UCB LA’s Harold Night since November, 2013 (on Belmonte and The Dragons). As a member of the renowned sketch group Big Grande, Ryan...
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Host Ben Greene interviews breakout writers and performers in the alternative comedy scene to discuss their hopes, their fears, and what it’s like to be “on the cusp” of achieving celebrity status.
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Host Ben Greene interviews breakout writers and performers in the alternative comedy scene to discuss their hopes, their fears, and what it’s like to be “on the cusp” of achieving celebrity status.
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