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Shanghai Comedy Corner

by Julien Bertrand

Shanghai Comedy Corner is a fun platform to promote amazing artists bringing live entertainment to China & Shanghai. Created by Julien B., long-term French comedian in China. [Wechat (微信): SHCCPodcast]有趣的艺术交流平台,为中国传递杰出艺术家的实况文艺节目,由中国通法国人Julien创始

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Episodes

  1. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 12

    This is part 12 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 12 deals with Del Close's legacy...

  2. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 11

    This is part 11 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 11 deals with the idea of...

  3. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 10

    This is part 10 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 10 deals with Del Close's...

  4. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 9

    This is part 9 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 9 deals with memorable notes the...

  5. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 8

    This is part 8 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 8 deals with a poster that a…

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  6. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 7

    This is part 7 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 7 deals with Del's personality and...

  7. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 6

    This is part 6 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 6 deals with Del Close's teaching...

  8. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 5

    This is part 5 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 5 deals with Del's style of giving...

  9. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 4

    This is part 4 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 4 deals with the Harold and its...

  10. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 3

    This is part 3 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 3 deals with Del's "witchcraft"…

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  11. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 2

    This is part 2 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 2 deals with the panel members'…

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  12. SCC Special Chicago: Del Close Panel part 1

    This is part 1 (out of 12) of a panel discussion about Del Close, hosted by Charna Halpern at the iO Theatre in Chicago on August 9th, 2016. Charna Halpern, David Pasquesi, Cesar Jaime, Noah Gregoropoulos, and Kim Johnson answer questions from the audience. Part 1 deals with Del's famous opening...

  13. SCC Special Chicago 5 minutes with Nnmadi Ngwe

    Nnamdi Ngwe teaches and performs improv everywhere, and especially in Chicago. He is part of recognized improv teams such as 3Peat and DelTones. Check out his webseries "Julius" on YouYube! Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  14. SCC Special Chicago with Mick Napier

    Mick Napier co-founded the Annoyance Theatre and is a successful director, performer and producer in Chicago. He sat down for a Q&A session with the visiting cast of Zmack Shanghai. Questions asked: 1 Why did you choose to have your own theatre? 2 What’s your improv training? 3 What improvisers’...

  15. SCC Special Chicago 5 minutes with Megan Johns

    Megan Johns is the liveliest, most adorable and energetic teacher at the Annoyance that SCC was lucky to chat to! Undaunted, Megan positively powers through life with art and performances all around. Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  16. SCC Special Chicago 5 minutes with Susan Messing

    Susan Messing is one of the most prolific, successful, and let’s say it, badass improvisers in Chicago – her own style of fearless acting has ensured her a place at the top and we are delighted to ask her a couple of questions in spite of her demanding schedule.

  17. SCC Special Chicago 5 minutes with Farrell Walsh

    Farrell Walsh is not only a respected teacher and performer at iO, but also the artistic director of CIC Theatre, a non-profit venue for improv, sketches, and theatricals.

  18. SCC Special Chicago 5 min with The Sh*thole

    Kevin (Gerrity) and Zach (Barnz) have established themselves as the most sought-after underground theatre event in Chicago, where respect for the artist trumps everything else. SCC talks to idealists who have made an actual success out of their dreams.

  19. SCC Special Chicago 5 minutes with Greg Allen

    SCC was in Chicago for 10 days and brings you back lots of mini interviews with the greatest theatre minds of Chicago! Today, listen to the Founder of the NeoFuturist school, Greg Allen.

  20. SCC#62 Paul Collins

    Like a story? Then listen in to Paul Collins's incredible - but true - stories of writing in Lancaster, working in a kibbutz, pimping in KTVs, selling veneer, strange stripteases, and a stolen laptop! Paul is a British actor and comedian in Shanghai since 2006. Also find out in the announcements...

  21. SCC#61

    Mark Edwards (UK) has been gracing the stages of Shanghai since 2007 and has performed in ground-breaking shows. We talk about his latest act in critically-acclaimed Heroes (produced by Twisted Carousel), how he met Rod Stewart and Michael Caine, never got into tap dancing, and his dream theatre...

  22. SCC#60 Pete Grella

    Pete Grella (US) is based in Hong Kong and does stand up and improv theatre. Last month he was in Shanghai and I was lucky to have him as a guest. We talk comedy of course, but also improvise a scene at the end of the podcast. The "hug and a ticket" offer still stands for future shows with Pete!...

  23. SCC#59 Elva Yao

    Elva Yao is the Managing Director of Zmack and performs improv and stand-up comedy in English and Chinese. In this podcast, she shares stories of how much she has changed since her teenage years and how much comedy has brought to her life. Don't miss this one!

  24. SCC#58 Alejandro Otarola

    Alejandro is a stand-up comedian from Chile and talks Shanghai Expo, floods, cats, poetry, and scooters! Alejandro是一位来自智利的单口相声喜剧演员,他谈及的话题五花八门:上海世博会、洪水、猫、诗和电动摩托车! Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  25. SCC#57 Alden McDonald

    Alden McDonald is an actress in the strange world of Chinese TV series, movies, and commercials. She has spearheaded support groups for foreign artists and parents of kids who model. She reveals weird and funny stories from the bewildering industry of China’s foreign entertainment talents. Alden...

  26. SCC#56 Audrey Murray

    Audrey Murray is a writer, improviser, stand-up comedian, and an intrepid solo traveller. She talks magic numbers, being abducted in Turkmenistan, and writing a book! Also, find out how to win a free comedy show ticket from me! Audrey...

  27. SCC#55 Evan Eames

    Evan Eames is the right kind of crazy. Juggling with dodgy stripper gigs, stand-up comedy, and outrageous Shanghai shenanigans, Evan navigates his zany life with positive energy! From Idaho to China, from shy to wild, Evan shows his dedication to humour and his drive to be a better comedian.…

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  28. SCC#54 Helene Meunier

    What’s the link between a small village in north-east France, a successful fashion brand in China, an acting part in a James Ivory movie, and a singer of old French songs? Helene Meunier of course! Listen to her tale of following her dreams all the way to Shanghai! Check out Ohmygodmichelle on…

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  29. SCC#53 Mauricio "Momo" Estrella

    Mauricio Estrella is a stand up comedian from Ecuador and shares his crazy China stories, how he met his wife, strange bar encounters, and his Chinese lookalike! Follow our Wechat: SHCCPodcast www.shanghai.comedycorner.com

  30. SCC#52 Kurt Dunsing

    Kurt Dunsing (USA), a brand new stand-up comedian in Shanghai, talks Jiangsu stabbings, dashing through road traffic on a long board, dressing up as a Princess with big boots, and many other crazy adventures on this new episode of Shanghai Comedy Corner. Follow our Wechat at SHCCPodcast and our...

  31. SCC#51 Erin "FM" McGinley

    Erin "FM" McGinley hails from Athens, Georgia (USA) and has been performing her original brand of stand-up for 2 years now, mostly at the Shanghai Comedy Club. Listen to her hilarious stories, from managing a famous pizza store to raising a child and handling 2 majors while working full-time in...

  32. SCC Special The Snow Queen

    Arran Hawkins directs the famous family fairy tale again with new songs, new cast, and more magic! Don't miss the show at Anken Green Rooftop on Dec3(8pm) Dec4(8pm) Dec5(3pm/8pm) Dec6(3pm) - Dec10(8pm) Dec11(8pm) Dec12(3pm/8pm) Dec13(3pm) WIN 2 TICKETS - listen to the simple question at the end…

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  33. SCC#50 Charna Halpern

    This week, I am honoured and thrilled to have been able to interview Charna Halpern, the improv legend from Chicago. She flew all the way from the US to attend the Shanghai Improv Festival and deliver her world-famous Harold workshop over the weekend. Listen to her interview as she shares her…

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  34. SCC Special The Devil's Fables

    WIN 2 tickets to the opening night of The Devil's Fables at the Pearl Theatre on Oct.29th (9pm). Listen to Kaylie, Corinne and Paul and answer the very easy question by sending us a message to our official Wechat account SHCCPodcast (indicate name & phone number).

  35. SCC#49 Jonathan Kite

    Two Broke Girls star Jonathan Kite (@jbkite) sits down with Shanghai Comedy Corner's guest host M.M. Plumm to chat about his first impressions of Shanghai, discuss what the literal millions of China-based TBG fanatics can expect from his upcoming show at The Pearl, and answer questions from the...

  36. SCC#48 Paul Creasy

    British stand-up and Beijing's 1st-3rd best improv comedian Paul Creasy sits down with The Shanghai Tickler's M.M. Plumm to talk about the differences between stand-up and improv, the highs and lows of making people laugh, and how the UK is just Westeros for the most part. WECHAT: SHCCPodcast

  37. SCC#47 William Little

    William has only been in China for a few months but he's done comedy all his life! Follow his adventures in the Middle Kingdom with strange encounters with babies, sharks, and people running around! Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  38. SCC#46 Evan "Danger" Rodriguez

    American stand-up comedian Evan "Danger" Rodriguez ventures into what Chinese stand-up is all about - and we talk Game of Thrones lookalikes, Dashan, kicking ass against a Shaolin Temple trainee, and being called a "dickhead" at Shanghai Comedy Club's first infamous "open bar open mic" night!

  39. SCC#45 Toby Simkin

    Larger-than-life Broadway producer based in Shanghai, TOBY SIMKIN boasts multiple citizenships, 146 shows (120 of which for Broadway / the West End), meetings with the Queen, Lauren Bacall, Julie Andrews, Elton John, & many other greats. We talk moving the Shanghai Concert Hall aside, the death…

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  40. SCC#44 John Shea

    Stand-up comedian (and his legendary pun-friendly last name) John Shea shares stories of questionable translations, far-away Shanghai districts, health mishaps and forgetting your neighbor's name! Check out the latest SCC podcast! Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  41. SCC#43 Ann James

    Sassy Ann James from Texas tells us all about Shanghai's stages and how she went from a simple job opportunity to leading the most successful English-speaking show producing company in Shanghai in just over 3 years! You'll also hear about crying bank tellers, subway nightmares and avocado…

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  42. SCC#42 Ben Gleib

    NBC star, voice artist, standup comedian, TV show host, Youtube star, crazy American BEN GLEIB visits Shanghai tells stories about Obama, Nicholas Cage, George Carlin, ping pong and more! Get down! Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  43. SCC#41 Drew Fralick

    American stand-up comedian Drew Fralick (who works as a Mental Health Counsellor in Chinese in Shanghai's State Hospital) shares stories & secrets about fires, Detroit, meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more on this new episode of SCC podcast. Don't miss it! WECHAT: SHCCPodcast

  44. SCC#40 Kristel Zweers

    Singapore-based Dutch comedian Kristel Zweers shares her stories about Asia, stolen bikes, counting light posts, and many more quirky things in the 40th edition of Shanghai Comedy Corner! Don't miss this one! Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  45. SCC#39 Barney Rivera

    American-Mexican stand-up comedian and multi-talented Barney Rivera tells all about his globe-trotting, his many jobs, his puzzles, his superhero powers, his comedy, his Shanghai, and how he brings everyone together! Special announcement at the end. Don't miss it! Wechat: SHCCPodcast

  46. SCC#38 William Childress

    Exclusive interview of American stand-up comedian and founder of "Yangon Stand-Up" in Myanmar/Burma William Childress reveals his journey into the booming world of the English-speaking stand-up scene across Asia. From his first shot of comedy on Dagu road in 2011 in Shanghai to being an active...

  47. SCC#37 Eric Sun

    American born Chinese Eric Sun reveals how he went from being an awkward kid in SF Bay Area to a regular stand-up comedian at Shanghai Comedy Club and Zapata's, with tales of nasty eggs, real estate tycoons, and a strange superpower. Don't miss it! Follow us on Wechat (微信) at SHCCPodcast.

  48. SCC#36 Adam Richmond

    WOW! Exclusive interview with LA-based Canadian writer & comedian Adam Richmond during his first China gig at Masse's Shanghai Comedy Club. You don't want to miss this one! Follow our wechat at SHCCPodcast

  49. SCC#35 JP Lopez

    Shanghai star JP Lopez joins us on SCC to review his 7.5 years in China as he is about to start a new chapter of his crazy life back in the US. We talk musicals, old Chinese men in their undies, weird auditions and dressing as a woman. Don't miss this very special episode of Shanghai Comedy…

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  50. SCC#34 HKIF & The Greg Wilson

    SCC#34 travels to Hong Kong first, for the 5th annual HK improv festival, then returns to Shanghai to talk to crazy US stand-up comedian The Greg Wilson visiting China for the first time! He gives advice on stand-up and tells of his rise to fame. Follow us on wechat at SHCCPodcast

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shanghai Comedy Corner is a fun platform to promote amazing artists bringing live entertainment to China & Shanghai. Created by Julien B., long-term French comedian in China. [Wechat (微信): SHCCPodcast]有趣的艺术交流平台,为中国传递杰出艺术家的实况文艺节目,由中国通法国人Julien创始

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Shanghai Comedy Corner is a fun platform to promote amazing artists bringing live entertainment to China & Shanghai. Created by Julien B., long-term French comedian in China. [Wechat (微信): SHCCPodcast]有趣的艺术交流平台,为中国传递杰出艺术家的实况文艺节目,由中国通法国人Julien创始

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