Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac: improv comedy podcast

Join Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac as we travel to Delhi, India! Gaurav, Varoon & Riddhijit from Kaivalya Plays join Scary Strangers on the pod chatting International collaborations, building community, and the universal language of improv. Creator & Host: Ru HalwalaCo-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Krusty the ClownTheme Song: Jason KenkelPresented by Scary StrangersRecording Location: Instituto Cervantes New Delhi, IndiaIG: Ru ⁠⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠⁠ | Kaivalya Plays @kaivalyaplays | Gaurav Singh @gauravnijjer | Varoon Anand @varoon.anand | Riddhijit Chattopadhyay @leontrotsky73

Melbourne improvisers Katie Currie & Jaron Why chat about the evolution of the iconic Big Hoo-Haa ensemble from Perth to Melbourne and beyond!Creator & Host: Ru HalwalaCo-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // YodaTheme Song: Jason KenkelPresented by Scary StrangersIG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | The Big Hoo-Haa ⁠@hoohaamelbourne | Katie Currie ⁠@intergalactic_thiddies⁠ | Jaron Why ⁠@by_o.graphy

We’re kicking off Season 2 with Improv Conspiracy Theatre legends Barney Pollock (TGYH & White Fever) and Matt Young (Deadloch), aka Cool & Smart! Sharing aha moments, teaching philosophies, and grand plans for the future. This episode slaps! Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Bert & Elmo Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Cool & Smart @kewlandsmert | Barney @barney.pollock | Matt Young @mattyoung.com.au

We’re finishing off Season 1 with a Scary Strangers special. Tom and Ru deep-dive into the origins of Scary Strangers, what we’ve learned along the way, and where we’re going next. Scary Strangers will be performing their one hour show at Improv Theatre Sydney on August 24 & October 26 at 8:15PM. Learn more at https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/scary-strangers/ Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Donald Trump & Melania Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠⁠

Doing improv AND dating? What's that all about?! This week's episode features TikTok sensation Charlotte Grimmer and acting sensation Michael Smith, two lovebirds in the Sydney improv scene, discussing all things couple-prov and dating within the industry! Check out Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Rick & Morty Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | Charlotte @charlotteisgrim | Michael @michaelneilsmith

Improvisers can be great entertainment, but would you want to live with one? The J&J Romance Factory jumped into Ru’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac to give us the low-down on the comedy housemate experience. Check out Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Fran Drescher Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | John @johnglover.net.au | Josie @josieandthe

Can improv help us to deal with adversity? Jump into this week’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac to find out with superstar improvisers Chelsea Zeller & Tom North. Check out Tom North’s Silly Odyssey on March 16th at https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/silly-odyssey/ Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Mr Burns & Smithers Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | Chelsea @theofficiallaurynhill | Tom North @tomarsen

Extra scene from Episode 7: Role Slaying featuring resident role playing experts Hayden Wright & Shane Porter. Watch the full episode here. If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch Scary Strangers upcoming shows !! IG: @runiversal.studios | www.scarystrangers.com

Our resident role playing experts, Mug & Mayhem aka Hayden Wright & Shane Porter, took us on a ride into the mysterious world of D&D, Brindlewood Bay, Honey Heist, and more! Plus we share some improv games that role players can use for character and world building. Check out Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Shane @sporter342 | Hayden @haydoathome

Matt Nunn and Liz Talbot from Brisbane’s Big Fork Theatre hopped into Ru’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac to give us a taste of the Brisbane comedy scene, and share their experiences as up-and-coming sketch/improv comedians. If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch ⁠Scary Strangers upcoming shows at ⁠www.scarystrangers.com/shows⁠⁠ Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Gilbert Gottfried Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Matt & Liz @mattnunnandlizz

Extra scene from Episode 5: Beat-prov the Musical featuring musical comedy icons Jacinta Gregory & Sarah Gaul. Watch the full episode here. If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch Scary Strangers upcoming shows !! IG: @runiversal.studios | www.scarystrangers.com

Musical comedy icons, Sarah Gaul and Jacinta Gregory, jumped into Ru’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac, and it’s a bop! Chatting all things musical comedy, sharing so much wisdom, whilst simultaneously pondering current events such as: WTF is up with our generation? This episode has everything you need for a fun ride to the shops, to go and meet your friends, learn a lot, and be beautiful. Check out BLANK: An Improvised Musical - https://www.factorytheatre.com.au/event/blank-an-improvised-musical/ Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Jennifer Coolidge Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru @runiversal.studios | Tom @tomisalot | Scary Strangers @scarystrangers | Jacinta @jaquinta_pegory | Sarah @empireofgaul

What does it take to be a great scene partner? Let's ask the best in the biz! Improv legends Alex Reynolds and Brendan Byrnes are jumping into Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac to give us the lowdown on being improv soulmates. Check out Alex Reynolds as SCRUM at Melbourne International Comedy Festival April 9 - 20, 2024: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/scrum Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Joan Rivers Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Alex Reynolds @alexkreynolds | Brendan Byrnes @bren.byrnes

It's the Hermione Grangers (aka star students) of the Sydney improv scene, Max Bucknell & Alisha Cheong! These legends smashed their Level 5 grad show performing The Harold then jumped straight into Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac to gab about it. If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch ⁠Scary Strangers upcoming shows at ⁠www.scarystrangers.com/shows⁠⁠ Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Julia Gillard Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Alisha Cheong @taco_de_penny⁠⁠ | Max Bucknell @max.bucknell

Straight from your TV Guide and into Ru’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac are two of Sydney’s finest actor/improv combos. Featuring Kat Hoyos (Amazing Grace, Here Come the Habibs) and Emma Leonard (800 Words, Home & Away) giving us the actor’s tea on improvisation. If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch ⁠Scary Strangers upcoming shows at ⁠www.scarystrangers.com/shows⁠⁠ Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Kermit the Frog Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Kat Hoyos @kathoyos⁠⁠ | Emma Leonard @emmalouiseleonard

S1E1: Pure Comedy ft. Ruby Blinkhorn & Kate Wilkins We're kicking off Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac with reigning champs of the improv scene, Pure Comedy by Father John Misty, winners of the 2023 ITS Smackdown and Improv Comedy Cagefight competitions. The chit-chat explores how even the mighty have fallen, with mad respect to those who can bomb with dignity. Content Warning: It's not that deep! If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch ⁠Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows⁠ Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Stewie Griffin Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Kate Wilkins @katewinkleton | Ruby Blinkhorn @rubycomedyblinkhorn