Comedic Pursuits

Comedic Pursuits


Latest Episodes

Erick Acuña Loves This Weird World of Comedy
November 21, 2018

DC improviser and sketch comedian Erick Acuña talks about his comedy journey in from Peru to South Bend to DC to New York and back to DC again.

Tess Higgins Would Rather Have Horror Stories Than Zero Stories
November 15, 2018

DC improviser and actor Tess Higgins talks about her theater background and how improv has impacted her performance and opened new doors for her in DC.

Sarah Ann Houghton Isn’t Trying to Get it Right
November 09, 2018

You can follow this podcast on: Google Play iTunes SoundCloud Spotify Stitcher Welcome to another episode of the Comedic Pursuits Podcast. I’m your host, Seth Payne. I’m so freakin’ excited to present this episode to you guys.

Sam Bonar Has Got to Keep Fighting the Good Fight
October 31, 2018

DC improviser and comedic activist Sam Bonar talks about his improv and comedy journey in DC and using comedy to effect political change.

Kaitlin Kemp Wants to Know What She’s Made Of
October 24, 2018

Kaitlin Kemp left us for New York, but her improv training started in DC! We chat with the former Hellcat improviser about her comedy and theater journey.

Macey Schiff is Existing in the Chaos
October 17, 2018

DC improviser, director, teacher, and coach Macey Schiff talks about her time in the DC improv scene and what a wild, emotional ride it's been.

Erik Beringer Likes to Sleep Inside
October 10, 2018

Virginia stand-up Erik Beringer talks about his improv experience in the DMV, breaking into a touring stand-up gig, and realizing how much he loves comedy.

Kara Kinsey is Focusing on the Parts that Work
October 03, 2018

DC improviser and stand-up Kara Kinsey talks about focusing on the parts of your personality that work and overcoming comedy burnout and rough times.

Zach Mason Wants to Help You Do This Thing
September 26, 2018

DC improviser, director, and performer Zach Mason talks co-creating WIT hit In Lieu of Flowers and how much he loves helping other performers.

Donna Steele: Hellcat Tattoos and Falling Into Improv
September 20, 2018

DC improviser Donna Steele talks about her comedy beginnings in Richmond and how she fell into improv in 2011 on the Comedic Pursuits podcast.