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Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

Heightening Headlines: Improvising The News

by Alec Shea

Season 1

"And Nobody Died" Mental Health, Big Foot, and Spider-scorpions

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Mayumi discuss mental health in improv communities, childhood, and big foot. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and @mayumi.mhc Mayumi Hikida is a Vienna-based improviser and mental health specialist! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/ Content Note: Discussions about mental health and bullying ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"You'd Die If We Shot Your Head Off" Cockroaches, Goo, and Bug Busts

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Nicholas Shore discuss a record breaking bug bust. As in... illegal bugs. A bug bust. No, not a drug bust. A bug bust. They also do a scene showing the lives of two factory employees busting bugs. Popping cockroaches specifically in this case. Nicholas Shore is a Vienna-based improviser and chemist! Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.d.shore/ Alec Shea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"Haunting the Pants" Mushroom Murders and Stockholm Syndrome

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Nick Byrne discuss Nick's work as a travelling improviser and the director of the Improvention festival in Canberra, Australia, as well as the famous mushroom murder in Australia. Nick Byrne is a Canberra-based improviser, organiser of the Improvention and Impro INvention festival in Canberra, creator of An Improviser's Learning Journal, and much more! Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/improact1/ Alec Shea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecsheaimprov/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"Smackdown Vs. Raw Feelings" Wrestling, Libraries, and Martha Stewart

In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Mayumi discuss a wrestling show that took place in a public library, Mayumi's experience as a mental health coordinator for improv communities, and the emotional impact of Martha Stewart's cooking. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and Mayumi Hikida Mayumi Hikida is a Vienna-based improviser and mental health specialist! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"We're A Pacifist Brewery" Ötzi The Iceman Sourdough Bread

In this episode, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the summer games fest, new game announcements, and video games in general. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva Lara Schmidt is a Munich-based voice actor and improviser! Follow her on Instagram: @laraschmidtva https://www.instagram.com/laraschmidtva/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"Sorry Toad, A Bit of Friendly Fire" Summer Games Fest Special

In this episode, Alec and guest host Lara discuss the summer games fest, new game announcements, and video games in general. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@laraschmidtva Lara Schmidt is a Munich-based voice actor and improviser! Follow her on Instagram: @laraschmidtva https://www.instagram.com/laraschmidtva/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"Philology, The Study Of A Guy Named Phil" French Academics, Philology, and Viral Advice

In this episode, Alec and guest host Nikhil discuss a French academic who gave himself an award, philology, and advice that spreads like a virus that goes viral. Adviral advirus. Follow them at ‪@AlecSheaImprov‬ and ‪@nikhilmadgar Nikhil Madgar is a Munich-based improviser from Bangalore! Follow him on Instagram: @nikhilmadgar https://www.instagram.com/nikhilmadgar ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"Dear Sir, Would You Kindly Send Me Pictures Of Your Feet" Feet Pics, Self-Destructive Uteruses, and the Downfall of the Irish Economy

In this episode, Alec and Corinna discuss feet pics, self-destructive uteruses, and the downfall of the Irish economy, after reading a news story about a French teen who was criminally charged after making a straw-licking video in Singapore. Corinna is a Munich-based improviser that performs with AVoidIn Improv! ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"Van Halen, Is He Dutch?" Planes, Socks, and Sombreros

In this episode, Alec and Ryan discuss Van Halen, taking your socks off on an airplane, and the fake news of the world's oldest tortoise dying as part of a crypto scam. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and @ryan_stands_up Ryan is a comedian and improviser from the US, based in Munich Follow him on Instagram: @ryan_stands_up ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

"Your Bodily Fluids Add To The Thrill" Temecula, Pools, and Hot Air

In this episode, Alec and guest host Joe Bill discuss an emergency hot air balloon landing in a Temecula backyard. Follow them at @AlecSheaImprov and ‪@joebillimprov Joe Bill is an OG Chicago improv legend and neuroscience nerd. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joebillimprov/ Website: https://www.integratedimprovisation.com/ ________________ Real news, improvised comedy. Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts. Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests! (Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...) Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic)

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