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    <title>Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Improv”</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <description>Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium".
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    <itunes:subtitle>A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium".
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      <itunes:name>Doug Lief</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>djlief@gmail.com</itunes:email>
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  <title>In Living Color</title>
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  <author>Doug Lief</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In Livng Color lived up to its theme and proved you could do what you want to do. We recorded a podcast about it. Kinda like it. Like to hear it? Hear it go! Guest Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster) join us to revisit the memorable cast and characters of one of the most important and groundbreaking sketch comedy shows ever made.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:51:52</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In Livng Color lived up to its theme and proved you could do what you want to do. We recorded a podcast about it. Kinda like it. Like to hear it? Hear it go! Guest Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster) join us to revisit the memorable cast and characters of one of the most important and groundbreaking sketch comedy shows ever made.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show The Level is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:&lt;br&gt;
Facebook: &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod&lt;br&gt;
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social&lt;br&gt;
Threads: &lt;a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Musical Credits:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)&lt;br&gt;
In Living Color - Heavy D and Eddie F&lt;br&gt;
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson&lt;br&gt;
Ice, Ice, Baby - Vanilla Ice&lt;br&gt;
Cause That's the Way You Livin' When You're in Living Color - by Heavy D and The Boyz  &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In Livng Color lived up to its theme and proved you could do what you want to do. We recorded a podcast about it. Kinda like it. Like to hear it? Hear it go! Guest Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan&#39; Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv&#39;s The Level) and Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster) join us to revisit the memorable cast and characters of one of the most important and groundbreaking sketch comedy shows ever made.</p>

<p>Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show The Level is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
In Living Color - Heavy D and Eddie F<br>
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson<br>
Ice, Ice, Baby - Vanilla Ice<br>
Cause That&#39;s the Way You Livin&#39; When You&#39;re in Living Color - by Heavy D and The Boyz </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In Livng Color lived up to its theme and proved you could do what you want to do. We recorded a podcast about it. Kinda like it. Like to hear it? Hear it go! Guest Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan&#39; Place, Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv&#39;s The Level) and Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster) join us to revisit the memorable cast and characters of one of the most important and groundbreaking sketch comedy shows ever made.</p>

<p>Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show The Level is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
In Living Color - Heavy D and Eddie F<br>
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson<br>
Ice, Ice, Baby - Vanilla Ice<br>
Cause That&#39;s the Way You Livin&#39; When You&#39;re in Living Color - by Heavy D and The Boyz </p>]]>
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  <title>Mitch Hedberg</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
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  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>If stand-up comedy was an equation then Mitch Hedberg was its Isaac Newton, a pioneer who turned the format on its head and make jokes into jazz and vice versa. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit Hedberg's tragically brief career, and the stand-up revolution he quietly raged. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:12:06</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;If stand-up comedy was an equation then Mitch Hedberg was its Isaac Newton, a pioneer who turned the format on its head and make jokes into jazz and vice versa. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit Hedberg's tragically brief career, and the stand-up revolution he quietly raged. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to &lt;a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.daretofailimprov.com&lt;/a&gt; (first class is free!).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:&lt;br&gt;
Facebook: &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod&lt;br&gt;
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social&lt;br&gt;
Threads: &lt;a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Musical Credits&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie&lt;br&gt;
Outro - Upright Bass Solo by Davie504 &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>comedy, open mic, stand-up comedy, stand up comedy, stand-up, stand up, mitch hedberg, hedberg, steve martin, andy kaufman, improv, jazz, beatnik</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>If stand-up comedy was an equation then Mitch Hedberg was its Isaac Newton, a pioneer who turned the format on its head and make jokes into jazz and vice versa. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit Hedberg&#39;s tragically brief career, and the stand-up revolution he quietly raged. </p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
Outro - Upright Bass Solo by Davie504</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>If stand-up comedy was an equation then Mitch Hedberg was its Isaac Newton, a pioneer who turned the format on its head and make jokes into jazz and vice versa. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit Hedberg&#39;s tragically brief career, and the stand-up revolution he quietly raged. </p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
Outro - Upright Bass Solo by Davie504</p>]]>
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  <title>Impressions</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/49</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/d6f0e7ea-8820-4bc1-83c2-a124312cce76.mp3" length="70141245" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Gifted impressionists Dan Oster (@senatordanoster from MadTV and A Podcast, But Evil) and Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us to discuss our favorite impressions, how we got started, and be all (and whoever) we can be.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:13:03</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/d/d6f0e7ea-8820-4bc1-83c2-a124312cce76/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Gifted impressionists Dan Oster (@senatordanoster from MadTV and A Podcast, But Evil) and Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us to discuss our favorite impressions, how we got started, and be all (and whoever) that we can be.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to &lt;a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.daretofailimprov.com&lt;/a&gt; (first class is free!).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:&lt;br&gt;
Facebook: &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod&lt;br&gt;
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social&lt;br&gt;
Threads: &lt;a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Musical Credits:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)&lt;br&gt;
The Impression That I Get - Mighty Mighty Bosstones &lt;/p&gt;
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Gifted impressionists Dan Oster (@senatordanoster from MadTV and A Podcast, But Evil) and Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us to discuss our favorite impressions, how we got started, and be all (and whoever) that we can be.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
The Impression That I Get - Mighty Mighty Bosstones</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Gifted impressionists Dan Oster (@senatordanoster from MadTV and A Podcast, But Evil) and Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us to discuss our favorite impressions, how we got started, and be all (and whoever) that we can be.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
The Impression That I Get - Mighty Mighty Bosstones</p>]]>
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