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JESTIES
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An hour - more or less - of friendly discussion, improvised scenes, characters and riffs, brought to you by JEST Improv!
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Ep. 103: "Stool Candy
Jan 1600:45:23Tap to summarizeËp. 103: "Stool Candy" Tron, Big-D and Chris do the heavy lifting without bizzy bizzy Sattler. This SHOULD be interesting...*= Improvised Bits with SoundscapeCOLD OPEN - Dawn/Big D is hoping she's not getting sick.*- "Riff City" - It's a competitionWELCOME - No SattlerNew and Good: Fletch has an Accountability Buddy*- "Önline Friend" - Online friends meet for the first time in RLSearching for "The Bell" or alternativesWhat's a diphthong?*- "No Highway for Cowboys"- Gen-Z Cowboys trying to enter the freeway/@ the DMVFeels off to have no dingDawn is frantically trying to fix The Bell*- "Fix-it Franny"- Franny's Fix It Shop: She tries to fix everything*- "Swirly Wiggins" - Hiding from Noogie NancyExplaining a Swirly WigginsChris brags about being punched*- "Honey, good news! I got fired today!"- Little Timmy's failed High-FiveJokey celebrationNew and Good: Dawn bought new stools for the JestHERS*- Öutdoor Stools"- Things need to be aged outside/Stool SampleMEMORIES - Barbara Streisand's store/closet? Racks and racks...*- "RackALiscious"- Tell us about your rack/Cool MelindaTron explains his perception of the last bit.And So Much More... Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep. 102: "Charlie's Pillow" IYKYK
Dec 2600:46:13Tap to summarize*= Improvised BitCOLD OPEN - "Comedy...tonight!"* "Why Does He Get To Be Tron?"MUSIC OPENINTRO & WELCOMELIVING ROOM-STYLE BANTERThe "Sellout Club"We could re-brand this* "The Jesties Podcast After Dark"Alex reacts to Chris's reaction to Dawn's pun* "Co-Cheerleaders"Ever fall asleep during a movie?* "Fletch Bohansky Enjoys Skat"Alex, do you know what SKAT means?Dawn, do you know about SKAT?* "Dawn Doesn't Get It"* "Tron, Come Here"Did anyone do anything special for the holiday?* "Sounds Of The Universe"You guys ever get a hole in your tongue?* "If Keanu Does Anything, It's Cool"What if Keanu rode the bus in The Matrix* "Lawrence Fishbourne Opines On Matrix IV"What if Matrix was mashed up with John Wick movies?* "I'll Give You The Finger And You Give Me My Dog Back"So Chris, what's new? How was your holiday?What was your favorite gift, Tron?How bout you, Alex?What about you, Dawn...favorite gift?Chili and waffles? Doin lines of eggs?What's happening 2026 at JEST? Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep:101 "We Are Sooo Back!"
Dec 1200:44:41Tap to summarize*= Sound-enhanced Improvised SketchesOpening Warm-ups - the mayhem begins* PARODY TOWN "What are you talking about, Willis?"IntroductionsPost-mortem of 100th episodeReminiscing past episodes* Plans for 150th episode "ATM Robot""I love you guys" - "Kittycat Mewww"* "Hello, Princess""I hiked and then I babysat till 2-in the morning"* Baby has a job, bein a baby -- "Hey, Tony!" Names that end in the, "Eeee" sound* Men chewingWhat would you rhyme with "aide?"* "You gotta say the "dirty words" softly"Just do that whiney voice that you do* "The fellas are over""Gene Simmons" gives marriage advice and other opinionsDo you do any voices at home?* Tron' dog - "Charlie's voice"Alex and Carly like to annoy each other with the "me-me-me-me" voice* "Barly" at the coffee shop"I wanna talk to the "me-me-me-me" voice* Tron calls "Miss Barly," of the "me-me-me-me" voiceChris should do a show with his voices* Alex etches on the headstoneUpcoming for JEST"OK! That's a wrap." Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep:100 "LIVE From The Bunker Theater"
Nov 2801:06:57Tap to summarizeEp:100 "LIVE From The Bunker Theater" * = Improvised SketchAlex welcomes the live audience to the theater and intros a video he had made to celebrate the 100th episode occasion. 1st Guest is OG, Stephanie S, who instigates a disagreement about the origins of JEST ImprovTron tries out the JEST TRIVIA -- Winners get a 100th episode T-Shirt*Canadian Wedding Ceremony - The Moose complain2nd Guest is Maddy K, who brings her extensive knowledge of current Pop Culture, including the Wicked-2 movie.*Cinema Lobby - Special popcorn deal and unique toppings.*Maddy in the Office - Maddy's has a social media posting discussion at work with her bosses.*Commenting on Social Media Posts to connect with an in-person meeting - Guest appearance by "Gene Simmons,"*The "Mean Ones" live the longest - "Gene Simmons" origin story3rd Guest is Emily K, who is handy with tools*"Emily" interviewing Emily*Emily is becoming a "Cat Person" and gets a call from her roommate, "Jenna."*The Russians infiltrate the "Yesties Podcast"*Chris's anti-boring Intervention leads to instigating a bar fight with his new friend, Russky RyanMore Trivia4th and final Guest is Aries H - and the Hosts attempt to do Aries Impressions, then discuss his meal plans*"Aries's" and his Mom make plans for a new, more efficient feeding method*"How Are Your Humors?" A visit to the doctor, leads to visits to other doctorsFinal Q&A*"Cleveland" has a discussion with Alex and "Carly" about stealing cheese and getting a 5th cat Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep.99: Jury Performance - ft. Oak
Nov 1400:56:51Tap to summarizeEp.99: Jury Performance - ft. OakOak is working on their name* Low ConfidenceIs that your real name?Someone's missingDawn's big moment*Performing Jury DutyPSP *Let me see your filePorn GamesTron in the cabin with the magazines*Someone broke inThe family computerUsing technologyJury Duty situationsDid you get an allowance?*Oak, remember we're at churchMonetary rewardsDead Presidents*Lincoln's top hatMoney for favors*Money for nothingJest goings on - what's coming up? *= Improvised Sketch - w/soundscape Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep. 98: The Spoopy Pod -- ft. Oak & Aries - Part 2 -- It's Halloween!
Oct 3100:45:24Tap to summarizeOak and Aries continued their recent visit and stuck around for Halloween! But we didn't want anything to be too scary, so we added a bit of silliness, just for laughs.* Improvised SketchWe open up razzing Aries about his hair and glowing skin.What scary movie has Aries seen lately?Chris, what's your New & Good?*Abnormal Sweater Aries, have you ever flown in an plane?*Captain DJ Douglas Justice, "vibing" mid flight announcementsOak, what game are you on right now?Chris talks about being a security guard in a supermarket*My Baby Is A CarnivoreBig-D got a new windshield*Fix-It Ticket Stop*Advice For An Engaged ManAlex, have you planned a date for your wedding?*Wedding PlannersWhat's coming up for JEST Community? Shows? Classes? Stand-Up?Stay informed about our upcoming LIVE RECORDING OF THE 100th Episode on November 22, 2025 Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep. 97: We Have Fun! ft. Oak & Aries
Oct 1700:46:00Tap to summarizeEp. 97: We Have Fun! - ft. Oak & AriesIntro - We have fun!*Oak's Godfather ate their goldfishLove Wolf album discussion*Whoo-hoo - the pushy owls*Elton John - a diminutive fellow performs at the Las Vegas Retirement HomeAlex is chauffer for Aries (before Aries arrives)Aries has arrived and gets an earfulAries's New and Good includes his daily meal plan"Lemon Party" - and "Cars"*Aries and "Shrek Special"Alex makes an announcement*Cleveland reacts to Alex's newsMore Aries food choicesOak's New & Good includes new glassesAries deals with books*Jacked LibrariansVideo Gaming nostalgia*Game FAQ Review mtg. [RETRO]More Gaming nostalgiaInfo regarding our Shows and Programs*Includes Improvised Sketch Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep. 96: Too Many Things!
Oct 300:48:48Tap to summarizeEp. 96: Too Many Things! - Too many things about DawnAdmiral Ackbar, "It's a trap!" *Admiral (Josiah) Ackbar - actual it's Gial Ackbar - Improvised SketchStar Wars loreJJ Abrams styleWhat should we do for Episode #100?Tron and Alex get married?Chris's New & GoodNew StandUp ProgramLove Wolf's album sales - Streaming Residuals*Trick Them Into Doing This - Improvised SketchAlex's New & GoodOpen MicToo many things...Have you seen John Cena?Correlation & Causation*Have you been punched in the face? - Improvised SketchMr. Johnson and his 5-gal bucketRighteous GemstonesWalton GogginsTron's New & GoodOak's dogOld dogs vs Young dogsSounds like something Aries would say...Harry Potter video gameAlex to Chris: "Have you ever walked out of a movie?"Vampires are dumb as shit*Date with a Vampire - Improvised SketchAnybody watch...?AND MORE! Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep. 95: "Bark Wahlberg" ft. Love Wolf
Sep 1900:51:50Tap to summarizeEp. 95: "Bark Wahlberg" ft. Love Wolf band interview. Love Wolf is in the studio giving us details about their celebrated union and recent album release.Chris offers Grape flavored Red Vines and Dawn throws down the challenger, Mixed Berry Twist*MARK! MARK! MARK! -- Bark Wahlberg, a dog talent pitching a TV showDawn's New &/or Good goes down a rabbit hole into Hyphy music influence*"ELVIS" is living in the retirement center and getting medical attention*DILDO FACTORY is in danger of going out of businessAlex shares his exposure to horses and animal husbandrySend your IMPROV suggestions to TEAM@JESTIMPROV.COMTron breaks a chair and searches for another *BROKEN CHAIR REPRIMANDED by their family who brings in a "CHARAPIST"*BARK WAHLBERG IS BACK! Pitching his brand to FOXDogs aren't weird, they're just doing dog stuff.More about Alex horsing around in Ojai*ELVIS needs to get from shower to BingoAnd much more!Listen to: ROCK HARD (The Greatest Hits) by Love Wolf (Alex Sattler and Christopher Parker Howard) wherever you find musicInfo about shows, classes, etc. -- go to https://www.jestimprov.com*-IMPROVISED SKETCHES Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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Ep. 94: "Typical Friday Shenanigans"
Sep 500:51:05Tap to summarizeEp. 94: "Typical Friday Shenanigans" - Alex, Tron, Big-D and Chris gettin' deep into their usual, typical nonsense, just for fun. Ribbing, razzing, poking and joking their way through just another Friday, with a lot of laughs, some bits, a touch of in-studio live music and previews of Jest shows.Theories about Alex's tardy arrivalPreviewing Shenanigans for upcoming Love Wolf appearanceMorkin' my Mindy, etc.Shannon Sharpe controversyFootball referencesTaylor SwiftMusical tastes and opinionsPersonal experiences influenced by musicJoke BaneMaster BatesEditing evolutionInternet democracyTONY'S FLACCID PIZZA - IMPROVISED SKETCHRIDERLESS HORSERACE - IMPROVISED SKETCHChris had a Birthday and went to the giant redwoodsSTAR WARS Detours discussionDawn's stand-up routines discussionStand-Up Showcase happenedAlex references SouthParkDawn says "Big Fella" and Tron takes offense"What's your go-to movie candy?"Popcorn and candyBig Boy StuffRed Vines - staleGrape flavored Red VinesAnd much more! Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!
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