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Improv Comedy Troupe Launches Podcast to Bridge Divides
24 Jul
Summary
- The Second City, a renowned improv comedy group, is launching a new podcast series.
- The podcast aims to have productive conversations with people who hold strong, differing opinions.
- Confirmed guests include Andrew Yang, Loretta Ross, Norman Finkelstein, and Caroline Fleck.
The Second City, a renowned improv comedy institution, is launching a new podcast series that will tackle the challenge of communicating through differences. Over six episodes, the hosts will engage in productive conversations with people who hold strong opinions that may differ from their own.
Utilizing the improvisation concept of "Yes, And," the podcast aims to demonstrate how individuals can communicate effectively despite their differences, a skill that seems to be lacking in today's polarized climate. The "Yes, And" approach encourages participants to build upon each other's ideas, rather than dismissing them.
Confirmed guests for the podcast include a diverse array of individuals, such as entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, social justice advocate Loretta Ross, political commentator Norman Finkelstein, and comedian Caroline Fleck. The Second City's Vice President of Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development, Kelly Leonard, emphasized the importance of being "free of judgement" in order to create something meaningful from the conversations.
The Second City, which opened its doors in 1959, has long been recognized as a pioneering force in the world of improvisation and comedy. Its stages, touring companies, and training centers have served as a launch pad for many of the most renowned names in the industry, including Bill Murray, Tina Fey, and Jordan Peele.
