Today's guest is "professional rapper, amateur comedian," Lex the Lexicon Artist! Lex discusses her experiences on tour, an injury that was crush-related (spicy), and how her teacher influenced her rap career. The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas Widicknorthcoastnyc.comLex the Lexicon Artist - @lextheconartist North Coast - @northcoastnycRj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @AtorzzWith a cast of improv comedy veterans in New York City, North Coast’s explosive performances have been packing comedy venues, universities, and festivals nationwide since 2009. Built around a single suggestion from an audience member, the show’s improvised scenes escalate into full-blown hip-hop songs, facilitated by resident beatboxer, Doctor Brick. With their seamless melding of comedic timing and freestyle rapping abilities, North Coast frequently blurs the line between comedy show and concert, drawing audiences from the comedy, hip-hop, and theater communities for an experience that has been hailed as “mind-blowing” and “next level” by critics and audiences alike.Named one of the “Top Ten Best Comedy Shows”  by Time Out New York, North Coast has been featured on Vh1, in Slate’s Podcast The Gist, The Village Voice, and The New York Times Comedy Listings.0:00 - Start 1:24 - Lex The Lexicon Artist! 1:45 - Mozilla Firefox Interview4:45 - Shoutout Jessica6:07 - SONG: You Had the Best with Ya (You Had Jessica) 8:49 - Origin Story 15:01 - SONG: Wherefore Art Thou, Mr. Sullivan? 19:04 - Spicy Question Music 19:26 - Lex on Tour 21:12 - Exclusive Music 21:20 - Lex’s Injury + Crush 25:35 - SONG: Nick Jones, The Ultimate Side Bitch 29:30 - HOTEL BED BARS/Favorite Songs33:05 - What’s Next for Lex 34:05 - Lucid Dreaming36:53 - SONG: Man of Your Dreams

Today we have on the incomparable comedian, Kate Sisk. Kate discusses their handsome dog, new engagement, and upcoming show, Luke Ass Spectacular! Luke Ass Spectacular will be at Union Hall on Sept 16th at 10pm. The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comkatesisk.comKate Sisk - @thekatesiskNorth Coast - @northcoastnycRj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @AtorzzWith a cast of improv comedy veterans in New York City, North Coast’s explosive performances have been packing comedy venues, universities, and festivals nationwide since 2009. Built around a single suggestion from an audience member, the show’s improvised scenes escalate into full-blown hip-hop songs, facilitated by resident beatboxer, Doctor Brick. With their seamless melding of comedic timing and freestyle rapping abilities, North Coast frequently blurs the line between comedy show and concert, drawing audiences from the comedy, hip-hop, and theater communities for an experience that has been hailed as “mind-blowing” and “next level” by critics and audiences alike.Named one of the “Top Ten Best Comedy Shows”  by Time Out New York, North Coast has been featured on Vh1, in Slate’s Podcast The Gist, The Village Voice, and The New York Times Comedy Listings.0:00 - Start 1:12 - Kate Sisk!!!! 1:30 - Buffalo Wedding Roast4:08 - Luke Ass Spectacular 8:00 - Kate’s Medium-Sized Dog 9:54 - SONG: Puppy From a Van 12:45 - Jacinto the Handsome17:23 - Kate’s Performance Journey 19:02 - SONG: Can’t Say No 21:51-  Kate was a Soccer Player for Puerto Rico 23:30 - Kate’s Standup Approach26:54 - Soccer & Comedy28:58 - Engaged!32:05 - Half-Assing33:46 - SONG: Pro Sports (We Half-Ass It)

Today's suggestion is ... ABUNDANT! Listen as the crew talks about local travel and world-builds a buffet before your eyes. The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comNorth Coast - @northcoastnycMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoStephanie Rae @wordnerdsteph Luke Miller @lukemillerfakeDouglas Widick @douglaswidickRj Williams - @rjron.williamsRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @AtorzzWith a cast of improv comedy veterans in New York City, North Coast’s explosive performances have been packing comedy venues, universities, and festivals nationwide since 2009. Built around a single suggestion from an audience member, the show’s improvised scenes escalate into full-blown hip-hop songs, facilitated by resident beatboxer, Doctor Brick. With their seamless melding of comedic timing and freestyle rapping abilities, North Coast frequently blurs the line between comedy show and concert, drawing audiences from the comedy, hip-hop, and theater communities for an experience that has been hailed as “mind-blowing” and “next level” by critics and audiences alike.Named one of the “Top Ten Best Comedy Shows”  by Time Out New York, North Coast has been featured on Vh1, in Slate’s Podcast The Gist, The Village Voice, and The New York Times Comedy Listings.0:00 - Start 0:50 - Travel Journeys2:20 - Luke’s Friend’s Secret 4:40 - SONG: Recycling Has Rules 7:30 - The Lady on the Plane 9:37 - Crying (on Planes) 12:34 - SONG: This Flight (Is Making me Emotional) 16:18 - Suggestion: Abundant 18:39 - As Of Today, I Am Vegan22:45 - SONG: Honor Mommy’s Spirit (Have Some Turkey) 25:52 - That’s A Lot of Meat 29:31 - SONG: I’m Gonna Have Champagne Throughout

This episode of the North Coast Podcast was recorded during the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival, where we interviewed the two of the founders of the theater (Saskia Maas & Andrew Moskos) and artistic director (Stacey Smith) of Boom Chicago! The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comBoomchicago.nl Stacey Smith - @Staceysmitchcomedy North Coast - @northcoastnycRj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @AtorzzWith a cast of improv comedy veterans in New York City, North Coast’s explosive performances have been packing comedy venues, universities, and festivals nationwide since 2009. Built around a single suggestion from an audience member, the show’s improvised scenes escalate into full-blown hip-hop songs, facilitated by resident beatboxer, Doctor Brick. With their seamless melding of comedic timing and freestyle rapping abilities, North Coast frequently blurs the line between comedy show and concert, drawing audiences from the comedy, hip-hop, and theater communities for an experience that has been hailed as “mind-blowing” and “next level” by critics and audiences alike.Named one of the “Top Ten Best Comedy Shows”  by Time Out New York, North Coast has been featured on Vh1, in Slate’s Podcast The Gist, The Village Voice, and The New York Times Comedy Listings. Currently, you can catch them performing every Saturday night in New York City at The Peoples Improv Theater.0:00 - Start2:30 - Boom Chicago Comedy Fest6:40 - SONG: Studying the Dark Arts8:12 - Immersive Theatre at Boom Chicago 11:54 - Programming at Boom Chicago 15:38 - InterActing: Improv Comedy for Teens with Autism 18:46 - SONG: Pushing Boundaries and Giving Back 21:00 - The Beginnings of Boom Chicago 25:59 - SONG: Welcome to the Cash Disco 28:00 - Dutch Feedback 32:59 - Anybody Opener 34:09 - Stacey Smith’s Artistic Direction @ BC38:22 - Comic Aspirations in Chicago v. Netherlands41:30 - Changes in Amsterdam Since ‘90s 44:35 - SONG: Fat Charlie

This episode we are joined at our London AirBnB by Katy Schutte, improvisor, teacher, writer of The Improvisors Way , and recipient of The Arctic Circle Artist Residency! We discuss Katy's time in the Arctic Circle, her approach to teaching improv, and how Brené Brown is involved. Check her out at https://www.katyschutte.co.uk/ and on IG: @katyschutteThe North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comNorth Coast - @northcoastnycMonica Gaga - @katyschutte Rj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @AtorzzWith a cast of improv comedy veterans in New York City, North Coast’s explosive performances have been packing comedy venues, universities, and festivals nationwide since 2009. Built around a single suggestion from an audience member, the show’s improvised scenes escalate into full-blown hip-hop songs, facilitated by resident beatboxer, Doctor Brick. With their seamless melding of comedic timing and freestyle rapping abilities, North Coast frequently blurs the line between comedy show and concert, drawing audiences from the comedy, hip-hop, and theater communities for an experience that has been hailed as “mind-blowing” and “next level” by critics and audiences alike.Named one of the “Top Ten Best Comedy Shows”  by Time Out New York, North Coast has been featured on Vh1, in Slate’s Podcast The Gist, The Village Voice, and The New York Times Comedy Listings.0:00 - Start 1:20 - The Most Shoreditch4:37 - Living in the Arctic 8:57 - SONG: Arctic Means Bears, Antarctic Means No Bears 12:26 - Katy Marvels at Trees13:10 - Traveling to the Arctic 15:30 - Measles Parties 16:30 - Katy’s Play!20:00 - Tracking Time in 24 Hour Daylight21:00 - How Ice Forms 22:00 - SONG: Crush on Science24:00 - Alcohol On The Sea25:55 - Sci Fi & Improv 32:00 - Chekkhov’s Skills 36:00 - Play Like Brené (Brown)37:30 - SONG: Get Rid of Supposed to Be

This weeks recording is from across the pond in London with guest Monica Gaga! Monica Gaga has a queer improv show in London called Hell Yeah, and her infectious energy is unmatched. Check her out at monicagaga.com and on IG: @msmonicagaga The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comNorth Coast - @northcoastnycMonica Gaga - @msmonicagaga Rj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @AtorzzWith a cast of improv comedy veterans in New York City, North Coast’s explosive performances have been packing comedy venues, universities, and festivals nationwide since 2009. Built around a single suggestion from an audience member, the show’s improvised scenes escalate into full-blown hip-hop songs, facilitated by resident beatboxer, Doctor Brick. With their seamless melding of comedic timing and freestyle rapping abilities, North Coast frequently blurs the line between comedy show and concert, drawing audiences from the comedy, hip-hop, and theater communities for an experience that has been hailed as “mind-blowing” and “next level” by critics and audiences alike.Named one of the “Top Ten Best Comedy Shows”  by Time Out New York, North Coast has been featured on Vh1, in Slate’s Podcast The Gist, The Village Voice, and The New York Times Comedy Listings. 0:00 - Start 1:00 - Hot in London4:19 - HELL YEAH!  7:30 - SONG: A Meaty Meet 11:25 - London Theater 14:05 - SONG: Forgettable Elphaba15:48 - Monica’s Theater Journey 19:08 - Harry Potter 22:00 - Acting School Trauma25:50 - SONG: I Spilled Another Cup (Tried to Stop Your Cup) 29:00 - Monicagaga.com 

Our guest this week is friend, new father, and North Coast alum, Boris Khyakin!  The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comBoris Khaykin - @theboriskAirloom Beats - @AirLoom Beats North Coast - @northcoastnycRj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @Atorzz0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Intro Cypher2:34 - Welcome Boris 4:57 - Boris is a New Dad10:31 - Bootleg Baby Formula12:39 - What is the Secret Sauce15:57 - Russian Childhood Influences24:04 - SONG: Fifteen! 26:17 - Movies to show ya kids31:19 - STAY AWAY FROM SCREENS!33:52 - Gotta Keep Ya Kids From the Screen

Today the crew chats about pandemic vehicles and improvises some scenes based of the  suggestion: Minimize... The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comAirloom Beats: @airloombeatsNorth Coast - @northcoastnycRj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @Atorzz0:00 - Start 2:56 - Luke’s Food Day Job4:10 - SONG: Interrogate Luke 5:58 - Pandemic Cars11:40 - SONG: Eulogy for Our Fallen Cars14:30 - Sensory Deprivation Tanks Pt 220:00 - SONG: It’s Going Down In the Sensory Dep22:30 - Suggestion: Minimize 23:00 - SONG: Steve Job’s Garage 26:00 - High Art 28:16 - SONG: If You Wanna Make Art That’s Worthy (You Gotta Get the Turtleneck Dirty) 30:52 - Tech Friend Forum32:50 - SONG: Team of Dweebs35:10 - We Are Both Named Steve38:20 - SONG: I’m Doin’ It Because I Can

This week we have on our dear friend and incredible musical improvisor, Kiki Mikkelsen! Today our beatboxer is Airloom Beats, and our piano accompanist is Adrien Pellerin! The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickNorthcoastnyc.comKiki Mikkelsen - @kikimikkelsenNorth Coast - @northcoastnycAirloom Beats - @airloombeatsAdrien Pellerin (Accompanist) - @adrienpellerinRj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @Atorzz0:00 - SONG: Keys in the Room 2:20 - Kiki, Do You Love Me? 4:28 - SONG: Sunday In the Park with Doug7:09 - Marathons9:06 - Kiki’s Choir11:43 - SONG: She Made it Onto The Choir15:48 - Performing Arts High School ≠ High School18:55 - SONG: Sing in Different Languages21:56 - Post Partum Doula25:05 - SONG: Charge What You’re Worth29:50 - Wealthy Families Floating Up 34:00 - Kiki’s Pandemic35:59 - Mel & Kiki’s Gameshow36:26 - SONG: Top of The Pyramid

J. Quinton Johnson is a cast member of Hamilton on Broadway, and the Writer of Alice's Wonderland: The Musical.The North Coast Podcast is a Musical Comedy podcast featuring interviews, improvised hip-hop songs, and long-form improv from New York City’s long-running hip hop-improv team, North Coast. From conversations with comedians, hip-hop artists, and other exciting creatives, you can now bring the infectious energy of a North Coast show into your headphones with this brand new podcast. Produced by Anna Torzullo and Douglas WidickJ. Quinton Johnson - @jquintonjohnsonNorthcoastnyc.comNorth Coast - @northcoastnycRj Williams - @rjron.williamsMichael Crisol - @TheDoctorBrickMel Rubin @melrubin2Billy Soco @bsocoDouglas Widick @douglaswidickLuke Miller @lukemillerfakeRalf Jean-Pierre -  @preciousgorgeousralf Anna Torzullo - @Atorzz0:14 - Intro Jam (What’d You Do Today?) 3:23 - Welcome Q! 4:11 - Regimens 7:06 - Alice’s Wonderland 10:36 - Gamerz 14:51 - Video Game Scores 17:20 - Song: Punchin’ & Kickin & Roamin Around22:35 - Digital Audio Workstations in Musicals25:03 - T-Pain Felt Like Shit After He Met Usher 28:30 - How Dare You Direct & Write34:06 - Alice’s Flex Track 36:00 - Hip-Hop ≠ Corny Musicals 43:00 - Let’s Get Macklemore on This (Appropriation) 45:00 - Pop Music in Musicals52:42 - Why Alice in Wonderland? 57:20 - Song: The Grass Is Green