Category Archives: Comedy

How Do You Pronounce Sumukh Torgalkar?

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Doug Dangler

His new album “The Mispronunciation of Sumukh Torgalkar” (iTunes) was a hit on iTunes Comedy and Sumukh Torgalkar has been touring around the country from his base in Columbus, Ohio, as well as at the Arch City Comedy Festival. Listen in … Continue reading →

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How Well Do You Know Paula Poundstone?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Doug Dangler

You’ve heard her on “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me,” seen her HBO comedy special, or watched her animated character “Forgetter Paula” in Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out.” But how well do you really know Paula Poundstone? Listen to our interview so you … Continue reading →

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Stewart Huff – On the Road and in Danger

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Comedian Stewart Huff, also in town September 3-5 with the Arch City Comedy Festival, has an unusual approach to comedy. First he’s on the road for hundreds of dates per year, hitting comedy clubs across the US. Second, he describes it … Continue reading →

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The Speakeasy Saturday afternoon special

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Tune into WCBE on Saturday, June 27, to hear my talk with the fine folks from Columbus Speakeasy.   Jillian Corron, Barbara Allen, Karl Boettcher, Pam Cummings, and Sarah Fulmer tell me about their stories, what being storytellers means to them, and how others can … Continue reading →

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Columbus Unscripted, part 3

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Doug Dangler

And here’s part three of my talk with improv performers from Columbus Unscripted. http://crafttheshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Craft_2015-5-2_Improv_part3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Columbus Unscripted, Part 2

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Doug Dangler

And here’s part two of my talk with improv performers from Columbus Unscripted.  http://crafttheshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Craft_2015-5-2_Improv_part2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Columbus Unscripted, Part 1

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Quick, give me three words: Dog Bicycle Dandelion. With input as limited as that, Columbus Unscripted improv performers can create a scene that will make you laugh. A few weeks ago, Barbara, Bill, Lamont, Lorinda and Kayla from Columbus Unscripted stopped by … Continue reading →

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The Return of Erin Foley

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Last year, I was fortunate enough to talk to comedian Erin Foley before her very funny appearance at the Woodlands Tavern. She’s back this year on January 23 at the Woodlands Tavern to enjoy the potential of an Ohio polar … Continue reading →

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Can you catch the Sex Criminals? You can at CCAD on Oct 23

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Matt Fraction (Twitter) writes comic books and won the first-ever PEN USA Literary Award for Graphic Novels. His comic collaborations and solo projects have won Eisners, Harveys, and Eagles, with his signature piece, Sex Criminals winning TIME Magazine’s Best Comic … Continue reading →

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Improve your Improv: Attend Columbus Unscripted October 8-11

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Doug Dangler

            It’s Columbus’ third annual improv comedy festival, the Columbus Unscripted Improv Festival 2014. Hosted by Columbus Unscripted, the festival will include professional-level improvisational workshops as well as performances by over 15 local improv troupes and … Continue reading →

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