Courtney Pong is the Owner and General Manager of CSz Boston, and the owner of The Rozzie Square Theater. Courtney has been performing and teaching improv and ComedySportz since 2001, starting with CSz San Jose and moving to Boston in 2016 to co-own CSz Boston with Betse Green, until Pong took over full ownership in 2019. A Northern California / Bay Area native, she loves crossword puzzles, running, and is dust-intolerant. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not repre ..read more

Brainne Edge has been running CSz Manchester since its inception in 2001. As well as performing improv with ComedySportz, she is also a full time lecturer in performance at the University of Salford and regularly performs and teaches around the United Kingdom. Tune in as we examine the enchanting nuances of British vocabulary and investigate the differences between ComedySportz matches in the United States vs. England. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not represent ..read more

A member of CSz Chicago for 22 years, Matt Elwell has served as their Artistic Director, President and CEO, and would go on to be the Executive Director of CSz Worldwide from 2015-2022. Join us as we explore everything from the liberating power of perceiving our teachers as guides rather than sages, to how improv enables us to show up as our true selves, celebrate others, and be a force for good in our community. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not represent the v ..read more

On the podcast today we delve into the importance of putting the audience first, dissect the rules of improv and when to break them, and analyze how knowing one’s (and other’s) strengths and weaknesses is a gateway to success. Initially hired by Dick Chudnow as a ballet-parker at CSz Milwaukee in 1997, Dave Nelsen would go on to be a player, referee, workshop instructor, and Applied Improvisation facilitator. He’s also a copyeditor who does business as The Grammar Geek—but more importantly, he’s married to the host of The ComedySportz Podcast, Christine “Rolo” Capriolo. The ComedySportz Podcas ..read more

Tim Higgins co-founded The Midnite Show in 2001, and founded the stand-up/improv hybrid show Voyager in 2016. Tune in as Tim and Christine chart their beginnings on the same High School League team, to Tim joining CSz Milwaukee and teaching High School League himself; and for good measure, Tim shares strategies and techniques for streamlining our improv. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not represent the views and opinions of any CSz location or CSz Worldwide. Voca ..read more

Dave Gaudet joined the CSz Chicago roster in 1988, served as their Artistic Director from 1989-1992 and 2006-2007, and is currently a co-owner, President, and Chairman of the Board. He initially found his love for improvisation as a member of the Burpee’s Seedy Theatrical Company, the nation’s oldest collegiate improv troupe, developed by Steve Carell. In addition to ComedySportz, his list of theatrical credits include several performances with the Annoyance Theatre and various teams at iO Chicago. When he grows up, he wants to be just like Dick Chudnow. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independ ..read more

In this episode our host becomes the guest as Kyle interviews Christine Capriolo. With over thirty years of improv experience, Christine shares her start in CSz High School League, her first official show in CSz Madison, and her return to Milwaukee. She discusses being a female comedienne in a male dominated group, how improv has helped her become a better teacher in the classroom, and reveals her unique approach to audience suggestions and character development. Some may argue this is the longest game of Switch Interview ever played. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made ..read more

With initial dreams of being a dinosaur-cowboy-rider, Al Oldham would go on to be an educator for over twenty years. In this episode we dive into everything from the transformational effects of excellent teachers, to letting go of failure, to how confidence and commitment grant us the ability to face any challenge head-on. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not represent the views and opinions of any CSz location or CSz Worldwide. Vocabulary used by the host and gues ..read more

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