What does the theory of prime numbers have to do with the prime lending rate of the Royal bank of Canada? Turns out it’s pretty hot to this week's guests. The manager of a Montreal bank named Claude Leburn and math professor Grace Albion. Grace has been counting since birth and yet the amount of times a man has touched her equals zero. Claude on the other hand may or may not be bankrolling Putin. Find out more than you ever wanted to know about the history of Canadian banks and if there’s a prime number for love. (Hint: The number is 30,001).   Guest starting: Allison Louie and Rick Fergu ..read more

Do you Millennials and Gen Zs think you had it tough in school? Chip and John are from Generation X, where teachers enforced discipline - with force. We learn how even the sweetest of teachers like this week’s guest Mrs. Mac kept her kids in line. Fortunately, we brought a lawyer to warn us that old school discipline could lead to prison. Attorney Diane Smith, is back in the courtroom after raising her babies. Diane remembers her most difficult cases, contributions to society, and spirited podcast hosts.   Guest starting: Serina Stone and Sharon Powell ..read more

Have you ever considered therapy? How about with a celebrity psychiatrist with a two-week program? This week we sit in on John’s therapy session with Dr. Ganjes and break down one of his closest relationships. We also meet the pride of Cedartown, GA, Winnie-Clyde Russell. Not only is she the founder of the town bus station; she’ll tell us what makes great pets and who (surprisingly) makes the best pizza pies. Guest starring: Emily Reily Russell and Camilo Duarte ..read more

A year ago there was a death in the Whole World Improv family. We mark this grim milestone by replaying a memorial episode in her honor ..read more

Get ready for an action packed episode! It's the season finale, part three of the Tanya takeover, and our 50th episode. And we celebrate by bringing John's reign of hubris to an end! This time Tanya Wagner guest hosts with Chip as they finally turn the tables on him. Chip and Tanya find out how John got into theater, into the Army, and most importantly, being a Father. Plus, how standup led him to Whole World and the sage advice he passes on from a dear friend. And parasites, lots and lots of parasites ..read more

She's back for another takeover! Tanya Wagner joins John as a guest host to - yet again - turn the tables on Chip! Tanya and John talk to Chip about the role of the Artistic Director. What does the job entail, how has it changed in 20 years, and what does the future hold. We find out what an Artistic Director looks for in actors progressing from students, to apprentices, and then to Main Stage. Plus his number one rule when a show ends. (Hint: All shows end at Wine-Thirty ..read more

This week Chip and John are joined by main stage actor and Associate Director David Owen. David tells us about meandering through life before finding his calling on the stage. He also talks about balancing the responsibilities of management and giving great advice on what you don't want to do. All that plus weird customers in restaurants, playing with toys from the 90's over Zoom, and how to bounce back from your worst scene ever ..read more

Guest Host Paige Crawford is back with John as we meet Mario Mendez. Mario takes us from the improv scene in Las Vegas to not really being sure of this place called "Atlanta".  How he leveraged his mad post-production skills to upgrade Whole World's tech and streaming improv. Mario also teaches us about the differences between scripted theatre and improv as well as themed improv shows ..read more

Chip and John are joined by frequent guest and sometime co-host Monish Tyagi. Monish talks about makings films in high school and the early days of YouTube. Also, the importance of being part of the show and the community of Whole World Improv Theatre. Plus, his advice for beginners and how to finish movies while simultaneously screening them ..read more

Well, Chip doesn't really hate our guest this week, we just love a running gag. Erin Cheak joins Chip and John to talk about dancing, improv classes on the Alabama border, and her favorite puzzles growing up. Plus, how she honed her sarcasm, her first experience as an MC, and that one time where we had to recast a dead body ..read more