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PvI#35: Submarine Observations w/ Chris Rathjen

July 23, 2022 by Mark Leave a Comment

We talk about observations and how they relate to theories and other types of preconception. Is there such a thing as pure observation?  For our pen-pen-ultimate episode here of season one, I must say that these were some of my favorite scenes we've ever done. We tour a submarine and plan a party. There is no Chumbawamba in either case. Improv guy Chris starred in … [Read more...] about PvI#35: Submarine Observations w/ Chris Rathjen

PvI#25: Questionable Causal Practices

January 30, 2022 by Mark Leave a Comment

We are guest free! We are unrestrained in exploring various conversational topics in a facetious manner, from hairballs to boogers to color vision among inanimate objects and rules for unicorn play. When the bad-ass, smelly, screaming white ball hits the 5 ball, how does the causality work? Is skepticism about physical forces just conspiracy theory? Image from this NY Times … [Read more...] about PvI#25: Questionable Causal Practices

PvI#16: The Legend of Kermit’s Gold w/ Tim Sniffen

October 21, 2021 by Mark Leave a Comment

Do you believe in miracles? If doctors believed in miracles, would they just let surgeries finish themselves? Do assumptions of a logical universe make it not just unjustified by psychologically impossible for us to really believe in miracles? Read about our VERY FIRST guest, Tim Sniffen at timsniffen.com. Follow him @MisterSniffen and hear him talking more with Mark about … [Read more...] about PvI#16: The Legend of Kermit’s Gold w/ Tim Sniffen

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What is Philosophy Vs. Improv?

Mark Linsenmayer (host of The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast) and Bill Arnett (head of the Chicago Improv Studio) each try to teach each other their crafts via conversation, scenes, and what can only be called performance art. No taking turns!

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Mark & Bill are well-matched in being able to so easily articulate the mental processes around their respective pursuits. Whatever sound range both their voices fall within, it's really pleasant on the ears, like listening to two small yet efficient air conditioners placed side by side.

Tim Sniffen (from Jackbox, NPR, The New Yorker, Improvised Shakespeare, Hello from the Magic Tavern)

Philosophy vs. Improv
2021-07-26T04:29:39+00:00

Tim Sniffen (from Jackbox, NPR, The New Yorker, Improvised Shakespeare, Hello from the Magic Tavern)

Mark & Bill are well-matched in being able to so easily articulate the mental processes around their respective pursuits. Whatever sound range both their voices fall within, it's really pleasant on the ears, like listening to two small yet efficient air conditioners placed side by side.
https://philosophyimprov.com/testimonials/149/
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