Front of House Podcast: Recent Episodes
Henry Nickerson
Front of House is a weekly podcast documenting the joys and frustrations of working at a professional improv theater in Boston, MA. If you’re into struggling comedians, vomiting audience members, and lots of mopping, you’ve found the right place! Don’t be shy, join our Front of House cult!
"We're doing episodes every two weeks now, because our schedules are kind of woahhhhh!" Henry, David, and Alison attempt to say simultaneously while discussing the podcast's scheduling issues. On this week's episode of Front of House Podcast, the gang maps out a new schedule for the show, discuss an eventful past month in our personal lives, and play a round of "Guess the Quote", using Norm's book, "The Art of Making S**t Up". All this and more on this week's Front of House Podcast!
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"We've been missing!" says Henry, describing a particularly busy couple of weeks. On this week's episode of Front of House Podcast, the gang discusses their three week hiatus, Alison describes her exciting new project "Five Things", and a big announcement is... announced! All this and More on the Front of House Podcast!
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Hosts: David Kaliton @david_kaliton Alison Loases @alisonloses Henry Nickerson @henry_is_tired
"That's what sets this podcast apart... none of the men here are bald," says guest Noah Rodden of the Front of House Podcast. On this week's episode, the gang welcomes Atlanta-based film editor and former usher Noah Rodden to the table. Alison describes a physically painful weekend on bar and Noah discusses his time working at IA during the height of COVID, as well as his current job editing movies in Atlanta. All this and more on Front of House Podcast!
"Should we start selling jars of your bath water?" Alison asks Henry while discussing merch possibilities. On this week's Front of House Podcast, the gang discusses a chaotic weekend at Improv Asylum, whether giving people mixtapes is cool or lame, and give a tour of their new studio! All this and more on Front of House Podcast.
"Y'all are the Brangelina of IA," says Alison of David and guest Sarah Podolske. In this week's Front of House episode, the gang reviews last week's predictions, discuss an eventful weekend at the theater, and welcome guest Sarah Podolske on for a round of "Know Ya' Boo". Who knows David better? Longtime girlfriend Sarah, or podcast co-host Henry? Listen to Front of House Podcast to find out!
"I'm here for the hot takes," says guest Steve Sarro after tackling the infamous Academy Awards slap debate. On this week's Front of House Podcast, the gang welcomes Improv Asylum's main stage musical director Steve Sarro to the table. Steve discusses his road to Improv Asylum, playlist recommendations, and his recent media tour. Steve also recounts his experience on the set of Academy Award-winning film, "CODA".
"I didn't like you when we first met," host Alison Loases confesses to usher and this week's guest Tyler DiBenedetto. On this week's episode of Front of House Podcast, Henry, Alison, and David welcome current usher Tyler DiBenedetto to the studio to discuss this week's predictions, "Nasty of the Week", and how he found his way into comedy and Improv Asylum. All this and a bag of chips on Front of House Podcast!!
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"The official opinion of the Front of House Podcast is monogamy or bust!" Alison declares while appointing her "Nasty of the Week". On this week's Front of House Podcast, hosts Henry Nickerson, Alison Loases, and David Kaliton discuss their North End recommendations, horny patrons, and videographer Riain Flynn's godliness. All this and more, so listen pleaaaasseeee.
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Videographer: Riain Flynn
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"This is probably the most special episode we've every had!" For the Season 2 premier, hosts Henry Nickerson, Alison Loases, and David Kaliton stay up till 4 AM to hold a special "Raunch" episode of Front of House Podcast. In this week's episode, the gang discusses updates to the show, Alison and David's new place, frustrating technical failures, ketamine, and so much more! Join us as we start an exciting new season with video and a new studio!!
"After shows we'd go back and party all night. We would stay up until the trains were running again to get back to Northeastern," Alex Kagy says about his time as an usher. On this week's episode of Front of House Podcast, the crew welcomes former usher, tech director, Mainstage alumni, and member of Tall Boy Special, Alex Kagy. Alex reminisces on his time working the front of house, explains his IA origins, remembers a particularly fun interaction with an SNL cast member, and plays a round of "Rad or Bad"! All this in more on a very special episode of Front of House Podcast!
"These white folks ain't funny!" On this week's episode of Front of House Podcast, hosts Alison Loases, Henry Nickerson, and David Kaliton read negative Yelp reviews about IA, reveal prediction results, and introduce a new member of the Front of House Podcast crew! All this and more on this week's Front of House Podcast!
"It's just a non-fungible token on the blockchain!" Henry notes, as he man-splains NFTs to David and Alison. On this week's episode of Front of House Podcast, hosts Henry Nickerson, David Kaliton and Alison Loases recap a jam-packed weekend at the theater, reveal a particularly heinous Nasty of the Week, and discuss Improv Asylum tattoo ideas! All this and more on Front of House Podcast!
"Nobody was there," guest and newly hired usher Christina Macci comments about her first moments at Improv Asylum. In this week's episode of Front of House Podcast, Henry, Alison, and David reveal prediction results, award "Nasty of the Week", and interview brand new usher, Christina Macci, about her first days at Improv Asylum and theater background. All this and more on Front of House Podcast!
"If you'e throwing up in a sink, alright, collect yourself and fall into the toilet," host David Kaliton says about single-stall menaces. In this week's Front of House Podcast, Henry, Alison, and David discuss prediction results, the duties of ushering, and introduce a new segment, "NASTY OF THE WEEK".
On this special snow day episode of Front of House Podcast, hosts Henry Nickerson, Alison Loases, and David Kaliton play a game of Guess the Get! The team also talks about their sledding adventures, unionizing, and their hatred for Cards against Humanity!
Hosts Henry Nickerson, Alison Loases, and David Kaliton eat jalapeños, anchovies, raw onion, and cayenne pepper during a round of Improv Asylum trivia! David reveals last week’s Dildo Count and predictions. Henry reviews his performance as tech for the Mainstage. Alison shouts out one of her favorite patrons. All this and a bag of chips on this week’s Front of House Podcast!
"I went to Amsterdam when I was fifteen, and I made sure I enjoyed the hell out of the Red Light District," current Doorman and Usher Riain Flynn muses about his childhood. In this week's Front of House Podcast, hosts Henry Nickerson, Alison Loases, and David Kaliton interview coworker Riain Flynn about his background in comedy, what brought him to Improv Asylum, and his thoughts on the Main Stage cast. Henry, Alison, and David also discuss last week's show predictions and reveal their predictions for the upcoming weekend.
“How many times will dildo be suggested this weekend?” host Henry Nickerson asks co-hosts Alison Loases and David Kaliton. On this week’s Front of House Podcast, Henry, Alison, and David discuss what attracted them to working every night in a comedy theater, audience member pet peeves, and predictions for the coming weekend.