Galaxy Factory Improv: Recent Episodes
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Players from the Galaxy Factory improv team deliver short improv sets based on a story from one of its members. A bi-weekly shot of silliness for our social distancing days.
The gang welcomes Tori as this episode's special guest. We talk the worst improv, but not before arguing over the worst breakfast foods.
Our special guest, Nora, sparks an investigation on which animals make the best bandmates.
This episode is a hot mess. Who's that mystery person in the intro? Will Bill ever get to ask his question? Why did Tim answer the phone during recording?
Emily returns after moving to the fairytale land of Texas. The gang decides which insect best represents their own personalities. Can you guess who's the Praying Mantis, the Bumble Bee, the Caterpillar, and the Pokemon?
Two Bill W's on one podcast?! The gang decides whether or not Oreos need to exit the junk food isle. Also, Sam creates a segment called "Stride Watch"
Another episode without Bill?! The gang shares their favorite Bill tales then takes on a creative question from a listener.
After diving headfirst into the team's favorite style of potatoes and their mysterious origins, Sam and Tim face off in The Great Sandwich Debate 2020.
After discovering we have a hard dime delineating the late 90s and early 00s in music, the gang takes a big dumb swing at re-drawing the U.S.'s state borders.
Our listeners have some hard-hitting questions, like "Honda Accord or Toyota Camry?" or "Are pine needles considered leaves?" Our crack team of experts gets to the bottom of these quandaries.
It's a new (and improved?) format for the podcast! We are taking your submitted questions and finding ways to make each other laugh. This week, a listener asks the gang to pick their favorite member, and a thoughtful, logical, and considerate discussion follows.
Galaxy Factory is going to experiment with a new format for future episodes starting next week! Also, we found this bonus set from a past practice for you to enjoy.
Emily's cat is benefiting from a custom-built cathouse during COVID-19. The gang explores the city-wide implications of a new cat-themed real estate reality show.
Tim shares how distance teaching went horribly wrong one Monday morning. Then the gang spins a thread involving awkward zoom meets across all walks of life.
Lydia shares her continued experience getting into bicycling during coronavirus. Then the gang shares how a small business and an odd family try to get through a Saturday afternoon.
Emily tells the story of a late-night three-way call with a ghost medium. Then, the gang tells the story of the complicated world of ghosts and their proclivity for Oreo cookies.
Lydia shares her experience of getting "Corona Dumped." Then the gang recalls the tale of two very different undergraduate art students.
Bill learns story-telling basics in realtime. Then, the gang reveals the complicated world of book publishing and Game of Thrones extras.
Tim shares what it's like to grade assignments with the learning-at-a-distance model. Then, the gang tells the tale of the legendary showdown of two small-town businesses: Fortnite and Walmart.
Lydia begins a conversation about COVID-19 memes. Then, the gang unveils how the Hollywood big whigs plan feature films.
Cait shares a story about a poorly-timed move from San Francisco and an awkward text with a task rabbit. Then, the gang tells the cautionary tale of what happens when moving dollies become a little too life-like.
Tim shares a story about his housemate who's just started smoking to deal with social distancing. Then, the gang tells the story of a city council meeting that dives into the underbelly of a small town mafia.
Lydia shares her harrowing tale of a dangerous bike fall in Golden Gate Park. Then, the gang tells the story of dentists who creatively adapt their business plan to social distancing, and instigate an unusual love story.
Emily shares her cat parenting struggles and the gang tells the age old story: girl meets boy, girl dumps boy, girl starts pasta company.
Six improvisers are stuck inside, just like you, so they're bringing their live improv show straight to your ears!