Real news, improvised comedy.
Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@alecsheaimprov) and a guest host read and discuss interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world, then improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles.
Weekly episodes Alec, and very cool, funny, awesome special guests!
(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)
In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Oshow discuss if he were to win America's Got Talent as a clown, open his third eye, and fall in and out of love.
Follow @oshow_jam
https://www.instagram.com/osho_jam (https://www.instagram.com/osho_jam)/ (https://www.instagram.com/osho_jam/)
Content Note: discussion of clowns
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Real news, improvised comedy.
Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w)) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.
Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!
(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)
Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ))
10 Sept 2026
" The Shape of Urine" ft. Kevin Ryan @TyrantInTrainingPodcast
In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Kevin Ryan discuss Disney shutting down and being taken over by an AI company generating endless Disney content.
Follow @tyrantpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/tyrantpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/tyrantpodcast/)
https://tyrant-in-training.beam.ly/ (https://tyrant-in-training.beam.ly/)
Content Note: references to poop, pee, and other gross stuff, discussions about capitalism
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Real news, improvised comedy.
Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w)) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.
Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!
(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)
Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ))
3 Sept 2026
"Womb to Table" ft. Tim Hager
In this episode of Heightening Headlines: Improvising the News, Alec and guest host Tim Hager discuss German dickmilch and idea bros coming up with the next big thing.
Follow Tim at @tim_has_thoughts
Content Note: references eating animals, sexual references
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Real news, improvised comedy.
Improviser and voice actor Alec Shea (@AlecSheaImprov (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC492t5fNOH15nxShkaRJ3w)) discusses interesting, weird, and completely true news stories from around the world with different guest hosts.
Then they improvise comedic scenes inspired by the story, the people involved, and the discussion that follows. They also discuss improv techniques and comedy styles. Weekly episodes with many amazing special guests!
(Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the news stories will be accurately depicted during the improv. In fact... they may be depicted somewhat inaccurately... Hmm... Actually its probably best to assume the improv doesn't represent these real world news stories at all...)
Intro music and voiceover by Alec Shea (@alecsheamusic (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChaoNC3R-OZEwYIwRLyQYwQ))
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