Improvised Golden Age Radio is broadcasting now!
Veterans of Chicago’s best improv shows like Baby Wants Candy, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Hitch Cocktails and more bring you an hour of hilarious long form improv!
Playing with inspiration from the Swinging 30s, 40s and 50s, these cool cats will have you in stitches with a small twist on the long form improv Chicago is famous for.
Naomi Crashes New York (Live from Yes, Ann Improv Festival)
An enterprising young woman with pockets full of cash hits the big Town of New York as her father desperately searches for her while firing as many of his guns as possible. Will she become the queen of New York or fall into its underbelly? Will Toylaydo survive the big fire? What other details will be spread on The News?! Love, fire, and mystery ensue in Naomi Crashes New York Cast: Eric Pedersen - Jordan Reichardt - Eric Muller - Philip Amler Hosted ...
11 Apr 2026
Prison Spring Break (Ft. Thomas Kelly of Sand)
A story of redemption reminiscent of the Shawkshank prison yards... well not really but there is a prison! Our waves are graced with the tones of Thomas Kelly from legendary improv group Sand! Listening to him make faces will delight your ear bones, or whatever is in those things! Below is the AI generated summary for your amusement. Please like and subscribe anywhere podcasts are available. Also check out a video of a recent show here: @ThomasKellyActingMan @SandImprov @improvis...
30 Mar 2026
The Storm and the After Party (@ Crawlspace Theater in Kalamazoo)
Guys and Dolls... and Tornadoes! And some weight changing gigantic water melons. It's a rare 3-person cast honored to grace the stage of Crawlspace Theater in Kalamazoo Michigan for a special double bill with written old-time show All Ears Theater. Thanks much to those who put the show together and invited us. If you are ever in Kalamazoo please visit Dann and the team at Crawlspace for some great comedy and vibes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnLPdtdCFlQ (This show!) https://crawlspa...
24 Mar 2026
Jockeying For Position (Ft. Beth Melewski)
Michigan soft wool presents a pointless tale of weirdos and mendicants! Live at Second City on 8/21/25 featuring Improvised Shakespeare Beth Melewski! How lucky are we!? (very lucky). Host: Peter Corey Foley: Katlin Schneider Production: Ed / Victoria Cast: Ashley Whitehurst - Kid!, The Other JockeyBen Vigeant - Opening Narrator, Randy the Bookie, a JockeyBeth Melewski - Borris the bookie, Hank The Tallest JockeyCarly Olson - Denise, The ConstableEric Pedersen - Buddy, Pete the T...
14 Mar 2026
Its Everyday Bro (Ft. cast of iO's Blueprint)
The cast of iO's Blueprint (see below) takes on the form of IGAR having never seen or heard the show before. We set up the show in about six minutes (a new record) between teams while explaining the form to the cast who then had to immediately perform it. Jordan and Ashley from the IGAR cast joined The Blueprint cast. Host - James Dugan Avery Ford - Willie The restauranter, Detective Daniels Molly Jones - Singer, Mayors daughter Allen Lucas - Earl the frycook (who I don’t t...
10 Feb 2026
A Love of Drinks and Denim
Mike Sandwich comes to town and a young boy saves the day. A tale of uprising, murder, and a healthy dose of alcohol for all. The fabric mines will never be the same after young Danny inspires the townspeople to be all they can be. Famous detective Mike Sandwich comes to the town of Foley. He’s in New York City to solve an unidentified crime… but will Mike take enough notes before he gets blackout drunk? And can his notes be understood even if he does?! Listen to find out who surv...
19 Jan 2026
Blue In The Driver’s Seat
Many thanks to all our new listeners in the USA & South Africa! Please rate/review! Blue Beaumont, the twin of famous movie star of the 1940s, pulls into a gas station where his life changes forever. He and his new chum Tucker Cornwallace set out to find his brother while Beauregard, his brother, is on a quest of his own. Little do they know they may both find love, but will they find the Heart of The Ocean; and will Tucker ever get anything to eat? Recorded 1/10/26 @ iO...
9 Jan 2026
Le Creme Noir (Or the Powers That Be)
A leech loving scientist posing as an OBGYN just might not be the worst doctor in town... extra hilarious episode, please check out our upcoming live shows at iO at www.improvisedradio.com Crew - Chuck Cotterman - HostKatlin Schneider - ProudctionEd Zak - Foley TableCast - Joe Hartenstein - Jessica’s Husband, Jimmy the Bartender Carly Olson - Helen the Telekenetic Nurse, Frederique the French Leech, Becky the Travel AgentJordan Reichardt - The Straight Forward Psychologist , ...
31 Dec 2025
Tears of a Teenage Clown
A young lad tries his shot at living his dream, only be told he’s useless and will never amount to anything. A tale we can all relate to this Christmas. Shelby Burton - Elizabeth - Clark’s mother, other rapscallions Eric - Professor Bobo, Charles Nelson Ben - A series of annoying circus goers!, Richard Harvard Bowden Brown - the animal trainer Joe - Clark the Clown, a series of nincompoops Host- Chuck Cotterman Foley - Katlin Schneider Production - Ed Zak Theme Music: Mark R...
14 Dec 2025
The Kentucky Cruise Conundrum
Two Kentucky potato farmers take a chance in the big city and land themselves on a cruise! Ne're do wells and cross class romance, this is an IGAR to remember, or at least, listen to! Philip Amler - Uncle Davy Goliath, The Card Dealer, Mr.Gorgonsen Shelby Burton - Captains Wife, Martha the Oily Sister, The Pit Boss, Joe Hartenstine - Captain and others Eric Pedersen - Damn Fool Nephew James the 3rd; First Officer Ashley Whitehurst - Constantine oil sister, a ne’er do well Ben Vige...
7 Dec 2025
The Weathered Piano (live from Flyover Comedy Festival)
A broken piano plays the chords of a broken man's heart. Actually that's not really what happens, but that would be pretty poetic if it was! Live from the Flyover Comedy Festival in St.Louis. Ft. Philip Amler, Ashley Whitehurst, Jordan Reichardt, Joe Hartenstine Host: Chuck Cotterman Foley: Katlin Schenider Tech: Ed Zak & Vicky Di Dios Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking here! Support the show https://www.improvisedradio.com/ https://...
29 Nov 2025
Mobsters with Accents (ft. Joe Burton & Grace Goze)
This episode we are lucky enough to host Grace Goze of Hitchcock*Tails and Clued In as well as Joe Burton of The Improvised Shakespeare Company. What a delight! For the first time here is a ridiculous AI summary of the episode. We would have just written "Good accents, bad Canadians, enough said." AI Below: A ring caught by the wind, a rooftop roaring over Chicago, and two lovers trying to define what love looks like when the law barges in. Our live golden-age radio troupe builds a full town ...
21 Nov 2025
Improvised Golden Age Radio Preview
Hi everyone and welcome. My name is Eric Pedersen and I’m the co-creator and artistic director of Improvised Golden Age of Radio - a show that started in 2024 where we improvise a fully staged old-time radio play inspired by old classics like The Shadow, Johnny Dollar, Rocky Jordan and more. The narration, story, characters, commercials, and sound effects are all being made up on the spot always live in front of an audience and it is a ton of fun to perform and we have had some really g...
21 Nov 2025
Mystery at Camp Kill (or Bankruptcy at Camp Bemidji)
A hidden cockney accent, more drunken children, and some run of the mill animal mutilation. Another typical Summer camp Bemidji. This week’s episode brought to you by our fake sponsor, Vorhees Brand Camping Gear. Featuring Eric Pedersen, Ashley Whitehurst, Jordan Reichardt, Carly Olson, Philip Amler. Hosted by Joe Hartenstine. Foley by Katlin Schneider. Live Production: Ed Zak and Victoria De Dios. Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking here! Sup...
14 Nov 2025
The Smart Detective & The Drunken Child (Ft. Sayjal Joshi)
At least we recycle, is it so bad the bottles are empty because school children got into the teachers booze supply? The detective is smart, but are they smart enough to figure out which child is visibly intoxicated?! How many bones can we break inside an 87 year old woman's hand? Brought to you by our fake sponsor, Roger's Personal Beach Cabanas. Host: Katlin Schneider Cast: Sayjal Joshi, Eric Pedersen, Carly Olson, Shelby Burton, Ashley Whitehurst Foley: Chuck Cotterman Live Production: Ed Z...
7 Nov 2025
Cynthia's Hot Dog Frenzy (Ft. James Dugan)
Cynthia heads to Chicago to open a theater where things immediately fall off the rails. Hot dogs on the bus?! This episode was fakely brought to you by Quality Cousin's Fresh Franks. Cast: James Dugan, Eric Pedersen, Carly Olson, Jordan Reichardt, Joe Hartenstine, Philip Amler Host: Chuck Cotterman Foley: Katlin Schneider Live Production: Ed Zak & Victoria De Dios Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking here! Support the show https://ww...
15 Oct 2025
Love & Coffee (Ft. Mark Gagliardi & Eric Muller)
Martha's strong strong coffee is running out of coffee. Can the mobster mothers of the town complete their heist before the cops track them down? Will utter nonsense win the face of obvious plot resolution?! Listen to find out! Cast: Carly Olson, Jordan Reichardt, Ashley Whitehurst, Mark Gagliardi, Eric Muller Joe Hartenstein, Eric Pedersen Host: Chuck Cotterman Foley: Katlin Schneider Live Production: Ed Zak Theme Music: Mark Rose www.downwrite.com You can actually message us by clicking her...
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