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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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 the Improvised Star Trek podcast (and stage show) and has been a recurrent guest and now an editor on Hello From the Magic Tavern (hear his first appearance as Baron Ragoon on #51).
Image by Zavier, age 6.
Audio editing by Tyler Hislop; check out his new Pixel Box Media podcast.
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