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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Recorded on 9/11 (a date not known primarily for its improv activities), only now making its way to you, this discussion between Mark and Bill talk child deification, pop philosophy vs. pop improv, foreign accents, and guns in schools in the hands of improvisers.
The image is from this Reddit article asking for ideas on how to “spice up” a potential tattoo drawing of mice by the poster’s daughter. The comments on the page are not flattering.
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Audio editing by Tyler Hislop.
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