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If This Is True with Chris Hall

The podcast that asks actors, improvisers, musicians and entertainers what else is true about them and their lives.

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Comedy Arts Improv Writing Performing Arts Storytelling Music
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
107
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Jen deHaan--Epic Improv Teacher and Life Change Expert

Jen deHaan--Epic Improv Teacher and Life Change Expert

Jen is an improviser in Canada who started out studying improv at schools including WGIS, Queen City Comedy, Second City, and more. She teaches improv classes and hosts jams at World's Greatest Impro…
00:23:51  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
Alex Shaver--Empath, Improviser and Counselor--Triple Threat!

Alex Shaver--Empath, Improviser and Counselor--Triple Threat!

Alex Shaver is new to the improv scene, performing at Imposters Theater in Cleveland, Ohio since 2022. After a decade of working in higher education, he now works in community mental health. Alex is …
00:29:18  |   Fri 15 Mar 2024
If This Is True NYC Edition!! Fugelsang, Hall, Laikowski, Sher, and French!!

If This Is True NYC Edition!! Fugelsang, Hall, Laikowski, Sher, and French!!

This one. This one is one for the ages! We (and by we, I mean Abby Sher, Bethany Hall, Lulu French, John Fugelsang, Michele Laikowski and me) discussed the present and future of comedy in New York Ci…

00:53:56  |   Fri 08 Mar 2024
Gail Gallagher! Owner of Sparklebard Studios and Producer Extraordinaire!

Gail Gallagher! Owner of Sparklebard Studios and Producer Extraordinaire!

Gail Gallagher is a Chicago based Singer-Songwriter, Composer, improv music director, producer, and teacher whose lyric-driven songs reflect on the highs and lows of life exploring nuances of whimsy …

00:31:31  |   Fri 01 Mar 2024
Michele Laikowski--Impressario of Comedy of All Types, Lover of Books and Runner for All!

Michele Laikowski--Impressario of Comedy of All Types, Lover of Books and Runner for All!

If This Is True would like to introduce you to Michele Laikowski on this throwback! Michele was an associate producer and on-air personality on the Jenny McCarthy Show on SiriusXM Stars. She is also …
00:28:49  |   Sun 25 Feb 2024
Bracha Goetz--Children's Book Author Who Tackles Tough Topics!

Bracha Goetz--Children's Book Author Who Tackles Tough Topics!

Allow me to introduce you to Bracha! She was first published when she was 12 years old. She's written 41 children's books and a memoir, Nourish The Soul. Her books tackle difficult topics at a child'…

00:27:51  |   Thu 15 Feb 2024
Carlos Baker---Inspiring Rocker and Author!

Carlos Baker---Inspiring Rocker and Author!

Please let me introduce you to Carlos Baker! Carlos is an author and musician whose latest album with the CK Baker Band, Find Your Way, and book, Songs for Ivy, are available wherever you get your co…

00:43:04  |   Thu 01 Feb 2024
John Leister--Prolific Fiction Author from Vancouver!

John Leister--Prolific Fiction Author from Vancouver!

Talk about prolific! John Leister has published more than 100 e-books, Including the Lee Hacklyn and Urban Tiger crime series over the past few years. John is a big believer in having the right minds…
00:36:53  |   Mon 15 Jan 2024
Deborah Johnson--Climb Hero Mountain Summit with this Author!

Deborah Johnson--Climb Hero Mountain Summit with this Author!

Let me introduce you to the multi-faceted Deborah Johnson. Deborah is an inspirational speaker, author and international award-winning music artist who helps others get unstuck by producing and execu…

00:37:09  |   Mon 01 Jan 2024
John Lehr--Hilarious Caveman, Actor, Writer and Director!

John Lehr--Hilarious Caveman, Actor, Writer and Director!

Let me introduce you to John Lehr! He is an actor and writer, known for 10 Items or Less (2006), Quick Draw (2013) and The Sweetest Thing (2002). He is also known for being one of the GEICO Cavemen!

00:38:29  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
Nora O'Connor--indie songstress from Chicago!

Nora O'Connor--indie songstress from Chicago!

If This Is True would like to introduce you to singing sensation Nora O'Connor! Nora is a Chicago based singer/songwriter who has worked with everyone from the Decemberists to the New Pornographers t…
00:31:01  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
Ted Leo--Punk and Indie Music Pioneer!

Ted Leo--Punk and Indie Music Pioneer!

Let me introduce you to Ted Leo, master of soul searching pop punk and indie rock! Ted has a long career with bands like Citizens Arrest, Chisel, Puzzlehead, and the Sin-Eaters.

He's mostly known for…

00:39:23  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Shari Hazlett--social justice powerhouse, performer and director!

Shari Hazlett--social justice powerhouse, performer and director!

Shari Hazlett is a Brooklyn–based director, writer, performer, producer and media professional who works at the intersection of storytelling, comedy, and technology to inspire civic engagement and so…

00:43:28  |   Wed 01 Nov 2023
Vishok Verma!

Vishok Verma!

Let me introduce you to Vishok Verma. Vishok is a Social Entrepreneur and Professional Trainer for Communication Skills, (Corporates, Social Enterprises, and Non-profits), Personality Development Coa…

00:35:47  |   Sun 15 Oct 2023
Liz Allen!

Liz Allen!

Liz has been coaching, directing and performing improv for the last 25 years. Liz coached the long-running IO (Improv Olympic) house teams Valhalla, Deep Schwa and Mission Improvable (founders of the…

00:33:36  |   Sun 01 Oct 2023
Jake Dewar!

Jake Dewar!

Jake is an actor, comedian, music producer, and filmmaker. He has produced numerous original sketch revues, musical comedy albums, web shorts, podcasts, plays, a documentary about the Chicago improv …
00:37:47  |   Fri 15 Sep 2023
Margot Escott!

Margot Escott!

  • Let me introduce you to Margot! She graduated from the New York University School of Social Work in 1983 and has lived and practiced in Naples since 1984. She attended the Rutgers Summer School of …

00:30:42  |   Fri 01 Sep 2023
Merry Mary Hynes!

Merry Mary Hynes!

I interviewed Mary Hynes on her birthday in April. She is a professional improviser, educator and stage manager. Her performance and teaching career brings her back and forth between NYC, Chicago and…

00:28:13  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
Tashika Campbell!

Tashika Campbell!

Allow me to introduce you to Tashika Campbell, member of indie group Cake Walk from Baltimore. In addition to performing, Tashika has headlined festivals across the US and coordinated the first Impro…

00:29:03  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
Sam Dee!

Sam Dee!

In this throwback, If This Is True talks with Sam Dee, half of the Mass Hysteria Improv Fest in Cleveland and bon vivant at Imposters Theater! We discussed festivals, DC vs. Marvel, thrifting and imp…
00:24:20  |   Tue 25 Jul 2023
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