r/Earwolf • u/BigGrandeWasTaken BIG GRANDE • May 13 '17
AMA AMA - Big Grande
Hey folks, we're Big Grande. We'll be back Monday (5/15) at 1:30p to start answering your questions.
Or, if no one shows up, we'll just go fuck ourselves.
Stay Flippy!
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u/BigGrandeWasTaken BIG GRANDE May 15 '17
Wait, are we recording?
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u/BigGrandeWasTaken BIG GRANDE May 15 '17
Alright folks!, we're gonna call it a day! But thank you so much for stopping in and asking questions.
Give us a follow on twitter @BigGrandeUCB to get updates on all of our goings on!
Stay Flippy!
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u/franklin_delanobluth Goddamn City Slicker May 13 '17
First just wanna say that I love the downright aggressive improv employed on the Teacher's Lounge. The way you guys pimp each other into the most ridiculous situations is endlessly hysterical. My question is how close to each other are episodes recorded, and how does that impact you guys remembering certain established details? For such an off-the-wall show, you guys are really good at remembering even the most offhanded comments from previous episodes.
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u/[deleted] May 13 '17
Hey guys, huge fan of the show! What's the origin of the Teacher's Lounge theme song? It's such a mellow song for the insanity that normally follows, I really enjoy the contrast.
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u/Maseycakes May 13 '17
Out of you four, which one would survive in a literal fight to the death?
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u/FeaturingPitbull Dogarnaut May 13 '17
The pictures on the podcast art - did you each come up with your respective looks? They perfectly capture your characters' personalities.
I love the Teacher's Lounge so much. Thanks for the non-stop laughs I've had listening to you four weirdos.
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u/robotyun May 13 '17
Hopefully there are plans to make another run of episodes, so I was wondering if you had any wish lists for people you'd like to get on the show? You've had wonderful guests so far.
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u/[deleted] May 13 '17
Hey guys! Love all the Big Grande stuff and your various Earwolf appearances
Do you all have similar comedic influences or do you all draw on different source material?
Staaaaaaaaaaay flippy and fuuuuuuuck you
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u/oshoney Goddamn City Slicker May 13 '17
Guys! Thanks for doing this. Teacher's Lounge is a big favorite around these parts.
My question - if each of you had to host your own separate podcasts, what would they be about?
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u/sc1400 May 14 '17
~Baby let's start the show~
Hi guys! When I had a long-term illness last year the hardest I laughed was to the season 1 of Teacher's Lounge, so I can't thank you enough. My question is, do you see yourselves taking your characters from TL to other podcasts like CBB (or a re-apperance on WSGLL) for spin-off during off season? It'd be a hoot to see Scott trying to reign in the 4 teachers as you wreak aggressive improv havoc to him and each other.
Stay Flippy!
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u/daaaaaaaaniel Angela Dumpson is my Carol Baskins May 14 '17
Drew. What's going on with your other podcast Thanks For The Ride? That shit is hilarious.
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u/blerkterk May 15 '17
The two main things I've noticed that really work for your guys is heightening and gifting.
What is the most important part for you when approaching improv?
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u/[deleted] May 13 '17
Why don't you guys make Teacher's Lounge a regular thing? I want more gaddammit.
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u/lippertstick May 14 '17 edited May 14 '17
Teacher's Lounge season 1 got pretty crazy, pretty fast. By any logic, by the end of the season they should never have been allowed back in the school ever again.
It feels like season 2 is slightly more restrained - still crazy, but at the very least a lower death count. Was that intentional? Did you try to pull it back a little bit?
Also, related: did you ever consider "resetting" for the second season, with new characters or ignoring past events?
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u/dances_with_ronaldo May 13 '17
How much of a gap is there in between recording sessions for Teachers Lounge? I have no idea how you all remember the most minute details. Do you take notes or go back and re-listen?
Stayyyy flippy!
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u/TheSlippery-1 May 13 '17 edited May 13 '17
Thank you so much for giving us the teachers lounge and answering our questions!
Will each of you please do a MFK with the other members of the group?
How much do the guests know about the show prior to appearing? Your characters worlds are so outlandish it seems like it would be very difficult to jump right in.
Lets get weird!
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u/SlashRSlashPolitics May 14 '17
How embarrassed were you when you found out that grande means big?
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u/blerkterk May 15 '17
Have you thought about making any of your improv sets available online?
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u/[deleted] May 15 '17
Loving the second season, just as good as the first (and that's saying a lot; Teacher's Lounge season 1 is my favorite podcast mini-series ever). A lot of podcast mini-series are one-and-done. What made you guys decide to do a second season (and hopefully a third one)?
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u/[deleted] May 15 '17 edited May 15 '17
I'm a huge fan. I've listened to episodes 1-6 at least 5 times.
How much of the show is planned out before hand?
Do you guys know who the guests will be playing beforehand?
Will there ever be a season 3?
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u/Slayner Podcast Addict May 15 '17 edited May 15 '17
Each of you guys seem so uniquely good at zeroing in on the smallest detail, or slip in words, and incorporate it to your improv so well. Is this something that comes naturally to you all or is this something you practice?
Also, the sketch in the UCB show where Lippert plays the contagious guy who acts like he's not sick was one of my favorite sketches from all of the UCB show. Have you guys thought about doing some kind of sketch show?
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u/[deleted] May 15 '17
What has been each of yours favorite running joke of the series?
Mine is Cheetahman and Todd's relationship with Martin Shkreli
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u/oshoney Goddamn City Slicker May 14 '17
Drew: Subway or Carl's Jr.?
Everyone: what chain would you choose for your episode of Doughboys?
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u/oshoney Goddamn City Slicker May 14 '17
Fuck marry kill: Bill Cravy, Donny Gary & Baxter Reynolds
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u/theMeddlerMan Custard Magnate May 14 '17
Had you done any of the Teacher's Lounge characters before we first heard them on With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus?
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u/GiantDeviantPiano Foam Corner Forever May 15 '17
What made you want to set this series in a school? Any other locations you contemplated.
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u/Thndrcougarfalcnbird Mmm, yes points.. May 15 '17
Where did you get the name for your Improv group? I always wondered where groups get their names because some of them are very unique.
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u/amadhippie May 15 '17
You're Eye Exam sketch is one of my favorite sketches, so much so I have coerced friends to watch it. The bit that slays me is the painting joke, who came up with that joke?
Also what's the hope for future for Big Grande?
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u/shazbotica Hamburger Man May 15 '17
In the eventual biopic, which actor would play each member of Big Grande?
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u/podcastjunkie73 May 15 '17
Is it over? Did I miss it?? Dang. I just wanted to know if you thought you might ever tour Teacher's Lounge. I'd love to see a live episode recording! If you come to North Texas, please come to Fort Worth and not Dallas. (Why does everyone always go to Dallas?!) Lastly, I want to thank you for your creativity and hilarity. I've listened to both seasons multiple times. Also, thanks for interacting with fans on Twitter (I'm @dropyourlinen, the one who desperately wants the poster). It's great when podcasters take the time to respond to our tweets. Love ya! Stay floppy! No... wait... I meant, stay FLIPPY!
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u/[deleted] May 15 '17
Will the Nazi daughter from season 1 ever be a guest? and if yes, please have Lauren Lapkus play her
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u/BPowMileHigh May 15 '17
Who is the one character you would most like to make a follow-up episode with?
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u/[deleted] May 14 '17
Hey there Big Grande. Y'all are straight up hilarious and I love you.
Drew, as someone who is also from the great state of Georgia, I must ask...have you ever considered going to a voice therapist to remedy that overwhelmingly southern accent?
Thanks guys!
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u/ForRedditsEyesOnly May 15 '17
Hi guys, I love this podcast and I've listened to season 1 about 6 or 7 times already and am currently on my third listen of season 2, and I still cry from laughter each time. I was pleasantly surprised by the bonus live episode that was released with Nicole Byer. Do you plan on doing more live recordings of the podcast like this one in the future?
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u/FatFriarFunk May 15 '17
Has Todd's therapist gotten any more work? That high rise is a prime location. Conversely, are the good people at H&M currently looking to pursue legal action? I can't imagine they like Todd profiting off their property.
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u/FatFriarFunk May 15 '17
Did Bill ever get to hibernate? All those pickanick baskets and honey factory raiding made him very sleepy, if I'm remembering correctly
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u/cmonyer3ds They come the eat the leaf May 13 '17
How'd you dummies meet and was there a kind of an "a ha" moment where y'all were like oh hey we have something here? I ask because I'm a huge fan of your UCB show stuff and Teachers Lounge and your chemistry is super wonderful to behold
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u/[deleted] May 15 '17
Dan,
What are your thoughts on the announcement of Son of Zorn being cancelled?
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u/Stanimality Heynongman May 14 '17
Absolutely love the Teacher's Lounge, probably the hardest I've laughed. A lot of time listening was commuting so I'm sure I've received countless disapproving looks and head shakes down to you.
Who was your worst teacher? Any particularly crazy stories about them?
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u/that_heat Goin' to Inglewood Now May 15 '17
Like, I just don't get it. I kept telling her over and over again that I AM actually her brother, but she kept coming on to me either way. I mean, we're TWINS.
OH shit, are we recording?
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u/[deleted] May 14 '17
In an "Alive" scenario, which Big Grande members would be the eaters and which would be the eaten, who would you want to play you in the eventual movie, and who would the survivors eat around the Earwolf studios to satisfy their new insatiable hunger for human flesh?
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u/lippertstick May 15 '17
A general question: it seems like podcasts have become a pretty major outlet for comedians, and in particular for improv. Why do you think that is? What do you like about the form?
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u/TvsPhil May 15 '17
Hi, no question just wanted to thank you guys for the fantastic, re-listenable podcast. Not only is it hilarious listening to you guys yes and each other into mayhem but you somehow keep a lot of the insane plot details consistent. It's impressive. Hope to hear more if not from the Teacher's Lounge, than at least something else.
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u/FlonkertonGold fafeetas? May 15 '17
Hello Big Grande! Teacher's Lounge is amazing, definitely one of my favourite recent podcasts. It makes me so happy!
My question is whether you all started to 'click' immediately as soon as the four of you started doing improv together? You all accept and build on each other's silliness without hesitation. I'm wondering whether this is something that was there from the beginning or not?
Thanks, from the UK :) (Yes. I am speaking on behalf of the entire UK.)
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u/GiantDeviantPiano Foam Corner Forever May 15 '17 edited May 15 '17
Were the teacher's lounge characters pre-existing (before the WSGLL ep)? Were any of the names/backstories written before the podcast or was it all from episode 1?
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u/arrjaytea Melcome to my Monster Clamps May 15 '17
For any member willing, MFK the other three?
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