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The Backline

Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.

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End of the Scene

End of the Scene

For the final episode of the season, Rob and Adam discuss ending scenes from within the scenes, how to pull edits, and w... Read more

4 Jan 2023

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Down With Warm-Ups

Down With Warm-Ups

Warm-ups are an essential part of any show or class. This week, Rob and Adam discuss types of warm-ups, why we do them, ... Read more

15 Dec 2022

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