Friends with Formats Podcast

23/03/2022

🚨🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨🚨

This time we have Tony Cohen on to converse and do fun scenes! With Dana, Courtney and Alex

We talk and do fun scenes with PDX improviser Tony Cohen! With Dana, Courtney and Alex.

15/03/2022

New Films with Friends with Formats episode out!

We review this crazy japanese movie that Russ chose. We had some very UNEXPECTED reactions to it!

We review the niche Japanese film Zeiram from 1991! It's good!

09/03/2022

New Episode out with Portland improv performer, teacher and community leader Kara Moore!

We do some "covid catchup", make fun of disney adults and do some fun scenes along the way.

With Courtney, Dana and Alex.

We chat with a Portland improv performer, teacher and community leader Kara Moore! We talk about how we've been doin', disney adults and do some wacky fun scenes. With Courtney, Dana and Alex.

01/03/2022

New film review episode!! We talk about that classic Buster Keaton film The General. Check 'er out!

21/02/2022

We celebrate out 50th episode with accomplished improvisor and very cool human Rachel Rosenthal!

We talk about lots of stuff and do really fun scenes! Check it out!

This promo art looks like we're going to an ad break on SNL, I know.

14/02/2022

Love day is upon us. So we watched and discussed a very artful critique of love and relationships. Enjoy!

With hosts Courtney, Russ and Alex

07/02/2022

Episode 49 is out now!

We are back in the basement this time with beloved local improvisor Kristen Schier.

We ask her about her mysterious past and do fun scenes! Check 'er out!

Hosting is Courtney, Dana and Alex!

27/01/2022

We're back!

In this episode we have Russ, Dana, Courtney and Alex back together to discuss a random selection of music videos. Watch along with us with the links below:

1 https://youtu.be/q67FbTRzRmE
2 https://youtu.be/z6nIHFCcto8
3 https://youtu.be/CGyqdB_hFxw
4 https://youtu.be/Gw7gNf_9njs
5 https://youtu.be/j8fHNdrZTSI

20/12/2021

Here's a compilation to wrap up a year of audio-prov!

I want to make sure to thank all the friends cast who made this podcast so incredibly fun to make this year: Courtney, Dana, Russ and Alice!

I want to also thank all the fun guests and friends of the show we've been able to have on! Check the feed for a full list (and listen to them!)

And lastly thank YOU, anyone who listened to us goof off into microphones. I hope you laughed and keep supporting indie comedy!

05/12/2021

What a world, what a world....

anyway we review the film WATERWORLD this week with friends Russ, Courtney, Aaron and Alex.

In other news I'm thinking about getting this sick map tattoo'd on my back.

30/11/2021

A new episode drops directly into your ear canals today. It's another film discussion (films with friends with formats) and this time we examine the sci fi noir masterpiece Dark City (1998). Give it a listen!

22/11/2021

New Episode Out!!

We have a guest cast of Ryan, Aaron, Justin and Alex. We discuss metal lyrics and do scenes based on those discussions.

Some scenes are even holiday themed!! Check it out!!

06/11/2021

The Halloween Hangover episode is out now! Get caught in the web of our coversation with Russ who is back in the studio live for the first time in a while.

Check it out!

24/10/2021

New bonus episode! Courtney, Russ and Alex review the movie Jaws and make bad shark puns.

19/10/2021

Oh hey it's another episode! This time we have friend of the show Alissa back on to talk and do improv with us! We also play a very fun halloween themed game to kick it off.

With Courtney, Dana and Alex!

10/10/2021

Out today is a bonus episode of our show. We call it "Films with Friends with Formats" wherein we discuss the Nu Metal-est teen vampire/werewolf film of the 21st century: Underworld(2003)

We dont do improv on this episode but it does feature the very funny trio of regulars: Russ, Courtney and Alex

10/10/2021

New Episode out! (last weekend)

We play a game of "pin the tail on the Hedberg" and then talk to our guests Collette and Aaron about their interesting jobs. At some point we do some silly silly fun improv scenes for you dear listeners out there in podcast land.

Alex and Courtney host!

12/09/2021

New Episode!!! We talk to Beau about his very exciting goals and his close personal friendship with Alice's dog's favorite band!!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769?i=1000535039163

28/08/2021

New Episode Out!!! We talk to Alice about what she's been doin and then do funny scenes about it.

with Courtney, Dana and Alex

21/06/2021

New episode out! We shoot the s**t and do some fun scenes!

08/06/2021

Episode 40 is out featuring special guest Craig McCarthy!!

With Dana, Russ, Alex and produced by Beau Rosser.

10/05/2021

New Episode out!

In the big 39 we play a very short game of "Truth or Derick" and then do some fun fun scenes about random things.

NOTE: I hint in this episode that Derek Jeter took steroids and hit 50 home runs in a season. I was actually thinking of Mark McGwire. I apologize to the family of Derek for this editorial mistake. It will not happen again.

20/04/2021

NEW EPISODE OUT!!

With the very funny Emily Larkin guesting!

Dana, Russ and Alex ride in the back with Producer Beau turning the k***s.

08/04/2021

New episode out!

With special guest Lauren Sinner and your old friends Courtney and Alex!

Produced by Beau Rosser as part of the Comedy Knit Co-op.

Find it on the ol' Apple Podcasts app!

20/03/2021

New episode out!!

We talk about random stuff with Cimberly Nickell.

Featuring your friends (with formats) Courtney, Dana, Alex and producer Beau!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769 =https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffwfpodcast%2Fepisodes%2Fepisode36.mp3

01/03/2021

New episode out!

Listen to us play a quick game of Cinema Tweets (cinnamon tweets) and then talk about life... (with some secret scenes at the end! shhh.)

Featuring Alice, Courtney, Dana, Alex and Producer Beau!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769 =https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffwfpodcast%2Fepisodes%2Fchillconversings.mp3

14/02/2021

Covid Check-in #4 is out now!

We play a Net Worth guessing game, chat and do a new medical segment toward the end.

With most of the Friends Crew: Alice, Dana, Russ, Alex and producer Beau!

check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769?i=1000505324056

28/01/2021

A new full length improv-isode is out now!!

Follow the wacky corporate meeting of a company that offers Karate Camps for adults.

enjoy!!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769 =https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffwfpodcast%2Fepisodes%2Fkickoffranchspecial.mp3

14/01/2021

Friends with Formats Presents: the Best Of 2021 Episode!

This was recorded on Jan 2nd and we decided to assume the best of 2021 had already occurred. If the events in Washington D.C. are any indication, we were absolutely correct!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769

Featuring Alice Gillette, Russ Walsh, Dana West, Courtney Campbell and Alex Beeken. Produced by Beau Rosser!

24/12/2020

Hey there, did ya miss your Friends.... with...... FORMATS!?!?!?!

The Friends cast (Dana West, Russ Walsh, Alice Gillette, Courtney Campbell and Alex Beeken) got together for a special COVID checkin number 3!

Episode produced by the talented Beau Rosser!

Out now on iTunes and Google Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769

25/05/2020

Oh hey checkout this super fun episode!

It's a special advice line episode where we take some REAL phone calls from REAL Floridians.

Featuring The Friends Cast (trademark) Courtney Campbell Russ Walsh Alice Nicole Smith Gillette Dana West and Alex Beeken.

Check it out on Apple Podcasts of the Google Play Music

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769

https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Io6t67sxpyzm4unsabzrsrg2yiq?t%3DFriends_with_Formats%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16

11/05/2020

Hey here's the first improv episode since quarantine started!

Checkout "The Friends" Alice Nicole Smith Gillette Dana West Courtney Campbell (Russ is on break this time around!)

Also, if you want a fun portrait by the talented artist Courtney, donate at least $10 to Kickstand Comedy and then send proof to [email protected] for your very own portrait!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769

26/04/2020

We got a chill covid checkin episode out! Meet the new friends cast and listen to us have some fun and vent. No improv on this episode but thats just cause things are too real to be jokin' around!!

‎Show Friends with Formats, Ep 28 - COVID check in with Alice gillette, Courtney Campbell, Dana West and Russ Walsh - Apr 26, 2020

09/03/2020

24/02/2020

This week we have the infamous trifecta of Shelly Santa Cruz, Aaron Keuter and Courtney Rainwater!

Its funny. Just listen to it.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769

11/02/2020

This week we got Courtney Campbell, David Calkins, Ethan Manthey in the house (my apartment)!!

We play a bias-busting guessing game called "Feminist Family Feud" and then do a lot of very funny and silly scenes.

Check this sheeeeeeee-it out! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769 =https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffwfpodcast%2Fepisodes%2Fs4e15.mp3

27/01/2020

The Mosh Pit special is out now!!

Featuring the Mosh Pit of performers: Dan Weber, Starr Ahrens, and Ryan King.

It was really fun to sit down with them and play a game about menthol ci******es, talk about psychedelic experiences, analyze the difference between improv and stand up open mics and do some fun scenes along the way.

And get pumped for the next Mosh Pit show Kickstand Comedy on 2/22 at 9pm

13/01/2020

A wild new episode approaches!

This one features the comedic minds of Hannah Kim and Brad Fortier and theyre super effective. We play a scrambly name game and then partake in all manner of silly improv.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-with-formats/id1447029769?i=1000462336723

30/12/2019

Checkout a new super fun and giggly episode out right now! Featuring the hilarious Lena Roper, Cimberly Nickell and Sean Kirkpatrick!

It's a special New Year's Episode where we play a fun price guessing game based on s**tty Amazon product reviews and then do some scenes based on our new years resolutions.

23/12/2019

Happy Holidays to the Friends of Friends with Formats.

Weve got a lot of fun guests lined up for January. New year, new friends of the show!