The Backline

Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.
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Oct 14 2026

Untenable Position

Every scene, you step onstage and pray for a easy, fun, and straight-forward scene to improvise. But sometimes, you accidentally stumble into a scenario that feels impossible to win. This week, Second City alumni Adam Cawley attempts to manoeuvre out of three very difficult scenic positions.
The Backline

Untenable Position

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Sep 30 2026

Improvise Like a Canadian

This week, Rob and Adam explore the prolific, abundant, and (surprisingly) impolite vocabulary of Canadian improv. Whether you started with...
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Sep 22 2026

The Game Plan

How do you prepare for a show without over-preparing? Rob and Adam talk about Game Plans, what’s worth thinking about...
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About The Backline

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

Category:

EducationArts

Rating:

TV-14

Type:

Episodic

Frequency:

Daily