The Backline

Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.
Jul 03 2026

Improv Across North America

What makes improv in Toronto feel different from Chicago? Why does Los Angeles produce a different kind of performer than New York? And where do cities like Vancouver, Montreal, and Mexico City fit into the larger improv landscape? In this episode, Rob and Adam answer a listener's question about the distinct styles of North America's major improv hubs.
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Improv Across North America

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Jun 25 2026

The Back Row

This week Adam and Rob discuss competition, egalitarianism, and how the politics of the classroom affect improv teams, shows, and...
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Jun 10 2026

Bubble Letters

This week on Backline, Rob and Adam explore how improvisers can create characters with greater depth, vulnerability, and gravitas. Beyond...
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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