Gettin Close with Beirdo

In the 6th episode of the Gettin Close with Mike Marbach podcast, I sit down with improv trio, Beirdo. Beirdo has been performing for about year around Philly and have come to be a favorite among many people. Making up the team is Kevin Petit, Dan Jaquette and Dennis Trafny. Whether it’s their can’t-really-go-too-wrong opening or their absurd scene transitions, people really seem to like these guys. I’m on of them. I coach them and love every second of it. I had them on the podcast discuss the team, but more often than not we got onto other topics. We were also eating and drinking, so you’ll likely hear some bottles being opened and food being chewed- always welcome sounds on quality podcast. It’s a real fun listen and look at that- it’s nearly an hour shorter than the last one! Listen up as I get close… with Beirdo!

Beirdo @ PHIT on 7/6 @ 8:30pm with Iron Lung
Mayor Karen @ PHIT House Team Night. Saturday July 7th.

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