This is the 10th episode! That’s right folks, double digits. You can no longer count the number of podcasts on one hand or foot. And what better way to celebrate our entry into double digits than with an appearance by Nathan Edmondson. Nathan has been a staple in Philly arts for years now. The guy has done a ton of great work in his time in Philly. Just a few improv credits include Rare Bird Show, Half Life, Nick & Nathan, Punchline!, Zao Gao and more. He’s directed PHIT House Team, Mayor Karen since it’s creation. He’s been director of the Terror Behind the Walls for years as well. He also has a production company, Reel 9 Productions, that’s hard at work on projects. The guy has done  and is doing  a lot in this city. He’ll be moving soon to the west coast, but before he does he was kind enough to sit down with me in what became the longest podcast yet. It was the first I really considered editing some conversation out… but didn’t. So, I urge to you listen to it all. Whether you break it up, or listen in one sitting, it’s worth it. Such a great talk about his life, improv philosophies, inner workings of team dynamics, future plans and more. We did take a couple quick breaks, so there will be some odd jumps, but overall it’s a pretty easy flowing conversation. Enjoy it!

This episode also debuts the new sponsor! Audible.com! That’s right we gone pro yo!Thanks to audible.com. If you like what you hear on this podcast and were thinking, “how can I help Mike make a very small amount of money from this, while getting something in return myself?” this is is. Head over to audibletrial.com/gettinclose and sign up for a free, no-risk 30 day trial of the awesome Audible.com service. 30 days! Not only that, but you get a free download! Free book of your choice. And when you do that they shoot me over some bucks. So if you want to help give this podcast a budget- head over to the above address and sign up. If you don’t like it, you cancel. Simple as that. Easy peasy. Audible.com/GettinClose.

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