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Big Town Improv with Jesse Moriarty and Josh Pilch

Big Town Improv with Jesse Moriarty and Josh Pilch

By Big Town Improv

WELCOME TO BIG TOWN!!! Join Josh and Jesse on a completely improvised tour through a town of their own making, from a montage of small scenes to the Big Town BIG SCENE! Plus maybe you’ll get to hear chanting monks, bird facts, and two silly brothers named Abner and Wobner! …C’mon, just listen!!!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal of wilderbluemusic.com!
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61. Pre-Planned Epigram (ft. Spencer James Parks)

Big Town Improv with Jesse Moriarty and Josh PilchMay 02, 2024

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61. Pre-Planned Epigram (ft. Spencer James Parks)

61. Pre-Planned Epigram (ft. Spencer James Parks)

Hello Word Nerds!!! Josh and Jesse are joined by Spencer James Park (The Dictionary Podcast) to discuss some of his favorite words in the dictionary (that start with the letter E)! This leads to a montage of short scenes about the competitive wordplay of fancy Victorian men, a bizarre pet shop, and a very infirm grandpa! Then in a dictionary-word-inspired BIG SCENE, one of the world's most dangerous criminals is released from prison to go on a secret mission to recover a machine from some bad guys!!!


Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (⁠⁠⁠⁠wilderbluemusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠)


See full videos of our episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠!


Watch Josh on the Dictionary Podcast here!


Follow Spencer: ⁠@spejampar; Support The Dictionary Podcast on Patreon, or watch it on Youtube, or listen to it!


Follow Jesse: ⁠⁠⁠@jesse.moriarty⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Josh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thejoshpilchshow⁠⁠⁠⁠; Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ROKU and ⁠⁠⁠⁠City Island⁠⁠⁠⁠ on PBS Kids!

May 02, 202401:31:14
60. BIG TOWN PRESENTS: X-MEN Part 3 - Weird Sex Stuff!
Apr 11, 202401:34:03
59. Follow That Car! & The Beach Competition! (ft. Steve Gallant)

59. Follow That Car! & The Beach Competition! (ft. Steve Gallant)

We'll say it...this is silly one!!! Steve Gallant (Second Best Hospital; M.O.D.O.K.) joins Josh and Jesse to tell stories about living in California and trains! This leads to a montage of Small Scenes about stopping Indiana Jones, unexpected neighbors, and commandeering a taxi cab! Then in the Big Town BIG SCENE, Sibling seashell shop salespeople Sally and Sal enter a beach competition to stop scheming socialite Sam! Also there's a giant crab man named Crabulor.


Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (⁠⁠⁠wilderbluemusic.com⁠⁠⁠)


See full videos of our episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠!


Follow Steve: @generalwalnut


Follow Jesse: ⁠⁠@jesse.moriarty⁠⁠⁠

Follow Josh: ⁠⁠⁠@thejoshpilchshow⁠⁠⁠; Watch ⁠⁠⁠WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story⁠⁠⁠ on ROKU and ⁠⁠⁠City Island⁠⁠⁠ on PBS Kids!

Mar 12, 202401:29:43
58. Hungry Stars & Poirot!
Mar 07, 202401:35:18
57. The Goblin Gang, The Goblin Gang!
Feb 20, 202401:26:55
56. Troll Father & Iron Jack
Feb 13, 202401:27:17
55. The World We All Live In & The Cold War Submarine Mission
Jul 05, 202101:39:19
54. Slap Fight & The Mandalorian
Jun 28, 202101:21:52
53. John Dorsey and Majed Elass in: Three Blankets And A Duvet
Jun 21, 202101:26:33
52. Turtle-Swallowing & The All-Captain Crew 3: Alien Outbreak!
Jun 14, 202101:35:59
51. Kevin Finer in: Gigantoville with Abner & Wobner Episode 2
Jun 07, 202101:28:54
Big Town Favorites - The Best Short Scenes!

Big Town Favorites - The Best Short Scenes!

Hellooooo The Listener! In anticipation of new episodes of Big Town Improv starting next week, we collected some of our favorite improvised scenes from the past year! Featuring guest appearances by Steve Gallant, Newt Warner, Dorothy Colp-Serrano, Carlos Serrano, Kevin Finer, Hilary Webber, Mimi Chiu, John Dorsey, and Jacob Giddens!!!
Hey, the listener! Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com!
Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)
Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!
Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty
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May 31, 202101:23:18
50. Hugh Jackman Knows The Rules
Jan 18, 202101:23:47
49. One Year of Big Town (with Mimi Chiu, John Dorsey, Steve Gallant, Jacob Giddens, Hilary Webber, and Steve Wilder Blumenthal of Wilderbluemusic.com)!!!
Dec 28, 202001:55:35
48. Christmas in Big Town 2! (With Vince Tran)
Dec 21, 202001:34:28
47. The Big Town Election Special!
Dec 14, 202001:29:49
46. SAT Trapdoor & Sandy and Derek
Dec 07, 202001:31:42
45. Newt Warner and Steve Gallant in: House Meeting & The Sinister Office Of Dr. Boudoir

45. Newt Warner and Steve Gallant in: House Meeting & The Sinister Office Of Dr. Boudoir

Old friends Newt Warner (Stump And Sammy) and Steve Gallant (Jaggy Lines, Robot Chicken) return to Big Town to reminisce with Jesse and Josh about their various hijinks as friends! This leads to improvised scenes about a house meeting to call out a Wiggles-loving roommate, the Boston Tea Party's life drawing homework, and a WWII soldier who really wants to watch King Of The Hill. Then, in a weirdly eerie non-Halloween long narrative improv, aging 1940's actress Amelia Carmichael is so desperate to retain her youth that she seeks help from the mysterious and strange Dr. Boudoir!

Hey, the listener! Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow

Nov 09, 202001:32:57
44. Clowns and Bosses
Nov 02, 202001:04:37
43. Scary Clown Improv! (With John Dorsey and Kevin Finer)
Oct 26, 202001:25:45
42. Hallelujah! & The Monster In The Closet
Oct 19, 202001:27:09
41. Dorothy Colp-Serrano and Carlos Serrano in: Lord Gromit, The Time-Travelling Drug-Addicted Art Critic

41. Dorothy Colp-Serrano and Carlos Serrano in: Lord Gromit, The Time-Travelling Drug-Addicted Art Critic

Dorothy Colp-Serrano and Carlos Serrano come to Big Town for a very special episode in which Jesse and Josh catch up with their old friends, and use the conversation to inspire improvised scenes! They talk about playing soccer as kids, the beginnings of Dorothy's and Carlos' relationship, and some of their favorite and least favorite jobs! This leads to improvised scenes about a new kid on the soccer team, a group of art critics, love at a Cold Stone Creamery, and more!!

Hey, the listener! Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; watch Death Hacks on Snapchat!

Sep 28, 202001:16:53
40. Jacob Giddens in: Bohemian College & Montague The Cruel

40. Jacob Giddens in: Bohemian College & Montague The Cruel

Friend of Big Town Jacob Giddens joins Jesse and Josh to talk about castles and travelling to big cities. This leads to improvised scenes about a ghostly castle tour, and a college campus full of monsters! Then, in an extended narrative improv, feudal Lord Montague the Cruel speaks with the peasantry in hopes that he can get them to stop saddling him with offensive nicknames!

Hey, the listener! Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; watch Death Hacks on Snapchat!

Sep 21, 202001:20:18
Big Town Favorites! - The Middle School Mafia & The Tigers That Are As Fast As Race Cars

Big Town Favorites! - The Middle School Mafia & The Tigers That Are As Fast As Race Cars

A revisit of some of our favorite improvised stories from the past!
Hey, the listener! Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com!
Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)
Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!
Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty
Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; watch Death Hacks on Snapchat!
Sep 14, 202001:32:17
39. The Witch Tour & The Witch Forest
Sep 07, 202001:24:08
38. Employees Only & The X-Men Go To Apocalypse Lane

38. Employees Only & The X-Men Go To Apocalypse Lane

Welcome back, true believers! This week, Jesse and Josh talk about their experiences at their college dining hall! This leads to improvised scenes about a boy who will do anything to get an egg, restricted areas during a zombie apocalypse, and a heist at a buffet! Then, in a very special extended narrative improv, Jesse and Josh once again create a completely original story set in the X-Men universe, in which the mutants head to Egypt to visit Professor A.P. Ocalypse on Apocalypse Lane!

Hey, the listener! Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com) Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube! Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow

Aug 31, 202001:30:16
37. The First Mosh Pit & The Cloche Caper

37. The First Mosh Pit & The Cloche Caper

It's a hot one in Big Town! This week Jesse and Josh talk about their concert-going experiences and the time Jesse had to testify in court! This leads to improvised scenes about a classical music performance that leads to many musical firsts, a man who goes to great lengths to contest a speeding ticket, and a rock star who is obsessed with gimmicks and contraptions! Then, in an extended narrative improv, a man hoping to save his marriage in a luxury hotel finds himself mixed up in a sinister plot to steal a valuable diamond. It involves the word "cloche"!! 

Hey, the listener! Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com! 

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com) Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube! Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow

Aug 24, 202001:28:57
36. My Dad The Printing Press & The People v. Man-Eating Mattresses
Aug 10, 202001:31:19
35. Steve Gallant in: Awkward Eulogies & Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

35. Steve Gallant in: Awkward Eulogies & Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Friend of Big Town, Steve Gallant (Jaggy Lines, Robot Chicken), returns talk with Jesse and Josh about times they've felt awkward in a church! This leads to improvised scenes about an entertainer who is asked to give a eulogy, and a TV extra who is determined to become a main character! Then, in a very special narrative improv, Jesse, Josh, and Steve return once again to the world of Star Wars, and build on their previous efforts in order to "perfectly" recreate the film, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith completely from memory!

Do you have a story about something interesting that has happened to you? Do you have a list of random words? Do you have a fact about a bird?? If you do and you would like it to be featured on the show and used to inspire our improv, record yourself here, or send us an email at bigtownimprov@gmail.com!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow

Aug 03, 202001:33:39
34. Matter-Shattering Musical Notes & Robbie The Robot
Jul 27, 202001:29:42
33. Dangerous Helicopters & The Adventures of Ryan Rowe and Kit De'ath (By J.R.R. Tolkien)
Jul 13, 202001:27:36
32. Kevin Finer in: The Godfather Of Hell's Kitchen & The Ace Reporters' Scorpion Sting
Jul 06, 202001:25:55
31. Saxophone Anime, Long Arms, & Dracula’s Monster Mash: Monsters Gonna Monst!
Jun 29, 202001:29:29
30. Loitering On A Boat & Buffy The Vampire Slayer in: Angel's Widow's Peak
Jun 22, 202001:32:46
29. John Dorsey in: A Knife-Wielding Maniac & Patriarchy Poetry

29. John Dorsey in: A Knife-Wielding Maniac & Patriarchy Poetry

Guest improvisor John Dorsey (Odd Lot Improv) leaves his home in Atlanta to take a trip to Big Town! He shares a story about a strange crime he witnessed, which leads to improvised scenes about a knife-wielding maniac who keeps slipping and falling, a lawyer who only calls silly witnesses to a crime, and something called “earthflax”. Then, in an extended narrative improv, failed actor Imogen attempts to show enthusiasm for her husband Doug’s interests by accompanying him to a poetry jam, where the two are captivated by a strange and exciting beat poet known only as Cardboard!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel, available now on Netflix!

Jun 01, 202001:25:48
28. Mikey Bond in: A Bunch Of Violence, Mr. Tubaman, & The Legend Of Petey Peacock

28. Mikey Bond in: A Bunch Of Violence, Mr. Tubaman, & The Legend Of Petey Peacock

Friend of Big Town, Mikey Bond (Sonic Realms Podcast), drops by to tell Jesse and Josh about the unconventional fights he seen and been in! This leads to improvised scenes about a pair of British dandies preparing to duel, two high school friends who can't stop fighting each other, and a neighbor with an unusual request! Then, in an extended narrative improv (which you gotta know was inspired by a #birdfact!) the greedy Prince John enlists the help of the mysterious outlaw, Petey Peacock - and his three peacock friends - in order to prevent his tax money from thieves....but this leads to severe consequences involving the King of the Bandits, the Master of the Woods, and the entire English countryside!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel, available now on Netflix!

May 25, 202001:27:22
27. Inspiration Is Chin
May 18, 202001:20:21
26. Monkey Test & The All Captain Crew 2: This Time, It's The Sun
May 11, 202001:28:03
25. Hilary Webber Was Not The Guy Who Said "Hey Dude"

25. Hilary Webber Was Not The Guy Who Said "Hey Dude"

Guest improvisor Hilary Webber joins Jesse and Josh once again for some extreme silliness! They discuss their college days, Jesse's laser-related job, and Hilary's first grade classmate who was a particularly bold liar. This leads to improvised scenes about a weird party that Hilary throws, a college campus that is plagued by mythical creatures, and another weird party that Hilary throws! Then, in an extended narrative improv, Quinzibald is fired from their position as the tuba player in the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, and Jack is fired from his role as the comic relief on a new prestige drama TV show. When the two meet, things start to get interesting...

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel, available now on Netflix!

May 04, 202001:27:14
24. Parking Lot Fireworks & The X-Men in: The Fog Of Confusion
Apr 27, 202001:35:06
23. Newt Warner in: Chipmunk Worship & The Acorn Boy Band

23. Newt Warner in: Chipmunk Worship & The Acorn Boy Band

Best guest storyteller in the world, Newt Warner (Stump And Sammy), stops by the best town in the world, Big Town, to tell a story about a squirrel, as well as...you guessed it...a #birdfact! This leads to improvised scenes about a street performer who can't keep his audience's attention, a customer whose complaints come at a significant delay, and the guy in the office who has a fun story. Then in an extended narrative improv, an acorn-selling company makes a last ditch effort to save their business by persuading the members of the "problem pop" boy band, N'Side Out, to become their new spokespeople...but the boys have problems of their own!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel on Netflix, available 4/20!

Apr 20, 202001:24:34
22. Contagious Broken Bones & The Prison Break

22. Contagious Broken Bones & The Prison Break

Jesse and Josh talk about their early attempts at making up cartoons, and Josh talks about the time he broke both his arms at once. This leads to improvised scenes about uninspired newspaper comic pitches, a broken wrist epidemic, and a kid who plays pranks by telling very convincing lies! Then, in an extended narrative improv, falsely accused murder convict Fox Eviscerate and shoplifter Chick Wilson team up to break out of prison and find the true culprit behind the Fox Eviscerate murders!
Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)
Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!
Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty
Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel on Netflix, available 4/20!
Apr 13, 202001:37:24
21. Natasha Fishman in: I'm Glad My Trauma Amuses You

21. Natasha Fishman in: I'm Glad My Trauma Amuses You

Guest storyteller Natasha Fishman (T.O.T.S., Niko And The Sword Of Light) stops by Big Town to tell her story of a harrowing white water rafting accident, as well as some new #birdfacts! This leads to improvised scenes about overzealous skiers, a subway soothsayer, and a man who is trapped in a cave with someone who has very poor priorities. Then in an extended narrative improv (inspired by a #birdfact), The Klein family receives the alarming news that their new son is a giant!

Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)

Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!

Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty

Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel on Netflix, available 4/20!

Apr 06, 202001:22:19
20. Gigantoville with Abner & Wobner
Apr 01, 202001:25:37
20??? New Episode On Wednesday!

20??? New Episode On Wednesday!

Oh no, the podcast is broken! Guess we won't be able to put out a full episode until April 1....
Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)
Follow @BigTownImprov on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, or see full videos of our episodes on Youtube!
Follow Jesse: Instagram - @jesse.moriarty; Twitter - @JesseJMoriarty
Follow Josh: Instagram - @thejoshpilchshow; Twitter - @JoshPilchShow; Watch The Midnight Gospel on Netflix, available 4/20!
Mar 30, 202002:27
19. Relatable Fancy Clothes & Murder At The Renaissance Festival
Mar 23, 202001:26:22
18. Steve Wilder Blumenthal Of Wilder Blue Music Dot Com!

18. Steve Wilder Blumenthal Of Wilder Blue Music Dot Com!

Jesse and Josh welcome none other than composer/musician, Steve Wilder Blumenthal (Lost Treasure Of The Valley; Rick And Morty; Big Town Improv) to Big Town! Steve talks about his recent attempts to cook for himself, as well as his childhood attempts to be an athlete! This leads to improvised scenes about the invention of the microwave oven, the world’s sneeziest baseball player, and a five-year-old with high standards of cleanliness! Then in a narrative improv inspired by a bird fact, two scientists explore the desert antarctic, only to discover a strange civilization whose inhabitants worship a strange creature! Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)!
Mar 16, 202001:26:17
17. Saxophones Look Like Snakes & A Fish Story
Mar 09, 202001:30:51
16. Rachel Gitlevich in: Birds & Balls
Mar 02, 202001:30:34
15. Steve Gallant in: Frilly Collars & Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones
Feb 24, 202001:32:45