MIMES

MIMES

From Dipperz by Lauren Elizabeth & Sarah Lynn

March 30, 2026 · 24 min · Season 5 · Episode 203

About this episode

Lauren and Sarah explore the art of mime and its cultural significance in the 70s and 80s.

*Franticly pulling an invisible rope and grimacing* Sarah and Lauren put on their suspenders and talk about a silent, gesture based art form this week: Mime! Mime shows and mimes had a real moment in the 70's and 80's, and the Dipperz dig in with a shovel we have all felt but cannot see. Featuring: The Evergreen State College! BONUS: Mummenschanz! BONUS BONUS: Eric Stoltz! Support MIMES IN PODCASTING: www.patreon.com/dipperz Email us: dipperzpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @dipperz_podcast

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren Elizabeth, Sarah Lynn

Topics covered

  • mime
  • art
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • comedy
  • gesture-based performance

Keywords

  • mime
  • comedy
  • art form
  • gesture
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • performance
  • Mummenschanz
  • Eric Stoltz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Evergreen State College

Books & works: Mummenschanz

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