Episode 68 - Jonathan Mangum

About this episode

In this episode, LD Madera interviews Jonathan Mangum about his career in improv and comedy.

It's the Season Six Premiere of Improv and Magic! Today, we have an exclusive conversation with the quick-witted actor and writer Jonathan Mangum. He's built a career spanning TV, film, and live comedy, including appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Wayne Brady Show, and Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza. Jonathan is also known as the announcer on CBS's Let's Make a Deal with Wayne Brady. In this interview, Jonathan Mangum shares his journey to the stage and his creative process as a performer and writer. Whether you know him from improv, television, or live tours, Jonathan Mangum's story is one of humor, persistence, and creative passion. For more information about LD, visit ldmadera.com. Want to sponsor an episode? Reach out and find out how you can get your business/organization promoted on the show. Don't forget to subscribe, and feel free to leave a review!

People in this episode

Host: LD Madera

Guest: Jonathan Mangum

Topics covered

• improv
• comedy
• performing arts
• television
• interview

Keywords

• improv
• comedy
• Jonathan Mangum
• performer
• interview
• television
• live tours

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Wayne Brady Show, Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza, Let's Make a Deal

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