The Big Whoop

About this episode

Penn and the gang discuss the making of The Big Whoop with its cast, exploring themes of empathy and featuring live improv.

Jim Turner, Mark Fite, and Dave (Gruber) Allen (a.k.a. Big Bugs, Corky, and Gustav) from the cast of The Big Whoop join Penn and the gang for an in depth discussion on making the film. Penn's history with the cast and clown acts in the past, finding empathy in characters you disagree with, bonus live improv from Corky and Big Bugs, and lots more. Check out The Big Whoop streaming now! https://www.thebigwhoopmovie.com/ and live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 3: https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=132545

People in this episode

Host: Penn

Guests: Jim Turner, Mark Fite, Dave (Gruber) Allen

Topics covered

• film making
• improv
• character empathy
• comedy
• clown acts

Keywords

• The Big Whoop
• Jim Turner
• Mark Fite
• Dave Allen
• improv
• comedy
• film making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dynasty Typewriter, The Big Whoop movie

Books & works: The Big Whoop

Places: Los Angeles

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