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The Backline

The Backline

By: The Sonar Network
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 Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme. Art
Episodes
  • The Backline Holiday Special 2025

    The Backline Holiday Special 2025
    Dec 23 2025
    This week Rob and Adam reflect on the year and give spread thanks to improv communities across the world: Ann Arbor, Chris the Cameraman, mentorship from Greg Yates, and never giving up on the dream of a Magnet House team. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    36 mins
  • Bulldozer

    Bulldozer
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode, Rob and Adam dive into the challenges of handling heavy offers, navigating information overload, and figuring out how to deal with unexpected “bulldozers” that can derail an improv scene. They break down practical strategies, share examples, and explore how to keep scenes playful, collaborative, and fun. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    52 mins
  • Touch the Lamassu!

    Touch the Lamassu!
    Dec 8 2025
    This week, Rob and Adam tackle a tricky question: does your improv teacher have secrets to share, or are they full of it? With countless improv styles—many of them contradicting each other—it can be tough to know what to believe. Rob and Adam explore how improv ideas get passed down, why some “rules” stick, and how performers can figure out what’s actually useful. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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