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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
  • Spark-less
    Nov 21 2025
    Rob and Adam talk about navigating your improv career, dealing with self-doubt, and having honest conversations with yourself about what's possible and what is probable. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    51 mins
  • Intelligence VS. Integrity
    Nov 14 2025
    This week, Rob and Adam dsicuss the time-honoured tradition of playing to the "Top of their Intelligence" by having a very dumb discussion about characters, point of view, and what amount of "smart" are you required to bring with you onstage. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    46 mins
  • Offensive
    Nov 4 2025
    Improv is not historically known for being offensive, but sometimes improvisers cross the line. Why is comedy so frequently associated with offense? Does comedy need to be provocative to be funny? What do you do if you offend your audience? All this and more. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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    58 mins
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