S1E2: Silly or Serious? ft. Kat Hoyos & Emma Leonard

S1E2: Silly or Serious? ft. Kat Hoyos & Emma Leonard

Author: Ru Halwala January 9, 2024 Duration: 8:10

Straight from your TV Guide and into Ru’s Chit-Chat-Cadillac are two of Sydney’s finest actor/improv combos. Featuring Kat Hoyos (Amazing Grace, Here Come the Habibs) and Emma Leonard (800 Words, Home & Away) giving us the actor’s tea on improvisation.


If you're in Sydney and keen to see some improv, catch ⁠Scary Strangers upcoming shows at ⁠www.scarystrangers.com/shows⁠⁠


Creator & Host: Ru Halwala

Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Kermit the Frog

Theme Song: Jason Kenkel

Presented by Scary Strangers


IG: Ru ⁠@runiversal.studios⁠ | Tom ⁠@tomisalot⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠@scarystrangers⁠ | Kat Hoyos @kathoyos⁠⁠ | Emma Leonard @emmalouiseleonard


Hop into the passenger seat for Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac, where the vibe is loose and the laughs are unscripted. Host Ru Halwala, joined by co-host and tech wizard Tom Stevenson, takes a joyride through the wild world of improv comedy, picking up some of Australia's most iconic improvisers along the way. Each episode is a spontaneous blend of off-the-cuff scenes, freewheeling conversation about the craft, and the kind of unexpected, practical wisdom that only emerges when you're making it all up on the spot. It's a celebration of the messy, joyful process of creation, presented by Scary Strangers with a theme song by Jason Kenkel. This podcast thrives on the energy of the moment, offering a backstage pass to the minds of performers who live for the 'yes, and.' So, if you're keen for a chat that's more about the journey than the destination, where the only rule is to enjoy the ride, you've found your spot. Remember, it's not that deep-it's just a really good time. Find Ru and Tom on their socials for more, but the real magic happens right here in the Cadillac.
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