# 202. Connor Ratliff: How and Why To Do Improv

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Podcast: [Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-birbiglia-s-working-it-out-495078)
Published: 2026-02-09T05:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

Connor Ratliff is a beloved cult comedy figure known for his award-winning podcast Dead Eyes and his long-running live show/YouTube series The George Lucas Talk Show. He also played an improv student in Mike’s film Don’t Think Twice, which is a bit of a winking joke because Connor is one of the most experienced and revered improvisers on the scene. Mike and Connor go deep on improv comedy process, Connor shares some of his most devastating audition stories, and the two take a phone call from their mutual friend Chris Gethard.

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