# PEL Presents PvI#116: Full Bird Mode w/ BJ Lange

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Podcast: [The Partially Examined Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partially-examined-life-1605957)
Published: 2026-04-18T16:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8894105
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## Resource

BJ is an LA improviser/actor/TV host (who teaches wounded warriors among others), and he chats with Mark and Mary about migratory patterns, TV shows that date you, how to draw in students, the realness of birds, and playing unsafe characters. Scenes include a forced-Fargo college experience, improv class on the roof, spying on birds, and keyboard warriors. Plus Marge and Larry. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com . Support the podcast and listen ad-free at philosophyimprov.com/support .

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