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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Jimmy Carrane on stage. The comedian is bringing his one-man show, “World’s Greatest Dad(?)” to Judy’s Beat Lounge on Nov. 2.

Evanston comedian talks fatherhood, self-doubt in latest one-person show

October 30, 2019

The same year that his own father died, comedian and improvisation teacher Jimmy Carrane became a dad himself. His latest one-person show, “World’s Greatest Dad(?),” examines fatherhood and how...

Jimmy Carrane, host of Improv Nerd podcast, is one of the two Evanston residents who will be featured in the Chicago Podcast Festival.

Chicago Podcast Festival will feature two Evanston podcasters

November 16, 2016

A&E Two Evanston residents will participate in the first-ever Chicago Podcast Festival, a gathering dedicated to the popular audio medium some say is in its golden age. The festival will bring...

NU alumnus to appear on local comedy podcast

November 19, 2015

A&E Northwestern alumnus Geoffrey Baer has apprehensions about performing on Improv Nerd, Evanston resident Jimmy Carrane’s comedy podcast, on Dec. 6. “I’m completely terrified,” Baer...

Host Jimmy Carrane chats with Chicago improviser Noah Gregoropoulos (Communication ‘81). The two will be reunited Thursday when Carrane hosts his show, “Improv Nerd,” in Harris Hall with Gregoropoulos as a guest.

Comedian brings podcast to Northwestern for live recording, interviews RTVF alum

February 25, 2015

A&E Comedian and Evanston resident Jimmy Carrane will bring his podcast, Improv Nerd, to Northwestern for a live recording Thursday. Carrane will interview Noah Gregoropoulos (Communication '81),...

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