The Word Association

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Improv #21

Improvisers Adal Rifai, Brett Lyons and Rob White are The Word Association. Every episode, they each bring a new word to use as a springboard for discussion, bits, puns, tangents and more. Do they sometimes find connections between the words? Yes, they sometimes do. Adal, Brett, and Rob have each, at some point in their lives, been described as funny.

New episodes every Tuesday.


Editing by: Julia WD Harrison

Theme by: Arne Parrott 

Logo by: Casey Borden

You can email the show at twapod@gmail.com

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Recent Reviews
  • Insert nickname here123
    It’s ok
    I started listening to this because it was recommended on one of Adal’s other shows, Hey Riddle Riddle. If you like this show, you’ll definitely love that, but this one is ok too
  • Chuck M Is Shaking
    Word up.
    Adal is one of my favorite podcasters, Brett alternately drives me insane and makes sense depending on the topic, and Rob’s chill demeanor makes this a real chill hang.
  • Mr. Bee Jay
    Calming
    Soothes my similarly damaged brain and makes more sense to me than l would like to admit. Side note: please consider making a monthly episode where you guys watch one of Rob’s obscure movies and talk about it. PS- I remember Superman ice cream! I grew up in Dallas. I don’t remember where I got it but it was somewhere in the mall.
  • MichaelJB42
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    Very entertaining considering it’s just a long ad for Domunkinos.
  • McElroy fan
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  • dazeey
    Hilarious!
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  • Rainseeker
    They’re clearly tired of the premise
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  • peaceandlovenow
    A few good words
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  • Mackeymo17
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    Love the banter among friends!!
  • gremlin420
    listen.
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  • gMOUSAs
    Absolute joy
    What a simple concept, and it works so well with such fun and creative hosts!
  • No no no no nono no
    Penguin baseball
    Penguin baseball
  • Cpt. Whiskey
    Hey zoo crew
    Love it. Keep it coming.
  • Lynn12345tre
    Only thing missing is Erin Keif
    I think the title speaks for itself
  • mousedownmike
    I came for Adal…
    …Brett and Rob had me peeing my pants. This is my new favorite podcast.
  • MyExWifeLindaIsAJerk
    Professional Funny People, Being Funny
    While you’d think the concept of this show too played out, the comedic force of these 3 brothers pulled through. Adal Rifai brings his two younger brothers Brett Lyons, and Rob White together to record a WACKY podcast. All are veterans of Chicago improv scene, they have such natural chemistry with incredible experience that comes together to make this gut busting funny podcast.
  • Goose-marie30
    So enjoyable
    Like listening to smart funny friends talking, already relistening to episodes. Followed Adal from Hey Riddle Riddle but also it’s also similar to Improv is dead feel.
  • ThatLooksSticky
    Kind of a rough start, but it has potential
    I think this podcast will blossom into something outrageously fun, especially if/when they start having guests. As it is now, the three hosts still feel a little awkward with the concept. Also, the audio quality is not great. Investing in good mics and chairs that don’t squeak with every movement would help push this podcast to the 5 star category.
  • almedah
    JUSTICE 4 ADAL
    ADAL IS RIGHT ABOUT THE VAMPIRES AND SILVER THING
  • Crazysquirrel53
    Looking forward to more
    It’s like boys hang-out night with a sprinkle of great improv. Looking forward to more episodes and hope it doesn’t take another wedding before the 3rd episode comes out ;)
  • ZekeRander
    Im into improv
    Three improv giants together without the price of a flight to Chicago. This is gold.
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