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Cookies and Cards Interview

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On March 8, 2012

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In my fastest turn around time for a video yet is my interview with Nancy Russell of Cookies and Cards in Norman. I filmed and edited this interview today. Cookies & Cards is a place in Norman for unique gifts, jewelry, greeting cards for all occasions and, of course, amazing cupcakes and other sweet treats. Nancy is a wonderful person. I tried her one her sugar cookies with strawberry cream cheese icing, which I’m not a fan of strawberry stuff – but this cookie delicious, and a chocolate cupcake, which was super moist. The video can be watched above, which is the first time I’m on camera for an interview (trying something new for the restaurant interviews). For the transcription, pictures, and more visit Uncovering Oklahoma’s page on Cookies and Cards.

In other Uncovering Oklahoma news, I submitted version 1.1 of the date guide book to Apple for approval for the iBookstore. This update includes some fixes and minor additions. The updated version will be released soon.

Erogenous Improv Extravaganza Challenge #9

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On March 5, 2012

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Kenny Madison and Wade Martin of Good Cop/Nice Cop interrogate a girl to make her confess for a crime she doesn’t know she committed.

The Current State of Limbo for March 1, 2012

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On March 1, 2012

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I’m in a state of limbo with my projects. My book, The Crashing of Heaven and Hell, is with an editor and the cover is with artists. Yesterday at work I came up with an idea for a commercial for the book and I jotted it down during lunch. Now, I’m in a limbo state on that because I have to wait until it’s printed before I can film it. I’m aiming for an April release date.

Uncovering Oklahoma? I need to invest some money in advertising for the site. Before I do that, I’m going to improve the restaurant section. I brainstormed new content ideas last night that I’m going to work on. I haven’t started the second edition of the date guide yet. I want to release the next one in May with more cities and outdoor activities.

SoaH City? I have a friend of the site trying to bring some life back to the message board and the site.

Wild Improv Challenge? I have a few more videos in queue, but I need to film more soon to keep it weekly. The most watched video is challenge #3, which is so popular because I posted it on SoaH City to promote the show.

New Unannounced Improvised Show? Technically, I have several unannounced shows so I’ve added the hint of “improvised” to it. I have a logo designed. We a meeting back on February 20th to watch some videos to get inspired. We are all really excited about the show. We have dates and a location set to start filming on June 21st (yes, a long way away). I’ve touched base with a friend about building the set piece. One of the next steps will involve getting the cast together to film a promo video for it and start the fundraising!

And now for some funny pictures I’ve personally taken with my iPhone!


I saw this mural painted on the back of a truck on my way out from Wal-Mart. Yes, his truck is painted in it.


I saw this help wanted sign in Norman where I was walking around Campus Corner, taking pictures for Uncovering Oklahoma’s Date Guide.

The Adjective Improv Challenge #8

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On February 27, 2012

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Cory Phillips, Raychel Winstead, and Stephen Dillard-Carroll pick out characters for their roles as “contract killers” to kill a character that you hired them to kill.

Dennis’ Commentary: I really enjoyed the point-of-view perspective for this video. Basically, the camera is the person the improvisers are talking to about the character they’ve been hired to kill. I may have to do this theme again.

Extra-Ordinary, Extra-Extravagant, Extra-Awesome, Extra-Sensual Improv Challenge #7

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On February 20, 2012

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What is love? Clint Vrazel, Cory Phillips, Tim Huckeby, and Kellen Hodgeson explain what their love is like to a pair of lovely ladies sitting outside by a fireplace.

Dennis’ Commentary: No one was burned during the making of this video. Fire pretty.

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