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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 3d

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How to Get Rich Without Losing Yourself: The Art Of Spending Money

YouTube video by Yes, And The Second City

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 7d

FREE LIVE PODCAST TAPING AT SECOND CITY TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF @alibera.bsky.social new book "FUNNIER." Book signing follows the taping: www.paperlesspost.com/go/VKK4GJxtk...

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 9d

A new John Candy documentary offers a deeper understanding of the comedian and his Second City influence www.wbez.org/movies-tv/20...

A new John Candy documentary offers a deeper understanding of the comedian and his Second City influence

Backed by actor and producer Ryan Reynolds and directed by Colin Hanks, the film "John Candy: I Like Me" screens Sunday at the Chicago Theatre, followed by a Q&A with Reynolds.

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 10d

Go Cubs Go!

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 11d

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Colin Fisher: The Power of Groups - The Second City

September 30, 2025 Kelly welcomes professor Colin Fisher back to the podcast to discuss his new book "The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups."

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 11d

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Maryellen MacDonald @maryellenmacdonald.bsky.social · 17d

So fun to talk about talking with @kleonard.bsky.social of Chicago's The Second City Improv on the "Getting to Yes, And" Podcast. A wonderful discussion about the value of talking, listening, comedy, improvisation! On the podcast apps or here on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElx...

Master The Art Of Talking With Anyone Easily

YouTube video by Yes, And The Second City

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 18d

Maryellen MacDonald studies the science of talking. Not communication, per se. But what's going on in our brain when we talk. Check out the full video episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElx...

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 18d

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Jimmy Kimmel's show returning on Tuesday, ABC announces

The network pulled the show after the Federal Communications Commission chair threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses after the host's comments about Charlie Kirk's death.

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 20d

It’s here! “Funnier” by @alibera.bsky.social available October 15.

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 22d

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“They say that patriotism is the last refuge
To which a scoundrel clings
Steal a little and they throw you in jail
Steal a lot and they make you king.”

- Bob Dylan “Sweetheart Like You.”

Bob Dylan - Sweetheart Like You

YouTube video by BobDylanVEVO

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 25d

open.spotify.com/episode/2Mhw... - terrifying use of “Yes, And.”

Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 25d

Martin Dubin's new book is about blindspots. We all have them, yet leaders rarely acknowledge their own. Check out the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq3T...

Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 25d

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Hollywood icon Robert Redford dies age 89

The actor and filmmaker was known for his blockbuster films like Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid.

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 26d

This Chicago Bears game is bad for my COVID.

a teddy bear is sitting on a swing with the letter e on his head

ALT: a teddy bear is sitting on a swing with the letter e on his head

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 27d

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Second City's Anne Libera to Present New Book FUNNIER: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy

This October, Northwestern University Press will publish Funnier, a roadmap for understanding and creating comedy from visionary Second City director Anne Libera.

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · 28d

Hello.

Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Maya Smart: The Reading Crisis in America - The Second City

September 9, 2025 Kelly talks to educator Maya Smart about her new book “Reading for Our Lifes: The Urgency of Early Literacy and the Action Plan to Help Your Child.”

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie... - Coming to Chicago October 5!

Ryan Reynolds Going on Tour for John Candy Doc

Presented by Clearly Canadian in partnership with Mills Entertainment, Maximum Effort and Amazon MGM Studios, the tour will stop in eight cities and feature screenings and moderated chats.

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Sep 7

This is fascinating. However, Bernard Sahlins did not “…become a comedian.” He co-founded The Second City and, while a very funny man, no one would have ever describe him as a comedian.

Life in Common @arthursmid.bsky.social · Sep 7

"Any emancipatory movement must mobilize the metahuman as 'the necessary precedent of political action.'"

www.thenation.com/article/cult...

The Enchanted Worlds of Marshall Sahlins

What if we saw the study of ghosts, gods, and other metapersons as worthy of a science of its own?

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Sep 7

#chicago - STFU

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Myth-Busting Creativity: It’s Not Magic; It’s A Designed Practice

We need spaces to test, fail, play and experiment—it's core to being fully human. It also has the side benefit of being good for our mental and physical well-being.

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Keir Graff: Murder, Music, Magic and More in Chicago - The Second City

September 2, 2025 Kelly digs in with author Keir Graff whose written a new book about a legendary building in the Windy City, “Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Kelly Leonard @kleonard.bsky.social · Aug 29

Is Chicago's Fine Arts Building haunted? Find out Tuesday, when my podcast with @keirgraff.bsky.social drops and we discuss his new book about the historic building on Michigan Avenue. Full podcast will drop here: www.youtube.com/@YesAndTheSe...

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