Psycho Babble

“Psycho Babble’s” Creator-Producer-Director-Editor is a veteran television writer-producer – on everything from Hill Street Blues to action-adventure series like Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, Relic Hunter, Friday the 13th: The Series, etc. He’s also an instructor at UCLA Extension Writers Program teaching an online course on ‘Writing A Spec Pilot!”. He’s a member of the WGA Education Committee. This is his first web series which reminds him of his days in film school! The good one.

After spending a colorful childhood in Europe and his young adult years in Boston, American born writer Matthew Goodman moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to pursue his lifelong passion for filmmaking. After several years of production work on movies such as James Cameron's “Titanic” and “Star Wars: Episode I”, his screenplay "Wet Work" was purchased and developed into the comedy feature “Whacked!”, starring Carmen Electra and Judge Reinhold.

He has Directed award winning comedy shorts, music videos and written projects for Zide/Perry and Robert Altman. Goodman is currently developing and co-producing comedy and genre projects for film and new media outlets.

Goodman studied marketing and advertising at Boston University and is a proud member of the Writer's Guild of America West
 

"Dr. Burke" is a fictional character, but Rebecca is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills. She has been quoted by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes Magazine, COSMO Magazine, Elle (France) Magazine and many others. In addition to "Psycho Babble," she is the psychotherapist on "Run's House" on MTV. She is a classically-trained actress who has worked at many regional theaters. TV credits include "Third Rock from the Sun" and "Chicago Hope."

She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her website is www.theIndustryTherapist.com. She insists ‘no actors have been hurt during the making of this web series’!

Graduate of Second City Conservatory. Besides Second City, Steve has written and performed in shows at The Comedy Central Stage, IO West, UCB, M-Bar, The Garage Comedy Show, The Comedy Cocktail Show, The Fake Gallery and The Comedy Store. He also performs at various comedy festivals with the group Stephen/Scott (www.stephenscottshow.com).

 With Sketch Armstrong (www.sketcharmstrong.com), he produced and starred in the short, “Insight Into the Enemy”, which was selected for the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and the Montreal Comedy Festival, where it was selected for "Best Of Fest" screening. It was also included as part of The HBO Comedy Festival Best Shorts screening at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood. He has several theater credits and has appeared in numerous commercials and films.

Scott MacDonell is a Second City trained improvisor and comedian. After one decent review in a small Chicago newspaper, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue mild fame and a small fortune. Not papparazi fame, but the "oh, Mr. MacDonell, we would never dream of charging you for your donuts" fame.

He's been fortunate enough to star in several award winning small independent films, such as Puddle Jumper, The Chosen One, and Birds Die. Commercials also help pay the bills.

When not in front of the camera, Scott performs at sketch and comedy festivals around the US in the Stephen/Scott Show with Steve Brewster. Information can be found at www.stephenscottshow.com.

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Charles Horn is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer with credits including Robot Chicken, Robot Chicken: Star Wars, and freelance for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Charles Horn's recently published educational comedy book "The Laugh Out Loud Guide - Ace the SAT Exam without Boring Yourself to Sleep!" is a run away best-seller. Charles is also the brains behind another Strike TV series "Sketch Toons."  www.charles-horn.com.

Jim Staahl began his professional career at Chicago’s famous Second City theater (Cast members included John Belushi, Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Joe Flaherty, David Rasche and Betty Thomas). Jim parlayed his comedy improvising skills into a dual career of writing and acting. After becoming a member of Hollywood’s Comedy Store Players (with fellow members: Robin Williams, Martin Short, Cheri Eichen, Will Aldis and Taylor Negron), Jim joined the cast of “Mork and Mindy.” (For which he also has a writing credit.)

After appearances on numerous sitcoms, Jim starred in his own variety/music series -- “Laugh Trax,” that blended top box office rock groups with comedy sketches and featured Howie Mandel and Gail Matthias, which he co-wrote. After this turn of sketch/improv Jim returned to sitcoms on CBS’s “Goodnight Beantown,” starring Bill Bixby and Mariette Hartley. As well as writing for an assortment of sketch/variety shows Jim also appeared in many shows for which he was also a writer including: Steve Martin’s “Twilight Theater,” “I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood” and Howie Mandel’s summer replacement series, “Howie.” Jim has appeared in several features including: “Max Dugan Returns”, “Night Shift” and “Spies Like Us.” After being a series regular on “Normal Life” which starred Dweezil and Moon Zappa, Jim returned to writing and co-created “Bobby’s World” starring Howie Mandel, which ran on FOX for eight years and garnered two Emmy Award Nominations. Jim's feature writing credits include "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Here Come The Munsters." Jim was a series regular on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the year it won the Golden Globe Award for best comedy series. And this year you might have caught Jim’s appearance on “King of Queens.”
 

Chris Valenti has studied with Robert Carnegie and Jeff Goldblum at Playhouse West for over eight years and has performed many plays in their repertory company. He recently produced and starred in the independent feature comedy he wrote, Sensitive Johnson, a feature length romantic comedy about a tenderhearted musician with unfortunate dysfunctional romantic timing, which won a number of awards at many film festivals.

This multi-faceted artist also writes and performs music and stand up comedy. As a musician he has completed 4 albums and has opened for many well known acts. As a Stand Up comic he performs regularly at The Comedy Store and The Improv, among others.

He’s been in several features including the independent features such as It Burns When I Laugh, Trapped, and St. Patrick’s Day (w/ Piper Laurie). He will soon be seen in New Line’s upcoming Zac Effron comedy “17”.

Kasey Wilson is a triple threat, plying her hand in writing, acting, and stand-up. A former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company, Kasey is currently basking in the glory of having her play "Marked For Love" win a big playwright competition. Thank you theatre degree!

“Psycho Babble’s” Creator-Producer-Director-Editor is a veteran television writer-producer – on everything from Hill Street Blues to action-adventure series like Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, Relic Hunter, Friday the 13th: The Series, etc. He’s also an instructor at UCLA Extension Writers Program teaching an online course on ‘Writing A Spec Pilot!”. He’s a member of the WGA Education Committee. This is his first web series which reminds him of his days in film school! The good one.

After spending a colorful childhood in Europe and his young adult years in Boston, American born writer Matthew Goodman moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to pursue his lifelong passion for filmmaking. After several years of production work on movies such as James Cameron's “Titanic” and “Star Wars: Episode I”, his screenplay "Wet Work" was purchased and developed into the comedy feature “Whacked!”, starring Carmen Electra and Judge Reinhold.

He has Directed award winning comedy shorts, music videos and written projects for Zide/Perry and Robert Altman. Goodman is currently developing and co-producing comedy and genre projects for film and new media outlets.

Goodman studied marketing and advertising at Boston University and is a proud member of the Writer's Guild of America West
 

"Dr. Burke" is a fictional character, but Rebecca is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills. She has been quoted by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes Magazine, COSMO Magazine, Elle (France) Magazine and many others. In addition to "Psycho Babble," she is the psychotherapist on "Run's House" on MTV. She is a classically-trained actress who has worked at many regional theaters. TV credits include "Third Rock from the Sun" and "Chicago Hope."

She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her website is www.theIndustryTherapist.com. She insists ‘no actors have been hurt during the making of this web series’!

Graduate of Second City Conservatory. Besides Second City, Steve has written and performed in shows at The Comedy Central Stage, IO West, UCB, M-Bar, The Garage Comedy Show, The Comedy Cocktail Show, The Fake Gallery and The Comedy Store. He also performs at various comedy festivals with the group Stephen/Scott (www.stephenscottshow.com).

 With Sketch Armstrong (www.sketcharmstrong.com), he produced and starred in the short, “Insight Into the Enemy”, which was selected for the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and the Montreal Comedy Festival, where it was selected for "Best Of Fest" screening. It was also included as part of The HBO Comedy Festival Best Shorts screening at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood. He has several theater credits and has appeared in numerous commercials and films.

Scott MacDonell is a Second City trained improvisor and comedian. After one decent review in a small Chicago newspaper, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue mild fame and a small fortune. Not papparazi fame, but the "oh, Mr. MacDonell, we would never dream of charging you for your donuts" fame.

He's been fortunate enough to star in several award winning small independent films, such as Puddle Jumper, The Chosen One, and Birds Die. Commercials also help pay the bills.

When not in front of the camera, Scott performs at sketch and comedy festivals around the US in the Stephen/Scott Show with Steve Brewster. Information can be found at www.stephenscottshow.com.

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Charles Horn is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer with credits including Robot Chicken, Robot Chicken: Star Wars, and freelance for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Charles Horn's recently published educational comedy book "The Laugh Out Loud Guide - Ace the SAT Exam without Boring Yourself to Sleep!" is a run away best-seller. Charles is also the brains behind another Strike TV series "Sketch Toons."  www.charles-horn.com.

Jim Staahl began his professional career at Chicago’s famous Second City theater (Cast members included John Belushi, Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Joe Flaherty, David Rasche and Betty Thomas). Jim parlayed his comedy improvising skills into a dual career of writing and acting. After becoming a member of Hollywood’s Comedy Store Players (with fellow members: Robin Williams, Martin Short, Cheri Eichen, Will Aldis and Taylor Negron), Jim joined the cast of “Mork and Mindy.” (For which he also has a writing credit.)

After appearances on numerous sitcoms, Jim starred in his own variety/music series -- “Laugh Trax,” that blended top box office rock groups with comedy sketches and featured Howie Mandel and Gail Matthias, which he co-wrote. After this turn of sketch/improv Jim returned to sitcoms on CBS’s “Goodnight Beantown,” starring Bill Bixby and Mariette Hartley. As well as writing for an assortment of sketch/variety shows Jim also appeared in many shows for which he was also a writer including: Steve Martin’s “Twilight Theater,” “I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood” and Howie Mandel’s summer replacement series, “Howie.” Jim has appeared in several features including: “Max Dugan Returns”, “Night Shift” and “Spies Like Us.” After being a series regular on “Normal Life” which starred Dweezil and Moon Zappa, Jim returned to writing and co-created “Bobby’s World” starring Howie Mandel, which ran on FOX for eight years and garnered two Emmy Award Nominations. Jim's feature writing credits include "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Here Come The Munsters." Jim was a series regular on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the year it won the Golden Globe Award for best comedy series. And this year you might have caught Jim’s appearance on “King of Queens.”
 

Chris Valenti has studied with Robert Carnegie and Jeff Goldblum at Playhouse West for over eight years and has performed many plays in their repertory company. He recently produced and starred in the independent feature comedy he wrote, Sensitive Johnson, a feature length romantic comedy about a tenderhearted musician with unfortunate dysfunctional romantic timing, which won a number of awards at many film festivals.

This multi-faceted artist also writes and performs music and stand up comedy. As a musician he has completed 4 albums and has opened for many well known acts. As a Stand Up comic he performs regularly at The Comedy Store and The Improv, among others.

He’s been in several features including the independent features such as It Burns When I Laugh, Trapped, and St. Patrick’s Day (w/ Piper Laurie). He will soon be seen in New Line’s upcoming Zac Effron comedy “17”.

Kasey Wilson is a triple threat, plying her hand in writing, acting, and stand-up. A former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company, Kasey is currently basking in the glory of having her play "Marked For Love" win a big playwright competition. Thank you theatre degree!

“Psycho Babble’s” Creator-Producer-Director-Editor is a veteran television writer-producer – on everything from Hill Street Blues to action-adventure series like Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, Relic Hunter, Friday the 13th: The Series, etc. He’s also an instructor at UCLA Extension Writers Program teaching an online course on ‘Writing A Spec Pilot!”. He’s a member of the WGA Education Committee. This is his first web series which reminds him of his days in film school! The good one.

After spending a colorful childhood in Europe and his young adult years in Boston, American born writer Matthew Goodman moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to pursue his lifelong passion for filmmaking. After several years of production work on movies such as James Cameron's “Titanic” and “Star Wars: Episode I”, his screenplay "Wet Work" was purchased and developed into the comedy feature “Whacked!”, starring Carmen Electra and Judge Reinhold.

He has Directed award winning comedy shorts, music videos and written projects for Zide/Perry and Robert Altman. Goodman is currently developing and co-producing comedy and genre projects for film and new media outlets.

Goodman studied marketing and advertising at Boston University and is a proud member of the Writer's Guild of America West
 

"Dr. Burke" is a fictional character, but Rebecca is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills. She has been quoted by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes Magazine, COSMO Magazine, Elle (France) Magazine and many others. In addition to "Psycho Babble," she is the psychotherapist on "Run's House" on MTV. She is a classically-trained actress who has worked at many regional theaters. TV credits include "Third Rock from the Sun" and "Chicago Hope."

She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her website is www.theIndustryTherapist.com. She insists ‘no actors have been hurt during the making of this web series’!

Graduate of Second City Conservatory. Besides Second City, Steve has written and performed in shows at The Comedy Central Stage, IO West, UCB, M-Bar, The Garage Comedy Show, The Comedy Cocktail Show, The Fake Gallery and The Comedy Store. He also performs at various comedy festivals with the group Stephen/Scott (www.stephenscottshow.com).

 With Sketch Armstrong (www.sketcharmstrong.com), he produced and starred in the short, “Insight Into the Enemy”, which was selected for the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and the Montreal Comedy Festival, where it was selected for "Best Of Fest" screening. It was also included as part of The HBO Comedy Festival Best Shorts screening at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood. He has several theater credits and has appeared in numerous commercials and films.

Scott MacDonell is a Second City trained improvisor and comedian. After one decent review in a small Chicago newspaper, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue mild fame and a small fortune. Not papparazi fame, but the "oh, Mr. MacDonell, we would never dream of charging you for your donuts" fame.

He's been fortunate enough to star in several award winning small independent films, such as Puddle Jumper, The Chosen One, and Birds Die. Commercials also help pay the bills.

When not in front of the camera, Scott performs at sketch and comedy festivals around the US in the Stephen/Scott Show with Steve Brewster. Information can be found at www.stephenscottshow.com.

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Charles Horn is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer with credits including Robot Chicken, Robot Chicken: Star Wars, and freelance for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Charles Horn's recently published educational comedy book "The Laugh Out Loud Guide - Ace the SAT Exam without Boring Yourself to Sleep!" is a run away best-seller. Charles is also the brains behind another Strike TV series "Sketch Toons."  www.charles-horn.com.

Jim Staahl began his professional career at Chicago’s famous Second City theater (Cast members included John Belushi, Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Joe Flaherty, David Rasche and Betty Thomas). Jim parlayed his comedy improvising skills into a dual career of writing and acting. After becoming a member of Hollywood’s Comedy Store Players (with fellow members: Robin Williams, Martin Short, Cheri Eichen, Will Aldis and Taylor Negron), Jim joined the cast of “Mork and Mindy.” (For which he also has a writing credit.)

After appearances on numerous sitcoms, Jim starred in his own variety/music series -- “Laugh Trax,” that blended top box office rock groups with comedy sketches and featured Howie Mandel and Gail Matthias, which he co-wrote. After this turn of sketch/improv Jim returned to sitcoms on CBS’s “Goodnight Beantown,” starring Bill Bixby and Mariette Hartley. As well as writing for an assortment of sketch/variety shows Jim also appeared in many shows for which he was also a writer including: Steve Martin’s “Twilight Theater,” “I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood” and Howie Mandel’s summer replacement series, “Howie.” Jim has appeared in several features including: “Max Dugan Returns”, “Night Shift” and “Spies Like Us.” After being a series regular on “Normal Life” which starred Dweezil and Moon Zappa, Jim returned to writing and co-created “Bobby’s World” starring Howie Mandel, which ran on FOX for eight years and garnered two Emmy Award Nominations. Jim's feature writing credits include "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Here Come The Munsters." Jim was a series regular on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the year it won the Golden Globe Award for best comedy series. And this year you might have caught Jim’s appearance on “King of Queens.”
 

Chris Valenti has studied with Robert Carnegie and Jeff Goldblum at Playhouse West for over eight years and has performed many plays in their repertory company. He recently produced and starred in the independent feature comedy he wrote, Sensitive Johnson, a feature length romantic comedy about a tenderhearted musician with unfortunate dysfunctional romantic timing, which won a number of awards at many film festivals.

This multi-faceted artist also writes and performs music and stand up comedy. As a musician he has completed 4 albums and has opened for many well known acts. As a Stand Up comic he performs regularly at The Comedy Store and The Improv, among others.

He’s been in several features including the independent features such as It Burns When I Laugh, Trapped, and St. Patrick’s Day (w/ Piper Laurie). He will soon be seen in New Line’s upcoming Zac Effron comedy “17”.

Kasey Wilson is a triple threat, plying her hand in writing, acting, and stand-up. A former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company, Kasey is currently basking in the glory of having her play "Marked For Love" win a big playwright competition. Thank you theatre degree!

“Psycho Babble’s” Creator-Producer-Director-Editor is a veteran television writer-producer – on everything from Hill Street Blues to action-adventure series like Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, Relic Hunter, Friday the 13th: The Series, etc. He’s also an instructor at UCLA Extension Writers Program teaching an online course on ‘Writing A Spec Pilot!”. He’s a member of the WGA Education Committee. This is his first web series which reminds him of his days in film school! The good one.

After spending a colorful childhood in Europe and his young adult years in Boston, American born writer Matthew Goodman moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to pursue his lifelong passion for filmmaking. After several years of production work on movies such as James Cameron's “Titanic” and “Star Wars: Episode I”, his screenplay "Wet Work" was purchased and developed into the comedy feature “Whacked!”, starring Carmen Electra and Judge Reinhold.

He has Directed award winning comedy shorts, music videos and written projects for Zide/Perry and Robert Altman. Goodman is currently developing and co-producing comedy and genre projects for film and new media outlets.

Goodman studied marketing and advertising at Boston University and is a proud member of the Writer's Guild of America West
 

"Dr. Burke" is a fictional character, but Rebecca is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills. She has been quoted by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes Magazine, COSMO Magazine, Elle (France) Magazine and many others. In addition to "Psycho Babble," she is the psychotherapist on "Run's House" on MTV. She is a classically-trained actress who has worked at many regional theaters. TV credits include "Third Rock from the Sun" and "Chicago Hope."

She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her website is www.theIndustryTherapist.com. She insists ‘no actors have been hurt during the making of this web series’!

Graduate of Second City Conservatory. Besides Second City, Steve has written and performed in shows at The Comedy Central Stage, IO West, UCB, M-Bar, The Garage Comedy Show, The Comedy Cocktail Show, The Fake Gallery and The Comedy Store. He also performs at various comedy festivals with the group Stephen/Scott (www.stephenscottshow.com).

 With Sketch Armstrong (www.sketcharmstrong.com), he produced and starred in the short, “Insight Into the Enemy”, which was selected for the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and the Montreal Comedy Festival, where it was selected for "Best Of Fest" screening. It was also included as part of The HBO Comedy Festival Best Shorts screening at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood. He has several theater credits and has appeared in numerous commercials and films.

Scott MacDonell is a Second City trained improvisor and comedian. After one decent review in a small Chicago newspaper, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue mild fame and a small fortune. Not papparazi fame, but the "oh, Mr. MacDonell, we would never dream of charging you for your donuts" fame.

He's been fortunate enough to star in several award winning small independent films, such as Puddle Jumper, The Chosen One, and Birds Die. Commercials also help pay the bills.

When not in front of the camera, Scott performs at sketch and comedy festivals around the US in the Stephen/Scott Show with Steve Brewster. Information can be found at www.stephenscottshow.com.

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Charles Horn is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer with credits including Robot Chicken, Robot Chicken: Star Wars, and freelance for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Charles Horn's recently published educational comedy book "The Laugh Out Loud Guide - Ace the SAT Exam without Boring Yourself to Sleep!" is a run away best-seller. Charles is also the brains behind another Strike TV series "Sketch Toons."  www.charles-horn.com.

Jim Staahl began his professional career at Chicago’s famous Second City theater (Cast members included John Belushi, Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Joe Flaherty, David Rasche and Betty Thomas). Jim parlayed his comedy improvising skills into a dual career of writing and acting. After becoming a member of Hollywood’s Comedy Store Players (with fellow members: Robin Williams, Martin Short, Cheri Eichen, Will Aldis and Taylor Negron), Jim joined the cast of “Mork and Mindy.” (For which he also has a writing credit.)

After appearances on numerous sitcoms, Jim starred in his own variety/music series -- “Laugh Trax,” that blended top box office rock groups with comedy sketches and featured Howie Mandel and Gail Matthias, which he co-wrote. After this turn of sketch/improv Jim returned to sitcoms on CBS’s “Goodnight Beantown,” starring Bill Bixby and Mariette Hartley. As well as writing for an assortment of sketch/variety shows Jim also appeared in many shows for which he was also a writer including: Steve Martin’s “Twilight Theater,” “I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood” and Howie Mandel’s summer replacement series, “Howie.” Jim has appeared in several features including: “Max Dugan Returns”, “Night Shift” and “Spies Like Us.” After being a series regular on “Normal Life” which starred Dweezil and Moon Zappa, Jim returned to writing and co-created “Bobby’s World” starring Howie Mandel, which ran on FOX for eight years and garnered two Emmy Award Nominations. Jim's feature writing credits include "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Here Come The Munsters." Jim was a series regular on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the year it won the Golden Globe Award for best comedy series. And this year you might have caught Jim’s appearance on “King of Queens.”
 

Chris Valenti has studied with Robert Carnegie and Jeff Goldblum at Playhouse West for over eight years and has performed many plays in their repertory company. He recently produced and starred in the independent feature comedy he wrote, Sensitive Johnson, a feature length romantic comedy about a tenderhearted musician with unfortunate dysfunctional romantic timing, which won a number of awards at many film festivals.

This multi-faceted artist also writes and performs music and stand up comedy. As a musician he has completed 4 albums and has opened for many well known acts. As a Stand Up comic he performs regularly at The Comedy Store and The Improv, among others.

He’s been in several features including the independent features such as It Burns When I Laugh, Trapped, and St. Patrick’s Day (w/ Piper Laurie). He will soon be seen in New Line’s upcoming Zac Effron comedy “17”.

Kasey Wilson is a triple threat, plying her hand in writing, acting, and stand-up. A former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company, Kasey is currently basking in the glory of having her play "Marked For Love" win a big playwright competition. Thank you theatre degree!

“Psycho Babble’s” Creator-Producer-Director-Editor is a veteran television writer-producer – on everything from Hill Street Blues to action-adventure series like Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, Relic Hunter, Friday the 13th: The Series, etc. He’s also an instructor at UCLA Extension Writers Program teaching an online course on ‘Writing A Spec Pilot!”. He’s a member of the WGA Education Committee. This is his first web series which reminds him of his days in film school! The good one.

After spending a colorful childhood in Europe and his young adult years in Boston, American born writer Matthew Goodman moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to pursue his lifelong passion for filmmaking. After several years of production work on movies such as James Cameron's “Titanic” and “Star Wars: Episode I”, his screenplay "Wet Work" was purchased and developed into the comedy feature “Whacked!”, starring Carmen Electra and Judge Reinhold.

He has Directed award winning comedy shorts, music videos and written projects for Zide/Perry and Robert Altman. Goodman is currently developing and co-producing comedy and genre projects for film and new media outlets.

Goodman studied marketing and advertising at Boston University and is a proud member of the Writer's Guild of America West
 

"Dr. Burke" is a fictional character, but Rebecca is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills. She has been quoted by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes Magazine, COSMO Magazine, Elle (France) Magazine and many others. In addition to "Psycho Babble," she is the psychotherapist on "Run's House" on MTV. She is a classically-trained actress who has worked at many regional theaters. TV credits include "Third Rock from the Sun" and "Chicago Hope."

She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her website is www.theIndustryTherapist.com. She insists ‘no actors have been hurt during the making of this web series’!

Graduate of Second City Conservatory. Besides Second City, Steve has written and performed in shows at The Comedy Central Stage, IO West, UCB, M-Bar, The Garage Comedy Show, The Comedy Cocktail Show, The Fake Gallery and The Comedy Store. He also performs at various comedy festivals with the group Stephen/Scott (www.stephenscottshow.com).

 With Sketch Armstrong (www.sketcharmstrong.com), he produced and starred in the short, “Insight Into the Enemy”, which was selected for the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and the Montreal Comedy Festival, where it was selected for "Best Of Fest" screening. It was also included as part of The HBO Comedy Festival Best Shorts screening at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood. He has several theater credits and has appeared in numerous commercials and films.

Scott MacDonell is a Second City trained improvisor and comedian. After one decent review in a small Chicago newspaper, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue mild fame and a small fortune. Not papparazi fame, but the "oh, Mr. MacDonell, we would never dream of charging you for your donuts" fame.

He's been fortunate enough to star in several award winning small independent films, such as Puddle Jumper, The Chosen One, and Birds Die. Commercials also help pay the bills.

When not in front of the camera, Scott performs at sketch and comedy festivals around the US in the Stephen/Scott Show with Steve Brewster. Information can be found at www.stephenscottshow.com.

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Kristen Cummins and Deidre Miller have entertained audiences doing stand-up at The Improv on Melrose, The Chicago Comedy Festival, and various clubs in Toronto and Vancouver. Deidre co-wrote a pilot for her sketch comedy group The Mock Notz, which was optioned by Showtime. They studied improvisation with the Groundlings, acting with Stefan Haves (Young Actors’ Space), stand-up with Judy Carter (Stand-Up Coach) and voice coaching from Jessica Gee. And formed their own production company. Wrestle Ruth Productions. .

In 2007, Norman Siderow (now of Creative Coalition) and Director Dave Cole teamed up with Wrestle Ruth to document Kristen and Deidre for a project entitled Troubled Ambition. The ladies hit the streets of Tijuana, Mexico to get a Tongue Patch sewn on their tongues- in hopes of losing some pounds! Things didn’t go as planned, like so many things in their lives, and that’s the beauty of Troubled Ambition!
 

Charles Horn is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer with credits including Robot Chicken, Robot Chicken: Star Wars, and freelance for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Charles Horn's recently published educational comedy book "The Laugh Out Loud Guide - Ace the SAT Exam without Boring Yourself to Sleep!" is a run away best-seller. Charles is also the brains behind another Strike TV series "Sketch Toons."  www.charles-horn.com.

Jim Staahl began his professional career at Chicago’s famous Second City theater (Cast members included John Belushi, Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Joe Flaherty, David Rasche and Betty Thomas). Jim parlayed his comedy improvising skills into a dual career of writing and acting. After becoming a member of Hollywood’s Comedy Store Players (with fellow members: Robin Williams, Martin Short, Cheri Eichen, Will Aldis and Taylor Negron), Jim joined the cast of “Mork and Mindy.” (For which he also has a writing credit.)

After appearances on numerous sitcoms, Jim starred in his own variety/music series -- “Laugh Trax,” that blended top box office rock groups with comedy sketches and featured Howie Mandel and Gail Matthias, which he co-wrote. After this turn of sketch/improv Jim returned to sitcoms on CBS’s “Goodnight Beantown,” starring Bill Bixby and Mariette Hartley. As well as writing for an assortment of sketch/variety shows Jim also appeared in many shows for which he was also a writer including: Steve Martin’s “Twilight Theater,” “I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood” and Howie Mandel’s summer replacement series, “Howie.” Jim has appeared in several features including: “Max Dugan Returns”, “Night Shift” and “Spies Like Us.” After being a series regular on “Normal Life” which starred Dweezil and Moon Zappa, Jim returned to writing and co-created “Bobby’s World” starring Howie Mandel, which ran on FOX for eight years and garnered two Emmy Award Nominations. Jim's feature writing credits include "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Here Come The Munsters." Jim was a series regular on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the year it won the Golden Globe Award for best comedy series. And this year you might have caught Jim’s appearance on “King of Queens.”
 

Chris Valenti has studied with Robert Carnegie and Jeff Goldblum at Playhouse West for over eight years and has performed many plays in their repertory company. He recently produced and starred in the independent feature comedy he wrote, Sensitive Johnson, a feature length romantic comedy about a tenderhearted musician with unfortunate dysfunctional romantic timing, which won a number of awards at many film festivals.

This multi-faceted artist also writes and performs music and stand up comedy. As a musician he has completed 4 albums and has opened for many well known acts. As a Stand Up comic he performs regularly at The Comedy Store and The Improv, among others.

He’s been in several features including the independent features such as It Burns When I Laugh, Trapped, and St. Patrick’s Day (w/ Piper Laurie). He will soon be seen in New Line’s upcoming Zac Effron comedy “17”.

Kasey Wilson is a triple threat, plying her hand in writing, acting, and stand-up. A former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company, Kasey is currently basking in the glory of having her play "Marked For Love" win a big playwright competition. Thank you theatre degree!