Join us for an engaging episode as we delve into the backgrounds, uproarious stories, and distinctive viewpoints of the Tugboat Improv Troupe. This week, local comedians Dylan Grayson, Matt Stein, Tess Eddington, and Michele DiCio sit down with Julia Reed Nichols to unravel the intricacies of improv and stand-up comedy. They share personal anecdotes, family tales, and their reflections on the significance of authenticity and collaboration in the comedic world.

We’re also thrilled to welcome Meredith Dietz, a NYC-based stand-up, writer, and improv performer. Meredith brings her insights into the world of comedy, discussing her approach to writing, the art of handling dark material, and the dynamic energy of live audiences. She provides a glimpse into the NYC comedy scene, her writing career, and her excitement about her upcoming visit to Bend –  If like smart comedy, you’ll love Meredith!

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August 12, 2026

<h1>LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Meredith Dietz 🎧</h1> <p class="byline">by The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon <br />August 12, 2026</p> <p>Join us for an engaging episode as we delve into the backgrounds, uproarious stories, and distinctive viewpoints of the Tugboat Improv Troupe. This week, local comedians&nbsp;<strong>Dylan Grayson</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Matt Stein</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Tess Eddington</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Michele DiCio</strong>&nbsp;sit down with&nbsp;<strong>Julia Reed Nichols</strong>&nbsp;to unravel the intricacies of improv and stand-up comedy. They share personal anecdotes, family tales, and their reflections on the significance of authenticity and collaboration in the comedic world.</p> <p>We’re also thrilled to welcome&nbsp;<strong>Meredith Dietz</strong>, a NYC-based stand-up, writer, and improv performer. Meredith brings her insights into the world of comedy, discussing her approach to writing, the art of handling dark material, and the dynamic energy of live audiences. She provides a glimpse into the NYC comedy scene, her writing career, and her excitement about her upcoming visit to Bend -&nbsp; If like smart comedy, you’ll love Meredith!</p> <p>LISTEN NOW:</p> <div id="buzzsprout-small-player-tags-meredeith"></div> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.bendsource.com/video-and-podcasts/podcasts/nighttime-benders/listen-nighttime-benders-meredith-dietz-%f0%9f%8e%a7/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.bendsource.com&quot;&gt;The Source - Bend, Oregon&lt;/a&gt; and is republished here under a &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/&quot;&gt;Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i0.wp.com/www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-Untitled-design-4.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;amp;ssl=1&quot; style=&quot;width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;&quot;&gt;</p> &lt;img id=&quot;republication-tracker-tool-source&quot; src=&quot;https://www.bendsource.com/?republication-pixel=true&amp;post=95372&quot; style=&quot;width:1px;height:1px;&quot;&gt;&lt;script&gt; PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: &quot;https://www.bendsource.com/video-and-podcasts/podcasts/nighttime-benders/listen-nighttime-benders-meredith-dietz-%f0%9f%8e%a7/&quot;, urlref: window.location.href }); } } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script id=&quot;parsely-cfg&quot; src=&quot;//cdn.parsely.com/keys/bendsource.com/p.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

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