James Heaney

James Heaney is a comedian, improviser, actor, musician, and teacher. He is a member of the Alchemy This core cast and has appeared in more episodes than any other cast member. Sometimes known as "The real James Heaney" or simply "The Hean", Kevin Pollak would often ask if he could call James by an absurd nickname while introducing him eliciting an awkward response from James as a running gag in many of the earlier episodes. Heaney is a former content creator for the GameFront YouTube channel who made series such as "James vs Games", "The Minecraft Show", and "Honest Game Trailers". In addition to Alchemy This, James performs improv as a member of Bear Supply and Mission IMPROVable.

Improv Style
Heaney's improv style is often absurd and over-the-top with many of his characters helping to drive the comedy of the scene through their cowardice or excessive emotionality. He is known for accidentally moving the scenes in absurd and humorous directions by fumbling on or mispronouncing words, misremembering things, and sometimes misinterpreting the motives of others.