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Old BloodVile Business: The Murder of Duchess Praslin, Part IIIn Part II of the murder that sparked a revolution, the Chamber of Peers investigates Duke Praslin for his wife’s brutal slaying.Sources:“ASSASSINAT DE MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE PRASLIN.” L’Ami de la religion, vol. 134. Paris. 1847.Eubule-Evans, A. “Letter to the Editor.” The Spectator, No. 3,396. 29 July, 1893. P. 16Greville, William Henry. Henry Greville’s Diary (London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1883).Gronek, Oceane. “Small family murder at the Duke of Choiseul’s.” Chateau Blandy. https://www.chateau-blandy.fr/en/node/303Loomis, Stanley. A Crime of Passion (New York: J...2025-03-2451 min
Old BloodVile Business: The Murder of Duchess Praslin, Part IIn 1847, servants of Paris’s Hotel Sebastiani rushed to help Duchess Praslin after hearing her screams. This is part one of the murder that sparked a revolution. Sources:“ASSASSINAT DE MADAME LA DUCHESSE DE PRASLIN.” L’Ami de la religion, vol. 134. Paris. 1847.Eubule-Evans, A. “Letter to the Editor.” The Spectator, No. 3,396. 29 July, 1893. P. 16Greville, William Henry. Henry Greville’s Diary (London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1883).Gronek, Oceane. “Small family murder at the Duke of Choiseul’s.” Chateau Blandy. https://www.chateau-blandy.fr/en/node/303Loomis, Stanley. A...2025-03-1054 min
RECONSIDER with Bill HartmanReconsider... Bill's Model (Part 2) with Bill Hartman | Episode #18This episode is a continuation of the previous discussion of Bill Hartman’s model of health and performance. There are a lot of voices out there trying to parrot what Bill is saying, but a lot of understanding is lost in translation. This episode is part 2 in a two part series trying to break down some of the fundamentals of the model. LIKE the podcast to help other see itSHARE it with anyone who you know is stuck in the land of fitness confusionJOIN Bill’s Training Program RECON:Learn more at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill abou...2023-08-2751 min
RECONSIDER with Bill HartmanReconsider... Bill's Model (Part 2) with Bill Hartman | Episode 18#This episode is a continuation of the previous discussion of Bill Hartman’s model of health and performance. There are a lot of voices out there trying to parrot what Bill is saying, but a lot of understanding is lost in translation. This episode is part 2 in a two part series trying to break down some of the fundamentals of the model. #fitness #mentalmodels #progress #health #success LIKE the podcast to help other see it COMMENT on YT with any questions you might have and let’s start a discussion SHARE it with a...2023-08-2751 min
Happy Market Research PodcastIssue 3 – Happy MRx Podcast NewsletterPersonal Log
CBS All Access launched Picard this week! I realize some of you may not be Treky’s … but stay with me. Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart at age 79) is an old man long retired. So, why him vs. some young actor to carry the franchise forward?
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But, my connection with the character, Captain Picard, goes deeper than age. The writers of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” did an amazing job of creating a model leader. Here are some tips I picked up after binge-watching the show the last four...2020-01-2410 min
Improv Town Podcast19: Brian James O'Connell Talks Position PlayIn this episode I talk with Brian James O'Connell of the Pack Theater and Camp Improv Utopia all about Position Play. If you've never heard of position play, then you're in for a real treat.2019-03-281h 09
Improv Town Podcast18: Frederic Barbusci Talks About the French-Canadian Improv SceneIn this episode I talk with Frederic Barbusci all about the French-Canadian improv scene2019-03-0445 min
Improv Town PodcastBruce Springsteen Listens to Improv TownBruce Springsteen loves Improv Town. And America.
Thanks to Stuart Moses of the Improv London podcast for getting us in touch with the boss. Check out his podcast for more great conversations about improv.2019-01-1500 min
Improv Town Podcast17: Ben Remeaka and Doug Moe Talk Improv in 2018 Plus Improv Tips!In this episode of Improv Town I talk to longtime UCB teachers and performers Ben Remeaka and Doug Moe. Ben is a longtime member of UCB weekend time Airwolf and Doug is the co-author or the NYT bestseller "How to not get shot and other advice from white people" with D.L. Hughley.
Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you're listening.2018-12-071h 22
Improv Town Podcast16: Crisis: An Improvised Comic Book!When justice calls, 3 mild-mannered men become improv team CRISIS and create the origin story of a made-up superhero in the form of reading a comic book.
CRISIS: AN IMPROVISED COMIC BOOK is a unique fusion of variety show and pulp superhero story, with all of the strengths of both mediums but none of their weaknesses. And remember, all that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do not see this show.
Ever since that fateful night when Matt Kerstetter, Kevin Tully, and Mark X Guinn witnessed the murder of all of their parents at once in...2018-10-3149 min
Improv Town Podcast15: Will Luera Teaches Me New Edits! Plus Free-form/Boston/Big Bang Style ImprovIn this episode I interview Will Luera. Will Luera is the former artistic director of Improv Boston, where he created the “Free Form” improv style, also known as Boston or Big Bang style improv, which is known for its fast yet seamless transitions between scenes.
Will is now the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, which is a 5-stage theater in Sarasota that also does scripted work. Among other things, Will is also the Director of Big Bang Improv, Artistic Director of the Pilsen Improv Festival, Artistic Associate of the Chicago Improv Festival, Artistic Advisor to the Women in Come...2018-09-1950 min
Improv Town Podcast14: Jim Foley Talks about Genre Work (Short and Long Form) Plus a Sci-Fi SceneJim Foley is a veteran member of the Bit Players, Rhode Island’s most award-winning comedy troupe. The plan was to talk about genre and compare genre work across short-form and long-form but as that “sound check” suggests, we spend a lot of time just geeking out about what we love about improv. Don’t worry though, eventually we do get around to talking about both short and long-form genre work and after a few afternoon drinks we even do a ridiculous sci-fi scene for y’all at the end.
As always, if you like this podcast, please rate and review us...2018-07-291h 32
Improv Town Podcast13: Joe Bill Talks About The Different Improv Schools of ThoughtThis episode’s interview is with the legendary Joe Bill. Joe is one of the co-founders of the Annoyance Theater, and is one half of the award-winning improv duo Bassprov, along with Mark Sutton. Joe talks about studying with Del Close and how Annoyance Theater got started. We also talk about the various schools of improv thought and his feelings on Chicago vs. Johnstonian Improv (Impro), plus lots of other great improv tips.2018-06-191h 14
Improv Town Podcast12: Chris Simpson Talks About Doing Johnstonian Improv at a Scripted TheaterIt’s season 2 of Improv Town and we are back at the Ocean State Improv Festival! In this episode I interview Christopher Simpson. In addition to running the fest, Chris is the artistic director of the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield RI, a theater that does both scripted and non-scripted work. We talk about how his theater started doing improv, why he thinks Johnstonian improv (impro) is the best fit for them and their community, and tons of other fun stuff. As always, if you enjoy this podcast please rate and review us wherever you listen.2018-06-071h 25
Improv Town Podcast11: Justin Wilder Talks About Revisiting the BasicsIn this episode I talk with Justin Wilder about the importance of being a lifetime learner of improv and why he thinks that even veteran improvisers can improve their game by revisiting the improv basics.
You might know Justin from his starring role in the trailer of everybody’s favorite Andy Samberg movie Celeste and Jesse Forever, or from his titular role in the yet unannounced but totally (absolutely, definitely) happening Wes Anderson movie, The Omniscient Owl. Or maybe you know him as the un-sung, un-credited, and off-screen hero of literally every Judd Apatow movie – after all, as you will lear...2018-04-281h 02
The Bit Players Podcast Network#NavyKevinRyan "Hans" Murtha, a.k.a. Navy Kevin, joins Jarrod, Jim, and Clayon to celebrate his acceptance into film school. We talk about New Roseanne vs. Old Roseanne and the dreaded Low-T, and Clayon and Jarrod purposely annoy Jim by refusing to not talk about Wrestlemania.
And it takes some time, but we actually talk about improv too.
The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. BYOB. Tickets available at https://www.bitplayers.net/
Clayton Michaud hosts a podcast called Improv Town where he talks to great improvisers and it's...2018-04-101h 24
Improv Town Podcast10: Opening Your Own Improv Theater with Kate Teichman and Casey CalderisoKate Teichman and Casey Calderiso are the co-founders of Wagehouse, an improv comedy theater in Pawtucket, RI. In this episode we talk all about opening your own improv theater!2018-04-031h 14
Improv Town PodcastMinisode 1: Kate and Casey Talk About Doing 2 Person ImprovDuring my interview with Kate Teichman and Casey Calderiso about about starting their own improv theater, we went off on a bit of a tangent about doing 2 person improv. Here it is!2018-03-3127 min
Improv Town Podcast9: Mike Amaral Talks About Scene Types and Position PlayIn this episode I talk with Mike Amaral of the Providence Improv Guild. We talk a lot about position play, which is the idea that there are four basic scene types (straight/absurd, character, realistic, alternate reality) each with its own broad game construct, and that if you know what type of scene you're in, then it makes it easier to play.
Here are my notes on position play!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kvdvw4b6cygzhmh/Position%20Play%20and%20the%20Deconstruction.pdf?dl=02018-03-301h 01
Improv Town Podcast8: Tim Thibodeau Talks Improv Forms (Tim part 2)In part 2 of my conversation with Tim Thibodeau we go inside baseball, talking at length about Improv Forms. We talk Harold, openings, getting suggestions, creating your own forms, engaging the audience, and lots more! You might know Tim as a member of Improv Jones, Providence's longest running improv troupe or as the director of the Providence Improv Fest.2018-02-131h 10
Improv Town Podcast7: I Talk About Improvising a Full-Length Murder MysteryHave you ever wanted to put on a full-length improvised murder mystery but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I share everything you need to know to create a high-quality full-length improvised murder mystery show from scratch. FYI, unlike previous episode, this one is just me talking.2018-02-0853 min
Improv Town Podcast6: David Razowsky On Breaking The RulesCome be a fly on the wall for my awesome conversation with David Razowsky. Before going on to become Artistic Director of Second City Hollywood, Dave studied with Del Close and has collaborated with so many improv and comedy legends that I don't have the space to list them. He is also the host of the fantastic ADD Comedy podcast, which I highly recommend. Dave likes to refer to his improv theories as "subversive" and in this interview we talk all about his unique outlook on concepts like "yes and", asking questions, taking suggestions, exposition, and tons more. (Spoiler alert...2018-02-021h 06
Improv Town Podcast5: Tim Mahoney Talks About Teaching Improv 101In this episode, veteran teacher Tim Mahoney talks about teaching improv to non-improvisers, i.e. teaching Improv 101. In this episode, it's not about teaching people how to make better choices, it's about teaching newbies how to get comfortable simply making choices.2018-01-231h 22
Improv Town Podcast4: Tim Thibodeau Talks About Running an Improv Fest (Tim part 1)In this episode, Tim Thibodeau talks everything you need to know about running an Improv Fest! You might know Tim as a member of Improv Jones, Providence's longest running improv troupe or as the director of the Providence Improv Fest. I interviewed Tim on Fests and Forms and the conversation ended up going on for 2 hours, so I've broken this interview into 2 parts. This is part 1, and part 2 will be all about improv forms!2017-11-1055 min
Improv Town Podcast3: Mark Meritt Talks Musical ImprovIn today’s episode I interview Mark Meritt, Musical Director at The Mopco Improv Theatre in Schenectady, New York.
We talk about all things musical improv, from short form musical improv to long form narrative musical improv and transitioning from short to long form musical improv. We talk about different musical forms, what to do if you don’t have an accompanist, and for musicians, how you can train to become an improv accompanist.
As always, if you like this episode, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.2017-10-0359 min
Improv Town Podcast2: Kaisa Kokko-Palmer Talks About Why Silence is GoldenWelcome to Improv Town, the podcast where I interview my favorite improvisers from Rhode Island and a far about an improv topic I think they’re great at.
Today’s episode is an interview I got to do with Finish improviser Kaisa Kokko while she was in Rhode Island teaching and performing at the Ocean State Improv Festival.
Kaisa Kokko is an improviser, director and communication skills instructor from Finland. She’s studied music, special education, and has masters in Education. Kaisa has studied improv at iO Chicago, Unexpected Productions in Seattle, as well as under a bunch of other great...2017-09-0655 min
Improv Town Podcast1: PGraph Talks About Narrative ImprovIn this inaugural episode I interview Parellelogramophonograph, aka PGraph, about Narrative Improv, and how they are able to create such rich stories on the spot, night after night. PGraph wrote the book on narrative Improv. Literally. “Do It Now”, their collection of essays on narrative improv, is available at PGraph.com2017-07-181h 19