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Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 72 NorthEast Theatre Ensemble's Production of "The Seagull".Jon talks to NorthEast Theatre Ensemble's Janet Hurley Kimlicko and Sandy Boynton about their up coming Production off Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull".
2018-05-1325 min
Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 71 - Colin MochrieJon and Alex talk to Improv Legend Colin Mochrie about his journey through improv, his years doing "Woose Line...?, and his upcoming show with Brad Sherwood at Proctor's on May 11, 2018.
2018-04-3048 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 70 _ "Funnylicious" - Hon ChongJon does his first international improv interview with Hon Chong. The Founder, Artistic Director, Cast Member, and Head Instructor of Funnylicios. An English speaking Improv Troupe based in Bratislava in the Slovak Republic. Improv without borders!
2017-10-191h 11Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 69 - Becky GuileyJon talks to Becky about her history with improv, how to stay sane on a 6 month cruise ship improv job, and the power of a random Google search.
2017-09-1928 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 68 - Amanda MennetoJon and Peter talk to Amanda about how she discovered Improv, a spring break she spent in Texas, and a time she had to wear all white and serve tacos.
2017-09-0541 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 67 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 05/24/17Alex has a surprise visit from Jon's cousin Ron. They talk about a more primitive internet use down in Texas, Ron's dedication to his students, and the underground hobbies of meteorologist wannabes.
2017-05-2427 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 66 the "May The Fourth Be With You" EpisodeJon and Livia talk to returning guest Cherry Berkshire about her extra work on Episode IV "A New hope", they play "Ef em", marry or kill with a Star Wars twist, and read some steamy entries from Madame Berkshire's diary.
2017-05-0442 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 65 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 04/26/17Jon and Alex talk to Livia about her recent trip to the "Steven Universe", learn what a Chuck Chuck is, and discuss the monotone acting style of Brad Pitt.
2017-04-2627 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 64 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 04/13/17Jon and Livia have a fascinating chat with Madame Cherry Berkshire and her faithful companion Marmoset Marmoset Marmamarcoosant.
2017-04-1328 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 63 "What's going on at Mopco" 04/05/17Jon, Livia and Alex explore how sexy division can be, the many meanings of the word "nougat", and the power of Livia's portleneck sweater.
2017-04-0544 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 62 "What's going on at Mopco" 3/29/17Jon, Alex and Livia talk about the benefits of gummy melatonin, the fun things you can say in Slovak, and the new outfit FBI agents will be wearing soon.
2017-03-2954 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 61 "What's going on at Mopco" 3/23/17Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the use of Pandas as currency, the many useful charts that exist to help navigate Livia's world, and they try to list actors who are lip biting worthy.
2017-03-2350 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 60 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 03/15/2017Jon , Livia and Alex talk about the symptoms of "Airport Madness", the history of Earthlings fighting in the Martian Military, and the wisdom of naming your child "Bobbert".
2017-03-1529 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 59 "What's going on at Mopco" 02/22/2017Jon, Alex, Livia and special Guest Lily talk about how accents can give a different feel to phrase, what really goes on upstate in the Vermont at the Timberlakes, and the possibility that Livia is from an alternate universe.
2017-02-2255 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 58 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 02/15/16Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the correct way to address Lady Gaga, they revisit special mems from the 90's, and have a go at spontaneous impressions.
2017-02-1559 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 57 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 02/08/2017Jon, Livia talk about some very specific rights of passage of middle school kids everywhere, they here the story of one of the most elaborate Rube Goldberg Machines ever conceived, and consider alternate cooking techniques.
2017-02-0838 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 56 - Livia ArmstrongJon talks to Livia about how Improv found her, the benefit of having "Magical Friends", they explore her song Improv process, and they make up a song based on the word "Smell".
2017-02-0545 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 55 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 02/01/17Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the shows this week at the Mopco Theater. They experience all the joys of mozzarella sticks. And destroy several puns.
2017-02-0152 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 54 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 01/26/2017Jon, Livia and Alex talk about what's going on at the Mopco Theater this week. They have a visit from the studio audience and explore an origin theory about JT.
2017-01-2635 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 53 "What's Going On At Mopco?" 01/18/2017Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the goings on at the "Mopco Improv Theater" at 10 North Jay Street in Schenectady New York. They also send a special message to Kendle Beth.
2017-01-1816 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 52- Grand Opening Night at the The Mopco Improv TheaterThis is the recording of the opening night performance at out brand new performance space at 10 North Jay Street in Schenectady, New York. Recorded on October 29, 2016. A special 4 team Theater Sports competition. Some dreams do come true!
2017-01-091h 39Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 51 "The Italian Festival 2016 in front of the New Performance Space!"Jon hangs out with fellow company members in front of the new Mopco Theatre during the 2016 Italian Festival. Talks to passers by about the new performance space, and leans how to make Mop Corn!
2016-09-1026 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 50 "The New Performance Space!"Jon takes a walking tour with the Artistic Director of the Mop and Bucket Improv Company, Michael Burns, of the new Mopco Performance Space.
2016-06-0615 min
Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 49 "The Dog In The Manger"Jon talks to the cast of "The Dog in the Manger" directed by Mopco's Kendel Butterworth and Artistic Director of NorthEast Theater Ensemble Janet Hurley Kimlicko. A romantic comedy by playwright Lope de Vega.
2016-05-2313 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 48 The First Albany Improv Festival Info and Details!Jon Talks to Laci Lee about the First Albany Improv Festival in Albany New York to be held on April 23, 2016 at the Madison Theater in Albany.
2016-04-1620 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 47 Kevin ScholzJon and Amy talk to their pal Kevin about the benefits of Improv on ones life, they make some "interesting" word associations, and the sing a song about pain.
2016-03-131h 01Radio MopcoEpisode 46- A Mopco Christmas Podcast - Lord of the Ringpops !The 2015 Mopco Christmas Podcast!
2015-12-2424 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 45 Norm EickJon, John and Mark talk to Norm about his love of theater, they take some phone calls from some Radio Mopco listeners, and play an extended "Directors Cut" version of "The Word Game".
2015-09-1352 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 44 Dion FlynnMopco's Michael Burns has a conversation with " The Tonight Show's" Dion Flynn. They talk about Dion's one man show "The Only Brown Kid in the Trailer Park", his work on the "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", and the cultural significance of Billy Joel songs, and how history should remember them.
2015-08-2746 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 43 Spontaneous Broadway-"Don't Google Your Mom!"Mopco's Spontaneous Broadway show "Don't Google Your Mom!" recorded on June 12, 2015. Live and Fully Improvised!
2015-06-1250 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 42 Spontaneous Broadway "Enchanted Night"Part two of Mopco's Spontaneous Broadway show "Enchanted Night" recorded on May 15, 2015. Live and Fully Improvised!
2015-06-0644 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 41 Spontaneous Broadway Act I May 15, 2015This is Act One of a Spontaneous Broadway Performance recorded on May 15, 2015. Improvisers create "never before heard songs" from audience suggestions. At the end of the Act, the audience votes on which song gets the honor of being turned into a full musical. Live and fully improvised!
2015-05-1555 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 40 Kat Koppet #2Jon welcomes Kat Back to the Podcast. They talk about the source of Creativity, they try to define Courage, and they discuss the unique sensibility that women bring to improv.
2015-04-191h 07Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 38 Broom and Vac CompanyJon talks to the kids in the Middle School Improv team "The Broom and Vacuum Company". They sing a bunch of songs and set the world record for the "Word Game".
2015-03-081h 09Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 39That's So RandomJon talks to the High School Improv group "That's So Random". Games are played and songs are sung!
2015-03-081h 08Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 37 Laci L. LeeJon talks with Laci about the time Impov found her in Maine, their mutual Chicago connection and they sing a song about Love.
2015-01-2540 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 36 - A Mopco Christmas PodcastThe Second Annual Radio Mopco Christmas Podcast !
2014-12-2325 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 35 Sam GornsteinJon and John talk to Sam about his days a an intern with Mopco, Sam looks at the differences between Stand Up and Improv, Alf Pacino talks about the importance of names, and the boys make up a Christmas song.
2014-12-0655 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 34 Matthew RogersJon, John and Amy talk to Matthew about how he found Mopco, they play two word games, and have a visit from Alf Pacino.
2014-11-021h 05Radio MopcoRadio Mopo Episode 33 First Anniversary PodcastJon and John celebrate the first year of Radio Mopco with a room full of Mopco company members. They play the worlds largest word game, Michael and Alex write a touching letter to each other, and they have an in person visit from Mikey!
2014-09-3053 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Epiisode 32 Britany GlennJon, John and Alex talk to Britany about some of her favorite stage roles, they experiment with accents and sing songs about Michael Jordan and "Saved by the bell".
2014-09-141h 13Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Epiisode 31 Kendle ButterworthJon, John and Peter talk to Kendle about her love for classical theater, sing a song about a Sundial and we discuss the advantages of the "Man Purse".
2014-08-2449 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 30 Adam O'ConnorJon and John talk to Adam about how he found Mopco, they sing a song about the "Constitution", and they come up with some ideas for great band names.
2014-07-1355 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 29 Spontaneous Broadway RehearsalThis is a "Spontaneous Broadway" rehearsal in preparation for our performances at the Adirondack Theater Festival.
2014-06-222h 29Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 28 Improv Jam May 31 2014Jon and John host the Mop and Bucket Company's monthly Improv Jam. Hear stories and songs made up on the spot. People from all over the Capital District came to watch, play and laugh.
2014-05-311h 06Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 27 Alf PacinoAlf Pacino, Alf Pacino, Alf Pacino! Long Form Improv at it's best!
2014-05-2723 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 26 Jackie LorenzJon and John talk to Jackie about how Improv found her, sing a song inspired by NASA, and do a few dramatic readings from the Guiness Book of World records.
2014-05-1845 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 25 Jon, John and AmyJon, John and Amy talk about movies that they haven't seen, rap about bubbles, and tease the arrival of the soon to debut lmprov team, Alfpacino!
2014-05-041h 15Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 24 Matthew BromJon and John talk to Mathew about the rewards of teaching Improv, Mathew's adventures in Africa, and sing about the virtues of a proper flush.
2014-04-2747 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 23 Jon, John and AlexJon, John and Alex talk about Viking History, sing several songs and get in trouble with the Pod Cast Censor.
2014-04-201h 10Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 22 Mary DarcyJon and John talk to Mary about her interview with Stephen Sondheim, the freedom that improv gives an improv performer, ways to deal with those sneaky improv fear demons and they sing a song about a roadhouse.
2014-03-231h 03Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 21 Andrew WagnerJon and John talk to Andrew about how to find a character, his journey through the Chicago Improv scene, and sing a song with Chord Bot.
2014-03-0949 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 20 Christa Kimlicko Jones and Judson JonesJon talks to his sister Christa and her husband Judd about how to find a character, the common traits between improv and scripted performance, and they sing a song about how wonderful pizza can be.
2014-03-0155 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 19 Mark MerittJon, Amy and Alex talk to Mark about his path to Mopco, they discuss their shared joy of storytelling with music, they sing two songs with live accompaniment, and play one of the many songs Mark has written.
2014-02-061h 07Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 18 Michael RockJon and Kat talk to Michael about the improv influences of Mr. Michael Gellman, the importance of delighting your improv partner and making them look good, and those magical moments when improvisers read each others minds.
2014-01-2536 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 17 Kristine LeydenJon talks to Kristine about how her quest for a theatrical outlet led to Mopco, they sing a song about singing songs, and Kristine tells a colorful story from her nursing days
2014-01-1245 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 16 Spontaneous Broadway December 6, 2013 Part 2Check out part two of the Spontaneous Broadway fully improvised musical production of the winning show "Try and Sleep!" Enjoy...we sure did!
2014-01-0138 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 15 - A Mopco Christmas PodcastA very special Mopco Christmas Podcast.
2013-12-2326 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 14 Spontaneous Broadway December 6, 2013 Part 1Act One of the Spontaneous Broadway performance from December 6, 2013. Remember, this is all improvised on the spot!
2013-12-1854 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 13 Alex TimmisJon and Amy talk to Alex about how cartoons have influenced his sense of humor, they find the long sought after link between the words coffee and sauce, and how much Alex is still very angry about Star Wars: The Phantom Menace!
2013-12-081h 24Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 12 Jon KimlickoJohn, Kat, Amy, Michael and Jon's wife Janet have a conversation with Jon about what Impvov means to him, how his winding journey through stand-up led him to improv , and he plays a couple of his songs plus a song from his Second City Conservatory days.
2013-11-241h 07Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 11 Cindy CampbellJon and John talk to Cindy about how she discovered Improv and she tells a few stories about when she was a wedding singer.
2013-11-171h 00Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 10 Justin K. RiversJon talks to Justin about his quest for the mystery of an improv scene, his time interning for the Jim Henson Company, and the importance of swearing.
2013-11-1059 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 9 Spontaneous Broadway November 1, 2013Listen to The Mop and Bucket Company's season opener of "Spontaneous Broadway". A completely Improvised Musical !
2013-11-011h 10Radio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 8 Spontaneous Broadway with Kat & MichaelJon talks to Kat and Michael about the development and history of Spontaneous Broadway, they explore what makes the Spontaneous Broadway format special, and have a visit from the one and only Mr. Mick Treadwell.
2013-10-2728 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 7 Heather JakemanJon talks to Heather about the connections between Improv and music, talk abourt song writing, and listen to the World Premier of Heather's song "My Reason Why".
2013-10-2059 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 6 Alexander SternJon and John ask Alexander about his path to Improv, Talk a little Star Wars Family Guy, and sing a song about a garbage man.
2013-10-1355 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 5 Peter DelocisJon and John talk to Peter about how he got into Improv and when he joined Mopco, Listen to a song by Aunt Granny, and take a call from Mikey.
2013-10-0646 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 4 John BriggsJon and Amy talk to John about SNL and Comic influences, make up a song about not doing pot, and discuss the value of silence.
2013-09-2959 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 3 Amy TierneyJon and John talk to Amy about how she got into improv, they deconstruct an improv song, and take some calls.
2013-09-2246 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 2 Michael BurnsJon and John talk to Michael about Mopco History, different approaches to an improv scene and the best way to keep Cinnamon from eating your face!
2013-09-1537 minRadio MopcoRadio Mopco Episode 1 Kat KoppettJon talk's to Kat about Improvisation, Life and how Improv will save the world.
2013-09-0841 min