Shows
Improv AutopsyJoe Whyte Part 1Part one of my interview with 3d modeler, voice and film actor, and improviser Joe Whyte. Find/enjoy Joe here:His Podcast: https://crimsonheadelder.podbean.comSome performances: https://youtu.be/OPLedKmJLg0https://youtu.be/6eCqevSNeNEhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjlaf08lC_U&pp=ygUZU3RlYW15IG1vbmRheSBpbXByb210b25lcw%3D%3DContact Stephen:improvbrain@gmail.comhttps://improvbrain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-08-1255 min
Improv AutopsyMegan Whyte Soule Part 2Part 2 of my interview with SAK legend Megan Whyte Soule where we talk about Comedy Warehouse, her experience dealing with sexism in improv, and Megan answers my proustian questionnaire.Contact Stephen:https://improvbrain.comimprovbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-08-0556 min
Improv AutopsyMegan Whyte Soule Part 1Part one of my interview with SAK legend Megan Whyte Soule.Contact Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-291h 02
Improv AutopsyKelli McBrideAn interview with Kelli McBride, owner of Lark Comedy Institute in South Bend Indiana and former Chicago improviser. More about Kelli:https://www.facebook.com/kelli.mcbridehttps://www.thelarkcomedyinstitute.com/To contact Stephen:improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-221h 19
Improv AutopsyMike GeraghtyIn this episode I interview the legendary Mike Geraghty of Dumb John, Big Spoon, Heraldo, Big Rig, etc. Mike is a veteran performer in Chicago and an asset to whatever team he's on. Give a listen.More about Mike:https://www.officialmikegeraghty.com/Follow Dumb John on insta: @dumbjohn or https://www.instagram.com/dumbjohn/More about Stephen:https://www.improvbrain.comBonus Material available on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted...2025-07-151h 17
Improv AutopsyRob Ward Part 2Part two of my interview with Rob Ward. Rob is an improv show host as well as an improvisor and director and divisor of shows.You can find Rob here:https://www.facebook.com/robgonemildhttps://www.instagram.com/p.sparklelive/Find Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0841 min
Improv AutopsyRob Ward Part 1Part one of my interview with Rob Ward. Rob is an improv show host as well as an improvisor and director and divisor of shows. You can find Rob here: https://www.facebook.com/robgonemildhttps://www.instagram.com/p.sparklelive/Find Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0153 min
Improv AutopsyKelsey VanVoorstMy interview with Kelsey VanVoorst. You can find some of Kelsey's projects at these locations:https://www.indyshakes.com/https://cszindianapolis.com/https://www.facebook.com/Ladybitsimprov/https://www.instagram.com/btcimprov/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550511857638https://defiancecomedy.com/https://www.redcurbcomedy.com/You can find more information about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/contact him at improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-241h 18
Improv AutopsyDave Russell Part 2Part 2 of my interview with Dave Russell, an early addition to SAK and one of the founders of the Theatre. More about Dave:https://www.sakcomedylab.com/http://www.thequantumvision.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://improvmill.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1745 min
Improv AutopsyDave Russell Part 1Part 1 of my interview with Dave Russell, an early addition to SAK and one of the founders of the Theatre. More about Dave:https://www.sakcomedylab.com/http://www.thequantumvision.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://improvmill.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-101h 03
Improv AutopsyBob Kodzis Part 2The second part of my interview with creative superstar Bob Kodzis. Discover a little more about Bob on his website or go and see him hosting at SAK Comedy Lab.https://www.flightofideas.net/https://www.sakcomedylab.com/https://www.facebook.com/sakcomedylabYou can check out more about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.improvmill.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564417874236https://gutinstinctimprov.com/https://www.facebook.com...2025-06-0350 min
Improv AutopsyBob Kodzis Part 1The first part of my interview with creative superstar Bob Kodzis. Discover a little more about Bob on his website or go and see him hosting at SAK Comedy Lab.https://www.flightofideas.net/https://www.sakcomedylab.com/https://www.facebook.com/sakcomedylabYou can check out more about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.improvmill.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564417874236https://gutinstinctimprov.com/https://www.facebook.com...2025-05-2756 min
Improv AutopsyJanine PhanMy interview with Janine Phan, improviser and stand up comedian currently living in Chicago with roots in Tampa Bay.https://www.facebook.com/LabiaMajoraImprov/https://www.facebook.com/gotjokesimprovhttps://www.facebook.com/JanineSweetUsernameBro/Info on Stephen:improvbrain.comimprovbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2057 min
Improv AutopsyDr. David Charles 2Part two of my interview with the Improv Dr. himself, David Charles.More about David:https://improvdr.comhttps://www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5850David's Book - https://improvdr.com/2023/10/23/the-improv-dictionary/More About Stephen:https://improvbrain.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-131h 05
Improv AutopsyDr. David Charles 1Part one of my interview with the Improv Dr. himself, David Charles.More about David:https://improvdr.comhttps://www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5850David's Book - https://improvdr.com/2023/10/23/the-improv-dictionary/More About Stephen:https://improvbrain.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-061h 15
Improv AutopsyCrystal Haralambou 2Part two of my interview with Crystal Haralambou.More about Crystal:https://improvxchange.com/Dear Aunt Gertrude Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gertrudeimprov/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2952 min
Improv AutopsyCrystal Haralambou 1Part one of my interview with Crystal Haralambou.More about Crystal:https://improvxchange.com/Dear Aunt Gertrude Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gertrudeimprov/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2250 min
Improv AutopsyAna Eligio HammersleyForgot to mention in episode part of the way through we had a small technical malfunction so you'll notice a dip in audio quality at some point, enough to notice, but no worse than other podcasts I've listened to...Improv Autopsy interview with Ana Eligio Hammersley. We discuss her route into improv, Rollins Improv Players, SAK Comedy Lab and she'll answer the Proust Questionnaire.Links:https://www.instagram.com/DesignatedDebatershttps://www.facebook.com/DesignatedDebaters/https://linktr.ee/designateddebatershttps://www.redcurbcomedy.com/2025-04-151h 05
Improv AutopsyJose Rodriguez 2Part 2 of my interview with Jose Rodriguez. Jose is an ensemble member at SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando, Florida as well as one of the founding members of OFFSIDES Improv. He is/was a frequent foil of Eli Castro on The Eli Castro Show podcast.Find me on Patreon for bonus content (even at the free tier) including my latest improv session with Charles Frierman where we play around with his form "The Dream Cycle." Some Jose Links:www.sak.comwww.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDESwww...2025-04-0849 min
Improv AutopsyJose Rodriguez 1Part 1 of my interview with Jose Rodriguez. Jose is an ensemble member at SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando, Florida as well as one of the founding members of OFFSIDES Improv. He is/was a frequent foil of Eli Castro on The Eli Castro Show podcast.Find me on Patreon for bonus content (even at the free tier) including my latest improv session with Charles Frierman where we play around with his form "The Dream Cycle." Some Jose Links:www.sak.comwww.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDESwww...2025-04-011h 01
Improv AutopsyJosh BlubaughThis episode is my interview with Josh Blubaugh from Coalition Theatre in Richmond, Virginia. Josh is co-artistic director at Coalition and shares a bit of his improv journey with me and answers my Prussian Questionnaire.About Josh and Coalition:rvacomedy.com2ndbestfest.com About Stephen:improvbrain.com www.facebook.com/stephenkadwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-251h 07
Improv AutopsyBenji Hurlburt Part 2The second part of my discussion with SAK Comedy Lab's (and the USAF's) Benji Hurlburt. Benji will answer my Proust Questionnaire and inspired an addition to it. (Worst venue) You can find Benji performing a couple times a month at SAK in Orlando.www.sak.comAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1835 min
Improv AutopsyBenji Hurlburt Part 1The first part of my discussion with SAK Comedy Lab's (and the USAF's) Benji Hurlburt. Benji started doing improv in high school and is an extraordinarily committed and funny performer. You can find Benji performing a couple times a month at SAK in Orlando.www.sak.comAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1156 min
Improv AutopsyMike Carr part 2You can find Mike Carr occasionally performing at SAK Comedy Lab, directing around Orlando and starring as one of Universal Resorts "Ride Guys." Click some links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5aZfhnL-0&t=43shttps://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/forgotten-broadway-feb/About Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0448 min
Improv AutopsyMike Carr 1You can find Mike Carr occasionally performing at SAK Comedy Lab, directing around Orlando and starring as one of Universal Resorts "Ride Guys." Click some links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5aZfhnL-0&t=43shttps://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/forgotten-broadway-feb/About Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-251h 01
Improv AutopsyWill MeinenFull interview with Omaha's Will Meinen. You can find Will here:https://www.omahacomedyfest.com/meet-the-team/https://backlinecomedy.com/About Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1857 min
Improv AutopsyAbby HeadFull interview with CATCh theater founder/owner/director Abby Head. You can find CATCh (and Abby) here:https://www.catchtheater.com/https://www.facebook.com/ComedyArtsCLThttps://www.instagram.com/comedyartstheaterofcltAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-111h 12
Improv AutopsyJohn Hunter Part 2The second and final part of this interview with John Hunter. We discuss The Early Show and his improvised soap opera District of Desire and I run John through my Proust Questionnaire.You can find John Hunter at:www.sak.comAbout StephenAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0442 min
Improv AutopsyJohn Hunter Part 1Part one of my interview with writer, actor, and improv educator John Hunter. We discuss John’s journey into Improv, his first classes, and some of the people who influenced him along the way, his tenure as a clown, being heckled by Shriners and some other memorable scenes he saw or was in. We talk about sketch a little bit and a sketch he wrote that involved a giant pickle jar full of roachesYou can find John here:www.sak.comAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.co...2025-01-2859 min
Improv AutopsyCharles Frierman Part 2Second of 2 episodes with the amazing Charles Frierman. You can interact with Charles improvised puppet madhouse on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/royrodgersthepuppetpirateAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2150 min
Improv AutopsyCharles Frierman Part 1First of 2 episodes with the amazing Charles Frierman. You can interact with Charles improvised puppet madhouse on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/royrodgersthepuppetpirateAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-141h 06
Improv AutopsyRichard Paul Part 2The second part of my interview with Richard Regan Paul. As well as talking more improv, he'll answer my Proust Questionnaire.Where to find Richard:https://fourfirstnames.comhttps://www.creativityeffect.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDEShttps://www.sakcomedylab.comAbout Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0751 min
Improv AutopsyRichard Paul Part 1The first half of my interview with the legendary Richard Paul.About Stephen:improvbrain.comhttps://www.facebook.com/546019141926224Where to find Richard:https://fourfirstnames.comhttps://www.creativityeffect.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDEShttps://www.sakcomedylab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-011h 22
Improv AutopsyA Bit About SAKThis episode explains what SAK Comedy Lab was like when I was still actively involved. The podcast isn't about SAK comedy lab but, as my home theatre, it will come up and I'll be interviewing folk who were and are a part of that theatre. This episode is intended to give those who are unfamiliar with SAK a better frame of reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2705 minImprov AutopsyWhat is Improv Autopsy?A brief introduction to the podcast and your host, Stephen Kadwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1303 min