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Workday PlaydateWorkday Playdate282: Why Leaders Are Obsessed with Improv for Team Growth What if the secret to high-performing teams wasn’t another strategy session—but an improv game? In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin dives into how improvisation is transforming team dynamics, leadership, and workplace culture. From LinkedIn to Amazon, top companies are embracing improv as a tool for boosting psychological safety, engagement, and creativity.  If you’ve ever struggled with silent meetings, hesitant team members, or a lack of collaboration, this episode is for you. Inside This Episode: Why improv isn’t just for comedians—it’s a powerful leadership tool. The surprising st...2025-03-1913 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #78: Austin KaysIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Austin Kays to discuss Gundams, the ultimate form, toilet radio, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find Austin on Instagram @kays_komedy Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-06-121h 29Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #77: Gavin Konstanzer ReturnsIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss becoming a teacher at IFTP with Gavin Konstanzer, shredding the gnar, revolution through food, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-05-021h 13Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #76: Annie Sertich and Mindy Sterling Part 2In this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to continue a conversation with Annie Sertich and Mindy Sterling on the beaver, The Groundlings, small town politics, and of course learn how they IMPROV-ed their lives. Find more Annie and Mindy on Instagram below: Annie Sertich - https://www.instagram.com/anniesertich/ Mindy Sterling - https://www.instagram.com/mindyster/ Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-04-1852 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #75: Annie Sertich and Mindy Sterling Part 1In this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Annie Sertich and Mindy Sterling to gushers, The Groundlings, the web of improv, and of course learn how they IMPROV-ed their lives. Find more Annie and Mindy on Instagram below: Annie Sertich - https://www.instagram.com/anniesertich/ Mindy Sterling - https://www.instagram.com/mindyster/ Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-04-1153 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #74: Improv and AI, A Second LookIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss Improv and AI a second time. We'll explore some of the interesting developments happening in the performance space utilizing new tech! Articles: 1. Dallas Observer - "Whose Mind is it Anyways?" 2. FreeStyle + Announces New AI Driven Games Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-03-2724 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #73: Drew DroegeIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Drew Droege to discuss pork, the theater, writing for yourself, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find more Drew Droege here! Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-03-211h 10Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #72: Freestyle Love SupremeIn this week' episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss the incredible talents of Freestyle Love Supreme. Sources: "Freestyle Love Supreme: A Hip-Hop Improv Revolution" - Rolling Stone "Freestyle Love Supreme Is More Than Just Improv Rap" - NPR "Freestyle Love Supreme: An Oral History" - Vulture "We Are Freestyle Love Supreme" (Documentary) - Directed by Andrew Fried Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-03-1417 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #70: Jonny BergerIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Jonny Berger to discuss not eating candy, becoming the best public speaker, family reunions, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-02-291h 18Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #69: Sarah DandashyIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with author and travel expert Sarah Dandashy to discuss Laffy Taffy, Ren Faires, airport jewelry tips, and of course learn how she IMPROV-ed her life. Find more of Sarah Dandashy here: @sarahdandashy @askaconcierge Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-02-221h 52Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #68: Long Form Explorers The HaroldIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to explore the world of long form Improv, specifically the Harold. Who is that anyway? Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Sources: The Harold (Wiki) Comedic Pursuits  Live About Improv Fandom Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-02-1422 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #67: Improv and Mental HealthIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss Improv . Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp References: Source #1: Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202005/improv-boosts-creativity-and-psychological-well-being Source #2: NPR - https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129907651/improv-can-build-confidence-heres-how-to-apply-it-to-your-everyday-life Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-02-0819 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #66: Hannah MillsIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Hannah Mills to discuss The Zoners, Club Soda, toilet paper, and of course learn how she IMPROV-ed her life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-02-011h 31Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #65: Ann With The Funny Last NameIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Ann with the Funny Last Name to discuss Michigan, The Midwest, the Arch, and of course learn how she IMPROV-ed her life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-01-242h 20Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #64: Guy MorgenshternIn this week' episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Guy Morgenshtern to discuss LeBron James, improv + basketball, late night snacks, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-01-181h 17Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #63: Andrew ColinIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Andrew Colin to discuss Gogurt, Pokétubers, Chris Collinsworth, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2024-01-111h 51Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #61: SushantIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Sushant to discuss milk, the benches of the future, 7 in 1 shampoo, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-12-211h 39Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #60: The Improviser's Holiday Gift GuideIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss the best gifts for improvisers, find his list below: Truth In Comedy Improvise by Mick Napier A month of IFTP classes  Tickets to an Improv Show  “Don’t think twice” on Blu Ray  Improv Wisdom Improv Nation Notebook for notes  IFTP T-Shirt  StoryMatic Classes Card Game  Find us on our socials. Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-12-1420 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #59: Mo CordreyIn this week' episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Mo Cordrey to discuss Chicago, disappointing views, Mozzarella cheese, and of course learn how she IMPROV-ed her life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-12-071h 40Leader ULeader ULife's Unscripted: Mastering The Art Of Improv Practice Episode 34 In this episode, Angie Lion of Black River Performance Management and Megan McCaleb, creator of Improv Team Culture and Ovation Speakers, delve into the nuanced art of improvisational practice, not just on stage, but in the numerous scenarios life throws our way. In this episode, Angie and Megan explore the crucial space between stimulus and response - that fleeting moment where our reactions and decisions are born. We unravel the mystery of how improv techniques can help us navigate this space more mindfully, leading to more fulfilling interactions and outcomes. Next, they explore the...2023-12-0653 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #58: Becca ThornquistIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Becca Thornquist to discuss Connecticotians, the art of bagels, self publishing, and of course learn how she IMPROV-ed her life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-11-301h 46Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #57: Mike Brothers Jr.In this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Mike Brothers Jr. to discuss The San Diego Chargers, Port Orchard, back paste, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-11-221h 37Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #56: Courtney ShieldsIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Courtney Shields to discuss volunteers, Mo Money, buttered buns, and of course learn how she IMPROV-ed her life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-11-151h 09Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #55: DianaIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Diana to discuss cats, the merits of Frankenstein, theme park closing times, and of course learn how she IMPROV-ed her life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-11-091h 14Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #54: Camp Chat FinaleIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans returns to wrap up camp, see cool sunglasses, and learn how camp IMPROV-ed folks lives. Camp chat will return. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-11-0129 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #53: Camp Chat Part TwoIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans returns to the mountains once more to discuss trees, camp foods, and how camp IMPROV-ed folks lives. Camp chat is back! Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-10-2523 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #52: Camp Chat Part OneIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans travels to the mountains to discuss s'mores, bears, and how camp IMPROV-ed folks lives. Camp chat is back! Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-10-1940 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #51: AlexIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Alex to discuss ketchup with chips, animal sounds, Starbucks burritos, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-10-121h 09Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #50: Jonathan MangumIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with special guest Jonathan Mangum and IFTP founder Matthew Moore to discuss Brother Printers, caffeine kids, jerky in a can, and of course learn how Jonathan IMPROV-ed his life. Find Jonathan Mangum on his socials below: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mangum1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Jonathanmangum TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mangum1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themangum Find IFTP on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-10-051h 18Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #49: Improv in MediaIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss Improvisation use in modern media, particularly television in film. Is your favorite show mentioned in this episode? Find out! Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-09-2832 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #48: Improv and Alzheimer'sIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss Improvisation and Alzheimer's. Checkout some of his sources below: Using Improv to improve life with Alzheimer's Improv for Alzheimer’s: A Sense of Accomplishment One in Ten Older Americans... Find us on our socials. Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-09-2124 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #47: Dave LeIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Dave Le to discuss The Wizard (1989), how we miss Groupon, the Nintendo DS' legacy, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-09-141h 26All People PodcastAll People PodcastImprov Improves Leadership with Caitlin DragoDid you know that improv can improve your leadership and communication skills? Many of the tools used in improv can help you to become a better leader. Improv also can be a really great team-building activity to foster a culture of trust and inclusivity. Caitlin Drago, Owner of Inspire Improv & Coaching Inc., is passionate about helping leaders and teams to communicate, collaborate and succeed by using the improv approach. Caitlin shares how active listening can improve communication. Caitlin teaches us how the improv approach can create psychologically safe and inclusive work environments. Caitlin tells us how both...2023-09-1155 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #46: The Mother of Improv?In this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss the Mother of Improv? Who was she, what did she do, and how does she affect us now? Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-09-0624 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #45: Maxi and OwenIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Maxi and Owen to discuss the worst places to travel, airport in many languages, hot dog beer, and of course learn how they IMPROV-ed their lives. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-08-311h 11Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #44: AI - Artificial Improv?In this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to Artifical Intelligence or rather Artificial Improv?. Find out the wonders and the dangers of ChatGPT in this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-08-2335 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #43: IMPROV-YourselfIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down to discuss how to IMPROV-yourself. Take a look at the section below to see Michael's recommendations. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Michael's Guide to IMPROV-Yourself: Exercises: Writing exercises - Set a timer and let your thoughts run wild on the page, afterwards see what sticks! You can give yourself a one word suggestion, listen to a monologue, or go off the top of your head. Three things - find a random category generator and list three things...2023-08-1633 minImprov for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #42: Jaymie Parkkinen and Liam ClancyIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Jaymie Parkkinen and Liam Clancy to discuss The Park, short form, John's Chuckle Hut, and of course IMPROV. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-08-091h 15Improv for the PodcastImprov for the PodcastImprov for the Podcast #41: Patrick MoodyIn this week's episode of Improv for the Podcast host Michael Lee Evans sits down with Patrick Moody to discuss appendicitis, medical professionalism, bananas, and of course learn how he IMPROV-ed his life. Find us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/iftp Find out more at https://improv-for-the-podcast.pinecast.co2023-08-021h 30Thaiger PodcastThaiger PodcastThe Funny Man Behind Improv Comedy in Thailand | Thaiger Podcast Ep. 6Drew McCreadie, Canadian-based actor, playwright and award-winning improvisor. Drew is the creative director and co-founder of Thailand's only dedicated English language comedy venue, the Comedy Club Bangkok. He has won numerous comedy awards, such as Best Male Improvisor in Canada and his play The Cat Who Ate Her Husband won five Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards including for best new script and best play.  Drew has also launched several books including an instructional book titled "You Will Never Be Funny: An Introduction to Improvised Comedy" and a satirical self-help book "GO GET HELP!"  Join Natty Warisa in...2022-09-1039 minBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 49 (Stacey Hanlon)Stacey joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about her first improv experience in NYC, the source of her creativity, and how improv has greatly affected her life. Stacey Reed Hanlon is originally from Akron, Ohio.  She began her improvisational career in New York City in 1999, where she studied with The Upright Citizens Brigade, Armando Diaz and Gary Austin. In NYC she co-founded improv troupe Late Night Ritalin, wrote for and appeared in Saturday Night Rewritten, and was a performer in Manhattan Comedy Collective’s Character Dog Run. She has performed in improv festivals in New...2022-07-2849 minFour Gardens PodcastFour Gardens Podcast25: Sunny Atwal on Improv Comedy to Grow Your Self-expression, Community, and Joy"Be whoever you want to be, and be funny!" Sunny Atwal is a comedian and poet who taught an excellent improv comedy course I took this fall at the PIT theater in NYC. Sunny shares his creative journey beginning with poetry competitions, getting hooked on improv comedy, and then producing his own solo shows. We get philosophical about improv comedy and explore personal and communal lessons it offers. We end the episode by playing Sunny's favorite virtual improv game, "News Report." I recommend checking out the video version of us playing this game with animations and effects on the...2022-01-101h 08Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 41 (TVunscripted)Gabe and Ryder join Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss the move from Denver to LA, what's important for their duo, and how insanely strong Gabe is. = = = Links: = = = www.YouTube.com/TVunscripted www.TVunscripted.com   = = = TVunscripted Bio: = = = Based out of Los Angeles, TVunscripted is an improv and sketch comedy duo with a love of fast-paced, highly-physical comedy. Ryder and Gabe are originally from Denver, and their creativity and chemistry have sold out shows across Colorado and beyond. A few of their original shows include TV-scripted a Sketch Show, Dungeons & Dragons Unscripted, Star Wars Unscripted, a...2021-11-2443 minThe Theatre Podcast with Alan SealesThe Theatre Podcast with Alan SealesTarik Davis: Freestyle Love Supreme & 20 year improv actorTarik Davis is an actor and writer based in New York City with a 20 year history of acting, performing improv and writing comedy. Past experience includes performing for The Upright Citizens Brigade in NY, Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, and The Second City in Chicago. He is a member of the longest running improv team at The PIT, The Baldwins, and also performs with Baby Wants Candy and Shamilton at UCB in Hell's Kitchen. Tarik is a founding member of the monthly improv show Comedy People’s Time that features writers and performers from shows like Late Night with Seth Me...2021-10-1251 minLiverpool Comedy ImprovCastLiverpool Comedy ImprovCastEpisode 38 - The Transition Back to Improv in Real LifeThis week the show is a little different to normal because I literally just made something up as I went along. I was supposed to interview somebody but I was stood up & I decided on a whim to do the show anyway and drafted in my wonderful partner Sekki Tabasuares to talk about how the transition to improv in real life is going after such a long time stuck behind our screens. It was a really fun chat that I hope gives a voice to a lot of the feelings and emotions improvisers far and wide have been experiencing during...2021-10-0442 minBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 35 (Justin Lukasewicz)Justin joins David and Jennifer on a Bridge to discuss The Tucson Improv Movement, his improv journey, and what is important to him on stage. Justin has loved comedy since seeing Ghostbusters for the first time in the late 80s. In college Justin produced Misericordia University’s first live comedy show CougarLive. After moving to North Carolina he began an in-depth study of improv comedy. While there, Justin became an instructor, performed on several house teams, and coached the high school team. After moving to Tucson in 2012 he founded the Tucson Improv Movement, which has grown to 60+ pe...2021-09-301h 00More In CommonMore In CommonImprov Can Change You /// Lincoln Hoppe /// EP138:Part2Meditation is amazing.  It helps us focus, learn calm, train being present, and can help us rewire how we think about the world. What if you can't meditate? Is it not for you?     So many actually have a hard time meditating. It's a learned skill, and not everyone can access it.  The truth is, many feel like they are broken because they can't do it.  They are missing out on something people swear by and are left out of a cultural movement. Do you feel that way?  This conversation presents another option...2021-09-1633 minMore In CommonMore In CommonImprov Can Change You /// Lincoln Hoppe /// EP138:Part1Meditation is amazing.  It helps us focus, learn calm, train being present, and can help us rewire how we think about the world. What if you can't meditate? Is it not for you?     So many actually have a hard time meditating. It's a learned skill, and not everyone can access it.  The truth is, many feel like they are broken because they can't do it.  They are missing out on something people swear by and are left out of a cultural movement. Do you feel that way?  This conversation presents another option...2021-09-0935 minBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 30 (Nick Armstrong)Nick joins David and Jennifer on a bridge to discuss chicken suits, his favorite sandwich, and how he's involved in so much improv. Nick is an Actor, Improvisor, Director and Writer. On TV Nick has been on the Emmy-Award winning shows The Office and Grey’s Anatomy. He has also made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Girl, Stan Against Evil, Young Sheldon, Brooklyn Nine Nine and Parks and Recreation. Nick has trained at world famous Groundlings and iO West. He is an alum of The Sunday Company at the Groundlings and has also performed at the M...2021-08-2552 minBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 29 (Josh Nicols)Josh joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss Rise Comedy, doing improv in Cali and Denver, and what makes his improv brain tick. Josh is serving as the Artistic Director of Rise Comedy in Denver. Josh served as the Training Center Director for M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater. He is a founder and former Artistic Director of Spectacles Improv Engine in Fullerton Ca. He is the founder and former director of The Orange County Improv Festival and founder and former director of the The Improv Cup. He has been performing improv for 25 plus years...2021-08-181h 05Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 26 (Krissy Lenz)Krissy joins David and Jennifer on a bridge to discuss the success of Circuit City, NCT, and her storied improv past. Krissy Lenz is the Director & Most Enthusiastic Person at the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, Downtown Mesa’s home for hilarious, spontaneous and interactive improv comedy! Krissy began performing improv for audiences in 1996 and has more than 24 years of performance experience in addition to more than 14 years of  Directing and teaching improv to participants ages 7-77. In addition to her duties as Director and performer at NCT Krissy is the High School Improv League Administrator and Head Coach as...2021-07-2857 minBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 24 (Pat Finn)Pat joins David and Jennifer on a bridge to discuss going on Family Feud, moving to Chicago with his best friend Chris Farley, and why improv is important to him. Pat Finn moved to Chicago with his friend, Chris Farley, to pursue comedy at a young age.  After taking classes and Second City and iO Chicago, Pat found himself doing numerous TV shows and movie roles over the years, including guest spots on Seinfield and Friends. He became a founding member of one of the most well known improv teams Beer Shark Mice in 1998, a team that h...2021-07-141h 23Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 22 (Vanessa Anton)Vanessa joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss improv camps, starting in San Diego, and how she's traveled around teaching improv. Vanessa lives in San Diego, CA where she is the Director of Inclusion & Vulnerability for Cornerstone Improv and an Artist in Residence for Del Norte High School. She's taught for University of CA, San Diego Extension, Finest City Improv, The Torch in Phoenix, Improv Fest Ireland, Orange County Improv Fest, Camp Improv Utopia, Stranger Than Fiction in New Hampshire, MissImp in Nottingham, Liverpool Comedy Improv, Everybody Get In Here Improv Fest, University Centre Shrewsbury...2021-06-301h 00Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 20 (Marisol Chavez)Marisol joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about the ghosts who do improv, how she got started in improv and was instantly hooked, and she even does her famous Tom Hanks impression. Marisol Chavez took her first improv class in 2013 (in spite of what she might have said in this podcast) and immediately fell in love with the art form. She is constantly amazed that improv has allowed her to travel all over the world to perform (and is always looking for the next festival to apply to). She is obsessed with the Harold...2021-06-161h 12Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 16 (Stormchaser Improv)Anatasha, Andrew and Travis join David and Jen on a bridge to discuss improv influences, what it's like starting a podcast, and how they have learned from each other in life and improv. www.instagram.com/stormchaserimprov/ Stormchaser Improv Podcast www.instagram.com/inchthickfilm/  2021-05-191h 20Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 15 (Nathaniel Montgomery)Nathaniel joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss accidently doing improv his entire life, how to pronounce Prescott, and how it feels to do lots and lots of zoom prov. Nathaniel has been improvising and acting for over 20 years. He is a lighthearted improv teacher and coach living in Sedona, AZ. He went to an amazing liberal arts school, Prescott College, where he studied Theatre, Shakespeare, Improv Comedy and Personal Development. He then studied improv and acting at the Houde School of Acting in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, Nathaniel has supplemented that foundation studying...2021-05-121h 11Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 8 (Jacque Arend)Jacque joins David and Jen on a bridge to talk about improv metaphors, the process, and what's it like wearing so many hats in improv. Jacque Arend starting improvising in 2005 via the iO Chicago Summer Intensive. She then joined the Phoenix Improv Festival team in 2006 and co-founded the Torch Theatre in 2007. Today almost 16 years later she is a coach and administrator at Arizona Actors Academy, a staff member of Camp Improv Utopia, a regular performer at Second Beat Improv Theater and independently working doing this and that, included but not limited to applied improvisation, acting, web design...2021-03-241h 42Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 6 (Caitlyn Rogers)Caitlyn joins us on a bridge to talk about stomach issues, her masters thesis on improv, and her journey through improv land. Caitlyn has been doing improv since 2014. She performed in Hale & Hearty, Franklin Institute, and Beeswax at The Torch Theatre. She once did a show at HUGE Theater with Jill Bernard, and brings it up whenever she can. She loves tag-out runs and a perfectly timed justification. Caitlyn hosts Listen to Our Improv Podcast with Jennifer Giralo. thursdayathree-instagram   www.bridgeimprovtheater.com Listen to Our Improv Podcast2021-03-101h 16Zack Lyman PodcastZack Lyman PodcastJennifer Giralo InterviewJennifer has been performing improv for over 10 years and recently started performing stand up. She has performed in the Laugh Riot Improv Festival, Denver Improv Festival, Red Rocks Improv Festival, Westside Comedy Festival, and Cactus Flower Improv Festival. Jennifer is proud to be in the improv duo Wedding Party with Aleks Hollis. Wedding Party has recently performed in the VS: Online Improv Cagematch (Philly Improv Theater), Free Fringe (The Hideout Theatre), GHOSTFEST (Torch Theatre), and 7 (Virtual) Minutes Under the Mistletoe! (Space 55). Aleks and Jennifer host a podcast on Spotify called Bish, Don’t: The Podcast. Jennifer also co-hosts Building Bridges Im...2021-02-2738 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastSinging Window Gazing Songs and Splash Pads with Jo Anne TacordaOh my goodness WAKE UP AND DUST YER COBWEBS OFF YA BIG BATCH OF COOKIES - weeee’reeee beckkkkk. #Beck #MorningPhase Beck in action!! OpEn ur EaRs and Open ur butts because we are DIVING INTO IT AND LAUGHING ALL THE WAY. ! We’re BACK. And we NEED. TO. LAUGH. Emily and I took some time off the pod. WE’RE OVER IT and were BaCk BB’szz!! With an episode we recorded sometime in the past?!! Re-listening to this episode brought back the many joys of regularly podding SO MUCH SO that it made me cry laughing...2021-02-2356 minThe Helping ConversationThe Helping ConversationJason Parker: Utilizing Improv Comedy to Enhance Trust and Connection“Treat everything your partner gives you as a gift”Episode #216: Jason has been teaching and performing improv comedy for almost two decades having trained with directors, instructors and alumni from Second City, Annoyance, Improv Olympics, Upright Citizens Brigade and more. Jason is proud to be part of the Westside Improv Studio community for the past 6 years where he’s been a member the theater’s two longest running house teams, long-standing team coach and Players Workshop teacher. A big believer in improv not only as a creative art form but also as a powerful set of skills that can help...2021-02-181h 05Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 1 (Jen Giralo)Jen joins David on a Bridge to talk about her biggest improv influence, her journey, and so much more. Jennifer has been performing improv for over 10 years and recently started performing stand up. She has performed in the Laugh Riot Improv Festival, Denver Improv Festival, Red Rocks Improv Festival, Westside Comedy Festival, and Cactus Flower Improv Festival. Jennifer is proud to be in the improv duo Wedding Party with Aleks Hollis. Wedding Party has recently performed in the VS: Online Improv Cagematch (Philly Improv Theater), Free Fringe (The Hideout Theatre), GHOSTFEST (Torch Theatre), and 7 (Virtual) Minutes Under...2021-02-0358 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastCornish Game Hens & Coffee Addiction with Vivek Srikanthan - Part 1Step right up, step right up! Extra extra read all ab- WHO CARES THE POINT IS - The wonderful, the great, the hilarious Vivek Srikanthan of BABY CARROTS sketch troupe joined us on the podcast! And ya gotta listennn, guys! At 8 years old Vivek was sitting in front of the TV with his feet in a bucket of hot water, watching Who’s Line and getting INSPIRED.. Then in the blink of an eye, he was at the Second City Training Centre meeting Emily in the writing program! ...And thank the high heavens because Vivek Srikantahn...2020-10-1600 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastSymbiotic Twins and the Tantalizing Manor!BINGO BANGO guess who stopped by our ShOWShoW! Our dear dear friends and improvisers from WEIRD TOWN COMEDY - Matthew ‘The Astronaut’ Ardill and Brian ‘A Game Show Host’ Archdekin!!  And guys?... Can I tell you something? It’s frickin weird, man. It’s perfect. It’s…. IMRPOV!So - we met Matt and Brian at (YEP, you guessed it) the Second City Training Centreeee!! T’was a cold day in February of 2018 when awkward humans came together to YES AND. Brian got into improv after  “big number” birthday and Matt turned to improv due to the reccom of a few...2020-10-0900 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastToilet Frogs and Smmmmokin' Babies with Emily Meadows!OOOO BABY, BABIES, TOTS - do we have a FUN one for you guys this week! We had the chance to sit down and do a lil I-M-P-R-O-V with none other than the wonderful and super talented EMILY MEADOWS! She joined us from Winnipeg, Manitoba since that is where she has been throughout the duration of the pandemic where she now realizes she is in need of some of her winter clothing… (NO WORRIES THOUGHT because Emily Milling and I have signed up to break into her home, gather her warm clothing, and send them to the Peg! GOTCHU GI...2020-09-2544 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastGlitter Yachts & Kinky Christmas Sing Alongs with Leo Morgenstern!On this week’s episode of Ya Gotta Laugh: An Improv Podcast! We got to improvise with Leo Morgenstern! Actor! Improvsier! Sketch comedian! Recent U of T grad! CONGRATULATIONS <3 We, like your family (can we be in your family?) are very proud of you! We met Leo at the expensive improv birthing grounds of The Second City Training Centre - and boy we’re we ever LUCKY!! He’s always a blast to improvise with because he’s ALWAYS always got your back! Thank you for joining us on Ya gotta Laugh: An Improv Podcast! 2020-09-181h 00Ya Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastSnakes, Mermaids and Melatonin Madness with Aba Amuquandoh!Oh hi, yeah, we’re going to need to put a pin in this meeting because ya know what? We need to focus on this episode of Ya Gotta Laugh: an Improv Podcast because !*THE*! Aba Amuquandoh has DROPPED and you’re gonna need to take some notessssss! Aba Amuquandoh is a Toronto-based performer who does it ALL (actor, stand up comedian, improv, sketch, writer)!! She has been making waves in the TO theatre and comedy community for TIME - you’ve probably seen her at Comedy Bar, Bad Dog, Pegasus on Church! Or maybe you’ve heard...2020-09-1154 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastMagic Sandwiches and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance with Luke O'GradyWhat a gaddang trip this episode was with @lukesinstantgram AKA Luke O’Grady!! An awesome improviser, comedian and sketch comedy performer, part of the Second City Training Centre’s Conservatory Program and all around great guy, Mr. O’Grady takes some time to sit with us and weeee getttt *~WeIRD~* via IMPROV, baby! We met Luke whilst taking part in the @SecondCityTO’s Training Centre’s Conservatory program here in #Toronto. Luke is ALWAYS a great to improvise and perform with - his yes and’s feel supportive! And caring! Improvising with Luke leads down many path and mor...2020-09-0444 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastIt’s not mine, it’s my mom’s! With Julia JonesDid you know that Julia Jones is a murderer? Well that ruined the entire true crime arc of this podcast… and it’s also a bald faced lie. This week on Ya Gotta Laugh! We brought our pal Julia Jones on to get her advice about the best way to not ruin your wife’s Lululemons in the wash, how to cut your hair in the middle of a pandemic at home (you know, for the second wave), where your missing socks actually go, and why her mom likes to make big salads. We also learn a lot...2020-08-2837 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastIguana Love & Ladle Cupping with Taryn CrankshawWe were so lucky to be able to snag some time away from the wonderfully talented actor, writer, director – TARYN CRANKSHAW! We met Taryn via the Second City Conservatory Training Program – big surprise! – and it was a freaking blast improvising with her again. We truly, truly miss playing with you.   It’s always easy improvising with Taryn because she’s a heck of a listener with an imagination that runs WILD  - and it is a beautiful, beautiful thing to watch onstage or listen to (on this podcast!). After gettin’ that degree from...2020-08-2146 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastCool Ranch Slip n’ Slide with Sam SextonToronto-based actor, writer, director SAMANTHA SEXTON jams with Alicia and Emily on the SECOND episode of YA GOTTA LAUGH: An Improv Podcast! WOOoo! We get into it with some quick convo and rapid fire q’s then we are truly off – to – the races. Let this tickle your small thick earlobes. (Fun fact: Alicia has small thick earlobes. Ask her about them!)Sam creeps us the F out with a man that feels talent with his anatomy, brings out a little lady who loathes empty spaces in Toronto (and where might that be???) and a mish mash of oth...2020-08-1448 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastCake Death and Chicken Cloners with Pat GordeauTHE GOSS IS HOT WITH THIS ONE! Actor, writer, comedian, runner, Pat Gourdeau joins us for a laugh! Joining us from his family home in Le Montreal, Pat dishes about his days vacationing in New Jersey and visiting the Cheese Factory where he adopted his 17 year old daughter. Bear-fighting, university days and chicken cloning! WHAT?! Yes, I would like to ride this rollercoaster of ‘prov with Pat, Alicia and Emily. Saddle up, partners!! We met Pat whilst enrolled in the Second City’s Conservatory Program - which we are, still! (but ya know, 2020…) ! Our Con class was FULL T...2020-08-1445 minYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastYa Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastOne Thing's For Sure, Ya Gotta Laugh!Gotta make your own fun these days - and that’s how YA GOTTA LAUGH: An Improv Podcast was born! Welcome to a small corner of the Toronto Improv World! In this jam packed, character driven variety-show improv comedy podcast, Toronto-based comedians Alicia Carrick and Emily Milling are joined by improvisers for evenings of ridiculous short and long form games! Ya gotta listen! And of course we’ve got our weekly audience participation segment “What’s your deal?” where we ask you, the audience, what your deal is, and you send us voice memos to tell us! Every week...2020-08-1208 minGo Through The Door - Fearless ImprovGo Through The Door - Fearless ImprovEpisode 13 - Cortney Warner of "Murder She Joked!" (aka: The Pure Magic of Improv)Welcome back! It's the last episode of our first season, and to mark the occasion, Diz is chatting with the very funny Cortney Warner of "Murder She Joked!" from Nashville TN. As usual, it's a wide-ranging conversation, covering topics including: Improv as a tool for writing The difficulties of Zoom-prov and performing when there's no audience. (Solution? Teddy Bears!) The "Pure Magic" of Improv Improv in Prison (not that she's done that, but, why isn't that a thing?) The otherworldly beauty of every single person to come out of Australia So, settle in, slap on...2020-06-0944 minDearing Acting Studio PodcastDearing Acting Studio PodcastImprov PodcastImprov Podcast with Jason Jackson It was so fun doing the radio improv podcast with long time student and friend Jason Jackson. In this improv podcast instead of talking about improv, we get right into performing it. At Dearing Acting Studio we subscribe to all different forms of improv, however our favorite by far is "The Improvised Play." You can see an example of a past Boondocks Improv Show done in this format. We execute performing podcast improv "old time radio" style through our podcast microphones. This special format allows viewers to listen and let their imaginations r...2020-05-1316 minGo Through The Door - Fearless ImprovGo Through The Door - Fearless ImprovEpisode 7 - Christopher Simpson of the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI (a.k.a. What's the Secret to a Great Marriage? Improv!)Welcome back! This week, Diz talks to Christopher Simpson, the founding Artistic Director of the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield Rhode Island. It's a wide-ranging discussion, covering some very diverse topics, including: Improv Marathons (Chris does a 36-hour marathon every year!) "Who-Dun-It?" Shows The Challenges of video-recording Improv shows The relationship between Improv and Sports Plus, Chris talks about a solo scene that turned into a terrifying "Go Through The Door" moment.... And how marriage may be the most important improv form you'll ever play. They also discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on...2020-04-2845 minGo Through The Door - Fearless ImprovGo Through The Door - Fearless ImprovEpisode 5 - Luke Bechtel of Improv Knoxville (aka: The Truth, The Game and The Unforgiving Stage)In this episode, Diz talks with Improv Knoxville Founder, Luke Bechtel! Luke is an Improv Chattanooga alumni who struck out on his own in 2019 and created his own troupe in Knoxville TN. They talk about "Truth" vs "Game" styles of improv, why cats would make great lawyers, the experience of starting a new troupe in a new town and the importance of having a regular Open House. So slap in those ear pods, pull up a chair and join us once again as we Go Through The Door! --- This episode is sponsored...2020-04-1436 minDearing Acting Studio PodcastDearing Acting Studio PodcastYouth Improv Podcast: Yes BecauseYouth Improv Podcast  Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Kids Podcast. We promised our Youth Improv students a personal podcast to help them practice improv from home during quarantine. As the coronavirus has shaken the nation, we've been forced to move our classes online. In 13 years of operation, we've never closed our doors and we refused to give up now. Our Wednesday online Youth Improv class was a huge fail forward. Navigating different programs, and technical difficulties we fought through and had a fun class, but it was far below our expectations.  What are ou...2020-03-2120 minXStreamed Chat from Extreme ImprovXStreamed Chat from Extreme ImprovExtreme Improv Podcast Chat Show Episode 06The Extreme Improv Podcast Chat Show returns as David Pustansky chats improv and more with Jaymie Parkkinen and Sam Miller who perform with Folly from Los Angeles California. They are a Twoprov group, so it's a special thing to have their entire team on the show this week!Follow us!Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/extremeimprovFacebook.com/extremeimprovInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/extremeimprovTik Tok: @extremeimprovTwitch: http://Twitch.com/extremeimprovFolly ImprovFacebook: www.facebook.com...2020-02-061h 01XStreamed Chat from Extreme ImprovXStreamed Chat from Extreme ImprovExtreme Improv Podcast Chat Show Episode 05The Extreme Improv Podcast Chat Show returns as David Pustansky chats improv and more with Jens Wienand from Mannheim in Germany. Jens is an improviser with more than 10 years experience and runs nes Improtheatre Mannheim, a small improv theatre which focuses on Chicago longform and UCB style comedy.Follow us!Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/extremeimprovFacebook.com/extremeimprovInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/extremeimprovTik Tok: @extremeimprovTwitch: http://Twitch.com/extremeimprovConsider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com...2020-01-301h 20Extreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Radio Rumble Episode 04Extreme Improv Radio Rumble returns with a avalanche of hilarious audio improv games played by David Pustansky, Angus Dustagheer, David Green, Ed Colley and Michael McGarry. The comedy combatants once again battle each other with comedy to win the Extreme Improv Podcast Championship Trophy. Do check out the video version of this show which is available on the Extreme Improv YouTube and Facebook pages each Wednesday at 6pm (GMT) and of course the audio version on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Podbean, Amazon Alexa and all your favourite podcast platforms! Follow us! Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov...2020-01-2845 minExtreme Improv Radio RumbleExtreme Improv Radio RumbleExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Radio Rumble Episode 04Extreme Improv Radio Rumble returns with a avalanche of hilarious audio improv games played by David Pustansky, Angus Dustagheer, David Green, Ed Colley and Michael McGarry. The comedy combatants once again battle each other with comedy to win the Extreme Improv Podcast Championship Trophy.Do check out the video version of this show which is available on the Extreme Improv YouTube and Facebook pages each Wednesday at 6pm (GMT) and of course the audio version on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Podbean, Amazon Alexa and all your favourite podcast platforms!Follow us!Extreme Improvwww...2020-01-2745 minExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Radio Rumble Episode 03Extreme Improv Radio Rumble returns with a slew of hilarious audio improv games played by David Pustansky Angus Dustagheer, Ione Brown, David Green and Ed Colley. The comedy combatants once again battle each other with comedy to win the Extreme Improv Podcast Championship Trophy. Do check out the video version of this show which is available on the Extreme Improv YouTube and Facebook pages each Wednesday at 6pm (GMT) and of course the audio version on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Podbean, Amazon Alexa and all your favourite podcast platforms! Follow us! Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov...2020-01-2128 minExtreme Improv Radio RumbleExtreme Improv Radio RumbleExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Radio Rumble Episode 03Extreme Improv Radio Rumble returns with a slew of hilarious audio improv games played by David Pustansky Angus Dustagheer, Ione Brown, David Green and Ed Colley. The comedy combatants once again battle each other with comedy to win the Extreme Improv Podcast Championship Trophy.Do check out the video version of this show which is available on the Extreme Improv YouTube and Facebook pages each Wednesday at 6pm (GMT) and of course the audio version on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Podbean, Amazon Alexa and all your favourite podcast platforms!Follow us!Extreme Improvwww...2020-01-2028 minExtreme Improv Skills ShowExtreme Improv Skills ShowExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Skills Show Episode 02 Sharing the StageSharing the stage is hugely important when performing, regardless of whether it's improv or scripted. In this episode of the Extreme Improv Podcast Skills Show David talks about how to successfully share the stage (or screen) with your scene partner and tips for doing this.What improv skill or game would you like us to talk about in future episodes? Let us know by connecting with us on social media!Follow us!Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/extremeimprovFacebook.com/extremeimprovInstagram: http://www...2020-01-1426 minExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Radio Rumble Episode 02Extreme Improv Radio Rumble returns with a slew of hilarious audio improv games played by David Pustansky Angus Dustagheer, Ione Brown, Adam Courting, Hazel Bracken, David Green and Ed Colley. The comedy combatants once again battle each other with comedy to win the Extreme Improv Podcast Championship Trophy. Do check out the video version of this show which is available on the Extreme Improv YouTube and Facebook pages each Wednesday at 6pm (GMT) and of course the audio version on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Podbean, Amazon Alexa and all your favourite podcast platforms! Follow us! 2020-01-1448 minExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Skills Show Episode 01 Styles ClashThe Extreme Improv Podcast Skills Show is a new improv skills tutorials series where each episode host David Pustansky will talk tips, tricks and tactics for how to perform different improv skills. This includes episodes on techniques, formats, musical improv, short form games and long form shows and more. In this debut episode David discusses the Extreme Improv short form game known as Styles Clash and other more common variations such as Film, Television and Theatre Styles and Emotion Option. Follow us! Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/extremeimprovFacebook.com...2020-01-0729 minExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv Podcast Season 2 Radio Rumble Episode 01The Extreme Improv Podcast is back with more hilarious audio improv games played in Extreme Improv Radio Rumble. Host David Pustansky is joined by Angus Dustagheer, Ione Brown, Adam Courting, Hazel Bracken and David Green as the comedians and improvisers battle each other with comedy to win the Extreme Improv Podcast Championship Trophy. Follow us! Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/extremeimprovFacebook.com/extremeimprovInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/extremeimprovTik Tok: @extremeimprovTwitch: http://Twitch.com/extremeimprov Consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/extremeimprov David PustanskyFacebook: http://www...2020-01-0641 minExtreme Improv Radio RumbleExtreme Improv Radio RumbleExtreme Improv Podcast Radio Rumble Episode 0 PrologueThe Extreme Improv Podcast is back with more hilarious audio improv games played in Extreme Improv Radio Rumble. Host David Pustansky is joined by comedians and improvisers who battle each other with comedy to win the Extreme Improv Podcast Championship Trophy.Follow us!Extreme Improvwww.extremeimprov.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/extremeimprovFacebook.com/extremeimprovInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/extremeimprovTik Tok: @extremeimprovTwitch: http://Twitch.com/extremeimprovConsider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/extremeimprovDavid PustanskyFacebook...2019-12-2935 minSocial Jack™ Influence FactorySocial Jack™ Influence FactoryEp 84 | Twisted Lime Chicago - "Utilizing Improv On & Off The Stage" | Influence FactorySocial Jack™ Influence Factory Episode 84: Twisted Lime Chicago - "Utilizing Improv On & Off The Stage" Air Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 HAVE QUESTIONS? - Leave a comment below and we will get back to you within 48 hours. The Influence Factory is a LIVE webcast that airs every Wednesday at NOON Central (via Zoom and Facebook LIVE). #InfluenceFactory #TwistedLimeChicago #Improvisation In the #InfluencerInterview… This week’s Influencer Guests, Jackson DeLisle & Michael Visione join us from Twisted Lime improv group. Twisted Lime is a Chicago-based improv group that was founded while they were going through The Second City's Level A-E Improv Program. Since then, they h...2019-11-1500 minCasefiles of the Three Patch PodcastCasefiles of the Three Patch Podcast90 – Fic Improv: The Case of the Missing StatueGiven a prompt, a group of fanfic writers work together to make up a story, one minute at a time.  Shownotes: Fic Improv: The Case of the Missing Statue (1:24:35) Consulting Fans: Emma, Alexx, Cookie, and Science Producer/Editor: Emma This segment was first released on March 1, 2019 in Episode 90: Baker Street Boiz Gone Wild!   Music Credit Unless otherwise indicated, music is available for purchase through online retailers such as amazon.com and iTunes. Fic Improv – Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Production Credits Segment Producer/Editor: Emma Banner Art: Fox E...2019-05-1729 minThe Inspire PodcastThe Inspire Podcast35 - Why Every Leader Should Do Improv - Dan DumshaIn today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Dan Dumsha, Consultant at The Humphrey Group. They talk about improv as not just a theatrical technique, but a skill for every leader to practice to be inspirational. Dan works closely with leaders at all levels, delivering coaching and group courses. He draws on his background as an improv specialist and acting performer to help clients deliver a strong presence, and make a positive change in their communication. Dan teaches improv at the Vancouver TheaterSports League. Here are some moments from their conversation: What is improv? (3:06) Authenticity and engagement. (5:05) ...2019-05-0641 minExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv Podcast Season 1 Episode 13Josh Wilson from The Improv Generator group in Moscow Russia joins Extreme Improv Podcast Host David Pustansky and Rachel Jayne to talk Improv, and play fun comedy improv games.   You can find all of the Extreme Improv Social Media links at our website: www.extremeimprov.co.uk meanwhile you can find David at: www.davidpustansky.com Facebook.com/davidpustansky twitter.com/davidpustansky Instagram.com/davidpustansky2019-02-2643 minExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv PodcastExtreme Improv Podcast Season 1 Episode 11Comedian David Pustansky hosts the Extreme Improv Podcast with guest improviser Tim Webb from North Carolina in the United States. David and Tim chat all things improv as well as play a bunch of great short form improv games. Tim works with several improv groups in North Carolina including Inner Banks Improv, Origami Tacos and Walk-In Bathtub. If you enjoy the show feel free to subscribe and why not check out one of our live shows! All our social media links, ticket info and much more is available from our website at www.extremeimprov.co...2019-02-1338 minHorribly AwkwardHorribly Awkward#70|| Sort of X-MAS SPECIAL w/John, Brett, Cody, Ryan (Video Game Improv Podcast)What a riot this week was. John Munger, Cody Finch, Ryan Adams and Brett Heffner are from the VIDEO GAME IMPROV podcast. This is sort of a Christmas themed episode but not really. We do 3 improv skits based on voicemails left by Reed Bennett, Henley Merrill and Gidget Lynn. Prepare for a crazy good time. I played a new song by Slammerkin at the end of the show "Xanadu" Find VIDEO GAME IMPROV on Twitter: @VGImprov facebook: https://www.facebook.com/videogameimprov/ Find Slammerkin on Twitter: @slammerkingdom  Facebook: https://www.f...2016-12-241h 49Sea Tea Improv | Hartford ComedySea Tea Improv | Hartford ComedyWelcome to the Sea Tea Improv Podcast!Julia Pistell begins the Sea Tea Improv podcast with a short intro episode about Sea Tea Improv and what we’ll be doing with this podcast! http://seateaimprov.com/mp3/01-Welcome-to-the-Sea-Tea-Improv-Pod.mp3 The post Welcome to the Sea Tea Improv Podcast! appeared first on Sea Tea Improv. 2011-05-0300 minpodcast Archives - Sea Tea Improvpodcast Archives - Sea Tea ImprovWelcome to the Sea Tea Improv Podcast!Julia Pistell begins the Sea Tea Improv podcast with a short intro episode about Sea Tea Improv and what we’ll be doing with this podcast! http://seateaimprov.com/mp3/01-Welcome-to-the-Sea-Tea-Improv-Pod.mp3 The post Welcome to the Sea Tea Improv Podcast! appeared first on Sea Tea Improv. 2011-05-0300 minImprovLAImprovLAImprov-LA : Episode 20 : Dramatic ImprovHave you ever left an improv show and forgot what it was about the next day? Or how about remembering an improv show you saw years ago? Well we will talk about the reasons for both. To celebrate the 20th episode of the Improv LA podcast, host Keith Saltojanes talks about something that is hardly ever stated (Using the art of improvisation for drama) and goes even further by talking about subjects you should never mention in social gatherings. Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If...2011-04-2820 minImprovLAImprovLAImprovLA - Episode 1 - What is Improv?Hosted by Keith Saltojanes. In the first podcast of "ImprovLA" (formerly "Improvising on Improv"), Keith introduces himself and explains what improvisation is and what makes good improv performances. Keith Saltojanes has been improvising since 2004, and has performed in over 200 shows around the country at such places as the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, IO West, The Chicago Improv Festival, and World's Largest Hard Rock Live, and more. He was a founding member of the critically-acclaimed troupe, The Derelict Toys, and currently performs with the popular group, English Speaking Moose; another group he co-founded. Keith has studied with the Improv Olympic...2010-06-2819 minImprovLAImprovLAImprovLA - Episode 1 - What is Improv?Hosted by Keith Saltojanes. In the first podcast of "ImprovLA" (formerly "Improvising on Improv"), Keith introduces himself and explains what improvisation is and what makes good improv performances. Keith Saltojanes has been improvising since 2004, and has performed in over 200 shows around the country at such places as the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, IO West, The Chicago Improv Festival, and World's Largest Hard Rock Live, and more. He was a founding member of the critically-acclaimed troupe, The Derelict Toys, and currently performs with the popular group, English Speaking Moose; another group he co-founded. Keith has studied with the Improv Olympic...2010-06-2819 min