Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Mead

Australian citizens living in the United States who aren't supportive of a Trump presidency are considering their options to leave the country. Last week, The Briefing brought you the stories of three Australians living in US swing states, who shared how they were feeling in the leadup to the US election. With Donald Trump now officially taking the top job, one of those Australians, Chris Mead, is planning her exit strategy. She joins Bension Siebert again on this episode of The Briefing to unpack the difficult decisions she and her family are planning to make following the result of the US election.  Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a great experience getting to chat with Chris Mead in the UK. He is an experienced improviser, teacher, director and author. He was part of the renowned MayDays for many years author of a fabulous weekly newsletter, Improv Fables. His newsletter is chock full of great info for improvisers and other really interesting things, like music, film and media reviews. His faithful dog, Radio, is also featured every week. In August he's be teaching a Mockumentary Class which I highly endorse. You can get In touch with Chris at: https://chrismead.notion.site/Improv-Fables-794d77df30dc47d585b7db519c7d48b0 https://buttondown.email/mrchrismead/

Chris Mead is an improviser, writer and creative who focus on emotionally-connected, relationship-driven improv. He is lucky enough to teach and perform all over the world. Chris studied theatre at the prestigious Royal Holloway college and continues to explore improv with every school, theatre and practitioner he can find. Me and Chris talks about making an impact in the scene, to do what feels true and allow yourself to just be on stage. We talk about making deliberate choices for the show, the importance of feeling safe and having a second brain. We are also talking about GTD-systems, Café factories and journeymans.

In which we catch up on the past three years, stand roughly in a straight line and buy things off Etsy."He's giving everyone a last chance. He's saying this is where the show's going. This is the politics of the show ... it's about hope and love and inclusion and diversity. So, get back on board or otherwise F&*% off. I think it's amazing that he's doing that in such a beautiful, eloquent way." Review: The Star Beast by Russell T DaviesAir Date: 25th November 2023 Song: A Space Beast Came Travelling based on A Spaceman Came Travelling by Chris de BurghSketches: Metacrisis Introduction by Chris Mead. Meep Engineering 101 by Chris Mead. Noble Beasts & Where to Find Them by Laura Mead, Chris Mead and Chris Fosten. The Cunning Wrarth Attack Formation by Chris Fosten.Haiku:Pasts are catching up/ As furry evil escapes/ Child benefits winWhat's making us feel g-ood?Alpha: Show finale of Brooklyn 99Loz: OodiesSigma: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers  Additional notes: We're back. And we've forgotten how to use all the equipment, editing software and publishing platforms. Please bear with us as we take our first faltering steps back onto the internet, like podcasting bambis.

We talk about Creative Culture South West, Chris Mead, Josie Lawrence, The Innovation Centre Within University of Exeter Campus, creating a board game, the crossover between improv and therapy, using New Choice to keep improvisers safe, defaulting to high status, psychosynthesis, embodiment, walking gorgeously, Zero Balancing, shiatsu, unconditional positive regard, Chekhov Technique, playing Harold Pinter, the power of pause, Applied Improv Network, and Bensound.

We talk about improvising science fiction as part of Assimilate Improv with Josh Hards, playing aliens and robots, Hoopla Impro, Chris Mead, Katy Schutte, online improv, Boyd Branch, virtual hugs, Andrew Pugsley's Isolation, Jessica Arjet, Parallelogramophonograph, Hideout Theatre, Megan Sherrod, Kaci Beeler, Roy Janik, Scoops Improv Comedy Brighton, 2Spoons Improv (Elena Kerrigan and Jennifer Haufek), The Actors, Simon Goodway, Two Pegs in a Pod with Kathy Manson, The Shed in the Thicket, Beige Mirror, Simon Topping, Kate Lloyd, fear, The Maydays, reviewing shows for The Reviews Hub at the Brighton Fringe, blogging about improv as Spontaneous Tortoise, John Cremer, the The Maydays retreat, Lloydie James Lloyd, musical improv, Harry Puckering, Ric Stewart, Carrie White, Liz Peters and Joe Samuel, Heather Urquhart, using cards as inspiration for characters, how to play Percentages, and Katharine Steer.

Geoff Monk talks about organising the British Improv Project, Yarnfield Park, Tom Young, Tom Hodge, MissImp, Nottingham Improv Comedy Experience, Jon Trevor, Alex Keen, Bobby Anderson, Steve Roe from Hoopla, Maria Peters, Chris Mead, choosing a workshop at BIP, food, Andy Barrett, Keith Johnstone, Loose Moose and the improv scene in the West Country. Mission Improbable First Public Show - 20 October 1998 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5pKqwAHFWI Please support the Improv London podcast by liking, subscribing and telling your friends about this episode. Support us financially via: www.patreon.com/improvlondon.

This week on Yes But Why, I was delighted to connect with UK improv leader, Chris Mead. Chris Mead is a full time performer and teacher of improv. He has performed and taught in over 25 countries worldwide. Chris lives in the Surrey Hills of England with his wife, Laura and their dog friend, Radio. A passionate lover of improv, Chris Mead is currently teaching for Hoopla Impro, the largest improv school in the UK, as well as offering numerous indie classes on his own. Chris is one third of the legendary sci-fi improv team, “Project2” and co-founder of “Unmade Theatre Co” which produces theatrical longform shows. During our conversation, Chris connected the dots on his community building superpower. It all started with Chris's first job after school, helping to facilitate workshops and shows at the local Christian center. This was where he first developed his creative skills. But it was the closing of this center that inspired Chris and his sister to produce their own weeklong theater camp to support the community that had lost their performance home. Years later, Chris used his skills producing theater and building communities to create an online home for improvisers during the pandemic. Alongside creative partner, Katy Schutte, Chris founded the “International Improv Station” (formerly The Improv Place UK). Chris is a creative through and through. He developed characters when he was a kid and made trading cards for them. A few years back, he used his creative skills to help save the world when he worked at an NGO focused on poverty eradication. And now, he's currently writing a book about improv! In the story of his journey, all moves Chris made were fueled by his love for theater and community. Support Chris Mead by joining his newsletter and finding out all the cool new things he's got going on! Chris mentioned to me that he is developing a new improv community in his current hometown of Farnham so keep an eye out for that! You can also take classes with Chris Mead through Hoopla Impro in London! In our chat, he mentioned the online workshop he led recently called “Improv Cinema Club” and that one would be really cool to catch next time it comes around! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 12/15/2022; posted on 12/19/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I was delighted to connect with UK improv leader, Chris Mead. Chris Mead is a full time performer and teacher of improv. He has performed and taught in over 25 countries worldwide. Chris lives in the Surrey Hills of England with his wife, Laura and their dog friend, Radio. A passionate lover of improv, Chris Mead is currently teaching for Hoopla Impro, the largest improv school in the UK, as well as offering numerous indie classes on his own. Chris is one third of the legendary sci-fi improv team, “Project2” and co-founder of “Unmade Theatre Co” which produces theatrical longform shows. During our conversation, Chris connected the dots on his community building superpower. It all started with Chris's first job after school, helping to facilitate workshops and shows at the local Christian center. This was where he first developed his creative skills. But it was the closing of this center that inspired Chris and his sister to produce their own weeklong theater camp to support the community that had lost their performance home. Years later, Chris used his skills producing theater and building communities to create an online home for improvisers during the pandemic. Alongside creative partner, Katy Schutte, Chris founded the “International Improv Station” (formerly The Improv Place UK). Chris is a creative through and through. He developed characters when he was a kid and made trading cards for them. A few years back, he used his creative skills to help save the world when he worked at an NGO focused on poverty eradication. And now, he's currently writing a book about improv! In the story of his journey, all moves Chris made were fueled by his love for theater and community. Support Chris Mead by joining his newsletter and finding out all the cool new things he's got going on! Chris mentioned to me that he is developing a new improv community in his current hometown of Farnham so keep an eye out for that! You can also take classes with Chris Mead through Hoopla Impro in London! In our chat, he mentioned the online workshop he led recently called “Improv Cinema Club” and that one would be really cool to catch next time it comes around! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 12/15/2022; posted on 12/19/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I was delighted to connect with UK improv leader, Chris Mead. Chris Mead is a full time performer and teacher of improv. He has performed and taught in over 25 countries worldwide. Chris lives in the Surrey Hills of England with his wife, Laura and their dog friend, Radio. A passionate lover of improv, Chris Mead is currently teaching for Hoopla Impro, the largest improv school in the UK, as well as offering numerous indie classes on his own. Chris is one third of the legendary sci-fi improv team, “Project2” and co-founder of “Unmade Theatre Co” which produces theatrical longform shows. During our conversation, Chris connected the dots on his community building superpower. It all started with Chris's first job after school, helping to facilitate workshops and shows at the local Christian center. This was where he first developed his creative skills. But it was the closing of this center that inspired Chris and his sister to produce their own weeklong theater camp to support the community that had lost their performance home. Years later, Chris used his skills producing theater and building communities to create an online home for improvisers during the pandemic. Alongside creative partner, Katy Schutte, Chris founded the “International Improv Station” (formerly The Improv Place UK). Chris is a creative through and through. He developed characters when he was a kid and made trading cards for them. A few years back, he used his creative skills to help save the world when he worked at an NGO focused on poverty eradication. And now, he's currently writing a book about improv! In the story of his journey, all moves Chris made were fueled by his love for theater and community. Support Chris Mead by joining his newsletter and finding out all the cool new things he's got going on! Chris mentioned to me that he is developing a new improv community in his current hometown of Farnham so keep an eye out for that! You can also take classes with Chris Mead through Hoopla Impro in London! In our chat, he mentioned the online workshop he led recently called “Improv Cinema Club” and that one would be really cool to catch next time it comes around! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 12/15/2022; posted on 12/19/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I was delighted to connect with UK improv leader, Chris Mead. Chris Mead is a full time performer and teacher of improv. He has performed and taught in over 25 countries worldwide. Chris lives in the Surrey Hills of England with his wife, Laura and their dog friend, Radio. A passionate lover of improv, Chris Mead is currently teaching for Hoopla Impro, the largest improv school in the UK, as well as offering numerous indie classes on his own. Chris is one third of the legendary sci-fi improv team, “Project2” and co-founder of “Unmade Theatre Co” which produces theatrical longform shows. During our conversation, Chris connected the dots on his community building superpower. It all started with Chris's first job after school, helping to facilitate workshops and shows at the local Christian center. This was where he first developed his creative skills. But it was the closing of this center that inspired Chris and his sister to produce their own weeklong theater camp to support the community that had lost their performance home. Years later, Chris used his skills producing theater and building communities to create an online home for improvisers during the pandemic. Alongside creative partner, Katy Schutte, Chris founded the “International Improv Station” (formerly The Improv Place UK). Chris is a creative through and through. He developed characters when he was a kid and made trading cards for them. A few years back, he used his creative skills to help save the world when he worked at an NGO focused on poverty eradication. And now, he's currently writing a book about improv! In the story of his journey, all moves Chris made were fueled by his love for theater and community. Support Chris Mead by joining his newsletter and finding out all the cool new things he's got going on! Chris mentioned to me that he is developing a new improv community in his current hometown of Farnham so keep an eye out for that! You can also take classes with Chris Mead through Hoopla Impro in London! In our chat, he mentioned the online workshop he led recently called “Improv Cinema Club” and that one would be really cool to catch next time it comes around! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 12/15/2022; posted on 12/19/2022)

Catherine McClements has transformed into a vast range of characters during her celebrated career on stage and screen. So, with each role, where does that act of transformation begin? We find out as she prepares for the new laugh-out-loud comedy, Chalkface.Also, Larrakia founder of the NT Dance Company, Gary Lang, shares what's on his Top Shelf and we examine the role of the dramaturg with Chris Mead, head of theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts and author of Wondrous Strange.

Catherine McClements has transformed into a vast range of characters during her celebrated career on stage and screen. So, with each role, where does that act of transformation begin? We find out as she prepares for the new laugh-out-loud comedy, Chalkface. Also, Larrakia founder of the NT Dance Company, Gary Lang, shares what's on his Top Shelf and we examine the role of the dramaturg with Chris Mead, head of theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts and author of Wondrous Strange.

Chris Mead struggles to wrangle Finn in the latest episode of Waterloo Road, which sees work experience go exactly as awry as it always does. Superfan Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson are your hosts as ever. Watch SERIES 5, EPISODE 15 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00s9c7x/waterloo-road-series-5-episode-15/ Prepare for SERIES 5, EPISODE 16 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00scjch/waterloo-road-series-5-episode-16/ *** If you want to subscribe to the PATREON page, visit http://www.patreon.com/waterlooroadpod/ for full details. Our latest Britannia High episode has become available this week. *** Many thanks to our current Patrons: Matthew Kumar, Dylan Gover (@dylansgover on TikTok), Tom Percival, Rachel (a dedicated listener to every Epiroad), Emily Berry, Eve, Hannah Louise (NHS Mental Health Services), Claudia Graham, Lottie Smith and Georgia Leigha (@theavocadobath on Insta and TikTok). Please do follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates, clips and probably terrible jokes also. And, of course, hit that subscribe button and leave a rating/review on your podcast service of choice!

Chris Mead has arrived on Waterloo Road, and we know this because his time has come for the coveted 'is he a pervert?' storyline. Elsewhere, Steph tries to piece together her night with Jo. Tom Beasley and Luke Stevenson, as ever, are your hosts through this journey. Watch SERIES 5, EPISODE 6 of Waterloo Road here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00p68mf/waterloo-road-series-5-episode-6/ Prepare for SERIES 5, EPISODE 7 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00pbwmv/waterloo-road-series-5-episode-7/ *** If you want to subscribe to the PATREON page, visit http://www.patreon.com/waterlooroadpod/ for full details. Another Britannia High review is coming soon, along with the second half of the series four awards. *** Many thanks to our current Patrons: Matthew Kumar, waterlooroad37, Evan Francis, Tom Percival, Rachel (a dedicated listener to every Epiroad), Emily Berry, Hannah Louise (NHS Mental Health Services), Claudia Graham and Georgia Leigha (@theavocadobath). Please do follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates, clips and probably terrible jokes also. And, of course, hit that subscribe button and leave a rating/review on your podcast service of choice!

What happens when two improv organisations in different parts of the world happen to have the same name - and then discover each other exist?This is the story of The Improv Place, USA and The Improv Place, UK. Last week, after a series of conversations, one of the two organisations changed names. This episode tells the story of how these companies came about, and how they reached a resolution about their names.This episode features:Jermaine Trice from The Improv PlaceCheck out recordings of some of the shows The Improv Place has been staging by following these links:Voices - Episode 7https://youtu.be/WKX_9US110kPandemic Chef - Episode 3https://youtu.be/-VOgCldPpowSing! - Episode 1https://youtu.be/Q3JyOclEFocVariété - Episode 1https://youtu.be/NUaIayFtQ24The House Show - Episode 1https://youtu.be/VUmayiFs9nIKaty Schutte and Chris Mead from The Improv Place UK, which is now known as The International Improv StationYou can find them at their old site, ahead of their rebrand at https://theimprov.place/which will soon become - http://internationalimprovstation.com/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydGet the world of improv in your inbox every two weeks - improvchronicle.substack.comGet transcripts of episodes and blogs at improvchronicle.comGet in touch at newsdesk@improvchronice.comTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of chatting with Velvet Duke, Toronto-based entertainer and improv instructor. Velvet Duke is a world-beloved Black, autistic, queer, velvet voiced, multi-faceted creator, facilitator, and community leader. As an entertainer, Velvet engages with audiences as a musical improviser, a storyteller, a stand-up, and a host. Velvet studied at and graduated from The Improv Place (Masterclass in Teaching) as well as Second City Toronto Training Centre (Musical Improvisation Conservatory). He has also taken master classes in improvisation with Jill Bernard, Stephen Davison, John Gebretatose, Natasha Boomer, Ken Hall, Mick Napier, Katy Schutte and Chris Mead. Velvet is also an improv workshop facilitator. Based in Canada with a strong internet connection, Velvet is available to lead workshops virtually to groups around the world. Velvet facilitates virtual classes through international improvisational theatres such as Edinburgh International Improv Festival, The Nursery Theatre, Vintage Improv Festival, and Highwire Improv. He also runs online improv workshops through Guelph Black Heritage Society and Black Improv Alliance. Velvet has facilitated in-person workshops at the Black and Funny Festival, Theatre on the Edge, and with the original Toronto Theatresports. In our conversation, Velvet and I talk about how much we miss performing in front of an audience and how much we crave big crowds. We are kindred spirits and we talk about a superpower we both have connecting with and comforting strangers. Velvet tells me about his Star Trek fandom improv troupe, “The Dandies,” and about his deeply personal solo show series, “Personal Demon Hunter.” We were excited to chat with each other and we can't wait for you to listen to it now! Support Velvet Duke by watching his online improv shows including: “Y'Up”, “Crooner,” and “Crushin It.” Hire Velvet Duke to facilitate an improv workshop at your theatre! Highly skilled and extremely motivated, Velvet is the improv teacher you have been looking for! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of chatting with Velvet Duke, Toronto-based entertainer and improv instructor. Velvet Duke is a world-beloved Black, autistic, queer, velvet voiced, multi-faceted creator, facilitator, and community leader. As an entertainer, Velvet engages with audiences as a musical improviser, a storyteller, a stand-up, and a host. Velvet studied at and graduated from The Improv Place (Masterclass in Teaching) as well as Second City Toronto Training Centre (Musical Improvisation Conservatory). He has also taken master classes in improvisation with Jill Bernard, Stephen Davison, John Gebretatose, Natasha Boomer, Ken Hall, Mick Napier, Katy Schutte and Chris Mead. Velvet is also an improv workshop facilitator. Based in Canada with a strong internet connection, Velvet is available to lead workshops virtually to groups around the world. Velvet facilitates virtual classes through international improvisational theatres such as Edinburgh International Improv Festival, The Nursery Theatre, Vintage Improv Festival, and Highwire Improv. He also runs online improv workshops through Guelph Black Heritage Society and Black Improv Alliance. Velvet has facilitated in-person workshops at the Black and Funny Festival, Theatre on the Edge, and with the original Toronto Theatresports. In our conversation, Velvet and I talk about how much we miss performing in front of an audience and how much we crave big crowds. We are kindred spirits and we talk about a superpower we both have connecting with and comforting strangers. Velvet tells me about his Star Trek fandom improv troupe, “The Dandies,” and about his deeply personal solo show series, “Personal Demon Hunter.” We were excited to chat with each other and we can’t wait for you to listen to it now! Support Velvet Duke by watching his online improv shows including: “Y’Up”, “Crooner,” and “Crushin It.” Hire Velvet Duke to facilitate an improv workshop at your theatre! Highly skilled and extremely motivated, Velvet is the improv teacher you have been looking for! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of chatting with Velvet Duke, Toronto-based entertainer and improv instructor. Velvet Duke is a world-beloved Black, autistic, queer, velvet voiced, multi-faceted creator, facilitator, and community leader. As an entertainer, Velvet engages with audiences as a musical improviser, a storyteller, a stand-up, and a host. Velvet studied at and graduated from The Improv Place (Masterclass in Teaching) as well as Second City Toronto Training Centre (Musical Improvisation Conservatory). He has also taken master classes in improvisation with Jill Bernard, Stephen Davison, John Gebretatose, Natasha Boomer, Ken Hall, Mick Napier, Katy Schutte and Chris Mead. Velvet is also an improv workshop facilitator. Based in Canada with a strong internet connection, Velvet is available to lead workshops virtually to groups around the world. Velvet facilitates virtual classes through international improvisational theatres such as Edinburgh International Improv Festival, The Nursery Theatre, Vintage Improv Festival, and Highwire Improv. He also runs online improv workshops through Guelph Black Heritage Society and Black Improv Alliance. Velvet has facilitated in-person workshops at the Black and Funny Festival, Theatre on the Edge, and with the original Toronto Theatresports. In our conversation, Velvet and I talk about how much we miss performing in front of an audience and how much we crave big crowds. We are kindred spirits and we talk about a superpower we both have connecting with and comforting strangers. Velvet tells me about his Star Trek fandom improv troupe, “The Dandies,” and about his deeply personal solo show series, “Personal Demon Hunter.” We were excited to chat with each other and we can’t wait for you to listen to it now! Support Velvet Duke by watching his online improv shows including: “Y’Up”, “Crooner,” and “Crushin It.” Hire Velvet Duke to facilitate an improv workshop at your theatre! Highly skilled and extremely motivated, Velvet is the improv teacher you have been looking for! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of chatting with Velvet Duke, Toronto-based entertainer and improv instructor.Velvet Duke is a world-beloved Black, autistic, queer, velvet voiced, multi-faceted creator, facilitator, and community leader. As an entertainer, Velvet engages with audiences as a musical improviser, a storyteller, a stand-up, and a host. Velvet studied at and graduated from The Improv Place (Masterclass in Teaching) as well as Second City Toronto Training Centre (Musical Improvisation Conservatory). He has also taken master classes in improvisation with Jill Bernard, Stephen Davison, John Gebretatose, Natasha Boomer, Ken Hall, Mick Napier, Katy Schutte and Chris Mead.Velvet is also an improv workshop facilitator. Based in Canada with a strong internet connection, Velvet is available to lead workshops virtually to groups around the world. Velvet facilitates virtual classes through international improvisational theatres such as Edinburgh International Improv Festival, The Nursery Theatre, Vintage Improv Festival, and Highwire Improv. He also runs online improv workshops through Guelph Black Heritage Society and Black Improv Alliance. Velvet has facilitated in-person workshops at the Black and Funny Festival, Theatre on the Edge, and with the original Toronto Theatresports.In our conversation, Velvet and I talk about how much we miss performing in front of an audience and how much we crave big crowds. We are kindred spirits and we talk about a superpower we both have connecting with and comforting strangers. Velvet tells me about his Star Trek fandom improv troupe, “The Dandies,” and about his deeply personal solo show series, “Personal Demon Hunter.” We were excited to chat with each other and we can’t wait for you to listen to it now!Support Velvet Duke by watching his online improv shows including: “Y’Up”, “Crooner,” and “Crushin It.” Hire Velvet Duke to facilitate an improv workshop at your theatre! Highly skilled and extremely motivated, Velvet is the improv teacher you have been looking for!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com and put in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off your first consultation!

IMDp is an improvised interview podcast. Every week Martina Minnow interviews a director about their upcoming film, but until she introduces them, only Martina knows the guests name and the name of their movie. Also joining Martina each week are our resident improvisers who create cutaway scenes and clips from the films discussed.   Todays Special Guest: Chris Mead (Marcus Entwhistle) is a UK-based performer and theatre-maker who teaches and coaches improvisation in London and around the world. He studied theatre at Royal Holloway College, University of London and improvisation at iO and The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago. Chris is co-artistic director of The Nursery Theatre, a space in London dedicated to improv as a theatrical art form. He is a member of the internationally-renown ensemble The Maydays, one third of sci-fi collective Project2 and recently co-founded Unmade Theatre Co to pursue new projects as a director and performer. Chris is also the host of YesBot, a podcast about the theory and craft of improv.       @mrchrismead.     mrchrismead.com    https://theimprov.place  The IMDp Team: @improvmoviepod Sabrina Luisi (Martina Minnow) is in Hoopla House team Michelle, acapella improvised musical group Acaprov, improvised musical narrative group Multiverse and long form team Buffet. Sabrina is also an actor and writer in immersive online murder mystery group, Play Dead London. She loves Eastenders, refrigerated Curly Wurlys, and has three accents she uses on rotation in improv shows.  Twitter: @sabrinaluisi                      Instagram: @sabrina.luisi Vicky Hawley (Resident Improviser) is an improviser, comedian and storyteller who regularly performs with groups including Chortle Award winning Jericho Comedy, Edinburgh sellout Bumper Blyton, and internationally touring improv musical Multiverse. Vicky is also a professional DM, the host of D&D liveplay podcast Vicky's World, and a regular player on Sasha Ellen's Character Building Experience.  Twitter: @vichawley                        Instagram: @vic.hawley Rory Vieyra (Resident Improviser) is an improviser and Actor who regularly performs with Music Box Improv, Acaprov and The Inflatables in London and abroad. He also teaches improv with Hoopla Impro and performs in immersive Murder Mystery group Play Dead London. He loves Cinnanmon Buns, Dolly Parton and Ancient Greece. He know his impressions are bad but refuses to stop. Instagram & Facebook: @roryvieyra Steve Tanner (Producer/Editor) is Director of 4Foot1Films. He creates and edits video content for theatre productions and regularly collaborates with Hoopla Impro to edit their sketches. He runs filmmaking workshops for kids and is also an actor with immersive online murder mystery group, Play Dead London. Instagram @4foot1films   Theme Music by Matt Brown & Jonny Griffiths Episode Artwork by Marty Sears   Additional music by Stan Babich THE RIGHT MUSIC FOR YOUR VIDEO Music Link ://www.patreon.com/no_copyrightmusic   “Rising Sun” by Yoshinori Tanaka is under Creative Commons (cc-by) licence. Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: Https://youtu.be/FFtN27D2TD8

Just as our art form adapted by going online, online shows have adapted with the technology. As people realise that online improv is going to stay with us in some form how is technology is being used and adapted by teams to make the experience better for performers and audiences and the improv community as a whole?Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Stephanie Rae from The Black Improv Alliance: https://blackimprovalliance.com Chris Griswold from Pineappl: https://pineappl.studio/ Experience Pineappl for yourself in a free drop-in workshop with Chris: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-monday-improv-comedy-drop-in-on-pineappl-registration-133052127495 Chris Mead and Katy Schutte from The Improv Place: https://theimprov.place/ The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Mead from The Improv Place, Project 2, The Maydays and The Nursery and Valerie Ward from Parallelogramophonograph (PGraph) improvise a story between a famous illusionist and their ex-assistant.

This week on the podcast it's the official start of Season 2. We kick off the season with a discussion of the 7th Doctor's companion Ace! We discuss Ace's time on the show and the legacy of the character. Featuring an interview with Chris Mead of The Ood Cast!

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Chris Mead, co-founder and CRO of CROSSNET. Chris, his brother and a friend came up with the idea for this new game, a mix of volleyball and foursquare (or handball, as Aussie kids know it), after a late night of brainstorming. They built a rough prototype, figured out the rules and played. Almost three years later, the game is in over 300 retail stores, generates over a million dollars a month in revenue and could become an Olympic sport. Chris talks about channel strategy, manufacturing and wholesale, the power of community and all the lessons he learned turning an idea into a thriving business.Links from the episode CROSSNETDouble your Profits in 6 Months or Less by Bob FiferHow I Built This with Guy RazShopify Reunite (sponsored)Klarna (sponsored)Questions answered in this podcast include:What marketing channels have been most effective for you? How did you get your product into retail stores?How has Covid 19 impacted your business?What mistakes have you made along the way?What advice do you have for anyone looking to turn a great idea into a business?This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusThe new climate has accelerated nearly a decade of eCommerce evolution into just 90 days and just as businesses around the world have pivoted to adapt, Shopify have scrapped their normal plans to help solve the problems merchants face today. At Shopify Reunite, Shopify launched a bunch of innovative new solutions to help you keep up and stay informed on the future of commerce. To see them all, watch the recording at shopify.com.au/reuniteKlarnaOur partners, Klarna, only recently landed here in Australia and they are already shaking up the payments space. As the largest Buy Now Pay Later solution, Klarna makes online shopping seamless. In fact 85% of their users say Klarna is a better shopping experience than other checkouts. This can only lead to more frequent sales and loyal customers, right? As well as this, Klarna offers buyer protection for all purchases and the onboarding and purchase process for your customers is as simple, smooth, safe and friction free as it gets. If you aren't offering a Buy Now Pay Later option or are paying too much for your current solution, Klarna is definitely worth a look. To find out more, visit klarna.com.au/business or reach out to me directly if you’d like an introduction to their team.About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGHNathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Chris Meade from CROSSNETChris Meade is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of CROSSNET. Chris is responsible for everything sales related and has helped the company generate 2.25 million dollars in 2019, their first full year on the market. Outside of building and optimizing the CROSSNET website andleading the e-mail marketing department, he has developed relationships with renowned retailers such as DICKS, Target and Walmart. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film, Video and Interactive Media from Quinnipiac University in 2014. Much of his photography and video work can be found throughout the CROSSNET website and social media pages. When not building one of the fastest growing sporting good companies, he is an avid gym goer who also enjoys yoga, basketball, and snowboarding. You can contact Chris on LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Chris Mead, co-founder and CRO of CROSSNET. Chris, his brother and a friend came up with the idea for this new game, a mix of volleyball and foursquare (or handball, as Aussie kids know it), after a late night of brainstorming. They built a rough prototype, figured out the rules and played. Almost three years later, the game is in over 300 retail stores, generates over a million dollars a month in revenue and could become an Olympic sport. Chris talks about channel strategy, manufacturing and wholesale, the power of community and all the lessons he learned turning an idea into a thriving business.Links from the episode CROSSNETDouble your Profits in 6 Months or Less by Bob FiferHow I Built This with Guy RazShopify Reunite (sponsored)Klarna (sponsored)Questions answered in this podcast include:What marketing channels have been most effective for you? How did you get your product into retail stores?How has Covid 19 impacted your business?What mistakes have you made along the way?What advice do you have for anyone looking to turn a great idea into a business?This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusThe new climate has accelerated nearly a decade of eCommerce evolution into just 90 days and just as businesses around the world have pivoted to adapt, Shopify have scrapped their normal plans to help solve the problems merchants face today. At Shopify Reunite, Shopify launched a bunch of innovative new solutions to help you keep up and stay informed on the future of commerce. To see them all, watch the recording at shopify.com.au/reuniteKlarnaOur partners, Klarna, only recently landed here in Australia and they are already shaking up the payments space. As the largest Buy Now Pay Later solution, Klarna makes online shopping seamless. In fact 85% of their users say Klarna is a better shopping experience than other checkouts. This can only lead to more frequent sales and loyal customers, right? As well as this, Klarna offers buyer protection for all purchases and the onboarding and purchase process for your customers is as simple, smooth, safe and friction free as it gets. If you aren't offering a Buy Now Pay Later option or are paying too much for your current solution, Klarna is definitely worth a look. To find out more, visit klarna.com.au/business or reach out to me directly if you’d like an introduction to their team.About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGHNathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Chris Meade from CROSSNETChris Meade is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of CROSSNET. Chris is responsible for everything sales related and has helped the company generate 2.25 million dollars in 2019, their first full year on the market. Outside of building and optimizing the CROSSNET website andleading the e-mail marketing department, he has developed relationships with renowned retailers such as DICKS, Target and Walmart. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film, Video and Interactive Media from Quinnipiac University in 2014. Much of his photography and video work can be found throughout the CROSSNET website and social media pages. When not building one of the fastest growing sporting good companies, he is an avid gym goer who also enjoys yoga, basketball, and snowboarding. You can contact Chris on LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I spend some time with Dr. John Demartini, a world-renowned specialist in human behavior, a researcher, author and global educator.John Demartini is also the founder of the Demartini Institute, a private research and education organization with a curriculum of over 72 different courses covering multiple aspects of human development.During our conversation Dr Demartini explains how to achieve your goals through prioritising your day, the importance of mindset and the super power he'd most like to have.This week's show also includes An elevator pitch from Chris Mead, founder and Chief Lime at Limewedge, music from Jen Jeavons, the founder of Brisbane based digital agency Pixel Palace and Damon "DaRil" Nailer, a songwriter, producer, artist, author, speaker, consultant, and educator.A Kizzi's Friday Game Changer Product Review: Dixie Word Press theme.

Trent talks with Chris Mead (UK) about how he got into improv, why he’s such a nice guy, and the differences between performing with The Maydays and how that compares to his other group Project 2. Support Yesfinland www.yesfinland.com/support Credits Host – Trent Pancy Producer – Ville Välimäki & Gert Leja Intro Music – Samuel […]

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where we this week we continue our series on 1993's seminal FPS DOOM. We spend some time especially on level design and the environments and specifically how they feel different from the first, as well as other topics. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Episode two! Issues covered: figuring out where we actually are, Hell bleeding through, chaotic and asymmetric geometry, non-critical path key use, additional exploration, pace of play then and now, Tim uses the "I-word" on a non-explicit podcast, immersion then and now, speed of play in the 2016 sequel, cover and higher lethality in modern shooters, reasons shooters slowed down, getting use out of smaller amounts of play-time, the authoring of levels then and now, expectations of differing business models, wanting to live in the space for longer, using the keys to get weapons rather than just to get to the exit, communicating change to the player, setting and rules surprises, cosmic horror influence, specialization of level design, holistic differences, teleporter and stair and platform use, where you got your shareware in 1993, Steam collecting data on cards and such vs Quake_Test, simple puzzle, dungeon master influence, using lighting for effect, AI rules, emergent behavior, escalation of clutter from human body parts to demon body parts, knockback, having additional sprites/frames, communicating AI state visually, closing the Pokemon Pandora's Box, diving deep on EVs and IVs and fans finding a way, high degrees of systems plus social equals success?, slimness of Nintendo UI, Nintendo patching glitches out, Marathon on modern systems, pitch-counting your Pokemon battles, areas to run through in games that are okay. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: John Romero, Sandy Petersen, Wolfenstein 3D, Call of Cthulhu, Quake, Half-Life, Tomb of Horrors, Tom Hall, Anachronox, Predator, Splinter Cell, Nintendo, fulltilted, Bard's Tale Remastered, Prey, System Shock 2, Deus Ex, Eye of the Beholder, King's Quest, Wizard and the Princess, Pokemon, Gothic Chocobo, Mario Maker 2, Patrick Klepek, Waypoint, Smash Bros, Marathon, Alelph One, Ultima Underworld, System Shock, Daggerfall, Chris Mead, Ben Zaugg, minatorrent, Tomb Raider, Metroid: Samus Returns. Next time: The final episode! https://twitch.tv/brettdouville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

Chris is a UK-based performer and theatre-maker who teaches and coaches improvisation in London. He has studied theatre at Royal Holloway College and improvisation at iO and The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago. He is the co-artistic director of The Nursery Theatre, a space in London dedicated to improv as a theatrical art form and a member of the internationally-renowned ensemble The Maydays, one half of sci-fi duo Project2 and recently co-founded Unmade Theatre Co. to pursue new projects as a director and performer. Chris hosts YesBot, a podcast about the theory and craft of improv.

Enjoy a rare treat from Melbourne Theatre Company at MPavilion over three summer evenings as MTC presents a series exploring different facets of modern theatre practice. Hear play-readings of new Australian dramatic works commissioned by MTC and enjoy a discussion of the theatrical process with special international guest director Lila Neugebauer. Here they discussed the warp and weft of theatre, its role in shaping the future, and how it works both here and overseas. Make new discoveries and see how flashes of inspiration play an important part in the development of new and exciting theatre that speaks to the problems and possibilities of our time. In demand by America’s finest new generation of writers, from Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker to Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Lila Neugebauer will discuss the commercial pressures of being an artist in New York, and nurturing playwrights in such a public, pressure-cooker environment.

Gallagher Premiership Rugby: NEW YORK, NY - Gallagher, the highly-successful, family-run global company out of Chicago, is now a major force on the professional sports scene. CMO Chris Mead joins our Matt McCarthy in a candid conversation that includes: -Gallagher partnering with the English Premiership and Chicago Cubs in the same week. -Why Rugby? -Goals of the Company -Major League Rugby -The Gallagher Way -Working in Communities -Shannon Gallagher playing rugby at Cornell (and marrying the ref!) Please feel free to comment below and please share with your mates! All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/category/videos/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Google + (Yes, apparently that's still a thing): https://plus.google.com/+RugbyWrapUp -Apple PodCasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-wrap-up/id1253199236?mt=2

97 - Chris Mead - Improv London Podcast by Improv London

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where we are discussing 1992's immersive sim classic Ultima Underworld. We discuss the specifics of levels two and three a bit, but also tackle inventory, encumbrance, taking notes on paper, and the delightful map and how those have changed over the years. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Levels 2 and 3 Podcast breakdown: 0:43    UU Discussion 48:46  Break 49:12  Feedback Issues covered: Brett learns some Lizardman, chatting with goblins and the many civilizations, relationships between factions, killing a she-spider, being fully engaged, the mystery of Sir Cabirus, Tim falls down a hole, leveling up quickly, Brett loses some chain mail, taking paper notes as you play, making lists of details like clues and mantras, physical keys vs logical keys and design trade-offs, imagining player stories, keeping track of key rules, attributing influences to this game vs prior games, annotating the map, drawing a dungeon as you went, automapping and writing on the map, writing a legend, player agency on the map, some map games, the shadow of the map pin, handling inventory, bags within bags, putting inventory responsibility on the player, respecting the player's intelligence, anxiety from previous play-throughs of losing objects, having help from viewers, needing encumbrance space and dropping objects to make room, asking a lot from the player, return of older styles of gameplay to support usability, jankiness of erasing, adapting map to a controller, rules that you discover along the way: leeches and spiking doors, using player tools in Bethesda games, game developer view on objects that you have, dwarf section: beginning middle and end, sense of place, the gazer shooting a beam at you, looking for Shak, repair skills, potential for overspecialization, level cap of 16, the eight virtues and corresponding classes, Joy to the Underworld, playing music on stream, being a completionist and hoarding everything in the hoard room, fixing the audio, podcasts/interviews, level design as a discipline, level design for stealth gameplay, onboarding stealth mechanics and their combination, avoiding overwhelming player (and designer), fantasy fulfillment in Thief, a little goes a long way, designing from moments and working backwards, having vignettes to implement towards, client-facing programming, merging geometry and systems and mechanics, tension in Thief II. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Dungeons and Dragons, Eye of the Beholder, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, UbiSoft, The Witcher, Far Cry 2, Miasmata, Joe and Bob Johnson, LOST, Etrian Odyssey, Nintendo, Brian Taylor, Mark Eldridge, Dark Souls, Looking Glass Studios, Fallout 3, Skyrim, Ultima Underworld 2, System Shock 2, Ultima series and classes, Final Fantasy (series), JohnCaboose/Bjorn, Makendi, MaasNeotekProto, Tom Francis, Heat Signature, Floating Point, Gunpoint, PCGamer podcast, Crate and Crowbar, Aaron Evers, Thief, Paul Neurath, Mark Allen Garcia, Metal Gear Solid, Chris Mead, GAMBIT/MIT, Irrational Games, Bioshock, Phillip Staffetius, Final Fantasy IX, Kotaku, MSXII, Gamemaker, Game Developers Conference, Metal Gear Solid 4, John LeCarre, Mark of the Ninja, Star Wars: Republic Commando, Nels Anderson, Thief II, Alien: Isolation. Links: Tom Francis on emergent narrative GOG forum link for audio care of Mark Eldridge Paul Neurath on Thief  c/o Aaron Evers GAMBIT/MIT on Looking Glass c/o Chris Mead Next time: Levels 4, 5, and 6 @brett_douville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

Tim is the actor famous for children's character Tickle-Tockle. He has no faith in his daughter's ballet skills, but is still trying to make Delilah's recital on four flat tyres. With strange allegations and a redesign of Tickle-Tockle to 'digital' will he make it through the day? With Tom Salinsky, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by ​Seanie Ruttledge

As the title suggests, this is the first one of these. The plan is that an episode will be going out every fortnight. This episode's film is Stalker, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. It stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, and Nikolay Grinko. The first ten minutes or so of the podcast are non-spoilery but from then on EXPECT SPOILERS.   My guest is the most excellent Lyn Setchell. Many thanks to Owen Choules and Chris Mead of Classic Schmassic for their inspiration (and let's face it, essentially their format). If you'd like to get in touch, the Twitter handle is @RussophilesU and for longer messages, please email me at russophilesunite@gmail.com

Corban Chapel: Pastor Chris Mead - September 18th, 2017 by Corban University

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where we are discussing 1999 Black Isle classic Planescape: Torment. We talk about the usefulness of tropes (which this game mostly overturns), keeping your bearings when so much is available to you, and the uses of story and narrative to prop up underwhelming mechanics. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Through Ravel's Maze Podcast breakdown: 0:39 Segment 1 57:45 Break 58:17 Segment 2: Feedback/Questions Issues covered: permutations and open maps at the Clerk's Ward, open world games, quest UIs, tuning out the journal entries, Tim second-guessing himself, Lothar stealing Morte, alphabet soup names, Brett messes up Soego's name five different ways, how tropes give you a handhold, how The Witcher uses tropes and lore, culture: you're soaking in it!, anything can open a portal, evolution of usability, the game as maze, leaning on the journal, buying up all the items in the Curiosity Shop, tedium of fetch quests, lack of mechanical interest, being enthralled to the material, designing a puzzle platformer, marrying elements together to make something stronger, object-oriented ontology, diving deep into a thing and its mechanics and limits, the audience will decide, mainly an adventure game, thin mechanics, DA:I companion quests, Fallout as a better marriage of mechanics and story, playing as a character vs playing as a player avatar, "it's barely an RPG," combat difficulty, missing hack-and-slash, PST diverging from other Infinity Engine games, more combat and more combat difficulty in IE games, Heart of Winter mode, development divergence, finding a balance of narrative people can hang on to or not, the Brothel of Intellectual Lusts, discussing high points, whose head did you get?, Soego the wererat spy, multiple needles vs multiple haystacks, getting mazed, the zombie in the Coffinmaker's shop, the Alley of Lingering Sighs, metaphorical meaning, passion in game development, programming challenges in videogame development, moving to games from applications programming, waterfall vs iterative development, opportunities in 3D art, crossover with film, designers and passion, communicating through code, seeing branching vs taking branches, story vs systems in reader feedback. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Dragon Age: Inquisition, Infinity Engine, The Witcher 3, Star Trek, Memento, Baldur's Gate (series), Andrzej Sapkowski, Beauty and the Beast, Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber, Anthony Halderman, Ian Bogost, Georgia Tech, The Atlantic, soccer, Tetris, Chess, Go, What Remains of Edith Finch, Giant Sparrow, The Unfinished Swan, Naughty Dog, Nate Wells (obliquely), Portal, Thomas Was Alone, Play Anything, Icewind Dale (series), Bioware, Interplay, Fallout, Dungeons & Dragons, Darksiders, Zelda (series), Diablo, Halo (obliquely), João Vitor Bispo Galvão, Aaron Evers, John Carmack, Fargo, Starfighter, Chris Corry, Andrew Kirmse, Unreal, idTech, Timothy Homan, Final Fantasy IX, Dragon Age: Origins, Bethesda Game Studios, Kurt Strock, Chris Mead, Deus Ex, System Shock 2. Point of Information: Nate Wells was the Naughty Dog Lead Artist (of The Last of Us) who went to Giant Sparrow that Tim and I were trying to remember. Next time: Until we return to Sigil Links: Video Games Are Better Without Stories, Ian Bogost  The Exceptional Beauty of Doom 3's Source Code   @brett_douville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

Chris Mead spent 2 years playing with the DCI Bluecoats marching band, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Being a former K-12 Music teacher gives him a unique perspective on learning music, and how to develop your sound. Now Chris drums full time with the Peterson Brothers, and Bocephus. What You'll Learn From This Episode ⁃ What it means to be Amenable ⁃ why being held accountable is so important ⁃ when to speak up vs when not to speak up ⁃ What you can learn from marching bands, even if you don't want to play in one.

State of Play: Why do we need theatre in Australia? Angela Catterns interviews a panel of theatre professionals – including Fred Copperwaite, Lee Lewis, Chris Mead and Alana Valentine – about the state of Australian theatre, now. Produced by Angela Catterns Music by Charlie Chan Sound by Tony David Cray

We really enjoyed our conversation with Chris Mead of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives when he was a guest on Through the Noise last year so we decided to invite him back on the show. We wanted to find out more about his work with the Association as well as his passion -- a historian of the Chamber of Commerce. Last time he was in the studio, we talked about the history of the various Chambers of Commerce around the country and his book "Magicians of Main Street." With over 7000 Chambers around the country, their work and membership varies widely and the Association of Chamber Executives helps unite the people working in offices large and small while envisioning and planning for what the future will bring -- as in their strategic plan - Horizon 2025.  Chris Mead has nearly 20 years’ experience working with associations. He handles mostly sponsorships and memberships. And he’s also fascinated by chambers of commerce and their role in the building of the United States. The surprising influence of chambers on American history is something he uncovered in his recently published book, The Magicians of Main Street: America and its Chambers of Commerce, 1768-1945. ACCE, founded in 1914, is an association of 1,200 local, regional, and state chambers of commerce, mostly in North America.

Neil+1 "The Podcast" features raw interviews with interesting and inspiring improvisers that I meet on my travels. In this podcast I chat with Katy Schutte and Chris Mead, both performers with The Maydays and Project2. Some of our topics include religion in improv and whether an individual's spiritual beliefs can influence on stage. For more about Katy and Chris and the things they do please visit: http://www.katyschutte.co.uk http://www.themaydays.co.uk http://www.scifiimprov.co.uk Music Track "Rainbows" by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Jules Munns, Chris Mead, Jenny Rowe, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte and Tony Harris.

This is a special musical episode starring the Maydays with Joe Samuel improvising on keys. Dating is difficult for Sarah Bunn, but amidst the attentions of Neil, Jeremy and Jo, there is a very special elephant called Martin who sat on a phone at the Midlands Safari Park. With Jules Munns, Chris Mead, Jenny Rowe, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.

Glenda drives the prison bus. Today, she has wrongly programmed her satellite navigation to take the inmates to a nice cafe that makes it's own sourdough bread. Steve from Love Creative PR is worried about how this will come across in the press, especially when there's a bomb on board. Meanwhile, Glenda awkwardly discusses bird jizz with Bob from the Ornithology Group. With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Órla Mc Govern.

Casey is a flying vet, popping in to solve a terrible cat problem in Warrnambool, Australia. Unfortunately it transpires that her teacher - Professor Jobsworth - was awful and Casey is technically uncertified. What will this mean for the local dingos, wombats, kangaroos and stereotypes? With Oliver Senton, Chris Mead, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Julia Knight

Linda is on her way to the jewel in New Zealand's tourism crown; a village that is dedicated to the Hobbit village from the books of JRR Tolkien. Her Dad is very worried that magic and wizards will undo her Christianity. Not only that, but her orcish stalker Gogrin is getting a little too close and Simon's one true ring has gone missing. With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Edmund Fargher.

Andrew has been solving mysteries since he was 10 years old and that's what takes him to a secret smugglers' cave in Dorset. Andrew loves everyone and everyone loves Andrew; which, frankly, can be a problem. Will Andrew get to Dorset? Will he break up any marriages? Will he solve the curse of the zombie pirate? With Dave Waller, Chris Mead, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @crowleynco & @theoodloz Recorded live at @ORLTheatre courtesy of @OvercoatsWooden and Radioman in London.

Improv London - Episode 11 - Chris Mead Weekly podcast documenting and developing the London improv scene. In every episode we speak to a different improviser about their improv origin story and what they love about the artform. Hoopla @hooplaimpro HooplaImpro.com Katy Schutte @katyschutte katyschutte.co.uk Jason Shotts http://www.jasonshotts.com/ Maria Peters @ThatMariaPeters https://www.facebook.com/MariaPetersImprov Sophie Pumphrey iO Chicago @iochicago ioimprov.com/chicago/ PROJΞCT2 @Project2Prov FOLLOWS YOU [SCIENCE][FICTION][GEEKS][IMPROV] RTing the cast: @mrchrismead @the_funkhouse @katyschutte Project2Prov.co.uk Dummy http://ioimprov.com/west/show/dummy-2/ TJ and Dave http://www.tjanddave.com/ @TJandDave WeirDass @WeirDassImprov goo.gl/RTGZvm Baby Wants Candy @Babywantscandy BabyWantsCandy.com Albert Samuels http://babywantscandy.com/about-us Peter Gwinn @gwinns Ellen Mainwood @EllenMainwood Nicola Kidner @LadyNics Dylan Emery @dylanemery @theshowstoppers @extemporeT @schoolofnight @grandtheftimpro @thefrogcrunch thecrunchyfrogcollective.com Adam Meggido @adammeggido Michael Brunström @thestroid michaelbrunstrom.co.uk Sarah-Louise Young @CabaretWhore sarah-louise-young.com Edgar Fernando (Hoopla Ibiza) http://www.hooplaimpro.com/about-steve-roe.html The Showstoppers @TheShowstoppers theshowstoppers.org John Cremer @realmofimprov johncremer.co.uk Jonathan Monkhouse @the_funkhouse London jonathanmonkhouse.co.uk Jinni Lyons @comedyfoodgirl nstagram @comedyfoodgirl See also @destinationpod & @BlytonImpro Nicola Kidner @LadyNics Rhiannon Vivian @RhiannonVv rhiannonvivian.com Andrew Gentilli @AndrewGentilli andrewgentilli.com Dave Waller @DiagonalDave Dave 'Dave Waller' Waller Tim Sniffen @MisterSniffen mrsniffen.tumblr.com The Maydays @Maydays Improv Comedy Theatre | Shows & Training Us: @lizpeterscomedy @seechord @musicimprov @katyschutte @julesmunns @johncremer @rhiannonvv @jblackwater @tiptreejen themaydays.co.uk Music Box @MusicBoxImprov musicboximprov.com Monkey Toast https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyToastUk/ Annoyance Theatre @The_Annoyance theannoyance.com Mick Napier http://www.amazon.co.uk/Improvise-Mick-Napier/dp/156608198X Susan Messing @MessingSusan The Free Association @FAimprov TheFreeAssociation.co.uk Pgraph @parallelo pgraph.com The Sufferettes @thesufferettes @johnsonbecky & @kaylalorette thesufferettes.com MANTOWN Comedy @MANTOWNcomedy Mantown.ca http://backline.podbean.com/ BeerSharkMice @beersharkmice http://ioimprov.com/west/shows/beersharkmice/ Scott Adset https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Adsit Austentatious @AustenImpro austentatiousimpro.com The Scientist of Living Things @Scientistimprov Cariad Lloyd @ladycariad cariadlloyd.com Joseph Morpurgo @JosephIsMissing youtube.com/watch?v=bgAWxQ… Loveplay (FF plays) Paperback by Moira Buffini http://www.amazon.co.uk/Loveplay-FF-plays-Moira-Buffini/dp/0571209831 DoNotAdjustYourStage @dnayscomedy dnays.com

After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Oliver Senton, Chris Mead, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.

Gary is on the cutting edge of lawnmower technology. But how will his design fare on the new Scrapheap Challenge Robot Wars TV show? Is the Flymo ZX52 worth losing your family for? And just how many Garys are there in the world... With Oliver Senton, Chris Mead, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Jess O'Neill

Climbing Everest! Waterskiing! Test driving a jet pack! Dan is doing none of these things. In fact, he's on his way to IKEA while all of his friends are having a much better time. Should he settle for reindeer jerky, or is there something more to life? With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.

Jo Lean is an aspiring male Dolly Parton impersonator racing against Joel Spleen to get to Dollywood first and make his dreams come true. But with a sister wanting to be Arnie, a dad wanting to be Susan Sarandon and his mum wanting to be a cat, how can he possibly stand out? Recorded live at Giggleloop's improv night in London. With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @giggleloopstuff

While pam looks after the baby and feeds Maximus the snake, Mr Jeffries is attempting a drive to the pub. But with a plain green SatNav screen, a bearded stranger and a dangerous ditch, how will he ever get to his destination? With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.

"If you've seen one Chamber, you've seen one Chamber." That's how today's guest, Chris Mead of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives describes the culture of the more than 7000 Chambers that exist around the United States. As independent and unregulated community organizations, any person is free to start and operate a Chamber of Commerce. Our conversation takes an unexpected turn as we delve into the fascinating -- and not always so pretty -- history of the Chambers around the United States. Al Capone, Eliot Ness, the Cherry Blossom parade, Golden Gate Bridge, and the internment of Japanese Americans star in today's episode as Mead gives us a sneak peak into his book on the history of the Chambers, Magicians on Main Street. Chris Mead has nearly 20 years’ experience working with associations. He handles mostly sponsorships and memberships. And he’s also fascinated by chambers of commerce and their role in the building of the United States. The surprising influence of chambers on American history is something he uncovered in his recently published book, The Magicians of Main Street: America and its Chambers of Commerce, 1768-1945. ACCE, founded in 1914, is an association of 1,200 local, regional, and state chambers of commerce, mostly in North America.

Spider Mansion is the creepiest Halloween trip possible and you can decide what level of scariness you want to opt into; Eek or Holy Jesus! But can you tell the difference between a fun Halloween experience and the real deal? This episode was recorded during the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival in Texas. With Marc Majcher, Mandy Sellers, Kareem Badr, Katie Moore, Chris Mead and Katy Schutte.

Being a Federal Agent is a difficult job, especially when you're trying to get to a party the other side of Area 52 and you may be infected with an alien virus. Most importantly, though; can you get your hotel deposit back? With Katie Moore, Marc Majcher, Kareem Badr, Mandy Sellers, Chris Mead and, Katy Schutte. This destination suggested by @scientistimprov

After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Katie Moore, Marc Majcher, Kareem Badr, Mandy Sellers, Chris Mead and, Katy Schutte.

Mark is only 15 minutes away from a bread lesson at The World of Bread. As well as choosing between ciabatta and Israeli flatbread, Mark must make a moral decision. With Dave Waller, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination (tangentially) suggested by @zerootofallevil

It's Laser Quest time. Turn up in character and don't bring a third wheel, because this might turn into a date. With Dave Waller, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by @KittProudfoot

The Lizards are going to have to be taken down one way or another. Toby Leyland is the one to tell the world what they need to know. With Dave Waller, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by @ripcordimprov

Chris Mead and Hannah Henderson of the Christian Aid Collective take over the Christian Aid podcast channel. What is an activist? How can young people make a difference in the UK? Listen in and find out more...