Podcasts about improviser

Immediately after recording the third episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store! Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Additional Credits & Links Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

Guests to Liam Dabadasha's home enjoy many luxuries: Fine food, quality musicians, plush furnishings, and the charming attentions of Syrah Duskstone. Syrah Duskstone is played by Fiona Howat, a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Mentioned During the Show Dice Exploder, a podcast about game design. Additional Credits Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

Meet the wonderful Laura Doorneweerd-Perry! She is an improviser from Amsterdam and we had a laugh-filled chat in this episode. Laura is co-founder and co-director of Flock Theatre, but she has also been a member of the cast of multiple productions, as well as directing and producing fabulous shows! She met her husband, Gael Doorneweerd-Perry, at an improv festival and they felling love! They planned a Global World Honeymoon Tour but the pandemic got in the way of completing. They have performed all over the world and delight audiences everywhere.

Paul Vaillancourt is a writer, actor, director, producer but most of all an improvisor who has been teaching and performing improv across the country for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of the Comedy Sportz Training Program in Virginia, the Second City Training Center in Chicago as well as the legendary Improv Olympic in Chicago where he had the rare opportunity to study under the legendary Del Close. After his group, Bitter Noah, was selected to perform their signature piece, the Improvised Movie, at the US Comedy Arts festival in Aspen, Paul moved to Los Angeles and co-founded the iO West where he has been teaching, directing and performing (both written and improvised shows) ever since. During his time in Hollywood, Paul has become a sought after improv coach, producer and consultant working with many TV networks including CMT, Fox, MTV, VH1, Oxygen and Bravo to name a few. He now lives in Los Angeles with his wife Lindsey and their two children Isabelle and Paul junior (or Bro as his friends call him).You can find Paul's teachings on Instagram at @whatsupwithpv, on TikTok at Paul Vaillancourt. You can also buy his book, The Triangle of the Scene at https://www.amazon.com/Triangle-Scene-practical-approaching-improvisation/dp/1539733718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SEMV48BEEJN1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pA6gDbth8dKGjlppk9t73A.qcyrQBHeTwr9rlM1ijnLEGk5sscDB_RexfjXovWO8y4&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+vaillancourt+book+triangle&qid=1746289681&sprefix=paul+vaillancourt+book+triangle%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immediately after recording the second episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store! Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Additional Credits & Links Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

Syrah Duskstone (played by Fiona) has been given the unsavory task of removing a rival's "asset". But first, he must take stock of this city and the allies, enemies, and innocent bystanders that call it home. Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Mentioned During the Show Thirteen, a monthly audio fiction anthology podcast featuring atmospheric, slow burn, spooky stories. Additional Credits Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

What a delight speaking with Fena Ortalli, known around the world as a brilliant improviser/teacher. He is the founder and editor of STATUS (Revisita de Improvisation) the foremost journal about all things impro around the world. This impro magazine has been published sine 2001Originally from Argentina, where he discovered Impro, and had a sideline as a birthday party entertainer! He has been improvising since 2001. In 2006 he created Global Impro, an improv troupe dedicated to national and international collaboration and exchange. He resides in Madrid and is a frequent guest at Impro Festivals around the world. For more information contact him: https://www.globalimpro.com/ https://payhip.com/status

Dan Peck is a tuba player, improviser, and composer. He performs with ensembles such as ICE (not that ICE) Wet Ink, and has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and NYC Ballet. He has toured internationally with his doom jazz trio The Gate and collaborated with artists such as Ingrid Laubrock and Anthony Braxton. Dan teaches at New Jersey City University and runs Tubapede Records, which focuses on experimental media from the NY area and beyond.

Immediately after recording the first episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store! Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Additional Credits & Links Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

Somewhere, in the days before Syrah received the letter... Special thanks to Joshua Lorimer, best known for playing Graeak on the actual play podcast Sneak Attack! and for creating the other actual play podcast The Titans of All'Terra! Listeners may also know him for his more recent role as Buster on I Cast Fireball, or they may have even gotten to play a game with him, since he also works as a professional GM on the site Start Playing. Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Additional Credits & Links Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

Fiona joins us as Syrah, the conniving sixth son of the wealthy and influential Duskstone family. Listen in as Syrah corresponds with a mysterious benefactor and plans a dastardly mission. Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Additional Credits & Links Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

Gillian Bellinger is an SAG character actor. To watch her character bits, follow her on Instagram @gillianbellinger.She has played roles on Hulu's "How I Met Your Father", "Disney's "Just Roll with It" as well as being a principal in commercials for Harris Bank, Time Warner, NorthShore Healthcare, and Unitrin Auto Insurance. She's also rocked out a bunch of short films, industrials, and starred in Red Letter Media's Feeding Frenzy, a comedic horror flick. So if you're watching TV late at night and think, "Was that...?" Probably. Gillian studied improv in Chicago at The Second City, I.O. Theater, The Annoyance Theater, and The Groundlings. Gillian is very fancy and attended The London Academy of Theatre, The National Theater Institute, and Hamline University.She was an ensemble member on Second City House teams in LA and Chicago, ComedySportz Chicago and Minneapolis, the Del Tones at I.O. West, Laugh Out Loud Theater in Chicago, Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, and Improv Acadia in Bar Harbor, Maine.She has taught improv & acting at The Second City Hollywood, Intentional Acting Studio, Improv Utopia, AMDA, and Westside Comedy Theater. She has been a guest teacher at Finest City Improv, All Out Comedy Theater, Alchemy Comedy Theater, Think Fast Theater, Asheville Improv Collective, and Curious Comedy Theater.She is now the Artistic Director of Misfit Improv in Asheville, NC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet legendary improviser Tim Orr based in San Francisco. We had a fabulous chat about his life in improv, international travels and favorite movie. We spoke about his philosophy on improv and the importance of connections. He even gave me a tour of his home! He has been improvising since 1988 with many San Francisco and international groups, including BATS Improv, True Fiction Magazine, Awkward Dinner Party, and with the acclaimed troupe 3 For All. In 2009, he founded Improv Playhouse of San Francisco. Since 2015, he has toured Europe with Inbal Lori from Berlin performing their duo show Click. Tim has also appeared in numerous plays in the San Francisco Bay Area, and received critical acclaim for his leading roles in the improvised feature films, Suckerfish and Security. Nationally, Tim has performed and taught improvisation at the American Conservatory Theatre, BATS Improv, Stanford University, and many other venues (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Austin, Louisville, Atlanta, etc.). Internationally, he has performed and taught at numerous festivals and/or as an invited guest artist in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Beirut, Belgium, Berlin, Bucharest, Dubai, Hamburg, Helsinki, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Mallorca, Oslo, Paris, Saudi Arabia, Shanghai, Sofia, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and more. Tim has consulted with numerous groups both nationally and internationally in their formation of improvisation groups and also the development of new improvisation formats.

Meet the fabulous Tim Yeo! He is from Singapore and has a fantastic improv theater at Ask Auntie Productions. He studied law in Bristol, UK and there he discovered improv at the Bristol Improv Society. He quickly joined the cast and has been improvising since 2011. He returned to Singapore in 2014 to practice law and began improv groups there. His teams ASAP improv and Les Musicables perform Musical Improv as well as other forms. He has traveled to Improv Festivals around the globe. In our chat he describes his teaching style. He is a fabulous spirit and we had so much joy getting to know each other! You can learn more about him at www.askauntie.sg and connect via Instagram @savingtimmy

Welcome to Side Character Quest, a one-on-one actual play podcast set in a world where cicadas sing, rivers flow, magic thrums through the air, and all of it's surrounded by a single massive Wall as ancient as history itself. Today we're doing something a little different! Instead of diving straight into a new adventure, you are going to get to hear our game master Ty and our guest player Fiona do a "Session 0", where they discuss the game they'll be playing and then create the character who will be the star of the upcoming quest. Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Mentioned During the Show Dice Exploder, a podcast about game design. Blades in the Dark, a TTRPG about a crew of daring scoundrels in a haunted, industrial-fantasy city. in the Dark, a simplified and settingless version of Blades in the Dark._ Murderous Ghosts, a no-prep two-player horror game. Hit Me, a No-Prep Noir TTRPG designed by Ty! Additional Credits Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

The Artistic Director and Founder of Improv Training Hub, Amey was the Artistic Director of E-MPROV.com, produced and hosted Indie Cage Match at UCB Theatre East Village from 2011-2016.She started at UCB NY in 2001. You can see her work on ucbcomedy.com, Funny or Die, The Food Network, IFC Channel and YouTube. Amey moved to LA in 2016 and taught improv at MI Westside Comedy in Los Angeles. Currently, she is the Training Center Director and Co-Creative Director at Chaos Bloom Theater in Denver.She performed at Westside Comedy every month in Improv Famous, Women Aren't Funny and the Faculty Show.She has been on a million teams like Lucy, Krompf, Wicked Fuckin Queeah, Spoiled Space Monkeys, and so many more across the country.Amey has directed and/or coached more than 500 improv and sketch teams across the country. She also teaches teams online. Don't miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the incredible Rebecca Sohn! She is originally a New Jersey girl but has had so many adventures since leaving home at age 18. She describes her father and how he fostered her creativity by building a stage in their basement for her to give dancing performances. Her dad involved the whole family in co-writing a play, which was basically improvised and was produced at two local schools. Her passion and love was ballet until age 16 when she tragically "grew out of a dancer's body" and gave up her dream of being the Prima Ballerina of the World. She remembers her high school English teacher, Ms Bartow, who nurtured her students' artistic sides. At 18 she moved to Boston and recalled seeing an Improv Touring Company Show, but didn't walk away thinking “This is what I want to do.” A few years later she moved to the Bay Area of California and was able to attend school and knew she wanted to be an actor. But the acting classes were full so she enrolled in an improv class, with the thought it would help her acting. While in SF she met Charna Halpern of the IO and was invited to Chicago and the rest was history! It was Charna who persuaded her to date Rebecca's (now) husband, Rich Sohn! To learn more you'll have to listen to the podcast. You can find out even more about Rebecca at her website www.rebeccasohn.com

Meet the talented Rich Sohn! After being introduced to improv in college, he moved to Chicago in 1987, so he's definitely a seasoned pro in the Improv world. He studied, taught and directed at the Annoyance Theatre, IO and, Second City. As a teacher, he was at The Annoyance Theatre where Rich primarily found his voice and approach. His teaching style is highly influenced by Mick Napier. He moved to LA in 2017 and now teaches at The Pack Theater. He has directed, written and performed hours and hours of comedy content. Designed curriculum to help professionals and students find and perfect their voice. And improvisation has remained at the root of everything he does. We talked about what he looks for in his students and his teaching style. I think you'll admire Rich as much as I do!

Tired of being told to "get out of your head"? This episode of Your Improv Brain explores a different approach. Discover how your active inner voice, often seen as a distraction, can actually become a powerful tool for your improv. Host Jen deHaan and guest Sabrina Banes discuss practical ways to understand and even harness your mental chatter for more grounded, spontaneous, and less anxious performances.How can an inner monologue help you with a core long-form improv concept? Jen lets you know near the end of the episode.You can also watch this episode on YouTube at the Your Improv Brain channel.About our Guest, Sabrina:Sabrina Banes is an improviser and Tarot reader who lives in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn with a Siamese cat named Kevin. In addition to Manifesto Update Sabrina also performs with her Improv College group The Fae Team and her Highwire troupes Dolly Lana and Jace Spam. Sabrina is also an improviser in and co-creator of Manifesto Update, produced by StereoForest.See Sabrina's team The Fae with Improv College here: https://youtube.com/@improvcollegeAnd watch our show Manifesto Update on Stereoforest here: https://youtube.com/@stereoforest (first episode June 17, 2025) or listen to the podcast version here https://stereoforest.com/manifestoWhere to find stuffGet articles about improv: Join the ImprovUpdate newsletter(s) for general improv articles, and articles about neuroinclusive improv and comedy. Join either or both!Get downloads about improv & comedy: Find them here.Review the podcast: Rate and review this podcast on Podchaser.Appear on this podcast: If you'd like to chat about improv on this podcast, contact the podcast/Jen here.Improv with us: Do you want to improvise in fiction podcasts at StereoForest? Subscribe to the ImprovUpdate.com newsletter to learn about opportunities for improvisers and voice actors.Chat about improv and comedy: Join the Improv Update Discord here.SupportLike this content and want it to continue? Support this podcast here with a one-time tip here: StereoForest.com/tips AboutThis podcast was created, written, and is hosted by Jen deHaan. You can find her bio here.This episode was and edited and produced by StereoForest.com. Contact StereoForest for information about producing YOUR podcast, website, and more at reasonable rates.Join the FREE StereoForest newsletter for all podcast and show updates at

The next quest starring Fiona Howat premieres in the first week of July 2025! In the meantime, read up about the world of SCQ, visit our Discord server, or shoot us an email at SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com! Check out PodCube wherever you listen to podcasts, or on their website. Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Additional Credits & Links Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!

Meet my amazing friend, Diana Brown. I've taken several Improvised Shakespeareworkshops with Diana and she is a real gem! We had so much to talk about that this is Part ! Diana is an improv artist, teaching artist, actor, producer, director and voiceover talent. She was voted Most Valuable Mentor and Teacher at the San Francisco Improv Festival. Diana was named as one of The Improv Boosts 2025 Sudden Impact Teachers. She leads the improv program at Berkeley Repertory Theatre's School of Theatre. Diana is an instructor, producer and a member of the leadership team with Leela Improv Theatre in San Francisco. She presents the improvised Shakespeare program at All Out Comedy Theatre, is a guest teacher with BATS (Bay Area Theatre Sports) and teaches with Greater Than The Sum. Diana enjoys helping improv artists find and amplify their unique gifts! She genuinely believes everyone is infinitely fascinating and endeavors to instill that belief in her students. She believes the truth is the most compelling thing we can offer up on the stage and encourages her students to bring their truth to their characters whether they're naturalistic or fantastical. She's presented Improv workshops, intensives and “workshop to show” experiences at SAVI Fest, Northwest Improv Fest, Improv Fest Ireland, Belfast Improv Fest, Queen City and Comedy Experience, Uptown Improv Festival, Vancouver Improv Festival, Tucson Comedy Arts Festival, Ocean State Improv Festival, Gather Spring Improv Retreat, Cornerstone Improv, O-Town Improv festival, Countdown Improv Festival, Camp Improv Utopia West, Experience, IMPRIDE, Unscrewed Theatre, 2nd Best Comedy Fest, Denver Improv Festival, Unscrewed Theater in Tucson, AZ, All Out Comedy Theater in Oakland, CA, Sealevel, San Francisco, CA, Phoenix Theater, San Francisco, CA. Diana plays in the Shakespeare inspired, Gamesome Frolic. She's half of the duo Bingewatch, plays in the Tennessee Williams inspired duo Fleeting Reminiscence, the trios POPTOP, Slumber Party, the duos Horrible People, DJ, Secret Lives of Villains, Salt and Pepper, Davenport & Brown, and the Twilight Zone inspired ensemble But of Mind. Diana appeared as a guest artist with BATS Improv in San Francisco and is a member of the acting pool with the San Francisco sketch comedy company Killing My Lobster. She has appeared at Impro Amsterdam, the Liverpool Improv Festival in Mark Smith's Taxi Tales, the Vancouver Improv Festival, Uptown Improv Festival, Improv Fest Ireland, Gather Spring Improv Retreat, Rise Comedy Fest, SF Sketchfest, The Queen City Comedy Experience, San Francisco Improv Fest, Improvaganza Hawaii Festival of Improv, San Diego Improv Fest, O-Town Improv Fest, New York Improv Festival. Vintage Improv Fest, 2nd Best Comedy Fest, New Orleans Improv Fest, Twin Cities Improv Fest, Alaska State Improv Fest, Tucson Comedy Arts Fest and others. Diana also performs in scripted theater productions including Playground Solo Fest 2025 and at theaters and theatre festivals around the country. You can reach Diana at: Check out Bingewatch Improv my duo with Dan Wilson: https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com/ocean-state-improv-festival Or her website at: https://www.dianalynnbrown.com

Joe Bill is widely regarded as one of the best teachers of Improvisation in America today. He is one of the founding members of Annoyance Theater Chicago, was the Director of Corporate Training at iO Chicago for 15 years, and a Teacher & Guest Artist in Residence at The Second City Conservatory & Training Center for another 15 years. Joe first practiced improvisation in 1977 and studied and worked with Del Close from 1985 through the mid 90's.Joe is also a Senior Facilitator for The Ariel Group, specializing in Leadership & Personal Presence and Storytelling for Business People. He was the Master Facilitator of the Western U.S. for Ferrazzi Greenlight in their Trusted Advisor Initiative with General Motors from 2015-2016. His clients range from C Level to new hires, in a number of vastly different industries. He is just as comfortable coaching Creative Teams, Corporate Leaders, and Television Stars as he is coaching Engineers, Analysts, and Actuaries.Joe has also been touring internationally as an improvisational performer, teacher, and director for more than 20 years. You can reach him at integratedimprovisation.com. He also has a book coming out soon, called, "Maybe It's Your Fault." Our conversation ranged from basketball theory to CageMatch victories! Don't miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Heiss recently graduated with his PhD in biomedical engineering from The University of Akron. He started doing comedy three years ago when he first took an improv class at Imposters Theater in Cleveland and continues to do improv with his group Stage Against the Machine. We talked about discoveries in both improv and cancer research and his joy in producing comedy shows. He is also looking for a job in cancer research if anyone is hiring.He also produces multiple comedy shows including the Panel Show Show and Good Point! A Power Point Party at Imposters Theater in Cleveland.For more information on those shows, go to www.imposterstheater.com, or imposterstheater.com/submit to submit a request for Good Point! A Power Point Party.For more content from Stage Against the Machine, go to https://www.youtube.com/@stageagainstthemachine. Jacob can also be found @ghaekub on IG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improviser and actor James Mannion joins the charts for the first time, for a fresh Country Quiz! Check out the upcoming dates for Comedian Clash! Topics include: Whiskey Swindled. Dubious Beyonce. Pantsless Sinatra.Subscribe at www.whochartedpod.com to support the show, and gain access to Two Charted, the weekly Howard/Brett deep-dive bonus show, and the entire Who Charted and Preem Streem archives ad-free! Now includes the Who Charted Holiday Bundle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to one of the members of Comediasians, a pan-Asian improv troupe,Jonathan Nguyen, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[06:57]] What the purpose of comediaasians and friends, how they keep their community together [[15:55]][[21:19]] Misconceptions of improv [[28:27]][[28:27]] Why I fell in love with improv [[33:31]][[34:38]] Chasing the arts and being from the Asian community [[45:16]][[48:17]] How important is a community in comedy [[53:07]][[55:23]] What tends to succeed in improv [[01:00:17]]If you would like to know more on the podcast you can reach us on our linktree at https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, if you would like to know more about Jon you can reach him on his Instagram at jonathan.nguyen.37 and if you would like to know more about Comediaasians, you can go on https://linktr.ee/comediasians. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

What a wonderful time I had getting to know Adrian Monte. He is an Actor, improviser, and educator with experience in voice over, commercial production, and on-stage. Founder of DareDevil Improv- a Wilmington, NC based improvisation and performance training center focusing on comedy, community, and corporate training. His mission is to build a better world through collaboration, creativity, and humor. He is a compassionate educator and a very funny man. Check out his theater at DareDevil Improv

Michelle Ross is a celebrated Mizrahi-American classical violinist and composer. She's a protege of Itzhak Perlman. Her compositions have premiered at the Lucerne Festival and at Tanglewood, and her compositions have been recorded by some of the world's best chamber musicians. She's a prolific improviser too. She's featured on Jon Batiste's Grammy winning album. And she's performed as a guest concertmaster with a wide range of ensembles.My featured song is “Easier Said” from the album Miles Behind. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Michelle:www.michellerossviolin.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“MOON SHOT” is Robert's latest single, reflecting his Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Do you not "get" Shakespeare? Well, you're not alone! Improviser and "ensemble whisperer" Liz Allen returns to the podcast to explore the reasons she's never really connected with Shakespeare's plays. Allen famously coached the fictional improv team in Mike Birbiglia's film Don't Think Twice but fears missing out on both cultural and satirical opportunities, and discusses with host Austin Tichenor the ways in which she (and many others) have missed the Shakespeare boat; how to describe the appeal of Shakespeare in five words; the value of “Tools, Not Rules;” drawing inspiration from Darren Freebury-Jones's Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers; how being haughty at dinner parties is the real goal; and the very real relationship between Shakespeare and improvisation. (Length 31:14) The post Connecting With Shakespeare appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

This episode's guest is, actor, director, producer, improviser, and all-around wonderful human, Jennifer Clymer.Jen's journey is a rich tapestry of creativity, resilience, and community building. From founding Chicago's Playground Improv Theater to producing and directing both indie darlings and major studio projects (Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels), Jen brings heart and hustle to everything she does.We talk about her early days in Chicago's theater scene, how she pivoted into producing, and the powerful work she does now at the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF)—where she helps care for aging and retired members of the entertainment industry. 

This week we're delighted to interview Aree Witoelar the Norway based improviser. He is the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Oslo, Norway's first English speaking improv comedy theater, with over 1,000 members from over 50 countries. A few days after our interview Aree appeared on the cover of STATUS magazine and you can get a copy here https://payhip.com/status Aree has been improvising since 2005, studying from many teachers throughout his improv career. Aree and Friends is his popular duos improv scenes, and as of this date (April 2025) there are 178 episodes with 62 countries. These scenes can be accessed at his Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/areewitoelarimprov/ I had the pleasure of doing a duo scene with him and it was so lovely. He describes himself as aloud advocate for race diversity in theatre, and has created minority representation teams Rice Eaters and Monosodium Glutamates, mixed language shows, and produced Impro Neuf's world-bending Cloud Atlas. Aree spoke about his childhood in Indonesia and his decision to pursue advanced studies in Norway. He has a Ph.D. degree in physics. He is a prolific writer on improv and began his blog in 2017. Check out his writing here. Blog https://areewitoelar.medium.com/ He is the Artistic Director of the 2025 Oslo Impro Festival featuring artists from around the world. You'll want to attend this amazing festival! https://www.osloimprofestival.com Here are some ways you can get in touch with Aree. Official Website https://areewitoelar.com/ Oslo Impro Festival https://www.osloimprofestival.com/ Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/aree2d2/

Today's debate is an out-of-this-world throwdown between two dazzling sky spectacles – Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis! Improviser, writer, and podcast host Meghan Wolff will rep the mighty, moon-shadowed mystery of Team Eclipses while improviser, content creator, and podcast host Maria Bartholidi will help the swirling, shimmering colors of the Northern Lights shine for Team Aurora Borealis. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This week's sponsor:Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

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Jay Metcalf reviews the new improvisation book by Vincent Herring #bettersax #saxophone #jazzimprovisation Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation Book by Vincent Herring https://geni.us/hlCnj

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

LADIES, LADIES, LADIES! We snagged legendary ZADDY AKA the OG TURTLE DADDY HIMSELF - MISTER DAVE BALARKRISHNAN, VIOLINIST/COMPOSER/GRAMMY WINNER and FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET! JEALOUS? In this penultimate episode of 2024, Mr. Daddy soothes our end-of-the year hysteria with his Aristotelian knowledge and calming presence. He masterfully engages with our unsavory conversation no matter how hard we try! Stay tuned till the end for some really heart warming stuff - the future is bright! 

Meet my very funny friend Andrew Cornelius. We met taking classes with. Marc Warzecha at the Sketch School. His sketch writing is dynamic and he has helped me as a writer. Andrew is a Los Angeles based comic whose comedic roots came from a decade of improv comedy experience in Chicago and New York before he focused exclusively on stand-up comedy eight years ago. He was the host of Intrigue.TV's “Just Eat It!,” a restaurant review show that is available on YouTube. Andrew also played “Preston” in the indie comedy feature, “Captain Hagen's Bed & Breakfast” streaming on Amazon. He made two appearances on Comedy Central's “Inside Amy Schumer.” Sometimes children recognize him as “Coach Scalp” from Nick Jr.'s “Platy & Jackie's Mixed Up Challenges.” Through Cool Beans Comedy, Andrew is coach / instructor at the Ice House Comedy Club for beginner and intermediate stand-up comedy classes. Andrew is a whiskey aficionado and has logged over 200 different tastings in his journal. However, he probably forgot to log another hundred or so over his lifetime. You can see some of Andrew's work on the following links. infamouscornelius.com youtube.com/@corneliushaha youtube.com/@corneliusdrinksandthinks x.com/@infamousacorn

Ryan Millar is a Canadian-born Amsterdam-based coach, story trainer and communications consultant. In his work, he leans heavily on the tools he gained as an improviser and actor, supplemented by his years in corporate communications and content creation, to help people be more authentic and more effective in their professional and personal lives. His skills as a Public Speaking Coach have earned him a spot on the Coach Foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry.He recently created and hosts the Digital Communication Certificate Course for Growth Tribe. His most recent book, on the art of public speaking, is called “The Confident Presenter” and just came out (www.confidentpresenter.co). Ryan also enjoys freestyle rapping, skateboarding gently, and taking his kids for ice cream.Check out this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Zmina is a mainstay on the Imposters Theater stage in Cleveland. He is a musician, former cancer biologist, and a current software developer. He is constantly chasing flashes of brilliance wherever he can find them, from rock climbing to gaming to cooking. You can catch him on Improv Game Night and Comedy Court every month at Imposters Theater.Learn more about his philosophy on life and more on this episode!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let me introduce you to Abby Sher! She has written and performed at The Second City, Upright Citizen's Brigade, HBO, Nick Jr. and NPR. Abby has written six books including: Miss You Love You Hate You ByeAll the Ways the World Can EndBreaking Free: True Stories of Girls Who Escaped Modern SlaveryAmen, Amen, Amen: Memoir of a Girl Who Couldn't Stop PrayingKissing Snowflakes, SanctuarySolis, which is upcomingHer essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Self, Jane and Elle. One of them was adapted for the television series Modern Love.Don't miss this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans le Canada de 2024, beaucoup se sentent exclus, déshumanisés et se rendent compte que la place qu'ils croyaient occuper n'existe pas en réalité. Pour faire face à cet enjeu existentiel, et pour faire sens d'un monde hostile et brutal, Emilie Nicolas a invité le sociologue Philippe Néméh-Nombré. Le professeur de l'Université Saint-Paul (Ottawa) est auteur d'un nouveau livre, ‘Improviser le reste. Études noires, risques poétiques, relationalité décoloniale”, dans lequel il explore le rôle des études noires, de la débrouillardise et de l'inventivité pour se réinventer. Ensemble, Emilie et Philippe discutent de la manière dont les études noires permettent de critiquer et comprendre le monde contemporain et ses rapports de pouvoir. Ils montrent que les études noires peuvent nous outiller pour mieux définir notre place. La deuxième partie de l'émission s'intéresse aux campus universitaires: comment est-ce que les étudiants, notamment étrangers, vivent le contexte actuel? Et quelle place occupent les études noires dans les universités francophones?In Canada, many feel excluded, dehumanized and realize that the place they thought they occupied does not actually exist. To tackle this existential issue and to make sense of a hostile and brutal world, Emilie Nicolas speaks with sociologist Philippe Néméh-Nombré. The professor from Saint Paul University in Ottawa has authored a new book, ‘Improvise the rest. Black studies, poetic risks, decolonial relationality”, in which he explores the role of Black studies, of resourcefulness and inventiveness in reinventing oneself. Together, Emilie and Philippe explore the way in which Black studies enable us to criticize and understand the world and its power relations. They show that Black studies can equip us to better define our place. The second part of the show focuses on university campuses: how do students, particularly foreign ones, experience the current context? And what place do Black studies occupy in Francophone universities?Animation : Emilie NicolasGénérique : Lucie Laumonier (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), max collins (Coordination de production).Coanimation : Philippe Néméh-NombréMusique additionnelle par Audio NetworkPour en savoir plus :Retrouvez les livres et actualités de Philippe Néméh-Nombre sur son siteVérité, Guérison, Restitution, Réconciliation - Détours #48 avec Alexis WawanoloathLegault aurait été prévenu que déplacer de force des demandeurs d'asile viole la Charte - Le DevoirL'immigrant imaginaire – Détours #38 avec Mireille PaquetSi vous appréciez ce podcast, soutenez-nous ! Vous obtiendrez un accès en prime à toutes nos émissions gratuitement, y compris les premières diffusions et le contenu bonus. Vous recevrez également notre lettre d'information exclusive, des rabais sur les produits dans notre boutique, des billets pour nos événements en direct et virtuels, et surtout, vous ferez partie de la solution à la crise du journalisme au Canada. Vous ferez en sorte que notre travail reste gratuit et accessible à tout le monde. Vous pouvez écouter sans publicité sur Amazon Music, inclus avec Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into an engaging conversation about improv and writing with Ashley Siflinger! Jason's good buddy, Ashley, discusses her journey from growing up in Long Island to discovering her love for comedy and improv in college after initially pursuing a more serious acting path. She shares insights into her experiences with the Magnet Theater, how improv has influenced her playwriting, and vice versa. Throughout the episode, Ashley and Jason perform improv together on the Friday Night Show and they dive into the intricacies of comedic performance, detailing personal hurdles performing and the artistic evolution that accompanies it. It's a revealing chat about their mutual appreciation for comedy that is both sincere and reflective of artistic voices. Join them as they explore the nuances of finding humor and truth on stage, offering a captivating look into the world of improv. www.strollerscene.com www.ashleysiflinger.com Instagram: @strollerscene, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Let me introduce you to Kevin! He is an improviser, turned coach, and applied improv facilitator based in Oslo, Norway. He hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. He has lived, worked and studied in Ireland, the UK, and now Norway. Kevin's values are a love of learning, communication, mindfulness, leadership development, and his family. Doing meaningful work is the goal.A “work hard, play hard” mindset has resulted in a colourful background of professional acting and theatre, juxtaposed with a day-job in engineering and project management and stints in start-ups. Kevin has been a leader of the Impro Neuf community over the years: founding house teams, teaching workshops, establishing and coaching mixer teams, directing the 18 hour Improv Marathon. He has also been the Artistic Director of the Oslo Impro Festival and Artistic Director of Impro Neuf community.Kevin and his partner have a 7 month old son called Aron - an experience that is rewriting the definition of "meaningful." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anatasha Blakely boasts a diverse skill set that spans acting, filmmaking, and improvisation. With a wealth of experience as an improviser, she hosts The Stormchaser Improv Podcast, showcasing her ability to break down the artform and make interdisciplinary connections. Beyond her podcasting prowess, Anatasha is an award-winning actor and filmmaker, with a portfolio that reflects her immense talent and dedication to her craft. Her achievements include captivating audiences on the stage of the esteemed Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, winning best actress at Filmquest, Houston Horror Film Festival, Horror Haus and the Haunted Fear Fest, as well as performing as an improviser all over the country.  Check out her short: Inch Thick, Knee Deep ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ANATASHA BLAKELY ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7564396/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/anatashablakely/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #Improv #IOWest #TheStormchaserPodcast #TheStormchasers #RiseTheater #Filmmaker #Shakespeare #DenverActor #Utah #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support

Ed's career in music has been nothing short of remarkable, spanning multiple roles including trumpeter, teacher, conductor, and entrepreneur. His deep involvement in so many facets of the musical world has made him a leading voice not just in the trumpet community, but in the broader world of music.In Part 1 of our conversation, Ed takes us back to his early days, sharing stories from his time studying with two of the most iconic trumpet teachers of his era—Vincent Cichowitz and William Vacchiano. We'll dive into his experiences at Juilliard and hear about his early days in New York, including what it was like to work with legendary conductors like Leonard Bernstein and Pierre Boulez. Ed also shares fascinating anecdotes about some of the great orchestral trumpet players he's encountered, such as Tom Stevens, Morris Murphy, and John Wilbraham, and their unique approaches to working with conductors. Plus, he'll give us an inside look at his teaching philosophy, particularly his thoughts on preparation methodology.[Subscriber Content] In Part 2, I ask Ed a thought-provoking question: if he were a student today, knowing what he knows now, what would he do differently? His answer leads us into a rich discussion about music and interpretation that goes beyond the trumpet. We wrap up our conversation by delving into Ed's significant contribution to the trumpet community—Chosen Vale, a project that has left a lasting impact on musicians everywhere.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee converses with Ti Malik Coleman, a multi-talented comedian, teacher, storyteller, improviser, and writer from Baltimore, Maryland. They explore Ti Malik's creative journey, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and comedy in fostering connections and community. Ti Malik shares his experiences with improv, filmmaking, and his one-man show "40-Year-Old Puberty," which delves into the challenges of adulthood. The discussion also touches on personal struggles, the significance of representation, and the power of humor in storytelling. The episode concludes with light-hearted banter and Ti Malik's upcoming projects.Episode Highlight:Introducing Ti Malik Coleman (00:01:06) Rob Lee introduces Ti Malik Coleman, a multi-talented comedian, teacher, storyteller, improviser, and writer.Ti Malik's Background and Artistic Journey (00:02:02) Ti Malik introduces himself, talks about his passion for storytelling, comedy, and fostering connections, and mentions his start in improv comedy and storytelling.Returning to Pursuing Creativity (00:08:47) Ti Malik discusses leaving his job as an insurance accounting supervisor to pursue improv comedy and storytelling, leading to his full dive into art.The Importance of Connection in Art (00:12:11) Ti Malik shares the impact of feeling disconnected in his life and how it led him to use art to foster connections and prevent others from facing similar consequences.The Power of Connection and Community Building (00:16:24) Rob and Ti Malik discuss the power of connection and community building through storytelling and personal conversations, facilitating healing and recognition of one's story and work.Using Comedy to Overcome Nervousness (00:27:18) The use of humor and comedy to overcome nervousness and connect with the audience during stage performances.40-Year-Old Puberty (00:32:24) A humorous storytelling adventure about navigating the challenges of being a grown man with youthful problems and experiences.Advice on storytelling and vulnerability (00:41:59) Ti Malik offers advice for individuals wanting to tell stories and be vulnerable, emphasizing the uniqueness of personal experiences and the importance of finding a safe space to share.Upcoming Shows and Events (00:54:30) Ti Malik shares information about their website, social media, upcoming gigs, and shows in Richmond and Baltimore.Key Takeaways:1. Authenticity Builds Trust: Sharing genuine experiences and emotions in your storytelling fosters deeper connections and trust within your community.2. Embrace Vulnerability: Being open and vulnerable in your stories can lead to personal growth and help others feel less alone in their struggles.3. Commit to the Creative Process: Dedicate time and effort to refining your work, and be open to feedback to improve and polish your material.4. Representation Matters: Creating inclusive spaces and sharing diverse perspectives in your art can help others feel seen and understood, fostering empathy and connection.Website and Socials:timalikpresents.comX: @tiologyInstagram: __tiologyFacebook: Ti Malik ColemanThank you for tuning in to this episode of The Truth in This Art featuring the incredible Ti Malik Coleman! To keep the conversation going and support our amazing guest, be sure to visit Ti Malik's website and follow him on social media. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review it—it really helps us reach more listeners. And if you want to support the podcast further, consider joining our Patreon community. Your support means the world to us! Market Center Street FestCelebrate the arts and community at the first-ever Market Center Street Fest on June 29th from 12 - 8 pm at Lexington Market Plaza. This free outdoor festival aims to regenerate the Market Center neighborhood with a day of arts, food, fashion, culture, and music. All are welcome!For more details, visit: marketcenterbaltimore.org. ★ Support this podcast ★

For years, actor Flula Borg has kept audiences laughing with his unique brand of humor. As a firm believer in making your own content, Flula landed his breakout role in the "Pitch Perfect" franchise after a comedic YouTube video of his went viral and captured the attention of Hollywood. Since then, he's appeared in numerous hit comedy series including "The Rookie," "Ghosts," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Good Place," and many more. As a voice actor, Flula also has a long list of animated film and television credits to his name. Today, Flula shares what it means to be a smart improviser, how he prepared to go take after take on James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" and how he's navigated the transition from comedy to drama with his role in the upcoming World War II biopic "Bonhoeffer" set to be released later this year. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Flula Borg right here. Credits:  Pitch Perfect 2 Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin The Suicide Squad The Rookie Ghosts She's in Portland Adam Ruins Everything The Good Place Curb Your Enthusiasm Workaholics Teen Titans Go! Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Flula Borg, Actor, Writer, Producer INSTAGRAM: @flula THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition  SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK! WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!! THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri