Podcasts about improvisers

Remember, if henchmen attack, you can use your headphones as a weapon. Jackie Chan taught us that.We leap into the films of actor, director and martial artist - Jackie Chan! It's an all-cast lineup, with Chris and Aaron taking on Team Captain duties. As they attempt to lead Audra and Jason to victory in these Jackie Chan themed games and challenges.What inspires you about Jackie Chan? Email your Jackie Chan muses to gateleapers@gmail.comSupport our PlayersListen to BFYTWRead Thane by Aaron RandolphListen to Press PlayWe are an ad and listener supported podcast, but mainly listener supported. Consider supporting our production over at patreon.com/gateleapers. All supporters get ad-free audio episodes. Premium supporters get video recordings + a bonus monthly episode.Do you have a suggestion for a fandom we've not yet covered? Are you a podcaster, creative or performer who would like to be a guest on our show? Get in touch! gateleapers@gmail.comMusic: BoucheDag by Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow--5150861/support.

The Jazz Session No.397 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in January 2025, featuring some heavy improvisational brilliance, from the album “Ashirai Pattern”, released in 2003 by Faruq Z. Bey with the Northwood Improvisers. TRACK LISTING: You'll Know When You Get There - Herbie Hancock; Can You Dig It - Herbie Mann; Solid - Sonny Rollins; What's New - John Coltrane; Dragons - Faruq Z. Bey w. Northwood Improvisers; Sherrif Sam (Sound by Law) - Faruq Z. Bey w. Northwood Improvisers; Clarinet Blues - Freddie Randall & His Band; Sugar Foot Strut - Bob Crosby; Melancholy Baby - John Abercrombie Quartet; Touch Wood - Brand X; As the Trees Waltz - Mike Walker/Stuart McCallum; Seasick Part IV: Immortal Particles - Joshua Jaswon Octet; My Man's Gone Now - Bill Evans; And On The Third Day - Michael Gibbs with the Gary Burton Quartet; Shadow World - Faruq Z. Bey w. Northwood Improvisers; Undercurrent - Faruq Z. Bey w. Northwood Improvisers; Godchild - Miles Davis; Premonition  - John Surman; Last Night When We Were Young - Phil Woods Quintet; Dream Stalker - Jack DeJohnette.

This week, Liberty and Danika discuss The Improvisers, Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions, The Teller of Small Fortunes, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Books, Book Riot's daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Our editors offer commentary, context, and the occasional clap-back to keep you informed and entertained. Visit bookriot.com/todayinbooks to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: The Improvisers: A Murder and Magic Novel by Nicole Glover Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions by Nalo Hopkinson The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries: The World's Most Unusual Book Depositories by DC Helmuth Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops by Tim Robey All the Painted Stars by Emma Denny For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Nicole Glover to Conversations LIVE to discuss her love of storytelling and new book THE IMPROVISERS.

Send us a text"Improvisers don't have time to hypothesise about the future of an idea. If you bring me an idea or a brick, I can't consider if it's viable for the rest of the show; I just have to trust that it is and know the process will land us somewhere interesting. In businesses, leaders often assess the future of an idea instantly and may deny it, rather than just saying, 'Yes, and let's build on this idea.' The improviser remembers the past, honours the present, and cares not for the future." - Broni Lisle  This week's themeBroni Lisle, a seasoned improv performer with decades of experience, shares how the art of improvisation can radically reshape the way teams communicate, collaborate, and innovate. Drawing from his work both on stage and in business settings, Broni Lisle reveals how improv helps individuals embrace spontaneity, listen deeply, and create a culture of trust and openness. Tune in to discover how you can apply these game-changing improvisational techniques to your business. Broni's insights are sure to spark creativity and open new doors for your team's success. Listen now!In this episode you'll hear aboutBuilding stronger communication in your teamFostering trust through vulnerability The importance of spontaneity and playfulnessOvercoming your inner critic and embracing innovationThe importance of listening to connect, not to respondRedefining the standard 'Yes, and' to a 'Hell Yeah'Key linksBroni Lisle LinkedInImprov Conspiracy podcastGrowth Factory websiteSpontoon TV on YouTubeAbout our guest Broni has been a professional performing artist and creative for 23 years. A theatre practitioner, writer, actor, songwriter, musician and all the et ceteras in between. Over a career of thousands of stage shows, international and national tours, radio play and countless hours in rehearsal rooms, Broni has distilled his values and passion in the performing arts down to a few things; authenticity, trust, and whimsy. These values dictate the projects and the people worth collaborating on and with.In addition, Broni holds degrees in Theatre and Education and is an expert teacher, director and facilitator of improvisation, theatre and music.Broni works with corporate individuals and teams on becoming better communicators, collaborators and improving their creativity, ultimately creating a happier workplace. About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Nicole Glover joins Monica Wisdom on the Black Women Amplified podcast to discuss her latest book, "The Improvisers," which introduces the dynamic character Velma Frye, a pilot and investigator navigating mysteries in the 1930s. The conversation delves into Glover's passion for blending black history with fantasy, showcasing how Velma's journey reflects the rich tapestry of black experiences during an often-overlooked era. Glover shares insights about her creative process, the significance of family legacy in her storytelling, and the unique magic system she has developed, which is inspired by celestial themes. As they explore the complexities of Velma's character and her adventures, they also touch on the importance of representation in literature and the joy of celebrating black women's stories. Glover's enthusiasm for writing and her thoughtful approach to historical context make for an engaging and inspiring discussion.Takeaways: Monica Wisdom emphasizes the importance of celebrating Black women's voices and stories. Nicole Glover's journey as an author showcases the significance of historical accuracy in fantasy. The podcast explores the dynamic character of Velma Frye, a pilot in the 1930s. Listeners are encouraged to explore their creativity and tap into their imagination. Nicole Glover discusses her unique magic system based on celestial connections and creativity. The conversation highlights the need for representation in the mystery genre for Black women. Links referenced in this episode:www.blackwomenamplified.com/powerstoryblackwomanamplifiedmail.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Jim Henson Company

Jazz stars Kurt Elling and Joey Calderazzo teamed up on tour and for an exclusive performance in the KNKX studios.

If you haven't had a chance to listen to our Season 1 Episode 8 with Mike, covering record stores, free jazz, his radio show Destination Out, or his long time ensemble, Northwoods Improvisers, please start there. Then head right back here. After all, that was the first episode of the MMHP that catapulted us around the world with our Michigan Music History outlook and exposure. Mike alone was the first podcast we had that skyrocketed the listener number and remains in the top few to this day. We feel this episode just may eclipse that.    The long time listeners to WCMU know his voice. A Professor at CMU in music, as well as world renown bassist in the Northwoods Imporvisers, Johnston is a jazz writer, free music enthusiast, and a collector of all things organic and jazzy, from rock to world music and back. In this podcast, he gives background on the Improvisers 2023 release Fanfares, as well as gets to fill the gaps between his time early as a DJ, music with Faruq Z. Bey, and where the mighty new version of Northwoods is heading with the amazing saxophone front of Donovan Boxy and Dominic Bierenga, with the dual bass addition of Jack O'Brien (along with Johnston), violin from record label head Mike Khoury (Entropy Stereo) and Johnston's long time partner, drummer Nick Ashton.    Johnston also hangs around post-podcast for another 20 minutes of chat, discovery and story sharing, so please hang in there for the full show... Destination OUT of the ballpark with this episode!

For 25 years, John Sweeney has been changing human behavior as a Keynote Speaker within the biggest businesses in the world, including Microsoft, Target, Hilton, United Health Group, General Mills, Facebook, Apple, and Bank First. He has shared the stage with George Bush, Sr., Deepak Chopra, Betty White, Steve Ballmer, and Mark Zuckerberg. Sweeney has written four books. A quote from Sweeney, taken from the book Innovation at the Speed of Laughter: 8 Secrets to World Class Idea Generation, appeared as cup quote #183 in Starbucks "The Way I See It Program.".[1] The quote read: "Improvisers don't look at change as an obstacle; we look at it as fuel. we know that the next great idea lies just on the other side of the change. We are constantly asking ourselves, 'What can I do to incite change?' Well?"John Sweeney is well known for his MN Timberwolves superfan character, deemed "Jiggly Boy," which was a stunt that went viral and garnered over 500 million views as well as pickup in all major US sports media. His website Jigglyboy.com has funded hundreds of surgeries for children through Smile Network, International.

The first ever Black Comedy Festival KC will take place from April 25-28, mainly in Kansas City's historic 18th & Vine district. Festival organizers say it's the first festival to highlight black comics in the region, as well as the first to feature several different forms of comedy.

Improvisers can be great entertainment, but would you want to live with one? The J&J Romance Factory jumped into Ru's Chit-Chat-Cadillac to give us the low-down on the comedy housemate experience. Check out Scary Strangers upcoming shows at www.scarystrangers.com/shows Creator & Host: Ru Halwala Co-Host & Tech: Tom Stevenson // Fran Drescher Theme Song: Jason Kenkel Presented by Scary Strangers IG: Ru ⁠⁠@runiversal.studios⁠⁠ | Tom ⁠⁠@tomisalot⁠⁠ | Scary Strangers ⁠⁠@scarystrangers⁠⁠ | John @johnglover.net.au | Josie @josieandthe

This episode shares overviews of seminal neuroimaging studies that provide insights into what happens in the brain during improvisation. You will learn how these findings align with what improvisers say about their experiences, including remarks from Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Kenny Werner, Pat Metheny, and Gary Burton. Cross-cultural perspectives are included here, as well, including reference to a traditional Japanese visual art form and traditional perspectives from West Africa.   References for the episode: Kind of Blue liner notes by Bill Evans: http://albumlinernotes.com/Kind_of_Blue.html   Saxophone Colossus documentary about Sonny Rollins: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196073/   Full interview with Kenny Werner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsPg5lu4WCg&t=2318s   Pat Metheny at the Society for Neuroscience conference in 2018: https://youtu.be/yhAbNv1gJT8?si=uMgB-MxmrciyKBAN   Gary Burton's Improv Class: https://youtu.be/t2txO_u2eNg?si=CBd6uc52UqxBOYz6   Limb & Braun, 2008: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0001679   Liu et al., 2012: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep00834   Rosen et al., 2020: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811920301191   Rosen et al., 2016: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2016.00579/full   Malidoma Somé: The Ancestors' Gift of Healing: https://youtu.be/io28LgxYRf0?si=9ZX63gP4qtiI3s7t  

Introduction by Jen to the new FlatImprov podcast. We're starting with the intersection of neurodivergence and improv. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jendehaan.substack.com

Alla metà degli anni sessanta Don Cherry incide i primi album a suo nome, fra cui un capolavoro del free come Symphony for Improvisers. Poi la musica di Don Cherry, che si divide ormai fra Stati Uniti ed Europa, comincia ad esorbitare dal jazz convenzionalmente inteso, e a nutrirsi di una prospettiva multiculturale. Nel '68 - anno per lui molto intenso - Cherry lavora fra l'altro con una formazione, la New York Total Music Company, di cui è nominalmente l'intestatario, ma che in effetti è una impresa con un carattere più collettivo rispetto ai gruppi che Cherry ha guidato alla metà del decennio: e la musica ha una fisionomia meno jazzistica e più aperta e indeterminata. Costituita con partner di altissimo livello - Steve Lacy al sax soprano, Karl Berger al vibrafono e al pianoforte, Kent Carter al contrabbasso e Jacques Thollot alla batteria - e con Cherry alla cornetta e al flauto di bambù, l'effimera esperienza della Total Music Company è una tappa importante nell'evoluzione della musica di Cherry nella seconda metà degli anni sessanta. La New York Total Music Company non ha mai inciso e non ne esistono registrazioni ufficiali, ma qualche anno fa è emerso, pubblicato in Cd e Lp irregolari, un prezioso live del marzo '68, registrato a Francoforte per una trasmissione radiofonica dalla emittente tedesca Hessicher Rundfunk.

"Trust that you will find a way around the inevitable issues that are bound to appear." Me, quoting me - regarding the many snafus that occurred on our vacation in London and Paris this year. : ) Trusting your gut, and using improv skills will get you through most unplanned events.I am Lisa David Olson, and this is my podcast, Stranger Connections. In this episode, I share the vacation that was sprinkled with whacky surprises throughout. Missed connections, tickets for the wrong ferry, walking into a used hotel room, and being kicked off of a tour bus. Join in the fun and don't forget to tell me about your summer vacation, too!Traveling with my wonderful husband made it easy for me to go with the flow. I am grateful for Todd's wit, patience, and humor. We made fantastic memories!I am an author, with a new book coming out soon: From the Spotlight to Real Life, which aligns with my years of performing and how that information transfers seamlessly to help corporations and groups deep dive into focused communication, fun in the workplace, speaking skills and connectivity. Reach out if you are a new speaker who also wants to land a TEDx, discover your unique message, or start that book you've been thinking about. LisaDavidOlson.comI'm a keynote and workshop speaker: connecting through humorFind me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.My card deck of fun prompts is called Dare Zone.

All aboard the SS OceanGate, this week we reimagine the wreck of the Titan Sub with the least likable protagonists possible… Improvisers. The rest of this week's description is the disclaimer. LolThis content is satire in nature. All comments made on this show are purely satirical, for comedic, entertainment purposes only, and are not meant to be taken literally. Names of individuals mentioned in this content meet the criteria of public figures. Care has been taken to keep any other information about individuals private. The following is not an endorsement or condoning of harassment towards individuals featured in this content. The material on this program may strike some viewers as vulgar, gratuitous, lascivious, or (worst of all) serious. Think with your head, love you, thanks! ;)Follow our Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEprSNIe5wY7hYbooVfbCAMouse out of Wedlock is hosted by Fisher Joyce (@Fisher45Joyce) & Jakeb White (@canine_eleven). Follow the show on Twitter @MouseOutWed. If you enjoyed your time here, please consider dropping us a Subscribe/Rate/Review, and if you really want to get on our good side, please consider sharing with a friend! :)Co Hosts: Dylan Garsee - @dianewarrenVEVO | Kat Williams - @bestkatwilliamsFeat. Xander Noland (@newmanmotivation) as Elon MuskPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55171412Theme by Jakeb WhiteBeat Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White HotFor business inquiries please contact us -  MouseOutOfWedlock@Gmail.com

The Jazz Institute of Chicago is cultivating the next generation of musicians. The Institute provides opportunities for middle and high school students to learn improvisations on jazz standards alongside experienced musicians. Reset talked with three participating students — Brandon Harper, Zach Bezirgan and Oscar Evely — as well as the Institute's executive director, Heather Ireland Robinson, about the institute's teaching philosophy.

Actor, event producer, sound technician, musician and comedian, Leo Mates is my guest for this episode. We discuss working multiple jobs, procrastination, The Last of Us, his love for improv, how therapy helped us, our favourite plays and much more.

Improvisers are the lifeblood of comedy shows you don't really want to go to, but your friend forces you to go anyway. In this episode, we sit down with 4 improvisers to hear all their tricks of the trade, and how to "yes and" into success. This episode of Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is a Sugar23 production, executive produced by Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar, and produced by Liam Billingham. Production support by Angelo Restaino and Anthony Defranchesco.  Theme Music is by Gabriel PontonHollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

This week we welcome friend of the show Mark Turpin back to the show and he and Iain discuss the topic ‘Comedy Influences'. It's a fascinating walk down memory lane for those that know the references and it's a real treasure trove of comedy gold for those of you that don't know the references to go away and look up online. Improv doesn't need to be funny, but when it is the comedy comes from a lifetime of influences. So sit back, relax and hear Mark and Iain break down all things comedy influences.

TJ and her fellow 1999 alum classmates made the new generation of improvisers uncomfortable and ultimately uninvite them all to the afterparty following what the youth viewed as insulting improv?! Also, why did Chris almost invade the ladies room this weekend? listen now

Lexman Artificial interviews Nick Bostrom about his work on the book, "The Second Machine Age". In it, Bostrom discusses the dangers of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, and the future of our species.

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Frank Murphy's friend Erik Dobell is co-hosting today's episode. Erik is a mentalist. His show, Impossibilities - Magic, Mind-Reading, and Mayhem! is in the Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle. Get tickets at https://www.impossibilitiesshow.com  Erik has a friend who pays to subscribe to pizza-making videos online. Frank prefers to watch Adam Ragusea for free on YouTube. Frank's interview with Adam Ragusea will air on East Tennessee PBS on Tuesday night (actually Wednesday, July 27) at midnight.  Erik has a Carl Sagan pin on his jacket. Many people cannot recognize Sagan. Eric also has a pin for members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.  Erik is wearing a t-shirt that Frank bought for the movie Fish Bait. Frank was wearing the shirt when his character was eaten by a giant catfish. Members of Einstein Simplified starred in Fish Bait as the fishing buddies who end up at Fear Hollow Marina. They improvised their lines. The movie is available free with ads on Tubi. https://tubitv.com/movies/638830/fish-bait  In an episode of The Office, Michael Scott takes an improv class but does all the things improvisers are trained not to do. In real life, Steve Carell is an excellent improviser. There are some improv games designed to break one of the improv rules such as the game “Questions Only.”  The Secret City Improv Festival has a head-to-head tournament called the Slayden Cup, named after Bill Slayden, a founding member of Einstein Simplified. This year's festival will be September 30 and October 1, 2022.  Erik wonders why he got an empty folder for his high school diploma. Frank says that's normal. Most schools hold back the actual diplomas until after the ceremony to make sure everyone has met all requirements.  Erik wonders if his daughter will be interested in sports. Frank mentions that ballet is as intense as a sport. Frank played the old man in several Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association performances.  When Frank passed the age at which his father died, his sister texted, “Congratulations. You win at breathing.” Frank's next goals are to outlive his paternal grandfather, his uncle, and his maternal grandfather. Frank likes to say that he wants to be buried so that he is exhumable.  Erik is from Elmira, New York. He met his wife when living in North Carolina. They moved to Gatlinburg because of his show. He is a mentalist. Mentalism is a branch of magic that involves mind-reading. The magicians who do elaborate stage shows are generally called illusionists.  Erik once worked as a mime. Frank agrees that pantomiming is difficult. Improvisers try to do realistic pantomime when holding imaginary objects.  The tv show Police Squad had hilarious ending scenes in which the actors would freeze but something in the scene kept moving. For example Leslie Nielsen was pouring coffee when the scene froze and the coffee cup overflowed. Frank loves the Police Squad theme.  Erik likes ‘80s cartoon themes. Frank used to watch reruns of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends. Erik jokes that poor Rocky had a sad end.  Frank appeared in parody videos for MoonPie. He played a character named Chandler Skootch who was afraid space aliens would invade Earth to get more MoonPies. You can watch the videos on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Chandler-Skootch-692797124483814/  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible.  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with improviser and theater techperson, Charlotte Brown. Charlotte Brown (they/them) is a Chicago-based multipotentialite that enjoys many creative endeavors such as improv, filmmaking, photography, and teching virtual improvised shows! Charlotte got their start during the pandemic doing tech for online improv shows through the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas (you know the one). Charlotte has enjoyed virtual theater because they have gotten to learn and collaborate with people from all over the world. (Shoutout to Kenzie and Braden). One of Charlotte's favorite credits includes doing tech for The Assembly Mexico's, The Walking Sketch show, which was performed entirely in Spanish. Charlotte is not remotely fluent in Spanish but they did an excellent job with the show. Other credits include technical direction for The World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) and sound design for the B. Iden Payne award-winning online original musical, “Human Resources the Musical.”Charlotte recently moved from Florida to Chicago to pursue their MFA in Comedic Screenwriting from DePaul University in 2021. They are currently stage managing (in real life) at CSz Chicago and The Second City Training Center. Charlotte is also the admin of the Facebook group Tech Alliance of Distributed Artists (TADA!) which is geared towards fostering collaboration and sharing best practices for both not only zoomprov but virtual theater. When we first started our conversation, Charlotte mentioned to me how they are anxious and shy and how that created some tough barriers to creativity. But I challenged that theory - Charlotte must not as shy as they used to be, as they are a loud and proud fixture in the online improv communities. In fact, Charlotte was so bubbly and full of stories during our chat that I was as delighted to be with them via Zoom as I have been chatting with them on Facebook groups for the past few years. Charlotte mused about their love for classic video games like Oregon Trail and Putt Putt Goes to the Moon. They told me about working at Universal Orlando and the beginnings of the path to improv. Charlotte talked about how they read ALL of the improv books before actually dipping a toe in the water and the ups and downs of that decision. Charlotte shared how happenstance got them into teching for online improv shows and how much they are totally in love with it now. We discussed Charlotte's recent move to Chicago and all the goals they are working on presently. Support Charlotte Brown by following them on Instagram (@charlottebreanne19). That is how you can keep up with their creative shenanigans! 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 #HCUniversalNetworkThis 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 to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 4/18/2022; posted on 5/9/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with improviser and theater techperson, Charlotte Brown. Charlotte Brown (they/them) is a Chicago-based multipotentialite that enjoys many creative endeavors such as improv, filmmaking, photography, and teching virtual improvised shows! Charlotte got their start during the pandemic doing tech for online improv shows through the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas (you know the one). Charlotte has enjoyed virtual theater because they have gotten to learn and collaborate with people from all over the world. (Shoutout to Kenzie and Braden). One of Charlotte's favorite credits includes doing tech for The Assembly Mexico's, The Walking Sketch show, which was performed entirely in Spanish. Charlotte is not remotely fluent in Spanish but they did an excellent job with the show. Other credits include technical direction for The World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) and sound design for the B. Iden Payne award-winning online original musical, “Human Resources the Musical.” Charlotte recently moved from Florida to Chicago to pursue their MFA in Comedic Screenwriting from DePaul University in 2021. They are currently stage managing (in real life) at CSz Chicago and The Second City Training Center. Charlotte is also the admin of the Facebook group Tech Alliance of Distributed Artists (TADA!) which is geared towards fostering collaboration and sharing best practices for both not only zoomprov but virtual theater. When we first started our conversation, Charlotte mentioned to me how they are anxious and shy and how that created some tough barriers to creativity. But I challenged that theory - Charlotte must not as shy as they used to be, as they are a loud and proud fixture in the online improv communities. In fact, Charlotte was so bubbly and full of stories during our chat that I was as delighted to be with them via Zoom as I have been chatting with them on Facebook groups for the past few years. Charlotte mused about their love for classic video games like Oregon Trail and Putt Putt Goes to the Moon. They told me about working at Universal Orlando and the beginnings of the path to improv. Charlotte talked about how they read ALL of the improv books before actually dipping a toe in the water and the ups and downs of that decision. Charlotte shared how happenstance got them into teching for online improv shows and how much they are totally in love with it now. We discussed Charlotte's recent move to Chicago and all the goals they are working on presently. Support Charlotte Brown by following them on Instagram (@charlottebreanne19). That is how you can keep up with their creative shenanigans! 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 to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 4/18/2022; posted on 5/9/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with improviser and theater techperson, Charlotte Brown. Charlotte Brown (they/them) is a Chicago-based multipotentialite that enjoys many creative endeavors such as improv, filmmaking, photography, and teching virtual improvised shows! Charlotte got their start during the pandemic doing tech for online improv shows through the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas (you know the one). Charlotte has enjoyed virtual theater because they have gotten to learn and collaborate with people from all over the world. (Shoutout to Kenzie and Braden). One of Charlotte's favorite credits includes doing tech for The Assembly Mexico's, The Walking Sketch show, which was performed entirely in Spanish. Charlotte is not remotely fluent in Spanish but they did an excellent job with the show. Other credits include technical direction for The World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) and sound design for the B. Iden Payne award-winning online original musical, “Human Resources the Musical.” Charlotte recently moved from Florida to Chicago to pursue their MFA in Comedic Screenwriting from DePaul University in 2021. They are currently stage managing (in real life) at CSz Chicago and The Second City Training Center. Charlotte is also the admin of the Facebook group Tech Alliance of Distributed Artists (TADA!) which is geared towards fostering collaboration and sharing best practices for both not only zoomprov but virtual theater. When we first started our conversation, Charlotte mentioned to me how they are anxious and shy and how that created some tough barriers to creativity. But I challenged that theory - Charlotte must not as shy as they used to be, as they are a loud and proud fixture in the online improv communities. In fact, Charlotte was so bubbly and full of stories during our chat that I was as delighted to be with them via Zoom as I have been chatting with them on Facebook groups for the past few years. Charlotte mused about their love for classic video games like Oregon Trail and Putt Putt Goes to the Moon. They told me about working at Universal Orlando and the beginnings of the path to improv. Charlotte talked about how they read ALL of the improv books before actually dipping a toe in the water and the ups and downs of that decision. Charlotte shared how happenstance got them into teching for online improv shows and how much they are totally in love with it now. We discussed Charlotte's recent move to Chicago and all the goals they are working on presently. Support Charlotte Brown by following them on Instagram (@charlottebreanne19). That is how you can keep up with their creative shenanigans! 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 to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 4/18/2022; posted on 5/9/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with improviser and theater techperson, Charlotte Brown. Charlotte Brown (they/them) is a Chicago-based multipotentialite that enjoys many creative endeavors such as improv, filmmaking, photography, and teching virtual improvised shows! Charlotte got their start during the pandemic doing tech for online improv shows through the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas (you know the one). Charlotte has enjoyed virtual theater because they have gotten to learn and collaborate with people from all over the world. (Shoutout to Kenzie and Braden). One of Charlotte's favorite credits includes doing tech for The Assembly Mexico's, The Walking Sketch show, which was performed entirely in Spanish. Charlotte is not remotely fluent in Spanish but they did an excellent job with the show. Other credits include technical direction for The World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS) and sound design for the B. Iden Payne award-winning online original musical, “Human Resources the Musical.” Charlotte recently moved from Florida to Chicago to pursue their MFA in Comedic Screenwriting from DePaul University in 2021. They are currently stage managing (in real life) at CSz Chicago and The Second City Training Center. Charlotte is also the admin of the Facebook group Tech Alliance of Distributed Artists (TADA!) which is geared towards fostering collaboration and sharing best practices for both not only zoomprov but virtual theater. When we first started our conversation, Charlotte mentioned to me how they are anxious and shy and how that created some tough barriers to creativity. But I challenged that theory - Charlotte must not as shy as they used to be, as they are a loud and proud fixture in the online improv communities. In fact, Charlotte was so bubbly and full of stories during our chat that I was as delighted to be with them via Zoom as I have been chatting with them on Facebook groups for the past few years. Charlotte mused about their love for classic video games like Oregon Trail and Putt Putt Goes to the Moon. They told me about working at Universal Orlando and the beginnings of the path to improv. Charlotte talked about how they read ALL of the improv books before actually dipping a toe in the water and the ups and downs of that decision. Charlotte shared how happenstance got them into teching for online improv shows and how much they are totally in love with it now. We discussed Charlotte's recent move to Chicago and all the goals they are working on presently. Support Charlotte Brown by following them on Instagram (@charlottebreanne19). That is how you can keep up with their creative shenanigans! 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 to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 4/18/2022; posted on 5/9/2022)

This week we welcome that fantastic human being that is Stuart Moses to the show. Stuart is an associate teacher of LCI and has a workshop called 'Movement for Improvisers' taking place on March 26th at the Liverpool Arts Bar from 1-4pm. The workshop is aimed at shaking you out of your characterisation defaults and go to's that you might want to get out of. Tickets for the workshop are available on the Liverpool Comedy Improv website. During the chat you can hear all about Stuart's improv history and how it all started with table top role play gaming. Hear how he developed as a performar and teacher and how and why he started the Improv London Podcast back in 2015. A podcast that we highly recommed you listen to (after this one of course). We know you are going to love Stuart's true story of making stuff up.

Despite this week starting of with some "Wacky Weather," Nick & Jess rebound to bring you the podcast you deserve. This episode Nick and Jess talk about the importance of one's vocabulary. Jess then introduces Nick to the wonderful wordsmithing of Cardi B. A discussion of "SOAKING" is had and its merits... or lack there of... are... well... discussed. Nick can't help himself with sharing more, completley uniformed Crypto Currency information. -- If you're not listening to us on Goodpods, are you even listening to us? Be sure to follow us on the app and tell your friends! YOU DON'T KNOW, NICK on GOODPODS -- Season One of Heartbeats, a completely improvised medical drama starring Nick & Jess is available here: HEARTBEATS  New episodes every Friday now through November 5th Friday, September 17th 6PM PT/9PM ET Follow RIPLEY IMPROV on Twitch now to be notified shows go live. -- Bubbles and Things Soaps: Special listeners only special for high end, geeky soaps with code "YDKNick" at bubblesandthingssoaps.com Naming Your Little Geek by Scott Rubin is available at bubblesandthingssoaps.com -- Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! A moment of your time really helps us to know you appreciate this show! Interested in becoming a Patron? Check us out today for exclusive Patron-esque things. PATREON TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK ​JLV Productions 2021 jessicalynnverdi.com  

WE'RE BACK AT IT AGAIN!!! Another episode of Off Her Chops comes in real hot!! Yes it does, Jess talks about what it means to be an adult & how hard some days are to be said adult! Cassie has a pretty big surprise for Jess that includes a trip away, food, music & wine! Can you guess where they are going? This is the very first episode that includes the segment from the beloved Bob, Jess' Dad & we're calling it ‘Bob's my Dad!' What else would you expect?! Pop Quiz & the traditional Q&A is all included in THIS episode of Off Her Chops! New episodes are coming out each week so please like, subscribe, share & leave a comment to stay up to date with us. Let us know what you thought of the episode! As always, we love & appreciate…. YOU! Jess & Cass Xx

WE'RE BACK AT IT AGAIN!!! Another episode of Off Her Chops comes in real hot!! Yes it does, Jess talks about what it means to be an adult & how hard some days are to be said adult! Cassie has a pretty big surprise for Jess that includes a trip away, food, music & wine! Can you guess where they are going? This is the very first episode that includes the segment from the beloved Bob, Jess' Dad & we're calling it ‘Bob's my Dad!' What else would you expect?! Pop Quiz & the traditional Q&A is all included in THIS episode of Off Her Chops! New episodes are coming out each week so please like, subscribe, share & leave a comment to stay up to date with us. Let us know what you thought of the episode! As always, we love & appreciate…. YOU! Jess & Cass Xx

Hello introverted improvisers! This online and audio space is great for improvisers who need a recharge, or are having difficulty finding an improv community in their current situation (especially due to the "social investment" it requires!). Plus, if you've never tried audio, it's a whole new dreamscape for vivid imaginations.

An improv troupe from Chicago mistakenly join a bloodthirsty cult, under the impression they're actually in an intense comedy workshop. An original audio comedy starring Andrew Hollinger, Julia Sismour, Chris Holtkamp, Patrick Monaghan, Ron Stacker Thompson and Bob Gosse.

Improvisers know that the benefits of improv go well beyond the entertainment world. This podcast looks at the benefits of improv in the workplace, both on an individual and group level. SOURCES: Bob Kulhan. Business Improv. https://businessimprov.com Bernie Schroeder. Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1500-ceos-surveyed-what-most-important-leadership-skill-schroeder/ Clay Drinko. Play your way sane. https://www.playyourwaysane.com/blog/applied-improvisation Clay Drinko. Play your way sane. https://www.playyourwaysane.com/blog/advantages-of-improvisation FIND SALLY: @sallyharveyanderson www.patreon.com/sallyharveyanderson

Sir Fred and Scott invited radio dj (Destination Out, WCMU), bassist (Northwoods Improvisers), music guru and free jazz legend, Mike Johnston to Studio 163 for a deep dive into Michigan jazz, the new Northwoods album, and a trip down memory lane with some of Michigan's famous record stores, 78 collections and rogue salesmen.

The material you need to practice to become an incredible improviser

What do improvisers hope 2021 brings to our artform and to their own projects? Improvisers from across the world have sent messages to The Improv Chronicle and some of improv's next generation reflect on what they want the new year to look like.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThe 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.

Katy Schutte joins to talk about The Improv Place - An exciting new online education and community resource for Improvisers. We talk in detail about what The Improv Place has to offer, having professional goals as an Improviser, and the holy grail of non-toxic social media. The Improv Place: theimprov.place hello@theimprov.place Katy's Blog About Virtual Improv: http://www.katyschutte.co.uk/improvblog Sean & Robot's Comedy Circuit: https://www.funkidslive.com/podcast/c... The Nursery & The Mayday's Online Drop-in Classes: https://thenurserytheatre.com/improv-...

See Alex at FCI with NeverEverSometimes or just hanging out.

See if you can get an emotional reaction out of your audience instead of a laugh.

Many improvisers enjoy success not just in improv, but in the realm of scripted work. Does their experience in improv bleed into their creative processes when they write or even when that written work gets performed? This episode you get to hear from a number of successful writers who also have an improv backgroundSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Deconstruction is a long form podcast where I interview long form improvisers about their life and journey to improv. Hosted by Joshua Garcia!

Every year, a growing number of improvisers take a creative and financial risk on the Edinburgh Fringe. What are the benefits of taking your work to the world's largest open-access arts festival, and is there a secret to getting a good audience?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a proud moment for the Major Scale to have the chance to speak with Karl Berger. Active since the 1960s, Berger has forged a career as a composer and vibist with an ear for talent, arranging, and bringing a sense of melody and groove to the avant-garde. Taking a cue from his first encounter with Don Cherry, jazz's legendary gypsy traveller and inventor of World Beat. Berger has recorded under his own leadership with luminaries like Carla Bley, Ornette Coleman, and Lee Konitz – as well being tapped to enrich the music of Jeff Buckley, Natalie Merchant, and even Britney Spears! The Da Capo Trio are an unsigned group with an amazing and fresh take on one of the basics: the jazz trio. Drums, bass, and the Fender Rhodes piano sound get a 21st century treatment with dazzling virtuosity and accessibility. With their set of originals, standards (Oleo), and surprising arrangements (Pat Matheny), classic jazz jargon says it best here with the Da Capo Trio "so far out, that they're in." SONG CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: THEME: Jazz Phantom by Chomsk' (from the album "Different Beats" on Magentic Records). FIRST HALF: Symphony for Improvisers (Excerpt) by Don Cherry (from the album "Symphony for Improvisers" on Blue Note Records) Excerpt from UCF workshop by Karl Berger Movement 5 by Karl Berger (from the album "Gently Unfamiliar" on Tzadik records). Eternal Rhythm pt. 1 by Don Cherry w/ Karl Berger (from the album "Eternal Rhythm" on MPS Records). Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley (from the album "Grace arr. by Karl Berger" on Columbia Records). Travel South by Karl Berger (from the album "Karl Berger and Friends" on Black Saint Records). Transit by Karl Berger (from the album "Transit" on Black Saint Records). SECOND HALF: Oleo, Someday My Prince Will Come, Phase Dance, and Doc Wilky Mob Blues by The Da Capo Trio (from the album "Vine Street Performance"). ABOUT THE MAJOR SCALE: Your attention please to a new program that celebrates and takes a fresh and bold look at the great American art form- JAZZ!!! The Major Scale is the title, the motto and the mission are, Jazz- past, present, future, and everything in between. A lot of focus will be on new and fresh sounds, deep cuts, closer looks at underrated artists, taking a different look at some of the titans of the genre, and getting the two cents worth from a number of surprise guests and sources. The Major Scale can boast amongst it's guests- legends like Herbie Hancock, Tom Scott, and Ahmad Jamal. The up and coming and the underrated-Kamasi Washington, Mia Doi Todd, Michael Blake. Fresh perspectives and commentary from the likes of Rock legend Al Kooper, who weighed in on the gospel. From The New Yorker, Amanda Petrusich expounds on her article about the movement to rename the Williamsburg Bridge in honor of Sonny Rollins. We explore the Soul-Jazz experiments of the Rascals. Grace Kelly from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert talks about her pop-up/flash mob concerts. Plus Thundercat, Henry Mancini, Ghostface Killah, Jaimie Branch, Nels Cline, Badbadnotgood, Cecil Taylor, and more get pick up on the Major Scale radar. Produced in Central Florida, this program seeks to become one of the defining voices of this Native American art form, and everything else that finds itself under it's umbrella. Think about programming and content found on the likes of World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA. Tiny Desk from Washington D.C., and KEXP Live from Seattle, WA. and that's what the Major Scale strives to do. For the curious, and lovers of music who like the details in between. ABOUT KYLE EAGLE (Host): Kyle Eagle has been a contributing writer and producer for the NPR-WBGO, WUCF, WPRK, Wax Poetics, The Orlando Weekly, Artbourne, and The Fiscal Times, as well as several music and film releases- Light in the Attic's documentary "This Is Gary McFarland", and an upcoming film on composer Jack Nietzsche. Recordings- Call Me-Jack Wilson, Live at the Penthouse, Grachan Moncur III, Chico Hamilton, and Andy Bey. ABOUT CHRIS BARANYI (Producer): Chris Baranyi is a sound engineer and music producer. He splits his time between designing AV systems for theme parks and recording music. Chris has worked with many Orlando area musicians with backgrounds in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, funk, new age, and classical. Some of which have been featured on NPR's Echoes. His passion includes jazz, vintage microphones, and hot sauces.

In today's podcast Evan Marien lifts the lid on his brand-new course for the SBL.A recent addition to the SBL faculty, Evan Marien has been turning heads ever since he was named as an ‘Exciting New Player' in Bass Player Magazine's 2009 Reader's Choice Awards poll (he actually made the top 3 alongside Esperanza Spalding and Hadrien Feraud!). Aside from joining what would become guitarist Allan Holdsworth's final tour back in April 2017, and unveiling his latest solo release as EMAR, Evan has also been busy creating content for SBL and his latest course is now live within our course library! If you're already a member you have instant access to the new course. Click here to get started! If you're not a member yet, no sweat, just grab your 14 day free trial here and you'll be good to go!

Emily Engelhart, Pointless League of Improvisers member, Go! Comedy launch cast member and certified genuinely nice person, visits the After Improv Podcast this week. Emily talks about how improv helped her come out of her shell, her love of elephants, being a part of a launch cast and a home team, improv camp, her love of foreign candy, selling dirt, and more: * Noice * Queen of gifts * Emily's Yes-And moment * Loyola * Public to private * Friends from summer * Augie * Elephants * Improv blue * Wilderness Girls * Auditioning * Pointless * Camping * DCP * The family business * Kindness counts * Heather's feelings * Candy crush * Job updates * Fact of the week