Podcasts about improvisor

Improvisor & designer Neftali Morales steps into the dojo with Kevin and Thomas. After a bit of banter, the trio tackle an online hip-hop quiz where Thomas is mostly just around. Then Neftali takes them through a classic improv game of Zelda Roleplay. Finally they discuss impactful films on them, such as Batman Returns, the Adam West ‘60s Batman film, and It's a Wonderful Life. 00:00 Intro & Check Ins 15:38 Rap Pop Quiz 27:35 Emmy Winning Moment 40:51 Real Impact Neftali Morales: Trigger Happy (every Saturday in Chicago): https://theannoyance.thundertix.com/events/188538 Bender Martial Arts: https://www.bendermartialarts.com/ Secret Family at the Den Theatre (Chicago) on Feb 13th: https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2025/1/16/secret-family-the-den-theatre-comedy-club   Check out our DnD show: 'What We Do in the Basement': https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-we-do-in-the-basement/id1552947049 FOLLOW Oops All Segments on Instagram: www.instagram.com/oopsallsegments FOLLOW Oops All Segments on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@oopsallsegments SUBSCRIBE to Oops All Segments on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@oopsallsegments

In Episode 100, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Julie Trell, whose career has been an adventurous journey spanning three decades and various corners of the world. She started as an inner-city classroom teacher and later became a middle school technology specialist, where she embraced inner playfulness (as well as fixing - and breaking - the computers and network).  Through serendipity and curiosity, she evolved into the VP of All Things Fun, Meaningful, & Rewarding at a (then) startup called Salesforce.  Her path then took her through the vibrant landscapes of Atlanta, San Francisco, Singapore, and Sydney, venturing into the realms of technology and corporate foundation leadership with the Salesforce and Workday Foundations. In Australia, she led Telstra's corporate startup accelerator, muru-D - There she managed a team and a portfolio of over 140 companies, focusing on supporting the founders across various cohorts.    As the Chief Play Officer of Playful Purpose, she embraces the power of an improv mindset to foster growth and playful spirits among adults. She co-designs and facilitates dynamic workshops for accelerators, portfolio funds, and corporate teams, helping participants unleash curiosity, build confidence, and deepen their understanding of DEI and empathy. My passion for new technologies and continuous learning blends artificial intelligence, AI, with applied improv, AI!   In this episode, they explore: Exciting job titles to share at your next dinner party How applied improvisation is the AI we should really be focused on! Using play to help individuals, teams and organisations fire up their creative synapses How Generative applied improv helps us exercise our critical thinking skills How to make people feel heard and feel good when working together What is curiosivity? Julie's work with startups, founders and incubators Techniques to tackle the ‘play skeptcis' And how to create floral bouquets out of old toilet roll tubes!   And as ever, enjoy the Thought Experiments …this time it's: Through the port (manteau) hole Listeners questions   Learn more about Julie https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietrell/ https://playfulpurpose.com/   References https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8erpgy727jo https://www.nosuchthingasafish.com/ Toilet paper roll flowers - You can check link here.  https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1163022-act-social https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/   The quote: "Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable”. (David W. Augsburger) - BOOK:Caring Enough to Hear and Be Heard: How to Hear and How to Be Heard in Equal Communication https://muru-d.com/ https://www.sxswsydney.com/ Clip from Whose Startup Is It Anyway   Books: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/playful-rebellion/ https://www.improvwisdom.com/index.html https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44333271-playful-mindfulness   Say Hello to the Occupational Philosophers www.occupationalphilosophers.com Their day jobs: JOHN: www.bowlandconsulting.com SIMON: www.simonbanks.com.au SIMON SHOWREEL: https://youtu.be/YZQdJI6qGvg

Lauren Adams is an actor, director and writer. You may recognize her from TV shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Modern Family, Special, and Deadbeat or feature films like Greener Grass and The Disruptors. Lauren has a BFA from Elon University, and has performed regularly at The UCB Theatres in New York and Los Angeles since 2007. Lauren has directed countless plays, sketch shows, and the short film Animal, starring Cathy Curtin. She lives in LA with her husband Seth and their perfect dog Bear. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ LAUREN ADAMS ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5385492/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/imlaurenadams/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #UCB #UnbreakableKimmySchmidt #ModernFamily #Improv #LaurenIsAJealousBitch #GreenerGrass #ElonUniversity #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

My guest today is Nnamde Ngwe. Nnamdi is an actor, model, Improvisor, teacher, and writer. He studied and teaches at iO and The Second City, and was recently awarded teacher of the year at iO Theater.  Along with his twin brother, Amechi, Nnamdi wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed show Julius which earned him a trip to the New York Television Festival and a nomination for Best Screenplay at the Best Of The Midwest Film Awards, among others.  He also wrote and starred in Rap Skool, which was also screened at the New York Television festival and earned him a best actor nomination also at the Best of the Midwest Film Awards. Nnamdi is also a cast member of the critically acclaimed and award winning Improv/Sketch team 3Peat, an absolutely incredible group that has performed around the world and has even been featured on Comedy Central. I got to meet Nnamdi when he and 3Peat performed at the Miami Improv Festival, and I was completely blown away by this guy's talent! To learn more about Nnamde Ngwe, visit his website at thennamdi.com. You can also find him on Instagram and enjoy his love for mix CDs of the early 2000s.

From Greektown to the North Shore, restaurateur Louie Alexakis has found inspiration from his days on Chicago's improv stages with the likes of Chris Farley and Mike Myers. After growing his ownership to six restaurants, Alexakis is aiming to next make a splash in the West Loop. He shares details with David Manilow on the two new Greek concepts he's bringing to Fulton Market. Plus, in this episode, Alexakis also reveals the intangibles that can make or break a restaurant.

Margaret Maria is a wonderful cellist who's a unique composer. Her compositions are all written by layering cello lines in some gorgeous and emotive aural tapestries. Her personal story is interesting and moving: she started the cello as a teenager, was admitted to the University of Toronto at age 16 without graduating from high school, and was then admitted to the prestigious Curtis Institute. She went on to have a successful career as a member of the Vancouver Symphony and then Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra, which is how I came to know her. She gave up her job with the NAC after a few years, and embarked on a new life as a composer, meanwhile continuing to teach. Some of her work as an educator has been with the Orkidstra program, which she has been involved with since it's inception in 2007. It's a social development program that serves over 650 youth from over 62 linguistic and cultural backgrounds by building community through free music programs. This episode has a lot of powerful music; you can use the timestamps to navigate. Like all the episodes in this series, this is available wherever you get your podcasts, as well as this video, and the transcript and show notes are all linked to my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/margaret-mariahttps://margaretmariamusic.com/home I'm an independant podcaster, and this podcast needs your help! https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! Timestamps (00:00) Intro(02:44) Teaching improvisation in Breno, Maribyllia, creative process(06:57) Marbyllia duo with Bill Gilliam, clip from Gravitational March(07:47) Margaret's music education and evolution as a cellist and composer(12:52) intro to Blessing of Awakening and Margaret's creative process(17:00) clip from Blessing of Awakening(18:03) Margaret's personal story and evolution as a composer(19:46) please support this podcast(20:01) perfectionism, starting late, playing injuries(23:39) Curtis(27:05) more about Margaret's personal story and evolution as a composer(31:32) Orkidstra and music education(34:26) Alice Kanack, the benefits of teaching improvisation (38:35) producing music with Craig McConnell, intro to Raging Red(41:24) clip from Raging Red with Craig McConnell(42:04) duo project with singer Donna Brown, rock opera with Julian Gracia Reig, getting grants(50:22) From Scars to Infinite Stars(55:19) where to find Margaret's music(56:20) Margaret's approach to teaching (01:05:49) reflections on her life, intro to Her Heart on a Platter(01:08:29) Her Heart on a Platter(01:14:39) Margaret's sheet music(01:15:34) empath feeling others' emotions, intro to Shame on an Angel, artist Angel Muriel(01:20:39) Sham on an Angel(01:25:52) Margaret's creative process photo of Margaret: Bret Archangel Menezes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

The Hamlet (Improvised) Episode! Listen to hear Shakespeare's classic tragedy in its purest form! The cast of Modern Exhibits improvises a production of Hamlet starring Maddy Lenahan as the Danish prince. Developed by Bo Segrest With Special Guest MADDY LENAHAN as HamletAlso featuring Special Guest JONATHAN ANDERSON as Claudius THE CAST OF MODERN EXHIBITS: ROSEMARY WEST as "Lady Hamlet"HENRY NICKERSON as OpheliaMOLLY RODENBUSH as assorted charactersDAN KARLIN as assorted charactersand BO SEGREST as assorted characters and the Jester If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

Oliver Berger is an Emmy Award winning Puppeteer, Creative Producer, Improvisor and fellow brave soul who has spent the last 3 years keeping sets safe from the virus we shall not mention, originally from Beverly Hills California (yes, that one) where movies and TV were his best and worst Sex Ed teachers. You can find Oliver on Instagram and everywhere else at @oliverberger Hey, did you like this episode? Sweet! Like, Subscribe and tell your friends. Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out! Follow Arielle on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck and  @ArielleZadok Like to watch? Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube!

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedic actor, Matt Walsh. We chatted about his Emmy-nominated role as Mike McClintock on Veep, as well as his work as a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB). We also discussed Matt's new Hulu movie, Flamin' Hot.Matt reflects on his time growing up in Chicago, his work on The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live and a number of his other memorable roles in TV and film. We also touch on Matt's podcast Second in Command, his kids' reaction to his work, and his thoughts on comedy, acting, and his plans for future projects.It was a pleasure to bring you a fun glimpse into the life of one of the busiest comedic actors in Hollywood…Matt Walsh! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS0:08:59 - UCB and Its Founding Members0:11:35 - UCB Legacy and Growth0:19:42 - Navigating Life's Challenges With Age0:23:47 - Parenting and Entertainment Industry0:32:51 - Comedy, Acting, and Future Projects0:36:59 - Acting Career Aspirations0:39:27 - Collaborating With Eva Longoria0:52:28 - Future and Finding InterestsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpod.com.Story & Craft is available wherever you get your podcasts. We just rolled out on YouTube. Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/@storyandcraft ...#podcast #interview #mattwalsh #actor #flaminhot #flaminhotmovie #hulu #comedy #improv #ucb #ucbtla #ucbtny #ucbcomedy #uprightcitizensbrigrade #acting #actorslife #storyandcraft #voiceover #voiceactor #voiceovercoach

It's part 2 on sharks! Join me as I chat with expert Yannis Papastamatiou from Florida International University and my friend, Andy Adkins about sharks. A lot of people are afraid of sharks but we're hoping that by learning about them and looking at them with a sense of awe will alleviate some of that anxiety! How to support the show!Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off!https://www.purespectrumcbd.com/ref/552/Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxietyInstacart:Instacart.oloiyb.net/AnxietyThe Cardist - anxiety pod 10%https://thecardiststudio.com/Check out the show on all of your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/GivesanxietyPodhttps://www.facebook.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCOITNlRi_K7JP9QxBK-vQCheck out more of Yannis' work at Florida International University's Predator Ecology & Conservation Lab:https://www.peclabfiu.com/Support the show

Sharks terrify a lot of people. Even though we know you have a better chance of being struck by lightning, being born with extra fingers, or being injured by a toilet than your chances of being bitten by a shark. For this series I spoke with expert Yannis Papastamatiou from Florida International University and my friend, Andy Adkins!How to support the show!Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off!https://www.purespectrumcbd.com/ref/552/Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxietyInstacart:Instacart.oloiyb.net/AnxietyThe Cardist - anxiety pod 10%https://thecardiststudio.com/Check out the show on all of your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/GivesanxietyPodhttps://www.facebook.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCOITNlRi_K7JP9QxBK-vQCheck out more of Yannis' work at Florida International University's Predator Ecology & Conservation Lab:https://www.peclabfiu.com/Support the show

In a world where we fear disappointing others no matter what the cost is – your job is to go through life disappointing as many people as it takes to prevent disappointing one person... Yourself. As a recovering people-pleaser and improvisor who's reflex is to say, “Yes, and...” Erin gives you her #1 tip for setting boundaries and sticking to them – zero guilt included. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Send Erin a message (contact info below) about who/what you're saying “no” to. Download the Wellness Workbook by taking the quiz (below) to create your own Wall of Nay like Erin mentioned in today's show.   Show Links: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here! Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

We have another first on the No Outlet podcast folks! We have the World Premiere of an Original Comedy Song at the end of the show! As you all know, I am a big fan of Improv in all forms and our guest tonight, Mike McCarron, has been an Improvisor for 19 years having trained with iO and The Annoyance in Chicago. He has performed at the Lowell Comedy festival, the Columbus is Funny Festival, The Chicago Improv Festival, The dramatic Improv festival and he is one geniuses that help to run “Stranger Than Fiction” Improv & Comedy based out of Manchester NH. We discussed his humble beginnings in Improv, the most annoying driving habit, the impact of chemistry on an Improv team, making people cry during improv practice, the joy of being a DJ at WUNH 91.3, doing improv in Spanish, speaking of Spanish he exposes my limited capability in the language, provides his cultural impact rankings, explains how Improv can save the world, remembering his sense of humor forming, expresses his dismay over the scourge that is the Jeep Wave, and premieres a new Comedy Song among many other super important topics! You can learn more about Stranger Than Fiction improv here: https://www.stfimprov.com/ we hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as we did! #improv, #UNH, #U2, #deniro, #Seinfield, #io, #bookofthefallen, #tjanddave, #espanol, #harold, #stf, #jeepwave

Today we are discussing the Booze Serving Sitch, the Camera Commission, and then we're heading down to Clown Town for a chat about the old Balloon Bending Biz. Check out Justin's past, current and future projects on his IMDB Page! And follow him on Instagram and Facebook! -- Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support

The Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Episode! Listen to hear: a sexy narrator, a Hallmark card for your wife, a guy gives his girlfriend a coupon book, for her pleasure only condoms, another very similar guy gives his girlfriend a headstone with her name on it, wing shack's edible lingerie, and fifteen additional gift ideas! "Hallmark Card" starring Henry Nickerson"Coupon Book" starring Bo Segrest and Rosemary West"Trojan Horse Condoms" starring Molly Rodenbush"Headstone World" starring Bo Segrest, Molly Rodenbush, Henry Nickerson, and Rosemary West"Wing Shack Edible Lingerie" starring Rosemary West"Additional Gift Ideas" starring the Cast of Modern ExhibitsDan Karlin as the Sexy Narrator All episodes written by Bo SegrestTHE CAST: ROSEMARY WESTHENRY NICKERSONMOLLY RODENBUSHDAN KARLINand BO SEGREST If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

There's a lot of different ways communication at work can go wrong. The oversharer, people misunderstanding your intentions, how direct is too direct? It can feel daunting and potentially create conflict. The good news is there are people who can help like author and educator Erin Lebacqz and my friend Stacey Bailey who is COO of Reason One, which is a digital agency. Check out more from Erin:

The super-talented actor, writer and producer chats with us about the Puppy Patrol Profession and the Reality TV Trade, plus she dishes the dirt on the Casting Intern Task. Make sure to follow Carrie on Instagram and Twitter! And find out about her current projects on her website: carrieweisberg.com -- Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support

The host and co-creator of the wildly popular "My Neighbors Are Dead" podcast chats with us about the Restaurant Racket and then we pivot to the Ambulance Dalliance. Join Adam each week as he talks to the lesser known characters from your favorite horror films in the podcast the A.V. Club calls "Comedic Gold," at www.MyNeighborsAreDead.com. You can also follow him on Facebook and Instagram! -- Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support

Improvisor and podcaster David Howe joins us to talk Stanley Kubrick, Devil (the movie about the elevator), and Hot Topic.   Timestamps: Antichrist- 00:07:20 Signs-00:34:36 Donnie Darko- 00:58:45

I was honored to have this conversation with Marilyn Lerner, who  is a unique pianist and composer who is a powerfully expressive musician across a range of styles. She's a wonderful improvisor and has performed worldwide, as well as recorded extensively as both a soloist and as an ensemble player. She's also a therapist and psychoanalyst, and our conversation moved through many fascinating and important topics including ideas around identity and creativity. The video version is available here, and the transcript will later be published to the same link: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/marilyn-lerner Please support this series! https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman photo: Jake Sherman Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:06) jazz piano improvisation (03:47) exploring different musical styles (04:52) accompanying Silent film music (08:58) teaching classical musicians to improvise, KlezCanada, Lori Freedman (14:18) the piano as a textural instrument and different kinds of improv (with musical example) (16:46) Marilyn's youth (21:10) university years at York University (switching from Psychology into music), and Marilyn's work as a psychoanalyst, exploring the psychological aspects of being a musician, issues around identity (27:48) the challenges of making a living as a musician (30:22) experiences during 2020 lockdowns for both Marilyn and Leah (36:33) Adrienne Cooper, Anna Margolin, Dave Wall, “All Silent Things Speak Today” collection of songs, “Dreaming in Yiddish” (41:21) Yiddish and Ashkenazic Jewish history (45:45) Marilyn plays piano “Romanian Fantasy” (51:09) Yoshie Fruchter “The Pieces Broken” (52:27) mridangam studies Trichy Sankaran, opportunities at York University, Reginald Godden, Ethnomusicology (56:58) Salsa: learning Montunos with Rodrigo Munoz (57:47) Jane Bunnett, Larry Kramer, Maqueque,Cuban musicians, “Birds Are Returning” Dafnis Prieto (01:03:04) classical influences in improvising (01:07:18) psychology, becoming a therapist (01:09:47) Marilyn's youth, development as a pianist and musician (01:11:45) challenges of finding focus and creative time --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Improvisor and podcaster Javier Ungo joins us to talk about queer horror, conventions, and haunted houses! And that's just one segment! Timestamps: The Blair Witch Project: 00:04:34 The Fog: 00:25:28 A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge: 00:46:07

Our good friend ANGELA GALANOPOULOS the pod this week! She's a professional Improvisor, Actor, Writer and Producer and also once keyed Ryan's car. We chat Vancouver Pride, G Holing, Snore-Gasming, and anal suppositories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Dwyer (https://patdwyerwastaken.com) is a funny, silly, goofy, brilliant improv comedian turned change management speaker and all around delightful human!  In this episode, we meander around all kinds of topics from the Peace Corps, to repeated bouts of dysentery, the fallacy of control, defining success career transitions, human interaction, building trust through laughter, living in a can with a bunch of little people, making people smile and flooding their brain with happy hormones, raising children, change, Improv comedy and life!Find him on the social medias @IKnowPatDwyer Ladies and Gentlemen, Pat Dwyer is a Professional Speaker, Improvisor, Comedian, Facilitator, Emcee, Creative Consultant, Nimble Mindset Exemplar and Change Actioneer.  Heck, this guy is even a Junior Park Ranger at over 60 National Parks, Sites and Monuments around the United States. He's a delight, he's wonderful and he's absolutely one of the most fun people I've ever had the pleasure to be around. I'd like to welcome Pat Dwyer to…Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast. 

Paul Vato had the privilege of sitting down with an old friend from The Second City in Chicago. They discuss the differences between improv and stand up as well as reminisce about Paul Vato's strange dieting habits. Jim is a native of Illinois who spent some time in Chicago performing in theater and studying improv. Jim has appeared in Weeds, The Thundermans & Black Monday with Regina Hall. Look for Jim in the Netflix limited series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, streaming later this summer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulvato/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paulvato/support

In this episode, The Untied boys get to sit down with the hilarious Sean Ely to discuss the method behind the madness that is Number Six With Cheese. If you like food as much as we do, you are going to love Sean! Sean Ely, is a YouTuber, Foodie, Improvisor, and Actor. He is most known for his videos his YouTube Channel “Number Six With Cheese” where he drives around trying various types of food with fellow Second City Alum, Corey Wagner.  Follow Sean Elyl: https://www.youtube.com/heyseanely (https://www.youtube.com/heyseanely) subscribe for more content - https://linktr.ee/thisisuntied (https://linktr.ee/thisisuntied) Want to start a podcast? Sign up using Captivate today! https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thisisuntied (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thisisuntied) Get $10 Credit with StreamYard: https://thisisuntied.captivate.fm/streamyard (https://thisisuntied.captivate.fm/streamyard) Get 30-DAY FREE ACCESS to Social Jack™ at https://app.socialjack.com/product/untied/ (https://app.socialjack.com/product/untied/) Music by The Alex George Experience Sponsored by Forward Progress, LLC & Social Jack™

There is wisdom in listening to your heart. Reference: The Heart Math Institute ********************** I am so grateful you shared time with me. If this pinged for you, please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. Let them know that you were thinking of them, and wish them lasting wellbeing. If you give us a five star review on ITunes, that would be a true gift to the show that makes an enormous difference. Like what I share? I teach fun and informative workshops using Acceptance and Commitment Training, Positive Intelligence (PQ) and Improv. I have a few spaces open for individual therapeutic coaching clients. Schedule a free 15 minute strategy call to explore working together. Want more frequent content? Follow me on Instagram @TheDawnMcMillan. I share helpful, inspirational posts almost every day. Want to see what else I am up to? Click here :) Sending you peace. ~D Dawn McMillan is a Mental Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader, Improvisor, Therapist, and Coach who teaches creative folx how to overcome imposter syndrome so they do better work, and make more money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-mcmillan2/message

Claudia Rankine writes "The state of emergency is also always a state of emergence." What is wanting to emerge in you? An episode full of questions, where your heart gets to give you the answers. ********** I am so grateful you shared time with me. If this pinged for you, please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. Let them know that you were thinking of them, and wish them lasting wellbeing. If you give us a five star review on ITunes, that would be a true gift to the show that makes an enormous difference. Like what I share? I teach fun and informative workshops using Acceptance and Commitment Training, Positive Intelligence (PQ) and Improv. Want more frequent content? Follow me on Instagram @TheDawnMcMillan. I share helpful, inspirational posts almost every day. Want to see what else I am up to? Click here :) Sending you peace. ~D Dawn McMillan is a Mental Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader, Improvisor, Therapist, and Coach who teaches creative folx how to overcome imposter syndrome so they do better work, and make more money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-mcmillan2/message

Mentions: Woop My Life TFT: Thought Field Therapy ------------------- I am so grateful you shared time with me. If this pinged for you, please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. Let them know that you were thinking of them, and wish them lasting wellbeing. If you give us a five star review on ITunes, that would be a true gift to the show that makes an enormous difference. Like what I share? I teach fun and informative workshops using Acceptance and Commitment Training, Positive Intelligence (PQ) and Improv. I have a few spaces open for individual therapeutic coaching clients. Schedule a free 15 minute strategy call to explore working together. Want more frequent content? Follow me on Instagram @TheDawnMcMillan. I share helpful, inspirational posts almost every day. Want to see what else I am up to? Click here :) Sending you peace. ~D Dawn McMillan is a Mental Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader, Improvisor, Therapist, and Coach who teaches creative folx how to overcome imposter syndrome so they do better work, and make more money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-mcmillan2/message

Improvisor and Podcaster Jenn Rosa joins us to talk about bad trips, toxic relationships, and the Bible! We talk about some bummer movies but we do NOT have a bummer time! The exact opposite, in fact! Timestamps: Climax-00:02:59 Midsommar-00:31:09 Mother!-00:58:35

Morrow interviews Toop, the poetic musician and author of Ocean of Sound and Haunted Weather who has followed the path of shamanism and sonic experience. He is a respected improviser and thinks of all his creative activity as improvisation.  

Workability! _______________________ I am so grateful you shared time with me. If this pinged for you, please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. Let them know that you were thinking of them, and wish them lasting wellbeing. If you give us a five star review on ITunes, that would be a true gift to the show that makes an enormous difference. Like what I share? I teach fun and informative workshops using Acceptance and Commitment Training, Positive Intelligence (PQ) and Improv. I have a few spaces open for individual therapeutic coaching clients. Schedule a free 15 minute strategy call to explore working together. Want more frequent content? Follow me on Instagram @TheDawnMcMillan. I share helpful, inspirational posts almost every day. Want to see what else I am up to? Click here :) Sending you peace. ~D Dawn McMillan is a Mental Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader, Improvisor, Therapist, and Coach who teaches creative folx how to overcome imposter syndrome so they do better work, and make more money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-mcmillan2/message

Pain happens, suffering doesn't have to. *This episode may be challenging for some people, and contains the word "poop"--a lot. If you want freedom from suffering more than you want the rightness of your current point of view, this episode may be the nudge you need to change your life. ---------------------------------- I am so grateful you shared time with me. If this pinged for you, please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. Let them know that you were thinking of them, and wish them lasting wellbeing. If you give us a five star review on ITunes, that would be a true gift to the show that makes an enormous difference. Like what I share? Want to do better work and make more money? I have a few spaces open for individual therapeutic coaching clients. Schedule a free 15 minute strategy call to see if we're a fit. Want more? Follow me on Instagram @TheDawnMcMillan. I share helpful, inspirational content almost every day. Want to see what else I am up to? Click here :) Sending you peace. ~D Dawn McMillan is a Mental Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader, Improvisor, Therapist, and Coach who teaches creative folx how to overcome imposter syndrome so they do better work, and make more money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-mcmillan2/message

Dion Flynn is a writer, speaker, improvisor, comedian, actor, and army veteran. You may have seen one of his over 100 appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”  Listen as Dion and Sonny talk improv, comedy, voice artistry and how to apply "The Improvisor's Mindset" to your daily life. Dion also reveals how he developed his most famous character impression of Obama for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Listen. Think. Laugh. Show notes & links: https://SonnyRadio.com/show

We're diving in to radical self-love and why it is the best hope for moving forward on the planet. With some self-disclosure from me :) The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach Philosophize This (Podcast) Ram Dass on Paradox and Perspective I am so grateful you shared time with me. If this pinged for you, please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. Let them know that you were thinking of them, and wish them lasting wellbeing. If you give us a five star review on ITunes, that would be a true gift to the show that makes an enormous difference. Like what I share? Want to do better work and make more money? I have a few spaces open for individual therapeutic coaching clients. Schedule a free 15 minute strategy call to see if we're a fit. Want more? Follow me on Instagram @TheDawnMcMillan. I share helpful, inspirational content almost every day. Want to see what else I am up to? Click here :) Sending you peace. ~D Dawn McMillan is a Mental Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader, Improvisor, Therapist, and Coach who teaches creative folx how to overcome imposter syndrome so they do better work, and make more money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-mcmillan2/message

My special guest today is Jami Parrish, LPC. Jami is a licensed Psychotherapist, a Master Coach and Interfaith Spiritual Director, who works in the psychoanalytic tradition and brings both a depth and breadth of knowledge to her work. To learn more about Jami visit: Jami Parrish Grab a pencil, you'll want to take notes :) Mentions: The Repression of Psychoanalysis Lacan James Finley I am so grateful you shared time with me. If this pinged for you, please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. Let them know that you were thinking of them, and wish them lasting wellbeing. If you give us a five star review on ITunes, that would be a true gift to the show that makes an enormous difference. Like what I share? Want to do better work and make more money? I have a few spaces open for individual therapeutic coaching clients. Schedule a free 15 minute strategy call to see if we're a fit. Want more? Follow me on Instagram @TheDawnMcMillan. I share helpful, inspirational content almost every day. Want to see what else I am up to? Click here :) Sending you peace. ~D Dawn McMillan is a Mental Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader, Improvisor, Therapist, and Coach who teaches creative folx how to overcome imposter syndrome so they do better work, and make more money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-mcmillan2/message

The Wandavision star and Second City Chicago alum talks about working at the GAP, policing patrons at Dick's Last Resort, and making sure you live close enough to any job you'd ever want to have. Make sure you follow Ithamar on Instagram and Twitter! -- Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support

Multi-style cellist, composer, gear maven Jacob Szekely talks about technique, influences, gear and the kind of education contemporary string players really need.Then we see how much the author of The Improvisor's Guide to the Cello knows about...The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

INDIANA WILSON and the Legend of the Volleyball Dummy! Indy lands with the funny on Date a Week! Is Indy's best date Ryan's worst nightmare? What flavors are good for smooching?  Is Isabel's aunt keeping secrets? Find out with this laugh-a-minute interview with our resident bisexual threat!Indy's IG:https: //www.instagram.com/indayyyy/Date a Week the Podcast IG: https: //www.instagram.com/dateaweekthepodcast/Isabel's IG:https: //www.instagram.com/isabel_klein/Ryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryanopton/

Natanya Ruth & New York City-based Multidisciplinary Artist, Improvisor, & Astrologer, Bonita Oliver dive into an exploration of Cellular Transitions. How do we step boldly into the truth of who we are to heal the past and create ourselves, our lives, our art, our offerings and our relationships from fresh, authentic vibrancy? In today's episode, Bonita Oliver shares on the trials and traumas of her life that launched her into alignment with her destiny as a working artist, mother, and spiritual guide. Bonita reflects on her awakening into owning her artistry, while also feeling into the inspiration of society's wake up call in this potent moment in our collective history. An inspiring, challenging and vulnerable conversation with friends reconnecting after decades. About Bonita Oliver: Bonita Oliver utilizes multiple mediums as a performance artist and improviser. Her work is about transitions- the process of moving through. Bonita creates deeply emotional, body in space, concept art through voice, music, environmental soundscapes and movement. The motivation is to heal personal and ancestral trauma in order to make way for discovery and connection. The mission is to engage community through ritual, co creation, education and activism. Her process is in the moment and responds to stimuli – be it internal or external -through embodiment and interaction. Her live works exhibit this process in real time. Bonita (who also performs under the name of French Leave) is originally from Springfield, Massachusetts. She was a mentee of cultural influencer and historian, Lujuana Hood and is now a member of the board for PAHMUSA, the museum Ms Hood founded. Currently Bonita is an artist in residence at Loisaida, Inc. located on the lower east side, NYC… As an Astrologer, Bonita has been practicing for over 24 years and gives one on one readings on a case by case basis. Offerings : http://loisaida.org/seeking-truth/ Astrology readings NeptuneBoundAstrology@yahoo.com for more info go to www.bonitaoliver.com.

In Episode 19 Season 1,  I was delighted to welcome the inspiring musician Hooshyar Khayam to my home, to improvise and speak about his perspectives on improvisation, the music of Central Asia, the Middle East and Western Classical music. We speak about some of his beautiful recordings in his large discography, and his creative process. He also speaks about his role as founder and producer of Tehran Records. http://hooshyar-khayam.com/site/   I include one of the improvisations we played as a bonus episode; unfortunately there were some technical issues recording some of the other improvisations we played together. Like all my episodes, this is also a video, linked to bonus episodes as well: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e19-s1-hooshyar-khayam-pianist-composer-improvisor-producer Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman I'm an independant podcaster and this series costs me a lot. I appreciate your encouragement! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

I speak with the innovative cellist, improvisor and composer Peggy Lee, who is a band-leader and sought-after collaborator in Vancouver, Canada. Peggy collaborates frequently with Ron Samworth and Tony Wilson and with her husband, drummer Dylan van der Schyff, as well as with many other longtime musical associates including Dave Douglas, Wayne Horvitz, Robin Holcomb, Veda Hille and Lisa Miller. She also leads or co-leads a number of musical projects: The Peggy Lee Band, Film in Music, Waxwing (with Tony Wilson and Jon Bentley) and Beautiful Tool (with Mary Margaret O'Hara). She has also collaborated extensively in theatre and dance with companies and artists such as Ruby Slippers, Rumble Theatre, Presentation House, David Hudgins, Peter Bingham and Delia Brett. In 2005, Peggy received the Freddie Stone Award for integrity and innovation in music and in 2010 she was awarded a Jesse Richardson Theatre Award for outstanding composition. http://www.peggylee.net/about-peggy.html The original video versions of this series are here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGF0ZHOdI0236QiDT_SGzUdALNXW06z As a bonus episode, you can hear me play a free improvisation with her. photo credit: Rita Taylor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

In this wide-ranging conversation with Ellen Waterman we discuss her career  and perspectives, both as a creative improvisor with flute and voice, and as a scholar.   At the end treats us to a solo improv. She was appointed to the inaugural Helmut Kallmann Chair for Music in Canada at Carleton University in 2019 where she is developing a research program committed to investigating issues of diversity and decolonization of music in Canada through scholarship, research creation, and experiential learning. Video and bonus episodes: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e13-s1-ellen-waterman-flutist-scholar-improvisor http://www.ellenwaterman.ca/ https://carleton.ca/music/people/ellen-waterman/ Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman This was recorded July 21, 2021 via Zoom Photo credit: Michael Waterman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Hold on to your hats because Andrew Morrison has arrived. Andrew is a ball of positive energy that rolled into the podcast with stories about trapping gofers as a child, his sexual awakening by Ken dolls, and his "best" date which included a 10 pound bucket of dildos. This episode has something for everyone! So give it a listen... like now!

She's an actor, improviser, VO artist, sunshine in a tiny, firey package... she's Lina Ortiz! Ryan and Isabel are delighted to have Lina on the podcast. Lina's hilarious episode talks us through "soy boys," soul mates, and her current "situationship." Give it a listen NOW!

Adam Bowling is a clown and Improvisor. He makes up one half of the Improv/Clown duo, Purdy Twins, where they use their southern charm, naïveté, and twin code to get away with murder, sometimes literally. Kidding. In this episode we discuss clowning versus improv. The wonderfulness of Molly Shannon, and you get to hear an EPIC laugh battle. Remember, if you like Let's Get Silly, to subscribe and give us five stars. Now let's get silly! More About Adam…The Purdue Twins can be seen at the San Diego's IMPRIDE festival, The Antelope Valley Improv Festival, The Long Beach Sketch/Improv Festival, The Wasatch Improv Festival in Salt Lake City and The Alaska State Improv Festival. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

LA improviser, writer, and Burning Man fanatic, Carolyne DeBlois, tells Isabel and Ryan about being engaged! Say what?! Hear about her engagement story, how she dated trolls, and her cringy time at Cabo Cantina (home of the 36oz Mega Margarita).

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. Today Courtney sits down with performer and positive psychology practitioner, Erica Elam, to discuss how principles from improv and positive psychology can change an actor's (or anyone's) sense of well-being. Erica Elam is an actor, improviser, director, and positive psychology practitioner based in Chicago. She has performed at The Goodman (in the world premiere of Sarah Ruhl's Stage Kiss), Steppenwolf, Northlight, Court, Remy Bumppo, Peninsula Players, Chicago Shakespeare, and with The Second City at The KennedyCenter in Washington, D.C. She is an ensemble member with the critically acclaimed improv troupes BabyWants Candy and The Improvised Shakespeare Company (with whom she was the first woman ever to perform). Erica earned her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at The University of Pennsylvania, and graduated from The University of Georgia, The Second City Conservatory, and The School at Steppenwolf. Find Erica on Social Media Instagram: instagram.com/ericaelam Follow Courtney Rioux online: Sign up for V.I.P. updates and free gifts at www.courtneyrioux.com instagram.com/courtneyrioux twitter.com/courtneyrioux facebook.com/CourtneyRiouxOfficial/ Other links: Character Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register Shared History Pod: https://arcadeaudio.net/shared-history/2020/10/7/037-happy-healthy-history-feat-courtney-rioux Zoom Fatigue: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/sunday-review/zoom-video-conference.html ### Special thanks to: Tommy Martin for editing and mixing this episode. Mandy Work Wetzel for all of your hard work. Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com Co-Edited by Courtney Rioux --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

Episode 2: Conversation with Marcy Willis - Theatre actress and improvisor integrating both joys into facilitating transformational leadership experiences. In this episode, Marcy shares her theatre training background and how we can find our voices through applying improv and exercises to practice before conversations & public speaking, especially for introverts! In this challenging time amidst the pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement, Marcy shares more about the emotional roller coaster experiences we may feel through the behavioral change curve. ABOUT MARCY A trained theatre actress, improviser and member of the Screen Actors' Guild, Marcy's appeared in plays, independent films, national commercials and training videos. Marcy integrates modalities of theatre training and improv into transformational leadership experiences. ABOUT AT HER BEST Minji Wong is the founder of At Her Best and the host of the At Her Best Podcast. Our podcast features conversations with modern courageous women who pursue their passion amongst adversity and hustles with heart. At Her Best partners with Fortune 500 companies and individuals to help achieve goals to help YOU be at YOUR best. For more episodes, visit: atherbest.co/podcast ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Fear of change? Improv can help: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/277707 Presence, voice and being in “second circle” https://youtu.be/Ub27yeXKUTY Tips for applying improv to business: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/277707 Take an online improv class with Viola Spolin's granddaughter: https://www.violaspolin.org/bio Marcy's note: Viola Spolin is the mother of improv in America, as we know it, because she worked at the Hull House in Chicago under a social worker named Neva Boyd and with Neva's mentorship and her theatre background, got really good at devising games to support non-actors in what we would today call social-emotional learning (emotional intelligence, communications skills, etc.) Viola Spolin was the mother of Paul Sills, one of the founders of Second City. Her granddaughter and Paul Sills daughter, Aretha, teaches pure Spolin work, here in Los Angeles and is now moving to do this online. It's a great time to explore improv games, as you don't need to drive anywhere! Executive Producer: Pauline Ang