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Best podcasts about rob norman

Latest podcast episodes about rob norman

The Backline
Starting It Off Right

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 51:54


It's the launch of Season 9! Rob and Adam discuss how to start off a monoscene, things to avoid in your initiation, and finding a nonverbal, secret contract between you and your scene partner. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Good Sauce
The shocking lack of discernment in many Christians | The CAS Show 25.03

The Good Sauce

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 75:39


There is an accute failure of Christian ministers to see beneath surface appearances of many issues, both in the Church and in larger society. The missing or inadequately exercised ascension gift is the function of the prophetic. This episode features pastors Rob Norman and Martin Sedra, and together with host Dave Pellowe, addresses the need for courage and clarity in preaching the Gospel to a world in darkness.

The Backline
Three Ghosts of Improv

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 33:57


It's the season finale of The Backline.  This episode Adam and Rob reflect, vivisect, and/or project the past, present, and future of improv. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Too Many Teachers

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 41:46


It seems like there's a billion improv teachers each with their own philosophy, terms and way of improvising.  But what do you do when those ideas contradict each other? Who do you listen to? How do you choose what you to practice onstage?  Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Defensive

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 53:24


To perform comedy, you have to be vulnerable - but its incredible difficult to do so when surrounded by people who make fun of things for a living. In this episode Rob and Adam discuss vulnerability, courage, likability, and uncynical play. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Playing the Verb

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 37:52


In this episode, Rob and Adam open up the Backline Mailbag to answer listener questions about Rob's book Improvising Now: A Practical Guide to Modern Improv and the new concept of "The Act of ..." Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
A Comprehensive Guide to All Shortform Games – Part Two

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 70:55


This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine an ongoing ranking system for all shortform games.  Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Auditions and Disappointment

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 51:52


After a big audition, it's not uncommon to be disappointed with the results. This week Adam and Rob discuss their own feelings about rejection, disappointment, and feeling lost. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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QLD State Election Preview Panel - Bill Muehlenberg - Rob Norman - Alex Dodd - Mike Southon - Dave Pellowe - 25th Oct 2024

20twenty

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 88:56


We’re talking to ACL QLD Director Rob Norman, and Cultural Commentator Bill Muehlenberg, as well as Mrs Alex Dodd (Family First QLD Campaign Director)Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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QLD Election Confronting Issues - Rob Norman (ACL) Lyle Shelton (Family First) - 16 OCT 2024

20twenty

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 49:12


We’re talking about the contrast of our Christian faith to the policies on offer by major parties at the coming State Election in Queensland and ACT.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Backline
Control

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 52:33


Built into the fabric of improv is going with the flow, not thinking ahead, and letting go of control.  But being completely "out of control" isn't a good thing either? This week, Rob and Adam discuss the need to control what happens next. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Teaching Your First Workshop

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 47:59


Eventually, every improv professional needs to teach their first class. But what about? How do you pick a topic? How do you make that workshop successful? Is there any pitfalss to avoid?  In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss teaching your first workshop. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
The Problem with Strong Characters

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 57:03


Strong characters! It's whatever everyone wants to do onstage. In this episode, Rob and Adam go over techniques, tricks and tips for better characters. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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Anti Freedom of Speech Laws in QLD - Rob Norman (Australian Christian Lobby) 16 September 2024

20twenty

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 23:47


Political Update from Australian Christian LobbyYour support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because News from CBC Radio
'Personal Best' Rob Norman takes the news quiz

Because News from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 32:22


Jan Caruana, Craig Lauzon and Rob Norman take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

The Backline
The Unteachables

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 55:55


Can improv be taught? What about funny? What about stage presence? What about "star power"? This episode Rob and Adam discuss what can and cannot be taught in the classroom and the mysterious, and amorphous qualities make for a great improviser. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Sex, Lies, and Improv Videotape

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 54:08


This episode Rob and Adam discuss the powers of game tape, the shame of watching yourself, and how to challenge yourself to be a better player. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Learn to Forget

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 45:24


At a certain point, you have to let go of The Rules. This week, Rob and Adam discuss forgetting what you're learned and why it's so important for your play. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Questions Only – Summer 2024 Edition

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 51:39


This week Rob and Adam open up the Backline Mail Bag to answer all your questions. If you have your own questions find us @thebackinepod on Instagram and drop us a line. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

AdTechGod Pod
Episode 39 with special guests Rob Norman

AdTechGod Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 28:12


AdTechGod sits down with Rob NormanRob has been in the advertising and marketing industry for over 40 years , most notably as the Chief Digital Officer of Group M Worldwide and advisor and Director for multiple companies including Piano, Simpli Fi, MIQ and more.. His insights and perspectives are ones I've been eagerly wanting to dive into.Rob is not just a respected figure in the field; he's a pioneer who has dedicated his career to improving marketing solutions and products. His entrepreneurial drive and commitment to innovation is admirable.Thank you adquick for sponsoring this episode.

The Backline
A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 70:59


This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 70:59


This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 70:59


This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 70:59


This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
A Comprehensive Guide to All Short Games – Part One

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 70:59


This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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ACL Political Update - Rob Norman (QLD State Director) 22 July 2024

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 20:50


Life, Culture and Current Events from a Biblical perspective.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Backline
This is Hard

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 54:57


Improv is supposed to be easy, comfortable, and fun.  But what happens when improv gets hard? Should you quit? Should you work harder? What do you do when improv isn't fun anymore? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline
Let’s Get Negative

The Backline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 55:40


There are few things more taboo than going negative on an improv stage. But does negativity at the start of a scene preempt the possibility of a playable dynamic? What does it mean to go negative onstage and why do some improvisers love doing it? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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Political Update from Australian Christian Lobby - Rob Norman (ACL) 10 June 2024

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 19:18


Political Update from the Australian Christian LobbyYour support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
Inventing the Who What Where

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 56:13


In this epsiode, Rob and Adam discuss what to do if you are obligated to create the who, what, where in the first 30 seconds of your scene. How much information should you add? How much room should you leave for you partner to contribute? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Current Report
The Current Report: Breaking down the complexities around Google's Privacy Sandbox

The Current Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 12:11


In this edition of The Current Report, we break down Google's Privacy Sandbox and takeaways from IAB Tech Lab's critical assessment of the initiative. We're joined by digital advertising space veterans John Donahue, partner at up and to the right, and Rob Norman, digital advertising advisor, to discuss their overall thoughts on Privacy Sandbox, platform transparency issues, and what the landscape might look like in a year._______To read the full stories included in this episode: 'The industry isn't ready yet': A new report highlights flaws in Google's Privacy Sandbox': https://bit.ly/3SOLADs IAB Tech Lab Privacy Sandbox: https://bit.ly/49Hk1Th Walmart Agrees to Acquire VIZIO HOLDING CORP.: https://bit.ly/3Ib954I Walmart will derive more profit from services, ad sales in the next 5 years - CFO: https://bit.ly/3SRob41On chocolate and politics: What CPG brands and political campaigns have in common: https://bit.ly/3ST49GA

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

This week Rob and Adam chat about improv festivals: how to run it, how to market it, and the small perks that make it all worthwhile. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

We all know the Harold, and The Montage - but what's in the in-between? Are there some formats better for new players than others? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
The Holiday Special

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 39:51


In the final rundown of 2023, Rob and Adam share the gifts of what's making them feel thankful this holiday season. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
The Right Mistakes

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 55:49


Improv dogma tells us, "Mistakes are a gift" but are they always ... Certainly, there are miskakes you can make that derail, confuse, or even ruin a scene. So are there some moves that are better than others? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
How to Launch a Show

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 61:33


Not making a team can be frustrating. Not being hired by your local troupe or theatre can be heartbreaking, but that doesn't mean you have to leave your improv journey in the hands of those theatres. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
Let’s Go to the Bar

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 47:09


This week Rob and Adam discuss team bonding, alternatives to rehearsals, and if you can get better at improv by just being friends with your team. Also, an important letter from THE BACKLINE MAILBAG, featuring John from Wisconsin. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
Deconstructing the Deconstruction

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 57:31


This week we open up The Backline Mailbag and answer your questions about the longform format The Deconstruction. Also discussed: Future Favors the Bold, types of longform openers, 2-person improv, Cubism, and so much more. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Improv Interviews
Improv Interviews Rob Norman - Improv Canada

Improv Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 54:56


What a delight to meet the fantastic Rob Norman in Toronto, Canada. Rob is a beloved improviser/instructor/writer/ podcaster. Rob is author of IMPROVISING NOW: A Practical Guide to Modern Improv which is currently being translated into Spanish, Chinese, and Latvian. He is a Second City alumni and has directed both the National Touring Company and Second at Sea. HIs improv journey is fascinating! He started teaching improv before he took any classes! While in high school he asked his mother to go to the library and get a book on improv and she came back with “Truth in Comedy” by Charna Halpern, Del Close, and Kim Johnson. And he started with long form! In addition to hosting and producing the weekly improv podcast, THE BACKLINE, Rob is a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe, and Canadian Screen Award for his performance on CityTV' Sunnyside. Rob also produced the critically acclaimed, improvised horror series LIMITED CAPACITY for CBC Radio,Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
The Power of Object Work

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 51:33


This week, Rob and Adam open up the Backline Mailbag to answer your questions. In this episode, you'll learn about object work and why it's neccessary, building constructs from character, and why physicality can be so hard for new improvisers. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
How to Support (and Agitate) Your Partner

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 44:03


We've all heard the expression "Support your partner", in this episode Rob and Adam discuss support, agitation, heightening through proximity, and dynamics.  PLUS Martin Short, comedy criticism, 2000 AD and Jeopardy.  Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

TrekProfiles: Member of The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network

In this episode we speak with the actor, comedian, improv artist, and Star Trek fan Rob Norman If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you'd like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children's Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here  to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: Email feedback@trekprofiles.com FB https://www.facebook.com/TrekProfiles Twitter https://twitter.com/trekprofiles Full show notes are posted on our website Follow John on Podchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!  

True North Country Comics Podcasts
Rob Norman chats up a bold future

True North Country Comics Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 15:08


Rob Norman discusses the process behind his latest Kickstarter graphic novel 'Future Favors The Bold' The post Rob Norman chats up a bold future appeared first on True North Country Comics.

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
Starting Something New

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 57:11


Adam and Rob return for a new season of The Backline! This week Rob and Adam chat about beginning scenes, deals, the moment before, Johnstonian platforms, UCB initations, and so much more. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Solo Nerd Bird
Interview w/ Rob Norman - The Future Favors The Bold Kickstarter

Solo Nerd Bird

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 20:15


My interview with Rob Norman, the creator and writer behind the graphic novel, The Future Favors The Bold now live on Kickstarter until October 27th. Original theme music The City above composed by Tim Roven on www.tabletopaudio.com. All rights reserved to Rob Norman, CJ Camba, Natalia Nesterenko, Fabi Marques, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Rob Jones, Ty Templeton, Charlie Gillespie, Jason Paulos, Reno Maniquis, and Riccardo Faccini. - The Future Favors The Bold Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3PJivHZ - Rob Norman Socials: Ig & X: @robthenorman - Collaborators Socials: CJ Camba – Art - IG & X: @cj_camba Natalia Nesterenko - Color - X: @varavarus Fabi Marques – Colors - IG: @porrafabi_ // X: @porrafabizinha Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou – Letters - X: @HassanOE Rob Jones – Letters Ty Templeton - Cover Art - IG: @templeton.ty // X: @tytempleton Charlie Gillespie - Cover Art - X: @CGillespieUK Jason Paulos, Reno Maniquis, Riccardo Faccini (IG - @renomansa) - Additional Pages - *ko-fi.com/solonerdbird0640* Enjoy the content from the Solo Nerd Bird Podcast? If so, please consider supporting the show so we can continue conducting interviews in and out of the studio. - - - Socials: IG: solonerdbirdpodcast Threads: solonerdbirdpodcast X: solonerdbirdpod FB: solonerdbirdpod Tumblr: solonerdbird YouTube: Solo Nerd Bird Twitch: solo_nerd_bird Email: solonerdbird@gmail.com

Comics For The Apocalypse

On today's episode I speak to comic book writer, Rob Norman about what comics he'd take into an asteroid impact apocalypse. ---Rob's Links--- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebold/future-favors-the-bold https://twitter.com/RobTheNorman https://www.instagram.com/robthenorman/ ---ComicScene Links--- https://comicscene.org/ https://getmycomics.com/comicscene https://www.facebook.com/groups/comicscenecommunity https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicscene/comicscene-magazine ---Apocalyptic Links--- https://twitter.com/SamuelGLondon https://soundcloud.com/comicsapocalypse https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/comics-for-the-apocalypse/id1448698111 https://open.spotify.com/show/2ri0g2yoyBKxX4x0IKYkCl https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SignalComics

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

For the final episode of the season, Rob and Adam discuss ending scenes from within the scenes, how to pull edits, and what a satisfying ending might look like. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast
Down With Warm-Ups

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 57:34


Warm-ups are an essential part of any show or class. This week, Rob and Adam discuss types of warm-ups, why we do them, and what it means to warm-up before a show. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Backline - An Improv Podcast

What does it mean to go first in an improv show? How does it affect the way you play? This week Rob and Adam are back to discuss cold rooms, running orders, and the selfless act of going first Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Personal Best
Introducing: Limited Capacity

Personal Best

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 33:15


Limited Capacity is a collection of six short stories about the strange and twisted ways we interact with the internet, and with each other. Each immersive episode is packed with intimate and jarring stories that are both completely familiar and somehow confoundingly alien. It's like Black Mirror for your ears. From the fiendishly clever mind of Rob Norman, co-creator of the hit podcast Personal Best. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/limitedcapacity