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David is Curious
by David Escobedo
I will discover this podcast as it goes a long. Lack of control and imperfection does not mean lack of value. At least, I hope!
Episodes
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"Yes" - a panel at the 2026 Robin Hood Improv Festival
Again, this podcast is built and enriched by those who graciously contributed to it. This episode stars: Jessamyn Farifield Timothy Yeo & Kareem Elsaid They discuss the concept of "Yes" in the improv virtue of "Yes, and..." This is wonderful because there are three very distinct views which...
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Loss, Grief & Dementia
This episode is really about these wonderful people: Sean Geary Kathy Rinaldi Elisabeth Sofley Jay Sukow Cathy Towers Antony Butcher Margot Escott Charlie Hutchence To me, the wonderful people who influenced their lives have now influenced mine. I am touched by their authentic stories of loss,...
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Mayumi Hikida - amazing improv work
I am so happy to finally be able to chat with Mayumi Hikida. Her thoughts and work in improv are amazing. They add a true real world impact to the short form games, jams, and classes that so many of us enjoy. There sure is a lot of joy in the practice, but there is also a lot of healing and...
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Sally Moss - Part 2
I recorded this interview with Sally Moss weeks ago, and I am still thinking about it. One thing that we talk about in this interview is how capitalism is causing us all trauma - in small but very consistent ways. I have been thinking about that alot. The other day, I was thinking about how…
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Sally Moss - Part 1
I have had the absolute pleasure of improvising with Sally Moss for years now. She is clever, creative and empathetic. The concepts she comes up with on the spot shows her innate ability for super imaginative ideas. As you will be able to tell from the interview, Sally is also very empathetic.…
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CHRIS MEAD! Do you hear me!?!? (horn sounds)
Chris Mead is being interviewed. This interview takes place on the train in London. I am so lucky because I consider Chris a great improv influence and a friend. His work in the improv practice constantly folds in new improv voices and people from underrepresented groups. I have had the pleasure…
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Greg Metcalf
I am so happy to have gotten to do this interview. Greg Metacalf's perspective on improv is kind, analytical and spot on. I love the lessons he casually shares - like "throw it forward" from his coach. I love the insights (improv related or not) that he shares on social media. Whenever Greg...
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Margot Escott LCSW
Margot Escott, LCSW, has been an advocate for play since 1970. She has worked as a psychotherapist for over 35 years and currently works with people with Parkinson's Disease. Her spaces for play have had adults connect to one another and even themselves. I am a huge fan of her podcast (Improv...
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Katy Schutte
Katy Schutte has finished her MA and it is good. The title of her thesis is: The Welsh Bed and Breakfast Ghost Story: How Ystrad House's Oral Family History Encapsulates a Broader Culture of Haunted Transitional Places. And it is a wonderful exploration of weird, eerie, legend, and ghosts. What…
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Ange Langly and Stu Hughes &(leopard) Me
Stu Hughes (Grass Dens), Ange Langley (Broken Chair) and me (TOGETHER!) do a short improv set in Chester at That Beer Place. After which we have a discussion about improv. I am so lucky I get to do improv with people of this caliber. Hearing the audio of the set brings back such great moments....
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Stephen Lee
I interviewed Stephen (steh-fahn) Lee and I feel like I want to interview him again. Stephen is producing the sort of improv I want to see, and be a part of. It is a soft touch with a huge impact. Sometimes we fall into this feeling of "I just want to do improv" not realizing that the access to...
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Tracy Jones
Do you ever see someone in an improv class and think to yourself , "that person is really good?" Or maybe you see a newer improviser and notice that all their moves are going to support the collective story (rather than poach for punchline or out of fear of looking silly)? From the first class at...
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Karla Dingle
KARLA .... DINGLE Karla Dingle DO YOU HEAR ME?!? I was so happy that Karla made time for us to do this interview (time differences can be tough). I am so impressed with Karla's drive to produce high-quality improv events. I have been lucky enough to have Karla as a teacher, teammate and friend....
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Ali James
Ali James is a fantastic mind in the improv world and I am so lucky to have been able to chat with her more. I not only love her style but her approach to improv. I am super interested in the work of Pretend Improv in London and she is the third co-producer in that company. You can catch Ali in…
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My Son
This episode I interview my son. He tells a couple of stories, sings a song, and calls me a "poop." This may be more a "vanity project" but I'm curious for my future self. I think that 15 years from now, re-listening to this episode will be super interesting. To hear his voice, and how he tells...
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Robin Hood Improv Festival Panel, 2025 - Stephen Lee, Yuehan Liu and Bala Viswanathan
Bala Viswanathan, Yuehan Liu and Stephen Lee grace me (and the audience) with their experience and eloquence. All three are fantastic improvisers on stage and leaders in the community. I asked them about "the unknown" in improv. We always talk about "not knowing" where the improv is going, but…
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Canon Dr. Anthony Lees-Smith: "Does religion need diversity?"
With the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally being named, I was curious as to if religion needed to diversify? And if it current institutions need to, how can they? Because isn't religion set in stone? Also, does "religion" need anything, or is religion just an existing thing? I had all...
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Brian Armstrong
Maybe you have worked with Brian Armstrong at PIE - Portsmouth Improv Experience, or Southampton Improv Community. Maybe you have read Brian Armstrong's book "Disciple of the Broken God." I have had the lovely pleasure of chatting with Brian online via the Improv Boost and his improv projects. He...
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Jason Hader (super excited!)
Jason Hader!! (brrrr brr brr BRRRR!!!) I have been wanting to talk to Jason for a while now. I chat with him all the time on social media, but this was the first time having a conversation. At the end of this episode you can hear his new single he has titled "David is Curious." I am so honoured....
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Jill Eickman - Leela Improv
I have been wanting to interview Jill Eickman for a long time! I am so happy she made time for this. It was very interesting to hear about Leela Improv and their holistic approach to improv training. I enjoyed hearing Jill's views on community and I finally was able to compliment her on something…
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Tess Hills
Tess Hills is an amazing performer - both street performance/immersive theatre and puppeteer. I had the sheer honor of working with Tess on Brainland as puppeteers. She is the kind of person that elevates the whole quality of the project. Tess is fun to be on set with (we kept trying to hide…
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Maria Peters
If you get the chance to take an improv class with Maria Peters - DO IT. She is an incredible mind in improv and has worked with legends. Her empathy and creativity in improv is some of the best I have ever seen. I have always enjoyed seeing Maria Peter improvise. There was one time I was in an...
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Ros Beeson
I have had the privilege of seeing Ros perform several times and host improv shows. She has an authentic and vulnerable connection with the audience. Her simple shrugs, smiles or facial expressions commands the audience - because I feel like "friendship" is somehow inherent in her style. I saw…
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Luana Proenca
Luana Proenca said in a comment on Facebook: " We don't tell stories, we enter them." Now, I have been following Luana's journey via social media but that comment really struck me and I wanted to know more. I loved hearing her detail this philosophy in improv. And it really inspired me. I have...
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Dr. Julian Waite
Dr. Julian Waite has been one of the most influential people in my life. He was the supervisor for my Master's Thesis. His thoughts on documentation have resonated with me years later. Not only is he extremely intelligent, he is also a REMARKABLE performer. I have seen him perform several times -...
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Monica Cordero-Cruz
Monica Cordero-Cruz is such an amazing mind (and heart) in improv. I happened upon one of her thoughts online and it caused me to think so many thoughts - about culture and colonization in improv. I am so so so so thankful for this conversation. I hope you enjoy the interview as well! You can…
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Colin Mee
Colin Mee is a strategic and empathetic improviser. I have had the pleasure of hearing his perspective on improv (in bits and pieces). I was so happy to be able to sit down and hear a deeper share on how he attacks improv as a practice. I am so thankful for his time. You can catch Colin as part…
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Roderick Millar
I am so happy to finally present this interview with Roderick Millar. The first time I watched Roderick perform was as part of Somewhat Theatre at the Robin Hood Improv Festival in 2024. That show was ELECTRIC. It was so good. Roderick regularly comments on social media posts with such great...
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Whit Shiller
Whit Shiller - FINALLY, I get a chance to interview and get to know Whit Shiller a bit better. Such a fascinating mind in improv. I love his angle on the practice and Whit uses improv to create points of commonality. I met Whit through his improv podcast, Improv Comedy Connection. He has some...
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Andel Sudik - a brilliant and empathetic improv practioner
Andel Sudik and I have some of the BEST chats abourt improv. The way she views the practice, the community and the business of improv always inspires new thought in me. Her mind is placed in centralizing the positive pursuit of improving at improv - which may be skills, content or community! She...
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DiC - Mothers: Laws-Phillips, Rae, and Tolliver, Part 2
Part two of my interview with Tauri Laws-Phillips, Stephanie Rae, and Deana Criess Tolliver.
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MOTHERS - Tauri Laws-Phillips, Stephanie Rae & Deana Criess Tolliver
MOTHERS Part one of a two part interview. Tauri Laws-Phillips (ColdTowne Theater), Stephanie Rae (Black Improv Alliance) & Deana Criess Tolliver (Applied Improv Specialist) gifted me with their insight about being a mom or mothers in the improv practice. I think the portion speaking on how improv...
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DiC - Holly, Part 3
Final part of my interview with Holly Bartolo. So greatful for this opportunity.
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DiC - Holly, Part 2
Part 2 of my interview with Holly.
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Holly Bartolo - improv journalist and enthusiast
I believe that the only thing more important than all the efforts of improv teachers and institutions, could be in the documentation of the practice. Recording shows, interviewing teachers, debriefing after shows ... it is an overlooked value in improv. Holly Bartolo runs the Phoenix Remix, a...
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DiC - Timothy, Part 2
Part 2 of my interview with Timothy Killilea
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Timothy Killilea - such a positive influence
I finally get to meet Timothy Killilea. I find his comments on the Improv Boost insightful and building. I really admire Timothy a lot. You can find out more about Timothy by following the pig. Did I say "pig?" Yes. The Providence Improv Guild: www.improvpig.com He also has a podcast:...
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DiC - Jack & Jorin, Part 3
final part of the Jack and Jorin episode. I LOVED recording this. They inspire me so much.
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DiC- Jack & Jorn, Part 2
You know it's a good episode when I can't wait to listen to it! And I was there when it was recorded!
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Jorin Garguilo and Jack Greenwood - Improv Panel
Joring Garguilo and Jack Greenwood (both with initials J.G.) join me and we talk improv. We get so into the discussion (which is what I wanted) that we don't even get into the questions this episode! We chat about movies, intaking information and I get to know my guests a little better. If you…
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DiC - Liz, Part 2
Liz Allen Improv Interview, Part 2! If you ever get the chance to take a class with Liz, or just chat with her she is so lovely. A kind spirit and human being.
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Liz Allen, So Good They Named an Award After Her
Liz Allen is one of my favorite improv teachers of all time. And in my humble opinion, may go down as one of the most influential people in all of improv. I hold her in such high regard. Liz was iO's Training Center Director for three years and they renamed their Teacher of the Year Award to the...
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DiC - Oliver, Part 2
Part 2 of my inteview with Oliver Senton.
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Oliver Senton of The School of Night and Folkestone Improv Theatre
Oliver Senton performed in "Shall We Shog?" in 2005 under the guidence of Ken Campbell. The show became whan Campbell called a thing. This lead to Senton's work in the School of Night. This work also lead to two other significant improv things: Showstoppers and the Improvathon. Currently he is...
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DiC - Improv Chat, Part 2
Debriefing after improv sets is one of my favorite things about improv. Thank you again to Ange and Stu! I already want to do this again.
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Improv Chat - with Ange Langley and Stu Hughes
I was blessed with the presence of Ange Lanley and Stu Hughes. Both are improvisers from the North West of England, and some people I love improvising with. I give them space to identify themselves during the course of this episde. The format is: We introduce ourselves. Do an improv set (not...
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DiC - Remy, Part 2
The finaly part of my interview of Remy Bertrand of Imprology. I am so impressed with his curiousity.
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Remy Bertrand of Imprology in London
Remy Bertrand joined me today on this podcast. Remy runs Imprology, an improv company in London. Remy also does these short videos on FB and TikTok where he talks about a virtue in improv. I have always liked his perspective on improv as it differs from most institutions. He focuses on the...
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DiC - Kat, Part 3
The final part of my episode with Kat Kenny. This has only made me more curious about her style and teaching. I have been a fan of her pedagogy for long time now, and this interview only further entrenches it. Enjoy! If you feel like donating to this project and future projects, I have Ko-Fi…
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DiC - Kat, Part 2
I am so happy I got the chance to talk to Kat. Enjoy.
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I will discover this podcast as it goes a long. Lack of control and imperfection does not mean lack of value. At least, I hope!
HOSTED BY
David Escobedo
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