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Impropod Podcast
by Luke Tomlinson
Composer and producer Luke Tomlinson improvises on the piano creating a spontaneous soundtrack to guest’s stories and ideas. We explore the effect music has on the imagination, its psychology and its relationship to movement. A fun, unique and informative listen! Instagram @impropod visit www.impropod.com for more info and to explore the interactive podcast map!You can also explore the map here:
Episodes
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Ep68 Jungle delirium and Icelandic Volcano - Ash Farkas
Luke chats with filmmaker and visual artist Ash Farkas about two extraordinary travel experiences that changed the way he sees the world. From battling fierce winds and snow on an unexpected hike in Iceland to facing illness, isolation and night terrors deep in the Amazon jungle, Ash shares…
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Ep67 The Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity - Bob Martin
Luke talks to Bob Martin, a trial lawyer, meditation teacher and podcaster, who describes himself a taoist, buddhist christian. They talk about the surprising connections between music, spirituality and relationships. Through piano improvisations, Bob explores the emotions and imagery that emerge...
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Ep66 Blizard Chaos & Modular Synthesis
Luke chats with South Carolina based synthwave producer Matt Hancock, about creativity, modular synthesis and the ways music can transform personal experiences into something completely new. As Luke creates improvised piano soundtracks in response to Matt’s stories and ideas, they explore the...
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Ep65 Autism and the Peril of Quicksand - Angela Kingdon
Luke talks to Angela Kingdon, co-founder of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network about autism, music and storytelling. Angela tells a story about her adventures involving Neil Finn the leader singer of Crowded House and a near death experience with quicksand in New Zealand on Kare Kare beach, and...
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EP64 Bobcat Jeopardy & the Art of Podcasting - Michael Osborne
Luke chats with podcast producer, consultant and Famous & Gravy host Michael Osborne about storytelling, creativity and the surprising ways music can deepen our understanding of life's most memorable moments. As Luke creates completely improvised piano soundtracks in response to Michael's…
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Ep63 Lake Orcrid and the Sound of Cinema - Sean Wilson
Film writer and author Sean Wilson joins Luke to explore the fascinating world of film music and the art of musical storytelling. Sean discusses his new book, The Sound of Cinema, which traces the history of cinematic scores and the composers who shaped them, from Bernard Herrmann and Jerry...
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Ep62 Psychic Sue and the Spirit of Ray Charles
In a fascinating episode Sue Witheridge talks about her Psychic abilities and the way she can talk to spirit. She tells stories about a haunted house, evicting an angry, attached spirit from a bungalow and her healing terrier Charlie who comforted clients. As well as what it means to go to the...
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Ep62 Psychic Sue and the Spirit of Ray Charles - Sue Witheridge
In a fascinating episode Sue Witheridge talks about her Psychic abilities and the way she can talk to spirit . She tells stories about a haunted house, evicting an angry, attached spirit from a bungalow and her healing terrier Charlie who comforted clients. As well as what it means to go to the...
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Ep61 Playback Theatre and Meta Closeness - Erin Whalen
In this episode of the Impro Pod podcast, Luke interviews Erin Whalen, a communication skills coach and playback theater practitioner. They discuss the connection between the closeness of emotions and the notes on the piano. As well as Erin’s dual involvement in playback theater and professional...
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Ep61 Playback Theatre and Meta Closeness - Erin Whalen
In this episode of the Impropod podcast, Luke interviews Erin Whalen, a communication skills coach and playback theater practitioner. They discuss the connection between the closeness of emotions and the notes on the piano. As well as Erin’s dual involvement in playback theater and professional...
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Ep60 Brisbane betrayal and Importance of Improv - Steven Morgan
"Music can transcend things in a way that words and action cannot" Holland based comedian, improviser and musician Steven Morgan tells a story about waking up to reality in Brisbane Australia, and the blurred boundaries between perception and reality. They discuss Steven's absurdist comedy style,...
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Ep60 Brisbane betrayal and Importance of Improv - Steven Morgan
"Music can transcend things in a way that words and action cannot." In this episode, Luke talks to Holland-based comedian, improviser and musician Steven Morgan about his approach to comedy, music and improvisation. Steven tells a story about waking up to reality in Brisbane, Australia, exploring...
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Ep59 Witchcraft, manifestation and a shruti box - Swailes
Luke talks to Witch, podcaster and security officer Swailes about her witchcraft podcast and the power of manifestation. She explains how everyday rituals, from blowing out birthday candles to decorating a Christmas tree, can be viewed as forms of magic. Swailes tells the story of how she...
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Ep58 Near death Experience & an unexpected game of poker - Peter Gunn
Poet, author, body builder and Ex US air force veteran, Peter Gunn, discusses his near death experience when he was 7 years old. As well as a game of poker with an unexpected player. Luke improvises a soundtrack to Peter's NDA and tries to get a sense accession , as well the vibe of Atlantic City...
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Ep58 Near death Experience & an unexpected game of poker - Peter Gunn
Poet, author, bodybuilder and former US Air Force veteran Peter Gunn discusses his extraordinary near-death experience at the age of seven, and how it influenced his creativity and outlook on life. Luke improvises soundtracks to Peter’s NDE, exploring the intensity of heat, death, ascension and…
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Ep57 Veteran voice radio and the Call of Duty - Donald Dunn
US military veteran and podcast host Donald Dunn talks about the importance of music in the military, while serving. He shares stories of soldiers coming together for impromptu jam sessions after difficult days, using music to build camaraderie, lift spirits and reconnect with a sense of home....
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Ep56 Checkpoint danger, U2 and a pipe organ - Pete A Turner
Producer, podcaster and former spy Pete A Turner shares a gripping story about a potentially deadly checkpoint crossing in Iraq, revealing the tension and uncertainty of working in dangerous environments. He talks about his lifelong love of music, from U2 to the extraordinary pipe organ his…
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Ep55 Magic Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov and the power of story telling - Rod Berger
Author and host Rod Berger has conducted more than 4,000 interviews, speaking with figures including the late Pope Francis, NBA legend Magic Johnson and the Crown Princess of Sweden. He joins Luke to explore the power of storytelling and the way stories help us understand ourselves and the world...
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Ep54 The Power of music, maths and a Bridge Over Troubled Water - Glenn Berger
Dr. Glenn Berger. is a psychotherapist and coach who's worked for over twenty-five years. Before that, he was in the music business, In the Studio with Dylan, Sinatra, Jagger and More. They discuss the mathematics of music, why you think and feel certain emotions or imagine things when listening…
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Ep53 Can mushrooms make music? Was this the weirdest walk home ever? - Dan Blackwell
Youtuber and composer Dan Blackwell talks about his short film The Lonely Mushroom, which uses music generated from mushrooms, and synthesisers, before exploring how improvised music can transform strange memories and stories into vivid soundscapes. Dan shares a surreal late-night walk through…
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Ep52 Improvisation Integrated Into Everything - Pete (the Temp) Bearder
In an eloquent interview poet and performer Pete the Temp discusses improvisation as both a creative practice and an underlying principle of life. He tells a story about a spontaneous marriage proposal involving a move to South Africa to study hyaenas, and a story about an awkward surprise in…
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Ep51 What does nearly getting eaten by a wale sound like?! Dangerous creatures and composition - Adam Foran
Newfoundland based composer and multi instrumentalist, Adam Foran tells some great stories involving a vicious great horned owl that wiped out his chickens, and meeting a humpback wale whilst in a kayak. He collaborates on Luke's improvisations with an impressive array of home made instruments…
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Ep50 Life changing trip hazard and an xmas tree heist! Malaika Kegode
Writer & performer Malika Kegode tells an intriguing story about gaining a sense of integrity after falling down a hole on a late-night walk home,, as well as a story about the mysterious theft of an xmas tree, Zuzu. They also discuss the power of improvised music, what makes something sound...
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Ep49 Violin Improv, bike chaos and the power of dissonance - Greta Murmaite
Violin player Greta Murmaite, plays some fantastic improv. She talks about performing across classical, indie folk and jazz, and explores how improvisation has helped her reconnect with intuition and creativity. She tells a precarious bike ride story that quickly turns from excitement to chaos,...
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Ep48 gig revelations and the The Lake Isle of Innisfree - William Barkley
Educator, instrumentalist and audio editor William Barkley shares a powerful story about a revelation he experienced while playing a gig at a ski resort, which changed the way he saw himself and the world around him. He also tells the moving story of his friendship with an elderly Irishman,...
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Ep47 2 Worlds, Fame, Film and TV composition - Myles McLeod
Film and TV composer (Sky Arts, Amazon Prime) Myles McLeod talks about the double life he leads between composing and working at the Bristol Hippodrome, and the sacrifices he’s made to pursue a career in music. He shares surreal experiences working alongside the team behind Strictly Come Dancing,...
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Ep46 Experimental vocal workshops and soul songs - Bexx
Experimental pop artist and vocal couch BexX, discuses his innovative vocal workshops, where participants use improvisation to explore sound, emotion and self-expression without fear of making mistakes. He shares an entertaining story about graduation day, and an unfortunate encounter with his…
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Ep45 Sound of Colour, Music & Synaesthesia - Maike Preissing
Psychologist and synaesthesia artist Maike Preissing gives some fascinating insight into how she sees the world with synaesthesia including seeing music as colours in her mind’s eye. Maike and Luke discuss their connections to music, and she tells the story of telling the class about that she has...
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Ep44 Storm Sounds and Audio Recontextualisation - Joe Early
Sound recordist Joe Early from the Library of sounds, tells stories about recording of a storm, and a night on King Street, Bristol. Luke improvises a soundtrack to these stories over the recordings recontextualizing them, an insightful episode about the power of music and sound. From the chaos…
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Ep43 Colombian Chaos & the Shrewsbury Biscuit - Alex Whiteley
Host of the Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast, Alex Whiteley tells a story about a crazy night in Columbia involving drunkenly bear-hugging a famous latin singer, and about how he almost leaked one of the most important announcements in comic book history, involving The Walking Dead creator Charlie...
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Ep42 Radio Accention - Stevie Cripps
Voice actor Stevie Cripps shares his fascinating journey from being a child radio enthusiast to becoming a locksmith and eventually a BBC radio producer, working alongside names including Pete Tong, Judge Jules and Seb Fontaine. He also tells the inspiring story of how The Artist’s Way by Julia...
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Ep 41 Improv Acting and Wedding Chaos! - Scott Hamm Duenas
LA based actor and film maker Scott Ham, Duenas tells an entertaining story about his wedding, where he nearly got into a fight with the preacher! He also steps into character from his films to tell stories, including Chance, a gambler trying to turn his life around, and Will, a grieving father...
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Ep40 Wrongful Imprisonment - Jeffery Deskovic
Attorney and founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, Jeffery Deskovic, tells an extraordinary story about being wrongly imprisoned from the age of 16 to 32 and how betrayal, resilience and determination shaped his life. He reflects on what he learned during his 16 years in prison,...
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Ep 39 The Holographic Being - Iman Kamel
Artist, mentor, cultural diplomat and filmmaker Iman Kamel explores ancient Egyptian mythology, the Neteru archetypes and the wisdom of embracing paradox. She shares a powerful story about the goddess Sekhmet, exploring the tension between destruction and healing, fierceness and compassion. Iman...
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Ep38 Phoenix out of the fire - Glenda Benevides
"And then I stood at the top of the stairs looking down the stairwell into the conference exposition area. I took a moment and I started crying because in that moment I was aware that my career had been over 20 years ago" California-based singer, songwriter and composer Glenda Benavides shares…
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Ep37 Magic and Mentalism - Daniel Chan
San Fransisco based mentalist and magician, Daniel Chan, talks about his journey to becoming the The Millionaires' Mentalist and the power of networking. He discusses reinventing his career during the pandemic and performing for high-profile clients. Daniel also tells stories from his early days...
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Ep36 Conducting & Artistic Fluency - Ruairi Edwards
Birmingham-based choir master and composer Ruairi Edwards talks about how he learned to conduct, and the process he went through from pianist to conductor. He also tells an interesting story involving Bobby McFerrin, all with a unique soundtrack. Ruari shares his journey from pianist to…
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Ep35 Musicianship & Pastry Connection - Kristine Dizon
Montreal (Canada) based clarinetist, teacher, poet Founder of the Modern Artist Project Kristine Dizon, discuss's her relationship to music and teaching methods. She also tells a story about pastries and friendship, and recites a poem about death and silence, which Luke improvises a simultaneous...
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Ep34 Abba Annoyance & Indian Bird Flipping! - Kim Anandi
DJ & chef Kim Anandi tells an entertaining story involving his dislike for the band ABBA and why never plays it, and recounts an interesting cop drama about a nighttime Goan trip on a moped with no working lights, police checkpoints and a dramatic escape. Luke transforms the story into music,...
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Ep33 a Living Testament to Resilience - Ross Alexander
Texas based motivational public speaker and personal trainer Ross Alexander of war room speakers club talks about how he overcame great adversity to become successful. A journey through professional weight lifting and collegiate cheer leading, he also tells the emotional story of when his son was...
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Ep32 Electro storm in a crappy tent, & the sound of modernity - Luke Marzec
Songwriter, saxophonist and multi instrumentalist Luke Marzec tells a story of surviving in a tent during a heavy storm on acid, and the log to leg race while at the Bodgers ball, where traditional woodworking, folk songs and campfires create the feeling of stepping back into a pre-industrial...
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Ep31 Positive Future Projection - Rob Hopkins
Rob Hopkins, a key figure in the Transition Town movement, and host of the podcast what if to what next. Tells the story of creating a community experience involving projection mapping & composer Brian Eno. For the 1st time Luke improvises to a story set in the future, they discuss the power of...
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Ep30 Volcanic treachery & narrowboat adventures - Hannah Smith
Linocut artist and bookseller Hanna Smith tells stories of narrowboat adventures & volcanic treachery. She also gives some insight into the musically of storytelling. Hanna shares personal stories from her time in Vanuatu and living on a narrowboat in London. Instagram: @shedissolves…
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Ep30 Volcanic treachery & narrowboat adventures - Hannah Smith
Hanna Smith, a bookseller and linocut artist inspired by folklore, nature and the occult, joins Luke to explore the connection between storytelling and improvised music. She tells some vivid stories from her time living in Vanuatu, including a visit to an active volcano that takes a dramatic…
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Ep29 Twice struck by lightning & Bishop Desmond Tutu’s chair - Sandy Kennedy
Sandy talks about the weird effects of being struck by lightning, gives some fascinating insight into her relationship with music, & tells a story involving South African bishop Desmond Tutu and his chair... Themes of memory, fear, cultural dynamics, and the impact of music on storytelling are...
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Ep28 Camden chaos, & the great train robbery - Jeff Bacon
Jeff Bacon, is a music industry business development specialist based in Barcelona, and ex-manger of the band Alabama 3. He tells stories of an unusual coincidence involving the great train robbery, a bizarre family connection and the film Buster. In the second story he recalls his first band’s...
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Ep27 Disporting ones-self & the highland moose - Belinda Connolly
Belinda Connolly, an author, chef, therapist and BnB host talks about childhood memory of summers evoked by Luke's music, and tells 2 hilarious stories involving her cat tinkle, nudity and a suspected moose...The episode delves into themes of nostalgia, nature, and the emotional power of music…
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Ep26 Life ascension & the ice cave - Pete Taylor
Pete Taylor, father of previous guests Ben and Alice Boyd Taylor, talks about how he is ascending from darker times in his life, and his adventure in the Himalayan mountains. Pete shares his extensive background in health and social care, his journey through grief after his wife's late-stage…
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Ep25 Sashimi Trouble 6s & 9s & the big break- Andy Hill
Journalist and musician Andy Hill, takes us on a journey to to China, with an embarrassing restaurant story involving broken glass and far too much wine! He also gives some insight into music harmony and tells a story about his 1st big break into journalism. Luke provides spontaneous improvised...
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Ep24 Storm on a square rigger, Egypt & percussion - Jon Inder
Percussionist, songwriter and musicologist Jon Inder recounts a tale about his exhilaration of being in a storm on a square sailed ship the TS Royalist as a child, as well a surreal Egyptian story about sailing down the Nile on a felucca involving unwell stargazing. All with a unique improvised...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Composer and producer Luke Tomlinson improvises on the piano creating a spontaneous soundtrack to guest’s stories and ideas. We explore the effect music has on the imagination, its psychology and its relationship to movement. A fun, unique and informative listen! Instagram @impropod visit www.impropod.com for more info and to explore the interactive podcast map!You can also explore the map here:
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