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The Improv Network Podcast
by Gabber Media
Long conversations about the most common questions and topics in Improv Comedy. If you're an Improviser looking to soak up as much Improv shop talk as possible, this show is a perfect resource. Hosted by James Quesada and Bob Wieck, and featuring guests who never get tired of talking Improv.
Episodes
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Episode 114: End of Year Wrap Up
Bob and James wrap up the end of year with the last stream of the year.
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Episode 113: Parallelogramophonograph
The cast of PGraph joins to talk about their special brand of narrative improv, being together as a group for 15+ years, and their book 'Do It Now: Essays on Narrative Improv'. Since their premiere in November of 2005, Parallelogramophonograph has been more than just any improv troupe. Fiercely...
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Episode 112: Listening w Jeffrey Thompson
Jeffrey Thompson joins to talk about listening to your scene partner(s), give and take, and how to use what you hear. Jeffrey Thompson is an LA native and is the Secretary of the Board for The Improv Network. He’s an actor and writer, but he also teaches psychology at Citrus College and does…
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Episode 111: Immersive Theater w Mallory Vance
Episode 111: Immersive Theater w Mallory Vance The Improv Network Podcast Download
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Episode 110: Confidence w Natalie Roxas & Julia Schroeder
Natalie and Julia join for a chat about how confidence level comes into play (cool pun) in Improv.
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Episode 109: Negative Space w Sunny Atwal
Sunny Atwal joins to talk about the give and take exchange between improvisers and filling in the missing pieces of a strong scene.
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Episode 108: "Aha!" Moments w Tom Novik
Tom Novik joins to talk about moments of epiphany in Improv when something about the magic and mystery of how it works just clicks. Tom has been performing, coaching, and teaching in the metro Detroit area since 2013. When he isn’t doing real estate, he’s either planning his next meal or thinking...
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Episode 107: Virtual Horizons w Bill Binder
Bill Binder joins to talk about the development and future of virtual Improv.
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Episode 106: Impro Theatre w Dan O'Connor
Dan O'Connor joins to talk about the 'Impro' as opposed to 'Improv', Keith Johnstone, and the Theatresoprts world of Improvisation.
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Episode 105: Ruby Rocket w Stacey Hallal
Stacey Hallal joins to talk about Ruby Rocket, Private Detective; an improvised noir show, animated web series, comic book, and soon to be podcast. Stacey has been devoted to comedy in Portland and Chicago for over 22 years and has appeared and taught at more than 100 festivals across the United...
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Episode 104: Wheel of Improv w Natasha Boomer
Natasha Boomer joins for this 'Show and Tell' episode to talk about her experience with her show Wheel of Improv.
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Episode 103: Balancing Art and Business w PJ Jacokes
PJ Jacokes joins in this episode to talk about balancing artistic goals with business needs, and building community and talent pool in tandem.
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Episode 102: What to do with a "Bad" Student w Shannon Stott
Shannon Stott joins once again to talk about some tips for dealing with a "bad" student in Improv classes. Shannon Stott is the Creator and Director At Improv| On and Off the Stage, an Improv Studio offering live and virtual classes, workshops, events and content for performers and…
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Episode 101: Bringing Ideas to Life w Shawn Golden
Shawn Golden joins to talk about what it takes to have an idea for a project and bring it to fruition; and why so many good ideas never become more than just an idea. He Also talking about how a simple idea can accidently turn into a business Subscribe to Ugly Magazine at uglygoofs.com Also Check...
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Episode 101: Subtlety w/ Adam Peacock
It’s the first episode of our brand new season and we’re delighted to have special guest Adam Peacock ( My Neighbors are Dead podcast) join us to talk about playing with subtleties in Improv. Check out “My neighbors are Dead” wherever you get your pods! You can also follow them on instagram at...
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Episode 100: Rachael Mason “Head, Heart, and X-Factor”
Rachael Mason joins to talk about the concept of 'Head, Heart, and X-Factor' on our 100th episode of the podcast. Rachael Mason is a Director, Writer, Teacher schooled in the famed Chicago improv scene. While at The Second City, iO, Annoyance she developed and now teaches her philosophy of not…
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Episode 99: Clip show
Bob and James compiled a bunch of their favorite moments from past conversations to celebrate their 99th episode
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Episode 98: Hip-Prov w Tam White
Improvisor/Comedian Tam White joins us today to talk about her show Hip-Prov Tam White is a stand-up comic and improv actor from Detroit, MI. She is currently a resident cast member at the Go Comedy Improv Theatre in Ferndale and producer/host of the improv game show 'Hip-Prov', which streams…
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Episode 97: Tech w Marcus Sams
Marcus Sams joins as the newest board member of The Improv Network to talk about tech in Improv, namely in the virtual platform. Marcus is the Founder and Artistic Director of Moment Improv Theatre and he has been a pioneer of virtual shows and classes which you can check out here:...
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Episode 96: Tension w Shannon Stott
Our good friend Shannon Stott is back! This time we'll talk about Tension in Improv, different ways to create it, how to use it, and what happens without it. Shannon Stott is the Creator and Director At Improv| On and Off the Stage, an Improv Studio offering live and virtual classes, workshops,...
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Episode 96: Mindfulness w Ken Hall
Ken Hall joins to talk about mindfulness in Improv.
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Episode 95: Players Workshop w Jeff Rogers
Jeff Rogers joins to talk about the return of the historied Players Workshop and the outlook of the Improv industry moving forward. Check out more from Jeff and the Players Workshop at these links: Players Workshop Online https://www.playersworkshoponline.com/ Playmaker Mindset...
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Episode 94: Show Styles w Paige Fockler
Paige Fockler joins to talk about various show styles and forms, the difference between being on a team vs a duo vs a solo show, and when Improv skills can help or hurt a scripted show. Check out info on Paige's upcoming show "I'm Fine": Paige Fockler is returning after her initial debut at The...
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Episode 93: Bulldozers
James and Bob talk about 'bulldozing' in Improv. How to respond to players with abrasive energy and how to avoid being that person.
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Episode 92: Inspiration
Bob and James talk about staying inspired in the art of Improv and Comedy.
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Episode 91: Breakthrough Play w Gary Ware
Gary Ware joins to talk about his 'Breakthrough Play' strategy, emotional intelligence, and all the ways Improv can keep life fun Learn more about Gary and Breakthrough Play at http://www.breakthroughplay.com/ and Follow Breakthrough Play on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/breakthroughplay
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Episode 89: The Bearded Company w Joe Rapp
Bob talks to Joe Rapp: one of the founding members of The Bearded Company. For years the Minneapolis/LA based troupe have been taking sold out audiences on fully improvised adventures. Today we're going to talk about the formation of the group and their new hit podcast, BREAKING THE DICE: The...
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Episode 88: Zoomers to Boomers Improv w Yael Schy
Today Bob talks to Yael Schy from the Zoomers to Boomers Improv about Intergenerational Improv Check out Zoomers to Boomers Improv: https://zoomerstoboomersimprov.com or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/zoomerstoboomersimprov/
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Episode 87: Rick & Morty w Shannon Stott
Shannon Stott joins to talk about using silence in Improv and Rick and Morty
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Episode 86: Yes And w Laurel James
Laurel James joins to talk about various ways to interpret and apply the concept of 'Yes, And'.
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Episode 85: Destructive Humor w Molly Alampi
Molly Alampi joins to talk about destructive humor and the difference between making a joke and being a total a-hole. Check out https://uglygoofs.com/ and subscribe to Ugly Magazine Additional Links: HARVARD ONLINE HIDDEN BIAS TEST...
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Episode 84: Improv Simulations w Melanie Leon
Mel Leon joins to talk about using Improv in training exercises and occupational role play.
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Episode 83: Group Scenes
Bob and James talk about group scene dynamics in Improv.
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Episode 82: Creating an inclusive environment w Shannon Stott
Shannon Stott returns once again to talk about improv and how we can create an inclusive environment.
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Episode 80: Beats Part 2 w Shannon Stott
Shannon joins for a follow up conversation on beats of a scene and show! Check out more from Shannon on her website www.shannonstott.com/
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Episode 79: The Evolution of a Script w Luke Zwanziger
Episode 79: The Evolution of a Script w Luke Zwanziger The Improv Network Podcast Download
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Episode 78: Story Beats w Shannon Stott
Shannon Stott joins to talk about the beats of a story and scenes.
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Episode 77: Players and The Audience
This week we talk about how much we play for ourselves or the audience in an Improv show.
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Episode 76: 3 Person Scenes
Bob and James discuss the special dynamics of 3 person improv scenes.
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Episode 75: Podcasting w Julia Schroeder
Julia Schroeder joins for a conversation about... conversations. We'll talk about how Improv relates to hosting a podcast, what makes a good conversation, and why putting together a podcast is easier said than done.
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Episode 74: Improv network podcast debut
Bob Wieck and James Quesada have their first episode of improv shop talk as an official program of The Improv Network!
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Episode 73: Getting into trouble w/ Oliver Georgiou
Today Bob and Oliver discuss "Getting into trouble". They will also be answering Improv questions about any improv related topic
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Episode 72: Initiating the Scene
Bob and James talk about various ways of initiating and Improv scene.
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Episode 71: Directing Part 3 w Peter Jacokes
Pete Jacokes joins to talk about directing Improv Shows, short form and long form and everything in between and beyond, in this third installation of our conversation about Directing.
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Episode 70: Directing Part 2 w Peter Jacokes
Bob and James are joined by their best bud and frequent directing partner Pete Jacokes to talk about Directing shows!
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Episode 69: Directing Part 1
Melanie Leon joins to talk about her immersive virtual show, 'Posthumous'.
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Episode 68: Posthumous w Melanie Leon
Melanie Leon joins to talk about her immersive virtual show, 'Posthumous'.
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Episode 67: Checking in on the future
Bob and James provide useless speculations on what it's gonna be like to have theaters closed for another six months.
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Episode 66: Truth w/ Oliver Georgiou
Oliver Georgiou joins for a live stream episode where we'll talk about truth in Improv. Check out more from Oliver: Syncing Ships - A competion to make the best lip sync music video to a different song every week ranging from Chance The Rapper, Kesha, Run The Jewels, Alanis Morissette, and more....
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Episode 65: Stage fright with Jen Hansen and Pete Jacokes
Jen Hansen and Pete Jacokes join to talk about the Halloween one act show - Stage Fright. A zombie outbreak takes over a community theater production of Dracula, but the show must go on! It was a show that Jen and Pete directed, with Bob as assistant director and James as Dracula.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Long conversations about the most common questions and topics in Improv Comedy. If you're an Improviser looking to soak up as much Improv shop talk as possible, this show is a perfect resource. Hosted by James Quesada and Bob Wieck, and featuring guests who never get tired of talking Improv.
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Long conversations about the most common questions and topics in Improv Comedy. If you're an Improviser looking to soak up as much Improv shop talk as possible, this show is a perfect resource. Hosted by James Quesada and Bob Wieck, and featuring guests who never get tired of talking Improv.
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