The nanonanofilm Improv Comedy Podcast

This week I continue my chat with the wonderful improviser (and ruddy good friend!), Emily Joy, to find out what her improv comedy journey has been like to date, what things she finds challenging and what aspects she loves about the art form. (Part 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with the wonderful improviser (and ruddy good friend!), Emily Joy, to find out what her improv comedy journey has been like to date, what things she finds challenging and what aspects she loves about the art form. (Part 1). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Someone asked me recently "how do you know when do finish your improv scene?" In this episode I explore some of my weaknesses in ending improv sets and what I could think about next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions in Improv are typically a "no-go". This week I carry on my thinking around the similarities between improv on stage and in the office and wonder if questions are also unhelpful at work too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I continue my conversation with my We Are Dave co-improviser (and all round great guy) Lewis Hill to understand a bit more about his improv journey to date. (Part 2) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I get in conversation with my We Are Dave co-improviser (and all round great guy) Lewis Hill to understand a bit more about his improv journey to date. (Part 1) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having talked about Audience Awareness in Improv sets before, I've realised that extends out into everyday life. I've had some recent examples in my work where I've been unaware that the audience is watching.(Part image taken from pngtree.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recently read a great Substack entry by the improviser Molly Thomas on "hacks" in improv scenes. It made me think; yep, I do hack lines. This week, I go through which ones I've done! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Are Dave got Elodie Foray in to give us a removed, external observer's view of our rehersal. Here's some of the best feedback I got. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recently did our second We Are Dave 1-hour improv comedy show. What are the key things I learnt that I need to incorporate in future about doing shows? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I often just jump on stage and do my improv without any thinking. Can stopping this and pausing help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I went to an improv event recently where the audience of improvisers had been encouraged to solicit compliments about other improvisers. It was wonderful and made me think about how I can get better at giving compliments to this lovely community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been a practitioner of meditation for a few years now. In this episode I explore how it's helped me with doing improv comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I focus on the complete lack of warm ups I've been doing before #improv #comedy gigs, how this has impacted them, and how it has made me feel.Do you warm up before performing? What types of warm ups do you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nanonanofilm #improv #comedy podcast is 50! (well, 50 episodes!). This is a reflection of what I've learnt from doing this number of podcasts (including things I'm still not good at!!). Thank you for listening. I'd really love it if you'd give the podcast a good rating if you enjoyed it (and shared it with other improv lovers!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I spent many years doing standup comedy. What sort of things did I learn and how does it differ to Improv? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After my first experience leading a show at an arts festival, what's been the things that went well and how did I deal with things that didn't work out as expected? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of performing at the Lambeth Fringe Festival 2025, We Are Dave were interviewed by Riverside Radio about how the show had developed. Listen to other Lambeth Fringe performers on Riverside Radio here: https://www.mixcloud.com/riversideradio/spotlight-lambeth-fringe-bonus-content-part-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does improv help rapping? My very special guest, SC3MER, tells me... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final part of my "Articulating Your Vision" sub-series. I just wanted to share the joy of a shared experience and overcoming an improv challenge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once I've articulated my vision and what I want my show to look like, can I get buy-in from the other improvisers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've recently faced some challenges on articulating how I want a particular show to look and feel. How do I communicate this and get buy-in from fellow improvisers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been trying to deepen my connection between all characters on stage collectively. How can I do this with improvised objects? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're told not to say "no" when we're starting to perform improv scenes, but what happens when we say "no" in real life situations and how does this compare to improv? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can I get better at being an active participant from a backline?... and can I draw another kids' football analogy? (Yes, I can!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I started, I was obsessed with doing loads of gigs. Do I still feel the same way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you've committed to a gig and you're on your own? One-prov! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've used established games and formats when I first started improv, but is there a way to experiment with new ideas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why didn't I get into that Improv group and what make a good troupe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to try and bring the "tech" person into the actual improv more in sets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of this podcast episode we explore Ed's improv journey; its challenges and triumphs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore Ed's improv journey; its challenges and triumphs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there similarities between my son's local Under 12s football team and improv teams?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Props in Improv Work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it goes well, it looks fab, but what have I learnt by watching and performing new 'long-form' improv formats? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I got stuck in a rut in an improv scene. Only afterwards did I reflect on how I didn't heighten and explore. How do I do that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What have I learnt about "outsourcing" some of the aspects of my improv set? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been inspired by the current Bath Rugby coach, Johann Van Graan, who's talked about how hs teams get ready for the match. Is there synergy with preparing for an improv gig? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What have been my improv highlights and key learning points for this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've started laughing really hard in some of my improv sets. How can I keep this going and does it mean I have to change the way I do improv? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching or facilitating improv is different to performing it, so what have I managed to learn myself from coordinating classes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've noticed in the past I get burnout from doing too much improv. How can I be more proactive in stopping this happening before hints of resentment start surfacing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What have I got from Improv retreats and festivals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've had mixed feelings about hosting improv shows. Why is that and what can I do about it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm a real novice in this side of the art form. What sort of things can I do to immerse myself more and get better? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has improv raised my awareness of people's physical boundaries and how have I adapted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can I get better at Backline contributions in improv scenes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I started improv, I'd be quite tough on myself after shows. I still do it sometimes. What sort of things can I do to get better at self-critiquing after a set? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a structure to follow in narrative improv has helped me massively, but how can I stop myself overplanning in improv sets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can I start focusing on doing it more and what's the etiquette? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.