Improv Autopsy

Find Phil here:https://phillusardi.substack.com/Get the rights to Flanagan's Wake here:https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/browse/flanagan-s-wakeWatch Flanagan's Wake (seasonally) here:https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/flanagans-wake-3or my production in 2027 herehttps://events.humanitix.com/flanagan-s-wake?dateId=69e25dc207ea298010978555Find Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/Book time to be interviewed here:https://calendar.app.google/rRP7qiVwigTrPjwm6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find Phil here:https://phillusardi.substack.com/Get the rights to Flanagan's Wake here:https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/browse/flanagan-s-wakeWatch Flanagan's Wake (seasonally) here:https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/flanagans-wake-3or my production in 2027 herehttps://events.humanitix.com/flanagan-s-wake?dateId=69e25dc207ea298010978555Find Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/Book time to be interviewed here:https://calendar.app.google/rRP7qiVwigTrPjwm6Join the Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/c/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with the legendary Brian Kapell founder of many things comedy including Comedy Shorts Berlin. Check the links below for more about Brian.https://instanttheatreberlin.com/improvisational-comedy-workshop-play-to-live-live-to-play-brian-kapell/https://www.npr.org/2010/10/15/130570980/comedy-sportz-berlin-stylehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7JiB3Jv5s3oQVZ1dOZGGOzhttps://www.facebook.com/ComedyShortsBerlinMore about Stephenhttps://improvbrain.com/the-improv-mill/https://patreon.com/improvautopsySchedule an Interview:https://calendar.app.google/Fzo63H244n82UXLu6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with the legendary Brian Kapell founder of many things comedy including Comedy Shorts Berlin. Check the links below for more about Brian.https://instanttheatreberlin.com/improvisational-comedy-workshop-play-to-live-live-to-play-brian-kapell/https://www.npr.org/2010/10/15/130570980/comedy-sportz-berlin-stylehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7JiB3Jv5s3oQVZ1dOZGGOzhttps://www.facebook.com/ComedyShortsBerlinMore about Stephenhttps://improvbrain.com/the-improv-mill/https://patreon.com/improvautopsySchedule an Interview:https://calendar.app.google/Fzo63H244n82UXLu6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My interview with Curious Comedy's creator and curator, Stacey Hallal. Find out more about Stacey here:https://www.staceyhallal.com/https://www.curiouscomedy.org/Find out more about Stephen here:https://www.improvbrain.comhttps://gutinstinctimprov.comhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with the multitalented John Hilsen who is currently music director for Hyprov. I've been wanting to talk to a improv music director for a while and I wasn't disappointed. If you want a music director for an improv show you should find yourself a John Hilsen. Enjoy this peak behind the curtain of what it takes to score improvisational theatre as well as accompany improvised songs.Find info and links to John's socials here;https://www.johnhilsen.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with the multitalented John Hilsen who is currently music director for Hyprov. I've been wanting to talk to a improv music director for a while and I wasn't disappointed. If you want a music director for an improv show you should find yourself a John Hilsen. Enjoy this peak behind the curtain of what it takes to score improvisational theatre as well as accompany improvised songs. Find info and links to John's socials here;https://www.johnhilsen.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with long time friend and colleague Danny Loecken. You can find Danny performing on twitch among other places. Follow the links below for more info:https://www.patreon.com/aisoothsayerhttps://linktr.ee/aisoothsayerhttps://www.twitch.tv/aisoothsayerFind out more about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://gutinstinctimprov.com/https://www.patreon.com/c/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with long time friend and colleague Danny Loecken. You can find Danny performing on twitch among other places. Follow the links below for more info:https://www.patreon.com/aisoothsayerhttps://linktr.ee/aisoothsayerhttps://www.twitch.tv/aisoothsayerFind out more about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://gutinstinctimprov.com/https://www.patreon.com/c/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part of 2 my interview with improvisational actor and clown practitioner Phil Geurin.More about Phil:https://www.philgeurin.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of my interview with self described Eccentric Performer Phil Geurin. I met Phil at the Ocean State Improv Festival in 2025 where he performed Grandpa Phil Tells A Bedtime Musical which was great and had everyone singing a refrain all weekend. More about Phil:https://www.philgeurin.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 2 of Improv Autopsy. This is episode 2 of my interview with the Socrates of Chicago comedy, Jimmy Binns!https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/browse/flanagan-s-wakehttps://www.cornservatory.org/https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/flanagans-wake-3https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/flanagans-wake-producer-shares-passion-behind-one-of-clevelands-longest-running-productions/More about StephenPatreon.com/improvautopsywww.improvbrain.comwww.SAK.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 2 of Improv Autopsy. This is episode 1 of my interview with the Socrates of Chicago comedy, Jimmy Binns!https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/browse/flanagan-s-wakehttps://www.cornservatory.org/https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/flanagans-wake-3https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/flanagans-wake-producer-shares-passion-behind-one-of-clevelands-longest-running-productions/More about StephenPatreon.com/improvautopsywww.improvbrain.comwww.SAK.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I decided to start season 2 off with some of the work that Charles and I have been doing over on Patreon as Bonus Content. I'm doing this both to show non-patreon listeners some of what's going on over there but also because I have so much fun with Charles and I want more people to appreciate his genius. See him here as well:https://www.twitch.tv/royrodgersthepuppetpirate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Music from/More info about former improv and sketch comedian, current editor and rock star: Mark Hervey.https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uBE7amt6BrNsglbgce4YOhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7EZoDCr3N7IsLWNodOV11V?si=kzHaGNB4ROWPstOHSR-qtghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7gYyY1fBPRzVd3ByNOdqx4?si=iBy8AJEWTkCVb29y5LpmAghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4CZg9i3Z8CAL8u7B4DpuJZ?si=NA60SKfIQyiBJz8eNBCX7ghttps://www.markhervey.com/https://youtu.be/3W_uB5XFA64https://youtu.be/EP7RkLDiQGk?si=W12ZueRDUNWc39XqContact Stephenimprovbrain.comhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music from/More info about former improv and sketch comedian, current editor and rock star: Mark Hervey.https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uBE7amt6BrNsglbgce4YOhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7EZoDCr3N7IsLWNodOV11V?si=kzHaGNB4ROWPstOHSR-qtghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7gYyY1fBPRzVd3ByNOdqx4?si=iBy8AJEWTkCVb29y5LpmAghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4CZg9i3Z8CAL8u7B4DpuJZ?si=NA60SKfIQyiBJz8eNBCX7ghttps://www.markhervey.com/https://youtu.be/3W_uB5XFA64https://youtu.be/EP7RkLDiQGk?si=W12ZueRDUNWc39XqContact Stephenimprovbrain.comhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My interview with creative Simon MacDonald - Improviser, lego mastermind and board game creator. Find him on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/SIMAFOLFind Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My interview with SAK Legend and talented improvisor Ryan Smith.Find Ryan here:https://www.improtheatre.com/https://www.facebook.com/ryansmith.actorStephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second part of my interview with theatre artist and SAK legend Jay Hopkins.Find Jay:https://www.facebook.com/jay.hopkins.96995https://www.concordtheatricals.com/a/1797/jay-hopkinsMore about the podcast & host:https://www.improvbrain.comhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first part of my interview with theatre artist and SAK legend Jay Hopkins.Find Jay:https://www.facebook.com/jay.hopkins.96995https://www.concordtheatricals.com/a/1797/jay-hopkinsMore about the podcast & host:https://www.improvbrain.comhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My interview with former SAKtor and current Film and TV actor Joel McCrary. More about Joel:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566906/More about Stephen:[email protected] Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part two of my interview with a master improviser of lights and sound, Charlie Downs.Where to find Charlie:https://www.facebook.com/BasscubedGet in touch with Stephen:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part one of my interview with a master improviser of lights and sound, Charlie Downs.Where to find Charlie:https://www.facebook.com/BasscubedGet ahold of Stephen:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of my interview with SAK Alum and all around creative, Lauren Pritchard. Find her here:https://www.laurenpritchard.net/https://www.facebook.com/LaurenPritchardComedian/http://www.sbvtalent.com/talent/lauren-pritchardhttps://theenthusiasmenthusiast.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/female-partnerships-with-lauren-pritchard-kelly-vrooman/https://www.facebook.com/LaurellyComedy/Find Stephen here:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of my interview with SAK Alum and all around creative, Lauren Pritchard. Find her here:https://www.laurenpritchard.net/https://www.facebook.com/LaurenPritchardComedian/http://www.sbvtalent.com/talent/lauren-pritchardhttps://theenthusiasmenthusiast.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/female-partnerships-with-lauren-pritchard-kelly-vrooman/https://www.facebook.com/LaurellyComedy/Find Stephen here:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with Nelson Velazquez. He is the former Artistic Director & current board member of Salsation Theatre Company, a 25+ year old Latino theatre company specializing in sketch and improv comedy. He currently serves as head musical director for Los Improviachis, an improvised musical mariachi band. He has trained and performed at Second City Training Center, The Annoyance Theatre, and ComedySportz Chicago and has performed with various groups across the country. He’s also a former associate producer for the Chicago Improv Festival. Nelson was also the founder of the improv program at Crown Point Community Theatre and is currently the CEO for Improductions, LLC.Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/@NelsonVelazquezhttps://improductionsllc.comhttps://nelsonv.blogspot.comhttps://www.facebook.com/nelsonvelazquezcomedyFind Stephen here:https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsyhttps://[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with Nelson Velazquez. He is the former Artistic Director & current board member of Salsation Theatre Company, a 25+ year old Latino theatre company specializing in sketch and improv comedy. He currently serves as head musical director for Los Improviachis, an improvised musical mariachi band. He has trained and performed at Second City Training Center, The Annoyance Theatre, and ComedySportz Chicago and has performed with various groups across the country. He’s also a former associate producer for the Chicago Improv Festival. Nelson was also the founder of the improv program at Crown Point Community Theatre and is currently the CEO for Improductions, LLC.Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/@NelsonVelazquezhttps://improductionsllc.comhttps://nelsonv.blogspot.comhttps://www.facebook.com/nelsonvelazquezcomedyFind Stephen here:https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsyhttps://[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I interview Amy Huebschman, an alum of both Purdue and Purdue's Crazy Monkeys improv ensemble. Amy has performed with Dear Aunt Gertrude in Tampa (where I met her) and currently resides in/near Indianapolis where she plays with ComedySportz Indy as well as Lady Bits.https://www.instagram.com/thecrazmonkeys/https://cszindianapolis.comhttps://www.bettyrageproductions.comFind Stephen at:Improvbrain.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with 3d modeler, voice and film actor, and improviser Joe Whyte. Find/enjoy Joe here:His Podcast: https://crimsonheadelder.podbean.comSome performances: https://youtu.be/OPLedKmJLg0https://youtu.be/6eCqevSNeNEhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjlaf08lC_U&pp=ygUZU3RlYW15IG1vbmRheSBpbXByb210b25lcw%3D%3DContact Stephen:[email protected]://improvbrain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with 3d modeler, voice and film actor, and improviser Joe Whyte. Find/enjoy Joe here:His Podcast: https://crimsonheadelder.podbean.comSome performances: https://youtu.be/OPLedKmJLg0https://youtu.be/6eCqevSNeNEhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjlaf08lC_U&pp=ygUZU3RlYW15IG1vbmRheSBpbXByb210b25lcw%3D%3DContact Stephen:[email protected]://improvbrain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of my interview with SAK legend Megan Whyte Soule where we talk about Comedy Warehouse, her experience dealing with sexism in improv, and Megan answers my proustian questionnaire.Contact Stephen:https://[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with SAK legend Megan Whyte Soule.Contact Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview with Kelli McBride, owner of Lark Comedy Institute in South Bend Indiana and former Chicago improviser. More about Kelli:https://www.facebook.com/kelli.mcbridehttps://www.thelarkcomedyinstitute.com/To contact Stephen:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I interview the legendary Mike Geraghty of Dumb John, Big Spoon, Heraldo, Big Rig, etc. Mike is a veteran performer in Chicago and an asset to whatever team he's on. Give a listen.More about Mike:https://www.officialmikegeraghty.com/Follow Dumb John on insta: @dumbjohn or https://www.instagram.com/dumbjohn/More about Stephen:https://www.improvbrain.comBonus Material available on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with Rob Ward. Rob is an improv show host as well as an improvisor and director and divisor of shows.You can find Rob here:https://www.facebook.com/robgonemildhttps://www.instagram.com/p.sparklelive/Find Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with Rob Ward. Rob is an improv show host as well as an improvisor and director and divisor of shows. You can find Rob here: https://www.facebook.com/robgonemildhttps://www.instagram.com/p.sparklelive/Find Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My interview with Kelsey VanVoorst. You can find some of Kelsey's projects at these locations:https://www.indyshakes.com/https://cszindianapolis.com/https://www.facebook.com/Ladybitsimprov/https://www.instagram.com/btcimprov/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550511857638https://defiancecomedy.com/https://www.redcurbcomedy.com/You can find more information about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/contact him at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of my interview with Dave Russell, an early addition to SAK and one of the founders of the Theatre. More about Dave:https://www.sakcomedylab.com/http://www.thequantumvision.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://improvmill.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of my interview with Dave Russell, an early addition to SAK and one of the founders of the Theatre. More about Dave:https://www.sakcomedylab.com/http://www.thequantumvision.com/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/https://improvmill.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second part of my interview with creative superstar Bob Kodzis. Discover a little more about Bob on his website or go and see him hosting at SAK Comedy Lab.https://www.flightofideas.net/https://www.sakcomedylab.com/https://www.facebook.com/sakcomedylabYou can check out more about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.improvmill.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564417874236https://gutinstinctimprov.com/https://www.facebook.com/GutInstinctImprovComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first part of my interview with creative superstar Bob Kodzis. Discover a little more about Bob on his website or go and see him hosting at SAK Comedy Lab.https://www.flightofideas.net/https://www.sakcomedylab.com/https://www.facebook.com/sakcomedylabYou can check out more about Stephen here:https://improvbrain.com/https://www.improvmill.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564417874236https://gutinstinctimprov.com/https://www.facebook.com/GutInstinctImprovComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My interview with Janine Phan, improviser and stand up comedian currently living in Chicago with roots in Tampa Bay.https://www.facebook.com/LabiaMajoraImprov/https://www.facebook.com/gotjokesimprovhttps://www.facebook.com/JanineSweetUsernameBro/Info on Stephen:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with the Improv Dr. himself, David Charles.More about David:https://improvdr.comhttps://www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5850David's Book - https://improvdr.com/2023/10/23/the-improv-dictionary/More About Stephen:https://improvbrain.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with the Improv Dr. himself, David Charles.More about David:https://improvdr.comhttps://www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5850David's Book - https://improvdr.com/2023/10/23/the-improv-dictionary/More About Stephen:https://improvbrain.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my interview with Crystal Haralambou.More about Crystal:https://improvxchange.com/Dear Aunt Gertrude Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gertrudeimprov/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of my interview with Crystal Haralambou.More about Crystal:https://improvxchange.com/Dear Aunt Gertrude Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gertrudeimprov/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forgot to mention in episode part of the way through we had a small technical malfunction so you'll notice a dip in audio quality at some point, enough to notice, but no worse than other podcasts I've listened to...Improv Autopsy interview with Ana Eligio Hammersley. We discuss her route into improv, Rollins Improv Players, SAK Comedy Lab and she'll answer the Proust Questionnaire.Links:https://www.instagram.com/DesignatedDebatershttps://www.facebook.com/DesignatedDebaters/https://linktr.ee/designateddebatershttps://www.redcurbcomedy.com/https://www.bettyrageproductions.com/https://www.sakcomedylab.com/https://www.rollins.edu/annie-russell-theatre/rollins-improv-players/More about Stephen:https://improvbrain.com/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.