David is Curious

42:17

Loss, Grief & Dementia

David is Curious ·

2026/10/03

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, grief and dementia. This project began as I processed my own father's death as he struggled with dementia in June of 2026. It makes me think of how we remember people, and maybe how we are remembered after

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49:16

Mayumi Hikida - amazing improv work

David is Curious ·

2026/07/31

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 connection. I loved this interview, and I hope you enjoy it too! Here are some ways to find out more about Mayumi and her projects: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/ Contact

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21:43

Sally Moss - Part 2

David is Curious ·

2026/06/28

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 grocery stores are becoming more and more overwhelming. Every product is trying to get your attention. The music. The other shoppers. And then even the grocery store is promoting its brand. And much of it is not

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33:59

Sally Moss - Part 1

David is Curious ·

2026/06/03

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. She takes her work for connecting with others offstage in into her life. She makes the world a better place through her efforts. I originally intended this to be a singular episode but so much good stuff about

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42:22

CHRIS MEAD! Do you hear me!?!? (horn sounds)

David is Curious ·

2026/05/19

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 of doing improv with him, taking a class from him, taking a class with him, seeing him perform and even producing him in improv events! I love how he views the practice. In this episode we talk Doctor Who,

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45:49

Greg Metcalf

David is Curious ·

2026/05/04

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 comments on an Improv Boost post, I am always excited to see what he offers. In the future, I want to get a group of past guests together and have a panel. Greg would be top of the list to have back! Give

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54:46

Margot Escott LCSW

David is Curious ·

2026/04/06

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 Interviews), where she has interviewed SO MANY people. It may be the most exhaustive cannon of improv practitioners out there. Hope you enjoy this interview. To find out more about Margot you can visit her

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01:03:52

Katy Schutte

David is Curious ·

2026/03/28

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 she researches is just as neat as how she researched it. Katy is a wonderful improv teacher and more than the genre of improv - collective storytelling. What stories do we tell when we're not in control

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37:12

Ange Langly and Stu Hughes &(leopard) Me

David is Curious ·

2026/02/06

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. Sure, that thing you always hear is true: "you had to be there." Improv is best when the performers and audience are present. But there is something still valuable about documentation. I wanted to give a

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59:43

Stephen Lee

David is Curious ·

2026/01/31

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 "just improv" is not equal for everyone! People from some groups do not get the same opportunities to perform or teach. We chata about some of Stephen's memories in his 10 year career in improv. I am so

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48:25

Tracy Jones

David is Curious ·

2026/01/09

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 the Unity Center in Chester, I noticed Tracy was not only willing to be silly but also willing to be adventurous in her improv offers. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Tracy in TOGETHER! at

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43:54

Karla Dingle

David is Curious ·

2025/12/04

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. Karla is an authentic person. Which is different from being "always positive regardless of the situation." I have held her opinion and advice in high regard. During the last Robin Hood International

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41:58

Ali James

David is Curious ·

2025/11/16

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 The Play's the Thing, a super talented cast of Shakespearean improv actors. Their accents and cadance is on POINT. They really understand the tone and texture of the Bard.

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43:44

My Son

David is Curious ·

2025/11/05

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 stories. I think in 30 years, when I'm gone, he might like to hear how we interacted. Maybe he will glean how I was as a father. I would love to hear how my dad spoke to me when I was young. My dad has

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24:48

Robin Hood Improv Festival Panel, 2025 - Stephen Lee,...

David is Curious ·

2025/10/31

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 what does that mean? How come some people are drawn to the unkown and some people afraid of it? We discuss this and there are several moments of wisdom and insight. Thank you to Lloydie and Liam of the Robin

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24:13

Canon Dr. Anthony Lees-Smith: "Does religion need...

David is Curious ·

2025/10/21

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 these questions swirling in my head. So I went to ask someone I hold in high regard who may have more insight. I went to ask my friend, Canon Dr Anthony Lees-Smith from the Chester Cathedral. I am not a

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39:58

Brian Armstrong

David is Curious ·

2025/10/09

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 has always had a constructive and insightful opinion. I am so lucky to have his influence (and humor) in my life. I hope you enjoy this episode. To find out more about Brian Armstrong: PIE-Portsmouth Improv

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52:01

Jason Hader (super excited!)

David is Curious ·

2025/08/30

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. You can hear more of his music on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonHader Enjoy!

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42:23

Jill Eickman - Leela Improv

David is Curious ·

2025/07/23

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 I have admired for years now. Give it a listen! If you want to find out more about Leela Improv check out this link: https://leela-sf.com/ #improv

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48:03

Tess Hills

David is Curious ·

2025/07/01

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 stage clips on each other when the other one wasn't paying attention) and she also brings professional guidance to the project. I learned SO MUCH just by being around her. It was incredible. Tess owns and runs

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