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Building Bridges Improv Podcast

Bridge Improv Theater

Join Jennifer Giralo and David Raftery as they welcome guests from around the Valley of Phoenix and beyond to discuss, dissect, and perform improv. www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

comedy improv

All Episodes

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 32 (Jose...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/09/08

Jose joins Jennifer on a bridge to discuss his early improv career at ASU, his involvement with the Torch Theatre, and what his future holds. Jose Gonzalez [he/him] is a Phoenix native who teaches and performs improv comedy at The Torch Theatre, a nonprofit theatre that he helped co-found in 2007. For nearly two decades, Jose has taught all across North America and parts of Europe. He’s performed in numerous festivals and events around the world with various groups and ensembles (Galapagos,

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01:12:18

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 31 (Brian...

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2021/09/01

Brian joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss the art of improv, Pack Theater in L.A., and what BOC has been up to during the pandemic. Brian James O’Connell is a working actor, writer, director, filmmaker and teacher in Los Angeles. After selling his feature film debut as a writer/director, KILLER VIEW (the only film shot on disposable video), he followed it up by directing the 35mm Southern indie comedy ANGRY WHITE MAN starring Matt Berry, Scoot McNairy, Steve Agee and Mary Birdsong. BOC

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 30 (Nick...

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2021/08/25

Nick joins David and Jennifer on a bridge to discuss chicken suits, his favorite sandwich, and how he's involved in so much improv. Nick is an Actor, Improvisor, Director and Writer. On TV Nick has been on the Emmy-Award winning shows The Office and Grey’s Anatomy. He has also made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Girl, Stan Against Evil, Young Sheldon, Brooklyn Nine Nine and Parks and Recreation. Nick has trained at world famous Groundlings and iO West. He is an alum of The Sunday Company at

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 29 (Josh Nicols)

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2021/08/18

Josh joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss Rise Comedy, doing improv in Cali and Denver, and what makes his improv brain tick. Josh is serving as the Artistic Director of Rise Comedy in Denver. Josh served as the Training Center Director for M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater. He is a founder and former Artistic Director of Spectacles Improv Engine in Fullerton Ca. He is the founder and former director of The Orange County Improv Festival and founder and former director of the The Improv Cup

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 28 (Nancy...

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2021/08/11

Nancy joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss her improv/stand up background, Louis Anthony Russo, and why she prefers doing cleaner comedy. “Dr. Nancy” Yeamans is a fun combination of Psychologist, comic and cartoon book author. Dr. Nancy believes that “when you’re laughing, you’re living.“ She provides humor playshops, events and consulting to help bring humor to your life. Check her out at fundoctornancy.com www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

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01:03:29

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 27 (Joey Shope)

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2021/08/04

Joey joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss his improv influences, show polish, and talk about his upcoming weekend with us. Joey Shope is an improviser with over 14 years experience performing and 6 years experience coaching and teaching. Joey has taken and taught classes all over Orange County and Los Angeles, and is currently a teacher and performer at the Improv Collective in Costa Mesa, CA. Joey focuses on emotional driven, relationship focused improv in his teaching and

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 26 (Krissy Lenz)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/07/28

Krissy joins David and Jennifer on a bridge to discuss the success of Circuit City, NCT, and her storied improv past. Krissy Lenz is the Director & Most Enthusiastic Person at the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, Downtown Mesa’s home for hilarious, spontaneous and interactive improv comedy! Krissy began performing improv for audiences in 1996 and has more than 24 years of performance experience in addition to more than 14 years of Directing and teaching improv to participants ages 7-77. In addition to

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 25 (Meghan...

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2021/07/21

Meghan joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss her dream of opening a theatre one day, wearing different hats in improv, and her cat Red chips in every now and then. Meghan (est. 1997) has been doing improv for over 10 years and is the proud co founder and director of Ordered Chaos (est. 2020). She has been running around various theatres trying to get her hands on everything that is the performing arts including stage managing, directing and teaching improv, and can play the mean trombone

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01:23:31

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 24 (Pat Finn)

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2021/07/14

Pat joins David and Jennifer on a bridge to discuss going on Family Feud, moving to Chicago with his best friend Chris Farley, and why improv is important to him. Pat Finn moved to Chicago with his friend, Chris Farley, to pursue comedy at a young age. After taking classes and Second City and iO Chicago, Pat found himself doing numerous TV shows and movie roles over the years, including guest spots on Seinfield and Friends. He became a founding member of one of the most well known improv teams Beer

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 23 (Greg Proops)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/07/07

Greg joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss his long and continuing run on Whose Line is it Anyways, doing improv in San Francisco in the 70's, and why he's the luckiest improvisor in the world. www.gregproops.com www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 22 (Vanessa...

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2021/06/30

Vanessa joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss improv camps, starting in San Diego, and how she's traveled around teaching improv. Vanessa lives in San Diego, CA where she is the Director of Inclusion & Vulnerability for Cornerstone Improv and an Artist in Residence for Del Norte High School. She's taught for University of CA, San Diego Extension, Finest City Improv, The Torch in Phoenix, Improv Fest Ireland, Orange County Improv Fest, Camp Improv Utopia, Stranger Than Fiction in New

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 21 (Jay Sukow)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/06/23

Jay joins Jennifer and David on a Bridge to talk about being positive in comedy, playing to the top of your intelligence, and why he loves clean comedy. Jay Sukow is the founder of Today Improv and has extensive experience helping businesses drive behavior change through improvisational philosophies and exercises. His students include everyone from beginners to the most experienced performers. His online series “10 Minutes with…” where he improvises a 10 minute scene with someone from across the

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01:12:58

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 20 (Marisol...

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2021/06/16

Marisol joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to talk about the ghosts who do improv, how she got started in improv and was instantly hooked, and she even does her famous Tom Hanks impression. Marisol Chavez took her first improv class in 2013 (in spite of what she might have said in this podcast) and immediately fell in love with the art form. She is constantly amazed that improv has allowed her to travel all over the world to perform (and is always looking for the next festival to apply to). She is

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 19 (Will Hines)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/06/09

Will joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss UCB, World's Greatest Improv School, and he also answers questions from improvisors from around the valley. Will is a comedic actor with tons of improv experience. He’s appeared on Brooklyn 99, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, Conan O'Brien and many others. He was trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (originally in New York City, then Los Angeles) where he’s worked with every funny person in America over the last 20

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 18 (Jeff Rogers)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/06/02

Jeff joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss Chicago Improv in the 90's, restarting the Players Workshop, and how he almost tackled Stephen Colbert. Jeff Rogers is Wall Street Journal & USA Today Best-Selling Author, award-winning Television Host, Professional MC and sought after public speaker with 25+ years of experience engaging audiences. Jeff can be seen on dozens of national television commercials for Crestor, BP, McDonald’s, Miller Lite, Hanes,& Ford, as well as roles on Empire,

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 17 (Vikaas...

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2021/05/26

Vikaas joins Jen and David on a bridge to discuss Names From a Hat, the joy of stand up and improv, and how improv has impacted getting his masters. www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 16...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/05/19

Anatasha, Andrew and Travis join David and Jen on a bridge to discuss improv influences, what it's like starting a podcast, and how they have learned from each other in life and improv. www.instagram.com/stormchaserimprov/ Stormchaser Improv Podcast www.instagram.com/inchthickfilm/

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 15 (Nathaniel...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/05/12

Nathaniel joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss accidently doing improv his entire life, how to pronounce Prescott, and how it feels to do lots and lots of zoom prov. Nathaniel has been improvising and acting for over 20 years. He is a lighthearted improv teacher and coach living in Sedona, AZ. He went to an amazing liberal arts school, Prescott College, where he studied Theatre, Shakespeare, Improv Comedy and Personal Development. He then studied improv and acting at the Houde School of

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Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 14 (Travis...

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/05/05

Travis joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss Bane's voice, what usefulness is improv during an apocalypse, and The Bridge Improv Theater's brand new location.

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01:14:45

Building Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 13 (Mandy Case)

Building Bridges Improv Podcast ·

2021/04/28

Mandy joins David and Jen on a bridge to discuss corporate gigs in Maui, auditioning for power rangers, and making your scene partner the hero. Mandy has been performing and teaching improv for 15 yrs. She studied at the world renowned iO Theatre and has a B.A. from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University. She has travelled nationwide performing improv comedy and doing corporate training for companies big and small. Mandy was born and raised in Mesa, AZ. She is a

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