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The Improv Network Podcast

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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Episode 114: End of Year Wrap Up

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2021/12/19

Bob and James wrap up the end of year with the last stream of the year.

Episode 113: Parallelogramophonograph

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2021/12/12

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 dedicated to the craft and art of improvised theatre, PGraph has held an award-winning weekly show non-stop since 2006. Early on in their time together, Kaci Beeler, Kareem Badr, Roy Janik, and Valerie Ward

Episode 112: Listening w Jeffrey Thompson

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2021/12/12

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 taxes for creative professionals. He’s received a Master’s degree in Psychology and an MBA with a marketing emphasis, both from Pepperdine University. He is also licensed by the IRS to represent taxpayers as an

Episode 111: Immersive Theater w Mallory Vance

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2021/12/03

Episode 110: Confidence w Natalie Roxas & Julia...

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2021/12/03

Natalie and Julia join for a chat about how confidence level comes into play (cool pun) in Improv.

Episode 109: Negative Space w Sunny Atwal

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2021/12/03

Sunny Atwal joins to talk about the give and take exchange between improvisers and filling in the missing pieces of a strong scene.

Episode 108: "Aha!" Moments w Tom Novik

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2021/11/09

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 about the appropriate time to put up Christmas stuff. Tom is a founding member of AWOL Theater Co. and half of the long-running duo Listen Stupid. He is currently teaching classes at Go Comedy, and working

Episode 107: Virtual Horizons w Bill Binder

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2021/11/09

Bill Binder joins to talk about the development and future of virtual Improv.

Episode 106: Impro Theatre w Dan O'Connor

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2021/11/09

Dan O'Connor joins to talk about the 'Impro' as opposed to 'Improv', Keith Johnstone, and the Theatresoprts world of Improvisation.

Episode 105: Ruby Rocket w Stacey Hallal

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2021/10/17

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 States and Canada. She is the founder and Managing/Artistic director of the Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, Oregon as well as the founder and Artistic Director of the All Jane Comedy Festival. While in

Episode 104: Wheel of Improv w Natasha Boomer

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2021/10/10

Natasha Boomer joins for this 'Show and Tell' episode to talk about her experience with her show Wheel of Improv.

Episode 103: Balancing Art and Business w PJ Jacokes

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2021/10/10

PJ Jacokes joins in this episode to talk about balancing artistic goals with business needs, and building community and talent pool in tandem.

Episode 102: What to do with a "Bad" Student w...

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2021/09/27

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 non-performers. Based in Austin, TX, Shannon has been performing and teaching Improv since 2000. She utilizes Improv as a tool to help people connect to themselves and others both on and off the stage. She encourages her

Episode 101: Bringing Ideas to Life w Shawn Golden

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2021/09/20

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 out Shawn’s Project Plan Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjdTXS7PPIJtA_8T8H74nitHRTYFbKn3MVtr9UAdRgc/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 101: Subtlety w/ Adam Peacock

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2021/09/12

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 Myneighborsaredead

Episode 100: Rachael Mason “Head, Heart, and X-Factor”

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2021/09/08

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 “yes and” but “Yes And Because" where scenes that are rich and sustainable are inevitable and infinite in number. She has toured and taught all over the world, headlining festivals with her comedy partner

Episode 99: Clip show

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2021/08/23

Bob and James compiled a bunch of their favorite moments from past conversations to celebrate their 99th episode

Episode 98: Hip-Prov w Tam White

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2021/08/15

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 live on Facebook. Social Media : @tamwhitecomedy on Instagram

Episode 97: Tech w Marcus Sams

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2021/08/15

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: https://momentimprov.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MomentImprov https://www.instagram.com/momentimprovsf/ https://twitter.com/momentimprov

Episode 96: Tension w Shannon Stott

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2021/08/01

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, events and content for performers and non-performers. Based in Austin, TX, Shannon has been performing and teaching Improv since 2000. She utilizes Improv as a tool to help people connect to themselves and

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