Geoff is in the Hertfordshire town of Watford to chat with the wonderful British jazz vibraphone player Anthony Kerr…digging into practice, reading, and why space shapes sound. A trumpet felt like the wrong clothes. Drums were closer. Then Anthony hit a vibraphone at the Belfast School of Music and everything snapped into place. That moment of fit carries through this conversation as we trace his route from school band standards to New York's proving grounds and back to London's 606 Club with...

Step into the tavern as CJ and Rudy welcome Matt from Dungeon Matters! With over 20 years of DMing experience, Matt shares his passion for storytelling, miniature painting, and crafting epic encounters—like dropping a full-sized blue dragon into a meat-grinder one-shot. The crew dives into Matt’s DM style, the balance between planning and improvisation, and the wild stories only decades at the table can create. Plus, Matt goes head-to-head in Dungeons and Decisions, recalls his most legendary

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Nicki about the art of creativity, improvisation, burnout, practice planning and MUCH more!

To celebrate the 85th birthday of Gary Bartz, we're sharing this freewheeling wide-ranging, previously unpublished interview for the first time. Hear the legend recount his career in his own words: from early sessions with Art Blakey to his charged Ntu Troupe records, working with McCoy Tyner and Donald Byrd, and of course, his years on the road with Miles Davis, immortalised on the sprawling masterpiece Live-Evil. We also chat about his recent collaborations with Maisha and Jazz is Dead.Most

How do we lead when we don’t have the answers? In this episode I chat with Rob Poynton to explore how fear and uncertainty can lead to presence, creativity and connection. Rob teaches improvisation at Oxford’s Saïd Business School and works with leaders around the world to help them navigate complexity, uncertainty and change with curiosity rather than control. We explore how improvisational principles like pausing, presence and “yes, and…” offer practical ways to meet fear, navigate change and

After an extended break, we are back to talk about our recent experience at the Fringe. John Mistele is guest! Sorry for the audio quality on this one!

Heyyyo! It’s Episode #54 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” Podcast. In this episode, I chat with CA-based comedian, John Schaefer, and we get into his fascinating journey from improv to stand-up comedy. We discuss how years of improvisation shaped John’s unique comedic style and the challenges he faced transitioning to the stand-up stage. Along the way, we also talk about the art of joke writing and the importance of audience connection. This episode, Part 1 of 2, offers a behind-the-scenes look at one

Wenn der Chat zum Kauf inspiriert – und ein Produktrückruf zur Rückgabe führt. In Folge 4 von «Chat Happens» geht es um unerwartete Folgen von Produktempfehlungen und fehlende Transparenz bei Händlern.Dazu kommen Technikpannen vor und während dem Stream, die für reichlich Frust und spontane Improvisation sorgen. Audio weg, Software zickt, nichts läuft wie geplant – und trotzdem geht’s weiter.Wie immer teilen beide ihre persönlichen Highlights – und zum Schluss gibt’s Empfehlungen: etwas für die

In this week's episode, we chat with Elizabeth Rodriguez of OKAN. Elizabeth reflects on the profound impact of her African ancestry on their music and takes us through her journey from classical music to rediscovering her roots in Cuban music and improvisation. She talks about the role of music in driving social change and how her personal experiences inspire her songwriting. Elizabeth also opens up about the challenges of parenting while pursuing a career in the music industry,

Send us a text ~ 2025 MUSC & DRAMA EXPO SPECIAL ~ In Episode 115, Patrick visits the 2025 Music & Drama Expo, to attend CDP sessions, and chat to exhibitors about new Music Education products. Ifeanyichukwu Ezinmadu introduces SymphoMe, which uses AI to help give students detailed feedback on their performances in between lessons. (1:08) Award-winning Jazz pianist, composer and educator Nikki Yeoh shares some of her steps to teaching improvisation, and to help students (and teac...

Send us a textJoin us in the olde Innsmouth Theatre as we welcome comedian and poet CJ Hooper and spoken word performer Matthew Wood of Edwyrdian Tales. We chat live Lovecraft, LARPs, pronunciation, comedy, martial arts, improvisation and vampires. Plus - the Return of Dagon's Sack!Download MP3Edwyrdian Tales CJ Hooper Support the showSend your questions to dagonsack@outlook.comIBC Online StoreInnsmouth Literary Festival IBC on FacebookIBC on YoutubeOld Episode...

Nathan Silver, director and co-writer of Between the Temples (and many other movies) joins me from New York today to talk about his 'scriptment' approach to screenwriting, in which scripts read more like novellas. Nathan and I have a great chat about how he collaborates with cast and uses improvisation to tell a story; how comedy helps him to 'Trojan horse' experimental work to audiences; and his thoughts on letting an audience feel a little bit lost. Watch the trailer for Between the Temples,

Aerosmith, Sting, Bryan Adams, and a host of other acts…Russ Irwin, singer-songwriter, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist has worked with all of them. What makes great art? What does it take and how does it happen? In this episode we chat about jazz, improvisation, influence and ingenuity, and how an artist’s life can change in a flash. http://russirwin.comSend us a text------------------------Produced and Edited by Arts and Craft.Theme Music: Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras.

This week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast features Chat Pile's Stan and Luther Manhole! In our interview, we discuss what went into following up the impressive God's Country and how the reception to that album was a game changing experience, We also went deep into Uniform’s Ben Greenberg involvement in mixing the new album, how improvisation is a key part in creating music for them, and the reason they never have a set list when they perform live. Stin also shares the anxiety that creeps up when

Steve’s daughter, Avery, wrote a Hunger Games Musical Parody a few years ago.  This past Spring, her university’s Improvisation group was actually able to put on a performance of the show she wrote.  Avery and her friends Addie and Kamron join Steve on this episode to discuss the show, their respective roles, and the video premier happening today, as well as the TikTok videos associated with the show that have gone viral.  https://www.youtube.com/@wsutroupe  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsuhungergames

Unlock the secrets of improvisation and transform your communication, creativity, and confidence! Join us as we chat with Lisa Rowland and Dan Milton-Klein, two improv experts from Stanford University. Lisa shares her journey from scripted theater to global improv performer and workshop designer. Dan reveals insights from over 20 years of teaching improv at Stanford and working with top global clients.Discover the history and evolution of improv, practical tips to enhance your communication

🦈🦈🦈 Paul and Stephen welcome brilliant writer and comedian Alex Edelman for a deep chinwag on spirituality, religion, improvisation, and paranormal leanings. Listen as they dive right in with why the CIA should use Baby Shark in its interrogation program, the importance and virtue of repetition in the process of joke writing, the Socratic method in comedy, and how AI and Chat GPT will affect the future of humor. The conversation then turns to Romanian religious historian Mircea Eliade and the

This week we had a phenomenal chat with Laura Camara. Vocalist Laura Camara (formerly known as Laura Brunner) is an American performer,  composer, arranger, and educator. Musically trained as a multi-instrumentalist, Laura is perhaps most known for her powerful voice, musical versatility, and innovative improvisation. Not only that, Laura and Krista sang in Children’s Choir together! Make sure you get your tickets for her upcoming show/Album release at the MAC in Worthington, “Shades of Ellington”

This guest tells me he's on a global mission to help people optimize productivity with positivity.He delivers a rare blend of inspiring content and entertaining humor - using his experience as a stand-up and improvisation comic.Paul Osincup is F U N N Y and clever. He helps create happier, healthier, and more connected workplaces, too!Join in to hear us chitty-chat about: How his nerdy obsession became his career. The view point of kids and dogs - and why that matters Reframing stress into humor