Episodes

  • Sarah Hutchinson

    Sarah Hutchinson
    Nov 4 2024
    This week we are delighted to welcome Sarah Hutchinson to the show. Sarah is a relative newcomer to the improv world, but has made huge waves in her rookie year. Hear all about how moving to Liverpool kicked off an exciting new time in her life and how improv fits in to the new chapter in her life. What started as a fun idea when lookinging for activites to do in the area very quickly became a whole new world of friends, laughter and in many ways family. Hear all about Pick 'N' Mix Improv and how it has grown from a beginners improv level one course to an award winning short form comedy troupe in a matter of months! Sarah is on a creative adventure full of spoken word, Documentary style longform and of course lots of short form improv fun and you can hear all about it in this fantastic chat. So sit back, relax and enjoy hearing all about Sarah's true story about making stuff up.
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    47 mins
  • Neil Mullarkey

    Neil Mullarkey
    Oct 21 2024
    In this episode, our host Iain Luke Jones sits down with UK improv pioneer Neil Mullarkey for an in-depth chat about his incredible journey through the world of improv comedy and beyond. We dive into how he first discovered improv, the origins of his long-standing friendship with Austin Powers star Mike Myers, and how the iconic Comedy Store Players came to be. Neil also shares fascinating stories from the early days of Whose Line is it Anyway?, and we explore his transition into using improv techniques to revolutionise the corporate world. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with laughter, insight, and a peek behind the scenes of both the comedy stage and the boardroom. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss—so sit back, relax, and enjoy Neil’s true story of making stuff up!
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • A-Z of Improv - The Letter H

    A-Z of Improv - The Letter H
    Oct 7 2024
    This week we return to our popular feature The A-Z of Improv. Returning to the show to help Iain break down all things 'H' is friend of the show and last minute super sub Dave Hodgson. Interested to find out what words made the list? Well there's only way way to find out! It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy another fun A-Z of Improv chat.
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    57 mins
  • Portia Fahey

    Portia Fahey
    Sep 23 2024
    This week we are delighted to welcome Porta Fahey from Broken Chair Improv to the show! It is a fascinating chat about improv, politics, friendhip and life and we know you are going to love it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Portia's true story about making stuff up.
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    55 mins
  • Aree Witoelar

    Aree Witoelar
    Sep 9 2024
    This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Aree Witoelar to the show! Aree is a Norway-based improv teacher, director and performer from Indonesia & am the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Norway’s most inclusive international improv community with over 1,000 members! During this chat we find out how Aree ended up in Norway, how his improv journey unfolded and so much more! So it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy Aree's true story about making stuff up. For all things Aree, please visit his website: www.areewitoelar.no
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    59 mins
  • Jayant Chopra

    Jayant Chopra
    Aug 26 2024
    This week we are delighted to welcome Jayant Chopra to the show! Jayant is a prolific improviser both in person and online and his brillianlty authentic performances always make you feel like you are in very safe hands indeed. During this chat you will hear how he got into improv, where he is at with it currently and what his hopes and aspirations are for his improv future. It's a fun, frinedly chat that we know you are going to love! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jayant's true story about making stuff up.
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    59 mins
  • A Shenanigan, a Wedding & an Agent

    A Shenanigan, a Wedding & an Agent
    Jul 29 2024
    This week time is short and so is the episode! It says it all in the title and if you want to know exactly what the title means, then you are just going to have to listen! So sit back, relax and find out what on earth is on Iain's mind
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    20 mins
  • Improv Chat with ChatGPT

    Improv Chat with ChatGPT
    Jul 15 2024
    This week Iain talks all things improv with ChatGPT! Yes that's right, you read that correctly... Can AI be a genuinly interesting guest? you may well be surprised. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a brew as we find out just how human AI can be.
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    23 mins