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Improv Interviews
I'm a psychotherapist/improviser and host Improv Interviews with some of the most interesting people in the world - improvisers. We discuss what improv comedy is and how they use it for helping others.
Episodes
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews David Raitt - Improv Illusionist
David Raitt is an improviser, author and sketch comedian from Toronto. David shares his unique improv story starting in high school and having a troupe that…
Improv InterviewsBJ Lange - Actor-Improviser-Vet - Part2
Listen to Part 2 of our interview with the fabulous BJ Lange. He has devoted his life to service of others. When a cancer diagnosis forced BJ, a former Air…
Improv InterviewsBJ Lange - Improviser-Actor-Vet
BJ Lange is a very funny man who has survived many health and life issues but continues to find the bright side of life! When a cancer diagnosis forced BJ, a…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Larry Gifford-PD Avengers
Listen to the amazing Larry Gifford, found of the PD Avengers - a patient-led organization, united in the purpose of ending Parkinson's disease. We raise…
Improv InterviewsChris Mead-Dedicated Improviser
What a great experience getting to chat with Chris Mead in the UK. He is an experienced improviser, teacher, director and author. He was part of the renowned…
Improv InterviewsMatt Fotis - Improviser, Author Professor and so much more!
Meet the very funny and prolific writer, Matt Fotis. Matt is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Albright College, where he teaches improvisation, comedy…
Improv InterviewsTroels Andersen Kjær-Creativity & Madness
Meet the amazing Troels Andersen Kjar. Troels was born, raised, and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. His love of storytelling was kindled as a teenager when he…
Improv InterviewsGillian Bellinger-Misfit Improv & Acting School
Gillian Bellinger is a beloved improviser, teacher and actor. She founded the now thriving Misfit Improv and Acting School in Asheville, N.C. which just…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Jane Morris-The Johnny Appleseed of Comedy
Jane Morris is the queen of improv comedy! Her story is as unique as she is!. Co-founder at Second City ETC, she has done more to advance the art of Improv…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Dr. Jeanne Leep - Improviser, Author, & More
Dr. Jeanne Leep – Improv Nerd Meet the brilliant author and professor, Dr. Jeanne Leep. Jeanne played improv in Grand Rapids, Michigan and went on to pursue a…
Improv InterviewsThe Marvelous Michelle J Gilliam
The Marvelous Michelle J. Gilliam Michelle Gilliam is a beautiful person-inside and out! We have been friends for several years and I was delighted to have her…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Kathy Klotz-Guest - Keeping it Human
Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA KEEPING IT HUMAN Kathy Klotz-Guest is an incredibly funny lady and we had so much fun on this podcast! Her energy is boundless and…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Sarah Mcgillion-Conspiculous Theatre
Sarah McGillion an amazing improviser with a Master in Artificial Intelligence! She runs a company in Denmark called Inconspicuous where she teaches Applied…
Improv InterviewsAaron Krebs - Improviser/Actor/Entrepreneur
Meet the hysterically funny Aaron Krebs. I can’t remember laughing this much in a podcast since-well never! Among his many accomplishments he and his college…
Improv InterviewsTashika Campbell - Improviser/Coach/Mother
I had the good fortune to meet Tashika Campbell a few years ago when she was covering a class for Jay Sukow. I loved her energy, compassion and brilliance then…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Rob Norman - Improv Canada
What a delight to meet the fantastic Rob Norman in Toronto, Canada. Rob is a beloved improviser/instructor/writer/ podcaster. Rob is author of IMPROVISING NOW…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Jill Eickmann- Leela Theatre
After taking a workshop with Jill Eickmann I was so delighted to chat with her. Jill's teaching is incredibly supportive and validating! Jill Eickmann, MA…
Improv InterviewsAlrinthea Carter
What a gift to chat with Alrinthea Carter, writer, improviser, photographer and so much more. A truly renaissance artist. She had recently moved from…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Marc Warzecha
Meet the incredible Marc Warzecha who founded the online Sketch School https://www.thesketchschool.com/ I met Mark this spring when I took Comedy Sketch…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Kevin McGeehan - Master Story Teller
Meet award winning storyteller and improviser Kevin McGeehan. In our interview Kevin shares his improv journey in a touching, funny and very honest way. He…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Andrew Ritter - Musical Improv and More
Andrew Ritter taught improv and musical improv at Second City Chicago. We chatted about his introduction to musical improv with our mutual friend the brilliant…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Monika Ozdarska
MONIKA OZDARSKA Monika is a Warsaw-based improviser and a warm and brilliant spirit. We talked about her journey from Middle Eastern Archeology to Graphic…
Improv InterviewsLiz Allen - Improv Legend
Liz Allen is truly an improv legend. She is a sought after improv coach. In fact, for several years I’ve wanted to study with her but whenever I tried to sign…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Ted Waltmire
Ted Waltmire was a librarian, pianist and community musical director until his life completely changed in 2009 when he suffered a stroke and lost the ability…
Improv InterviewsFrank Caeti Improviser, Actor, Writer, Teacher
I had the good fortune to take an improv class with the wonderful Frank Cieta and what a great experience that was. Frank Cieta is a recognizable face to those…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Shaun Landry - Actor, Writer, Teacher, Director at The Ledge Theatre
Shaun Landry is a veteran actor and improviser who owns The Ledge Theatre in LA. She is an accomplished writer and teacher who is beloved by her students. Join…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Bill Chott Part 2 - Actor/Improviser/Writer/Director
Welcome to Part 2 of our chat with the wonderful Bill Chott. We had so much to talk about and continue learning about Bill and his story. In Part 2, Bill…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Bill Chott Part 1 - Improviser/Actor/Writer/Director/Producer
Bill Chott is a fabulous human being who is a writer, improviser and actor. And a very hardworking one! He is an alumnae of ComedySportz, IO and Second City…
Improv InterviewsKaty Schutte - Improviser, Writer, Maker, Performer
Meet the fabulous Katy Schutte. Katy is a well respected improviser, comedian, director,teacher and author and we had an in-depth dialogue about her career. We…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Bright Su - Improvisation and Spirituality
Welcome back, an encore with Bright Su. He is an improv coach based in San Jose, Ca, USA, and the author of Ji Xing Xi Ju (May 2020), the first complete improv…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews David Razowsky - A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation
David Razowky is a beloved improv performer, coach, director and author. His new book, A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation, has received rave reviews from…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews - Erin Diehl - Improv Innovator
Meet the Fabulous Erin Diehl, co-founder of Improveit! She helps clients eliminate barriers to collaboration, communication, and leadership. Improved help…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews - Bright Su - Innovative Improviser/Author/Coach
Bright Su – Let’s do VIP and 4D. Meet my dear friend, Bright Su. He is an extraordinary person and I am so glad to have him as a good fiend. Bright Su is an…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews - Improv & Dementia - James Robinson Ph.D. & Joy Glasser
Listen to this fascinating chat with Jim Robinson and Joy Glasser. Jim teaches improvisation and mental health at Mental Health Resources in Minneapolis. As a…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews - Phil Faiss -Improviser, Actor, and Writer
Phil Faiss is a wonderful improviser, actor, writer and host of Netflix with Phil. To learn more about him check his social media at: Book: Phil-O-Ween…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Karla Dingle - Actor | Improviser | Coach | Instructor | Producer
Karla Dingle is an amazing actor and improviser who started the Queen City Comedy in Charlotte, NC, a live and online theatre that has a global community…
Improv InterviewsCheryl Sloane - Raised at Second City
Cheryl Sloane was literally raised at Second City Chicago since her mother, Joyce Sloane, was the beloved maternal powerhouse in the origins of The Second…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews - Molly Erdman
Molly Erdman is a seasoned improviser, starting in high school and being on MainStage and cruise for Second City. She moved from Chicago to LA and pursued her…
Improv InterviewsJay Sukow Part 1
Jay Sukow is one of the most respected and beloved improv teachers today. He shares his childhood with a nurturing family and how he became the man he is. His…
Improv InterviewsPeter Felsman, PhD - Improviser, Social Worker, Researcher
Peter Felsman, PhD - Improviser, Social Worker, Researcher by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsAmy Seham
Meet my brilliant friend, Amy Seham. She wrote the groundbreaking feminist look at Improv in her 2001 book “Whose Improv is it Anyway?” and is currently…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Matthew Tolliver, Ph.D.
Meet the wonderful Matthew Tolliver PhD and his good friend Emily. He has been using applied improv with many groups, like First Responders and schools. He is…
Improv InterviewsNathan Keeates on Improv and Anxiety
Nathan Keeates on Improv and Anxiety by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsImprov Interview Gary Ware
Meet the delightful Gare Ware, author of "Playful Rebellion" ! Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play is a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker…
Improv InterviewsBlue Cavelle-Allette A very Funny Lady
Blue Cavell-Allette is a veteran improv performer who has been invited to perform and facilitate workshops all over North America. She is the producer and…
Improv InterviewsFrom Improviser to Therapist-A woman's journey with Beth Melewski
What a great chat with the lovely Beth Melewski! After a successful path in acting and improvisation, she chose a new path and is now in graduate school…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews = David Pasquesi
David Pasquesi is considered one of the greatest improvisers today! He is very humble and accepting spirit and his quick wit is phenomenal. With with his…
Improv InterviewsDan Dumash Improv With PD
Dan Dumsha is an actor/improviser who has been teaching improv for people with Parkinson's disease and care partners in Vancouver, Canada. He's teamed up with…
Improv InterviewsJonathan Pitts - Part 1
Jonathan Pitts is an award-winning international improv theatre artist and storyteller. He's performed and/or taught in 25 countries and 81 cities. He's the…
Improv InterviewsRich Baker - Improv Interview
I met Rich through our mutual lovely friend, Shirley Wainess. His classes are super fun and safe. I laugh so hard and learn so much!
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews Paul Vailancourt
Improv Interviews Paul Vailancourt by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsImprov Interview with Robert Moyer - Part 2
Improv Interview with Robert Moyer - Part 2 by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews-Robert Moyer Part 1
Improv Interviews-Robert Moyer Part 1 by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsCameron Dee - Improviser Edinburgh
Cameron Dee - Improviser Edinburgh by Margot Escott