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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 InterviewsJeff Michalski
Jeff Michalski is an actor, director, improvisor, teacher, mentor and so much more. He worked in comedy clubs across the country with the Original Comedy…
Improv InterviewsNathan Keats
Meet the wonderful Nathan Keats who has a Master's Degree in Autism from the Tizard Centre. He is currently involved in a research project on using…
Improv InterviewsPart 1 - Howard Jerome & Michael Golding
Part 1 - Howard Jerome & Michael Golding by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsPart 2 - Howard Jerome and Michael Golding
Part 2 - Howard Jerome and Michael Golding by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsJane Morris -
Jane Morris has improvised, written, performed, and directed shows around the world. Beginning in Chicago, where she helped found the Second City ETC with her…
Improv InterviewsKay Ross Imagining Possibilities through Improvisation
Kay Ross – Imagining Possibilities Kay Ross was born in Scotland, grew up in Australia, and has lived in Hong Kong for 25 years. She has been acting since she…
Improv InterviewsEd Asner - Improv Interviews with Margot Escott
Over the course of his seventy plus year career, Ed Asner has simultaneously established himself as one of the most legendary actors alive while championing…
Improv InterviewsCarol Sills Improv Interviews
Carol Bleackley Sills, director of Sills/Spolin Theater Works has been an influential force behind improvisational theatre since 1960. Carol studied with Viola…
Improv InterviewsSean Mulvihill - Act Social Movie- Improvisation for Conflict Resolution
Sean A. Mulvihill is currently directing the documentary feature film, “Act Social” featuring Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it, Anyway?). The film follows Sean…
Improv InterviewsAretha Sills Improv Interviews
Aretha Sills is the granddaughter of Viola Spolin. She studied theater games for many years with her father, director Paul Sills (creator/director of The…
Improv InterviewsGary Schwartz Part 2
Part 2 of my podcast with Gary Schwartz, an award-winning TV and film actor, director, comedian and a master improvisational acting coach whose 30 years as a…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews John Dawson Part 2 of 2
I met John Dawson through our mutual friend Nick Johne from Chicago's Second City. They had worked together at Toronto's Second City before they both…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews - John Dawson Part 1 of 2
I met John Dawson through our mutual friend Nick Johne from Chicago's Second City. They had worked together at Toronto's Second City before they both…
Improv InterviewsCraig Price on Improv Interviews with Margot Escott, LCSW
Margot Escott speaks with improv master Craig Price who is using his 30+ years of experience (including training with the great Del Close)in wellness classes…


Improv InterviewsCameron Algie - Improv for Anxiety
Cameron Algie - Improv for Anxiety by Margot Escott

Improv InterviewsNick Johne Podcast
Join me to listen the the fascinating and very funny improv master Nick Johne. An alumnus of Toronto’s award-winning Second City Main Stage cast, Nick Johne…

Improv InterviewsKelly Leonard – Author and Creative Executive at The Second City in Chicago
Kelly Leonard is the Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at The Second City and Second City Works. His book, “Yes, And: Lessons from The…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interview with Jill Bernard
Improv Interview with Jill Bernard by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsSANDY BRUCE - PIONEER IN IMPROV FOR ASD
SANDY BRUCE - PIONEER IN IMPROV FOR ASD by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews
Listen to the exciting improv program created by Wendy Rush and Tom McCourt for the Las Vegas Juvenile Offenders program. This unique program will also serve…
Improv InterviewsStephanie Anderson
Meet Stephnie Anderson - improviser, performer, teacher and much more!
Improv InterviewsTed DesMaisons
Meet the delightful Ted DesMaisons. Ted is known for his work with Mindfulness and Improv. He is an inspiring and lovely man!
Improv InterviewsMichael Golding
Listen as Michael Golding shares his journey in improvisational theatre for over 40 years. He was mentored by the "Father of Improv" David Shepherd and wrote…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews - The Fantastic Funny Femmes
Listen to Brie Watson, Candace Meeks and Alicia Douglas of the Fantastic Funny Femmes describe their powerful work on-stage and in the classroom. These ladies…
Improv InterviewsPam Victor - Improviser/Author
Pam Victor describes her life in improv, founding the improv group The Ha-Ha's and how she co-authored "Improvisation at the Speed of Light" with TJ Jagodowski…
Improv InterviewsPatricia Ryan Madson - Improv Wisdom
Join us for a delightful talk with a woman who has brought improv to so many people.She is the author of the award-winning book,IMPROV WISDOM: Don’t Prepare…
Improv InterviewsKAT KOPPETT - Improv Interviews Ep.18
Kat Koppett is the CEO & President of Koppett a coaching and consulting company specializing in the use of theatre and storytelling techniques to enhance…
Improv InterviewsJoe Bill - Master Improv Teacher.
I had the good fortune to meet and study with Joe Bill and I was truly blown away by his brilliance as an improv teacher and human being. For more about Joe…
Improv InterviewsDr. Daniel Wiener
Dr. Wiener discusses his work combining improvisational theatre games in psychotherapy. His book, "Rehearsals for Growth", 1994, is a groundbreaking work on…
Improv InterviewsSAM LONGORIA
Sam is truly a Renaissance man (although he insists the Renaissance is over!) and he loves improvisational theatre, film editing and directing and so much…

Improv InterviewsBernie De Koven-Improv Interview
Bernie De Koven, the master of play, shares his experience in the art and therapy of play! Bernie brings joy and love wherever he goes and is known as the…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interview Assael Romanelli, MSW
Assael Romanelli, MSW is an improviser/therapist who recently published his PhD research study on training therapists in improvisation skills. Listen to how…
Improv InterviewsGary Schwartz
Listen to master improvisation coach Gary Schwartz talk about his childhood that inspired him to write his award winning childrens book,"The King of Average"…
Improv InterviewsBernie Dekoven Part 2
Improv Interviews Part 2 with the fabulous Bernie De Koven. Bernie explains the "well-played game" and how to put the fun back into our lives.
Improv InterviewsIMPROV INTERVIEWS: JIMMY CARRANE
Improv master teacher Jimmy Carrane shares his history in improv and working with some of the great teachers in this art form. His students come from around…
Improv InterviewsStacey Smith
Improv Interviews. Margot Escott speaks with Improv Professional Stacey Smith in Bonita Springs Florida where Stacey was teaching an Improv Workshop and…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interview #1 Craig Price - 10:26:16, 1.45 PM
This is episode one of Improv Interviews with Margot Escott