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Improv Autopsy

Stephen Kadwell
Improv
Hyprov
Chicago
Comedy Sports
SAC Comedy Lab
Theater
Minneapolis
Colin Mochrie
John Hilsen
Berlin
Madison
Flanagan's Wake
Orlando, United States
Sharf and Walden
Adam Bellas
Laughing Lizard Lounge
Disney
Second City
Audience
Commedia Dell'arte

Improv Autopsy is a podcast about how people were introduced to improvisational theatre, a celebration of our "failures" and the lessons we've learned from them and the occasional show post mortem.

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Recent Guests

Adam Bellas
Improv performer and former SAC/Six Degrees member
SAC Comedy Lab, Six Degrees, History Bluffs
Episode: Adam Bellas Part 1
Adam Scharf
Talented improviser from Orlando
SAC Comedy Lab
Episode: Adam Scharf
Phil Lusardi
Improv veteran; Corky's Callback; Flanagan's Wake creator
Herald Team Corky's Callbacks; Flanagan's Wake; Yes And Now What (Substack)
Episode: Phil Lusardi Part 1
Brian Kapell
Improv performer, director, producer, and educator; founder of Short Form Improv Comedy Performance
Short Form Improv Comedy Performance, Comedy Sports, Comedy Shorts Berlin
Episode: Brian Kapell Part 2
Stacey Hallal
Founder and artistic director of Curious Comedy Theatre
Curious Comedy Theatre
Episode: Stacey Hallal
John Hilsen
Improviser, improvisational musician, musical director
Hipprov / The Life Robotic project
Episode: John Hilsen Part 1
Danny Loecken
Former student of SAC Comedy Lab; improv instructor
SAC Comedy Lab, IO Chicago
Episode: Danny Loecken Part 1
Phil Geurin
Improv actor and clown practitioner
JetCity Improv (Seattle)
Episode: Phil Geurin Part 2
Jimmy Binns
Chicago comedy actor and improviser featured in an in-depth interview
Independent/Chicago theater
Episode: Jimmy Binns Part 2

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Stephen Cadwell
Host of Improv Autopsy

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Apple Podcasts
#65
South Africa/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#182
Netherlands/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#249
Spain/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jimmy Binns Part 2
Q: Jimmy, how do you get into the proper headspace to play?
You erase the chalkboard and create a blank mental slate, visualizing all thoughts as cleared away so you can engage in the moment with openness.
Brian Kapell Part 2
Q: Is there a suggestion that you, is your least favorite something you get often and would rather not hear other than volcano?
He approves of avoiding clichés like a forced relationship, arguing that the relationship itself is the key driver and should be nuanced rather than formulaic.
Phil Geurin Part 1
Q: What was that moment when you felt the improv thing clicked for you beyond just the raw butt-kicking of a group?
He recalls a breakthrough moment with the Beautiful Terrible Group where he realized improv offered creative control and the potential for authentic, spontaneous laughter beyond scripted work.
Phil Geurin Part 1
Q: Has that been always sort of comedy related or theater? And then comedy came in later with the sketch? Or were you doing something other than comedic sketch?
Phil explains he started with sketch and scripted theater, then discovered improv and found it to be more freeing and collaborative, which convinced him to pursue improv as his core focus.
John Hilsen Part 1
Q: What's your approach to balancing support and presence in a live show with unpredictable volunteers and guest performers?
I focus on listening and creating space for singers and volunteers to shine, using music to set tone and anticipation rather than to showcase virtuosity, and I adjust dynamically to avoid overpowering moments while still guiding the scene forward.

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This show centers on improvisational theatre, exploring how guests first discovered improv, the missteps and lessons learned along the way, and practical takeaways for performance and creativity. Across episodes, conversations frequently touch on long-form versus short-form formats, backstage dynamics, audience interaction, and the personal growth that comes from embracing failure as part of the craft. The format often blends memoir with actionable insights—from warming up before shows to handling high-stakes performances—while spotlighting scenes from regional improv communities, mentorship, and the enduring appeal of collaboration and presence on stage.

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2. Adam Scharf
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4. Brian Kapell
5. Stacey Hallal
6. John Hilsen
7. Danny Loecken
8. Phil Geurin

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