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Improv Autopsy

Stephen Kadwell
Improv
Comedy Sports
SAC Comedy Lab
Hyprov
Flanagan's Wake
Madison
Chicago
Orlando, United States
Berlin
Adam Bellas
Sharf and Walden
John Hilsen
Theater
Improv Olympics
Six Degrees Improv
Orlando
Noble Fool Theatre
SAK Comedy Lab
Minneapolis
Colin Mochrie

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

Chase Padgett
Multitalented improviser and musician
Independent artist
Episode: Chase Padgett Part 1
Jenni McIntire
Founding member of Offsides; SAC Comedy Lab performer
Offsides, SAC Comedy Lab
Episode: Jenni McIntire Part 1
Adam Bellas
Improv performer featured on Six Degrees and History Bluffs
Six Degrees / History Bluffs (improv groups)
Episode: Adam Bellas Part 2
Adam Scharf
Talented improviser from Orlando
SAC Comedy Lab
Episode: Adam Scharf
Phil Lusardi
Improv performer, co-creator of Flanagan's Wake
Flanagan's Wake/Improv Olympic
Episode: Phil Lusardi Part 2
Brian Kapell
Improv performer and educator, early adopter and promoter of Comedy Sports and Laughing Lizard Lounge; helped bring improv to Berlin
Improvist community, Comedy Sports, Laughing Lizard Lounge (Berlin), Berlin improv scene
Episode: Brian Kapell Part 1
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
Improviser, content creator, mod(erator); former student
Dad's Garage (past)
Episode: Danny Loecken Part 2

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Stephen Cadwell
Host of Improv Autopsy

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Apple Podcasts
#249
United States/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#211
Canada/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#117
South Africa/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#216
Netherlands/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

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Jenni McIntire Part 2
Q: Do you have any advice you would give to your younger self?
Push things a little more, break out of comfort, and remember that there are many improv styles beyond fixed rules; trust the process and have fun.
Jenni McIntire Part 2
Q: Jenni, what inspires you on stage?
Inspiration comes from unexpected moments and the joy of being surprised by others' choices, which keeps scenes lively and engaging.
Jenni McIntire Part 2
Q: Jenni, what is your favorite get for, your favorite ask?
She describes a go-to get-for, asking about a job that was quit or fired from, and also shares a favorite scene prompt like choosing a location from a scene from a book or show.
Mark Hervey Part 2
Q: If you could share the stage with a fictional character, who would it be?
Animal from the Muppets, imagining a show with Animal on drums for a fusion of energy and whimsy.
Mark Hervey Part 2
Q: If you could be on stage with someone who has passed away, who would it be?
Miles Davis, because of the improvisational prowess and the possibility of playing with someone who never repeats a performance.

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6. Brian Kapell
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