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Improv Touchstones
Colin Thornton, Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
25 episodes
8 months ago
Hosts Brenden, Colin, and Tone delve into the five universal touchstones that make a good Improv scene with talented and famous improvisers from around the world. Hear their opinions and learn how to improvise with Truth, Vulnerability, Playfulness, Positivity, and Presence.
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Hosts Brenden, Colin, and Tone delve into the five universal touchstones that make a good Improv scene with talented and famous improvisers from around the world. Hear their opinions and learn how to improvise with Truth, Vulnerability, Playfulness, Positivity, and Presence.
Show more...
Comedy Interviews
Arts,
Comedy,
Education,
Performing Arts,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/25)
Improv Touchstones
Legendary Subversive Improv Actor David Razowsky
Sam Fisher chats with master improviser and author of "Subversive's Guide to Improvisation" David Razowski.
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2 years ago
42 minutes 25 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Magnet Theater Performer, and Teacher, Rick Andrews
2 years ago
39 minutes 9 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Actor, writer, and Magnet Theater Improv Stalwart, Louis Kornfeld
2 years ago
53 minutes 50 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Annoyance Theater Founding Member and Bassprov Expert, Mark Sutton
Colin Thornton speaks with improviser extraordiannaire, Mark Sutton.
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3 years ago
36 minutes 10 seconds

Improv Touchstones
'TJ and Dave' Legend and 'Veep' Star , David Pasquesi
Tone talks touchstones and improv life with one of the most experienced and famed improvisers on earth, David Pasquesi. With countless acting, writing, producing, and director credits; in addition to being a part of one of the most respected long-form improv shows, 'TJ and Dave,' Dave Pasquesi's name speaks for itself.
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3 years ago
38 minutes 21 seconds

Improv Touchstones
'Whose Line' and 'Let's Make a Deal' Star, Jonathan Mangum
Tatiana Godfrey interviews Jonathan Mangum, co-star of 'Let's Make a Deal,' and featured improviser on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'
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3 years ago
40 minutes 4 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Media Mogul, Comedian and Author Will Hines
Tone speaks with the legendary Will Hines.
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4 years ago
40 minutes 16 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Emmy nominated 'Big Mouth' writer, Shantira Jackson
New Touchstones co-host, Tatiana Godfrey, sits down with Emmy nominated performer, writer, improv extraordinaire, Shantira Jackson.
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4 years ago
48 minutes 24 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Owner and Operator of Pack Theater, Miles Stroth
We speak with Rock Theater Owner and Operator, Miles Stroth.
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4 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 42 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Players Workshop Owner, Best Selling Author, and TV Host, Jeff Rogers on Playfulness and Physicality
In our Season Two Finale, Jeff Rogers and Brenden cover a myriad of improv ideals, concepts, and practices in this all-encompassing interview of 'The PlayMaker's Mindset.' Jeff Rogers is Wall Street Journal & USA Today Best-Selling Author, award-winning Television Host, Professional MC, and sought after public speaker with 25+ years of experience engaging audiences. Jeff is the owner of The Players Workshop, the oldest school of improvisation in the country, home to alumni Bill Murray, Bonnie Hunt, Harold Ramis, Matt Walsh, and many more. Find his new book, The PlayMaker's Mindset, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0955SP69F
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4 years ago
52 minutes 13 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Director, Dramaturge, and Theater-Maker Tatiana Godfrey on Responsibility
Community member, multi-hyphenate performer and teacher, and incredible improviser Tatiana Godfrey talks with Brenden about physicality, diversity, viewpoints and more.
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4 years ago
40 minutes 22 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Film, TV and Narrative Improv Powerhouse, Kari Coleman, on Community
Kari Coleman, Impro Theatre company member and narrative improv expert, talks with Brenden about the differences between comedic and narrative-centered improv. She gives great advice on taking the next step in your improv journey to transitioning to narrative improv. Tone speaks with IC community members, Brad and Claire Patterson, about how improv and marriage can go hand in hand.
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4 years ago
43 minutes 55 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Fable Weaver and Revolutionary Billy Merritt on Robot, Pirate, Ninja
Tone talks with Improv Revolutionary, Billy Merritt, on his journey and experiences while co-writing Robot, Pirate, Ninja, with Will Hines. Brenden speaks with IC leaders, Jon Ulrich and Colin Thornton, on how the teachings in the book can incorporate into classes.
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4 years ago
1 hour 19 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Author and Co-Host of 'The Backline' Rob Norman on Presence
A name synonymous with Toronto Improv, and author of the cool book, Improvising Now: A Guide to Modern Improv, helps crack the code on what presence could mean to an improviser. They continue to chat about conflict in scenes, walk-ons, and a multitude of helpful ideas for any improviser to take to their next performance.
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4 years ago
56 minutes 11 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Annoyance Co-founder and Improv Sage Joe Bill on Playfulness
Annoyance Theater Co-Founder and Superstar Improv performer and teacher, Joe Bill, talks with Tone about his experiences working abroad, how his life has formed his career and shares valuable knowledge on consistently learning and pushing yourself as an improviser. IC community star, Joe DiSalvo, speaks with Brenden about cerebral improv and Joe's performance with Joe Bill.
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4 years ago
58 minutes 41 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Author and Chicago Improv Stalwart Bill Arnett on Truth
Chicago Improv Studio and author of "The Complete Improviser" speaks with Brenden about a variety of topics based on the touchstone of truth. The two go over how to stay grounded, great approaches to initiations, and one of the assumptions in Bill's book. Improv Cincinnati community guest, Patricia Mullins, gives her take on Truth and Vulnerability.
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4 years ago
42 minutes 4 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Television Star Greg Proops on Presence
Season Two opens with improv legend Greg Proops having an honest, juicy detail-filled conversation with Touchstones' new co-host, Tone Branson. Greg talks about his incredible start and journey with Whose Line Is It Anyway? and his career, centered around our touchstone of Presence.
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5 years ago
57 minutes 30 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Legendary Performer and Host Jimmy Carrane on Truth and Vulnerability
Legendary performer and podcast host, Jimmy Carrane (Improv Nerd, The Art of Slow Comedy), joins Brenden in a conversation discussing his art of slow comedy, how life factors can impact improv, the importance of support and more!
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5 years ago
42 minutes 50 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Improv Trailblazer Susan Messing on Presence and Tenacity
Improv trailblazer, icon and legend, Susan Messing, joins Colin to speak on many topics. These include: her take on presence, her relationship with Del Close, her opening up on her late husband Michael, and the state of theaters in today's pandemic stricken world. Strap in for this special episode!
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5 years ago
1 hour 38 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Three Time Canadian Comedy Award Winner Adam Cawley on Truth and Variety
Guest, Adam Cawley (The Backline Podcast, Working Moms, Baroness Von Sketch Show), talks with Brenden about what 'Truth' in improvisation means to him. Adam gives great advice on knowing how to play with your team and the crowd's strengths, based off of what you're doing, and where you're doing it. They explore his journey to getting to where he is now in an insightful and entertaining conversation.
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5 years ago
41 minutes 26 seconds

Improv Touchstones
Hosts Brenden, Colin, and Tone delve into the five universal touchstones that make a good Improv scene with talented and famous improvisers from around the world. Hear their opinions and learn how to improvise with Truth, Vulnerability, Playfulness, Positivity, and Presence.