Timprovise is a TV presenter, stand-up comedian, actor, content creator, and all-around creative force from South Auckland. We dive into the making of his debut one-hour comedy special, The Kapahaka Dropout, the challenges of being a fair-skinned Māori comedian, and the importance of representation and building your own stage when none exists.We explore New Zealand’s comedy scene, tall poppy syndrome, and how genuine support, like a simple message, can uplift someone to keep chasing their dreams. Tim shares his North Star vision, the creative process behind his jokes, and why legacy matters more than likes.🔥 Whether you’re a comedy nerd, creator, or just chasing big dreams — this one’s for you.Visit: 🔗 https://timprovise.com | 🎟️ https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/timprovise-the-kapahaka-dropout/ | 👉 https://frankmanagement.nz/timprovise/
MOMENTS
(0:00) - 🟣 The INTRO
(2:51) - 💐 The Flowers
(7:29) - 🥝 The Flag
(14:00) - ✴️ The Northstar
(18:40) - 🪖 The Funeral Mixtape
(20:33) - 🤟 The Luck = Opportunity meets preparation - Sacrifice
(22:39) - 🧨 The Impact & Legacy - Fuck likes
(24:24) - 🐻 The Kapahaka Dropout
(26:10) - 🐩 The Racist Dog
(28:03) - 🕺 The Name (Kapahaka)
(29:42) - 🔄 The Feedback
(31:50) - 👀 The White Audience
(33:48) - 🗺️ The Engagement
(36:49) - 🏦 The Classic
(38:21) - 🌚 The Hood (Poppy’s Comedy Club)
(40:29) - 📜 The story of how Poppy’s started
(43:54) - 🚨 The NEWS! EXCLUSIVE
(45:59) - 🃏 The Universal Joke/Comic
(48:34) - 📦 The Marketing
(50:36) - 📣 The Crowd Work (Goes Wild)
(53:57) - 🕶️ The Blind Lady
(56:29) - ❞ The Quote - The Drama
(59:54) - 🧃 The Brand (Timprovise on the self)
(1:06:11) - ❓The Maori
(1:08:19) - 🥧 The Bakery Run
(1:17:50) - 🧸 The Most Challenging - The Toys
(1:31:20) - 🎛️ THE SOUNDBOARD
(1:33:47) - 🎛️ The Advice to Myself
(1:34:49) - 🎛️ The Quote that changed Tim’s life
(1:35:25) - 🎛️ The New York Knicks
(1:38:30) - 🎛️ The Timprovise SPECIAL
(1:39:42) - 🫡 THE CRAZY
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