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nanonanofilm
A cathartic podcast charting the trials and tribulations on my journey to becoming better at Improv Comedy.
Total 21 episodes
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Learnings From Facilitating Improv Classes

Learnings From Facilitating Improv Classes

Facilitating improv is different to performing it, so what have I managed to learn myself from coordinating classes?
14:1225/11/2024
Getting "Improv-Burnout"

Getting "Improv-Burnout"

I've noticed in the past I get burnout from doing too much improv. How can I be more proactive in stopping this happening before hints of resentment start surfacing?
11:1911/11/2024
Improv Retreats and Festivals

Improv Retreats and Festivals

What have I got from Improv retreats and festivals?
11:4628/10/2024
Refining My Approach and Views on Hosting

Refining My Approach and Views on Hosting

I've had mixed feelings about hosting improv shows. Why is that and what can I do about it?
10:5514/10/2024
Musical and Hip Hop Improv

Musical and Hip Hop Improv

I'm a real novice in this side of the art form. What sort of things can I do to immerse myself more and get better?
18:3030/09/2024
Touching in Improv

Touching in Improv

How has improv raised my awareness of people's physical boundaries and how have I adapted?
11:0916/09/2024
Being Better From The Backline

Being Better From The Backline

How can I get better at Backline contributions in improv scenes?
13:0202/09/2024
Being Hard On Myself

Being Hard On Myself

When I started improv, I'd be quite tough on myself after shows. I still do it sometimes. What sort of things can I do to get better at self-critiquing after a set?
09:2619/08/2024
Planning Things In Narrative Improv Scenes

Planning Things In Narrative Improv Scenes

How can I stop myself over-planning ahead?
10:5905/08/2024
Reincorporation in Improv Scenes

Reincorporation in Improv Scenes

How can I start focusing on doing it more and what's the etiquette?
11:3321/07/2024
Supporting Other Improv Acts

Supporting Other Improv Acts

I've reflected on how I feel when people come and see me perform. What can I do to get better at this myself?
05:3809/07/2024
Improviser Interview: George Butcher

Improviser Interview: George Butcher

George Butcher has been teaching and performing improv for years.  What lessons has George learnt on his improv journey?
27:4724/06/2024
The Everyday Scene

The Everyday Scene

How can I make an "everyday scene" more meaningful as part of an improvised narrative story?
11:5510/06/2024
How Do I Practice?

How Do I Practice?

What sort of things can I do to practice and improve my improv, both on my own and with others?
14:1627/05/2024
Trusting The Relationship Process

Trusting The Relationship Process

Overcoming my fear on simply trusting the process and not forcing events to happen.
12:5213/05/2024
My love-hate relationship with Improv Jams

My love-hate relationship with Improv Jams

I've asked myself why I often come away from Jams feeling unsatisfied...
07:3729/04/2024
Improv With Kids

Improv With Kids

Can I learn anything from doing improv with kids?
15:3615/04/2024
IPA - Impressive, Playful, Audience Aware

IPA - Impressive, Playful, Audience Aware

How can I enhance my short form improv to become more impressive, playful and being mindful that the audience sees everything? 
16:0529/03/2024
The Why

The Why

I noticed that some of my improv characters were a little flat and two dimensional. How can I make my characters have a bit more of a backstory and give them a reason for the way they are?
11:4018/03/2024
Control and Fear in an Improv Scene

Control and Fear in an Improv Scene

I've caught myself controlling a scene. Why do I do this?
11:3614/03/2024
The uber blocker

The uber blocker

What happens when you get in a scene with someone and you feel everything you offer is being blocked?
17:4518/02/2024