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Publisher |: Lloydie James Lloyd

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Comedy,; Improv

Categories Via RSS |: Arts,; Comedy,; Improv

This is what the world of improv sounds like.

Improv is constantly evolving so how do we chronicle what is happening to it as an art form on and off stage? Each episode, The Improv Chronicle seeks to ignite and expand your interest in improvised theatre and comedy by speaking to people who are knowledgable about or impacted by different issues and topics related to the art form.

Hosted by improviser and broadcaster Lloydie James Lloyd from Nottingham, England, each short episode lifts the lid on an aspect of improv worth exploring and helps chronicle the growth of spontaneous discovery and creation around the world. www.improvchronicle.com. You can support the show here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People |: Lloydie James Lloyd
Premiere Date |: 2019-07-27
Frequency |: Biweekly
Explicit |: Yes

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55 Available Episodes (55 Total) / Average duration: 00:17:52

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55 Available Episodes (55 Total)Average duration: 00:17:52

Jul 13, 2021

00:17:58

Slowly, gradually, in some parts of the world, live shows are coming back. For some performers it’s their first shows back in front of a live audience in 16 months. That sort of gap between shows is something many improvisers never thought they’d have to face and it’s meant a whole big mix of emotions.

This episode features:

Liam Webber

https://www.liamwebberimprov.co.uk/

Nottingham improv duo The Clones

Twitter: @liam_webber

Instagram: @liamjwebber

Tanyika Carey

https://www.cherubimprov.org

Twitter: @TanyikaCarey

IG: @TanyikaCarey

Tanyika's sketch team IG: @GaryfromHR.

Katy Schutte

https://www.katyschutte.co.uk/

Twitter: @katyschutte

Instagram: @katyschutte

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Get the world of improv in your inbox every two weeks - improvchronicle.substack.com

Get transcripts of episodes and blogs at improvchronicle.com

Get in touch at newsdesk@improvchronice.com

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2021

00:19:23

What happens when two improv organisations in different parts of the world happen to have the same name - and then discover each other exist?

This is the story of The Improv Place, USA and The Improv Place, UK. Last week, after a series of conversations, one of the two organisations changed names. This episode tells the story of how these companies came about, and how they reached a resolution about their names.

This episode features:

Jermaine Trice from The Improv Place

Check out recordings of some of the shows The Improv Place has been staging by following these links:

Voices - Episode 7

https://youtu.be/WKX_9US110k

Pandemic Chef - Episode 3

https://youtu.be/-VOgCldPpow

Sing! - Episode 1

https://youtu.be/Q3JyOclEFoc

Variété - Episode 1

https://youtu.be/NUaIayFtQ24

The House Show - Episode 1

https://youtu.be/VUmayiFs9nI

Katy Schutte and Chris Mead from The Improv Place UK, which is now known as The International Improv Station

You can find them at their old site, ahead of their rebrand at

https://theimprov.place/

which will soon become - http://internationalimprovstation.com/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Get the world of improv in your inbox every two weeks - improvchronicle.substack.com

Get transcripts of episodes and blogs at improvchronicle.com

Get in touch at newsdesk@improvchronice.com

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2021

00:11:04

How do we turn a scene around when it isn't going as well as we intended. This episode, host Lloydie gets voicemails from improvisers around the world with top tips on how to rescue a scene that's not going well.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

This show features:

Andel Sudik

Jon Nguyen

Emma Bird

Pete Bergen

Hannah Platts

Monika Ozdarska

Tim Sniffen

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Get the newsletter at improvchronicle.com

Get in touch at newsdesk@improvchronice.com

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 2021

00:16:38

How much do external factors like the space we play in or the audience have an influence on what we do on stage as improvisers - and how much impact should they have? Three improvisers from three different countries give their thoughts on the impact of the audience, the spaces they play in and how much attention we should pay to that.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

This show features:

Emily Brady:

Check out her podcast, The Improv Treehouse here: https://soundcloud.com/improvtreehouse

Rob Mulligan:

Check out Rob's two podcasts:

Good Stuf with Rob and Nick - https://anchor.fm/good-stuf-podcast

Adverture Incorporated - https://adventureincpod.com/

Rob Norman:

Check out Rob's podcast, The Backline here: https://thesonarnetwork.com/the-backline/

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2021

00:19:47

From time to time, many (if not most) improvisers find themselves stuck inside their head and thinking too much. How can we identify when it is happening, and how can we moderate any negative impact it might be having on our performance.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

This episode features:

Shari Hazlett

Instagram: @ShariHazlett

Jessica Mitolo

https://www.secondcity.com/people/chicago/jessica-mitolo/

Jay Sukow

https://todayimprov.com/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 2021

00:19:19

What exactly does improv give to the corporate world and how is it benefitting workplaces, even during (or especially during) the pandemic! This episode we explore the ways improv is helping the business world become more effective and more human, and how not knowing what is to come can be an advantage.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

This episode features:

Richard Bradford, head of facilitation at The Maydays:

https://www.themaydays.co.uk/business-improv/

Hear the new Maydays podcast at:

www.podfollow.com/maydays

Aih Mendoza from Third World Improv:

https://thirdworldimprov.com

www.facebook.com/thirdworldimprov

and check out Third World Improv's house team who are performing weekly shows here: www.facebook.com/housekeepingimprov

Neil Mullarkey from The Comedy Store Players:

https://neilmullarkey.com

Join Josie Lawrence and Neil for a live family friendly virtual show on 27th May at 6pm UK time live from the Comedy Store:

https://www.thecomedystorelive.co.uk/shows/neil-mullarkeys-crowdsauce

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2021

00:20:00

What happens when you get stage fright and how have some improvisers overcome it? This episode features personal stories about how people have overcome their own anxieties about performing at a time when some others are feeling nerves for the first time.

If you are experiencing any sort of anxiety in relation to going onto the stage, do talk to someone about it. I hope this podcast is helpful but please remember, if you need advice on your specific situation, do see a professional.

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

This episode features:

Luke Benson:

You can hear Luke on Look What’s After Happening - an improvised comedy podcast where Luke and Mark Cantan present a nonsensical history of the world as characters Colin Spress and Cillian Vermillion, without the burden of facts or knowledge. Recent guests include Jess McKenna, Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus and Ryan Rosenberg.

Neil Munro:

Neil works as a media producer, filmmaker, photographer, editor, performer, & podcaster. His is the editor of the We Are What We Overcome Podcast about mental health - https://facebook.com/WAWWOpodcast/

Susan Messing:

Find Susan on Twitter at @MessingSusan

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 2021

00:20:11

The Game Of The Scene is one of the more debated improv concepts. Part of that debate has simply focused on defining what we mean by ‘the game of the scene’ and part of the debate has been about its usefulness or necessity. This episode we explore definitions of Game and hear from those who use this tool and those who don’t.

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

This episode features:

Bill Arnett

https://chicagoimprovstudio.com/

Brandon Gardner

https://losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com/

https://www.wgimprovschool.com/

Patti Styles

https://www.pattistiles.com/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2021

00:17:10

As we continue talking about the move towards getting back to improv in real life, what will happen to online improv? To begin with it was a stop-gap for most, but one year in, it’s fostered an international community that isn’t going to go away. So when we are back doing shows in real life, where does online improv fit?

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast

This episode features:

Jason Geis:

CSZN Comedy Network: twitch.tv/csznchicago (come watch anytime)

Theater: cszchicago.com

Classes (online): https://www.cszchicago.com/training

Laxmi Priya:

Improv Comedy Bangalore (https://www.icbangalore.com/)

Braínne Edge:

https://www.comedysportz.co.uk/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 2021

00:22:44

As the vaccine rollouts happen around the world, announcements are beginning to be made about when theatres might be able to open later in the year.

This episode you’re going to hear from improvisers who, after a year of doing no live performance, have been considering not going back to the art form.

CONTENT WARNING:

This episode features conversations about grief and suicidal thoughts.

If you are impacted by these topics or need help, please follow these links. There are people and organisations who can help you.

https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

This show features:

Brendan Duffy

Hear Brendan on The James Bond A-Z podcast: https://podfollow.com/jamesbondatoz/

Hellena Jang

Follow Hellena on social media to find out about classes:

Facebook: Hellena Jang

Instagram: hellena_jang