https://simplecast.com Liverpool Comedy Improv is an ever growing community of improvisers that span the globe. Every member of the community brings so much to improv and every player is unique in their own way. This podcast series gives our host Iain Luke Jones the opportunity to delve deep into all things improv and life with a guests from the LCI community and beyond. We want to know how people got into improv? The impact it has had on their life? & What struggles they have had to overcome inside and outside of improv? & away from improv what is their life journey. We want to learn all about the high’s and low’s of each guest’s life and find out what really makes them tick. What is their improv style? What impact has improv had on their life? & What does their improv future hold? We give each guest a platform to tell their story and give you the listener a chance to hear ordinary people telling us about their extraordinary lives. This podcast is the true story of making make stuff up. 2021 Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast en Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:13 +0000 https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c2a9447c-43d7-4809-ae3e-f4f902eae2a0/91327d9d-1e9e-4e0f-9b5b-38b9f2de8622/3000x3000/e7ca697a-22c9-445e-a17f-2fb65d65abbe.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com episodic Liverpool Comedy Improv is an ever growing community of improvisers that span the globe. Every member of the community brings so much to improv and every player is unique in their own way. This podcast series gives our host Iain Luke Jones the opportunity to delve deep into all things improv and life with a guests from the LCI community and beyond. We want to know how people got into improv? The impact it has had on their life? & What struggles they have had to overcome inside and outside of improv? & away from improv what is their life journey. We want to learn all about the high’s and low’s of each guest’s life and find out what really makes them tick. What is their improv style? What impact has improv had on their life? & What does their improv future hold? We give each guest a platform to tell their story and give you the listener a chance to hear ordinary people telling us about their extraordinary lives. This podcast is the true story of making make stuff up. Liverpool Comedy Improv, Iain Luke Jones false https://feeds.simplecast.com/nmgvkbef improv comedy interview, comedy, iain luke jones, improv, improv comedy, improv interview, interview, lci, lci podcast, liverpool comedy improv, liverpool comedy improv cast, liverpool comedy improvcast Liverpool Comedy Improv iainlukejones@icloud.com 2b9705d1-f68d-4d9e-ab5a-3b2f804613da Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Jennifer Carss) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jennifer-carss-mrNm15Qg Jennifer Carss Iain Luke Jones, Jennifer Carss 00:45:33 This week, host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the wonderful Jennifer Carss for a brilliant and heartfelt chat about how a “one-off favour” turned into a full-blown love affair with improv. Jen shares the story of how she accidentally stumbled into the improv world and somehow never quite left, becoming deeply embedded in the thriving scene in Manchester. What started as helping out a friend has grown into a rich creative life filled with performance, collaboration, and producing her own work. We talk about her passion for bringing improv to younger audiences, including the shows she runs where children don’t just watch — they become part of the action and experience the magic of making it up for themselves. Along the way, we chat about some of the fantastic projects she’s involved with, including Murder Inc, Anything Could Happen, Drunk Classics, Acting Up from ImproQuo, and Curly Tales. It’s a joyful conversation about saying yes to opportunities, building creative communities, and discovering where improv can take you when you least expect it. So grab a brew and settle in as we find out all about Jen's true story about making stuff up. This week, host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the wonderful Jennifer Carss for a brilliant and heartfelt chat about how a “one-off favour” turned into a full-blown love affair with improv. Jen shares the story of how she accidentally stumbled into the improv world and somehow never quite left, becoming deeply embedded in the thriving scene in Manchester. What started as helping out a friend has grown into a rich creative life filled with performance, collaboration, and producing her own work. We talk about her passion for bringing improv to younger audiences, including the shows she runs where children don’t just watch — they become part of the action and experience the magic of making it up for themselves. Along the way, we chat about some of the fantastic projects she’s involved with, including Murder Inc, Anything Could Happen, Drunk Classics, Acting Up from ImproQuo, and Curly Tales. It’s a joyful conversation about saying yes to opportunities, building creative communities, and discovering where improv can take you when you least expect it. So grab a brew and settle in as we find out all about Jen's true story about making stuff up. lci, uk improv, friendly chat, improv podcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, short form, improv comedy, long form false full 152 66c4d912-7a82-459a-8736-16b90cba5036 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/improv-book-suggestions-NVxcW0A_ Improv Book Suggestions Iain Luke Jones 00:27:55 On this episode of the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, host Iain Luke Jones flies solo and dives deep into the world of improv literature. Rather than sitting down with a guest, Iain takes a thoughtful and entertaining look at ten of the most influential improv books ever written, the texts that have shaped the way improvisers think, perform, teach, and occasionally argue about the art form. From status and spontaneity to “finding the game”, group mind, structure versus freedom and everything in between, he explores the ideas that have defined modern improv and the debates that continue to surround them. Are certain formats placed on too high a pedestal? Has the language of improv made us clearer or more cautious? And what can these books still teach us about stepping on stage with nothing but trust, instinct and a willingness to leap? Whether you’re a seasoned improviser, a curious newcomer, or someone who just loves peeking behind the curtain, this episode is a celebration of the thinkers, teachers and provocateurs who helped shape the craft. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back, relax… and enjoy another true story about the art of making stuff up. On this episode of the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, host Iain Luke Jones flies solo and dives deep into the world of improv literature. Rather than sitting down with a guest, Iain takes a thoughtful and entertaining look at ten of the most influential improv books ever written, the texts that have shaped the way improvisers think, perform, teach, and occasionally argue about the art form. From status and spontaneity to “finding the game”, group mind, structure versus freedom and everything in between, he explores the ideas that have defined modern improv and the debates that continue to surround them. Are certain formats placed on too high a pedestal? Has the language of improv made us clearer or more cautious? And what can these books still teach us about stepping on stage with nothing but trust, instinct and a willingness to leap? Whether you’re a seasoned improviser, a curious newcomer, or someone who just loves peeking behind the curtain, this episode is a celebration of the thinkers, teachers and provocateurs who helped shape the craft. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back, relax… and enjoy another true story about the art of making stuff up. improv books, booktube, lci, books, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improv book suggestions, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, lci podcast false full 151 c9f1d2b6-3bf9-4794-8348-489ba606aa4b Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Ebe McInerney) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ebe-mcinerney-5hs-fsnd-jfqqL4E7 Ebe McInerney Iain Luke Jones, Ebe McInerney 01:05:22 This week marks a milestone as we hit Episode 150! Host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the brilliant Ebe McInerney for a joyful and wide-ranging chat. Though relatively new to the improv scene, you would never know it from watching her perform. With razor-sharp instincts and a natural flair for comedy, Ebe is already making her mark as one of the newest members of The Oickers. In this episode, we dive into her journey into improv, what fuels her creativity, and how her other passions — from fantasy worlds to intricate crafts and the science of tiny living things — all feed into the performer she is becoming. It’s a warm, funny, and inspiring conversation with a performer who has an incredibly bright future ahead of her. So sit back, relax, grab a brew and join us for Episode 150! It's time to find out Ebe's true story about making stuff up. This week marks a milestone as we hit Episode 150! Host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the brilliant Ebe McInerney for a joyful and wide-ranging chat. Though relatively new to the improv scene, you would never know it from watching her perform. With razor-sharp instincts and a natural flair for comedy, Ebe is already making her mark as one of the newest members of The Oickers. In this episode, we dive into her journey into improv, what fuels her creativity, and how her other passions — from fantasy worlds to intricate crafts and the science of tiny living things — all feed into the performer she is becoming. It’s a warm, funny, and inspiring conversation with a performer who has an incredibly bright future ahead of her. So sit back, relax, grab a brew and join us for Episode 150! It's time to find out Ebe's true story about making stuff up. improvpod, lci, d&d, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, crochet, flintshire funnybone, dungeons and dragons, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, micro biology false full 150 bea9506c-0a33-4c69-bf9c-76696d9da51e Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-j-ZqC1cw4A A-Z of Improv - The Letter J Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson 01:13:00 This week we return to the A–Z of Improv series with the letter ‘J’. Host Iain Luke Jones is joined by good friend and fellow Oicker Dave Hodgson for a lively, thoughtful, and wide-ranging chat about what this letter brings to the world of improv. Together, they explore how it shows up in scenes, training, and everyday life, with plenty of laughs and reflections along the way. So sit back, relax, and grab a brew, it’s time to journey through the letter J. This week we return to the A–Z of Improv series with the letter ‘J’. Host Iain Luke Jones is joined by good friend and fellow Oicker Dave Hodgson for a lively, thoughtful, and wide-ranging chat about what this letter brings to the world of improv. Together, they explore how it shows up in scenes, training, and everyday life, with plenty of laughs and reflections along the way. So sit back, relax, and grab a brew, it’s time to journey through the letter J. a-z, improv guide, improvpod, lci, improvcast, a-z of improv, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 149 98968a1b-eb06-4667-b009-f169f3987f37 Mon, 9 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Hannah McGowan, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/hannah-mcgowan-a-stand-up-woman-gfMyJtVL Hannah McGowan - A Stand Up Woman Hannah McGowan, Iain Luke Jones 00:57:58 This week we welcome Hannah McGowan back to the show to talk about her transition from improviser to stand-up comedian. Hannah joins Iain to explore how her improv background continues to give her an edge when performing stand-up, from thinking on her feet to connecting with an audience in the moment. It’s been five years since Hannah first appeared on the podcast, and a lot has changed in that time. This episode is a chance to reconnect, reflect, and find out what she’s been up to since we last spoke, as well as digging into the similarities and differences between improv and stand-up along the way. So grab a brew, sit back, relax, and enjoy a thoughtful and entertaining chat about comedy, confidence and finding your voice on stage. This week we welcome Hannah McGowan back to the show to talk about her transition from improviser to stand-up comedian. Hannah joins Iain to explore how her improv background continues to give her an edge when performing stand-up, from thinking on her feet to connecting with an audience in the moment. It’s been five years since Hannah first appeared on the podcast, and a lot has changed in that time. This episode is a chance to reconnect, reflect, and find out what she’s been up to since we last spoke, as well as digging into the similarities and differences between improv and stand-up along the way. So grab a brew, sit back, relax, and enjoy a thoughtful and entertaining chat about comedy, confidence and finding your voice on stage. lci, stand up, friendly chat, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, confidence, lookback, female stand up, stand up comedy, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 148 d469836d-775a-4481-8740-5b18f496e359 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Lisa Dunning, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/lisa-dunning-gxBxJ5Oh Lisa Dunning Lisa Dunning, Iain Luke Jones 01:24:38 This week we’re kicking off 2026 with the fantastic Lisa Dunning! Lisa, a regular at Flintshire Funnybone Improv and CHIMPS and a member of one of the newest improv troupes on the block, Grass Dens, joins Iain to share her journey from starring in a televised version of The Nativity at just six years old to becoming deeply entrenched in the world of improv in recent years. This bumper episode is packed with conversation about accents, performing, using improv in the real world, sharing a hobby with your partner, and so much more. Also, stick around until the end for a special New Year musical treat from Iain! So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax, and discover Lisa’s true story about making stuff up. This week we’re kicking off 2026 with the fantastic Lisa Dunning! Lisa, a regular at Flintshire Funnybone Improv and CHIMPS and a member of one of the newest improv troupes on the block, Grass Dens, joins Iain to share her journey from starring in a televised version of The Nativity at just six years old to becoming deeply entrenched in the world of improv in recent years. This bumper episode is packed with conversation about accents, performing, using improv in the real world, sharing a hobby with your partner, and so much more. Also, stick around until the end for a special New Year musical treat from Iain! So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax, and discover Lisa’s true story about making stuff up. improvpod, lci, comedy improv, improvcast, improv, improv chat, improvised comedy, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, podcast chat false full 147 15f2d896-a521-4701-8211-2ebc7d8d4537 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (iain luke jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/2025-a-year-in-review-qqT98_bF 2025 - A Year in Review iain luke jones 00:33:27 This week we are bringing the year to a close with a look back at 2025. Iain reflects on the guests, conversations and special episodes that shaped another brilliant year for the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, celebrating the moments that made 2025 such a memorable one. There’s also a look ahead, teasing a few exciting things on the horizon as we move into 2026. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a little walk down memory lane - destination 2025. This week we are bringing the year to a close with a look back at 2025. Iain reflects on the guests, conversations and special episodes that shaped another brilliant year for the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, celebrating the moments that made 2025 such a memorable one. There’s also a look ahead, teasing a few exciting things on the horizon as we move into 2026. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a little walk down memory lane - destination 2025. comedy, uk improv, improv podcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, british improv scene, worldwide improv scene, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 146 3c9002e8-e531-412f-8bb5-d460808c70a7 Mon, 1 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (ChatGPT, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/chatgpt-returns-aP90V8_i ChatGPT Returns ChatGPT, Iain Luke Jones 00:27:19 This week we are welcoming back ChatGPT to the show to talk about their evolution since we last spoke and how they think they can be of service in the improv world. Iain chats with the newly-upgraded AI about the growing visibility of improv, how performers are using technology as a creative tool, and what the future might look like as human improvisers and AI learn to play together. We also explore the rise of improv across the UK, the joy of pun-based games, and why British audiences seem to love awkward humour more than anyone else. It’s an unusual episode, but a fascinating conversation about creativity, connection and the ever-changing world of improv. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this unconventional chat about improv, technology and everything in between. This week we are welcoming back ChatGPT to the show to talk about their evolution since we last spoke and how they think they can be of service in the improv world. Iain chats with the newly-upgraded AI about the growing visibility of improv, how performers are using technology as a creative tool, and what the future might look like as human improvisers and AI learn to play together. We also explore the rise of improv across the UK, the joy of pun-based games, and why British audiences seem to love awkward humour more than anyone else. It’s an unusual episode, but a fascinating conversation about creativity, connection and the ever-changing world of improv. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this unconventional chat about improv, technology and everything in between. lci, chatgpt, improv podcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, comedy chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, aichat false full 145 9c09b883-2fce-47ec-8d19-f904ebc8f8da Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, San George) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/san-stands-up-hE1AL828 San Stands Up Iain Luke Jones, San George 00:39:33 This week’s guest is long time friend of the show San George, who’s fresh from stepping into the world of stand-up comedy! We chat about how her gig came about, what it was like building her set, and how the night itself went down. Along the way, we dive into the similarities and differences between stand-up and improv, and explore how San balances her creative passions with managing medical challenges, proving that you don’t have to give up what brings you joy, you just have to find your own way of doing it. Of course, there’s a bit of Oickers chat thrown in for good measure, and at the heart of it all, it’s just two good pals having a laugh and talking about the things they love. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a nice warm cuppa because it’s time to find out exactly why San stood up. This week’s guest is long time friend of the show San George, who’s fresh from stepping into the world of stand-up comedy! We chat about how her gig came about, what it was like building her set, and how the night itself went down. Along the way, we dive into the similarities and differences between stand-up and improv, and explore how San balances her creative passions with managing medical challenges, proving that you don’t have to give up what brings you joy, you just have to find your own way of doing it. Of course, there’s a bit of Oickers chat thrown in for good measure, and at the heart of it all, it’s just two good pals having a laugh and talking about the things they love. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a nice warm cuppa because it’s time to find out exactly why San stood up. lci, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, inspirational, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improvisation, hidden illness false full 144 952120ba-ca4c-4fc2-a170-86fd1bef3e27 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Matt Knowles, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-knowles-3zdnL23O Matt Knowles Matt Knowles, Iain Luke Jones 00:45:22 This week’s guest is Matt Knowles from Glossop Improv and Dark Peak Adventure Club! After the pandemic, Matt decided it was time to get out, have fun and try something new, and that decision led him straight to the wonderful world of improv. We chat about creativity, community and the sheer joy of saying “yes, and” to life’s opportunities. So it’s time to sit back, relax and grab a brew as we find out all about Matt’s true story of making stuff up. This week’s guest is Matt Knowles from Glossop Improv and Dark Peak Adventure Club! After the pandemic, Matt decided it was time to get out, have fun and try something new, and that decision led him straight to the wonderful world of improv. We chat about creativity, community and the sheer joy of saying “yes, and” to life’s opportunities. So it’s time to sit back, relax and grab a brew as we find out all about Matt’s true story of making stuff up. lci, improv podcast, improv, improv chat, inspirational, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, podcast chat, imrovcast false full 143 062dbdfd-473d-4409-b2be-e43365c8087e Mon, 6 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Chris Mead, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/chris-mead-HWB_9yXe Chris Mead Chris Mead, Iain Luke Jones 01:07:09 This week we are joined by the wonderful Chris Mead. Chris is a real font of improv knowledge and we delve into a wide variety of topics. He delves deep into his incredible journey into improv, from his early days performing at the Edinburgh Fringe to making improv his full-time career. We talk about his early influences, including Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and how discovering Baby Wants Candy: The Improvised Musical sparked lifelong friendships and helped shape his improv path. Chris reflects on training with the Crunchy Frog Collective, his part in building London’s thriving improv scene, and how he developed not only as a performer but also as a facilitator. Along the way we cover his geeky passions — Doctor Who, musicals — his enduring friendship with Katy Schutte, and his current work with Hoopla Impro and The Pretend Company. We also look ahead at what’s next: from his Develop Your Own Practice award exploring the merger of movement and ensemble work, to teaching and performing in over 25 countries, and running indie projects under his own name. Chris is also co-founder of Unmade Theatre Co and one-third of the sci-fi improv team Project2. For more about Chris, his shows, classes, and newsletter (Pretend Post), visit www.chrismead.co This is a really fascinating chat that you will not want to miss. So sit back, relax and enjoy Chris' true story about making stuff up. This week we are joined by the wonderful Chris Mead. Chris is a real font of improv knowledge and we delve into a wide variety of topics. He delves deep into his incredible journey into improv, from his early days performing at the Edinburgh Fringe to making improv his full-time career. We talk about his early influences, including Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and how discovering Baby Wants Candy: The Improvised Musical sparked lifelong friendships and helped shape his improv path. Chris reflects on training with the Crunchy Frog Collective, his part in building London’s thriving improv scene, and how he developed not only as a performer but also as a facilitator. Along the way we cover his geeky passions — Doctor Who, musicals — his enduring friendship with Katy Schutte, and his current work with Hoopla Impro and The Pretend Company. We also look ahead at what’s next: from his Develop Your Own Practice award exploring the merger of movement and ensemble work, to teaching and performing in over 25 countries, and running indie projects under his own name. Chris is also co-founder of Unmade Theatre Co and one-third of the sci-fi improv team Project2. For more about Chris, his shows, classes, and newsletter (Pretend Post), visit www.chrismead.co This is a really fascinating chat that you will not want to miss. So sit back, relax and enjoy Chris' true story about making stuff up. lci, uk improv, improv podcast, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, inspirational, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improviser false full 142 0ffdf4e2-1161-4ffb-9060-2c62a5edfc82 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rebecca-macmillan-zznueQE7 Rebecca MacMillan Iain Luke Jones 00:56:51 This week we welcome the wonderful Rebecca MacMillan to the show. A founding member of The Maydays, Rebecca has been at the heart of the UK improv scene for many years. In this episode we explore her improv journey, from her early days discovering the artform to her time performing with Closer Each Day, the UK’s longest running improvised soap opera, and beyond. We also chat about the incredible projects she is part of now, including her work building and nurturing the improv community in Stroud. Along the way we take a fascinating detour into her experiences as a historical interpreter and how that unique background continues to shape her approach to improvisation today. So it’s time to grab a brew, sit back, relax and find out all about Rebecca’s true story about making stuff up. This week we welcome the wonderful Rebecca MacMillan to the show. A founding member of The Maydays, Rebecca has been at the heart of the UK improv scene for many years. In this episode we explore her improv journey, from her early days discovering the artform to her time performing with Closer Each Day, the UK’s longest running improvised soap opera, and beyond. We also chat about the incredible projects she is part of now, including her work building and nurturing the improv community in Stroud. Along the way we take a fascinating detour into her experiences as a historical interpreter and how that unique background continues to shape her approach to improvisation today. So it’s time to grab a brew, sit back, relax and find out all about Rebecca’s true story about making stuff up. lci, lci, uk improv, friendly chat, improv podcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, improvised comedy, improv comedy chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 141 3e93170e-587d-4a72-841c-a9e4dca6cfcd Mon, 8 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-market-improv-to-non-improv-audiences-SJiZoujW How to Market Improv to Non-Improv Audiences Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson 00:54:26 How do you get people who’ve never seen improv before to come to a show? In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, Iain Luke Jones chats with Dave Hodgson about the tricky art of marketing improv to non-improvisers. From finding the right language to avoiding insider jargon, to making improv feel exciting, accessible, and impossible to miss, we dive into what really works (and what definitely doesn’t!). Expect honest anecdotes, practical tips, and a few laughs along the way as we explore how to turn curious newcomers into lifelong fans of live improv comedy. How do you get people who’ve never seen improv before to come to a show? In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, Iain Luke Jones chats with Dave Hodgson about the tricky art of marketing improv to non-improvisers. From finding the right language to avoiding insider jargon, to making improv feel exciting, accessible, and impossible to miss, we dive into what really works (and what definitely doesn’t!). Expect honest anecdotes, practical tips, and a few laughs along the way as we explore how to turn curious newcomers into lifelong fans of live improv comedy. improv pod, lci, improv podcast, how to market improv, improv, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, marketing false full 140 ca4a50c2-6ce6-44a9-9f1b-420da2b6442d Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Katy Main, Naomi Williamson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/katy-main-naomi-williamson-GNFZIQF4 Katy Main & Naomi Williamson Katy Main, Naomi Williamson, Iain Luke Jones 00:58:53 This week we welcome Katy Main and Naomi Williamson to the show! They may be new to the improv scene, but they’ve dived in headfirst, splashing about with big laughs and bold moves. With two very different paths that led them here, Katy and Naomi have already thrown themselves into some brilliant projects & they’re only just getting started. It’s time to grab a brew, sit back, relax, and enjoy Katy and Naomi’s true stories about making stuff up. This week we welcome Katy Main and Naomi Williamson to the show! They may be new to the improv scene, but they’ve dived in headfirst, splashing about with big laughs and bold moves. With two very different paths that led them here, Katy and Naomi have already thrown themselves into some brilliant projects & they’re only just getting started. It’s time to grab a brew, sit back, relax, and enjoy Katy and Naomi’s true stories about making stuff up. lci, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, inspirational, improv comedy chat, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 139 52d2c8bf-7e8b-4476-a313-ea8718f0363f Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Cheng Jun Cheong, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/beginner-pitfalls-in-improv-4QfZOhHd Beginner Pitfalls in Improv Cheng Jun Cheong, Iain Luke Jones 01:19:25 This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Cheng Jun Cheong for a deep dive into the hilarious (and sometimes cringeworthy) world of Beginner Pitfalls in Improv. Cheng Jun has been keeping a close eye on the improv scene, and he’s here to share his sharp, insightful observations on the common mistakes that can trip up even the most enthusiastic newcomers. It’s an informative, engaging, and laugh-filled chat that just might help you avoid those classic “making stuff up… incorrectly” moments. So grab a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy a masterclass in what not to do on stage. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Cheng Jun Cheong for a deep dive into the hilarious (and sometimes cringeworthy) world of Beginner Pitfalls in Improv. Cheng Jun has been keeping a close eye on the improv scene, and he’s here to share his sharp, insightful observations on the common mistakes that can trip up even the most enthusiastic newcomers. It’s an informative, engaging, and laugh-filled chat that just might help you avoid those classic “making stuff up… incorrectly” moments. So grab a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy a masterclass in what not to do on stage. lci, improv podcast, improv, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 138 84d87c50-5c2a-4fbc-8436-4d89d449d245 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-i-a_tgK0cR A-Z of Improv - The Letter I Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares 01:17:41 This week we return to our A–Z of Improv series and explore the letter ‘I’! Host Iain Luke Jones is joined once again by the brilliant Sekki Tabasuares for an insightful and entertaining chat all about what the letter I brings to the world of improv. From imagination to intent and everything in between, this episode dives into the ideas, instincts, and improvisational magic that make the letter I so important on (and off) the stage. So sit back, relax, and grab a brew—it’s time to journey through the letter I! This week we return to our A–Z of Improv series and explore the letter ‘I’! Host Iain Luke Jones is joined once again by the brilliant Sekki Tabasuares for an insightful and entertaining chat all about what the letter I brings to the world of improv. From imagination to intent and everything in between, this episode dives into the ideas, instincts, and improvisational magic that make the letter I so important on (and off) the stage. So sit back, relax, and grab a brew—it’s time to journey through the letter I! lci, improv interview, improvcast, a-z of improv, improv chat, improv a-z, liverpool comedy improv, improv discussion, improv comedy, improvisation false full 137 b535af92-cd6b-42a8-8096-898ace43180f Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-writers-journey-qyCSJy69 A Writer's Journey Iain Luke Jones 00:29:53 This week, our host Iain Luke Jones peels back the layers of his writing journey, taking a pause from improv to shine a light on another major passion in his life. Ever wondered what the process of getting a book published really looks like? Then this is the episode for you. Don't just be that person who says, “I reckon I have a book in me.” Be the person who writes that book and gets it out into the world. Iain shares the highs, lows, rewrites, rejections, and little victories that shaped his path from idea to publication. Hopefully, his journey will help steer you toward your own. So now it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy Iain's true story of making stuff up — and then writing it down, editing it (a lot), and finally bringing it to life. This week, our host Iain Luke Jones peels back the layers of his writing journey, taking a pause from improv to shine a light on another major passion in his life. Ever wondered what the process of getting a book published really looks like? Then this is the episode for you. Don't just be that person who says, “I reckon I have a book in me.” Be the person who writes that book and gets it out into the world. Iain shares the highs, lows, rewrites, rejections, and little victories that shaped his path from idea to publication. Hopefully, his journey will help steer you toward your own. So now it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy Iain's true story of making stuff up — and then writing it down, editing it (a lot), and finally bringing it to life. writer, booktube, lci, books, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, writer's journey, author, liverpool comedy improv false full 136 fbb4a9bd-d670-4270-bcbd-cfee89e06025 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Xavier Chan, Vince Clavel, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/xavier-chan-vince-clavel-jbxWtr2J Xavier Chan & Vince Clavel Xavier Chan, Vince Clavel, Iain Luke Jones 00:53:25 This week we welcome Xavier Chan and Vince Clavel to the show to talk all about their journey into improv. From discovering LCI to the ways it's reshaped their lives, we dive into what brought them to the stage and where they see their improv paths heading next. It's another fantastic chat that you won't want to miss, so sit back, relax, and grab a brew as we discover Xav and Vince's true stories about making stuff up. This week we welcome Xavier Chan and Vince Clavel to the show to talk all about their journey into improv. From discovering LCI to the ways it's reshaped their lives, we dive into what brought them to the stage and where they see their improv paths heading next. It's another fantastic chat that you won't want to miss, so sit back, relax, and grab a brew as we discover Xav and Vince's true stories about making stuff up. improv pod, lci, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improv journey false full 135 a2d22cb7-f12c-4f8b-bcef-cb7cdadf8332 Mon, 2 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Codie Wright, Julie Anderson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/codie-wright-julie-anderson-P_SMwCF0 Codie Wright & Julie Anderson Codie Wright, Julie Anderson, Iain Luke Jones 00:56:36 This week, we’re delighted to welcome Codie Wright and Julie Anderson to the show. Both are relatively new to the improv scene, but they’re already brimming with enthusiasm and performing for live audiences. In this episode, you’ll hear how they each found their way to LCI, following very different paths, and how their recent completion of the Level 3 Introduction to Improv course has shaped their journey so far. What does the future hold for these rising stars? It’s another fascinating chat, full of variety—some improv-based, some not, but all thoroughly entertaining. So it's time to sit back, relax, grab a brew, and enjoy Codie and Julie's true story about making stuff up. This week, we’re delighted to welcome Codie Wright and Julie Anderson to the show. Both are relatively new to the improv scene, but they’re already brimming with enthusiasm and performing for live audiences. In this episode, you’ll hear how they each found their way to LCI, following very different paths, and how their recent completion of the Level 3 Introduction to Improv course has shaped their journey so far. What does the future hold for these rising stars? It’s another fascinating chat, full of variety—some improv-based, some not, but all thoroughly entertaining. So it's time to sit back, relax, grab a brew, and enjoy Codie and Julie's true story about making stuff up. lci, friendly chat, short form improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 134 ce2a9e74-08e6-4735-b436-130aa96fe113 Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Cheng Jun Cheong, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cheng-jun-cheong-zyzVqd__ Cheng Jun Cheong Cheng Jun Cheong, Iain Luke Jones 01:04:49 This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're thrilled to welcome the brilliant Cheng Jun Cheong to the show! 🌟 Discover how watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? in Singapore a decade ago sparked a journey that led Cheng Jun to the heart of Liverpool’s improv scene. Now a regular at our drop-in sessions, Cheng Jun shares how improvisation provides a much-needed mental escape from the pressures of life as a resident doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology. It’s a heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about finding joy, connection, and clarity through the art of Improv. Don’t miss this fantastic chat — hit play, sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy Cheng Jun’s true story about making stuff up! This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're thrilled to welcome the brilliant Cheng Jun Cheong to the show! 🌟 Discover how watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? in Singapore a decade ago sparked a journey that led Cheng Jun to the heart of Liverpool’s improv scene. Now a regular at our drop-in sessions, Cheng Jun shares how improvisation provides a much-needed mental escape from the pressures of life as a resident doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology. It’s a heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about finding joy, connection, and clarity through the art of Improv. Don’t miss this fantastic chat — hit play, sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy Cheng Jun’s true story about making stuff up! lci, learn improv, comedy improv, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, spontinaity, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 133 d4cbcc6e-eaf3-423e-bdc8-ee3b47dd4ff7 Mon, 5 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (iain luke jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-you-me-show-a-reflection-WK8ocqPh The You & Me Show - A Reflection iain luke jones 00:33:06 In this special solo episode, Iain reflects on his one-person improv show, The You & Me Show, performed at the Liverpool Improvisation Festival. Sharing insights from the stage, he explores the challenges, surprises, and rewards of performing solo—and what it meant to connect with an audience in such a personal and collaborative way. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Iain’s true story about making stuff up… alone, but never truly alone. In this special solo episode, Iain reflects on his one-person improv show, The You & Me Show, performed at the Liverpool Improvisation Festival. Sharing insights from the stage, he explores the challenges, surprises, and rewards of performing solo—and what it meant to connect with an audience in such a personal and collaborative way. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Iain’s true story about making stuff up… alone, but never truly alone. comedy, improv pod, lci, comedy improv, improv podcast, liverpool improvisation festival, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, solo reflection, improv comedy, lci podcast, solo improv show false full 132 7ad8e5b5-930b-40cd-882b-108cc497c9ea Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, San George) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/improv-room-101-with-san-george-3DpC9Vb1 Improv Room 101 with San George Iain Luke Jones, San George 00:41:02 This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we return to Improv Room 101! Joining us is friend of the show San George, who’s bringing her top three improv no-no’s—the things she’d most love to see banished from the improv world forever. But can she convince Iain to lock them away for good? Tune in to hear which improv frustrations San would happily say goodbye to, and whether Iain agrees they deserve to be sealed in the vault of doom. So, sit back, relax, pop the kettle on, and enjoy another fun-filled episode of improv rants, revelations, and righteous refusals! This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we return to Improv Room 101! Joining us is friend of the show San George, who’s bringing her top three improv no-no’s—the things she’d most love to see banished from the improv world forever. But can she convince Iain to lock them away for good? Tune in to hear which improv frustrations San would happily say goodbye to, and whether Iain agrees they deserve to be sealed in the vault of doom. So, sit back, relax, pop the kettle on, and enjoy another fun-filled episode of improv rants, revelations, and righteous refusals! improvpod, lci, comedy improv, improv podcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improvisation, room 101 false full 131 438176f3-0576-459a-b8ba-ea22c0ca513e Mon, 7 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Rosie Sosic, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rosie-sosic-thGVkLw1 Rosie Sosic Rosie Sosic, Iain Luke Jones 00:57:14 This week on The Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, we're thrilled to welcome another fabulous member of the Pick N' Mix Improv Troupe — Rosie Sosic! Rosie has had a whirlwind first year in the world of improv, and what a journey it’s been. From nervously stepping into a room full of strangers to finishing the year as an award-winning improviser, Rosie’s story is one of courage, creativity, and growth. Join us as she reflects on the highs, the learning curves, and the unexpected joys of making stuff up on the spot. It’s a heartwarming, inspiring, and often hilarious conversation that’s sure to leave you smiling. So grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy Rosie’s true story of of making stuff up. This week on The Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, we're thrilled to welcome another fabulous member of the Pick N' Mix Improv Troupe — Rosie Sosic! Rosie has had a whirlwind first year in the world of improv, and what a journey it’s been. From nervously stepping into a room full of strangers to finishing the year as an award-winning improviser, Rosie’s story is one of courage, creativity, and growth. Join us as she reflects on the highs, the learning curves, and the unexpected joys of making stuff up on the spot. It’s a heartwarming, inspiring, and often hilarious conversation that’s sure to leave you smiling. So grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy Rosie’s true story of of making stuff up. lci, comedy improv, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 130 e948455d-ad85-4d83-86f1-fdfc1a45b259 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Sekki Tabasuares, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/public-speaking-improv-2jAuoa4F Public Speaking & Improv Sekki Tabasuares, Iain Luke Jones 00:35:27 This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back friend of the show, Sekki Tabasuares, for a fascinating conversation about the connections between public speaking and improv. Over the past year, Sekki has been building a strong foundation in the public speaking world and has discovered just how seamlessly improv techniques can enhance a speaker’s confidence, adaptability, and engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights on how these two worlds intertwine. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the chat! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back friend of the show, Sekki Tabasuares, for a fascinating conversation about the connections between public speaking and improv. Over the past year, Sekki has been building a strong foundation in the public speaking world and has discovered just how seamlessly improv techniques can enhance a speaker’s confidence, adaptability, and engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights on how these two worlds intertwine. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the chat! lci, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, public speaking, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improv techniques, toastmasters false full 129 629dc44e-6d80-44d1-8a48-8e82b78c1c9a Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Liverpool Comedy Improv) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pundamentals-DV0GYHx7 The Pundamentals Liverpool Comedy Improv 01:10:38 In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, friend of the show Michael Ananins steps into host as our regular host Iain Luke Jones takes centre stage to chat about his brand new book, The Pundamentals—a celebration of puns, wordplay, and the joy of clever comedy! Iain dives into the inspiration behind the book, exploring how his love of improv and years of playing with language shaped its creation. He shares some of his favourite pun games, discusses the art of crafting the perfect wordplay, and reveals how The Pundamentals isn’t just about jokes—it’s about creativity, spontaneity, and the way language connects us all. If you love a good pun (or even a bad one), this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and plenty of groan-worthy moments! It's time to sit back, relax and find out Iain's true story about writing The Pundamentals. In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, friend of the show Michael Ananins steps into host as our regular host Iain Luke Jones takes centre stage to chat about his brand new book, The Pundamentals—a celebration of puns, wordplay, and the joy of clever comedy! Iain dives into the inspiration behind the book, exploring how his love of improv and years of playing with language shaped its creation. He shares some of his favourite pun games, discusses the art of crafting the perfect wordplay, and reveals how The Pundamentals isn’t just about jokes—it’s about creativity, spontaneity, and the way language connects us all. If you love a good pun (or even a bad one), this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and plenty of groan-worthy moments! It's time to sit back, relax and find out Iain's true story about writing The Pundamentals. liverpoolcomedyimprovcast, comedyimprov, thepundamentals, lci, improvcomedy, wordplay, podcast, punlover, puns, writingjourney false full 128 1edda906-5791-449b-beb1-24f9517ab164 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jen Hardy, Iain Luke Jones, Mark Smith) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/liverpool-improvisation-festival-2025-g8W74ROJ Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025 Jen Hardy, Iain Luke Jones, Mark Smith 01:00:02 This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're diving into all things LIF 2025 with Mark Smith and Jen Hardy! 🎭✨ Find out all about this year’s exciting four-day lineup, the incredible shows taking the stage, and the fantastic workshops on offer. Whether you're a seasoned improviser or just curious about the festival, this episode has everything you need to get hyped for LIF 2025! So sit back, relax and get ready to be blown away by what LIF 2025 has in store. This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're diving into all things LIF 2025 with Mark Smith and Jen Hardy! 🎭✨ Find out all about this year’s exciting four-day lineup, the incredible shows taking the stage, and the fantastic workshops on offer. Whether you're a seasoned improviser or just curious about the festival, this episode has everything you need to get hyped for LIF 2025! So sit back, relax and get ready to be blown away by what LIF 2025 has in store. lci, improv podcast, liverpool improvisation festival, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, lif 2025 false full 127 7f4b98f9-9636-482d-800a-6bfc7824256f Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Colleen Campbell, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/colleen-campbell-V81kAaCt Colleen Campbell Colleen Campbell, Iain Luke Jones 00:58:46 From childhood notebooks to the improv stage, Colleen Campbell's creative journey is full of surprises. This week, the Pick N' Mix Improv performer joins us to discuss how her passion for writing and drama led her to the world of short-form improv, with detours into stand-up and sketch. Join us for a fascinating conversation about finding your comedic voice. It's time to grab a brew, sit back, relax and enjoy Colleen's true story about making stuff up. From childhood notebooks to the improv stage, Colleen Campbell's creative journey is full of surprises. This week, the Pick N' Mix Improv performer joins us to discuss how her passion for writing and drama led her to the world of short-form improv, with detours into stand-up and sketch. Join us for a fascinating conversation about finding your comedic voice. It's time to grab a brew, sit back, relax and enjoy Colleen's true story about making stuff up. comedy, lci, friendly chat, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, life stories, short form, liverpool comedy improv false full 126 24b995a2-5e63-4deb-acd8-5de007c76b2e Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Hollie White, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/hollie-white-9LxALpA8 Hollie White Hollie White, Iain Luke Jones 00:50:52 We are kicking off 2025 by welcoming the wonderful Hollie White to the show! Hollie moved back to her home city of Chester a little over a year ago and has already had a massive impact on the improv scene. She qucikly became a regular at Flintshire Funnybone Improv just over the border in North Wales and has more recently started Chest Improv Sociecty, more commonly known as C.H.I.M.P.S. & you can find out all about it and about how Hollie discovered improv in the first place in our first episode of the year. So sit back, relax and enjoy Hollie's true story about making stuff up... We are kicking off 2025 by welcoming the wonderful Hollie White to the show! Hollie moved back to her home city of Chester a little over a year ago and has already had a massive impact on the improv scene. She qucikly became a regular at Flintshire Funnybone Improv just over the border in North Wales and has more recently started Chest Improv Sociecty, more commonly known as C.H.I.M.P.S. & you can find out all about it and about how Hollie discovered improv in the first place in our first episode of the year. So sit back, relax and enjoy Hollie's true story about making stuff up... lci, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, chester improv society, flintshire funnybone, im, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, chimps, impro false full 125 063802a5-00aa-4923-9a7d-94b5ce55ae1c Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:12:23 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Laura Hall, Michael Ananins, Karla Dingle, Neil Mullarkey, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/liverpool-comedy-improvcast-new-trailer-xQ9GQQXt Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast - New Trailer Laura Hall, Michael Ananins, Karla Dingle, Neil Mullarkey, Iain Luke Jones 00:01:57 We’ve had so many incredible guests on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, and the show has grown and evolved so much since our very first episode. We thought it was about time to give our trailer a fresh update! We’ve had so many incredible guests on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, and the show has grown and evolved so much since our very first episode. We thought it was about time to give our trailer a fresh update! lci, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false trailer 479dcf4d-b19f-4548-ac69-be5f02081aff Mon, 2 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/2024-a-year-in-review-1RZxdQud 2024 - A Year in Review Iain Luke Jones 00:24:46 This Week we are bringing the year to a close with a look back at 2024. Iain reflects on all of the wonderful guests and specials that made this year so wondeful and we also tease a few exciting things coming up in 2025. So sit back, relax and enjoy a little walk down memory lane, destination 2024. This Week we are bringing the year to a close with a look back at 2024. Iain reflects on all of the wonderful guests and specials that made this year so wondeful and we also tease a few exciting things coming up in 2025. So sit back, relax and enjoy a little walk down memory lane, destination 2024. lci, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, lookback, 2024, liverpool comedy improv, year in review, improv comedy, 2024 in review false full 124 95baf6ad-0c3d-4785-8f3f-f44c7b987d6b Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Terje Brevik, iain luke jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/terje-brevik-jvjqNOLW Terje Brevik Terje Brevik, iain luke jones 01:09:48 This week we are delighted to welcome Terje Brevik to the show! Terje talks us through his transition from 'IT Guy' to full time improviser after falling in love with improv when a friend persuaded him to join them at a beginners session. Terje has a huge improv brain and we can't wait for you to listen to his insight on some many fantastic improv topics. So what are you doing reading this when you could be listening to the episode right now? It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy Terje's true story about making stuff up. Find out more about Terje at www.terjebrevik.com This week we are delighted to welcome Terje Brevik to the show! Terje talks us through his transition from 'IT Guy' to full time improviser after falling in love with improv when a friend persuaded him to join them at a beginners session. Terje has a huge improv brain and we can't wait for you to listen to his insight on some many fantastic improv topics. So what are you doing reading this when you could be listening to the episode right now? It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy Terje's true story about making stuff up. Find out more about Terje at www.terjebrevik.com lci, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 123 af7ada27-424c-4772-97a4-fc2669598bfc Mon, 4 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Sarah Hutchinson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sarah-hutchinson-uuGQntNJ Sarah Hutchinson Sarah Hutchinson, Iain Luke Jones 00:46:56 This week we are delighted to welcome Sarah Hutchinson to the show. Sarah is a relative newcomer to the improv world, but has made huge waves in her rookie year. Hear all about how moving to Liverpool kicked off an exciting new time in her life and how improv fits in to the new chapter in her life. What started as a fun idea when lookinging for activites to do in the area very quickly became a whole new world of friends, laughter and in many ways family. Hear all about Pick 'N' Mix Improv and how it has grown from a beginners improv level one course to an award winning short form comedy troupe in a matter of months! Sarah is on a creative adventure full of spoken word, Documentary style longform and of course lots of short form improv fun and you can hear all about it in this fantastic chat. So sit back, relax and enjoy hearing all about Sarah's true story about making stuff up. This week we are delighted to welcome Sarah Hutchinson to the show. Sarah is a relative newcomer to the improv world, but has made huge waves in her rookie year. Hear all about how moving to Liverpool kicked off an exciting new time in her life and how improv fits in to the new chapter in her life. What started as a fun idea when lookinging for activites to do in the area very quickly became a whole new world of friends, laughter and in many ways family. Hear all about Pick 'N' Mix Improv and how it has grown from a beginners improv level one course to an award winning short form comedy troupe in a matter of months! Sarah is on a creative adventure full of spoken word, Documentary style longform and of course lots of short form improv fun and you can hear all about it in this fantastic chat. So sit back, relax and enjoy hearing all about Sarah's true story about making stuff up. spoken word, lci, comedy improv, improv, improv chat, inspirational, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, spoken word poetry false full 122 5684278a-96a4-4370-9e86-7d373b1e061c Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Neil Mullarkey, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-121-neil-mullarkey-T3YIYyDd Neil Mullarkey Neil Mullarkey, Iain Luke Jones 01:02:37 In this episode, our host Iain Luke Jones sits down with UK improv pioneer Neil Mullarkey for an in-depth chat about his incredible journey through the world of improv comedy and beyond. We dive into how he first discovered improv, the origins of his long-standing friendship with Austin Powers star Mike Myers, and how the iconic Comedy Store Players came to be. Neil also shares fascinating stories from the early days of Whose Line is it Anyway?, and we explore his transition into using improv techniques to revolutionise the corporate world. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with laughter, insight, and a peek behind the scenes of both the comedy stage and the boardroom. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss—so sit back, relax, and enjoy Neil’s true story of making stuff up! In this episode, our host Iain Luke Jones sits down with UK improv pioneer Neil Mullarkey for an in-depth chat about his incredible journey through the world of improv comedy and beyond. We dive into how he first discovered improv, the origins of his long-standing friendship with Austin Powers star Mike Myers, and how the iconic Comedy Store Players came to be. Neil also shares fascinating stories from the early days of Whose Line is it Anyway?, and we explore his transition into using improv techniques to revolutionise the corporate world. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with laughter, insight, and a peek behind the scenes of both the comedy stage and the boardroom. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss—so sit back, relax, and enjoy Neil’s true story of making stuff up! improv online, comedy store, lci, uk improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improvpodcast, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, comedy store players false full 121 54fe8cd5-e4fd-47ed-8795-e760fafda81e Mon, 7 Oct 2024 12:02:12 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-h-RbC4qvaq A-Z of Improv - The Letter H Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones 00:57:15 This week we return to our popular feature The A-Z of Improv. Returning to the show to help Iain break down all things 'H' is friend of the show and last minute super sub Dave Hodgson. Interested to find out what words made the list? Well there's only way way to find out! It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy another fun A-Z of Improv chat. This week we return to our popular feature The A-Z of Improv. Returning to the show to help Iain break down all things 'H' is friend of the show and last minute super sub Dave Hodgson. Interested to find out what words made the list? Well there's only way way to find out! It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy another fun A-Z of Improv chat. a-z, lci, improvcast, a-z of improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improv a-z, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 120 281b13c1-26bd-4c13-99b7-258ac0f43afc Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Portia Fahey, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/portia-fahey-67hDSDAV Portia Fahey Portia Fahey, Iain Luke Jones 00:55:09 This week we are delighted to welcome Porta Fahey from Broken Chair Improv to the show! It is a fascinating chat about improv, politics, friendhip and life and we know you are going to love it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Portia's true story about making stuff up. This week we are delighted to welcome Porta Fahey from Broken Chair Improv to the show! It is a fascinating chat about improv, politics, friendhip and life and we know you are going to love it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Portia's true story about making stuff up. lci, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, broken chair improv, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 119 bc5b6153-19d3-415e-bdaf-697df30f7186 Mon, 9 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/aree-witoelar-vikT4nb2 Aree Witoelar Iain Luke Jones 00:59:14 This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Aree Witoelar to the show! Aree is a Norway-based improv teacher, director and performer from Indonesia & am the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Norway’s most inclusive international improv community with over 1,000 members! During this chat we find out how Aree ended up in Norway, how his improv journey unfolded and so much more! So it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy Aree's true story about making stuff up. For all things Aree, please visit his website: www.areewitoelar.no This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Aree Witoelar to the show! Aree is a Norway-based improv teacher, director and performer from Indonesia & am the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Norway’s most inclusive international improv community with over 1,000 members! During this chat we find out how Aree ended up in Norway, how his improv journey unfolded and so much more! So it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy Aree's true story about making stuff up. For all things Aree, please visit his website: www.areewitoelar.no indonesia, lci, asia, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, international improv, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, norway false full 118 afe18e71-bb70-4bfe-8fda-f9722b4aaf5d Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jayant Chopra, iain luke jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jayant-chopra-L7ui_mie Jayant Chopra Jayant Chopra, iain luke jones 00:59:11 This week we are delighted to welcome Jayant Chopra to the show! Jayant is a prolific improviser both in person and online and his brillianlty authentic performances always make you feel like you are in very safe hands indeed. During this chat you will hear how he got into improv, where he is at with it currently and what his hopes and aspirations are for his improv future. It's a fun, frinedly chat that we know you are going to love! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jayant's true story about making stuff up. This week we are delighted to welcome Jayant Chopra to the show! Jayant is a prolific improviser both in person and online and his brillianlty authentic performances always make you feel like you are in very safe hands indeed. During this chat you will hear how he got into improv, where he is at with it currently and what his hopes and aspirations are for his improv future. It's a fun, frinedly chat that we know you are going to love! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jayant's true story about making stuff up. lci, improvcomedy, improvcast, improv, liverpoolcomedyimprov, improvpodcast, improvcomedypodcast, iainlukejones false full 117 cf7749be-0cc6-4ef5-aaf4-e572332358b8 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-shenanigan-a-wedding-an-agent-3yppN9fB A Shenanigan, a Wedding & an Agent Iain Luke Jones 00:20:10 This week time is short and so is the episode! It says it all in the title and if you want to know exactly what the title means, then you are just going to have to listen! So sit back, relax and find out what on earth is on Iain's mind This week time is short and so is the episode! It says it all in the title and if you want to know exactly what the title means, then you are just going to have to listen! So sit back, relax and find out what on earth is on Iain's mind voice actor, lci, agent, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv show, voice acting agent, wedding, liverpool comedy improv, improv show review, voiceover artist, show review false full 116 4b10d2da-cf84-4b24-bb04-8febeb9379a4 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (ChatGPT, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/improv-chat-with-chatgpt-0FuXBZgy Improv Chat with ChatGPT ChatGPT, Iain Luke Jones 00:23:13 This week Iain talks all things improv with ChatGPT! Yes that's right, you read that correctly... Can AI be a genuinly interesting guest? you may well be surprised. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a brew as we find out just how human AI can be. This week Iain talks all things improv with ChatGPT! Yes that's right, you read that correctly... Can AI be a genuinly interesting guest? you may well be surprised. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a brew as we find out just how human AI can be. ai, improvcomedy, chatgpt, improv interview, improvcast, improv, improvchat, liverpool comedy improvcast, chat bot, liverpool comedy improv false full 115 bd28f290-80a4-48fe-918d-c5919b485024 Mon, 1 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/longform-lowdown-ZljVt9vt Longform Lowdown Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares 00:43:40 This week Sekki Tabasuares returns to the show to chat all things longform with Iain. It's a really insightful chat that we know you will gain a lot from, so sit back, relax and enjoy the true story of making stuff up (lonform style). This week Sekki Tabasuares returns to the show to chat all things longform with Iain. It's a really insightful chat that we know you will gain a lot from, so sit back, relax and enjoy the true story of making stuff up (lonform style). lci, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, longform, liverpool comedy improv, longform improv, improv comedy false full 114 2aded8b1-79b5-46d3-930e-2dfe771434bb Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/improv-room-101-with-david-hodgson-EKgNOfGl Improv Room 101 with Dave Hodgson Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson 00:39:01 This week we retun to our newst format 'Improv Room 101' and welcome back friend of the show Dave Hodgson to try and convince Iain to get rid of some of his improv gripes for ever more. Will he succeed? The only way to find out is to listen! So sit back, relax and enjoy this entertaining new episode. This week we retun to our newst format 'Improv Room 101' and welcome back friend of the show Dave Hodgson to try and convince Iain to get rid of some of his improv gripes for ever more. Will he succeed? The only way to find out is to listen! So sit back, relax and enjoy this entertaining new episode. lci, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, room 101 false full 113 801ae0a2-1428-4d96-b1a2-c7f6866ec0fc Mon, 3 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Lilith Maya Welsh, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/lilith-maya-welsh-w02WiQ03 Lilith Maya Welsh Lilith Maya Welsh, Iain Luke Jones 00:54:12 This week we are delighted to welcome Lilith Maya Welsh to the show! Lilith is an improv newbie with a huge passion for all things improv and this is a great insight into the mind of somebody that is still in that joyful process of discovering everything for the first time. There is a load of great chat about the LCI courses that are offered which may well get some of you excited to see what future courses are on offer and as Lilith works in education, Iain delves deep into some education chat too. It is a wonderful chat full of passion for improv and we know you are going to love it. So sit back, relax, grab a bew and enjoy Lilith's true story of making stuff up. This week we are delighted to welcome Lilith Maya Welsh to the show! Lilith is an improv newbie with a huge passion for all things improv and this is a great insight into the mind of somebody that is still in that joyful process of discovering everything for the first time. There is a load of great chat about the LCI courses that are offered which may well get some of you excited to see what future courses are on offer and as Lilith works in education, Iain delves deep into some education chat too. It is a wonderful chat full of passion for improv and we know you are going to love it. So sit back, relax, grab a bew and enjoy Lilith's true story of making stuff up. comedyimprov, lci, improvcomedy, improvcast, improv, improvchat, liverpoolcomedyimprov, improvpodcast false full 112 446b487e-b281-4818-9115-25e15df17020 Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Chris Pope, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/chris-pope-4BZyzvba Chris Pope Chris Pope, Iain Luke Jones 01:09:51 This week we welcome LCI newcomer Chris Pope to the show! Chris and Iain have a good old natter about Chris' journey into improv and about how this new found passion is postiviely impacting his life in a multitude of ways. It's an informative and fun chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and enoy hearing all about Chris' true story about making stuff up. This week we welcome LCI newcomer Chris Pope to the show! Chris and Iain have a good old natter about Chris' journey into improv and about how this new found passion is postiviely impacting his life in a multitude of ways. It's an informative and fun chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and enoy hearing all about Chris' true story about making stuff up. lci, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 111 13268cd7-6a09-4b5d-92dd-505615b736c1 Mon, 6 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/22-hours-in-ae-QV5s2wRf 22 Hours in A&E Iain Luke Jones 00:33:25 This week Iain Luke Jones talks a little bity about his recent experience at the wonderful Liverpool Improvisation Festival, but he mostly just talks about his recent illness which came to a head with a shockinglt long wait in A&E. Fortunately he will be fine and he wanted to use this show as a bit of an outlet to talk about his experience. Thank you for those that choose to listen. Normal programming will return in a couple of weeks. So now it's time to sit back, relax and find out all about what exactly has been making Iain cough his guts up for the last few months. This week Iain Luke Jones talks a little bity about his recent experience at the wonderful Liverpool Improvisation Festival, but he mostly just talks about his recent illness which came to a head with a shockinglt long wait in A&E. Fortunately he will be fine and he wanted to use this show as a bit of an outlet to talk about his experience. Thank you for those that choose to listen. Normal programming will return in a couple of weeks. So now it's time to sit back, relax and find out all about what exactly has been making Iain cough his guts up for the last few months. improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, liverpool comedy improv false full 110 ca2643d5-7497-4f0f-b835-c17848f6d502 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Su Jackson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/su-jackson-hf4sUvm6 Su Jackson Su Jackson, Iain Luke Jones 00:53:26 This week we are delighted to welcome Su Jackson to the show. Su and Iain have a wonderful chat about improv which then goes down many a rabbit hole into topics such as Su's work as a drama therapist and the state of the british education sytem to name but a couple. It's a great chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and enjoy Su's true story about making stuff up. This week we are delighted to welcome Su Jackson to the show. Su and Iain have a wonderful chat about improv which then goes down many a rabbit hole into topics such as Su's work as a drama therapist and the state of the british education sytem to name but a couple. It's a great chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and enjoy Su's true story about making stuff up. lci, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, improv comedy chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 109 7a9ebb20-1400-4bf2-8817-29a366e71a14 Mon, 8 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Dan Ayache, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dan-ayache-E4Xw9DiP Dan Ayache Dan Ayache, Iain Luke Jones 00:43:46 This week we welcome Dan Ayache to the show. Dan has been lucky enough to discover improv at a young age and he has so many exciting times ahead of him. Find out how improv has helped him to develop in many areas of his life and how it is helping him to carve a path forward in his life. Iain has been there from the beginning of Dan's improv journey and it's great to hear these two chatting away about something they are both so passionate about. So what are you waiting for? It's time to sit back, relax and find out all about Dan's true story of making stuff up. This week we welcome Dan Ayache to the show. Dan has been lucky enough to discover improv at a young age and he has so many exciting times ahead of him. Find out how improv has helped him to develop in many areas of his life and how it is helping him to carve a path forward in his life. Iain has been there from the beginning of Dan's improv journey and it's great to hear these two chatting away about something they are both so passionate about. So what are you waiting for? It's time to sit back, relax and find out all about Dan's true story of making stuff up. lci, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, lipa, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 108 588d31c2-5728-4432-baed-00c0c5339f52 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/improv-room-101-with-michael-ananins-mrr4_9Qo Improv Room 101 with Michael Ananins Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones 00:40:19 This week we are excitied to share our first 'Improv Room 101' episode with you! Michael Ananins is the first two try and persuade our host Iain Luke Jones which three improv related things should be locked in room 101 never to be seen again. It is a really fun chat that we know you are going to love! So sit back, relax and enjoy this fun new feature. This week we are excitied to share our first 'Improv Room 101' episode with you! Michael Ananins is the first two try and persuade our host Iain Luke Jones which three improv related things should be locked in room 101 never to be seen again. It is a really fun chat that we know you are going to love! So sit back, relax and enjoy this fun new feature. lci, improvcomedy, improvcast, improvchat, liverpool comedy improvcast, improvroom101, room 101 false full 107 be1ad185-d86a-4a8e-86fd-4e7cb7b5df22 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Stuart Hughes, Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson, Sekki Tabasuares) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-g-PH81P5BT A-Z of Improv - The Letter G Stuart Hughes, Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson, Sekki Tabasuares 01:06:11 This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and are delighted to welcome Sekki, Dave and Stu from the Oickers to discuss all the the letter G with our host and fellow Oicker Iain Luke Jones. This is a really fun chat that is full of fruity Oicker fun, so sit back and relax as we delve into or improv A-Z once more. This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and are delighted to welcome Sekki, Dave and Stu from the Oickers to discuss all the the letter G with our host and fellow Oicker Iain Luke Jones. This is a really fun chat that is full of fruity Oicker fun, so sit back and relax as we delve into or improv A-Z once more. a-z, improvpod, lci, improv podcast, a-zofimprov, improv, improv chat, improva-z, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 106 22045080-b27f-40cc-868e-0d07e5c471c2 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-trip-down-memory-lane-Azt0NlxM A Trip Down Memory Lane Iain Luke Jones 00:19:44 This week we are delving into the archive of the show to listen back to a classic show feature from the early days when we were still finding our feet. Iain has been sick for the last month and hasn't been able to arrange any interviews, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to look back at a feature that was around for the early days of the show 'Word Association'. This week we are delving into the archive of the show to listen back to a classic show feature from the early days when we were still finding our feet. Iain has been sick for the last month and hasn't been able to arrange any interviews, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to look back at a feature that was around for the early days of the show 'Word Association'. lci, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, word association, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 105 45d55d0b-7165-473b-adfb-be38b329c64a Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jaqson Johnston-Lynch, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jaqson-johnston-lynch-WMVNjk3g Jaqson Johnston-Lynch Jaqson Johnston-Lynch, Iain Luke Jones 00:36:37 This week we welcome Jaqson Johnston-Lynch to the show. Jaqson discovered LCI over the last year and has had an absolute blast since doing so. He is learning a lot from attending the Monday night drop-ins on a regular basis and is already able to see how improv is having a positive impact on all aspects of his life. We are excited for his enthusiasm to rub off on you! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jaqson's true story about making stuff up. This week we welcome Jaqson Johnston-Lynch to the show. Jaqson discovered LCI over the last year and has had an absolute blast since doing so. He is learning a lot from attending the Monday night drop-ins on a regular basis and is already able to see how improv is having a positive impact on all aspects of his life. We are excited for his enthusiasm to rub off on you! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jaqson's true story about making stuff up. improvpod, lci, improvcomedy, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improvpodcast, liverpool comedy improv false full 104 6b020134-346e-4085-a17d-d6ee9b5294cd Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Emma T, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-f-i3f6qwtN A-Z of Improv - The Letter F Emma T, Iain Luke Jones 00:53:54 This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter F. We welcome back Emma T to the show to discuss the various words associated with F with our host Iain Luke Jones and as always it is a fun and fascinating chat that will really get your improv juices flowing. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy all things the letter F. This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter F. We welcome back Emma T to the show to discuss the various words associated with F with our host Iain Luke Jones and as always it is a fun and fascinating chat that will really get your improv juices flowing. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy all things the letter F. a-z, lci, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv a-z, liverpool comedy improv false full 103 49c4cb9d-4d4d-4f3d-935d-0351aa8fc512 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Mimi van Amerongen, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mimi-van-amerongen-XyZmL7sC Mimi van Amerongen Mimi van Amerongen, Iain Luke Jones 00:57:12 We are kicking off the new year in style with the wonderful Mimi van Amerongen! Mimi is a gifted improviser and facillitator with a wealth of experience and as well as hearing her fascinating improv journey you will be treated to a really lovely chat about all things improv. It is a super start to 2024 and we can't wait for you to listen to this fantastic chat. So sit back, relax, grab a cuppa and enjoy Mimi's true story about making stuff up. We are kicking off the new year in style with the wonderful Mimi van Amerongen! Mimi is a gifted improviser and facillitator with a wealth of experience and as well as hearing her fascinating improv journey you will be treated to a really lovely chat about all things improv. It is a super start to 2024 and we can't wait for you to listen to this fantastic chat. So sit back, relax, grab a cuppa and enjoy Mimi's true story about making stuff up. chicago, lci, boom chigago, boom, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, chicago boom, liverpool comedy improv, improviser false full 102 bdf5b747-9c67-41c4-a6e0-a8fa2c8de5f1 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/2023-a-year-in-review-dtJ1Itkw 2023 - A Year in Review Iain Luke Jones 00:31:16 This week our host Iain Luke Jones brings the year to a close by reflecting on the episodes of 2023. There's plenty more to come in 2024 and we look forward to bringing your more great content in January. Until then, have a wonderful festive period and thank you as always for your continued support. Happy Holidays This week our host Iain Luke Jones brings the year to a close by reflecting on the episodes of 2023. There's plenty more to come in 2024 and we look forward to bringing your more great content in January. Until then, have a wonderful festive period and thank you as always for your continued support. Happy Holidays 2023, improv podcast, improvcast, review, imporv, year in review, improv comedy false full 101 487bfb0a-1672-40eb-87c6-a0f2a72a811a Mon, 4 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, The Oickers) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrating-100-episodes-with-the-oickers-7F3Hhqmg Celebrating 100 Episodes with The Oickers! Iain Luke Jones, The Oickers 01:15:05 This week we are celebrating our 100th episode by welcoming The Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe to the show! The Oickers were born out of Liverpool Comedy Improv and are still going strong as a troupe by managing to keep a healthy balance of online rehearsals and in person shows. All of the members of the troupe have been guests on the show in the past, but it is the first time they have all been on together (well mostly all of them). Our 100th episode feels extra special thanks to this lovely bunch of Oickers and we know you are going to love hearing them talk in depth about what it means to be an Oicker! So sit back, relax and enjoy this very special 100th episode of pure Oicker joy! This week we are celebrating our 100th episode by welcoming The Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe to the show! The Oickers were born out of Liverpool Comedy Improv and are still going strong as a troupe by managing to keep a healthy balance of online rehearsals and in person shows. All of the members of the troupe have been guests on the show in the past, but it is the first time they have all been on together (well mostly all of them). Our 100th episode feels extra special thanks to this lovely bunch of Oickers and we know you are going to love hearing them talk in depth about what it means to be an Oicker! So sit back, relax and enjoy this very special 100th episode of pure Oicker joy! lci, improv podcast, improv, podcast, iain luke jones, the oickers, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 100 bc4a71b7-5177-4d60-8f60-262f712e12fb Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/we-saw-a-show-BWg1E7iW We Saw a Show Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares 00:43:17 This week Iain and his fiancee Sekki are here to tell us all about an improv show they watched when on a recent trip to Berlin. They discuss the show and the venue and then delve into an improv centric chat all about long and short form and individual improv styles. It is as insightful as ever and a lot of fun. So sit back, relax and enjoy hearing all about the Comedy Cafe in Berlin and the Four Eyes Improv show. This week Iain and his fiancee Sekki are here to tell us all about an improv show they watched when on a recent trip to Berlin. They discuss the show and the venue and then delve into an improv centric chat all about long and short form and individual improv styles. It is as insightful as ever and a lot of fun. So sit back, relax and enjoy hearing all about the Comedy Cafe in Berlin and the Four Eyes Improv show. improvpod, lci, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv cafe, berlin, liverpool comedy improv, improv cafe berlin false full 99 16b5fddb-286e-4b31-8e26-0f8a4882bb56 Mon, 6 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/just-checking-in-QL3CnWLh Just Checking In Iain Luke Jones 00:17:28 This week our host Iain Luke Jones is just checking in and giving us a quick update on some of his thoughts during what is a very busy period in his life. It is short and sweet, but full of food for thought as always, so sit back relax and enjoy a quick catchup with Iain. This week our host Iain Luke Jones is just checking in and giving us a quick update on some of his thoughts during what is a very busy period in his life. It is short and sweet, but full of food for thought as always, so sit back relax and enjoy a quick catchup with Iain. lci, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv false full 98 23e3d950-6881-46d4-bdb9-5f70f90d09bd Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Sam Wilkes, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sam-wilkes-KFlYdM45 Sam Wilkes Sam Wilkes, Iain Luke Jones 00:46:03 This week our host Iain Luke Jones welcomes one of his oldest and dearest friends Sam Wilkes onto the show. Now those of you in the improv world may well have no idea who Sam is, but she is a massive supporter of improv and has attended countless improv shows in the North West and North Wales. She was at Iain's first improv gig at an LCI show and has been to pretty much every other gig he has performed in ever since! There is some fun improv chat from a different perspective in this wide ranging conversation and of course you can't have two long time frineds having a good old chin wag without sharing some fun stores from the many years of friendship they have shared together. Many of you from the LCI community will have heared Sam laughing from the audience at gigs and now it's time to get a proper introduction . So sit back, relax and grab yourself a brew as we find out all about Sam's true story of friendship and supporting all things improv. This week our host Iain Luke Jones welcomes one of his oldest and dearest friends Sam Wilkes onto the show. Now those of you in the improv world may well have no idea who Sam is, but she is a massive supporter of improv and has attended countless improv shows in the North West and North Wales. She was at Iain's first improv gig at an LCI show and has been to pretty much every other gig he has performed in ever since! There is some fun improv chat from a different perspective in this wide ranging conversation and of course you can't have two long time frineds having a good old chin wag without sharing some fun stores from the many years of friendship they have shared together. Many of you from the LCI community will have heared Sam laughing from the audience at gigs and now it's time to get a proper introduction . So sit back, relax and grab yourself a brew as we find out all about Sam's true story of friendship and supporting all things improv. old friends, improvpod, lci, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, friendship, comedy chat, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv support false full 97 2d9664ca-f272-4f05-a5d4-eb82e3d73962 Mon, 9 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/building-a-community-pl0kikKK Building a Community Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares 00:53:27 This week we welcome Sekki Tabasuares back to the show to discuss building a community in Improv. Sekki has co founded three different improv centric groups that are all thriving and this chat pulls back the curtain on exactly what it takes to build a community in the first place. So sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful chat and who knows, maybe it may inspire you to start your own community. Afterall, if you build it, they will come. This week we welcome Sekki Tabasuares back to the show to discuss building a community in Improv. Sekki has co founded three different improv centric groups that are all thriving and this chat pulls back the curtain on exactly what it takes to build a community in the first place. So sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful chat and who knows, maybe it may inspire you to start your own community. Afterall, if you build it, they will come. improvpod, lci, community, glossop improv, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, flintshire funnybone improv, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, improv community, stand tall improv, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 96 be504189-518f-47b2-8100-4b27c7487263 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/iain-luke-jones-voice-actor-lWJRBMz4 Iain Luke Jones - Voice Actor Iain Luke Jones 00:56:54 This week our host Iain Luke Jones is taking some time to tell us all about his journey into voice acting. Hear how it all started, where he trained and where he is currently at with this exciting adventure. It is somthing a little different, but it is just as informative and interesting as always, so sit back, relax and enjoy Iain's true story of breaking into the voice acting world. This week our host Iain Luke Jones is taking some time to tell us all about his journey into voice acting. Hear how it all started, where he trained and where he is currently at with this exciting adventure. It is somthing a little different, but it is just as informative and interesting as always, so sit back, relax and enjoy Iain's true story of breaking into the voice acting world. voice actor, lci, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, voiceover, voice acting, liverpool comedy improv, voiceover artist false full 95 3fc1c59a-46b1-4b3b-92fb-615c14975b30 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Emma T, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/emma-t-10APcj6T Emma T Emma T, Iain Luke Jones 00:51:06 This week we are delighted to welcome Emma T to the show! Emma is a fantastic improviser with her fingers in many improv pies both in person and online. She is incredibly passionate about improv and you can tell from this chat that she simply can't get enough of it! The converstation starts off with how Emma first got into improv and then goes off in many directions and it is all super varied and great fun. The Bristol improv scene sounds like it is fantastic and after listening to this episode, you will definitely be wanting to head on down there to check it out for yourself! It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy Emma T's true story of making stuff up. This week we are delighted to welcome Emma T to the show! Emma is a fantastic improviser with her fingers in many improv pies both in person and online. She is incredibly passionate about improv and you can tell from this chat that she simply can't get enough of it! The converstation starts off with how Emma first got into improv and then goes off in many directions and it is all super varied and great fun. The Bristol improv scene sounds like it is fantastic and after listening to this episode, you will definitely be wanting to head on down there to check it out for yourself! It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy Emma T's true story of making stuff up. bristol improv, improv online, lci, fringe, improv, emma t, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, edinburgh fringe, improvcastimprov podcast, fringe festival, bristol, liverpool comedy improv, zoom prov, improv comedy, bristol improv theatre false full 94 e46168e4-031d-450b-b2ab-e2da3e8c1614 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Emma Bird) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-e-BXi0_06m A-Z of Improv - The Letter E Iain Luke Jones, Emma Bird 01:14:45 We are dipping back into our A-Z of Improv series this week and we are focusing on the letter E. To help us break it all down we have the founder of Liverpool Comedy Improv Emma Bird joining Iain for a lovely chat, because you know, her name starts with E! Emma is a true fountain of improv knowledge and she has a really great insight into the words Iain presents her with. This is a really enlightening conversation and most of all is just a lovely chat between friends that you will enjoy being a fly on the wall for. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy all things the letter E! We are dipping back into our A-Z of Improv series this week and we are focusing on the letter E. To help us break it all down we have the founder of Liverpool Comedy Improv Emma Bird joining Iain for a lovely chat, because you know, her name starts with E! Emma is a true fountain of improv knowledge and she has a really great insight into the words Iain presents her with. This is a really enlightening conversation and most of all is just a lovely chat between friends that you will enjoy being a fly on the wall for. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy all things the letter E! a-z, improv pod, lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, a-z of improv, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, improv a-z, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improvisation, improv knowledge false full 93 c1322487-dc57-4f45-bf21-7ee7a1c1123d Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Phil Edwards, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/phil-edwards-TpBGYB4t Phil Edwards Phil Edwards, Iain Luke Jones 00:50:10 This week we welcome Phil Edwards to the show! Phil has been a regular at LCI over the past year and during this chat he reveals all sorts about what ultimately made up his mind to try improv for the first time, as well as a whole host of other interesting topics from D&D to celebrity encounters and films reviews. It is a really fun chat that gets a little geeky at times as Iain and Phil start to discover they share many similar interests and we know you are going to love hearing all about Phil's journey in improv so far. Head over to www.liveforfilms.com to find out more about what Phil gets upto when he isn't enjoying some improv fun. Now it's time for you to sit back, relax and enjoy Phil's true story about making stuff up. This week we welcome Phil Edwards to the show! Phil has been a regular at LCI over the past year and during this chat he reveals all sorts about what ultimately made up his mind to try improv for the first time, as well as a whole host of other interesting topics from D&D to celebrity encounters and films reviews. It is a really fun chat that gets a little geeky at times as Iain and Phil start to discover they share many similar interests and we know you are going to love hearing all about Phil's journey in improv so far. Head over to www.liveforfilms.com to find out more about what Phil gets upto when he isn't enjoying some improv fun. Now it's time for you to sit back, relax and enjoy Phil's true story about making stuff up. lci, friendly chat, improvcast, geeky, liverpool comedy improvcast, podcast, liveforfilm, liverpool comedy improv, geek chat, star wars, improv journey false full 92 12084cef-db75-4e84-9a5e-865e11d63dd8 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Mark Turpin) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-d-8Csp6joq A-Z of Improv - The Letter D Iain Luke Jones, Mark Turpin 01:04:25 This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter D. We welcome back friend of the show Mark Turpin to discuss the various words associated with D with our host Iain Luke Jones and as always it is a fun and fascinating chat that will really get your improv juices flowing. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy all things D. This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter D. We welcome back friend of the show Mark Turpin to discuss the various words associated with D with our host Iain Luke Jones and as always it is a fun and fascinating chat that will really get your improv juices flowing. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy all things D. a-z, lci, improvcast, a-z of improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improv a-z, liverpool comedy improv false full 91 03a22722-b045-4d7a-aad4-736383ae37a5 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Kate Butler, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/kate-butler-QJFIHMVW Kate Butler Kate Butler, Iain Luke Jones 00:46:26 Episode 90 is here & we are delighted to welcome Kate Butler to the show to celebrate. Kate is relatively new to LCI and to improv in general, but she already has a great instinct for it. She has been absorbing all of the improv that she can and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. The chat is very improv centric, but we do hear a little about her training as a therapist and about her passion for singing. Theres loads to enjoy, so sit back, relax and grab a brew as we find out all about Kate's true story about making stuff up. Episode 90 is here & we are delighted to welcome Kate Butler to the show to celebrate. Kate is relatively new to LCI and to improv in general, but she already has a great instinct for it. She has been absorbing all of the improv that she can and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. The chat is very improv centric, but we do hear a little about her training as a therapist and about her passion for singing. Theres loads to enjoy, so sit back, relax and grab a brew as we find out all about Kate's true story about making stuff up. lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv false full 90 bce193f8-fd0e-4dec-abea-1c376b58b4a9 Mon, 3 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/life-tips-from-improv-iJBMD3uL Life Tips From Improv Iain Luke Jones 00:24:18 This week Iain is flying solo and bringing you a shorter episode that is focused on a recent article he read. This article offers an insight into ten top tips for how improv can help you in your everyday life and there's plenty of food for thought. It is a bit shorter than normal, but is as fun and informative as always. So sit back, relax and find discover just how improv can help improve your life. This week Iain is flying solo and bringing you a shorter episode that is focused on a recent article he read. This article offers an insight into ten top tips for how improv can help you in your everyday life and there's plenty of food for thought. It is a bit shorter than normal, but is as fun and informative as always. So sit back, relax and find discover just how improv can help improve your life. lci, life hacks, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improve your life, life skills, liverpool comedy improv false full 89 0d485d21-c33e-499e-94b0-ed683bee21c7 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jorge, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jorge-ivWL50yk Jorge Jorge, Iain Luke Jones 00:55:28 This week we are excited to welcome Jorge to the show! Jorge joins us all the way from Manila in the Philippines and he gives us a great insight into what the improv scene is like there and talks us through his improv journey up to this point. He was heavilly involved in the online improv community during the Covid pandemic and is still flying the online improv flag by joining in with some of the wonderful folks over at Queen City Comedy. Jorge and Iain had a very fun night of Karaoke together back in April and you can hear each of their perspectives on that as well as many other fun anecdotes about improv and various other topics. Episode 88 is really taking the show back to it's roots with a fun chat about an improv journey and we can't wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jorge's true story about making stuff up. This week we are excited to welcome Jorge to the show! Jorge joins us all the way from Manila in the Philippines and he gives us a great insight into what the improv scene is like there and talks us through his improv journey up to this point. He was heavilly involved in the online improv community during the Covid pandemic and is still flying the online improv flag by joining in with some of the wonderful folks over at Queen City Comedy. Jorge and Iain had a very fun night of Karaoke together back in April and you can hear each of their perspectives on that as well as many other fun anecdotes about improv and various other topics. Episode 88 is really taking the show back to it's roots with a fun chat about an improv journey and we can't wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jorge's true story about making stuff up. lci, long form improv, improv, philippines, liverpool comedy improvcast, short form imporv, improv chat, asian improv scene, asian improv, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, manila false full 88 6c6804b2-56ae-44ab-856a-65a21989402d Mon, 5 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Sekki Tabasuares, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/whose-line-is-it-anyway-9egEh_do Whose Line is it Anyway? Sekki Tabasuares, Iain Luke Jones 00:44:44 This week we welcome back Sekki Tabasuares to the show for a trip down memory lane as she discusses memories of her favourite childhood show 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' with our host Iain Luke Jones. There's not much more we need to tell you! It is two people discussing something they both really enjoy and we know lots of our listeners love the show too, so hopefully this episode will have you feeling all nostalgic. There is some useful information about upcoming LCI courses and drop ins for you to make a note of too, and you can also hear about an upcoming gig featuring Iain and Sekki in Chester. So with all that said, it's now to to sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful improv chat about one of the most influential improv shows in the world. This week we welcome back Sekki Tabasuares to the show for a trip down memory lane as she discusses memories of her favourite childhood show 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' with our host Iain Luke Jones. There's not much more we need to tell you! It is two people discussing something they both really enjoy and we know lots of our listeners love the show too, so hopefully this episode will have you feeling all nostalgic. There is some useful information about upcoming LCI courses and drop ins for you to make a note of too, and you can also hear about an upcoming gig featuring Iain and Sekki in Chester. So with all that said, it's now to to sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful improv chat about one of the most influential improv shows in the world. lci, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, whose line is it anyway, whose line is it anyway?, liverpool comedy improv, whose line false full 87 2b06e608-a63c-4ac8-9c14-0de746c16902 Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (John Francis, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/john-francis-vjuXEUli John Francis John Francis, Iain Luke Jones 00:55:57 This week we are celebrating achieving 8000 downloads as we welcome John Francis to the show! John started his improv journey with LCI not long after lockdown ended here in the UK and it was his time with LCI that led him to Flintshire Funnybone Improv, where he has been a staple since it's inception. John is a fun improviser who you can't help but giggle along to when he is in full flow and this conversation details how a 13 year old prog rock enthusiast ended up all these years later fully immersed in the world of improv. Theres's some great stories about John's acting past including the time he was in The Full Monty and yes, he did indeed have to do The Full Monty! John is full of life and is proof that you are never too old to learn a new skill. It's a fantastic chat that we can't wait for you to hear, so please sit back, relax and enjoy John's true story of making stuff up. This week we are celebrating achieving 8000 downloads as we welcome John Francis to the show! John started his improv journey with LCI not long after lockdown ended here in the UK and it was his time with LCI that led him to Flintshire Funnybone Improv, where he has been a staple since it's inception. John is a fun improviser who you can't help but giggle along to when he is in full flow and this conversation details how a 13 year old prog rock enthusiast ended up all these years later fully immersed in the world of improv. Theres's some great stories about John's acting past including the time he was in The Full Monty and yes, he did indeed have to do The Full Monty! John is full of life and is proof that you are never too old to learn a new skill. It's a fantastic chat that we can't wait for you to hear, so please sit back, relax and enjoy John's true story of making stuff up. improvpod, lci, improv, improvchat, flintshire funnybone improv, improvpodcast, friendlychat, lifestories, improvcomedypodcast, liverpool comedy improv, i, improv comedy false full 86 e1dec802-55d2-4699-b88d-eec95d290824 Mon, 8 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (J Villanueva, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/j-villanueva-y78GGGEX J Villanueva J Villanueva, Iain Luke Jones 00:58:40 This week we welcome J Villanueva to the show and we are super excited about it! J tells us all about the improv scene in the Philippines and how he got involved in it. He details his life threatening road accident that helped to give him clarity on his future and how that ultimately led him back to his improv journey that he thought he had left behind. It is a fascinating chat full of great stories and improv tips that you do not want to miss! So sit back, relax and enjoy J’s true story of making stuff up. This week we welcome J Villanueva to the show and we are super excited about it! J tells us all about the improv scene in the Philippines and how he got involved in it. He details his life threatening road accident that helped to give him clarity on his future and how that ultimately led him back to his improv journey that he thought he had left behind. It is a fascinating chat full of great stories and improv tips that you do not want to miss! So sit back, relax and enjoy J’s true story of making stuff up. false full 85 ef25a3a7-f715-43eb-b013-423f8e6e2e61 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/vapapo-ui1uqPTu VAPAPO Iain Luke Jones 00:37:51 This week our host Iain Luke Jones is flying solo and talking to you all about 'VAPAPO' from Jill bernard's 'Small, Cute Book of Improv'. It is a really great book full of interesting improv tidbits and whether you have heard of VAPAPO beofre or not, we hope you enjoy Iain's breakdown of it. This week our host Iain Luke Jones is flying solo and talking to you all about 'VAPAPO' from Jill bernard's 'Small, Cute Book of Improv'. It is a really great book full of interesting improv tidbits and whether you have heard of VAPAPO beofre or not, we hope you enjoy Iain's breakdown of it. vapapo, lci, improvcast, improv, jill bernard, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improv comedy false full 84 335876c2-16f6-4780-9ee0-698eb38413c7 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-c-ruoBmHAg A-Z of Improv - The Letter C Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones 01:37:10 This week we return to our A-Z of Improv and this time we are focusing on the letter C. We are joined by friend of the show Michael Ananins to discuss a great variety of topics from the suggestions offered by the worldwide improv community and there’s so much ground to cover that it is a bumper episode! So settle down, grab a brew and enjoy this great improv based chat. This week we return to our A-Z of Improv and this time we are focusing on the letter C. We are joined by friend of the show Michael Ananins to discuss a great variety of topics from the suggestions offered by the worldwide improv community and there’s so much ground to cover that it is a bumper episode! So settle down, grab a brew and enjoy this great improv based chat. liverpool comedy, lci, improv podcast, improvcast, a-z of improv, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improv a-z, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 83 2cf90240-c9a3-4b5e-994e-4f36dd0c6740 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Karla Dingle, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/karla-dingle-x9e_AX7l Karla Dingle Karla Dingle, Iain Luke Jones 01:06:42 This week we welcome the fantastic Karla Dingle to the show. Karla has a very interesting improv journey and this chat details how she went from the retail world to the world of improv with Queen City Comedy and everything in between. As if the improv chat isn’t enough to excite you, you are in for a treat as a whole host of other fascinating topics crop up, including the muppets and cultural differences such as biscuits in the UK compared to the US. It’s a really fun chat that we know you are going to love. So sit back, relax and enjoy Karl’s true story of making stuff up. This week we welcome the fantastic Karla Dingle to the show. Karla has a very interesting improv journey and this chat details how she went from the retail world to the world of improv with Queen City Comedy and everything in between. As if the improv chat isn’t enough to excite you, you are in for a treat as a whole host of other fascinating topics crop up, including the muppets and cultural differences such as biscuits in the UK compared to the US. It’s a really fun chat that we know you are going to love. So sit back, relax and enjoy Karl’s true story of making stuff up. liverpool improv scene, improv online, lci, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, culture, improv community, liverpool comedy improv, dingledrama, improv comedy, online improv, biscuits, queen city comedy, muppets false full 82 fd6d4527-af4d-4229-86e4-e182e6e8d4a3 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Mark Smith, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/liverpool-improvisation-festival-WGQjfrWS Liverpool Improvisation Festival Mark Smith, Iain Luke Jones 01:03:10 This week we welcome Mark Smith to the show to tell us all about the Liverpool Improvisation Festival. The festival opens on Friday the 21st of April (3pm) and runs through till late on Saturday the 22nd of April (10pm). They have a packed and exciting programme of work from artists and companies from across the North-West. There are 12 shows across the two days, all the work is improvised and draws upon numerous art forms including clown, comedy, fooling, music, puppetry, storytelling, and theatre. There are also four workshops in which participants can learn and expand their knowledge of improvisation. For more information on the festival and to get your tickets, you can follow this link: www.liverpoolimprovfestival.com This is a fascinating chat that details how the festival came to be and goes in depth to Mark's own improv journey and everything that happened that led him to this point in his life. It is a really interesting chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and get the lowdown on the Liverpool Improvisation Festival This week we welcome Mark Smith to the show to tell us all about the Liverpool Improvisation Festival. The festival opens on Friday the 21st of April (3pm) and runs through till late on Saturday the 22nd of April (10pm). They have a packed and exciting programme of work from artists and companies from across the North-West. There are 12 shows across the two days, all the work is improvised and draws upon numerous art forms including clown, comedy, fooling, music, puppetry, storytelling, and theatre. There are also four workshops in which participants can learn and expand their knowledge of improvisation. For more information on the festival and to get your tickets, you can follow this link: www.liverpoolimprovfestival.com This is a fascinating chat that details how the festival came to be and goes in depth to Mark's own improv journey and everything that happened that led him to this point in his life. It is a really interesting chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and get the lowdown on the Liverpool Improvisation Festival lci, liverpool improvisation festival, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improvisation, impro false full 81 5d7dd2cd-a7a3-4f51-af10-213822d61328 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-b-82_ZhY9V A-Z of Improv - The Letter B Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones 01:20:07 This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and focus on the Letter B. Friend of the show Dave Hodgson joins our host Iain Luke Jones and they have a lot to discuss! Did your suggestions make the list? There's only one way to find out... There is a lot to pack into this episode, so sit back, relax and enjoy our latest A-Z special. This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and focus on the Letter B. Friend of the show Dave Hodgson joins our host Iain Luke Jones and they have a lot to discuss! Did your suggestions make the list? There's only one way to find out... There is a lot to pack into this episode, so sit back, relax and enjoy our latest A-Z special. a-z, lci, long form improv, short form improv, improvcast, a-z of improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, coedy improv, improv a-z, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 80 7f533b25-5981-445b-bc28-e97d77302d02 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Liverpool Comedy Improv) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-z-of-improv-the-letter-a-mTnwqLTP A-Z of Improv - The Letter A Liverpool Comedy Improv 01:16:11 This week we are excitied to introduce episode one of a new series we are doing which as you can tell by the title of the episode is an A-Z of Improv. For episode 1 we welcome Sekki Tabasuares to the show to discuss all things 'A' with our host Iain Luke Jones and there is a lot of really great discussion that breaks down each word that made the list. There is a lot to pack into this episode, so sit back, relax and enjoy our first A-Z special. This week we are excitied to introduce episode one of a new series we are doing which as you can tell by the title of the episode is an A-Z of Improv. For episode 1 we welcome Sekki Tabasuares to the show to discuss all things 'A' with our host Iain Luke Jones and there is a lot of really great discussion that breaks down each word that made the list. There is a lot to pack into this episode, so sit back, relax and enjoy our first A-Z special. false full 79 366606c8-b45b-4b6d-adb4-a0d59675e065 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Hannah Carson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/hannah-carson-hhpTtXf1 Hannah Carson Iain Luke Jones, Hannah Carson 01:03:03 Happy New Year! It’s been a almost a year since we last had Hannah Carson on the show and we are delighted to welcome her on as the first guest of 2023! During this chat Hannah recaps the amazing year she has had in terms of improv and details how she became a member of the phenomenal ’Broken Chair Improv’. Hannah and Iain discuss a variety of topics from nerves before a show to the differences between long and short form and it’s a really fun and improv centric chat that we can’t wait for you to hear. So sit back and relax as it’s time to find out Hannah’s true story of making stuff up. Happy New Year! It’s been a almost a year since we last had Hannah Carson on the show and we are delighted to welcome her on as the first guest of 2023! During this chat Hannah recaps the amazing year she has had in terms of improv and details how she became a member of the phenomenal ’Broken Chair Improv’. Hannah and Iain discuss a variety of topics from nerves before a show to the differences between long and short form and it’s a really fun and improv centric chat that we can’t wait for you to hear. So sit back and relax as it’s time to find out Hannah’s true story of making stuff up. lci, friendly chat, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, short form, ucb, liverpool comedy improv, long form false full 78 f9f479de-36d6-4314-83d2-38222b042507 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-77-2022-in-review-F6XlhKQ4 Episode 77 - 2022 in Review Iain Luke Jones 00:54:22 Wow! What a year it has been for us on the show. Can you believe we have just reached the end of our second year! We will be taking a short break over the festive period, but Iain is here to take you back on a trip down memory lane, breaking down every episode of the show from the last year. There's loads of great insight and personal reflections and also some tidbits of information about why we are super excitied for what is coming up in 2023. The festive break is a great opportunity for newer listeners to catch up on older episodes, but whatever you are doing over the holiday period, we wish you all positivity, peace and happiness. See you in the new year. Wow! What a year it has been for us on the show. Can you believe we have just reached the end of our second year! We will be taking a short break over the festive period, but Iain is here to take you back on a trip down memory lane, breaking down every episode of the show from the last year. There's loads of great insight and personal reflections and also some tidbits of information about why we are super excitied for what is coming up in 2023. The festive break is a great opportunity for newer listeners to catch up on older episodes, but whatever you are doing over the holiday period, we wish you all positivity, peace and happiness. See you in the new year. improvpod, lci, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool, improv review, liverpool comedy improv, year in review, improv comedy, 2022 false full 77 adf2b53b-129e-4549-af5d-dd986d57bd8c Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Mark Turpin, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-76-comedy-influences-Kn7GwU4R Episode 76 - Comedy Influences Mark Turpin, Iain Luke Jones 01:09:14 This week we welcome friend of the show Mark Turpin back to the show and he and Iain discuss the topic ‘Comedy Influences’. It’s a fascinating walk down memory lane for those that know the references and it’s a real treasure trove of comedy gold for those of you that don’t know the references to go away and look up online. Improv doesn’t need to be funny, but when it is the comedy comes from a lifetime of influences. So sit back, relax and hear Mark and Iain break down all things comedy influences. This week we welcome friend of the show Mark Turpin back to the show and he and Iain discuss the topic ‘Comedy Influences’. It’s a fascinating walk down memory lane for those that know the references and it’s a real treasure trove of comedy gold for those of you that don’t know the references to go away and look up online. Improv doesn’t need to be funny, but when it is the comedy comes from a lifetime of influences. So sit back, relax and hear Mark and Iain break down all things comedy influences. comedy influences, comedy, improv pod, lci, improv podcast, hilarious, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improvisers, comedy chat, funny people, freincly chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, funny false full 76 4731b616-e17e-462a-9b1a-f8d7d6a45108 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Vera Chok, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-75-ver-chok-77jRDwpg Episode 75 - Vera Chok Vera Chok, Iain Luke Jones 01:15:38 This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Vera Chok to the show. Vera is currently starring as Honour Chen-Williams in Hollyoaks, but when she isn’t filming for the show you will often find her involved in improv in some way, shape or form. During this very varied chat Iain and Vera cover all sorts of topics from culture to comedy, and there’s even an unexpected discovery of a mutual love of Australian soap ’Home & Away’! Vera started out as an actor who didn’t think much of improv, but find out what happened to change that opinion and how it ended up becoming a true passion. It’s time to sit back, relax and find out Vera’s true story of making stuff up. This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Vera Chok to the show. Vera is currently starring as Honour Chen-Williams in Hollyoaks, but when she isn’t filming for the show you will often find her involved in improv in some way, shape or form. During this very varied chat Iain and Vera cover all sorts of topics from culture to comedy, and there’s even an unexpected discovery of a mutual love of Australian soap ’Home & Away’! Vera started out as an actor who didn’t think much of improv, but find out what happened to change that opinion and how it ended up becoming a true passion. It’s time to sit back, relax and find out Vera’s true story of making stuff up. improv pod, lci, improv podcast, imprv chat]actor chat, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, vera chok, actor, hollyoaks, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 75 eee489de-df50-4e52-b87e-a697f8518053 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jen Hardy, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-74-jen-hardy-returns-to-the-show-SSeJ4VKo Episode 74 - Jen Hardy Returns to the Show Jen Hardy, Iain Luke Jones 01:01:18 This week we welcome back Jen Hardy to the show! Jen is an associate teacher at Liverpool Comedy Improv and has incredible improv brain. In this chat you can hear what she has been up to since her last appearance on the show and marvel at how much she has achieved in such a short space of time. Jen has a hugely positive attitude towards improv and she is incredibly open to all of the amazing opportunities that may come her way. She spends a lot of time teaching at LCI these days and you can hear all about how she prepares for the sessions she is running. We are excited for you to hear this chat, so sit back, relax and enjoy the continuation of Jen’s true story of making stuff up. This week we welcome back Jen Hardy to the show! Jen is an associate teacher at Liverpool Comedy Improv and has incredible improv brain. In this chat you can hear what she has been up to since her last appearance on the show and marvel at how much she has achieved in such a short space of time. Jen has a hugely positive attitude towards improv and she is incredibly open to all of the amazing opportunities that may come her way. She spends a lot of time teaching at LCI these days and you can hear all about how she prepares for the sessions she is running. We are excited for you to hear this chat, so sit back, relax and enjoy the continuation of Jen’s true story of making stuff up. lci, female comedians, friendly chat, improv insight, improv, improv chat, uk improv scene, improv teaching, improv uk, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 74 9ad78730-b7aa-4c57-9424-6f21ff1d3e1a Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Andel Sudik, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-73-andel-sudik-MBLTGdxu Episode 73 - Andel Sudik Andel Sudik, Iain Luke Jones 01:12:42 Andêl Sudik is a fantastically talented improviser who recently taught a sketch comedy course at LCI. During this chat we hear all about how she discovered improv at the age of 15 and how she has never looked back since. Improv is very much her life & you can hear the passion in her voice as she talks about her improv journey. She is a well travelled person and has improvised in many countries around the world, but how easy is it to cope with all of those accents? There’s so many fascinating tidbits of information that you can add to your improv tool belt and we know you are going to love this episode! So sit back, relax and enjoy Andêl’s true story about making stuff up. Andêl Sudik is a fantastically talented improviser who recently taught a sketch comedy course at LCI. During this chat we hear all about how she discovered improv at the age of 15 and how she has never looked back since. Improv is very much her life & you can hear the passion in her voice as she talks about her improv journey. She is a well travelled person and has improvised in many countries around the world, but how easy is it to cope with all of those accents? There’s so many fascinating tidbits of information that you can add to your improv tool belt and we know you are going to love this episode! So sit back, relax and enjoy Andêl’s true story about making stuff up. improv pod, lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, andel sudik, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improviser false full 73 275d1588-e97b-450c-90eb-cd90e9be3809 Mon, 3 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jake Butcher, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-72-jake-butcher-MnutGwdE Episode 72 - Jake Butcher Jake Butcher, Iain Luke Jones 00:49:38 Jake is an up and coming improviser who has already amassed a huge amount of experience. He started out life with a huge passion for acting, but once he discovered improv he really feels like he stepped up his acting game to the next level. During this chat we discover what life is like as a student at LIPA and we hear how Jake ultimately found his way to Liverpool Comedy Improv. It’s another fascinating chat full of fun and insightful tidbits and we can’t wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jake’s true story of making stuff up. Jake is an up and coming improviser who has already amassed a huge amount of experience. He started out life with a huge passion for acting, but once he discovered improv he really feels like he stepped up his acting game to the next level. During this chat we discover what life is like as a student at LIPA and we hear how Jake ultimately found his way to Liverpool Comedy Improv. It’s another fascinating chat full of fun and insightful tidbits and we can’t wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jake’s true story of making stuff up. chat, lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, lipa, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, chat show false full 72 459163ee-ff11-440d-a2ac-a7fc94d8dce4 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Melina Fiol, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-71-melina-fiol-returns-being-a-female-in-comedy-nX5gH839 Episode 71 - Melina Fiol Returns - Being a Female in Comedy Melina Fiol, Iain Luke Jones 01:37:49 This week is a bumper episode, chocked full of tangents! Melina Fiol is back to update us on her experiences as a female on the comedy circuit and she has so much insight to share that will leave you all with much food for thought. Iain starts the show off by remembering HRH Queen Elizabeth II as the sad news of her passing was announced just before the episode was recorded. He once had the honour of going to Buckingham Palace & it didn’t exactly go smoothly… Melina is living her dream on the comedy circuit, but not everything is as dreamy as she had hoped. Find out all about it in this very open and honest chat. It’s time to sit back, relax and find out all about Melina’s true story of making people laugh. This week is a bumper episode, chocked full of tangents! Melina Fiol is back to update us on her experiences as a female on the comedy circuit and she has so much insight to share that will leave you all with much food for thought. Iain starts the show off by remembering HRH Queen Elizabeth II as the sad news of her passing was announced just before the episode was recorded. He once had the honour of going to Buckingham Palace & it didn’t exactly go smoothly… Melina is living her dream on the comedy circuit, but not everything is as dreamy as she had hoped. Find out all about it in this very open and honest chat. It’s time to sit back, relax and find out all about Melina’s true story of making people laugh. comedy, stand up, comedy podcast, improvcast, women of comedy, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, buckingham palace, comedy chat, female in comedy, queen elizabeth, female comedian, female stand up, stand up comedy, the queen, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 71 a6c983df-f747-4065-ab6a-d10ee5407ba9 Mon, 5 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-70-life-update-N7ALMOhn Episode 70 - Life Update Iain Luke Jones 00:38:39 This week we celebrate episode 70 with our host Iain Luke Jones giving us all an update on some fantastic developments in his personal and improv life. There was a guest lined up, but it sadly fell through at the last minute, but this being an improv podcast meant that the show was able to go on regardless, just with a little change of direction. Celebrating 70 episodes alone is reason enough for a check in with Iain, but with the fantastic news he has to share it certainly deserved the time for his story to be told. Thank you all for your continued support of the show! We really appreciate each and every single one of you. Now it's time to sit back, relax and discover the true power of embracing a 'Yes And' mentality. This week we celebrate episode 70 with our host Iain Luke Jones giving us all an update on some fantastic developments in his personal and improv life. There was a guest lined up, but it sadly fell through at the last minute, but this being an improv podcast meant that the show was able to go on regardless, just with a little change of direction. Celebrating 70 episodes alone is reason enough for a check in with Iain, but with the fantastic news he has to share it certainly deserved the time for his story to be told. Thank you all for your continued support of the show! We really appreciate each and every single one of you. Now it's time to sit back, relax and discover the true power of embracing a 'Yes And' mentality. comedy, improv pod, lci, comedy podcast, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, life stories, flintshire funnybone, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, lci podcast false full 70 1e487eee-41b2-47ea-93c2-8725fcc73774 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Kat Cooke, San George) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-69-everybody-needs-good-neighbours-7efikaOe Episode 69 - Everybody Needs Good Neighbours Iain Luke Jones, Kat Cooke, San George 00:55:40 This week we have something a little different for you. We love talking to improvisoers about their improv journeys and about a whole variety of improv related topics, but we are also keen to discuss other passions that improvisers may have. Our host Iain has mentioned in many of the show chats over the years that he is a big fan of the Aussie TV soap 'neighbours' and as it happens so are previous show guests San George and Kat Cooke. On 29th July 2022 Channel 5 aired the final ever episode of Neighbours in the UK and this was a very sad day indeed for Neighbours fans all over the world. Iain, San and Kat decided to get together and talk about the show that they have loved all of their lives and how genuinly upset they all are now that it has come to an end. It is definitley a little something different, but there are still some links to improv that will shed light on a few things in terms of how Iain's improv brain works. Think about something you absolutely adore and then think about how you would feel if somebody took it away from you. That is how Iain, San and Kat feel & they want to share their feelings with you all. So sit back, relax and enjoy discovering the true story of how everybody really does need good Neighbours. This week we have something a little different for you. We love talking to improvisoers about their improv journeys and about a whole variety of improv related topics, but we are also keen to discuss other passions that improvisers may have. Our host Iain has mentioned in many of the show chats over the years that he is a big fan of the Aussie TV soap 'neighbours' and as it happens so are previous show guests San George and Kat Cooke. On 29th July 2022 Channel 5 aired the final ever episode of Neighbours in the UK and this was a very sad day indeed for Neighbours fans all over the world. Iain, San and Kat decided to get together and talk about the show that they have loved all of their lives and how genuinly upset they all are now that it has come to an end. It is definitley a little something different, but there are still some links to improv that will shed light on a few things in terms of how Iain's improv brain works. Think about something you absolutely adore and then think about how you would feel if somebody took it away from you. That is how Iain, San and Kat feel & they want to share their feelings with you all. So sit back, relax and enjoy discovering the true story of how everybody really does need good Neighbours. channel 5, lci, channel five, soap opera, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, aussie soap, podcast, improv chat, soaps, neighbours, improv in soaps, aussie tv, liverpool comedy improv, neighbours podcast false full 69 40c5bbd2-0998-41a6-827a-bbcd314eff45 Mon, 8 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Charly Murgatroyd, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-68-charly-murgatroyd-JNwIM15W Episode 68 - Charly Murgatroyd Charly Murgatroyd, Iain Luke Jones 00:55:18 This week we welcome Charly Murgatroyd to the show and we can’t wait for you to hear what she has to say! Charly only started improvising in October 2021, but if you saw her perform you would swear she has been doing it her whole life. In this chat Iain and Charly very quickly get into the topic of ADHD and from there the chat just explodes into all sorts of interesting avenues that really makes you appreciate the wonderful people of the improv community. This is one of those chat that leaves you with plenty of food for thought and we can’t wait for you to hear it. So sit back, relax and enjoy discovering Charley’s true story about making stuff up. This week we welcome Charly Murgatroyd to the show and we can’t wait for you to hear what she has to say! Charly only started improvising in October 2021, but if you saw her perform you would swear she has been doing it her whole life. In this chat Iain and Charly very quickly get into the topic of ADHD and from there the chat just explodes into all sorts of interesting avenues that really makes you appreciate the wonderful people of the improv community. This is one of those chat that leaves you with plenty of food for thought and we can’t wait for you to hear it. So sit back, relax and enjoy discovering Charley’s true story about making stuff up. improv pod, lci, uk improv, friendly chat, adhd, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, podcast, improv chat, improv comedy chat, improv uk, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, brain fog false full 68 c683fe15-d375-444d-bf01-1b5d8a4ea21e Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-67-michael-ananins-returns-aXjubaPA Episode 67 - Michael Ananins Returns Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones 01:03:03 This week we are super excited to welcome Michael Ananins back to the show! Michael first appears on the show back in episode 3 and a lot has happened since then. Michael has recently given stand up comedy a go and he and Iain have a great chat breaking down the art of stand up. There is of course loads of great improv chat and Michael has many incredible stories to tell, and one story in particular that involves him meeting Bob Geldof! It’s a really great chat that we can’t wait for you to hear! So sit back, relax and enjoy more of Michael’s true story about making stuff up. This week we are super excited to welcome Michael Ananins back to the show! Michael first appears on the show back in episode 3 and a lot has happened since then. Michael has recently given stand up comedy a go and he and Iain have a great chat breaking down the art of stand up. There is of course loads of great improv chat and Michael has many incredible stories to tell, and one story in particular that involves him meeting Bob Geldof! It’s a really great chat that we can’t wait for you to hear! So sit back, relax and enjoy more of Michael’s true story about making stuff up. chat, comedy, lci, stand up, friendly chat, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, life stories, stand up comedy, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 67 73a320b0-637a-4812-8997-9db805853b20 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Heather Wark) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-66-heather-wark-maMIz_Hc Episode 66 - Heather Wark Iain Luke Jones, Heather Wark 01:03:53 Heather is a relatively new improviser, but if you saw her perform you would never know it! She has such a natural flare for it and to top it off she is a genuinely lovely person. During this chat Iain and Heather talk through her journey to improv and find out exactly how it came about that a physicist with barely any experience in performing arts came to discover a passion for improv. We also discover that Heather and Iain share many geeky interests and we delve into some Star Wars chat and discover how Heather ended up meeting actual Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill! It’s a really fun chat that we know you will love, so sit back, relax and enjoy Heather’s true story about making stuff up. Heather is a relatively new improviser, but if you saw her perform you would never know it! She has such a natural flare for it and to top it off she is a genuinely lovely person. During this chat Iain and Heather talk through her journey to improv and find out exactly how it came about that a physicist with barely any experience in performing arts came to discover a passion for improv. We also discover that Heather and Iain share many geeky interests and we delve into some Star Wars chat and discover how Heather ended up meeting actual Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill! It’s a really fun chat that we know you will love, so sit back, relax and enjoy Heather’s true story about making stuff up. lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improvised comedy, imprpov, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 66 a6b414f1-4045-4d95-8249-75ed2df0b9d5 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Tom Jenkinson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-65-tom-jenkinson-fUupRD5o Episode 65 - Tom Jenkinson Iain Luke Jones, Tom Jenkinson 00:46:49 Tom is a drama student with a real passion for improv & he is at a very exciting stage of his life where there are so many possibilities ahead of him. During the conversation we get to hear about Tom's improv journey into improv and into LCI & we learn how LCI has helped him to expand his improv horizons. During this chat Tom mentions that he thinks Colin Mochrie is 72. Iain just accepted this at the time, but felt it was not quite accurate. Research was conducted and it seems the age estimation was indeed a tad high. Colin is a spritely 64 (at the time of recording). It's an informative chat that is full of fun little tidbits and we can't wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Tom's true story of making stuff up. Tom is a drama student with a real passion for improv & he is at a very exciting stage of his life where there are so many possibilities ahead of him. During the conversation we get to hear about Tom's improv journey into improv and into LCI & we learn how LCI has helped him to expand his improv horizons. During this chat Tom mentions that he thinks Colin Mochrie is 72. Iain just accepted this at the time, but felt it was not quite accurate. Research was conducted and it seems the age estimation was indeed a tad high. Colin is a spritely 64 (at the time of recording). It's an informative chat that is full of fun little tidbits and we can't wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Tom's true story of making stuff up. lci, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 65 907ce3e9-c882-44f1-8099-dcde01c1b6df Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Stuart Hughes) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-64-stu-hughes-CNF7hdjJ Episode 64 - Stu Hughes Iain Luke Jones, Stuart Hughes 01:06:04 We are super excited to finally welcome Stu Hughes to the show! Stu is a fantastic improviser and an even better human being and we know you are going to love this chat with him. Among the many things covered, Stu and Iain talk about how improv helps with confidence issues and how improv can genuinely help to change your life. They delve into the topic of short form vs long form and there’s also lots of fun chat about writing sketch comedy, the Oickers members of the LCI community and how Stu discovered improv and specifically LCI in the first place. They also both discover a mutual love of co-operative board games! It’s a really great chat that we are excited to share with you. So sit back, relax and enjoy Stu’s story about making stuff up. We are super excited to finally welcome Stu Hughes to the show! Stu is a fantastic improviser and an even better human being and we know you are going to love this chat with him. Among the many things covered, Stu and Iain talk about how improv helps with confidence issues and how improv can genuinely help to change your life. They delve into the topic of short form vs long form and there’s also lots of fun chat about writing sketch comedy, the Oickers members of the LCI community and how Stu discovered improv and specifically LCI in the first place. They also both discover a mutual love of co-operative board games! It’s a really great chat that we are excited to share with you. So sit back, relax and enjoy Stu’s story about making stuff up. improvpod, lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, life stories, improvisors, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 64 0a845aff-cbb2-4061-81e4-fd449aeb54ce Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Jamie Yates) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-63-jamie-yates-8BTqjmT8 Episode 63 - Jamie Yates Iain Luke Jones, Jamie Yates 01:11:31 Jamie is an incredibly creative individual who has recently discovered and fallen in love with improv. He is a very open individual and he gives us a great insight into his life journey that led him to LCI. He is a wonderful artist and he and Iain get into a great chat about what makes art successful and is it really worth what some people pay for it? It’s another fascinating chat with one of the newer members of the LCI community and we can’t wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jamie’s true story about making stuff up. Jamie is an incredibly creative individual who has recently discovered and fallen in love with improv. He is a very open individual and he gives us a great insight into his life journey that led him to LCI. He is a wonderful artist and he and Iain get into a great chat about what makes art successful and is it really worth what some people pay for it? It’s another fascinating chat with one of the newer members of the LCI community and we can’t wait for you to hear it! So sit back, relax and enjoy Jamie’s true story about making stuff up. lci, improv podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, art, expressive arts false full 63 9697308c-fef5-483a-bba2-11f5e477df22 Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-62-planning-an-improv-session-uBIVN0Ar Episode 62 - Planning an Improv Session Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares 01:04:57 This week we welcome back friend of the show Sekki Tabasuares to discuss the topic 'Planning an Improv session' with our host Iain Luke Jones. There are lots of things to take into consideration when running an improv session and Iain and Sekki talk in depth about the thought process leading into preparing an improv session. It is a really great chat as always and we can't wait for you to hear it! This week we welcome back friend of the show Sekki Tabasuares to discuss the topic 'Planning an Improv session' with our host Iain Luke Jones. There are lots of things to take into consideration when running an improv session and Iain and Sekki talk in depth about the thought process leading into preparing an improv session. It is a really great chat as always and we can't wait for you to hear it! liverpool comedy, lci, friendly chat, improv session, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, lci podcast false full 62 a3feff46-f1a1-4e9f-a59f-8bc3e4d07b1d Mon, 2 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, San George) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-61-boundaries-in-improv-xNjkZxVb Episode 61 - Boundaries in Improv Iain Luke Jones, San George 00:49:47 This week we are focusing on the topic 'Boundaries in Improv' and we welcome friend of the show 'San George' back to the podcast to discuss the topic with Iain. What are boundaries in improv? Why is it important that this topic is discussed? These are a couple of the point touched on and there is a lot of great personal insight and anecdotes from both Iain and San along the way. This is a really sensitive and important topic that we felt needed to be given the spotlight and we hope you enjoy the conversation. This week we are focusing on the topic 'Boundaries in Improv' and we welcome friend of the show 'San George' back to the podcast to discuss the topic with Iain. What are boundaries in improv? Why is it important that this topic is discussed? These are a couple of the point touched on and there is a lot of great personal insight and anecdotes from both Iain and San along the way. This is a really sensitive and important topic that we felt needed to be given the spotlight and we hope you enjoy the conversation. improv pod, lci, improv podcast, boundaries in improv, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, improv boundaries, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, lci podcast false full 61 2ff093cb-91d1-4beb-ae28-94582a7f650b Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Al Donohoe) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-60-al-donohoe-yqZpYzdU Episode 60 - Al Donohoe Iain Luke Jones, Al Donohoe 01:08:40 On April 29th LCI has another awesome live improv show coming your way! 'Boss Birds & Friends' is back and this time the guest teams are 'Cats in Trenchcoats' (who are an LCI long form team) & 'Regular Job'. Our guest this week is Al Donohoe from 'Regular Job' & he is here to tell you all about who 'Regular Job' are and what to expect from them. Al has got a fascinating story to tell and in this chat you will hear all about his acting career taking off when he was a teenager, his discovery of improv & how his love of the UCB improv style inspired him to set uo 'The Atom Improv'. Al lives and breathes improv and we know you are going to love hearing his true story of making stuff up. On April 29th LCI has another awesome live improv show coming your way! 'Boss Birds & Friends' is back and this time the guest teams are 'Cats in Trenchcoats' (who are an LCI long form team) & 'Regular Job'. Our guest this week is Al Donohoe from 'Regular Job' & he is here to tell you all about who 'Regular Job' are and what to expect from them. Al has got a fascinating story to tell and in this chat you will hear all about his acting career taking off when he was a teenager, his discovery of improv & how his love of the UCB improv style inspired him to set uo 'The Atom Improv'. Al lives and breathes improv and we know you are going to love hearing his true story of making stuff up. lci, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, atom improv, ucb, liverpool comedy improv, ucb improv false full 60 a5b5f77d-f4ad-4860-ba9f-95dbe2593e7b Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Boss Birds) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-59-boss-birds-live-set-KnPGN69Z Episode 59 - Boss Birds Live Set Iain Luke Jones, Boss Birds 00:50:30 This week we are bringing you another live special! This time around we are putting the spotlight on the fantastic Boss Birds. Boss Birds are an all female team who formed at LCI and they are an incredibly talented bunch who are masters of their craft. Boss Birds and Friends is a monthly show that LCI puts on and the show featured today was recorded at the end of January 2022 at the very first Boss Birds and Friends gig. A few weeks ago we brought you the set from the Oickers that night and now we are super excited to bring you this set from the Boss Birds. To keep the show PG there is the odd word that has been editied out, but we know you can probably fill in the blanks ;) This show was recorded on a phone so is not studio quality, but it is still good enough to give you a great feel for what it was like to be there in the audience on the night. This week we are bringing you another live special! This time around we are putting the spotlight on the fantastic Boss Birds. Boss Birds are an all female team who formed at LCI and they are an incredibly talented bunch who are masters of their craft. Boss Birds and Friends is a monthly show that LCI puts on and the show featured today was recorded at the end of January 2022 at the very first Boss Birds and Friends gig. A few weeks ago we brought you the set from the Oickers that night and now we are super excited to bring you this set from the Boss Birds. To keep the show PG there is the odd word that has been editied out, but we know you can probably fill in the blanks ;) This show was recorded on a phone so is not studio quality, but it is still good enough to give you a great feel for what it was like to be there in the audience on the night. live improv, lci, long form improv, live improv set, improvcast, boss birds, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, live long form set, improv comedy, long form false full 59 02be3677-8b71-4f09-90a4-78a782367acb Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Melina Fiol) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-58-melina-fiol-the-joys-of-blending-improv-and-stand-up-rbTNEQdA Episode 58 - Melina Fiol - The Joys of Blending Improv and Stand Up Iain Luke Jones, Melina Fiol 01:21:38 This week we welcome an LCI regular who is an up and coming stand up comedy sensation. She is the incredibly talented Melina Fiol. Melina is still relatively new to both improv and stand up, but in the short space of time she has been doing both she has made a big name for herself. She oozes charisma and passion for what she does and during the chat with show host Iain Luke Jones, she breaks down the importance of understanding improv to help add to your stand up tool belt and talks us through the process of how to plan a quality stand up routine. The conversation goes off on many a tangent and every avenue explored is one filled with incredible nuggets of information that are worth storing away for future use. Improv is the gateway to the success of so many people and you will discover that this is certainly the case for Melina as we discover her true story of making stuff up. This week we welcome an LCI regular who is an up and coming stand up comedy sensation. She is the incredibly talented Melina Fiol. Melina is still relatively new to both improv and stand up, but in the short space of time she has been doing both she has made a big name for herself. She oozes charisma and passion for what she does and during the chat with show host Iain Luke Jones, she breaks down the importance of understanding improv to help add to your stand up tool belt and talks us through the process of how to plan a quality stand up routine. The conversation goes off on many a tangent and every avenue explored is one filled with incredible nuggets of information that are worth storing away for future use. Improv is the gateway to the success of so many people and you will discover that this is certainly the case for Melina as we discover her true story of making stuff up. comedy, lci, stand up, friendly chat, stories, improv, improv chat, comedy chat, interesting chat, improv comedy chat, stand up comedy, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, funny false full 58 890fc645-0515-4d10-8d64-50900f6f38af Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Laura Hall) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-57-laura-hall-GDveARe4 Episode 57 - Laura Hall Iain Luke Jones, Laura Hall 01:10:48 This week we are super excited to have Laura Hall on the show! Laura has been a part of Whose Line is it Anyway? ever since it crossed the pond to America and her musical expertise have helped her to carve out a very niche role in the improv world. In this chat Laura tells Iain how she got the Whose Line job inthe first place and gives some amazing insight into how the show works from the other side of the camera. She also has loads of great insight about various other Whose Line cast members and has some fantastic tips for anybody else out there who is interested in getting invloved in improv as a musician. Laura Hall is a true legend in the improv community and she is just as lovely as you expect her to be. Put the kettle on, sit down and relax because this is an chat that you are absolutely going to love! This week we are super excited to have Laura Hall on the show! Laura has been a part of Whose Line is it Anyway? ever since it crossed the pond to America and her musical expertise have helped her to carve out a very niche role in the improv world. In this chat Laura tells Iain how she got the Whose Line job inthe first place and gives some amazing insight into how the show works from the other side of the camera. She also has loads of great insight about various other Whose Line cast members and has some fantastic tips for anybody else out there who is interested in getting invloved in improv as a musician. Laura Hall is a true legend in the improv community and she is just as lovely as you expect her to be. Put the kettle on, sit down and relax because this is an chat that you are absolutely going to love! lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, whose line is it anyway, laura hall, musical improv, whose line is it anyway?, whose line, improv comedy false full 57 a449cbdb-405e-4c2f-a5f9-a4149beff584 Mon, 7 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (iain luke jones, The Oickers) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-56-oickers-live-set-BDCshu12 Episode 56 - Oickers Live Set iain luke jones, The Oickers 00:51:36 On 21-2-22 Liverpool Comedy Improv launched their brand new monthly live improv show 'Boss Birds & Friends'. At the end of every month Emma Bird and her team of Boss Birds will be putting on a show where they welcome a guest team to perform with them. The first guest team was 'The Oickers', a team that formed after attending many courses together at LCI. Our Host Iain Luke Jones is one of the Oickers and if you enjoy short form improv, then we know you are going to love this episode as we are giving you an audio treat by bringing you the live set in full! The Boss Birds set from the night was also recorded and will be featured on a future episode of the podcast. We hope you enjoy a little something different this week, we do enjoy mixing it up and offering different listening experiences from time to time. On 21-2-22 Liverpool Comedy Improv launched their brand new monthly live improv show 'Boss Birds & Friends'. At the end of every month Emma Bird and her team of Boss Birds will be putting on a show where they welcome a guest team to perform with them. The first guest team was 'The Oickers', a team that formed after attending many courses together at LCI. Our Host Iain Luke Jones is one of the Oickers and if you enjoy short form improv, then we know you are going to love this episode as we are giving you an audio treat by bringing you the live set in full! The Boss Birds set from the night was also recorded and will be featured on a future episode of the podcast. We hope you enjoy a little something different this week, we do enjoy mixing it up and offering different listening experiences from time to time. comedy, live improv comedy, lci, short form improv, improvcast, boss birds, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv live, the oickers, live entertainment, entertainment, emma bird, improv comedy set, oickers, liverpool comedy improv, short form improv comedy set, live false full 56 7c34bc37-20ff-4109-9a29-6c05c6d7b0be Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Stuart Moses) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-55-stuart-moses-7HkUOZSi Episode 55 - Stuart Moses Iain Luke Jones, Stuart Moses 00:50:26 This week we welcome that fantastic human being that is Stuart Moses to the show. Stuart is an associate teacher of LCI and has a workshop called 'Movement for Improvisers' taking place on March 26th at the Liverpool Arts Bar from 1-4pm. The workshop is aimed at shaking you out of your characterisation defaults and go to's that you might want to get out of. Tickets for the workshop are available on the Liverpool Comedy Improv website. During the chat you can hear all about Stuart's improv history and how it all started with table top role play gaming. Hear how he developed as a performar and teacher and how and why he started the Improv London Podcast back in 2015. A podcast that we highly recommed you listen to (after this one of course). We know you are going to love Stuart's true story of making stuff up. This week we welcome that fantastic human being that is Stuart Moses to the show. Stuart is an associate teacher of LCI and has a workshop called 'Movement for Improvisers' taking place on March 26th at the Liverpool Arts Bar from 1-4pm. The workshop is aimed at shaking you out of your characterisation defaults and go to's that you might want to get out of. Tickets for the workshop are available on the Liverpool Comedy Improv website. During the chat you can hear all about Stuart's improv history and how it all started with table top role play gaming. Hear how he developed as a performar and teacher and how and why he started the Improv London Podcast back in 2015. A podcast that we highly recommed you listen to (after this one of course). We know you are going to love Stuart's true story of making stuff up. improv pod, lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improv london podcast, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, podcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, liverpool comedy improv false full 55 1d4f1581-62d8-4ec7-a6a4-dca096ab8200 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Hannah Carson, Hannah Savage) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-54-hannah-carson-hannah-savage-PkF6o7YB Episode 54 - Hannah Carson & Hannah Jane Iain Luke Jones, Hannah Carson, Hannah Savage 00:55:35 This week we have two guests for the price of one! Hannah Carson and Hannah Jane (Sav) are recent converts to improv and are a big part of the current LCI scene. In this chat we get the low down on how they both discovered improv and how big an impact it has had on their life in such a short space of time. They are both incredibly fun and vibrant characters and it is chat that will definitely put a smile on your face as you hear both of them talk about how much they have been bitten by the improv bug. This week we have two guests for the price of one! Hannah Carson and Hannah Jane (Sav) are recent converts to improv and are a big part of the current LCI scene. In this chat we get the low down on how they both discovered improv and how big an impact it has had on their life in such a short space of time. They are both incredibly fun and vibrant characters and it is chat that will definitely put a smile on your face as you hear both of them talk about how much they have been bitten by the improv bug. lci, friendly chat, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, life stories, improv conversations, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improv journey false full 54 88440caf-66e2-4439-8a07-4a83e2fe57c5 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Max Schafer) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-53-viola-spolin-special-with-max-schafer-part-2-g3DHFRsM Episode 53 - Viola Spolin Special with Max Schafer - Part 2 Iain Luke Jones, Max Schafer 00:38:44 We have kept you waiting a whole week, but now the time is finally here to for you to catch up with the second part of the fantastic Viola Spolin special with Max Schafer. We jump right back in where we left off & it is another really inforative and entertaining chat all about the origins of improv as we know it. We have kept you waiting a whole week, but now the time is finally here to for you to catch up with the second part of the fantastic Viola Spolin special with Max Schafer. We jump right back in where we left off & it is another really inforative and entertaining chat all about the origins of improv as we know it. lci, improv history, spolin improv, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, improv comedy chat, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, viola spolin false full 53 c75f8df4-15dc-4497-bf4f-4ab5955fece5 Mon, 7 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Max Schafer) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-52-viola-spolin-special-with-max-schafer-part-1-WLgNYIt7 Episode 52 - Viola Spolin Special with Max Schafer - Part 1 Iain Luke Jones, Max Schafer 00:38:48 Today we are bringing you part one of a two part Viola Spolin special! Max Schafer is a leader of the teachings of 'spolin' and he is a deep well of knowledge in not just her techniques, but also in how she herself was as a teacher. Iain also delves into Max's improv history and we find out why he is so passionate about keeping the name 'Viola Spolin' present in the mind of improvisers all over the world. Part one is a really great listen and we can't wait to share part two with you all next week! Today we are bringing you part one of a two part Viola Spolin special! Max Schafer is a leader of the teachings of 'spolin' and he is a deep well of knowledge in not just her techniques, but also in how she herself was as a teacher. Iain also delves into Max's improv history and we find out why he is so passionate about keeping the name 'Viola Spolin' present in the mind of improvisers all over the world. Part one is a really great listen and we can't wait to share part two with you all next week! improv pod, lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, improvisers, max schafer, viola spolin improv, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, viola spolin false full 52 7dff93b6-014a-45f2-9ec4-d4fe025a76ae Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Tanya Dale) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-51-tanya-dale-voLPXoZU Episode 51 - Tanya Dale Iain Luke Jones, Tanya Dale 00:53:33 Tanya is a fun improviser who is a regular at the online drop ins. During this very enjoyable chat you will find out how she ended up leaving Bulgaria for the bright lights of Beverley (just outside Hull) and what ultimately led her to discovering the joys of improv. She does an excellent job at flipping many of the questions back to Iain and even has a few excellent questions of her own to pose him. It is a really fun chat that we know you will love listening to and we can't wait for you to hear it! Tanya is a fun improviser who is a regular at the online drop ins. During this very enjoyable chat you will find out how she ended up leaving Bulgaria for the bright lights of Beverley (just outside Hull) and what ultimately led her to discovering the joys of improv. She does an excellent job at flipping many of the questions back to Iain and even has a few excellent questions of her own to pose him. It is a really fun chat that we know you will love listening to and we can't wait for you to hear it! real life, beverley, improv podcast, improv, improv fun, improv chat, life stories, hull, improv discussion, improv comedy, bulgaria false full 51 0a66c263-88bb-4c52-8ca2-e617f4f91424 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Emma Bird) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-50-emma-bird-is-here-to-welcome-in-the-new-year-sUFQr0yL Episode 50 - Emma Bird is here to welcome in the New Year Iain Luke Jones, Emma Bird 00:56:12 To kick off the New Year in style we welcome the founder of LCI Emma Bird back to the show to celebrate 50 episodes! Iain and Emma chat about the evolution of the podcast and the evolution of LCI both reflecting on all that has happened so far and looking ahead to the future. It is a great chat to kick off our 2022 journey and we can't wait for you to hear it. To kick off the New Year in style we welcome the founder of LCI Emma Bird back to the show to celebrate 50 episodes! Iain and Emma chat about the evolution of the podcast and the evolution of LCI both reflecting on all that has happened so far and looking ahead to the future. It is a great chat to kick off our 2022 journey and we can't wait for you to hear it. improv online, chat, lci, improv podcast, improv, podcast, improv comedy podcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, iain jones, new year, emma bird, podcasting, improv discussions, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improv in real life, 2022, improv journey false full 50 7ba37955-347d-4ce3-8988-de36fd690903 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-49-our-first-year-in-review-dIrvp9jO Episode 49 - Our First Year in Review Iain Luke Jones 00:43:41 This week is the final episode of 2021 and Iain is looking back on the evolution of the show over the previous 48 episodes. He gives a bit of backstory as to how the show came to be in the first place and then talks through all of the episodes so far, discussing key moments particular things he enjoyed. We won't be away for long and we look forward to bringing you lots more content in the new year. Thank you for your support during our first year. It has been a truly wonderful experience bringing this show to you every week. This week is the final episode of 2021 and Iain is looking back on the evolution of the show over the previous 48 episodes. He gives a bit of backstory as to how the show came to be in the first place and then talks through all of the episodes so far, discussing key moments particular things he enjoyed. We won't be away for long and we look forward to bringing you lots more content in the new year. Thank you for your support during our first year. It has been a truly wonderful experience bringing this show to you every week. lci, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, podcast, iain luke jones, iain jones, liverpool comedy improv, year in review, improv comedy false full 49 3edfcf3f-78bb-462b-bc90-60672803c904 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Geoff Head) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-48-shindig-breakdown-nKtlbqnu Episode 48 - Shindig Breakdown Iain Luke Jones, Geoff Head 00:59:52 Last week we shared with you an insight into the return to live improv at LCI courtesy of the 'Shindig' at the Fly in the Loaf on 26-11-21. We hope you enjoyed listening to that episode as much as we did and this week we have invited LCI regular and previous show guest Geoff Head to the show to discuss the gig in more detail with Iain. It is a really fun reflection on what was a truly fantastic night of entertainment and we can't wait for you to hear it! Last week we shared with you an insight into the return to live improv at LCI courtesy of the 'Shindig' at the Fly in the Loaf on 26-11-21. We hope you enjoyed listening to that episode as much as we did and this week we have invited LCI regular and previous show guest Geoff Head to the show to discuss the gig in more detail with Iain. It is a really fun reflection on what was a truly fantastic night of entertainment and we can't wait for you to hear it! live improv, lci, improv, improv live, improv chat, short form, improv comedy, improv shindig, long form, improv comedy live false full 48 c065b366-da58-479c-b816-8ae7600ebd08 Mon, 6 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-47-shindig-shenanigans-tJ8ysprj Episode 47 - Shindig Shenanigans Iain Luke Jones 00:46:01 This week we are giving you a taste of the Liverpoll Comedy Improv Shindig that took place at the Fly in the Loaf on November 26th.It was a fantastic return to live performance improv in Liverpool and was a great way to showcase the very talented members of the LCI community. The teams performing all formed through LCI and many of the performers have been previous guests on the show. Broken Chair Improv, The Oickers and Boss Birds were the featured teams but the audience members also got to join in as part of the jam to finish the show. Iain grabs some interviews with performers and audience members who were part of the hilarity and we are excited to share the fun with you. This week we are giving you a taste of the Liverpoll Comedy Improv Shindig that took place at the Fly in the Loaf on November 26th.It was a fantastic return to live performance improv in Liverpool and was a great way to showcase the very talented members of the LCI community. The teams performing all formed through LCI and many of the performers have been previous guests on the show. Broken Chair Improv, The Oickers and Boss Birds were the featured teams but the audience members also got to join in as part of the jam to finish the show. Iain grabs some interviews with performers and audience members who were part of the hilarity and we are excited to share the fun with you. live improv, lci, boss birds, improv, improv live, broken vhair, oickers, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improv shindig false full 47 4b093322-214f-4669-9c9d-27f94980ab4f Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, San George) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-46-friendship-in-improv-zfSr33bQ Episode 46 - Friendship in Improv Iain Luke Jones, San George 00:45:24 This week we are discussing Friendship in Improv with returning guest and friend of the show San George. The improv community has been a place where people feel like they truly belong and can fully open up and be themselves and this means that the bonds that are formed run deep. Iain and San discuss how the improv community has impacted them and as good friends often do, they drift off topic on more than one occasion talking about improv in general and various other topics that crop up. It's a real fly on the wall oppotunity to hear two friends having a good old natter and we can't wait for you to hear it! This week we are discussing Friendship in Improv with returning guest and friend of the show San George. The improv community has been a place where people feel like they truly belong and can fully open up and be themselves and this means that the bonds that are formed run deep. Iain and San discuss how the improv community has impacted them and as good friends often do, they drift off topic on more than one occasion talking about improv in general and various other topics that crop up. It's a real fly on the wall oppotunity to hear two friends having a good old natter and we can't wait for you to hear it! improv friends, lci, interview, liverpool comedy improvcast, friendship, improv chat, short form, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, long form, friendship in improv false full 46 5265e1a1-8c99-4e4f-867f-cf25ed130e7a Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-45-game-of-the-scene-iG07QEZt Episode 45 - Game of the Scene Iain Luke Jones, Dave Hodgson 00:52:23 This week Iain welcomes back former show guest Dave Hodgson to discuss the 'Game of the Scene'. What actually is it? How do you discover it? How important is it? These are just some of the questions that are asked and answered in this very insightful and fun chat between two improv buddies. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy delving deep into the Game of the Scene. This week Iain welcomes back former show guest Dave Hodgson to discuss the 'Game of the Scene'. What actually is it? How do you discover it? How important is it? These are just some of the questions that are asked and answered in this very insightful and fun chat between two improv buddies. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy delving deep into the Game of the Scene. improv education, lci, friendly chat, improv interview, game of the scene, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, what is the game of the scene, improv chat, the game of the scene, liverpool comedy improv false full 45 9e013ed3-ec07-4b70-a6e1-b644bdb12232 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Dr. Ronald Harvey) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-44-dr-ron-cnx5R7xw Episode 44 - Dr. Ron Iain Luke Jones, Dr. Ronald Harvey 00:54:00 Dr. Ron is in the house! This week we have the pleasure of bringing you this wonderful treat of a chat with Dr. Ronald Harvey. Find out how he first discovered improv in Chicago during the 90’s and then forgot about improv before life led him to living in Bulgaria and ultimately back to improv. There’s all sorts of interesting topics discussed from music to psychology and it’s an episode we can’t wait for you to hear! Sit back, relax and enjoy Dr. Ron’s true story about making stuff up. Dr. Ron is in the house! This week we have the pleasure of bringing you this wonderful treat of a chat with Dr. Ronald Harvey. Find out how he first discovered improv in Chicago during the 90’s and then forgot about improv before life led him to living in Bulgaria and ultimately back to improv. There’s all sorts of interesting topics discussed from music to psychology and it’s an episode we can’t wait for you to hear! Sit back, relax and enjoy Dr. Ron’s true story about making stuff up. chicago, lci, friendly chat, interview, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, life stories, dr ron, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, bulgaria false full 44 b05801a9-ca39-4d4f-8530-37e5c0b95aed Mon, 8 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Becky Webb) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-43-becky-webb-Vy3kiUwK Episode 43 - Becky Webb Iain Luke Jones, Becky Webb 00:54:25 This week we are super excited to welcome Becky Webb to the show! Becky is a talented improviser and physical theatre specialist who is just as wonderful to learn from as she is to watch perform. She keeps herself very busy and you are sure to see her name associated with a great many courses and shows. During this chat Becky breaks down her journey into improv via her physical theatre training and breaks down her very insightful perspective on all things improv. It’s another great chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back and relax as we bring you Becky’s true story of making stuff up. This week we are super excited to welcome Becky Webb to the show! Becky is a talented improviser and physical theatre specialist who is just as wonderful to learn from as she is to watch perform. She keeps herself very busy and you are sure to see her name associated with a great many courses and shows. During this chat Becky breaks down her journey into improv via her physical theatre training and breaks down her very insightful perspective on all things improv. It’s another great chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back and relax as we bring you Becky’s true story of making stuff up. lci, improv interview, improv podcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, physical theatre, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, clowning false full 43 2ee36841-9f49-4fd4-b83f-326b2f1fad64 Mon, 1 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Thomas Casson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-42-is-improv-really-for-everyone-xibDVHYG Episode 42 - Is Improv Really For Everyone? Iain Luke Jones, Thomas Casson 00:57:03 This week Iain welcomes one of his oldest friends Thomas Casson to the show to discuss the question 'Is Improv Really For Everyone?' Thomas is a professional actor and has frequently batted away and invites from Iain to join him for some improv fun. This led Iain to ponder what actually is it that keeps him saying no when he knows that Thomas possess all of the skills so improv? This is a really fascinating chat about how improv comes in many forms and is a tool that suits many purposes & if you want the answer to the question that makes up this week’s show title then you are going to have to listen all the way to the end to hear the verdict. It’s a really fun episode that we know you are going to love and we can’t wait for you to hear it! This week Iain welcomes one of his oldest friends Thomas Casson to the show to discuss the question 'Is Improv Really For Everyone?' Thomas is a professional actor and has frequently batted away and invites from Iain to join him for some improv fun. This led Iain to ponder what actually is it that keeps him saying no when he knows that Thomas possess all of the skills so improv? This is a really fascinating chat about how improv comes in many forms and is a tool that suits many purposes & if you want the answer to the question that makes up this week’s show title then you are going to have to listen all the way to the end to hear the verdict. It’s a really fun episode that we know you are going to love and we can’t wait for you to hear it! actors in improv, lci, improv conversation, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, actors, is improv really for everyone? false full 42 32f998a8-60b2-4af9-a086-b39fdb7427ae Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Anna Mckenzie) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-41-anna-mckenzie-osguKXmo Episode 41 - Anna McKenzie Iain Luke Jones, Anna Mckenzie 00:56:54 This week we welcome Anna McKenzie to the show and what a wonderful conversation it is! Anna talks about her early experiences of improv and how it was a British sense of humour that brought her to the UK from Ukraine in the first place. It’s a real back and forth conversation and Anna even hijacks the show at one point and assumes the role of interviewer! It’s a real varied chat that ranges from politics to accents, comedic styles and even tiaras! & we can’t wait for you to hear it. So sit back, relax and enjoy Anna’s true story of making stuff up. This week we welcome Anna McKenzie to the show and what a wonderful conversation it is! Anna talks about her early experiences of improv and how it was a British sense of humour that brought her to the UK from Ukraine in the first place. It’s a real back and forth conversation and Anna even hijacks the show at one point and assumes the role of interviewer! It’s a real varied chat that ranges from politics to accents, comedic styles and even tiaras! & we can’t wait for you to hear it. So sit back, relax and enjoy Anna’s true story of making stuff up. chat, lci, friendly chat, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, life story, life stories, mr jones, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 41 1ffbca3d-d5aa-4b4a-aff1-fdbff48d474c Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Mark Turpin, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-40-wellbeing-in-improv-dGtke8QY Episode 40 - Wellbeing in Improv Mark Turpin, Iain Luke Jones 00:53:41 This week we welcome back a previous guest of the show, the Mayor of Improv himself Mark Turpin! Iain and Mark discuss the effect of improv on well-being and it’s basically just a fly on the wall experience, listening to two friends having a good old chin wag about something they are both incredibly passionate about. This week we welcome back a previous guest of the show, the Mayor of Improv himself Mark Turpin! Iain and Mark discuss the effect of improv on well-being and it’s basically just a fly on the wall experience, listening to two friends having a good old chin wag about something they are both incredibly passionate about. lci, friendly chat, improvcast, interview, wellbeing, liverpool comedy improvcast, podcast, improv chat, wellbeing in improv, well-being, improv comedy false full 40 eb954342-c73b-415a-9373-07f4badab906 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Guy Ridgway) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-39-guy-ridgway-L4JA_zdA Episode 39 - Guy Ridgway Iain Luke Jones, Guy Ridgway 00:53:37 This week we welcome Guy Ridgway to the show and we can’t wait for you to hear his story. Guy is incredibly open about the struggles he has faced in life and is an inspirational character who is very driven and focused on building others up. He speaks very highly about many of the LCI regulars and we know that lots of you will be smiling when you hear just how highly you are thought of. Guy is only just rediscovering improv again after sitting out improv online over the last 18 months or so, but he’s now back where he belongs and we can’t wait for you to hear his true story about making stuff up. This week we welcome Guy Ridgway to the show and we can’t wait for you to hear his story. Guy is incredibly open about the struggles he has faced in life and is an inspirational character who is very driven and focused on building others up. He speaks very highly about many of the LCI regulars and we know that lots of you will be smiling when you hear just how highly you are thought of. Guy is only just rediscovering improv again after sitting out improv online over the last 18 months or so, but he’s now back where he belongs and we can’t wait for you to hear his true story about making stuff up. chat, lci, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, health and wellbeing, life stories, real life story, improv comedy false full 39 098461ce-302b-4698-b8a2-ca7872e25225 Mon, 4 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Sekki Tabasuares, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-38-the-transition-back-to-improv-in-real-life-9Ga5Q_aa Episode 38 - The Transition Back to Improv in Real Life Sekki Tabasuares, Iain Luke Jones 00:42:06 This week the show is a little different to normal because I literally just made something up as I went along. I was supposed to interview somebody but I was stood up & I decided on a whim to do the show anyway and drafted in my wonderful partner Sekki Tabasuares to talk about how the transition to improv in real life is going after such a long time stuck behind our screens. It was a really fun chat that I hope gives a voice to a lot of the feelings and emotions improvisers far and wide have been experiencing during this uneasy time of getting back out into the real world. As improvisers we always try to make the most out of situations we are faced with and I hope you enjoy what turned out to be a very informative chat. Based on how this episode turned out, we’re moving into general improv topics as well as interviewing LCI community members about their improv journey. So if you would like to chat about any topic in improv that you are passionate about, get in touch to be a guest. Maybe you’re passionate about improv and wellbeing; improv and creativity; a favourite show or team; your best improv experience yet; group mind & how to cultivate it; improv and friendship; your favourite game and why you love it! Any topic, any passion, any opinion - share it with us! Returning podcast guests and new guests all welcome! This week the show is a little different to normal because I literally just made something up as I went along. I was supposed to interview somebody but I was stood up & I decided on a whim to do the show anyway and drafted in my wonderful partner Sekki Tabasuares to talk about how the transition to improv in real life is going after such a long time stuck behind our screens. It was a really fun chat that I hope gives a voice to a lot of the feelings and emotions improvisers far and wide have been experiencing during this uneasy time of getting back out into the real world. As improvisers we always try to make the most out of situations we are faced with and I hope you enjoy what turned out to be a very informative chat. Based on how this episode turned out, we’re moving into general improv topics as well as interviewing LCI community members about their improv journey. So if you would like to chat about any topic in improv that you are passionate about, get in touch to be a guest. Maybe you’re passionate about improv and wellbeing; improv and creativity; a favourite show or team; your best improv experience yet; group mind & how to cultivate it; improv and friendship; your favourite game and why you love it! Any topic, any passion, any opinion - share it with us! Returning podcast guests and new guests all welcome! chat, lci, friendly chat, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, zoomprov, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, improv in real life false full 38 c98f64e1-534f-4a01-bac7-5f083b3d567a Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Frank Kennedy) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-37-frank-kennedy-RSfewBCV Episode 37 - Frank Kennedy Iain Luke Jones, Frank Kennedy 00:53:28 Frank is a lovely man who has lived a varied and interesting life, which leads to having many great stories to tell. In this chat we hear all about he started off his working life as a primary school teacher and then went through several career changes before coming back full circle as he now finds himself back in education. He is passionate about performing and is involved in many great groups that allow him to follow his passions. It’s another truly fascinating chat and we can’t wait for you to hear Frank’s true story about making stuff up. Frank is a lovely man who has lived a varied and interesting life, which leads to having many great stories to tell. In this chat we hear all about he started off his working life as a primary school teacher and then went through several career changes before coming back full circle as he now finds himself back in education. He is passionate about performing and is involved in many great groups that allow him to follow his passions. It’s another truly fascinating chat and we can’t wait for you to hear Frank’s true story about making stuff up. improv online, chat, lci, friendly chat, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, zoomprov, improv stories, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 37 b26e94e5-1e25-436e-817a-c13d5a3f9371 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jen Hardy, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-jen-hardy-iKUTLKUz Episode 36 - Jen Hardy Jen Hardy, Iain Luke Jones 00:45:21 Jen is a real improv connoisseur and she is full of really interesting nuggets of information that will really help to boost your improv game. She is a lover of long-form and has some great stories to tell about her time touring a show with her troupe. She breaks down the format they performed and discusses how to deal with situations that don’t seem to be going as hoped. She stresses the importance of making connections with like minded people and discusses how improv skills can help to improve your everyday life. It’s a fascinating chat and we can’t wait for you to hear Jen’s true story about making stuff up. Jen is a real improv connoisseur and she is full of really interesting nuggets of information that will really help to boost your improv game. She is a lover of long-form and has some great stories to tell about her time touring a show with her troupe. She breaks down the format they performed and discusses how to deal with situations that don’t seem to be going as hoped. She stresses the importance of making connections with like minded people and discusses how improv skills can help to improve your everyday life. It’s a fascinating chat and we can’t wait for you to hear Jen’s true story about making stuff up. chat, comedy, lci, improvcast, interview, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, improv troupe, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv journey false full 36 663ed595-3432-4c09-b7d3-4c59f1f688c8 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Neve Francis, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-neve-francis-FFul50OC Episode 35 - Neve Francis Neve Francis, Iain Luke Jones 00:50:00 Neve is a young lady with a very bright future ahead of her and we are excited for you all to hear this wonderful improv centric chat. Neve discovered improv at a very young age and it has helped to shape the life she is living today by helping her to say yes to situations she has been presented with. During this chat we hear what led her to living in Spain for a period of time and why she opted for the degree she chose. We hear how YouTube introduced her to improv and how LCI was her gateway to getting involved. We discuss the importance of nailing down your troupe’s format and rehearsing your show because we may not know what we are going to do, but we do know what we are doing and the only way to properly prepare is to rehearse. It’s a really positive chat about improv and life and we can’t wait for you to hear Neve’s true story about making stuff up. Neve is a young lady with a very bright future ahead of her and we are excited for you all to hear this wonderful improv centric chat. Neve discovered improv at a very young age and it has helped to shape the life she is living today by helping her to say yes to situations she has been presented with. During this chat we hear what led her to living in Spain for a period of time and why she opted for the degree she chose. We hear how YouTube introduced her to improv and how LCI was her gateway to getting involved. We discuss the importance of nailing down your troupe’s format and rehearsing your show because we may not know what we are going to do, but we do know what we are doing and the only way to properly prepare is to rehearse. It’s a really positive chat about improv and life and we can’t wait for you to hear Neve’s true story about making stuff up. lci, opare, friendly chat, spain, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, life stories, youtube, uni degree, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 35 163b2678-0400-4e56-82b9-cd357752bb7e Mon, 6 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Andy Cain, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-andy-cain-Kg8bAcW1 Episode 34 - Andy Cain Andy Cain, Iain Luke Jones 00:46:58 Andy is a positive and inspirational person who sees the true value of improv and how it can unlock our true selves in the best way. He’s had an interesting life that led him to living in Belarus for five years and we hear all about how that came to be during this chat. He gives us an insight into his work as a therapist and speaks in depth about hypnotherapy and how it works, as well as how impactful it can be. There’s some great discussion about how we determine our own self value and there’s lots of really great take away questions for you to ponder. Much like Emma Bird, Andy’s improv roots lie in Brighton, but he is originally from up north. Andy has a lovely, calming presence about him and we know you are going to absolutely love hearing his true story about making stuff up Andy is a positive and inspirational person who sees the true value of improv and how it can unlock our true selves in the best way. He’s had an interesting life that led him to living in Belarus for five years and we hear all about how that came to be during this chat. He gives us an insight into his work as a therapist and speaks in depth about hypnotherapy and how it works, as well as how impactful it can be. There’s some great discussion about how we determine our own self value and there’s lots of really great take away questions for you to ponder. Much like Emma Bird, Andy’s improv roots lie in Brighton, but he is originally from up north. Andy has a lovely, calming presence about him and we know you are going to absolutely love hearing his true story about making stuff up inspiration, lci, laughter, friendly chat, improvcast, wellbeing, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, health, life stories, positivity, liverpool comedy improv, therapy, fun false full 34 3f6d1e1d-cb15-466e-9678-e3c9ed53fb13 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Laxmi Priya) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-laxmi-priya-IPfRFnBx Episode 33 - Laxmi Priya Iain Luke Jones, Laxmi Priya 00:47:11 Laxmi has a really positive energy that is as infectious as it is inspirational. She has been a fantastic presence in the online improv scene and it was a delightful experience to hear the journey she has been on to get to where she is today. She is incredibly humble and talks about the constant need to learn and improve and she gives some really useful advice that can definitely be added to yourimprov tool belt. She is somebody that truly loves improv and believes in it's power to improve wellbeing and we can’t wait for you to hear her true story about making stuff up. Laxmi has a really positive energy that is as infectious as it is inspirational. She has been a fantastic presence in the online improv scene and it was a delightful experience to hear the journey she has been on to get to where she is today. She is incredibly humble and talks about the constant need to learn and improve and she gives some really useful advice that can definitely be added to yourimprov tool belt. She is somebody that truly loves improv and believes in it's power to improve wellbeing and we can’t wait for you to hear her true story about making stuff up. improv online, chat, inspiration, lci, casual chat, friendly chat, improv podcast, improvcast, interview, improv, improv skills, liverpool comedy improvcast, podcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, laxmi, improv toolbelt, liverpool comedy improv, laxmi priya, improv comedy, icb false full 33 2ac2cb9d-3ffd-493d-a201-1bb8fd0952ca Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Anki) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episide-32-anki-81q6p_Tr Episide 32 - Anki Iain Luke Jones, Anki 00:49:36 Anki is a big ball of positive energy that is bound to put a smile on your face. In this chat we hear about her improv journey and how it led to her setting up Improvshine, which is a wonderful international improv jam and so much more. LCI played a big part in Anki developing as an improviser, especially during the pandemic and we are delighted to share her story with you. We could all definitely do with a little Improvshine in our lives. Anki is a big ball of positive energy that is bound to put a smile on your face. In this chat we hear about her improv journey and how it led to her setting up Improvshine, which is a wonderful international improv jam and so much more. LCI played a big part in Anki developing as an improviser, especially during the pandemic and we are delighted to share her story with you. We could all definitely do with a little Improvshine in our lives. chat, comedy, lci, friendly chat, anki, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, life stories, improvshine, liverpool comedy improv, improv discussion, improv journey false full 32 0d50051f-4fa6-4165-aea8-a290598b9ac6 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Eilish Ferry-Kennington) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-eilish-ferry-kennington-XfP0X8iT Episode 31 - Eilish Ferry-Kennington Iain Luke Jones, Eilish Ferry-Kennington 00:48:06 Eilish is an improviser who discovered the joys of improv online during the pandemic and since she took the plunge and gave it a go, she has never looked back. It has given her a whole new creative outlet and helped her to fill the void left by the pandemic taking her usual hobbies away. Speaking of those hobbies, this chat goes deep into the ins and outs of sea shanties and clog dancing and we find out some really fascinating information about these traditional art forms. Eilish is a solicitor by trade and that in itself is an interesting story. Find out what led her into becoming a solicitor and how there is a real need for people who have very serious jobs to find a fun way to let loose and focus on their creative side. This is another great chat that gives a wonderful insight into so many things and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Eilish is an improviser who discovered the joys of improv online during the pandemic and since she took the plunge and gave it a go, she has never looked back. It has given her a whole new creative outlet and helped her to fill the void left by the pandemic taking her usual hobbies away. Speaking of those hobbies, this chat goes deep into the ins and outs of sea shanties and clog dancing and we find out some really fascinating information about these traditional art forms. Eilish is a solicitor by trade and that in itself is an interesting story. Find out what led her into becoming a solicitor and how there is a real need for people who have very serious jobs to find a fun way to let loose and focus on their creative side. This is another great chat that gives a wonderful insight into so many things and we can’t wait for you to hear it. chat, lockdown, lci, real life stories, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, journey, liverpool comedy improvcast, zoomprov, clog dancing, life stories, pandemic, conversation, zoom, liverpool comedy improv, sea shanty, improv journey false full 31 b3200858-19a7-4158-839d-ccce9352f24e Mon, 9 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Emma Bird, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-emma-bird-ijNPo5BH Episode 30 - Emma Bird Emma Bird, Iain Luke Jones 00:55:05 This week we welcome the founder of Liverpool Comedy Improv to the show! Emma Bird is the person we all have to thank for there being such an incredible community of improvisers that those of us in it really love being a part of. In this interview we find out all about Emma’s career as an actor, director and even as a high school drama teacher! We hear about her improv journey and what led her to starting LCI in the first place and it’s a really fascinating chat, full of priceless nuggets of information that anybody in the creative community will really enjoy hearing. If you’ve ever attended an LCI session then you’ll know Emma, but now we finally get to peel back the layers and discover Emma’s true story about making stuff up. This week we welcome the founder of Liverpool Comedy Improv to the show! Emma Bird is the person we all have to thank for there being such an incredible community of improvisers that those of us in it really love being a part of. In this interview we find out all about Emma’s career as an actor, director and even as a high school drama teacher! We hear about her improv journey and what led her to starting LCI in the first place and it’s a really fascinating chat, full of priceless nuggets of information that anybody in the creative community will really enjoy hearing. If you’ve ever attended an LCI session then you’ll know Emma, but now we finally get to peel back the layers and discover Emma’s true story about making stuff up. chat, comedy, lci, real life stories, community, improvcast, liverpool comedy improvcast, life stories, friends, conversation, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 30 4448b8f6-8a9a-4851-851f-6ccd82e85f87 Mon, 2 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Carole Carr, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-carole-carr-685oLXK5 Episode 29 - Carole Carr Carole Carr, Iain Luke Jones 00:46:23 Carole is a vibrant individual who keeps herself very busy with all things theatre. She tells us all about her love of acting and directing and gives us some wonderful insight into what goes on behind the scenes in the world of entertainment. She is somebody who has embraced improv during the pandemic and has fallen in love with how positive and energising it can be. 'It’s not so much the games themselves but the people who you are playing them with' is a strong message that Carole gets across in this chat and we can’t wait for you to hear this fantastic conversation about all things improv and life. Carole is a vibrant individual who keeps herself very busy with all things theatre. She tells us all about her love of acting and directing and gives us some wonderful insight into what goes on behind the scenes in the world of entertainment. She is somebody who has embraced improv during the pandemic and has fallen in love with how positive and energising it can be. 'It’s not so much the games themselves but the people who you are playing them with' is a strong message that Carole gets across in this chat and we can’t wait for you to hear this fantastic conversation about all things improv and life. acting, improv online, chat, lci, theatre, amateure theatre, comedy improv, directing, improvcast, interview, wellbeing, improv, iain luke jones, life stories, friends, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 29 62f3f0a7-bc99-4100-830b-de34900d4001 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (James Fennell, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-james-fennell-autism-in-improv-_xVOmX_9 Episode 28 - James Fennell - Autism in Improv James Fennell, Iain Luke Jones 00:49:54 James is an autistic improviser who gives us an open and insightful look into what it’s like to be an improviser with autism. He is a regular at Glossop Improv (which is the place he feels most comfortable), but he has tested the water at Liverpool Comedy Improv in recent times and he tells us all about how hard that was for him and why it’s such an achievement that he felt like he could spread his wings in the first place. James tells us how improv just seemed to find him when he needed it most and how it has positively impacted his life in the time he has been doing it. The improv community has really embraced him and given him a place to be open and honest about who is truly is and hopefully this chat can help to inspire you to do the same. James is an autistic improviser who gives us an open and insightful look into what it’s like to be an improviser with autism. He is a regular at Glossop Improv (which is the place he feels most comfortable), but he has tested the water at Liverpool Comedy Improv in recent times and he tells us all about how hard that was for him and why it’s such an achievement that he felt like he could spread his wings in the first place. James tells us how improv just seemed to find him when he needed it most and how it has positively impacted his life in the time he has been doing it. The improv community has really embraced him and given him a place to be open and honest about who is truly is and hopefully this chat can help to inspire you to do the same. neurodiversity, chat, lci, improvcast, interview, improv, autistic, iain luke jones, autism in improv, autism, neurodiverse, liverpool comedy improv, diversity, improv comedy, brain fog false full 28 95e6f13f-2b49-4d00-97af-280de4328d38 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Helen Jones, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-helen-jones-UE5_7IBu Episode 27 - Helen Jones Helen Jones, Iain Luke Jones 00:45:33 This week we are delighted to welcome Helen Jones to the show. Helen is a wonderfully creatiive individual who feels she has been surpressing her creative side for many years. Now she has reached a point in her life where she finally feels she has the freedom to be herself and she revelas how improv comedy has played a big role in her shifting her mindset. She is recently retired and is ready to start a new and exciting chapter in her life full of improv, writing and maybe even some stand up comedy! It’s another fascinating chat and we can't wait for you to hear all about what she has in store. This week we are delighted to welcome Helen Jones to the show. Helen is a wonderfully creatiive individual who feels she has been surpressing her creative side for many years. Now she has reached a point in her life where she finally feels she has the freedom to be herself and she revelas how improv comedy has played a big role in her shifting her mindset. She is recently retired and is ready to start a new and exciting chapter in her life full of improv, writing and maybe even some stand up comedy! It’s another fascinating chat and we can't wait for you to hear all about what she has in store. chat, comedy, lci, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 27 68f8a5c3-3494-4bc1-a825-bbf20ba4eb5d Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Andri Panayi) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-andri-panayi-TIUyRTrj Episode 26 - Andri Panayi Iain Luke Jones, Andri Panayi 00:44:58 Andri is a slick performer who lights up the stage whenever she performs. She does not have an extensive background in performing, but with somebody who is bursting at the seams with so much talent, it isn’t t difficult to see how she ended up on the stage eventually. She is somebody who has embraced Zoomprov during the pandemic, but is definitely somebody who is yearning to get back to improv in real life on a more permanent basis. She is a Boss Bird and a member Broken Chair Improv who enjoys the silly side of life and we are delighted to give you all this insight into what makes her tick. Andri is a slick performer who lights up the stage whenever she performs. She does not have an extensive background in performing, but with somebody who is bursting at the seams with so much talent, it isn’t t difficult to see how she ended up on the stage eventually. She is somebody who has embraced Zoomprov during the pandemic, but is definitely somebody who is yearning to get back to improv in real life on a more permanent basis. She is a Boss Bird and a member Broken Chair Improv who enjoys the silly side of life and we are delighted to give you all this insight into what makes her tick. chat, lci, improvcast, interview, improv, improv chat, iain luke jones, andri panayai, life stories, conversation, liverpool comedy im provcast, liverpool comedy improv, online improv false full 26 b762c2bb-f9d5-4179-b2b9-0474e049f68c Mon, 5 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Geoff Head, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-special-addition-iain-luke-jones-huM38MWf Episode 25 - Special Addition - Iain Luke Jones Geoff Head, Iain Luke Jones 00:49:39 This week we are celebrating 25 episodes by flipping things around and putting our host in the guest hot seat. We welcome back Geoff Head to the podcast to fill in as host and he delves deep into all things improv and life with Iain Luke Jones. Have you ever wondered what led Iain to improv to begin with, what influences him and why he has so many hats? These are just some of the topics Geoff digs into with Iain and as always the show is full of fascinating stories and plenty of positivity. We know our regular listeners think you know Iain, but how well do you really know him? This week we are celebrating 25 episodes by flipping things around and putting our host in the guest hot seat. We welcome back Geoff Head to the podcast to fill in as host and he delves deep into all things improv and life with Iain Luke Jones. Have you ever wondered what led Iain to improv to begin with, what influences him and why he has so many hats? These are just some of the topics Geoff digs into with Iain and as always the show is full of fascinating stories and plenty of positivity. We know our regular listeners think you know Iain, but how well do you really know him? improv online, chat, special addition, lci, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, geoff head, life stories, conversation, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, online improv, 25 episodes false full 25 640fc2d5-d735-4fac-9ee0-66324390b330 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, E-J Huerta) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-e-j-huerta-elT7aykS Episode 24 - E-J Huerta Iain Luke Jones, E-J Huerta 00:52:56 E-J is a fun ball of energy with a fascinating story to tell. How does a young girl from Brixton in London end up living in Santa Barbara? This interview will explain all & the journey along the way is full of wonderful stories. What starts as a chat about improv quickly leads us into a chat about E-J’s career as an actor and writer and then we go off on many a tangent talking about a wide variety of topics including teaching, dancing, Spam, TV themes, Christmas music in the UK and USA being very different, Punch & Judy and how it fares in the modern world & there’s a really great great conversation about the art of puppeteering. It’s a really fun chat about a fascinating life story and we can’t wait for you to hear it. E-J is a fun ball of energy with a fascinating story to tell. How does a young girl from Brixton in London end up living in Santa Barbara? This interview will explain all & the journey along the way is full of wonderful stories. What starts as a chat about improv quickly leads us into a chat about E-J’s career as an actor and writer and then we go off on many a tangent talking about a wide variety of topics including teaching, dancing, Spam, TV themes, Christmas music in the UK and USA being very different, Punch & Judy and how it fares in the modern world & there’s a really great great conversation about the art of puppeteering. It’s a really fun chat about a fascinating life story and we can’t wait for you to hear it. acting, puppets, lci, improv interview, usa, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, culture, life stories, conversation, uk, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 24 12169e4b-d663-4a1c-b322-484bff95327d Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-sekki-tabasuares-k7MPThWX Episode 23 - Sekki Tabasuares Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares 00:48:50 This week we welcome the other co-founder of Glossop Improv and LCI Online regular, Sekki Tabasuares. Sekki is a passionate performer with many strings to her bow. In fact she has so many strings to her bow that we didn’t even get around to talking about the fact that she is a very musical person who plays the Ukulele and sings among many other talents. During the interview we find out why improv means so much to her and how the skills of improv can be transferred into our everyday life. It’s a fascinating chat full of really good tidbits of information worth making notes about and we can’t wait for you to hear it! This week we welcome the other co-founder of Glossop Improv and LCI Online regular, Sekki Tabasuares. Sekki is a passionate performer with many strings to her bow. In fact she has so many strings to her bow that we didn’t even get around to talking about the fact that she is a very musical person who plays the Ukulele and sings among many other talents. During the interview we find out why improv means so much to her and how the skills of improv can be transferred into our everyday life. It’s a fascinating chat full of really good tidbits of information worth making notes about and we can’t wait for you to hear it! lci, real life stories, glossop improv, improv podcast, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, improv char, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, online improv, sekki tabasuares false full 23 7d3519b7-a838-4135-838f-01392e49ea77 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, David Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-david-jones-ySBkT2_o Episode 22 - David Jones Iain Luke Jones, David Jones 00:48:08 David is a talented individual and a thoroughly lovely chap. This interview takes us on a journey from improv, to art, back to improv and comedy influences and then ends up with a chat about languages. David does not come from a performing arts background but you wouldn’t know it if you ever saw him in action. He discusses what he has learned during his time in improv and how his style has changed overr time as he learns more about the art and feels more comfortable as a performer. He has an art exhibition coming up soon and the dates are mentioned during the interview, so please take a note of those as he really is a very talented artist who’s work will definitely leave you feeling in awe of his talents. David is a talented individual and a thoroughly lovely chap. This interview takes us on a journey from improv, to art, back to improv and comedy influences and then ends up with a chat about languages. David does not come from a performing arts background but you wouldn’t know it if you ever saw him in action. He discusses what he has learned during his time in improv and how his style has changed overr time as he learns more about the art and feels more comfortable as a performer. He has an art exhibition coming up soon and the dates are mentioned during the interview, so please take a note of those as he really is a very talented artist who’s work will definitely leave you feeling in awe of his talents. improv online, chat, lci, improvcast, interview, performing arts, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, comedy interview, performance art, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, online improv, art false full 22 0c0b13e4-0387-43d7-87b4-681fcd920417 Mon, 7 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Mart Gordon, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-mart-gordon-H0Lx0zQS Episode 21 - Mart Gordon Mart Gordon, Iain Luke Jones 00:52:09 Mart is a truly lovely person who just oozes goodness with every word that he speaks. He is a very talented improviser and also has many other great talents that you can hear all about during this episode. He is a member of ‘Broken Chair Improv’ who are a very talented improv troupe that you should definitely seek out online (and hopefully in the not too distant future) in person. We advise you check their Facebook page every Thursday if you want something to put a smile on your face! In this interview you can find out how the latest LCI logo came about and where the name ‘Broken Chair Improv’ came from amongst many other topics. Mart has a really chilled vibe about him and he is sure to leave you feeling positive and excited for all things improv. Mart is a truly lovely person who just oozes goodness with every word that he speaks. He is a very talented improviser and also has many other great talents that you can hear all about during this episode. He is a member of ‘Broken Chair Improv’ who are a very talented improv troupe that you should definitely seek out online (and hopefully in the not too distant future) in person. We advise you check their Facebook page every Thursday if you want something to put a smile on your face! In this interview you can find out how the latest LCI logo came about and where the name ‘Broken Chair Improv’ came from amongst many other topics. Mart has a really chilled vibe about him and he is sure to leave you feeling positive and excited for all things improv. chat, comedy, lci, improv conversation, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, conversation, liverpool comedy improv false full 21 24e259e2-77db-46e4-8651-54ab3aefae5c Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Isaac Cano Escasany, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-isaac-cano-escasany-voZYQryu Episode 20 - Isaac Cano Escasany Isaac Cano Escasany, Iain Luke Jones 00:48:03 Isaac is a passionate performer with a real love for improv. In this interview he talks us through his struggles as a stand up comedian and how it was that experience that led him to his happy place of improv. He is a big fan of horror and Funko Pops and he goes into detail about his passions, which leads to a really great discussion about Disney villains and how they are mostly just misunderstood. It’s another awesome interview that starts off with a chat about improv and then takes us on a whole other kind of adventure. Isaac is a passionate performer with a real love for improv. In this interview he talks us through his struggles as a stand up comedian and how it was that experience that led him to his happy place of improv. He is a big fan of horror and Funko Pops and he goes into detail about his passions, which leads to a really great discussion about Disney villains and how they are mostly just misunderstood. It’s another awesome interview that starts off with a chat about improv and then takes us on a whole other kind of adventure. chat, comedy, lci, horror, comedy improv, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, funko pop, life stories, improv comedy false full 20 262270d3-1899-4004-a701-4bb98853be5e Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-jess-napthine-hodgkinson-OGugZonb Episode 19 - Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson Iain Luke Jones, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson 00:51:58 Jess is a passionate improviser with a true love for the art of improv. She is the co-founder of Glossop Improv and the founder of Brain Fog Improv, and you can hear all about those two great organisations in this episode of the podcast. Jess keeps herself very busy on the improv circuit both as a performer and a facilitator and she goes back to her roots in this interview to tell us where it all began and how she ended up where she is right now on her improv journey. Jess is a passionate improviser with a true love for the art of improv. She is the co-founder of Glossop Improv and the founder of Brain Fog Improv, and you can hear all about those two great organisations in this episode of the podcast. Jess keeps herself very busy on the improv circuit both as a performer and a facilitator and she goes back to her roots in this interview to tell us where it all began and how she ended up where she is right now on her improv journey. chat, comedy, lci, glossop improv, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, brain fog improv, conversation, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, brain fog false full 19 73060c45-6201-4c98-a6fb-79dccf5f91cb Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Clare McGrath) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-clare-mcgrath-ZQLl7lZ7 Episode 18 - Clare McGrath Iain Luke Jones, Clare McGrath 00:48:05 ‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages’ is the hilarious quote that really sticks out in this interview with the inspirational Clare McGrath. What starts out as a chat about improv quickly becomes a fascinating chat about finding our true selves and being the best version of us. Clare has many strings to her bow and tells us all about life coaching, psychic readings, hypnotherapy and a whole lot more. She discusses her struggles with ADHD, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia and helps us all to believe that we can overcome whatever struggles life throws our way. It’s a really interesting chat that covers so many great topics and it’s definitely going to give you plenty of food for thought. ‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages?’ Well they certainly won’t if they never put themselves out there. ‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages’ is the hilarious quote that really sticks out in this interview with the inspirational Clare McGrath. What starts out as a chat about improv quickly becomes a fascinating chat about finding our true selves and being the best version of us. Clare has many strings to her bow and tells us all about life coaching, psychic readings, hypnotherapy and a whole lot more. She discusses her struggles with ADHD, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia and helps us all to believe that we can overcome whatever struggles life throws our way. It’s a really interesting chat that covers so many great topics and it’s definitely going to give you plenty of food for thought. ‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages?’ Well they certainly won’t if they never put themselves out there. improv online, comedy, lci, comedy improv, improv conversation, improv interview, improvcast, improv, iain luke jones, conversation, liverpool comedy improv, clare mcgrath, improv comedy false full 18 ade17e65-9c52-4064-9d8f-78f2ab688a00 Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (joanna case, iain luke jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-joanna-case-cfdONUa_ Episode 17 - Joanna Case joanna case, iain luke jones 00:46:42 This week we welcome Joanna Case to the show and it’s another audio treat. Joanna is somebody that has fully embraced improv online over the last year and she is definitely a name you need to look out for in various classes because she regularly produces comedy gold. She is somebody who enjoys a good pun & in many a scene with Iain over the last year has entered into a pun off. We talk about improv, TV, Film, her love of languages and Mr Bean amongst other things, so settle yourself down and enjoy this fabulous chat. This week we welcome Joanna Case to the show and it’s another audio treat. Joanna is somebody that has fully embraced improv online over the last year and she is definitely a name you need to look out for in various classes because she regularly produces comedy gold. She is somebody who enjoys a good pun & in many a scene with Iain over the last year has entered into a pun off. We talk about improv, TV, Film, her love of languages and Mr Bean amongst other things, so settle yourself down and enjoy this fabulous chat. improv online, chat, real life, lci, comedy improv, improvcast, interview, joanna case, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, life stories, conversation, true stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, online improv false full 17 23a8f44a-d744-4f47-b05c-998041e365c7 Mon, 3 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Kat Cooke) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-kat-cooke-PtMNsHRw Episode 16 - Kat Cooke Iain Luke Jones, Kat Cooke 00:50:06 This week we welcome Kat Cooke to the show and it is a fantastic chat that will definitely put a smile on your face. What starts as a chat about improv very quickly becomes a celebration of all things geeky and Kat and Iain discover that they really have a lot in common. Kat is a true delight and is an improviser that you really must see in action if you get the chance. It's time to get your geek on and settle into another great chat. This week we welcome Kat Cooke to the show and it is a fantastic chat that will definitely put a smile on your face. What starts as a chat about improv very quickly becomes a celebration of all things geeky and Kat and Iain discover that they really have a lot in common. Kat is a true delight and is an improviser that you really must see in action if you get the chance. It's time to get your geek on and settle into another great chat. improv online, comedy, lci, improv podcast, improvcast, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, improv chat, iain luke jones, ket cooke, improv comedy false full 16 c0f29dc9-2c54-4a51-954e-bd3e5c022cd8 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Liz Hardy, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-liz-hardy-H2JSf6Nc Episode 15 - Liz Hardy Liz Hardy, Iain Luke Jones 00:51:16 Liz is a lovely lady with a great passion for improv that really comes across in this interview. She is a reminder to us all that it is never too late to try something new and her story is truly one that will help give you that boost of confidence that you need to take that leap of faith into the unknown. Although she has just recently retired, in many ways it seems like Liz is really only just beginning. She has a positive outlook on her post retirement life and it will hopefully inspire you to make the most of any opportunities that come your way, no matter how old you are. Liz is a lovely lady with a great passion for improv that really comes across in this interview. She is a reminder to us all that it is never too late to try something new and her story is truly one that will help give you that boost of confidence that you need to take that leap of faith into the unknown. Although she has just recently retired, in many ways it seems like Liz is really only just beginning. She has a positive outlook on her post retirement life and it will hopefully inspire you to make the most of any opportunities that come your way, no matter how old you are. chat, lci, improv podcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, life stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 15 76a9b32d-67b1-466a-a910-28be4f3de1d8 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Jenna McCaffrey) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-jenna-mccaffrey-Bbpdvrz_ Episode 14 - Jenna McCaffrey Iain Luke Jones, Jenna McCaffrey 00:46:51 Jenna is a fun ball of energy who oozes positivity and this chat will definitely put a smile on your face and leave you wanting more! Jenna and Iain have a really great chat about how truly grateful they are for all that improv has given them over the last year and how improv truly allows you to be your best self. There is a lot of discussion about the parallels between the improv world and the world of education and you will truly feel like you are a fly on the wall, just listening in on two friends shooting the breeze. Jenna is a fun ball of energy who oozes positivity and this chat will definitely put a smile on your face and leave you wanting more! Jenna and Iain have a really great chat about how truly grateful they are for all that improv has given them over the last year and how improv truly allows you to be your best self. There is a lot of discussion about the parallels between the improv world and the world of education and you will truly feel like you are a fly on the wall, just listening in on two friends shooting the breeze. improv online, chat, interview, improv, improv chat, life stories, friends, education, positivity, improv comedy, online improv false full 14 5d4d9324-72f5-4422-a2b2-3eb2c389c30e Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Jen Kenny, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-jen-kenny-lckHGt_e Episode 13 - Jen Kenny Jen Kenny, Iain Luke Jones 00:49:15 Jen has an infectious passion for improv and her valuable insight into the art form makes this episode a must listen! Whether you are new to improv or an old hand, you will pick up some valuable tips from Jen during this interview. We take a deep dive into musical improv (something that Jen specialises in and teaches at LCI) and we hear Jen’s take on the fabulous people that make up the improv community. This interview is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you food for thought. If you have never attempted musical improv then this may well be the inspiration you need to give it a go. Jen has an infectious passion for improv and her valuable insight into the art form makes this episode a must listen! Whether you are new to improv or an old hand, you will pick up some valuable tips from Jen during this interview. We take a deep dive into musical improv (something that Jen specialises in and teaches at LCI) and we hear Jen’s take on the fabulous people that make up the improv community. This interview is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you food for thought. If you have never attempted musical improv then this may well be the inspiration you need to give it a go. chat, comedy, lci, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, life story, entertainment, musical improv, true stories, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 13 fa112c8c-813c-490e-90ea-a1d4a4ca34d5 Mon, 5 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Hannah McGowan, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-hannah-mcgowan-Xs3s3zUU Episode 12 - Hannah McGowan Hannah McGowan, Iain Luke Jones 00:49:16 Hannah is an engaging individual with a true passion for improv. In this interview we hear how she has always been an improvisor from as far back as she can remember and how the improv community is the place she feels she is truly accepted for just being her own unique self. It is an insightful discussion full of tips for improvisors and actors alike and it's definitely a conversation that will leave you wanting more. Hannah is a very busy improvisor with her fingers in many pies and this is a great opportunity for you to learn about the person behind the wonderful characters that have been making a real splash in the improv world. Hannah is an engaging individual with a true passion for improv. In this interview we hear how she has always been an improvisor from as far back as she can remember and how the improv community is the place she feels she is truly accepted for just being her own unique self. It is an insightful discussion full of tips for improvisors and actors alike and it's definitely a conversation that will leave you wanting more. Hannah is a very busy improvisor with her fingers in many pies and this is a great opportunity for you to learn about the person behind the wonderful characters that have been making a real splash in the improv world. improv online, comedy, lci, interview, improv, improv chat, iain luke jones, comedy chat, hannah mcgowan, entertainment, conversation, liverpool comedy improv false full 12 3538cb3f-ff16-418d-99f7-a38220aa6f39 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Chrissy Kitchiner) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-chrissy-kitchiner-Gf5ACdaN Episode 11 - Chrissy Kitchiner Iain Luke Jones, Chrissy Kitchiner 00:48:01 Chrissy reminisces about her earliest memories of performing as part of the Urdd Eisteddfod, which is a natioanl celebration of culture in Wales. We discuss our passion for dancing and the similarities between the positive affects of dancing and improv. We get to hear about Chrissy's surprising hobby and how she has mastered ther art of the family Zoom quiz during lockdown. We discuss the importance of reading the room and knowing your audience when performing and how it is important to create an environment where people feel safe when improvising. She does an excellent job at playing interviewer herself and through her own questioning gets Iain to open up about some things you probably didn't know about him. It is a really lighthearted and fun conversation that will definitely put a smile on your face. Chrissy reminisces about her earliest memories of performing as part of the Urdd Eisteddfod, which is a natioanl celebration of culture in Wales. We discuss our passion for dancing and the similarities between the positive affects of dancing and improv. We get to hear about Chrissy's surprising hobby and how she has mastered ther art of the family Zoom quiz during lockdown. We discuss the importance of reading the room and knowing your audience when performing and how it is important to create an environment where people feel safe when improvising. She does an excellent job at playing interviewer herself and through her own questioning gets Iain to open up about some things you probably didn't know about him. It is a really lighthearted and fun conversation that will definitely put a smile on your face. comedy, lci, laughter, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, entertainment, conversation, positivity, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, fun false full 11 1394cc8d-5421-4b18-9a0b-fcc55a91e4fe Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Jo Ross) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-jo-ross-enzUBlZn Episode 10 - Jo Ross Iain Luke Jones, Jo Ross 00:43:11 Jo talks about the huge impact improv has had on her life in a short time & how she is excited for a future full of improv. She suffers with anxiety and depression & has discovered that improv is the perfect tonic for helping her to focus on a positive future. We discuss her performing background & how she is enjoying reconnecting with the performing arts. We also chat about the importance of connecting with others through improv during a period of time where people are more isolated than ever & celebrate the joy of friendship through a screen. Jo is incredibly open about her life and this is another great chat that we are excited for people to hear. Jo talks about the huge impact improv has had on her life in a short time & how she is excited for a future full of improv. She suffers with anxiety and depression & has discovered that improv is the perfect tonic for helping her to focus on a positive future. We discuss her performing background & how she is enjoying reconnecting with the performing arts. We also chat about the importance of connecting with others through improv during a period of time where people are more isolated than ever & celebrate the joy of friendship through a screen. Jo is incredibly open about her life and this is another great chat that we are excited for people to hear. inspiration, comedy, lci, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, iain luke jones, life stories, conversation, positivity, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 10 b3afb34f-652f-4759-8002-14d084006b99 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Helen Doyle, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-helen-doyle-Pe_7PiCn Episode 9 - Helen Doyle Helen Doyle, Iain Luke Jones 00:44:52 Helen is an engaging individual with a great passion for improv. In this interview she talks about her initial apprehensions about improv before she finally took the plunge and became completely immersed in it. She weighs up the struggles some actors have with the idea of working without a script and how that can act as a barrier to a lot of people that you would imagine would really flourish in improv if they gave it a go. We talk about her international improv troupe ‘Honey Spiders’ and Helen tells us about an exciting improv sitcom that they are working on. Helen is an incredibly positive person with a great outlook on life and I’m excited for you all to get to know her better. Helen is an engaging individual with a great passion for improv. In this interview she talks about her initial apprehensions about improv before she finally took the plunge and became completely immersed in it. She weighs up the struggles some actors have with the idea of working without a script and how that can act as a barrier to a lot of people that you would imagine would really flourish in improv if they gave it a go. We talk about her international improv troupe ‘Honey Spiders’ and Helen tells us about an exciting improv sitcom that they are working on. Helen is an incredibly positive person with a great outlook on life and I’m excited for you all to get to know her better. false full 9 ded3649f-f189-488b-9d18-59d101380702 Mon, 8 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Geoff Head) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-geoff-head-U6wr0a2s Episode 8 - Geoff Head Iain Luke Jones, Geoff Head 00:52:03 Geoff is a true beacon of positivity and in our chat he gives an in-depth look into how improv helped to turn his life around. He talks about how LCI has become his family and a place he truly considers home and mentions many of the LCI members that have become true friends over the last year. We discuss various other topics such as his comedy influences and his large VHS collection and it’s a truly wonderful conversation that I’m excited for you all to hear. Make sure you stick around right until the end when we give a spotlight to a charity that is close to Geoff's heart. Geoff is a true beacon of positivity and in our chat he gives an in-depth look into how improv helped to turn his life around. He talks about how LCI has become his family and a place he truly considers home and mentions many of the LCI members that have become true friends over the last year. We discuss various other topics such as his comedy influences and his large VHS collection and it’s a truly wonderful conversation that I’m excited for you all to hear. Make sure you stick around right until the end when we give a spotlight to a charity that is close to Geoff's heart. false full 8 a3dc7955-32ba-48ad-97e0-152e0043e373 Mon, 1 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Angela Langley, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-angela-langley-DkuGa2nX Episode 7 - Angela Langley Angela Langley, Iain Luke Jones 00:44:13 Ange talks about how improv changed her life for the better and about how much genuine joy it brings her. We discuss how she got involved in Broken Chair Improv and Boss Birds and look ahead to the many wonderful things that the future has in store for both improv troupes. We break down the differences between the different forms of improv and share some funny scenes that Ange has been involved in. Ange talks about how improv changed her life for the better and about how much genuine joy it brings her. We discuss how she got involved in Broken Chair Improv and Boss Birds and look ahead to the many wonderful things that the future has in store for both improv troupes. We break down the differences between the different forms of improv and share some funny scenes that Ange has been involved in. false full 7 fe47103a-5aac-47f9-91ed-b5a7b1becf32 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, Lynda Arron) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-lynda-arron-XwRu17d1 Episode 6 - Lynda Arron Iain Luke Jones, Lynda Arron 00:45:16 Lynda talks in depth about her acting career and how it's never too late to follow your dreams. She gives us an insight into what led her to improv and reveals the importance of improv in her life during the last year. We discuss some hilarious scenes we have been in together and we found out who Lynda considers to be her influences in acting and in improv. Lynda talks in depth about her acting career and how it's never too late to follow your dreams. She gives us an insight into what led her to improv and reveals the importance of improv in her life during the last year. We discuss some hilarious scenes we have been in together and we found out who Lynda considers to be her influences in acting and in improv. false full 6 8879502c-f468-43ed-b52c-225713520dda Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Iain Luke Jones, San George) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-san-george-RWlFY4V_ Episode 5 - San George Iain Luke Jones, San George 00:45:43 Today's guest is San George. San talks about how improv has had a positive impact on her mental health & how important online improv has been during lockdown. She gives us an insight into her footballing past and how a life of sport morphed into a life of improv. We also discuss the bus journey that changed her life, her big love of animals & how we both share a love of aussie soaps. Today's guest is San George. San talks about how improv has had a positive impact on her mental health & how important online improv has been during lockdown. She gives us an insight into her footballing past and how a life of sport morphed into a life of improv. We also discuss the bus journey that changed her life, her big love of animals & how we both share a love of aussie soaps. chat, comedy, lci, friendly chat, improvcast, interview, improv, liverpool comedy improvcast, podcast, iain luke jones, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 5 b9b9a8cc-5452-465d-8cc5-7ed33a3e8bdf Mon, 8 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-dave-hodgson-vQxI8Y_T Episode 4 - Dave Hodgson Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones 00:48:46 Today I get to talk to one of the longest standing members of Liverpool Comedy Improv Dave Hodgson. We talk about the very early days of LCI and how different the improv world is right now compared to back then. We discuss the positive impact improv has had on Dave's life and we drift into some some chat about superheroes and how they can inspire us in both improv and in life. We also have a good laugh reminiscing about some fun scenes we have been in together or have watched each other performing. Today I get to talk to one of the longest standing members of Liverpool Comedy Improv Dave Hodgson. We talk about the very early days of LCI and how different the improv world is right now compared to back then. We discuss the positive impact improv has had on Dave's life and we drift into some some chat about superheroes and how they can inspire us in both improv and in life. We also have a good laugh reminiscing about some fun scenes we have been in together or have watched each other performing. improv online, chat, lci, comedy improv, dave, improvcast, interview, improv, iain luke jones, dave hodgson, zoomprov, zoom, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 4 8e23cf48-840b-4249-b166-fb89a3a5c034 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-michael-ananins-6Eb_f08G Episode 3 - Michael Ananins Michael Ananins, Iain Luke Jones 00:44:29 In this episode Michael opens up about his struggles with mental heath and uses the opportunity to help try and spread a positive message for others who may be struggling with their own mental health. We discuss his impressive stories from his acting days and how the improv community as well as his dog walking community have helped him to take control of his life and helped him to feel like he truly belongs. In this episode Michael opens up about his struggles with mental heath and uses the opportunity to help try and spread a positive message for others who may be struggling with their own mental health. We discuss his impressive stories from his acting days and how the improv community as well as his dog walking community have helped him to take control of his life and helped him to feel like he truly belongs. false full 3 169ac8fe-3b37-4853-ae58-ebe23f450aa2 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Mark Turpin, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-mark-turpin-5wacA7WH Episode 2 - Mark Turpin Mark Turpin, Iain Luke Jones 00:45:08 In this episode I speak to 'The Mayor of Improv' Mark Turpin. We find out how Mark earned his prestigios title and how he tried a variety of hobbies including Laughing Yoga before he settled on Improv Comedy. We discuss comedy influences and the positive community that exists in the improv world and how that positivity can spread into all aspects of our lives. In this episode I speak to 'The Mayor of Improv' Mark Turpin. We find out how Mark earned his prestigios title and how he tried a variety of hobbies including Laughing Yoga before he settled on Improv Comedy. We discuss comedy influences and the positive community that exists in the improv world and how that positivity can spread into all aspects of our lives. mayor of improv, comedy, lci, comedy improv, mark turpin, improv, iain luke jones, emma bird, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy false full 2 e3191cfb-cf66-4e4c-bf71-6d364f199928 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Heather Dickinson, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-heather-dickinson-UsYG4fCC Episode 1 - Heather Dickinson Heather Dickinson, Iain Luke Jones 00:48:59 In episode one I have a lovely chat with LCI regular Heather Dickinson. We talk all about her journey to Liverpool Comedy Improv, how improv has had a positive influence on her life & how there is so much more to improv than just being funny. We also discuss Heather's work in mental health and how it can be linked to all things improv. We break down the importance of the improv community moving online during 2020 and how Heather sees the future of improv when we are allowed to get together in person again. In episode one I have a lovely chat with LCI regular Heather Dickinson. We talk all about her journey to Liverpool Comedy Improv, how improv has had a positive influence on her life & how there is so much more to improv than just being funny. We also discuss Heather's work in mental health and how it can be linked to all things improv. We break down the importance of the improv community moving online during 2020 and how Heather sees the future of improv when we are allowed to get together in person again. improv online, chat, comedy, lci, improv podcast, improvcast, interview, improv, iain luke jones, emma bird, liverpool comedy improv, improv comedy, online improv false full 1 28650171-219e-455a-b7d9-035c5dacd693 Sat, 2 Jan 2021 19:22:52 +0000 iainlukejones@icloud.com (Liverpool Comedy Improv, Iain Luke Jones) https://liverpool-comedy-improvcast.simplecast.com/episodes/liverpool-comedy-improvcast-trailer-34kKw_It Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast - Trailer Liverpool Comedy Improv, Iain Luke Jones 00:01:15 A brand new podcast from Liverpool Comedy Improv that gives a voice to the ever growing pool of improvisers that make up the wonderfully talented community of Liverpool Comedy Improv. Hosted by LCI member Iain Luke Jones. Coming soon... A brand new podcast from Liverpool Comedy Improv that gives a voice to the ever growing pool of improvisers that make up the wonderfully talented community of Liverpool Comedy Improv. Hosted by LCI member Iain Luke Jones. Coming soon... teaser trailer, lci, improvcast, liverpool comedy improv podcast, #, liverpool comedy improv false trailer