Musical Improv Shop Talk Podcast

Skills and Challenges

In this episode if of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast, Neil offers challenges to Adam, Kristen, Claire & Gail.

Walking Through

On this episode, Musical Director John Sturk (ComedySportz) spends a lot of time with the crew (Gail,  Adam, Claire, Kristen and Neil) as we take care to train our storytelling impulses. Here's Walking Through.

Heighten Brighten Enlighten

This week the Gang play with Sarah Murphy (ComedySportz Chicago, Riff) to play with expanding the universe of an improvised musical! 

Who's Who Part 2

The Glitter Island Gang meet up with Keenan Camp (Riff) to explore more characters we might meet along the way! 

Who's Who Part 1

Kristen, Adam and Claire chat with Gail and Neil about the kinds of characters that show up in narratives, and how to play protagonists.

Open It Up

The Glitter Island Gang hang out with friend Brian Sebby to explore openings for musical improv shows!

The Scene

Neil Figuracion returns with Gail Gallagher on the keys, Adam Mizner at the helm, with new regular castmates Kristen Britt & Claire Parlette. We hang with Wesley Whitaker to talk about scenes in musical improv. What makes them fun? What...

Shockwave from Freestyle Love Supreme

Calling us on his time off is Chris "Shockwave" Sullivan. Shockwave is the beatboxing powerhouse of the long running freestyle rap group Freestyle Love Supreme, who are now enjoying a run as one of the hottest tickets on Broadway! Chris...

De/Mystifying Rap

Here's a special episode of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast: De/Mystifying Rap! Gail Gallagher, Neil Figuracion & Adam Mizner meet up with Dylan Carey (Groovebox) and Zheryk Badugu (the Smokeout) for a spirited conversation about RAP. Ranging from the...

Bonus Bonuses - Full Circle!

Here's a second collection of extra clips! Neil & Gail are joined by Adam Mizner, Ashley Geron, Wes Hughes, Sam Cain, Nicole Frydman, Steph McCullough, Kristen Britt, McCall Logan and Mel Bee.  Listen up for a collection of new tunes,...

Bonus Round

Here is a compilation of our Patreon clips from episodes 3-5! Neil & Gail goof around with Adam Mizner, Nelson Velasquez, Nicole Frydman, Jessica Landis, Allie Ring, Ian Goldsmith, Jed Levine, Chris Terry and Sophie Scanlon. Listen to a whole...

Episode 8 - Point of View

Season Finale!  For our final episode of our first season, Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion chew the fat with Adam Mizner, Kristen Britt, McCall Logan and Mel Bee for a rousing discussion of Point of View in musical improv. This...

Episode 7 - Steph-isode

For this episode Neil Figuracion, Gail Gallagher and Adam Mizner jump down the rabbit hole with Dr Steph McCullough. We dig into a discussion of musical direction and build some challenges on the spot! For access to additional interviews, songs,...

Episode 6 - Exploring Melody

Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion share the table and a lot of laughs with Adam Mizner, Wes Hughes, Ashley Geron, Sam Cain and Nicole Frydman. The topic today is MELODY! For access to additional interviews, exercises, songs and silliness, subscribe...

Episode 5 - What's Important

Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion meet with Chris Terry, Jed Levine, Sophie Scanlon and Adam Mizner for a fun session on choruses, listening and getting on board together!  Subscribe to the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast on Patreon for access...

Episode 4 - Rhyme 2

Episode 4 - Patreon Supporting Cast

Episode 4 - Ian Goldsmith Interview

Episode 3 - Rhyme 1

Neil Figuracion and Gail Gallagher sit at the table with Nicole Frydman, Nelson Velasquez and Adam Mizner to dip their toes into the pool called RHYME. Will their brains melt before the hour is up?  This is part 1 of...

Episode 2 - Stuff and Things

Today Neil Figuracion and Gail Gallagher welcome players Anthony Occhipinti, Brookes May, Lauren Kincaid-Filbey and Adam Mizner. The topic of the day is Ideation. Listen to us play with Stuff and Things! 

Pilot - Riding the Wave

Here's the pilot episode of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast!  In this hour, Neil Figuracion and Gail Gallagher welcome players Hilary Gokenbach, John Craven, Adam Mizner and Shanna Sweeney to talk about what they'd like to improve in their...