IMPROPHECY - An Improvised Prophecy

This week's pod of wonder Pat and Jon discuss the big question! Or questions in general… are they helpful? Is there a place for them within Improv? That’s right, we’ve made it all the way to Q and that can mean only one thing.* So, once more we delve into the wonderful world of Improv hoping to find some answers along the way! Improphecy  

*you try thinking of an Improv word that begins with Q and isn’t questions.

question /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n/

noun 

1. a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information."we hope this podcast has been helpful in answering your improv  questions"

verb 

1. ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context."four men were being questioned about the killings, one of them was looking pretty shifty off you ask me"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed

This weeks instalment of Improphecy, the improvised podcast is clear, direct and to the point. As it would be a fairly obvious thing to do at some point in this blurb, I will introduce this weeks letter ‘O’. The next most obvious step is letting you know that this week ‘O’ is for Obvious. When listening to the podcast please ensure you…ummm…listen, you can stop listening once the podcast has finished, I let you get on, it’s all pretty… obvious… stuff. Enjoy! Obviously!

Platform /ˈplatfɔːm/

(Those with little time in their busy schedule may wish to skip to 7)  

noun

This part of the blurb is when you ‘the listener’ find out what this weeks instalment of Improphecy has to offer...obviously. This second sentence follow the first and let’s you know that this week the letter is O...which is you following the episodic pattern is fairly...well...obvious. So listen up because listening will ensure you are hearing, I should have to tell you that, it’s fairly...obvious. So without further deliberation, this weeks word to ponder is...ummmm...I forgot... balls! Well...your just going to have to listen and find out*

*only joking, I remember all along, it OBVIOUS...obviously.

obvious /ˈɒbvɪəs/ adjective

adjective: obvious

1. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent."listening to series 2 of Improphecy has obviously improved my improv technique"

2. DEROGATORY
predictable and lacking in subtlety."it was an obvious remark to make....loser"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed

** that’s not that special, many podcast are

This week is a well put together adventure of a podcast! A carefully constructed beginning, middle and end that give the episode the opportunity to establish... progress to conflict... and then of course make its way to resolution! We may have a cheeky obstacle or two along the way... why not! It’s only going to support the characters emotive journey... so, join Pat and Jon as they discuss a very important N! 

Narrative   /ˈnarətɪv/   

noun: narrative; plural noun: narratives

adjective

*unless lubricated

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed

 This week we focus on M which can only mean one this... Monologue* hard to spell quickly and under pressure but a useful technique in any improvisers tool kit. Join Pat and Jon as they discuss the pros and cons of a monologists offerings.  

*it was a toss up between that and machete**

monologue /ˈmɒn(ə)lɒɡ/ noun

1. a long speech by one actor in a play or film, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme."he was reciting some of the great monologues of Shakespeare in between reciting some of the not so great works of tall Philip the wandering stable boy"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed

This week we pick a word that without it’s inclusion makes communication a little tricky. In this episodic adventure Pat and Jon aren’t just listening to the words, they are listening to the intent, listening to the meaning behind the moments. Inhale the essence of communication as you indulge in this weeks episode of Improphecy... pardon?  

listen /ˈlɪs(ə)n/  verb

listening  

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

We worked our way from a to k, which can only mean one think, this weeks episode is...ummmmm...well...k...I guess. This week is all about ending things prematurely! Fishing well before the end of the race! Killing the scene! No one wants it, no one asked for it, no one needs it! Taking time no set something up for someone to just come along and..........................................  

killing /ˈkɪlɪŋ/  noun

adjective

a /ə,eɪ/  determiner

scene /siːn/  noun

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

justification /dʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/  noun 

1. 
the action of showing something to be right or reasonable."the justification of gifts either obvious or absolutely random"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed

When your put on the spot, you work your way out of it! When your thrown thrown a spanner you dodge, duck and dive! When the unexpected rear it’s ugly* head, you use you grey matter and you make it right. Well at least you try! This week we find ourselves at J, which can only mean that it’s time to talk justification. Enjoy this weeks journey into the world of making it all make sense! 

*Sometimes unexpected can be bang tidy!  

This week is a very special, front footed episode talking about the frantically frustrating ‘in your head’. On this weeks Improphecy Pat and Jon discuss every improvisers quest to get out of their head! Free from self doubt, self judgement, self reflection and ready to act on instinct, lean into the action and live into the much loved moment*.

*and the not so much loved moments... like the moment just before you realise your landing on your face after showing off at the disco tech.

in /ɪn/  preposition

1. expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else."I'm living my mums basement and cry myself to sleep”

2. expressing a period of time during which an event happens or a situation remains the case. “they met in 1885, a good year for syphilis”

adverb 

1. expressing movement with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else."come in, i have fresh pot of urine coming to the boil" 

2. expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something."we were locked in, I definitely didn’t do it on purpose and don’t want to wear your skin, just put the lotion in the basket"  

adjective

1. 
present at one's home or office."we knocked at the door but there was no one in, we then broke in and stole your oven gloves, revenge is a dish best served hot enough to need oven gloves”

noun 

1. a position of influence with someone powerful or famous."she got an in with the promising new dictator"


your /jɔː,jʊə/  determiner

1. belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing."what is your name handsome?"
 

2. belonging to or associated with any person in general."the sight is enough to break your heart, bury the pain and move on" 

head /hɛd/  noun

1. the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.  

2. a thing resembling a head either in form or in relation to a whole.
 

adjective 

1. chief; principal."the head waiter was being rather bossy, attack cried the bus boy, the head waiter was never seen again" 

verb 

1. be in the leading position on."the obsession procession was headed by the mayors mums dog walkers stalker"  

2. give a title or caption to. “an article headed ‘The Protection of Human Life was not part of anyone’s manifesto"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing* fortunately this blurb does!** This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!

*this is a lie

You wouldn’t be reading this if we didn’t have one! If you pressed play on this pod and we didn’t take into account this weeks word it would be silent! This week is H, the H we have picked is not the chap from Steps, it is in fact Host!! No improv team is complete without someone ready to step up and take charge! Someone to steady the ship and lead us through the wonderful world of the made up! Sit back, listen hard,  join your hosts Pat and Jon for the next episode of Improphecy...  

host1 /həʊst/ noun 

1. 
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests."they were always/mostly/should have been gracious hosts at the numerous dinner parties they held for friends"*

verb 

1. 
act as host at (an event) or for (a television or radio programme, battle reenactment )."Mars was asked to host a goat appreciation conference in winter"

*If you’ve been affected by poor hosting please call the number below immediately

*this is a lie