Look on the Flipside

Join me as I got to sit down with the narrative and documentary filmmaker, Jon Casler. We talked about everything from what led him into film making to getting back to our beginner's mind.

Jon offers us a unique glimpse into his world of filmmaking and what inspires him to write. He is a part of a science fiction based improv team, Captain's Log, that will be performing soon at Flipside Theatre.

If you want to get in contact with Jon Casler, you can send him a DM on Facebook by going to: https://www.facebook.com/jon.casler.7.

Join us for our first official, live taping of our, "Look on the Flipside" Podcast, at Flipside Theatre, in 2026. Recorded live in front of a studio audience on January 3rd, 2026, the incredibly talented improvisor, actor, teacher, and coach, Ian Gibbs, walks us through his experience with going on SNL and meeting members of the cast to include, Chris Parnell, Jimmy Fallon, and Lorne Michaels at the after, after party. He also talks about how he is able to see the best in people and how we can, "look for the gold," in one another.

In this live taping, Ian coaches his team, 'Welcome to the Dojo' and shows us what it's like to "Yes"..."And" one another in improv. We also get to experience Dojo performing a live, long form improv set called, "The Living Room."

Welcome to the Dojo takes us on a journey through monologuing true stories which then led us on a tour through the Cave of the Winds, with all kinds of absurdity and cameos from the FBI and Seahorses.

At the end of this podcast, it was so wonderful to sit down with Ian Gibbs and the team members of Welcome to the Dojo to include Christy, Eric, Greg, Chris, and Dal for a Question and Answer section. All Dojos' got to answer two questions with additional questions from the audience.

If you have a grumpy Aunt or co-worker that you would love to see laugh and smile again, Ian Gibbs is available for hire and will bring this magical world of improv into your home or workspace.

He will also be teaching a class this summer using the work of Myers-Briggs to help build improv characters. Other summer classes will include Genre and Scene Type Classes.

Ian will be back teaching an Improv 101 and 102 this fall through Improv Boulder. Learn more about their offerings here: https://improvboulder.com/

Contact Ian directly at [email protected].

Ian also plays on teams to include, Front deRanged Improv Comedy Troupe, This Just In, and, The Dudes.

Front deRanged is performing on Saturday, May 2nd at Jesters Theater in Longmont. Snag your tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=39668

This Just In performs on May 15th at Rise Comedy. Snag your tickets here: https://www.crowdwork.com/e/this-just-in-improvised-news-network?date=2026-05-15T19:00:00-06:00.

Welcome to the Dojo is currently rebranding and recasting and will have more shows available soon.

Today I got to sit down with the multi-talented, Eric Thompson. From speech language pathologist, to actor, to improvisor, to podcaster, Eric takes us on a journey about meeting his birth parents and sister just four years ago.

After getting advice from his little sister, actress, Sadie Stratton, Eric began taking improv classes which then morphed into acting and podcasting.

Helping people be seen is a passion of Eric's and he walks us through how improv helps us lean in and support one another.

Pappy Hour Podcast is featured on all podcast streaming forms, (Apple, Spotify, I-Heart) and to get ahold of the producers, Eric and Lucas, at [email protected]

Give Pappy Hour a listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CikysJlB4aSZlNHRFGUoU?si=e59af60e4b0f4d21

You can also reach out to Eric on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eric.thompson.7503

8 O'Clock Talk performs on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Flipside Theatre. Go here for more info: https://www.flipsidetheatre.com/shows

Today I got to sit down with musical improvisor, American Ninja Warrior (ANW), and teacher, Erik Mulder. We talked about the fear that goes into learning a new skill when doing ANW and performing improv and how, overtime, we get to go bigger and build our confidence as we keep practicing and getting in the reps.

Erik talks about how improv and musical improv has given him so many gifts to include building a great community of friends and playing on stage with people who continually push him to be better.

Erik's team, Improv Cabaret will celebrate their 10 year anniversary and be performing at the The Clocktower Cabaret on Thursday, April 9th. Snag your tickets here: https://www.clocktowercabaret.com/shows.

His team, Improv Cabaret also performs on the first Saturday of every month at Flipside Theater. Find out more info here:  https://www.flipsidetheatre.com/classes

Erik also teaches long form improv classes at Flipside with the next set of classes beginning on 4/22/26: https://events.humanitix.com/fundamentals-of-improv-pattern-and-heightening-april-may.

Erik can be reached on social media

@improvcabaretmusical

https://www.facebook.com/erik.mulder.777

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Join me on today's episode as I got to talk to Mindfulness Improv Coach and Teacher, Chuck Schultz. We explored mindfulness improv, doing things that scare us, shedding our ego's, co-discovering in the present moment, and how doing improv actually helps us to become more compassionate.

To reach out to Chuck, please email him at [email protected], or [email protected].

Visit his website at hereandnowimprov.org.

Mindfulness Improv classes are every Thursday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Boulder Circus Center, in Boulder Colorado for $10.00 per drop in.

On today's episode, I got to sit down with improvisor, stand up comedian, team captain, and special education teacher, Annie Remack. She talks about the power of failing forward, how the theatre community can re-route your life for the better, becoming a leader, and putting yourself first.

To contact Annie, you can find her under her name on Slack or on Instagram @Annieandimprov

All around funny woman, Nicole Serak, walks us through what it's like to get the improv zoomies while working, her unconditional love for her husband, Tommy, and how improv and the Flipside community are her family.

On today's episode, stand-up comedian and improvisor Jenna McKellips shares with us about how shattering our ego allows us to have more vulnerability and connection.

Jenna is very open about her own struggles with mental health and how she has found comedy to be a light in the dark.

If you want to get a hold of Jenna, fell free to connect with on Instagram @jenna_mckcommedy

Flipside everyperson Joshua Curfman talks about their comedy journey and how laughter, family support, and the chance to explore different perspectives on life have led him to a better place.

Improvisor, Lauren Brika Lyga, talks about how she discovered improv, the connections we share, our brilliance, and how improv can help us let go of control.