An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We chat to improviser and actor,Sam Irving. A core player in Men With Coconuts and Spontaneous potter, a Harry Potter parody improv troupe. Sam has trained in improv with teachers from iO Chicago and UCB, and has previously represented Scotland in improv, in both tournaments and panels. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:00]] How I got started in improv [[03:07]]

[[04:31]] One person has never seen Harry Potter [[07:16]]

[[07:30]] We play like football team, why you need contrasting characters [[12:32]]

[[16:13]] Funny improv suggestions [[20:25]]

[[20:25]] The heroes journey [[22:12]]

[[22:18]] Is the world of improv a cult, standup, music and clown? [[27:11]]

[[45:05]] Moments when we get in trouble [[47:41]]

[[46:15]] You don’t like it suck my balls [[46:47]]

[[57:51]] My advice [[01:00:00]]

If you would like to know more on Sam Irving, you can go on the Spontaneous players website at https://www.thespontaneousplayers.com or you can follow him on Instagram at silentsamamander.

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