Neil+1 The Podcast

By Neil Curran

Neil Curran is an improv addict. The Neil+1 Podcast features raw, face to face interviews with inspiring and interesting Improvisers that Neil meets on his travels.

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October 10, 2017 S2E10: Nick Armstrong
For the season 2 finale we go out with a bang! Nick Armstrong is a cornerstone in the improv community. Currently artistic director of Westside Comedy in L.A., Nick has also taught at Groundlings and iO West. He performs weekly with King Ten. Nick is founder of Improv Utopia and co-founder of the Improv Network. We chat about community in improv, the strength of the Improv Network and keeping King Ten fresh for 14 years. http://www.nickarmstrong.com/ http://www.improvutopia.com http://www.theimprovnetwork.org

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43min
October 03, 2017 S2E9: Josh Nicols
Josh Nicols is one of my improv heroes. Founder of Spectacles Improv Engine, Josh is a powerhouse on the improv scene with a balanced view of what improv means to him and the importance of community.We chat about opening your own improv theatre outside of L.A. and finding your own style of improv.Update: on 28th September Josh announced he is stepping down as artistic director of "Specs" to pass the reigns on to someone else. Josh remains instructor, performer and coach there while pursing other improv ventures.https://spectaclesimprov.comhttp://www.theimprovnetwork.org/members/josh-nicols/teacher/
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33min
September 25, 2017 S2E8: Jeff Ringgold, Amy Shank, Chris Shurland
This week I talk to some of the fine folks at American Improv Theatre (AIT) in California, founder Jeff Ringgold and teacher/performers, Amy Shank and Chris Shurland.This episode was a scream to record! We chat about AIT being haunted (and Amy finds out for the first time!), improv and audiences in the Bay Area and balancing improv with having other real world jobs.And we question why ghosts never wear crop tops.http://www.americanimprovtheatre.com
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53min
September 19, 2017 S2E7: Jaclynn Cherry
This episode I speak with Jaclynn Cherry from Detroit. Jaclynn is one of the organisers of the Detroit Improv Festival and is also part of the team behind Improv Utopia.We chat about the interesting improv scene in Detroit and also about festival culture.https://twitter.com/jcherrryhttp://www.detroitimprovfestival.orghttp://www.improvutopia.com
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27min
September 12, 2017 S2E6: Joey Shope
In this episode I speak with Joey Shope from Spectacles Improv Engine in Fullerton California. Joey chats about taking multiple improv programmes at the one time in L.A. and demystifies the improv format known as "JTS Brown".https://spectaclesimprov.com
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23min
September 05, 2017 S2E5: Kelly Shatter
Neil+1 "The Podcast" features raw face to face interviews with interesting and inspiring improvisers that I meet on my travels.This week I stay in Dublin and speak with my first Irish guest, the wonderful Kelly Shatter! We chat about Kelly's rich theatrical background and how that influences her improv vision and passion.http://www.stokeimprov.com
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37min
August 29, 2017 S2E4: Kaisa Kokko
Neil+1 "The Podcast" features raw face to face interviews with interesting and inspiring improvisers that I meet on my travels.Kaisa Kokki is a Finish improviser who travels the world for her art, teaching and performing. We chat about the challenges of balancing business and art when you open a training centre and intimacy in improv.https://www.facebook.com/kaisakokkoimpro
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27min
August 21, 2017 S2E3: Lloydie James Lloyd
Neil+1 "The Podcast" features raw face to face interviews with interesting and inspiring improvisers that I meet on my travels.This week I speak with Lloydie James Lloyd, a UK improviser and teacher with the award winning group, The Maydays, among others. Its a late night chat by the fire as we discuss improv training beyond the stage as well as hypnotism and NLP's relationship with Improv.http://www.themaydays.co.ukhttps://missimp.co.ukMusic Track "Rainbows" by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au
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33min
August 15, 2017 S2E2: Jeff Kramer & Spotlight on ComedySportz
Neil+1 "The Podcast" features raw face to face interviews with interesting and inspiring improvisers that I meet on my travels.In this episode, somewhat of a ComedySportz special, I speak with the powerhouse behind ComedySportz San Jose, Jeff Kramer. Jeff speaks about keeping improv fresh after 30 years, the importance of family in improv, and developing a following from scratch. ComedySportz San Jose won the CSz World Championship this year and this was recorded prior to their win.https://cszsanjose.com/
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59min
August 07, 2017 S2E1: Colleen Doyle & Jason Shotts
Neil+1 "The Podcast" features raw face to face interviews with interesting and inspiring improvisers that I meet on my travels.For the season 2 premiere, I sat down with Colleen Doyle and Jason Shotts, better known as Dummy! Colleen is also co-artistic director of iO West. We chat performing with your your real life partner, diversity in improv and a US view on improv in Europe.http://www.thecolleendoyle.comhttp://ioimprov.com/west/team/jason-shotts/http://ioimprov.com/
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50min

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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.